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$4.3 M. Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Stolen From Vienna Museum
Two men smashed a display case at Vienna’s MAK and fled with the diamond necklace, which once belonged to Egypt’s Queen Nazli.
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'Backrooms,' 'Obsession' and the pipeline of YouTube fame to horror? Casper Kelly is way ahead of you
His 2014 earworm 'Too Many Cooks' defined a trajectory that's become fashionable. The Adult Swim veteran now has his first theatrical release, 'Buddy.'
Technology
'Dragon' offers street artist advice - and a job
Nathan Murdoch is offered a job painting one of the Dragon's offices in London.
Global
'It stood like a serpent': American who survived deadly Nepal flood tells her story
Anjana Raja of California discussed the split second decision that she and her husband made as the 50-foot flood came towards her and her husband in Nepal.
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'It's destroying our town': Residents tell of concern after violent incidents near Middlesbrough
Residents near Middlesbrough have told the BBC of their concern after a spate of violent incidents in their area.
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'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
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'We won.' 'Winding down.' 'Close to over.' Six months of Trump on the Iran war
Over the six months of war with Iran, President Trump consistently attempted to shape the conflict's narrative through shifting and often contradictory statements. His comments have swung wildly from predicting imminent peace to threatening total obliteration of the Islamic Republic.
Technology
13 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Turnstile, Erykah Badu and the Alchemist, and More
Stream new releases from Turnstile, Erykah Badu and the Alchemist, Mike D, and Interpol
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2 wildfires burn along California's scenic Big Sur coast
Fire crews with water-dropping aircraft have attacked a small wildfire that prompted new evacuations along California’s remote Big Sur coast
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4 men plead guilty to torching 4 London-based ambulances operated by Jewish charity
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in north London earlier this year that many said was a direct result of the start of the Iran war
Culture
57 Thoughts I Had While Watching 'Spa Weekend'
...so you don't have to. You're welcome!
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79-Year-Old Diane von Furstenberg’s Fabulously Over-The-Top Skin Secret
What do Anne Hathaway and Diane von Furstenberg have in common? This skincare essential.
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8 Best Shampoos for Frizzy Hair, According to Hair Stylists and Vogue Editors
Can shampoo actually prevent hair frizz? Six pro hairstylists share everything you need to know; plus, shop Vogue’s edit of the best shampoos for frizzy hair.
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97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.
Culture
A Confident, Connected Jem Cassar-Daley Shares Her Debut Album ‘Tattoos Used To Come Off In The Pool’: Stream It Now
"I had a say in every decision made. I feel totally connected to this album,” the Australian singer and songwriter tells Billboard.
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A Dutch court convicts a Rwandan man over his home country's 1994 genocide, sentences him to life
A Dutch court has convicted a Rwandan man of participating in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and sentenced him to life imprisonment
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A gallery glow up, spooky sculpture and a magical modern – the week in art
A grand survey of light art illuminates Durham, St Ives gets macabre and London goes big on land art – all in your weekly dispatch Victory Over the Sun A Russian futurist spectacle from 1913 gives this grand survey of light art its title. Luminous works by Olafur Eliasson, Ceal Floyer and many more mark the opening of Durham’s new art gallery. • The Light, Durham, until 17 January Continue reading...
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A group of queer friends hits the road in search of solidarity in 'Dreams in Nightmares'
Shatara Michelle Ford, the indie filmmaker of 2019's rousingly received 'Test Pattern,' pushes into adventurous territory with a new drama about possibilities.
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A summer of foodborne illness is already testing Trump's pick for top regulator
Heidi Overton has been tapped to lead the Food and Drug Administration. But some worry she will pick loyalty to Trump over science.
Technology
A theater is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the agony of Ukraine’s war
A new production of the “The Odyssey” in wartime Kyiv reimagines Homer’s epic through the experience of modern Ukraine
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A theater is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the agony of Ukraine’s war
A new production of the “The Odyssey” in wartime Kyiv reimagines Homer’s epic through the experience of modern Ukraine
Technology
AI wants to help you pick a Medicare plan. Should you let it?
Using artificial-intelligence tools to help navigate Medicare’s open-enrollment season might seem like an easy way to simplify what can be an overwhelming decision.
Culture
AMC Theaters Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton By Bringing Two of Her Classic Movies Back to the Big Screen
The films will start rolling out at 200 AMC theaters starting today (Aug. 28).
Technology
AZ Chike and Tyler, the Creator Reenact Napoleon Dynamite, Sinners in New Video
“Look Like My Mama,” a collaborative single from Chike’s forthcoming album, gets a cinematic clip
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About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal
Culture
Add to playlist: the spectral, fathoms-deep folksong of June McDoom and the week’s best new tracks
Rich harmonies mix with synth, harp and aquatic grace on the intriguing first single from the New York songwriter’s debut album From New York, USA Recommended if you like Jessica Pratt, Minnie Riperton, Cocteau Twins Up next Debut LP Follow the Light released via Jagjaguwar on 16 October In Robert Silverberg’s 1973 sci-fi anthology New Dimensions 3, there’s a story by author Terry Carr called They Live on Levels. The simplest outline of this tale is that thanks to a technological breakthrough, humans are able to exist and communicate through different planes of existence. Through musical styles and generational layers, the spectral folk of New York-based songwriter June McDoom expresses this very notion in stunning fashion. Continue reading...
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Alaska Judge Dismisses Challenge to President Trump’s Rescission of Withdrawals Areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from Oil and Gas Leasing
The U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska earlier this week dismissed the complaint in a case challenging President Trump’s rescission of Biden-era withdrawals of areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from oil and gas leasing. The court dismissed the case for lack of standing.
Technology
Ali G Movie Backlash Intensifies in the U.K. as Campaigners Try to Get Film Pulled From Cinemas
Ali G’s grand return has not exactly been met with an overwhelming cause for celebration, at least not from various corners of his home soil in the U.K., where a campaign has been launched aimed at stopping the character’s latest outing from hitting cinema screens. Following the release earlier this week of the trailer for […]
Technology
Alix Earle, Victoria Villarroel and More Toast Kilian Paris in L.A.
Guests including Anastasia Karanikolaou, Rickey Thompson and Yris Palmer gathered at the Sunset Tower Hotel for the fragrance house’s latest launch.
Culture
Amal and George Clooney See Out Euro Summer in Matching Bright Whites
The Clooneys have perfected the art of the staycation, with a coordinating late summer wardrobe to match in Italy.
Technology
Analysis: Kevin Warsh sharpens inflation warning at Jackson Hole, signaling possible rate hike
After confusing markets at his July news conference, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh used Jackson Hole to give a clearer view of the case for higher interest rates.
Markets
Analysis: Meta’s Social Media Settlement Leaves Its Money Machine Unscathed
Meta Platforms emerged from its biggest legal challenge in the U.S. with its core business intact. The social media giant agreed on Wednesday to pay as much as $18 billion over a decade and limit how teenagers use Facebook and …
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Anthropic was illegally blacklisted by the Trump administration, court rules
On Thursday, a judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering the AI lab a win in a monthslong rollercoaster of a battle with the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in March in a California district court, accused the Trump administration of unlawfully retaliating against Anthropic for setting "red […] On Thursday, a judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering the AI lab a win in a monthslong rollercoaster of a battle with the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in March in a California district court, accused the Trump administration of unlawfully retaliating against Anthropic for setting "red lines," or unacceptable military use cases of its AI technology. "The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate a
Technology
Apple TV Hikes Price of Streaming Service in U.S. Effective Immediately
It’s going to cost Americans a few more bucks to watch “Ted Lasso” and other Apple TV originals: The tech giant is hiking the streaming service’s subscription price yet again, following an industrywide trend of regular rate hikes. The subscription price for Apple TV will increase in the U.S. for new and existing subscribers beginning […]
Technology
Apple TV Hikes Prices as Streaming Inflation Continues
The streaming service now costs $14.99 per month, with Apple One rising to $21.95 per month.
Technology
Apple TV now costs $14.99 a month after its fourth price hike in four years
Apple raised the price of its streaming service for new and current subscribers on Friday, bumping it up from $12.99 per month to $14.99, Deadline and Variety are reporting. An annual subscription now costs $119, up from $99. Apple also increased the cost of its individual Apple One subscription, which includes Apple TV and Apple's […] Apple raised the price of its streaming service for new and current subscribers on Friday, bumping it up from $12.99 per month to $14.99, Deadline and Variety are reporting. An annual subscription now costs $119, up from $99. Apple also increased the cost of its individual Apple One subscription, which includes Apple TV and Apple's other subscription services, from $19.95 per month to $21.95. According to Deadline and Variety , the price change is effective immediately, and current subscribers will be notified of it before their next bill. This price
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Apple TV raises prices without offering an ad tier, testing how much viewers will pay
The cost of streaming services keep going up in the U.S. and Apple TV is the latest platform to hike its prices.
Technology
Apple TV’s sci-fi thriller Dark Matter gets even trippier in season 2
Confusion is a generally accepted side effect of mystery box shows. They slather on secrets with the promise of a satisfying payoff in the end, and sometimes the cast and crew even have a hard time following what's going on. But even by the standards of the genre, Dark Matter is extreme. Its multiversal premise, […] Confusion is a generally accepted side effect of mystery box shows . They slather on secrets with the promise of a satisfying payoff in the end, and sometimes the cast and crew even have a hard time following what's going on . But even by the standards of the genre, Dark Matter is extreme. Its multiversal premise, which involves a man kidnapping a version of himself from another world, can be hard to wrap your head around, and as the first season went on, things only got harder to follow. With the return of the show for season 2, I have both good and bad news: The show
Technology
Apple hikes subscription prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S.
Apple raised prices for Apple Music by $1 per month in July, citing licensing costs.
Technology
Arc’teryx’s ‘System 0’ Advances the Brand’s Circularity Goals
The first product to launch is the Sperro SV jacket, which is a multisport hardshell.
Culture
Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished
Critics say painting looks more like a zombie but artist Chris Ashmore says ‘touch-ups’ are still to happen A street artist has defended his mural of the snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the world champion looked like a zombie. Chris Ashmore was commissioned to produce the artwork featuring the former seven-time world champion for the back wall of the Spot On snooker club, the BBC reported . Continue reading...
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As Right-Leaning Politicians Attack Cultural Institutions, a Basque Country Museum Director Believes in a Different ‘Vision of the Museum Worth Fighting For’
Nicknamed the “Little Louvre,” a hidden gem of European masterpieces in France’s Basque Country was given a new lease on life last fall.
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At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross
Federation says it fears death toll of nearly 600 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? The Red Cross has said at least 93,000 people may have been affected by Wednesday’s flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, which have killed nearly 600 people, left another 1,900 missing, and triggered a huge rescue operation that is being hampered by fears of new flooding. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world’s largest humanitarian network, said it feared the death toll would continue to rise as some of the hardest-hit areas remained inaccessible after roads and bridges were destroyed by the torrents. Continue reading...
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Australian Supernatural Horror ‘Effigy’ Wraps, Unveils First Looks (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian supernatural horror “Effigy” has completed production and unveiled its first look images, co-starring South Australian actor Chris Gun, who played Noel Gallagher in Michael Gracey’s “Better Man.” Directed by Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens, “Effigy” is set in 1989 England and follows the Marsh family as they endure a violent haunting sparked by the […]
Technology
Auto and Home Insurance Consumers Getting Used to Using AI: JD Power
“Just as we’ve seen with the internet and mobile apps, AI is rapidly becoming a critical conduit to key policy shopping, research and account management decisions among auto and home insurance customers,” said Tony Soloman, director, insurance intelligence at JD …
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Autopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the back
The report conflicts with the authorities’ initial account, which said Tyrin Johnson had been shot in the chest.
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Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back
An autopsy shows that an armed man killed by the Tennessee National Guard was shot in the back
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BBC Names Chris Sussman Director of Comedy
The BBC has a new comedy head. Chris Sussman, formerly director of scripted series at Netflix U.K. and prior to that head of comedy at BBC Studios, has rejoined the broadcaster as its director of comedy, where he’ll be responsible for leading what the BBC says is the “U.K.s largest generator of original British scripted […]
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BBC speaks with US group after 77 trekkers go missing in Nepal flood
The BBC’s Helena Humphrey visited Isha Foundation in the US state of Tennessee, that lost contact with their tour group on the China-Nepal border.
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BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.
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BMG Sees 5 Percent Revenue Rise in First Half of 2026
The company, which announced in April it will acquire Concord, said it has invested a record amount into music rights catalogs.
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BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products
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Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend.
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Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by floods and grief in Hurricane Katrina, to get a makeover
A beloved New Orleans hospital building where doctors and nurses heroically treated patients without electricity after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is poised for redevelopment
Technology
Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says
Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.
Technology
Bessent attacks Warren over yen intervention query, offers ‘Foreign Exchange for Dummies’ lesson
Treasury has not disclosed how much yen it bought, the execution rate or the current value of the position, despite Warren’s requests for details.
Technology
Beyond ‘Kawaii’: How ASOBISYSTEM Is Building a Global Future for Japanese Idol Culture
Billboard JAPAN talked to ASOBISYSTEM CEO Yusuke Nakagawa about the chances of globalizing Japan’s “oshikatsu” culture.
Technology
Bigmouth strums again: was Andy Burnham’s Smiths jam in Kyiv the perfect soundtrack to a Britain in freefall?
The UK prime minister clearly still adores the band. Perhaps he’s attracted to songs about sham justice and murderous meat factories, shot through with nihilism and exquisite despair As an origin story, Andy Burnham: Smiths Fan has a lot going for it. It’s plainly authentic: he can name the time he saw them live (Salford University, Queen Is Dead tour, 1986). A cynical young man in a hurry might fake that now, but not back when he first said it, in 2013. Asked by Labour Uncut for his desert island tracks during his 2010 leadership bid, three of the eight were sung by Morrissey (two Smiths singles and one off Viva Hate), which is superfan territory. That’s a softball exercise to endear yourself to Labour members; you have eight chances to hit every base, and to blow three lives on an artist who had already, by then, been dabbling in nationalism for 18 years (we’ll come back to this) was d
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Billy Strings’ ‘So Much for Goodbyes’: All 16 Tracks Ranked
The acclaimed bluegrass artist's latest album is a profound meditation on grief inspired by the recent death of his mother.
Culture
Brooklyn Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients
A Brooklyn, New York, woman pleaded guilty today to preparing false tax returns for clients.
Culture
Bruno Mars’ ‘Romantic Tour’ Expands With 2027 Dates In Asia, Australia
The R&B star announces 27 new stadium shows across the region in 2027, and adds a fifth Mexico City later this year.
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California Democrats race to ban electric shock gloves before ICE buys them
Democrats are pushing a last-minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves following reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making moves to buy and use them.
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California sues Trump administration, developer over deal to walk away from Morro Bay wind power
The Trump administration struck a $120-million agreement with Golden State Wind in April to abandon its wind lease and pursue oil instead.
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California’s budget is so convoluted that even experts are perplexed at what it contains
The process has become opaque, and the budget itself is a hodgepodge of phantom revenues, accounting gimmicks and off-the-books loans.
Technology
Call It a Fashion Reset: Alex Badia’s 6 Must-haves for Fall
WWD's style director calls for a return to classicism, spotlighting the leather peacoat, the derby shoe and more.
Technology
Cambodia claims it has wiped out online scam compounds after a sweeping crackdown
Cambodia claims it no longer hosts any compounds for international online scams
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Canada poaches dozens of top US researchers for its universities
Researchers in fields like climate and medicine are being lured north by new research funding.
Culture
Cardi B Twerks Her Way Across Brooklyn — Hitting the Stoop, the Salon and the Street in Flashy ‘AH HA’ Video: Watch
The hard-hitting loosie single produced by DJ SwanQo was released last month.
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Cause of death for actor Shelley Fabares is revealed
Fabares, known best for her television roles as Francine Webster on the 1970s sitcom "One Day at a Time," Mary Stone on "The Donna Reed Show," and her Billboard Hot 100 song "Johnny Angel," died Saturday in Los Angeles. She was 82.
Culture
Celebrity Hunted showed I can achieve anything after cancer, Amy Dowden says
The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared on the latest series of the Channel 4 challenge show.
Technology
Celine Dion is back in Paris, but her first song remains 'a big secret'
Celine Dion has arrived in Paris for her first concerts since revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis
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Celtic and Rangers ordered to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder
Celtic and Rangers are ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder last season.
Technology
Centric Software Expands Its Transparency Compliance Capabilities
The enhancements reinforce Centric's Product Lifecycle Management as the trusted product data foundation for complex regulatory requirements.
Technology
Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set
The British singer and Irish rock band Fontaines DC both headlined the first night of Reading for 2026.
Culture
Chief Executive of Sydney’s Forthcoming $915 M. Cultural Institution Steps Down Amid Ongoing Investigations, 10 Weeks Ahead of Its Opening
Lisa Havilah has been overseeing the $915 million build of Powerhouse Parramatta—the city's most significant cultural infrastructure project since the Sydney Opera House.
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China Flexes its Auto-Safety Chops With Huge Recall of Tesla, Other Cars
A huge recall in China last week aims to address a long-standing fear of EV owners: potentially being trapped in their cars when the power fails. It also highlights how Beijing is now spearheading new auto safety standards for some …
Technology
China Pulls Artists from Gwangju Biennale as ‘Taiwan Pavilion’ Moves Forward
The Chinese ambassador reportedly expressed his “regret and concern” over the decision to restore the name “Taiwan Pavilion”.
Technology
Collector and Patron Hasnaine Yavarhoussen Is Determined to Bring Madagascar’s Art Scene to the Rest of the World
The Malagasy entrepreneur is a member of Tate’s Africa Acquisitions Committee and the cofounder of Hakanto Contemporary on the island nation.
Markets
Colman's Mustard put up for sale ahead of merger
The sale comes before a proposed merger between parent company Unilever and McCormick.
Science
Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history
Congo has started vaccinating people against Ebola to combat the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history
Technology
Corn and wheat prices jump to highest prices in more than three years
Corn and wheat futures have surged to their highest levels in more than three years. But the reasons for these recent rallies are notably different.
Technology
Cottonball Looks to Blends Prescription Efficacy With Luxury in New Skin Care Line
The brand’s six-product lineup combines dermatologist-developed, prescription-strength actives with luxury textures and a personalized approach to skin care.
Technology
DLSS 5 leaked and modders are putting Nvidia’s AI effects on everything
Modders are trying out an unofficial version of Nvidia's DLSS 5 on Skyrim, Cyberpunk 2077, GTA V, and a bunch of other games after code for the AI upscaling tech appeared in an early-access build of NBA 2K27. Members of the RenoDX modding channel on Discord reportedly found a way to extract the DLSS "Neural […] The unofficial version of DLSS 5 makes Jesse Faden’s features much more pronounced. | Image: gabdeg via YouTube Modders are trying out an unofficial version of Nvidia's DLSS 5 on Skyrim , Cyberpunk 2077 , GTA V , and a bunch of other games after code for the AI upscaling tech appeared in an early-access build of NBA 2K27 . Members of the RenoDX modding channel on Discord reportedly found a way to extract the DLSS "Neural Rendering" file and apply it to Control before it expanded to other games, as reported earlier by Notebook Check and VideoCardz . In one video , a person sh
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DMA’S Score First No. 1 on ARIA Chart
It’s the band’s first ever leader on the national chart, after successive narrow-misses.
Culture
Dads and dudes: the two style clans that dominate menswear
The ‘dad’ look favours straight lines and muted colours, while ‘dudes’ prefer baggier clothes with adornments There is a competition going on at the US Open this week and it’s not the one involving rackets and balls. Instead, leading men who are not entered into this year’s draw are serving looks rather than aces. Tennis legend Roger Federer took to the court on Tuesday in navy blue polo shirt and shorts, navy blue sweatbands and navy blue socks. The cuts were trim and the top was tucked in. The young Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz wore a Nike vest, untucked and the colour of Ribena, maroon shorts, and trainers that looked like a sweetshop counter. Continue reading...
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Delaware Helps Firms Pay for Insurance, Trade Shows, Travel to Grow Exports
Many small business wanting to grow by selling to customers in other countries learn the costs for trade shows, international travel, insurance, and market research can be an obstacle. Delaware has a program — The Compass Grant— that helps cover …
Technology
Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city
Unpopular new policy comes as midterms loom and control of Congress could be decided by several Michigan races Every day $1bn worth of goods crosses the river dividing Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, two largely blue-collar US and Canadian cities that have come to act as one in the creation of North America’s auto industry. News this week of Donald Trump’s escalating trade spat with Canada has everyone worried. Political and economic leaders and observers labeled the move an act of “hubris” , blamed Trump’s “ego”, and called the escalation “insanity”. Continue reading...
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Devastating scale of Himalayan floods comes into focus as rescuers arrive
Three days after a catastrophic wall of water, mud and rock tore through Nepal's Himalayan valleys, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus. At least 579 people are now confirmed dead, nearly 2,000 remain missing, and the danger is not over. Authorities are closely watching lakes formed in the wake of the glacier collapse, amid fears of further flooding. Stephanie Sy reports.
Technology
Disney+, Pokemon Company Ink Global Distribution Deal, Including New Stop-Motion Series
Disney+ has set a global distribution deal with the Pokémon Company International that will include a new stop-motion series coming in 2027. The announcement comes on the heels of “Pokémon the Series: The Beginning” beginning to air on Disney XD earlier this month, marking it as the first title to launch under the new global […]
Global
Disorder at balloon release for man who died in A66 car crash 'put lives at risk', MP says
Footage shows cars being set on fire during an event for one of the young men who died in A66 crash.
Culture
Dolly Parton Wasn’t Eligible for Song of the Year Grammy for ‘I Will Always Love You’ for This ‘Unforgettable’ Reason
The Grammys have tinkered with the rules on song of the year many times, trying to strike just the right balance.
Culture
Dolly Parton brought divided Americans together. What can we learn from her? | Margaret Sullivan
The singer had a serendipitous mixture of humor, humility and humanity. We could all stand to channel it a bit more The moment that the world found out that Dolly Parton had died , I was in a hair salon in the reddest congressional district in New York state. The neighborhood on the shore of Lake Erie where I move every summer voted solidly for Donald Trump in 2024. I often pass a lawn sign that has something misogynistic to say about New York’s Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul, and the mere mention of Kamala Harris’s name can bring derisive jokes. Of course, there certainly are liberals and independents to be found, but on balance the area leans right. Continue reading...
Technology
Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally
Streams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since the country legend died on Tuesday
Markets
Dolly Parton’s music, books and theme park see spikes in interest following her death
Dolly Parton, musician, actor and literacy advocate, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Culture
Dolly Parton’s sister reveals singer offered to test experimental cancer drugs before she died
‘My sister was always thinking of others,’ Parton’s younger sister Stella wrote in a Facebook tribute Dolly Parton’s younger sister Stella Parton has shared a moving tribute to the late country music singer on Thursday, revealing that Dolly offered to receive experimental cancer drugs “in the hope of helping others in the future” – an act of kindness and generosity that extended until the end of her life. “My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people I’ve ever known,” Stella wrote in a tribute shared on Facebook on Thursday. “What the world saw is exactly who she was.” Continue reading...
Global
Drone strikes kill 8 civilians in Sudan’s North Kordofan, group says
A rights group reports that drone strikes have killed eight civilians and wounded dozens in Sudan's Kordofan region
Global
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
Global
E-bike and e-scooter battery fires cause of 18 deaths and nearly 700 injuries
Fatalities included people who inhaled toxic fumes from fires or became trapped inside burning homes.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Fara Homidi Dips Into Mascara
In a conversation with WWD, the eponymous founder talks category play and slowing the pace of innovation.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Royal Favorite Me+Em to Open Pop-up in Geneva, Its First Store in Continental Europe
Me+Em is expanding into Continental Europe with a pop-up at the Bongénie department store that will run from Sept. 3 until Nov. 21.
Science
Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to 2 new health zones, bringing total to 60 areas affected
The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo's North Kivu province, where the case fatality rate is much higher than the overall rate of 48%, due in part to delayed response efforts, according to Congo's Ministry of Health data.
Science
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones
Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo
Technology
Edinburgh launches new media event after final TV Festival
Edinburgh TV Festival moves to Manchester next year, so what will a new event look like?
California
Edison to pay climate credit cash to SoCal customers
Southern California residents blasting air conditioning to get through the summer heat waves will get some relief this month, though not from the 100-degree temperatures.
Technology
Emily Wilson's 'Odyssey' became a cultural flashpoint. Now, she's retranslating the whole thing
Emily Wilson's 2017 translation of “The Odyssey” is a million-seller
California
Erewhon, L.A.'s trendiest grocery store, opens first outlet outside county lines
Upscale grocer Erewhon opened its first store outside L.A. County, debuting at the Lakes in Thousand Oaks and bringing its viral $21 smoothies to Ventura County.
Global
Eswatini receives 2 more US deportees under a controversial third-country deal
Two migrants deported from the U.S. have arrived in Eswatini under a controversial agreement between the two countries
Technology
Everything We Know About ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
More than a decade after the last installment of “Grand Theft Auto” released, players are finally getting “GTA 6” on Nov. 19. Per the official description for “GTA 6” from publisher Rockstar Games, “Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves […]
Culture
Executive Turntable: Anh Do Named Global Head of Music at TBWA\Media Arts Lab
In this week's column, PRG appoints two to the company's C-suite, WME has a new head of marketing and more music industry hires and promotions.
California
Familiar to a fault, Ridley Scott's postapocalyptic 'The Dog Stars' finds the genre in need of new tricks
A likable Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce star in Ridley Scott's lax adaptation of Peter Heller's poetic pandemic thriller.
Global
Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? Families are rushing to Nepal to search for the 33 British nationals who are still missing, as fears mount over the risk of a second wave of flooding in the region. The catastrophic flash floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday , thundering down valleys and sweeping away entire villages, have killed at least 538 people, while more than 1,500 remain missing. Continue reading...
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Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE in New Orleans
U.S. immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Technology
Fed Chair Warsh not ruling out interest rate hike amid inflation concerns
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said there is still work to do on inflation. At the Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Warsh also said that although he is not committed to a rate hike, he is not ruling it out. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal.
Technology
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook
Technology
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh delivers his key Jackson Hole speech Friday. Here's what to expect
Prior Fed chairs have used the speech as an opportunity to lay out broad policy frameworks and intentions.
Markets
Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says
Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.
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Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
The federal government has agreed to extend the pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September
Technology
Federal judge again halts Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting in midterms
President’s directive stalls for a second time about a week before the first postal ballots are due to be sent out A federal judge on Thursday halted – at least for the moment – attempts to implement Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. The president’s directive stalled for a second time about a week before the first mail ballots are due to be sent out for the rapidly approaching midterm elections. In the US district court, Judge Indira Talwani placed a 14-day hold on the government implementing the order in a case that could be headed back to the supreme court, which on Monday overturned an earlier ruling of hers that had blocked Trump’s order from taking effect. Continue reading...
Markets
First US Phosphate Plant in Decades Planned Amid Global Conflict
Farm cooperative CHS Inc. and fertilizer producer OCP North America are proposing a $450 million phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana, bolstering domestic supplies as global conflicts have increasingly thwarted the flow of foreign crop nutrients. The proposed plant in Waggaman, …
Markets
Florida AG Rejects Meta Settlement but Takes $1.2M From Deloitte Over DEI
Florida’s attorney general this week rejected the $18 billion settlement with Meta, calling it too soft on the social media giant formerly known as Facebook. Florida will pursue its own litigation against Meta. “The payouts to the states are peanuts …
Science
Florida, Hit by Obamacare Drop-Off, Feels the Squeeze of Health Care Costs
Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone. It was his worst kitchen accident to date. But having given up his Affordable Care Act health insurance plan …
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Former mayor of town in Alaska among 4 men killed in a small plane crash
The former mayor of a small town in Alaska, who was an experienced pilot, was among those killed when a small plane crashed in shallow waters near a remote Alaskan town
Global
Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Four vehicles run by a charity were set alight in Golders Green, north-west London, causing explosions in March.
Technology
Free-falling atoms in space put a new twist on Galileo’s gravity test
Rubidium atoms on China’s Tiangong space station fell with the same acceleration, upholding a cornerstone of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
Culture
From ACOTAR to Fourth Wing: Should Luxury Invest in Romantasy?
The spicy literary genre, spearheaded by Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series, is more popular than ever, opening up myriad opportunities for labels. But how can they get involved without turning readers off?
Culture
From Olivia Rodrigo to Alex Warren & JENNIE, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Rod Wave, Billy Strings and Erykah Badu & The Alchemist also have new projects out.
Technology
Frost Children Remix Underscores’ “The Peace”
The reworked U track arrives alongside a new song, “Unlimited Love”
Technology
Gangland Action Thriller ‘Nozem’ From Director Scott Vickers to Star Buddy Boerkoel, Daniel Fathers (EXCLUSIVE)
Brit director Scott Vickers has lined up the cast for upcoming Amsterdam-set gangland thriller “Nozem,” which starts shooting in the Dutch capital next week. Led by the film’s writer Buddy Boerkoel, the film will also star Daniel Fathers (“House of the Dragon”), Francesca van Neuren (“Coked”) and Ibrahim Naji (“Gedachten aan de regen”). “Nozem” (which […]
Technology
Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst
SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.
Technology
Gladys Knight Announces She’ll Partake in “Fewer Performances” Amid “Next Stage” of Career and Life
"I’ll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era," the singer wrote in an Instagram post.
Technology
Gladys Knight Cuts Back on Performing as She Transitions to ‘Next Stage’ of Career and Life
After three quarters of a century under the spotlight, Gladys Knight is ready to take things a little slower. Knight announced on Instagram on Thursday that she will be performing less, and will focus on other areas. The official statement reads: “After much soul searching I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances […]
Culture
Gladys Knight Is ‘Easing Into Fewer Performances’
The 82-year-old R&B powerhouse admits the time has come to focus on the next phase of her career, and wind back on concerts and touring.
Technology
Gladys Knight ‘Easing Into Fewer Performances’ After Erratic Concerts
82-year-old singer "focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward" after recent shows left fans concerned about her health
Markets
Good Good to no longer be title sponsor of PGA Tour event and loses Callaway sponsorship
The fallout from the Good Good Golf video depicting a man shoving a woman to the ground continues
Technology
Google further buries search results under AI mode
Google is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries at the top of the results page for some searches, as reported by Search Engine Roundtable. The change, when it kicks in, pushes the typical list of links from a search much farther down Google's results page; instead of seeing part of an AI Overview with […] Google is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries at the top of the results page for some searches, as reported by Search Engine Roundtable . The change, when it kicks in, pushes the typical list of links from a search much farther down Google's results page; instead of seeing part of an AI Overview with a "Show more" button you can click, you'll Google will show a full AI Overview at the top of your search, an "Ask anything" box under that, and then the list of links. It can lead to a lot of scrolling. It's unclear exactly what Google's criteria is for t
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Governor Newsom announces $2.7 billion for 150+ projects to expand and make California’s transportation system more resilient
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Governor Newsom announces $44 million for tribal stewardship, salmon recovery and desert protection projects
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Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure to strengthen suicide prevention efforts for boys, young men
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Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.27.2026
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Technology
Grand Theft Auto 6 preview signals blockbuster demand, analysts say
Take-Two shares moved higher in premarket Friday, as analysts said they were bullish on the GTA maker's parent company following a successful trailer launch.
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Grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, no charges filed
A Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity run by his wife and was later used for political purposes
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Grants
*Notice* The Payment Management System (PMS) is currently experiencing issues affecting Federal Financial Report (FFR) generation. Impacted NASA grant recipients will not be considered noncompliant. NASA is working with PMS to resolve the issue. Updates will be posted here. Grants Status Requests To submit a request, visit NASA General Information Request Form and complete the […]
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Groundbreaking treatments and vaccines offer hope in fight against cancer
There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports.
Technology
Haitians demand answers from police after gangs kill 47, kidnap more than 50
Haiti’s National Police is coming under fire as a growing number of people question why authorities failed to prevent a recent gang attack in which 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped
Culture
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Coolidge! 12 Iconic Pictures of the Star Over the Years
The actor, known for her memorable turns in “American Pie,” “Legally Blonde,” “Best in Show,” and, more recently, Mike White’s “The White Lotus,” turned 65 today.
Technology
Hear Elton John Give a Pop Sheen to Turnstile’s ‘Seein’ Stars’
Band’s Never Enough: Versions , out now, also features Hayley Williams, Slayyyter, Panda Bear, Faye Webster and many more
Technology
Hear U2’s New Recording of the Pogues Classic ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah’
“Shane MacGowan was full of contradictions — and that’s where the truth of him lived,” says the Edge. ”He could be precise about what mattered and gloriously careless about everything else”
Technology
Heidi Klum Stays Loyal to Her Luxury Canvas Sneakers While Out in Berlin
She wore a pair of canvas sneakers by Celine.
Science
High Fertility Costs Push Americans Abroad for IVF Treatment
Despite President Donald Trump’s promises to make fertility treatment more affordable, the overall costs for one IVF cycle in the U.S. remain in the tens of thousands of dollars. So more Americans than ever are going to Europe to seek IVF treatment for a fraction of the cost.
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Hindu nationalist leader spurs protests and calls for sanctions ahead of New York City speech
Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Hindu nationalist group RSS, is set to speak in New York City on Saturday
Technology
Hooters Restaurant Movie in the Works — Film News in Brief
First the Blackberry and Hot Cheetos got the feature film treatment, and now: “Hooters: The Movie.” Based on real-life events that took place at the restaurant, the founders of Hooters are turning their business into a movie, which is already in the works, first reported by Deadline. The official description for the film reads: “Ted […]
Culture
How Does Harry Styles’s Madison Square Garden Show Grow?
Harry, Harry, quite contrary, how does your (Madison Square) Garden grow? With disco balls and dance halls and screaming girls all in their rows.
Culture
How Endometriosis Symptoms Changed My Beauty Routine
More women than ever are being diagnosed with endometriosis. Easing symptoms means overhauling your lifestyle and adopting a broader view of beauty.
Technology
How Gap Inc. Plans to Reverse Old Navy’s Slump
CEO Richard Dickson spells out strategies in place and upcoming at the value-oriented family brand.
Culture
How Katseye became the world’s biggest girl group – while falling apart
Their raucous pop music has made Katseye the biggest girl band in two decades. Can they weather toxic fandom, critical pans and a dwindling member count? Before screenings of their new documentary, the members of Katseye appear in a video message to thank fans for their support. Their followers, Eyekons, have played a critical role in their rise to stardom, so it makes sense that Katseye: Wild Hearts , released in global theaters this month, takes a beat to shout out to them. Perhaps more than many other big music groups today, the group’s rise has depended on their relationship with their devotees who ensure that few corners of the world are safe from Katseye mania. Katseye’s multinational members – Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae – were selected through a combination of fan votes and judge scores on the 2023 YouTube reality competition The Debut: Dream Academy. The joi
Culture
How Much Is Dolly Parton’s Catalog Worth?
Billboard breaks down how much Dolly Parton's songs generate in revenue, and how much her catalog might be worth
Technology
How Taylor Farms became integral to America's food supply system
Taylor Farms and other suppliers have become larger and more integral to the U.S. food system, complicating foodborne illnesses such as cyclosporiasis.
Markets
How a plan to fix a $326 billion hole on bank balance sheets could underpin a Warsh and Bessent Treasury twist
It looks like Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are acting in a coordinated way to reduce long-term bond yields, according to Citrini Research.
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How the Iran war unfolded: every attack and oil price change – visualised
From the first US and Israeli strikes six months ago to the battle for Hormuz, this timeline plots how Trump’s war on Iran quickly became a regional conflict with global economic consequences On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel began large-scale strikes on Iran. Tehran responded by attacking Israeli and US allies across the Gulf. Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of strikes, and the strait of Hormuz – a crucial waterway for transporting oil – was effectively closed soon after. The conflict quickly became a regional war with global economic consequences. Donald Trump: EPA/Trump Vance transition team US CENTCOM: AP Abbas Araghchi: AP Esmail Baqaei: Getty/Anadolu Masoud Pezeshkian: AP Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Getty/NurPhoto Iran flag: Alamy Continue reading...
Science
How the weather in space can affect us on Earth - and the team trying to protect us
The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way.
California
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Dave Franco
All he wants to do is watch four movies in bed with his wife, Alison Brie, but if we're making him leave his house, here's where he would go.
Markets
I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden
With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.
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ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states
Federal immigration authorities have arrested dozens of people in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, this week, despite intense opposition from elected officials and protesters
Global
ICE plans to purchase robot dogs
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to spend up to $2 million on robot dogs, according to a federal procurement notice.
Technology
Ice Spice and Lil Yachty Link Up for New Song “Out My Face (My Baby)”
The beat-switching track also gets a bifurcated video directed by Yachty himself
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Ice Spice, Lil Yachty Team Up for Single ‘Out My Face (My Baby)’
The duo also filmed a music video for the track, which was directed by AMD and Little Miles
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Imax says it's open to a sale. Why is no one buying?
Imax's stock and box office are breaking records, but studio conflicts and a soaring valuation complicate the list of who could bid for the company.
Technology
In Canada: OVO Sells Majority Stake to Authentic Brands Group, Drake Retains Significant Ownership
Canada stands firm on CanCon streaming regulations and the Juno Awards restructure several categories for 2027.
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In Nigeria’s troubled north, a bustling nightlife lives with a morality police and insecurity
There is a thriving nightlife in Nigeria's conservative Sokoto state, which is known as the “seat of the caliphate” for its storied place in the birth and propagation of Islam in West and Central Africa
Technology
In ‘Moolah,’ an Organized Crime Reporter Looks to Reboot His Career (Exclusive Venice Clips)
The fiction feature directorial debut of Jérôme Pierrat, who has made a name for himself as a journalist investigating organized crime in France, world-premieres in the Horizons section of the festival.
Technology
Infallible style: Pope Leo appears in Vanity Fair’s ranks of most fashionable
Pontiff, who has caught the eye in trainers and a baseball cap, praised for taking dress to ‘heavenly heights’ For the first time in a decade, Vanity Fair has released a best-dressed list . Featuring 70 names, the list ranks the most fashionable people in the world in 2026. The lineup includes the usual suspects spanning Hollywood actors and global pop stars but nestled among the Hollywood stars is an unexpected entrant. Pope Leo XIV. The 70-year-old head of the Catholic church has been praised by the magazine for taking papal style “to heavenly heights”. His most memorable look? A simple white cassock styled with a pair of Nike trainers. Continue reading...
Technology
Inside the Halloween Horror Nights ‘Stranger Things’ House and Epic Effort to Bring the Duffer Brothers’ World to Life
Creatives from Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort take The Hollywood Reporter inside their final house and first-ever lagoon show.
Technology
Inside ‘Married at First Sight’ Season 20: How Peacock’s Changes Led to 1.8 Billion Minutes Viewed, That Wild Reunion and Why Lindsay Hubbard Said No to the Show
Millions of viewers are saying “I do” to Season 20 of “Married at First Sight.” The Kinetic Content relationship reality series, which moved to Peacock during Season 19 after 15 seasons on Lifetime, underwent a few changes this year. The finale and reunion dropped on Peacock on Thursday, revealing that all but two couples chose […]
Markets
Inszone Acquires Michigan’s Aviza Insurance Agency
Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Aviza Insurance Agency. The acquisition expands Inszone’s footprint in Michigan, welcoming a respected, community-rooted agency with deep expertise in farm, agribusiness, commercial, personal lines, and benefits into the Inszone network. Founded in 1966 …
Culture
International Shipping Companies Sentenced to Pay $1.75 Million Fine for Concealing Discharges of Oily Waste into Ocean
A vessel operating company pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to charges stemming from the discharge of oily waste into the sea. MSC Shipmanagement Limited, one of the largest shipping companies in the world, pleaded guilty to two counts of violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) for conduct that occurred on the motor vessel MSC Samira III between June 2024 and January 2025. The vessel’s owner, Hong Kong Spirit Shipping and Trading Limited, also pleaded guilty to two counts of violating APPS. Both companies were sentenced to pay a combined fine of $1.75 million and serve four years of probation. Second Engineer Mikhail Tsurikov previously pleaded guilty to violating APPS and is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 10.
Culture
Interpol Reflects on ‘Expansive & Fresh’ New Album ‘This Mirror Weighs a Ton’ & Recording With New Band Members and Collaborators
Frontman Paul Banks speaks with Billboard Español about the band's new studio album and desire to return to Latin America.
Technology
Iran calls for global pushback against U.S. sanctions, says diplomacy 'isn't impossible'
Iran said the conflict in the Gaza Strip has to end, Israel has to withdraw from Lebanon and also halt its attacks on Syria.
Markets
Is Anthropic worth $2 trillion? Here’s how the company is trading in a new tokenized market.
Not all fund managers are convinced by the valuation but perpetual futures are already pricing Anthropic
California
Is Long Beach ready for a floating nuclear power plant? Here's what to know
How a tiny startup plans to float nuclear reactors off Long Beach to keep the lights on
California
It's playtime, kids, but don't even think of escaping 'Buddy,' a twisted faux-'90s artifact
Casper Kelly, the delightfully skewed sensibility behind Adult Swim's 'Too Many Cooks,' makes a first theatrical feature that feels like a broken time loop.
Technology
J. Cole Cancels Concert After Touring Crew Member’s Death
The rapper's show in Sacramento on Thursday was cut after the tragic accident
California
J. Cole canceled concert after touring crew member died carrying show gear in big rig
J. Cole canceled his Sacramento concert after touring crew member Jarlath 'Chip' Parkinson veered off I-5 in a semi truck, transporting gear south from the rapper's Seattle gig, and died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Technology
JENNIE Drops ‘Fallen Angel’ EP With Dark Fairytale Music Video: Stream It Now
The BLACKPINK star steps out on her own for "Fallen Angel," the three-track digital EP that arrives with a cinematic music video that comes with a disclaimer.
Technology
Jelly Roll Finally Addresses His Political Views: ‘Human Dignity Isn’t Republican or Democrat’
The country singer delivered an emotional monologue while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Jelly Roll Finally Addresses His Silence After the Grammys During a Rousing ‘Kimmel’ Monologue: ‘I Had a Microphone and Didn’t Use It the Right Way’:
On his final night hosting, Jelly Roll used his platform to reveal the political beliefs he had vowed to declare after the February Awards show.
Technology
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Marvell fell victim to high expectations, and Affirm delivers a strong quarter.
Technology
Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Drives Arthouse Success From Taiwan to Romania as Distributors Reveal Nordic Playbook
Joachim Trier’s Cannes Grand Prix winner “Sentimental Value,” starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning, is providing independent distributors with a potent case study in how Nordic arthouse cinema can still break through internationally — when festival heat is matched with intensely local marketing. At a Europa Distribution panel held today during New Nordic […]
Technology
John Mayer Has Some Thoughts on His Future With Dead and Company
“I’m not saying, ‘You’ll never see me on stage doing that,’” he told Andy Cohen. “I don’t know how you will yet, and I don’t really want to start thinking about actionable ways to do it”
Culture
John Mayer Says Dolly Parton’s Death Brought a ‘Fractured World’ Together & Shares Electric Guitar Spin on ‘I Will Always Love You’
"The world came together in a way that it hadn't in a very long time to celebrate someone," the musician tells Andy Cohen during SiriusXM event.
Technology
Jordyn Woods Revisits Bridal White in Feathered Sandals for Woods by Jordyn Campaign
The newlywed posed with Karl-Anthony Towns in a custom Outcast silk chiffon blouse and the new Stunt Sandal White Feather.
Technology
Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge on Thursday halted — at least for now — attempts to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting.
Technology
Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge is once again blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to limit mail voting in the midterm elections
Technology
Judge blocks Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic as supply chain risk
The Defense Department had barred the U.S. military from using Anthropic's Claude in March
Technology
Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump's name to building
Judge Christopher Cooper has expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center's plan to quickly add President Donald Trump's name to the building
Global
Judge rejects Trump's attempt to move his criminal hush money case to federal court
Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 hush payment to Stormy Daniels.
Technology
Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon
Technology
Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon after the government labeled the company as a supply chain risk earlier this year.
Markets
Judge says Trump administration’s blacklist of Anthropic was illegal
The Trump administration violated Anthropic’s First Amendment rights when it blacklisted the AI company earlier this year, a federal judge ruled late Thursday.
Technology
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in voting
A federal judge on Thursday night blocked the Trump administration from implementing key provisions of a new rule restricting mail-in voting.
Technology
Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore Share Songs From New Film Score
The duo reunited for Threshold, a documentary about Olympic skier Jessie Diggins
Culture
Justice Department Files a Statement of Interest in Support of the Primary Aluminum Smelter Project in Inola, Oklahoma
Yesterday, the Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a statement of interest in a lawsuit brought by the Oklahoma Attorney General, expressing support for the construction of a primary aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma.
Technology
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Juul has received FDA clearance to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use.
Technology
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs has received U.S. permission to sell an updated version of its vaping device
Markets
Kalshi Weather Odds Are Coming to a Weather App Near You
Kalshi Inc. has entered a partnership with The Weather Company to bolster the data it uses to settle contracts in rapidly growing weather and climate prediction markets. The prediction platform is seeking to establish market-implied probabilities as another source of …
Technology
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Daayra’ to Launch Junglee Pictures-Pen Studios Slate Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios have partnered on a new slate of films, beginning with “Daayra,” a crime thriller starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran and directed by Meghna Gulzar. The tie-up pairs Junglee’s development-focused, story-driven approach with Pen Studios’ production and theatrical distribution strength in the Indian market. “Daayra” is inspired by […]
California
Kehlani reschedules tour dates after being hospitalized for 'so much pain'
Kehlani has rescheduled the two shows she had to postpone on her world tour after being in 'so much pain' she was 'unable to swallow.'
Culture
Kennedy Center Board Says It Will Delay Adding Trump’s Name to the Center by One Month
The announcement followed an emergency court hearing prompted by a Justice Department filing this week warning that the Kennedy Center could be demolished.
Global
Kentucky woman indicted on charges related to World War II Memorial damage
Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts. Grand jurors indicted her Thursday on charges of destroying the veterans' memorial and destroying government property.
Global
Kentucky woman indicted on charges she damaged the World War II Memorial in Washington
A Kentucky woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she intentionally damaged the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts
Technology
Kevin Warsh gets what every Fed chair hopes for: a bond market that trusts his word
Kevin Warsh passed another big test as a new Federal Reserve chairman on Friday: He said the central bank still has work to do on inflation, and the bond market took him at his word.
Technology
LISTEN: Holywater Tech Chief Bogdan Nesvit on the Explosive Growth of Microdramas: ‘Studios and Creators are Knocking on Our Doors’
On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business,” Bogdan Nesvit, co-CEO and co-founder of Holywater Tech, details the explosive growth of the company’s My Drama and My Muse apps, and he details what he sees as the key to making vertical media more mainstream. “Studios and creators are knocking on our doors right now,” Nesvit says. […]
Technology
Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
The agency has submitted a rule proposal to the White House that could allow more workers to get health insurance through association health plans.
Technology
Labour rejects Zack Polanski’s call to ‘slam brakes’ on building AI datacentres
Government says Green leader’s proposed moratorium on ‘energy-guzzling’ AI projects would be disaster for economy Labour has rejected calls to pause construction of major AI infrastructure in Britain after the Green party leader, Zack Polanski, said it was time to “slam the brakes on these energy-guzzling, water-guzzling datacentres”. The government hit back at the opposition party’s proposal of a “moratorium other than [for] local-scale datacentres for the local community”, saying it “would be a disaster for jobs and national security”. Continue reading...
Science
Level 2 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) not affected by the current Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak. Country List : Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda Country List : Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda
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Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial: Admitted Shooter Grilled on Cross, Confronted With Jail Calls
Defense lawyer Brian Steel asserted that Kasey “OTF Jam” Hester invented claims against the “All My Life” rapper in the hopes of helping himself
Culture
Lil Durk Trial Week 1 Recap: Flipped OTF Crew Member Calls Quando Rondo Shooting ‘Sloppy’
Billboard is running down the key moments from the first week of Durk's murder-for-hire trial.
Technology
Listen to Floating Points’ New Album, a Ballet Score About Pandora’s Box
“Pandora’s about bringing hell to Earth,” says Sam Shepherd. “She really represents curiosity and change”
Culture
Little Big Town Brings Fresh Energy to New Album, ‘It’s a Dying Art’: ‘There Is a New Excitement’
The country quartet's 12th album is out now.
Culture
Luke Bryan on His New Album, ‘Signs’ and the Track Unlike Anything He’s Recorded Before: ‘I’ve Tried to Be the King of Not Overthinking Things’
Billboard reveals the title of two more songs on country superstar’s Sept. 18 set.
Technology
Mac DeMarco Releases Four New Albums
The projects were originally issued as physical-only CD-Rs on tour
Global
Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival
A 41-year-old man died at the Big Church Festival near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.
Technology
Marc Benioff is getting his mojo back as Salesforce's AI strength quiets skeptics
Salesforce's stock had its second-best day on record following earnings, as Wall Street shows renewed confidence in CEO Marc Benioff's AI story.
Culture
Marty Gleeson: Dog Ear review – hangdog standup with an unexpected request for Santa
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Even one of her own bugs takes the mic as the wild card comedian delivers these disconnected bits There’s an excellent joke about art school in Marty Gleeson’s show, but even without it, we might guess that the Irish comic comes from an art school background. In Dog Ear, convention is for the birds, with one leftfield idea following the next in a disorienting array. A visit to the future accompanied by fluttering beats on the bodhrán? A standup set performed by one of the thousands of bugs on Gleeson’s body? A funeral for her 187-year-old alter ego, at which she must solemnly shake the hand of every single audience member? Throughout her fringe debut, Gleeson delights in ensuring we’ve never the slightest idea what’s about to happen next. That makes it an offbeat delight to encounter, and at its best, this Limerick exile’s material is captivatingly unexpect
Markets
Marvell boosts its forecasts, but the stock slides as Wall Street wonders if there’s more to the story
Analysts are crunching the numbers on Marvell’s recently announced Google deal and how much fresh upside it really offers.
Technology
Marvell shares tumble 6% as outlook underwhelms despite 37% revenue growth
Marvell Technology shares fell Friday despite a second-quarter revenue beat, as its fiscal 2028 outlook failed to meet investors' expectations.
Technology
Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
Global
Mauritania intercepts a migrant boat with 161 aboard, including 17 children
Mauritania says it intercepted a boat carrying 161 migrants trying to reach Europe
Markets
Meet Generation Renter — young Americans who don’t expect to ever own a home
Also in Weekend Reads: How to start investing, an AI boost for an old industry and advice from the Moneyist.
Culture
Memo to Ridley Scott: no one needs more Alien: Covenant movies – get the franchise back to stalk’n’slash
News that Scott is working on a follow-up to his maligned 2017 film leaves me worried the franchise has run out of shocks If any science-fiction saga looked beyond recovery, it was the Alien franchise. For the 38 years that followed James Cameron’s Aliens, film-makers contrived to find every imaginable way of not making a good Alien film. They tried killing everyone the audience cared about before the opening credits, marooning Sigourney Weaver on a planet populated entirely by bald British character actors , cloning Ripley , pitting xenomorphs against Predators , and sending scientists across the universe to ask an enormous, hairless space bodybuilder why he made them . They even ponied up the thick end of $100m for a film in which Michael Fassbender teaches himself to play the flute . And then in 2024, we got Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus , in which actual xenomorphs chase actual human
Markets
Meta Settlement Opens New Front in Global Fight Over Social Media Harm
Meta’s move to restrict teenagers’ use of social media in the U.S. shows companies have tools to better protect young people online, Australian officials said on Thursday, while in the Philippines, an official said the U.S. company had pledged to …
California
Meta's 'Big Tobacco moment' leaves parents asking if social media is too dangerous for kids
From Australia to India, other countries have also been cracking down on the use of social media by teens.
Culture
Michael Jackson’s Top 50 Hit Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
From "Rockin' Robin" to "Rock With You" and "You Rock My World," the King of Pop's top hits cross several chapters of his legendary canon.
Markets
Micron’s Chinese rival just reported its first earnings as a public company — and sales are booming
CXMT, the Chinese memory-chip producer, on Friday reported its first financials as a public company that showed that how much it is benefiting from surge in artificial-intelligence services lifting prices.
Technology
Microsoft’s stock seals its longest winning streak of the year as AI software fears fade
Microsoft’s software offers capabilities that will be critical for AI, one analyst notes.
Technology
Miguel Calls Out Harassment of Partner and Child: ‘Legal and Ethical Lines Have Been Crossed’
“Racism, threats, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and targeting of children are abuse. Not opinion,” the singer-songwriter wrote in a lengthy Instagram post
Technology
Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right political commentator, detained by ICE
A former editor of Breitbart News, Yiannopoulos has also served as an intern for Marjorie Taylor Greene Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right British political commentator, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a statement on Friday, a DHS spokesperson said that Yiannopoulos was arrested on Thursday at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans international airport (MSY). The spokesperson said Yiannopoulos “legally entered the country” in May 2019, but that “he chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws”. Continue reading...
California
Moldy dishes, live maggots and cockroaches. In-flight meal provider for LAX under scrutiny
Photos of contaminants at a catering facility in Inglewood that cooks and packages meals for a number of airlines operating out of Los Angeles International Airport were compiled by Southern California union Unite Here Local 11. The union says it's among a long string of violations.
Technology
Music Industry Moves: Warner Music and Blavatnik Family Foundation Announce 2026 Grantees; Spotify Ups Joe Hadley
The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund has announced its first slate of 2026 grantees – a docket that includes 17 organizations and an investment of almost $6 million. Since its launch in 2020, the $100 million fund has committed more than $52 million to organizations that focus on criminal justice […]
Technology
NASA Awards First Prize in Phase 2 of Agency’s LunaRecycle Challenge
NASA named a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the first prize winner for Phase 2 of the agency’s LunaRecycle Challenge, which focused on developing solutions for reducing waste during missions to the Moon or deep space by recycling common materials, like fabrics, plastics, foam, and metals.  The Composites for Extraterrestrial Recycling By Engineering the Reuse and Upcycling of Zotek (CERBERUZ) team, comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at MIT, received a total of $775,000 in awards.   The technology grinds mixed trash into a fine powder, […]
Science
NASA is preparing to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Here's what to know
NASA plans to soon launch a new space telescope that will survey a billion galaxies to trace how the universe evolved over time, all courtesy of America's spy program and decades of research into detector technology. Once in position, it will take data that astronomers hope will help answer some of the field's most puzzling questions.
California
NASA's new space telescope will aid hunt for 'Earth twins' and seek the fate of the universe
The Roman Space Telescope, equipped with JPL tech, may shed some light on the greatest mysteries of the universe.
Technology
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor
From left to right: NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump on Aug. 28, 2026, for their service during the Artemis II mission. The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized […]
Technology
NASA’s new space telescope will reveal the universe like never before
NASA’s new Nancy Grace Roman space telescope will tackle nearly every aspect of astrophysics, including dark matter, dark energy and alien planets.
Global
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.
Technology
Nashville Airport Could Be Renamed for Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Announces
Country music icon, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton dedicated her life to giving back to her home state of Tennessee, and now, three days after her death, her state is ready to give back to her, renewing an earlier proposal to rename the Nashville International Airport in her honor. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the […]
News
National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on key Washington sightlines
A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.
Technology
National parks under strain from Trump's construction projects and political pressure
Americans continue to flock to the national parks, with more than 320 million visitors in the last year alone. But that broad appeal is facing new political pressures, from orders to revise exhibits to President Trump's construction projects. Amna Nawaz discussed the state of national parks with Tiernan Sittenfeld, the president and CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association.
Technology
Need spiritual guidance? Gurus join chatbot trend as people turn to AI for answers
An increasing number of spiritual seekers are finding that artificial intelligence is giving them non-judgmental access to spiritual insights
Markets
New Illinois Law Requires Insurance for High-Speed E-Bikes
Some Illinois e-bike riders will need to carry insurance starting in 2027 under a law signed this week by Governor JB Prtizker. The new law requires riders of e-bikes and e-motors capable of traveling over 28 mph to have a …
Technology
New York Post Inks First-Look Film and TV Deal to Mine Archives (Exclusive)
The pact with Crazy Legs Productions will see the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid develop movie, series, documentary and streaming projects based on its reporting and archives.
Culture
News Wrap: Friday marks 6 months since Iran war started
In our news wrap Friday, it has been six months since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, a conflict that President Trump said would last weeks, Trump honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and Anthropic says it remains focused on working "productively" with the administration after a judge ruled the Pentagon's measures against the company were illegal.
Technology
Nicola Coughlan and Matt Lucas among stars backing campaign against AI voice cloning
About 80 people sign open letter to Andy Burnham calling for legislation to protect voice ownership Nicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are among a group of actors backing a campaign against artificial intelligence voice cloning. Save Our Voices Now, which is also being supported by Luke Evans, Jen Brister, Siobhán McSweeney and Pearl Mackie, aims to stop the practice in which AI technology is used to replicate a real person’s voice to say anything it is prompted to. Continue reading...
Technology
Nicola Coughlan, Matt Lucas, Hugh Bonneville and More Back Campaign Against AI Voice Cloning: ‘An Existential Threat to Our Entire Industry’
Nicola Coughlan, Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville are among the high-profile names backing a new campaign against AI voice cloning. Titled “Save Our Voices Now,” the initiative calls for greater protections against AI technology being used to replicate a person’s voice, according to The Guardian. The group of over 80 industry names — which also […]
Culture
Nigerian National Sentenced for Laundering $3.1M in Scam Proceeds
A Nigerian national was sentenced yesterday to 95 months in prison for his role in a money laundering conspiracy involving millions of dollars tied to various fraud schemes — including business email compromise, romance, and unemployment insurance fraud scams — perpetrated against U.S. citizens.
Technology
No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions
Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen insists federal Labor’s new national laws on datacentre power supply will not include carve-outs for Queensland and the Northern Territory, with states that are eager to use coal and gas required to make their case to the national regulator. The energy minister told Guardian Australia on Friday the only concession agreed at Wednesday’s meeting of national cabinet was that existing coal and gas supply could be used on the condition it could be shown to be cheaper than renewables. Continue reading...
Technology
No, Ice Spice Is Not Pregnant
After the rapper appeared to be heavily pregnant in the video for "Out My Face," fans took the imagery literally
Global
Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII ascends throne
Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto "all for norway".
Global
Norway's 'grandfather': King Harald remembered as son Haakon takes the throne
Norwegians paid their respects to the late King Harld after his death on Friday morning.
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Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death
Norway has a new king
Global
Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death
Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday at 89. Haakon adopted the motto, "All for Norway," that dates back to his great-grandfather.
Global
Norway’s King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes king
King Harald V of Norway has died at 89
Science
Nvidia’s revenue forecast is so huge that Wall Street wonders if SpaceX is the reason
SpaceX plans to spend tons of money on chips and recently announced it will only buy Nvidia’s. But other high-profile companies need more processing power as well.
Technology
Ocean Carriers Could Face Renewed US-China Port Fees as November Deadline Nears
The one-year suspension of punitive port fees on Chinese and U.S. vessels expires Nov. 9, raising the prospect of billions of dollars in charges and another shakeup of trans-Pacific networks.
Technology
Oldenburg Fest to Open With Wordless Elbe Island Doc ‘Strange Neighbors’
Mi Steinbach's feature, about the wildlife on 2 mile nature preserve in the middle of one of Europe's busiest waterways, will be the first documentary to open the German indie festival.
California
Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields loses a link: Katseye pulls out over group member's injury
Katseye announces that it will no longer perform at Olivia Rodrigo's all-women Daisy Chain Fields music festival on Saturday, explaining the absence is due to a member's injury.
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo, Alex Warren, JENNIE, Rod Wave & More: New Music Friday Guide
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $10 Million for Women and Girls Nonprofits
Proceeds from the festival will benefit organizations including National Domestic Workers Alliance, Planned Parenthood, National Institute for Reproductive Health, and more
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Raises $10 Million for Women’s Charities
The list of benefiting organizations includes Planned Parenthood and Center for Reproductive Rights.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Raises $10 Million for Women-Focused Nonprofits
“Daisy Chain Fields was created to celebrate the power of what can happen when we come together to support one another," Rodrigo said.
Technology
OpenAI rolls out ads on select ChatGPT plans in India to boost monetization, support wider access
Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan.
Technology
OpenAI, Anthropic Urge Cyber Defense Action as AI Models Improve
Artificial intelligence companies OpenAI and Anthropic PBC, along with more than 100 other tech and financial services organizations, warned that businesses and governments must do more to prepare for and defend against AI-enabled hacks. In an open letter Thursday, the …
Science
Opinion: A billing code was supposed to incentivize relationship-based primary care for Medicare patients. It may not be working as hoped
Primary care is much more than what happens during an office visit, writes physician Ishani Ganguli.
Science
Opinion: The unintended consequences of the Lindsay Clancy case
“We are concerned the [Lindsay] Clancy case could make psychiatrists more reluctant to treat mothers with mental illness,” write reproductive and forensic psychiatrists.
Technology
Opinion: We quit the CDC last year. The problems we protested remain
How disease spreads and the risks and benefits of interventions are questions for science, not for ideology.
Technology
Oscar Winner Brings Monsters to Life With His Simulation Software
While walking to school as a child, Jernej Barbič would marvel at how beautiful his home was. He was born and raised in a picturesque village in northwestern Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia), located in the European Alps. Surrounded by alpine and beech trees, Barbic dreamed of replicating their swaying in the wind for others to enjoy. At the time, he didn’t have the tools or the knowledge to create a system that could do that, but it sparked his interest in computer graphics , he says. Jernej Barbič Employer University of Southern California, in Los Angeles Title Professor of computer science Member grade Senior member Alma maters University of Ljubljana, in Slovenia; Carnegie Mellon Twenty years later, in 2016, Barbič, a professor of computer science at the University of Southern California , in Los Angeles, made his mark. His Ziva VFX software system allows for the creation of realistic
Global
Oslo mayor calls off wedding ceremony after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
Technology
Owen Thiele on Portraying Queer Friendship in ‘Adults,’ Working With Connor Storrie and Being a ‘Nepo Grandchild’
Owen Thiele has a lot more riding on “Adults” this time around. The FX comedy returned for its second season Aug. 27 with an audience now invested in its messy, co-dependent group of twentysomethings. Thiele, who plays Anton, says the cast spent much of the wait for renewal worried the show might not come back […]
Global
Oyo Nyimba, Ugandan 'boy king' who mesmerized world leaders, dies at 34
A tribal monarch in Uganda who ascended his ancient throne as an infant and fascinated world leaders as a boy king has died
Culture
Paul Heaton scores first number one album as Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 finally reaches top 40
Heaton's solo album tops the chart, while Parton's 1980 US hit reaches the UK top 40 at last.
Markets
PayPal’s stock sinks as suitors reportedly walk away from their takeover bid
Reports of a takeover offer have propped up PayPal’s stock in recent months, but now the company may have to execute a turnaround on its own.
Global
Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful, US judge rules
Anthropic argued designation as ‘supply chain risk’ could cost the company billions of dollars in lost business and reputational harm A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed in February by the Trump administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government had punished the artificial intelligence company for publicly criticising the Pentagon. “The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate against government critics,” Judge Rita Lin said in a 59-page decision. Continue reading...
Technology
Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at 85
Technology
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Nobel Prize Winner Annie Ernaux and More Sign Open Letter Calling for Venice Film Festival to Take ‘Concrete Action’ in Support of Palestine
Nobel Prize-winning writer Annie Ernaux, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters and directors Isabel Coixet and Matteo Garrone are among signatories of an open letter issued on Friday calling for the Venice Film Festival “to take concrete action in support of Palestine.” The open letter comes from the Venice4Palestine collective that took a similar initiative last […]
Global
Please don’t rearrange our shoes when we turn up, paramedics in Japan urge
It is polite to reposition a guest’s shoes when they arrive, but the emergency services in one city advise just skipping that part Etiquette, manners and consideration for others are integral pillars of Japanese society but there are times when they might go a step too far, according to one city’s emergency services. The fire department in the central city of Kanazawa has urged people not to tidy up the shoes that paramedic crews have taken off when entering a house, warning it could hinder their ability to get in or out quickly, particularly when carrying someone on a stretcher. Continue reading...
Markets
Police Reports Undercount Cellphone Use Before Crashes: Study
A new study drawing on telematics data confirms that far more drivers are using cellphones in the lead-up to crashes than is reflected in police reports, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The data, derived from driver-enrolled safe-driving …
Technology
President Honors NASA’s Artemis II Crew with Highest US Space Award
President Donald J. Trump awarded NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor Friday for their service during the Artemis II mission. He presented the awards during a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, honoring the first […]
Technology
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Create US Space Academy
To strengthen the nation’s space workforce and develop the next generation of space leaders, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Friday to establish the nation’s first U.S. Space Academy. The order highlights how space is a critical domain for American national security, economic growth, scientific discovery, and technological innovation. The proposed academy […]
Culture
Quebec’s governing party names Trump its ‘real adversary’ as election begins
Quebec’s governing party has opened the provincial election campaign by casting U_S_ President Donald Trump as its “real adversary.”
Culture
R&B Up-And-Comer of the Month TheARTI$t On The Moment She Realized ‘This Is My Purpose’
The rising Jersey artist talks about her viral single "Sober," new album 'DND' and touring with Kehlani.
Technology
Race to get aid into Nepal and Tibet amid warnings flood lake could burst
Flash floods have killed at least 469 people while homes and infrastructure have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates What caused the flash flood in Nepal and Tibet? The international community was scrambling to get aid into flood-stricken parts of Nepal and Tibet on Thursday as authorities warned that a lake formed at the site where the deadly torrents occurred was rising and at risk of bursting. The catastrophic flash floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, thundering down valleys and obliterating entire villages, killed at least 469 people and left more than 1,300 missing. Continue reading...
Culture
Radio Rallies Around Dolly Parton After Her Death, Led by ‘9 to 5’
From 62 songs in a row in Nashville to deep cuts and cross-format airplay, programmers have responded to a loss unlike almost any other.
Technology
Rafael Manuel on Why the Golf Course in ‘Filipiñana’ Is a Metaphor for Inequality in the Philippines
Rafael Manuel’s new indie feature “Filipiñana,” which opens Friday in New York, is set against a backdrop of oppressive heat and drought. The narrative follows Isabel, a 17-year-old from the provinces of the Philippines, who gets a job at a prestigious golf resort. Manuel felt the golf course was the perfect setting for the film […]
Technology
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul, but will it draw in a new crowd?
BBC Newsbeat has spoken with festival-goers to see whether they feel the changes will attract a wider demographic.
Culture
Reading and Leeds have dropped BBC Introducing for a new ‘nepo baby stage’. Where does it leave DIY artists?
As R&L replace the BBC’s unsigned artists stage with one filled with rock scions and a Simon Cowell boyband, many are decrying disappearing opportunities for grassroots acts This year’s Reading and Leeds festival lineups are a testament to the catholic tastes of a generation who have little regard for musical tribalism or the concept of genre: brash pop stars rub up against drum’n’bass acts, underground rappers, meat-and-potatoes indie bands and much more. What at least 70% of those acts have in common, however, is that early on in their careers they were supported by the BBC’s Introducing scheme, a combination of regional and national radio shows playing music submitted by unsigned artists and festival stages that platform them. For almost 20 years, a BBC Introducing stage has been a core part of Reading and Leeds – until it was scrapped last month. Continue reading...
Markets
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
Qatar and other regional powers are seeking an off-ramp from the U.S. war
Markets
Researchers Discover Additional Backdoors in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers
More than a dozen models of Chinese-made Zbtlink routers ship with at least two backdoors that could allow for invasive remote access akin to “surveillance,” according to new findings from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck. The two new backdoors — dubbed “Darklantern” …
Culture
Retinol vs Hyaluronic Acid: Which Is Better For Fine Lines and Hydration?
When it comes to aging, acne or dry skin, the experts detail which ingredient, retinol vs hyaluronic acid, you should add to your routine. Plus, the best products to shop.
Technology
Ride the ‘Meteorite’! Two Women, Smuggling Mobiles Into a Prison, Journey Through an Amusement Park (Exclusive Trailer)
Oh yeah, the amusement park is built on the grounds of a drug lord’s former estate in Colombian filmmaker Sebastián Múnera's feature directorial debut, which premieres in the Venice Critics' Week.
Technology
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
Global
Riley Downing sings about the overlooked corners of American life in 'Landfill Poetry'
Riley Downing is a founding member of The Deslondes, the New Orleans Americana band known for its earthy mix of country soul and roots music. Now on his second solo album, "Landfill Poetry," Downing turns stories from his days working as a trash collector in Missouri into songs about the overlooked corners of American life. Geoff Bennett spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Culture
Rob Reiner’s son Jake gives first interview after parents’ deaths: ‘I will never understand why this happened’
Jake says his parents ‘never stopped helping’ his brother Nick, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering both of them at their Los Angeles home Jake Reiner has given his first interview since the killing of his parents, the film-maker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, saying: “I will never understand why this happened.” Reiner, who directed films including The Princess Bride, This Is Spinal Tap and Stand By Me, was found dead alongside Singer Reiner from apparent stab wounds in their home in Los Angeles in December. Continue reading...
Technology
Robert Indiana’s Maine Home Is for Sale, Despite Late Artist’s Intentions to Make It an Art Space
“He wanted and expected a museum of some sort on Vinalhaven and that apparently is not in the cards."
Technology
Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Denied Use of Roy Cohn Portrait for New Biography Over Political Concerns
The foundation denied the use of a 1981 portrait of New York lawyer Roy M. Cohn for the cover of a forthcoming biography because of its negative affiliation with sitting US President Donald Trump.
Markets
Romania Probes Cause of Black Sea Cargo Ship Sinking
A merchant ship caught fire and sank off the coast of Romania in the Black Sea on Thursday evening, likely after being hit, Romanian President Nicusor Dan and authorities said. The Romanian Border Police on Friday confirmed the fire on …
Markets
Ross Fire Grows Into One of Largest Wildfires on Record in North Texas
The Ross Fire has grown into one of the largest wildfires in the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s recorded history, scorching 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in just three days. The fire, which began Monday near Palo Pinto, grew …
Global
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
Technology
Russian National Living in Florida Convicted for Scheme to Illegally Export Aircraft Parts from the United States to Russia
A Florida resident and Russian national, Alexander Mamonov, 62, was convicted on all charges yesterday following a jury trial related to a scheme to illegally export aircraft parts from the United States to Russia and the state-owned Russian airline, PJSC Aeroflot.
Technology
Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region for a second day
Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region that hit numerous buildings and storage depots
Technology
Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day
Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region, hitting numerous buildings and storage depots
Technology
Russian forces intensify attacks in Donetsk as Ukraine lauds fresh EU push to unlock frozen assets
Russia claims advances toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk as fighting intensifies in Donetsk.
Markets
SEC Proposes Amendments to Exchange Act Rule 3a12-8 to Add European Union Debt Obligations
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to Rule 3a12-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to add the debt obligations of the European Union (EU) to the list of foreign government debt obligations designated as "exempted…
Technology
STAT+: AstraZeneca and Ionis detail surprise failure of heart disease drug, with Alnylam closely watching
Roivant's autoimmune drug approval, Cytokinetics reports full data for heart condition treatment, and more biotech news
Technology
STAT+: Cytokinetics details trial win for what could be its next approval
It took Cytokinetics 27 years to win its first drug approval. With the results of a new trial, its second could come much faster.
Technology
STAT+: In autopsy of failed heart disease study, AstraZeneca raises broader questions about silencer drugs
AstraZeneca detailed the surprise failure of a closely watched heart disease trial, a study with ripple effects for a competitive billion-dollar market.
Technology
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca trial failure, a ‘monstrous’ conflict of interest, and more
Pharma news from the Pharmalot campus, brought to you by the Pharmalittle newsletter
Science
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Technology
Sabu Unpacks ‘Arrested Memory’ Ahead of Venice, Toronto Bows as Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
Sabu, the Japanese director of Venice and Toronto-bound “Arrested Memory,” says the film’s nearly two-decade journey to the screen – after stalled attempts to shoot in Germany, Korea, the U.S. and Japan – left it with more tension and poignancy than the version he first wrote. Variety is unveiling the first trailer for the film. […]
Global
Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
Global
Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.
Technology
Save hundreds on a TCL mini-LED TV with quantum dots and high refresh rate
Amazon and Best Buy have the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV on sale for as low as $797.99 for the 55-inch model, a $200 discount from the usual price. We spotted scaling discounts on larger sizes as well, although Amazon already listed low stock on the 65-inch version. While OLED televisions are great for deep black […] Amazon and Best Buy have the TCL QM7L mini-LED TV on sale for as low as $797.99 for the 55-inch model, a $200 discount from the usual price. We spotted scaling discounts on larger sizes as well, although Amazon already listed low stock on the 65-inch version. While OLED televisions are great for deep black levels and great contrast, their high price point may be off-putting to some buyers. Mini-LED TVs like this TCL are a more wallet-friendly option, and have high brightness while also supporting features like Quantum Dots for vivid colors. TCL QM7L Where to Buy: $997.99 $797
Technology
Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims
Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.
News
Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trump's ‘Lake America’ executive order
The leader of the Seneca Nation in upstate New York is criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” saying it violates a more than 225-year-old treaty and shows a “blatant disrespect” for the Indigenous people...
Global
Serbia's president criticizes UN court for not releasing war criminal Mladic to die at home
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has accused a U.N. court of “uncivilized behavior” for denying early release to former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic
Global
Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC reveals
Alan Greer was investigated by police in 2002 and 2005 for making inappropriate phone calls to women, with one case resulting in a formal police caution.
Global
Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’
Course at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort was painted with words ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’ and clubhouse was sprayed with graffiti Seven people charged with vandalising Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland have been accused of malicious damage “having a terrorist connection”. The clubhouse at the five-star Trump Turnberry hotel and resort on the west coast of Scotland was graffitied on 8 March last year and the course was dug up and painted with the words “Gaza is not 4 sale”. Continue reading...
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Shaky Sabalenka and wide-open men’s draw set stage for US Open drama
Defending champion arrives at Flushing Meadows in poor form and with a host of challengers looking to usurp her Under any normal circumstances Aryna Sabalenka would not have lost her third-round match at the Cincinnati Open last week. For all of her unforced errors, indecisiveness and the obvious tension surrounding her tennis, the world No 1 had led the unheralded Sára Bejlek 5-1 in the first set tie-break and then 4-1 in set two. She gave herself more than enough chances to close out a comfortable win. Instead Sabalenka returns to New York trying to find a path through her greatest crisis since she first reached No 1 in the rankings more than three years ago. That straight-sets loss in Cincinnati extended a mediocre 17-7 record dating back to the beginning of April during which she has not reached a final. She has just one more chance to turn her fortunes around as she tries to claim h
Technology
She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA
Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries
Technology
Shelley Fabares’ Cause of Death Revealed
The 'Coach' and 'Donna Reed Show' alum died Saturday at the age of 82.
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Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sight
The war has far exceeded the four to six weeks the Trump administration estimated it would take to meet its objectives in Iran.
Culture
Snoop Dogg Is Hiring an Ice Cream Taster & It Pays $10k a Month
Apply now if you think you have what it takes.
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SpaceX recovers Starship from Indian Ocean a month after launch, shipping it to Texas
SpaceX has pulled off its biggest salvage operation yet, recovering its most recently launched Starship from the Indian Ocean
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SpaceX’s $100 billion spaceport plan has investors asking where all the money is coming from
The company will need to raise a lot of debt in order to fund its ambitions, according to an analyst.
Technology
Stars and Stripes publisher, editor, reporter sue Pentagon to challenge their firings
Three staff members from the Stars and Stripes military news outlet are suing to challenge their recent firings by the Pentagon, accusing the Trump administration of violating their First Amendment free speech rights to speak out against government int...
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Stella Lefty Interpolates the Chicks’ ‘There‘s Your Trouble’ on New Album
A rep for Lefty confirmed to Rolling Stone that “Summer You Were Mine“ interpolates the Grammy-winning song after fans noticed similarities between the two tracks
Technology
Stock traders warm up to Warsh as volatility index touches year-to-date low
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which measures the price of 30-day options on the S&P 500 Index, fell to as low as 14.1.
Science
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind A common sweetener used in products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, yoghurts and ice-cream has been linked to an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks and death. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol present in some natural foods in very low amounts. It is also added – often in amounts 1,000 times higher – to artificially sweeten foods, beverages and oral care products. Continue reading...
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Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta CEO Steps Down, €4 M. Diamond Necklace Stolen from Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts, £71 M. Rembrandt Portrait Placed Under Export Bar in the UK, and More: Morning Links for August 28, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Culture
Tamme Tokyo Spring 2027
Tamme Tokyo Spring 2027
Technology
Tate brothers blast US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.
California
Taxidermy sound bath? How an unconventional idea works at the Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum's new Mindfulness Mornings series turns the North American Mammal Hall into an immersive wellness space in the hours before doors open to the public.
Technology
Tennessee governor plans to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Thousands of fans have signed an online petition asking the airport to be named after her.
Technology
Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton
Long before 80-year-old Parton died Tuesday, fans in January 2025 started an online petition calling for officials to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. It got renewed attention following Parton's death, jumping to more than 155,000 signatures Friday.
Technology
Textile Recycling Needs Billions. Investors Want Guarantees.
Europe's recyclers need brands to move beyond targets and make the long-term purchasing commitments required to finance new plants.
Culture
The Best Labor Day Sales to Kick Off Your Fall Shopping in 2026
The best Labor Day sales 2026 have arrived early—meaning there’s no better time to shop for fall. Shop coveted deals from Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom & more.
Culture
The Best Loafers for Women to Invest In in 2026
Shop Vogue’s edit of the best loafers for women, with everyday styles from Gucci, The Row, Prada, and more.
Culture
The Best NARS Products Have Serious Staying Power
The iconic ’90s beauty brand still holds up—in popularity and product wear time. From blush to foundation, these are the nine best NARS products according to Vogue.
Technology
The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in September
Including the recovery tech Hyperslides and Pegasus Plus 2 running shoe.
Technology
The Democratic Socialist and the retired Rear Admiral: How Democrats aim to win in Colorado
Democrats are trying to recapture the House and maybe even the Senate in November's midterm election. Colorado is a microcosm of what they need to do to win.
Technology
The Forested Floodplains of Congaree National Park
The meandering Congaree River sustains towering forest ecosystems and fashions oxbow lakes as it shifts across its floodplain.
Technology
The GTA VI ‘extended look’ is now streaming on YouTube
Rockstar has officially published its "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and on its website, as promised. The in-depth preview, which "entirely" features footage captured from the PS5 version of the game, initially premiered on Netflix at 3PM ET. But because Rockstar allowed creators to post reaction videos, you've technically been able […] Rockstar has officially published its "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and on its website , as promised . The in-depth preview, which "entirely" features footage captured from the PS5 version of the game, initially premiered on Netflix at 3PM ET. But because Rockstar allowed creators to post reaction videos, you've technically been able to watch the video on YouTube before the studio's official upload. The nearly 27-minute preview largely focuses more on atmosphere, protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, and
Culture
The Guardian view on the loan of the Bayeux tapestry: a manifestation of soft power | Editorial
The British Museum’s landmark cultural exchange is a symbol of post-Brexit rapprochement between Britain and France “ Harold Rex interfectus est ”: King Harold is killed. As every British schoolchild knows, the Bayeux tapestry depicts a turning point in the history of these islands: defeat at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, which would lead to the ascent of William the Conqueror to the English throne. Its return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years is being hailed as a hugely historic moment in its own right. The loan of the tapestry (technically an embroidery of wool on linen) to the British Museum in exchange for UK treasures from Sutton Hoo is the ultimate manifestation of soft power – a 70-metre symbol of post-Brexit Anglo-French rapprochement in comic-strip form. Ticket sales for the exhibition, which opens on 10 September, were the biggest in a single day in the museu
Technology
The Linda Lindas Are Haunted in ‘Everybody Told Me’ Video
The single appears on the rock group’s newly released third studio album Gotta Get Out
Culture
The Scoop With Repetto’s Charlotte Gaucher-Holmann: On Collaborating with Yohji Yamamoto
This week’s guest is Charlotte Gaucher-Holmann, CEO of Repetto, a Parisian brand that’s been making ballet flats since 1947.
Culture
The Secret Woman review – Claes Bang is dastardly gaslighter in Danish amnesia thriller
In spite of capable performances and deployment of hygge , gothic and Nordic noir elements, you’ll search for a feasible plot or a character insight in vain Adapted from the 2017 novel by Anna Ekberg (actually a male writing duo), this thriller from Denmark chucks in a bit of everything into the mix: hygge lakeside melodrama, manor-house gothic, and Nordic-noir corruption. But this franticness can’t disguise that it’s a dopey and facile thriller that, despite capable performances, plumbs neither its characters’ depths nor hits thematic pay dirt. It also merits a stiff investigation from the plotting police. Despite amnesia that leaves her unable to remember her life prior to running an idyllic Norwegian rural cafe, Louise (Natalie Wolfsberg Madueño) is gearing up to get hitched to crime writer Joachim (Pål Sverre Hagen). When a tourist approaches and calls her by another name, she is suf
Technology
The Statement Necklace Gets Personal
Forget one perfect piece. Designers and customers alike are embracing an undone mix of heirlooms, colorful stones and unique finds, turning the neckline into an expression of personal history.
Culture
The Warning Break Down 5 Essential Songs From New Album ‘Everything’s Falling’
The Mexican hard rock trio release their fifth LP, further cementing their rise as one of the most exciting young acts on the global stage.
Culture
The Whisper Man review – Robert De Niro sleepwalks through silly Netflix potboiler
A father and son must team up to find a serial killer in a cheaply made and increasingly uninteresting thriller It’s not as if Robert De Niro ’s choices have improved all that much since the nadir of the mid-2000s (last year did see him crop up in a Scott Eastwood-led actioner and The Alto Knights ) but there’s something specifically rubbishy about his latest that transports us back to that particularly cursed time. The Whisper Man, a film as openly stupid as its title would suggest, could have been released in between the evil clone horror Godsend and imaginary friend thriller Hide and Seek , the kind of bottom-tier project that offers the actor a nice big cheque and the audience a nice little nap. It’s a familiar pile of B-movie schlock – serial killers, missing children, bumps in the night, more imaginary friends – and there is some initial junky fun to be had as we wonder just where
Technology
The Who Rehearsed For Possible Tour With Zak Starkey Following Bitter Split: ‘It Sounded Great’
The wild soap opera of the Who and Zak Starkey’s acrimonious split has reached a surprising new chapter, and the drummer might be back for their farewell tour in Europe
California
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it
The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California. Business interests are trying to blunt the backlash.
Technology
The iPhone Fold could make concerts even worse
You know the person blocking your view of the concert because their phone is swaying in the air, recording the entire thing? Get ready for the unfolded version of it. This week on The Vergecast, we dive right into the big week of Apple news. First, it's the refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio, as […] You know the person blocking your view of the concert because their phone is swaying in the air, recording the entire thing? Get ready for the unfolded version of it. This week on The Vergecast , we dive right into the big week of Apple news. First, it's the refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio, as well as the new M6 and M5 Ultra chips. Apple is advertising them all as achievements in AI inference, but we're skeptical this is more than a marketing ploy for now. Then we get into the newly announced Apple event, why we're not expecting to see an iPhone 18, and whether the folding phone form f
Culture
The week around the world in 20 pictures
The Nepal-Tibet flood disaster, Russian strikes in Kyiv, Israeli settlers in the West Bank and tributes to Dolly Parton – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
Global
Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
Police are hunting two suspects they believe bought a ticket for the exhibition to get at the jewellery.
California
Things get rom-complicated in 'Finding Emily': Diverting, British and not quite 'Notting Hill'
Though elevated by charming performances from co-leads Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice and a sterling pedigree in Working Title Films, this could use more pep.
Global
This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped
Her family is among hundreds anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.
Technology
Tod’s Launches First Digital Product Passport With Renoon
The luxury brand is getting a head start on the new EU requirements.
Technology
Tom Hardy Gets X-Rated About Kathy Bates, Raps About Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin and Recites Shakespeare on His Wild New Album
Tom Hardy is best known as a movie star who plays rough-and-tumble characters, and he’s brought that energy to the mic on his latest project. The actor who records music under the alias Frankie Pulitzer just dropped a collaborative album called “Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer” with underground rap supergroup Czarface, which consists of duo 7L […]
Technology
Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties
Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran's shadow banking network, Treasury said.
Markets
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms in the Atlantic, Not Named After Dolly Parton
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic far from land, making it the fourth named storm this season, forecasters said. The name is quite a coincidence, but has no connection to country music star Dolly Parton, who died this week. …
Global
Tropical Storm Dolly downgraded to ‘open tropical wave’ as it heads to Caribbean
Remnants from tropical storm could cause heavy rainfall on Leeward Islands and affect Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola Remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly, which has been downgraded to an “open tropical wave”, were moving still across the Atlantic Ocean toward the Leeward Islands, and could bring heavy rainfall to parts of the Caribbean this weekend, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Friday.. Dolly, which formed on Thursday, had maximum sustained winds of near 40mph (65km/h) with higher gusts on Friday morning. Later on Friday, forecasters said that Dolly was no longer a Tropical Storm, and had “become an open tropical wave”. Continue reading...
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Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean
Technology
Truckers are finally making real money again, and AI is a big reason why
Data-center construction is one of the factors behind a trucking boom that has pulled the industry out of a freight recession.
Technology
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.
Culture
Trump administration starts border wall project in Arizona over tribe's objections
The Tohono O’odham Nation says armed federal agents accompanied contractors who trespassed on tribal land this week as they began construction of an Arizona section of a border wall
Science
Trump and Kennedy’s Health Industry Deals Haven’t Been Enforced and Are at Risk of Vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories. But it’s not clear whether they’ll result in lasting change.
Technology
Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.
Global
Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela
US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves Donald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, saying the US will have “majority” control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves. The terms of the agreement remain to be seen, but the US president said on his social-media platform that it had been brokered “through a partnership with private business” by his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction
It is the third time Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein has blocked Trump from having the U.S. District Court in Manhattan seize control of the case from the New York court where he was tried and convicted.
Technology
Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court
Trump's conviction in the hush money case relates to conduct that preceded the 2016 presidential election, which led to his first term in the White House.
Technology
Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visit
U.S. and Chinese officials met in Beijing this week, despite the White House's tough talk on China.
News
Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of its oil reserves
The announcement of the deal comes nearly nine months after the U.S. military at Trump's direction carried out an operation to capture Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face federal narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges.
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Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
President Donald Trump says the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves
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Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon
President Donald Trump says he will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon
Global
Trump to allow ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid beef import backlash – US politics live
President has faced anger in his own party for suspending tariffs on foreign beef to lower grocery prices Sign up for the US Breaking News email A reminder that we are covering the latest out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Kevin Warsh – the new chair of the Federal Reserve – will deliver his first speech as the head of the US central bank at the annual economic policy symposium. As my colleagues note, Warsh is under pressure to provide clarity on how the Federal Reserve should handle with inflation if price pressures don’t abate. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark
Technology
Trump’s EPA wants to let data centers hide their air pollution
Just as new data centers face growing backlash from neighboring communities, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to make it harder for people to weigh in on any pollution those centers create. The EPA plans to toss out a federal rule requiring public notice and an opportunity to comment when certain industrial sites […] Just as new data centers face growing backlash from neighboring communities, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is about to make it harder for people to weigh in on any pollution those centers create. The EPA plans to toss out a federal rule requiring public notice and an opportunity to comment when certain industrial sites apply for an air permit. Advocates warn that the move would allow data center developers and other industries to break ground without giving nearby residents a say, or even a warning that construction is planned. "You
Technology
Trump’s Greenland fixation puts security at the heart of Iceland’s knife-edge EU vote
Trump’s push to acquire Greenland and growing uncertainty over U.S. security commitments have added a geopolitical dimension to Iceland’s EU debate.
Technology
Trump’s midterm campaign theme is unrequited love | Sidney Blumenthal
The president senses a crisis in his cult of personality. He believes the path to victory is through unwavering devotion Donald Trump has framed his theme for the midterm elections. It has come to him as naturally and inevitably as staring into the mirror, beyond any logic or argument, his definitive answer to no specific issue, providing no understanding of any particular problem, but transcending all of them. His political theme is more primal than programmatic, more instinctive than analytical, a heartfelt expression to protect his greatest romantic attachment, his obsessive fixation, his idealized object: himself. Trump’s campaign theme is unrequited love. Unlike the pollsters, media consultants and pundits, he alone has grasped the magnitude and the source of the existential crisis threatening his politics. He has identified the problem for the Republicans as the faltering measure o
Culture
Two Nigerian Nationals Extradited from Nigeria to the United States to Face Sextortion Charges in North Carolina and Mississippi
The Justice Department announced today that two Nigerian men have been extradited to the United States from Nigeria to face prosecution in two separate cases for the financially-motivated sextortion of minors that resulted in the death of teenagers in both the Northern District of Mississippi and the Middle District of North Carolina.
Technology
U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfare
The U.S. has shifted to a campaign of economic warfare, after a dozen waves of airstrikes in July failed to force Tehran to abandon its claim to Hormuz.
Global
U.S. targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation
Under a new rule proposed Friday by the Treasury Department, the Emirati branches of Banque Misr, Egypt's second-largest bank, would be severed from access to the U.S. financial system.
Technology
U2 Cover the Pogues’ “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah”
It’s the latest offering from an upcoming Shane MacGowan tribute album
Technology
UK Government Puts Temporary Export Ban on $97.2 M. Rembrandt Painting
The UK government hopes that a local museum will raise the funds to acquire the Dutch master's Portrait of Catrina Hooghsaet (1657).
Technology
UN Fashion & Lifestyle Network Brings Sustainability Agenda to NYFW
The global convening platform will be holding a series of talks exploring Portugal’s fashion industry, sustainable materials, education and lifestyle-led change.
Technology
UN agency warns of 17,000 children in urgent need of assistance as aid reaches some Nepal survivors
Aid has begun to reach survivors of the catastrophic flash floods that swept through the mountainous border region between Nepal and China
Markets
US Widens Lettuce-Related Cyclosporiasis Probe to 20 States
U.S. health authorities have widened their probe into a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after detecting cases in three additional states, raising the total to 20 states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers …
News
US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies
American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East
Technology
US futures mixed with hopes of more clarity from Fed Chair Warsh in Jackson Hole
Us futures are mixed ahead of an address from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, during the Fed’s annual economic symposium
Science
US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states
Technology
US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
Markets
US targets Egyptian bank's UAE branches under new push for Iran's economic isolation
The Trump administration is limiting an Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates and accusing the financial institution of supporting Iran's leadership
Global
US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US
Seoul says South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will go ahead with a trilateral military drill next month to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats
Technology
USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea
Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboard The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States, Thai navy officials said, after spending more than 250 consecutive days at sea supporting US operations against Iran amid recent reports of poor living conditions and low morale onboard the vessel. The Lincoln left the Middle East several days ago after being relieved by the USS George Washington , and is now heading home to San Diego. A Thai navy official told Reuters this week that the carrier was expected to make a brief port visit in Thailand next week for the crew to rest and recuperate before continuing their journey home. Continue reading...
Technology
Ukraine war briefing: Missiles shot down during long Russian attack wave
Drones and missiles target civilian infrastructure of Kyiv and other cities; car bomb kills Russian serviceman in St Petersburg. What we know on day 1,647 Continue reading...
Culture
Unexpected and Somehow Sexy, the Bermuda Short Won the Summer
At first glance, these knee-length shorts might feel like a casual cousin to the flirty capri, but they might just be the perfect pairing with your favorite teeny-tiny tank.
Science
Vaccines take center stage at federal autism advisory committee
Comments about vaccines overshadowed an advisory committee meeting to discuss a plan for boosting federal funding for autism research.
Global
Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas
Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’ Reports that the US is preparing to claim a big stake in Venezuela’s massive energy reserves have sparked an outcry, with critics describing the move as “predatory” and a “rapacious” land grab. Several media outlets this week reported that the Trump administration – which abducted Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, in January and has steered the South American country ever since – hopes to secure long-term access to its oil and gasfields. Continue reading...
News
Virginia family with 4 relatives missing in the Nepal-China floods pleads for more rescue help
A Virginia family with four relatives missing in the flash floods along the Nepal-China border is calling for more resources to help with rescue efforts
Global
WATCH: Car lands on Georgia home in deadly crash
A 78-year-old driver was killed after losing control of his SUV and crashing onto the roof of a home in Macon.
Global
WATCH: How Nepal's steep topography contributed to Nepal's catastrophic flooding
Hydrologist and visiting professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, Raha Hakimdavar, discusses how victims in Nepal had very little time to respond to the flooding because of its steep topography.
News
WATCH: March on Washington rally draws attention to voting rights with Jeffries, Sanders
Thousands of protesters are rallying Friday on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm elections, following a wave of changes to voting laws and redistricting that civil rights groups have condemned as detrimental to Black Americans.
Technology
WATCH: Marine One suffers communication failure
President Donald Trump was inside Marine One on Thursday when the helicopter lost communication with air traffic control, and another helicopter in the squad had to relay messages.
Culture
WATCH: Partial lunar eclipse overnight
The moon took on a red hue overnight as Earth’s shadow covered nearly the entire visible surface of the moon across much of North America.
Global
WATCH: Pilot rescued after banner plane crashes into Florida surf
The pilot of a banner plane was rescued by a lifeguard after crashing into the surf near New Smyrna Beach.
Science
WATCH: Trump bestows Artemis II crew with Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the three Americans and one Canadian whose April lunar flyby set a new distance record for humanity.
Markets
War in Iran Continues to Drive Interest in Renewables
Six months after US-Israeli strikes disrupted Middle Eastern fossil fuel production and turned the Strait of Hormuz into a naval battleground, the world is getting a fuller picture of how the Iran war has reshaped the economics of energy. A …
Technology
Washington chemical tank called unfit for service before deadly failure, report says
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill was unfit for service 10 months before its fatal failure in May
Technology
Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board's update about the May 26 failure in Longview, which expelled enough caustic liquid to blow out building walls, is part of an ongoing investigation. The federal agency said it is still determining the cause of the failure.
Technology
Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill was unfit for service 10 months before its fatal failure in May
Technology
Watch Cardi B Have a Very New York Summer in “Ah Ha” Video
It’s her first single since 2025’s Am I the Drama?
Technology
Watch Never-Before-Seen Footage of Avicii’s Final Performance
The newly released footage of the 2016 Ibiza show was filmed in one take on GoPro, solely focusing on the Swedish superstar's mixing
Global
Watch: Marchers reflect on voting rights 63 years after 'I have a dream' speech
This year's March on Washington, held annually to commemorate Martin Luther King's historic speech, called on strengthening voting rights.
Global
Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.
Global
Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood
Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.
Culture
We Asked, You Answered: 2026 Summer Trends, Summarized
A look at our summer trend predictions and how we did, with input from the Vogue readers.
Technology
What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?
Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistry in Ethiopia’s northern town of Bahir Dar, was shot at close range and died outside his family home. This was in the middle of the country’s civil war. For weeks, Facebook’s algorithm had actively promoted posts calling for the academic to be murdered, according to Meareg and Foxglove, a nonprofit organisation supporting Meareg’s lawsuit against the company in Kenya. These posts included photos of his father and his home address. Continue reading...
California
What to know about the new California privacy law that became a flashpoint over free speech
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law expanding privacy protections to people who work with immigrants. Republicans characterized it as a threat to the First Amendment.
Global
What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
Global
What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
Technology
What’s Coming to Disney+ in September 2026
It’s officially fall at Disney+, which is entering the month of September with a lineup of beloved spooky classics and all things football. “Coraline,” “ParaNorman” and “Jennifer’s Body” are among the titles kicking off the fall season on the streaming platform and Hulu, which will also see the season premieres of familiar favorites like “Chad […]
Technology
What’s New on Netflix in September 2026
Whether you’re looking to settle into September with cozy classics or start a new series, Netflix has a long list of titles joining or returning to the streamer this fall.  The long-awaited “Earle Meets World” is available Sept. 4. Following Gen-Z’s ultimate It Girl, Alix Earle, the reality series shows a new side of her, […]
Global
Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII?
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.
Technology
Who’s Afraid of Film Festivals? After Politics Rattled Berlin and Shook Up Cannes, Venice Braces for Impact
With wars still raging in the Middle East and Ukraine — and turbulence escalating globally — artists on the film festival circuit have been navigating political minefields.  At the Berlin Film Festival in February, jury president Wim Wenders came under fire for saying that film directors should “stay out of politics” as he fielded questions […]
Technology
Why Every Commercial-Lines Agency Needs AI Risk Fluency
Over the past year, artificial intelligence has quietly moved from experimentation to everyday business operations. Companies have formalized their AI use for everything from drafting client communications, automating workflows, analyzing financial data, supporting hiring decisions, and accelerating customer service. In …
Culture
Why Is the New Tropical Storm Spinning Up in the Atlantic Called ‘Dolly?’ It’s Not What You Think
The name was actually picked more than 30 years ago.
Science
Why Older Pedestrians Fare Worse in Car Crashes
People age 65 and up are more likely than other age groups to die after being hit by a vehicle.
Culture
Why Surrealists Turned to Animals to Plumb the Human Psyche
A new book by Zoologist and Surrealist Desmond Morris contains surprising insights.
Technology
Why the tween years are a good time to talk to your kids about AI
Caregivers can help kids understand how AI works by turning to questions that address how these products are designed, why they were built this way and how they make kids feel.
Technology
Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline
Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
Culture
Wilem Frischmann obituary
Structural engineer who worked with the architect Richard Seifert on striking modernist buildings As a modern high-rise city, London had its skyline shaped through the acumen of the pioneering structural engineer Wilem Frischmann, who has died aged 95. Widely considered among the most influential engineers of his generation, he was best known for his work with the modernist architect Richard Seifert . The 34-storey slab of Centre Point at the east end of Oxford Street, and the City’s NatWest Tower (now Tower 42), at 600ft high, once Europe’s tallest building, were landmark structures, establishing Frischmann’s reputation for engineering innovation. Conventional wisdom held that London’s soft clay soil could not support high-rise towers, but Frischmann proved otherwise, developing the use of large-diameter piled foundations that made such structures achievable. “I was told you can’t build
California
Will lawmakers water down data center rules?
As public backlash against artificial intelligence data centers grows, tech companies are spending big bucks to influence and dissuade state lawmakers from reining in the facilities, report CalMatters’ Katherine Ortiz and Khari Johnson. The Legislature is currently considering bills that would shift electric infrastructure costs toward data center operators and away from residential customers. Other […]
Global
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
Technology
Xbox CEO calls Project Helix a ‘family of devices’
According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Project Helix, which she announced in March as a codename for Microsoft's "next generation console" - phrasing that seemingly implied a singular device - will actually be a "family" of devices." "We've been hard at work on a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix, […] Asha Sharma. | Image: The Verge, Microsoft According to Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Project Helix, which she announced in March as a codename for Microsoft's "next generation console" - phrasing that seemingly implied a singular device - will actually be a "family" of devices." "We've been hard at work on a great next generation and a great family of devices for Helix, and we'll share more soon," Sharma told BBC News . She shared the answer after being asked if Helix will be a discless console. She didn't answer that, but this week Microsoft announced a program for d
Culture
Yasuhisa Hara’s ‘Kingdom’ Vol. 80 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100
MAZZEL's debut photobook with ZEAL — marking the group's third debut anniversary, shot on location in Pattaya, Thailand — lands at No. 2.
Culture
Yeezy Spokesperson Milo Yiannopoulous Arrested by ICE in Louisiana
According to Homeland Security, the controversial political commentator overstayed a visa after coming to the U.S. in 2019.
Technology
Your skin chemistry may affect which mosquitoes most want to bite you
Three species preferred different people based on their skin odor and bacteria. The findings could help make new microbe-based repellants.
Technology
Zac Posen Talks GapStudio’s Fall 2026 Collection
GapStudio on Friday launched its fall 2026 collection of men's and women's elevated styles designed by Zac Posen, executive vice president and creative director of Gap Inc.
Technology
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Star Will Forte, Director Celebrate Film Finally Hitting Theaters After Being Shelved by Warner Bros.: “Proof Movies Don’t Just Go Away”
"Persistence and resilience have truly won the day," filmmaker Dave Green wrote on social media Friday.
Culture
‘I Was Honestly Speechless’: Christy Lee on Post Malone’s Proposal—and That 20-Plus Carat Diamond Ring
The bride-to-be Christy Lee shares the story behind her proposal from Post Malone—and her dazzling 20-plus-carat diamond engagement ring.
Culture
‘I don’t care if I look good’: French heartthrob Louis Garrel on fashion, fatherhood and his radically dorky new role
The star has long been French cinema’s favourite tousle-haired Adonis, which makes his latest performance – as a schlubby, stay-at-home dad – all the more surprising. ‘I appreciate people laughing at me,’ he says ‘Even though I’ve been working in film for over 20 years, I still have this desire to look beautiful on screen,” says Louis Garrel, on a video call from his bed inside a boat off the coast of Corsica. The French film star is lying on his stomach, occasionally kicking up his bare legs, ruffling his curls and running the nail of his thumb over his moustache. I think the person he sees on the laptop screen in front of him is me, but I am pretty certain he is flirting with his own reflection. The attraction between the Paris-born 43-year-old and the camera tends to be reciprocal. Long of limb, tousled of hair and chiselled of nose, Garrel has spent a career on screen as French cinem
Culture
‘It’s the story of what happens when the music stops’: bringing tormented jazz legend Bill Evans to life
Having directed documentaries about David Bowie, Radiohead and Joy Division, Grant Gee takes on a biopic of the turbulent and tragic American pianist In 1997, Grant Gee directed the video for Radiohead’s single No Surprises , a four-minute film that featured Thom Yorke miming the song inside a water-filled diver’s helmet, apparently almost drowning in the process. In the three decades since that promo, Gee has made a host of diverse feature-length films about artists: Radiohead, David Bowie, Joy Division, the Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk , the émigré German novelist WG Sebald . They are often impressionistic, dreamlike explorations of art, memory, place and the strange pressures put upon artistic lives. “It’s a narrative form I’ve used again and again,” says Gee. “A character begins in one condition; a crisis slowly develops; the viewer watches that crisis in a forensic yet empathe
Culture
‘I’m an ever-changing vessel’: Erykah Badu on defying definition, life as a birth and death doula and her first album in 11 years
Why do the Texan innovator’s records take so long to make? ‘It’s important to gather the data,’ she says: the death, dating and dopamine behind her exquisite comeback alongside the Alchemist Erykah Badu needs the lights down low . The singer, producer, actor and registered doula shuffles into a private room at London’s Soho hotel and quietly asks for some changes to the atmosphere: lights dimmed, soft seat. A green juice would be great. As it turns out, Badu was out last night with Dave Chappelle, sitting with the comedian at a grand piano and playing songs into the wee hours. She looks mischievous when she thinks about the impromptu party, but declines to go into detail about what, exactly, went on. Instead, the 55-year-old smiles at me, eyes wide, her gold teeth glinting in the low light: “Oh yes,” she says slowly and quietly, like some kind of mysterious warlock. “It was a late one …”
Culture
‘More bodyguards than Frank Sinatra’: When Blue Poles first toured, it was met with street protests. Now it’s crossing Australia
Bought by the then Australian prime minister, Gough Whitlam, for the yet-to-be-built National Gallery in Canberra, Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles sparked one of Australia’s most enduring culture wars Moving Blue Poles is never straightforward. At more than 2m high and nearly 5m long, the legendary Jackson Pollock painting has almost always been too big for wherever it needs to go. Continue reading...
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‘No precedent’: Lorde and Little Simz to star at world-first festival run on clean power
A zero-emission compact hydrogen power plant will drive the main stage at Clifton Down in Bristol When Lorde, Little Simz and Wet Leg stride on to stages in Bristol this weekend, they will not only be entertaining tens of thousands of festivalgoers but taking part in what is being billed as a world-first clean power project. The two stages at Forwards festival on Clifton Down are being driven almost entirely by green power – a combination of hydrogen and mobile batteries charged with sustainable energy. Continue reading...
Science
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Experts warn the 336-page plan from RFK Jr’s advisers deflects federal dollars into unreliable alternative therapies Autism groups and researchers have reacted with alarm to a federal research roadmap drawn up by advisers handpicked by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, fearing it will promote unproven fringe therapies at the expense of promising genetic research. A slew of scientific bodies and groups within the autism community are warning that the 336-page plan risks deflecting federal dollars away from potentially groundbreaking genetic research in favor of unreliable alternative therapies. Continue reading...
Technology
‘The Whisper Man’ Review: Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott in Netflix’s Twisty Airport Paperback Serial-Killer Procedural
Hamish Linklater and Owen Teague also star in James Ashcroft’s film of Alex North’s crime novel about a series of abductions of young boys in smalltown New Jersey.
Global
‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in Nepal
Army helicopters ferry survivors from inaccessible areas to a camp at a barracks in Bidur The three women sat together in the army tent and wept. They cried out for their sons, their husbands, their homes. As flash floods coursed through the Himalayan mountains on Wednesday morning, a monstrous black wave took everything from them. As a melting glacier high up in the Himalayas between Tibet and Nepal splintered and crashed into the valley below, it set off a deadly cascade of water, mud and debris down the Bhote Koshi River. The impact of the glacier collapse was so strong that experts initially reported it as an earthquake. The Nepali village homes that lined the riverbank and clung to the mountainside stood little chance. Continue reading...