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'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
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2026-09-03
487 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Technology
'Danger zone of extreme weather': UN warns of supersized El Niño set to hit global economy and markets
Latest modeling shows high risks of floods, drought and extreme heat persisting until February 2027.
Markets
'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.
Technology
'No steering wheel, no pedals.' Tesla teases fans ahead of long-awaited Cybercab update
Tesla first unveiled the Cybercab almost two years ago, and fans of the company have been waiting to hear more.
Culture
2 dead after multiple people shot at Minneapolis apartment building: Police
The shooting occurred in downtown Minneapolis, officials said.
News
2 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada
Two more beluga whales have died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, including one that was moved in mid-August as part of an international effort to rescue Canada's last captive whales
Culture
20 Questions With Krewella: After Leaving Music for Two Years, the Duo Returns With a New Album
The Yousaf sisters release, Peak , their first album since 2022, on Sept. 4. "I tried not loving music, and I'm back," says Yasmine. "Jahan knows exactly what I mean."
Culture
42 Thoughts I Had About Episode 8 of ‘The Shards’
“You’ve been obsessed with death lately.” I mean…people keep dying, diva!
Technology
5 challenges Congo faces in containing its fast-moving Ebola outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading faster than efforts to track and contain it
Culture
A New Generation of Women Designers Is Reinventing the Slim Look of American Denim
The new slimmed-down denim are not the skinny jeans of yesteryear—they’re a refined look made for women, by women
Global
A US journalist sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for acting as an illegal agent for China
An American journalist has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States
Technology
A culprit for corrosion may have been operating under our noses
Scientists knew that sliding along surfaces gives water drops a charge. Those droplets can damage bridges, cars and more over time, new work shows.
Technology
A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage
Two Mercury-bound spacecraft are in the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage
Technology
A pregnant soldier mourns her 21-year-old husband at his funeral in Ukraine
A pregnant woman in Kyiv mourns her 21-year-old husband, who was killed in action
Global
A year after crash of an iconic Lisbon streetcar, a memorial but no promises for restored service
Lisbon’s iconic funicular streetcars remain halted, with safety questions still unanswered a year after a tragic derailment killed 16 people
Technology
AI agents aren’t ready to replace humans in behavioral research
A new study finds that digital twins don’t yet replicate the views of the individuals they are modeled after.
Technology
AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.
Technology
Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, replacing Shantanu Narayen
Adobe announced Anil Chakravarthy as its next CEO, replacing Shantanu Narayen, who announced his departure last March.
Culture
Adéla: Prima review – Slovakian star smashes the fourth wall to bask in pop’s cynicism and seduction
(Polydor) The 22-year-old is impressively frank about indulging industry sleaze in her pursuit of fame on a debut that puts a distinctive spin on the best of 00s hedonism There’s something very striking about hearing a pop star in 2026, their voice larded with Auto-Tune, opening a song with the line “I can’t really sing”. We live in an era where fans seem more aware than ever of the nefarious music business machinations that lurk within the star-making process, one where you’re never far away from online outrage decrying some artist or other as an industry plant. Nevertheless, admitting that the ubiquitous audio processing software is sometimes deployed for a helping hand, not a futuristic aesthetic, feels strangely jarring. On one hand, well of course it is. On the other, actually announcing that without it, you might be honking like a despondent goose, in the first line of a song, stil
Technology
Alan Carr lodges plans to turn castle potting shed into café
The Celebrity Traitors winner bought 19th Century Ayton Castle earlier this year and will turn it into a home for his TV programme.
Global
Algerians battle deadly wildfires as Tebboune seeks death penalty for arson
Algerian firefighters are battling unprecedented wildfires that have devastated the country
Culture
All Wrapped Up: Fall’s Finest Outerwear Takes to the British Countryside
Models Joan Smalls, Caroline Trentini, and Jessica Miller step outside in fall’s best coats.
Global
Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
Technology
Amelia Dimoldenberg Winds Down Chicken Shop Date After 12 Years
A final series of the offbeat interview show will “celebrate everything Chicken Shop Date has been,” says the host
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Amelia Dimoldenberg closes up 'Chicken Shop Date' after 12 years: 'Time to move on'
'Chicken Shop Date' host Amelia Dimoldenberg is ending her beloved celebrity interview series after more than a decade, making way for a new chapter.
Global
Amelia Dimoldenberg to close doors of Chicken Shop Date
Amelia Dimoldenberg announces she will end her popular YouTube series after more than a decade.
Technology
Andrew Garfield Hasn’t Seen ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Yet and Insists He’s Not in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Andrew Garfield isn’t ready to reach out to Tom Holland about the massive success of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” or “The Odyssey,” for that matter. For good reason — he hasn’t seen either film. “I don’t want to be disingenuous,” Garfield told me Wednesday at the premiere of his historical action drama “The Uprising” at […]
Technology
Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron
The pair discussed small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.
Global
Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, is charged with offences including causing death by dangerous driving and reckless driving.
Technology
Anthropic's distillation battle turns to the dark web as China concerns swell
Foreign adversaries have been illegally accessing American AI systems to train competing technology, and selling copycat versions at a lower price.
Global
Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?
Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billionaires in country Dozens of protesters converged on Peter Thiel’s mansion in Buenos Aires this week after a congressional session raised questions about the billionaire’s presence in the country. In white masks, they held signs saying “Peter Thief” and “No to the Peter Thiel law” in front of the wrought-iron gates of the $12m (£8.9m) residence, which Thiel bought in April as he moved his family to Argentina. Continue reading...
Global
Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school meals
Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.
Markets
As Broadcom’s stock falls, Wall Street focuses on the company’s forecast
Broadcom perhaps came up short of true “market expectations” with its latest outlook, though one analyst said management may be taking a conservative stance on its potential.
California
As California debated sharing data on drivers, Homeland Security subpoenaed 17 million records
Privacy advocates raised alarms as California lawmakers voted to share driver license information with a national nonprofit database. Then, the Trump administration sought trucker records from the organization.
Technology
Asian Male Pageantry Gets Unscripted Competition Series Based on Microdrama-Turned-Feature Franchise ‘Rags 2 Richmond’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Viral Nation and Media Trifecta have teamed up to develop an unscripted competition series built around Octagon Metatainment’s “Rags 2 Richmond” franchise. Buyers will get their first look at the series at the Access Canada Summit, held as part of the Toronto Film Festival’s inaugural market. The series translates the world of Asian male pageantry […]
Technology
August jobs report could show a summer hiring slump. Haitian refugees are a wild card.
Is the U.S. economy enduring a summer hiring slump for the third year in a row? Wall Street expects only a small increase in new jobs in August, but the news probably won’t be all bad.
Technology
Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.
Major automakers in the U.S. are urging Congress to ban the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software.
Markets
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to highest level in 13 months
Mortgage rates rose again this week, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in more than a year
Technology
B.B. King Documentary in the Works From Musician’s Estate and Winter State Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
The B.B. King Music Company and the legendary blues musician’s estate have announced the development of a new feature documentary celebrating his life, music, influence and legacy. The documentary is currently in development, with additional announcements regarding the creative team, production, distribution and release plans to follow. The documentary is expected to explore King’s journey […]
Global
Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass
Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.
Culture
Beabadoobee Sets First Arena Run of Australia
"The Powerlines Tour" will stop by for shows next March at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Rod Laver Arena (Melbourne) and Afterpay Arena (Sydney).
Technology
Belkin’s first trackers come ready to attach to your gear.
After selling accessories for attaching Apple's AirTags to everything from keys to backpacks, Belkin is introducing its own trackers that work with either Apple's Find My or Google's Find Hub tracking networks. In addition to compatibility with Android and iOS, what differentiates these trackers from AirTags and Google's recently announced Pixel Tag is that you […] Belkin’s SureFind Loop Cable Tag tracker includes a removable USB-C charging cable. | Image: Belkin After selling accessories for attaching Apple's AirTags to everything from keys to backpacks , Belkin is introducing its own trackers that work with either Apple's Find My or Google's Find Hub tracking networks. In addition to compatibility with Android and iOS, what differentiates these trackers from AirTags and Google's recently announced Pixel Tag is that you don't need to buy any additional accessories, cases, or hardw
Technology
Berkshire CEO Abel Says AI to Help Power Growth
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel said on Wednesday he sees significant opportunities for the conglomerate from the buildout of AI data centers, after Berkshire made Alphabet its third-largest common stock holding. Abel separately said American consumers remain under stress from …
Culture
Beyond Lab-Grown: How Dorsey Is Building a New Kind of Jewelry Brand
Dorsey founder Meg Strachan shares how she’s building a lab-grown jewelry business to last.
Technology
Billionaire Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House committee over subpoenas
Black refused to appear for a sworn deposition before Congress on Thursday and instead sued the House Oversight Committee, asking a federal court to block subpoenas issued as part of its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Technology
Billy Ray Cyrus Says Miley Dropping Last Name Is ‘Natural Progression for an Iconic Superstar’
Miley nixed her surname for her upcoming 10th album, Bass Persuades
Technology
Black Box: The Chatbots | Spirals | Ep 1 – podcast
Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Others say their AI has ‘awakened’, or is leading them to a higher spiritual realm. The Guardian journalist Michael Safi begins investigating a phenomenon labelled ‘AI psychosis’, travelling to the US to meet two people who have been on weird journeys with their chatbots Continue reading...
Markets
Blackout Risk Rises as Heat Wave Stresses Largest US Electric Grids
The risk of power outages is expected to escalate across a broad swath of the United States as intense heat will test the capacity of electricity supplies serving millions of homes and businesses from the Midwest through the Mid-Atlantic. The …
Global
Body of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic to be flown to Serbia, president says
The body of former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic, who died last week while serving a life sentence for genocide, will be flown to Serbia on Thursday
Technology
Boscov’s Teams with Manhattan Associates to Modernize Fulfillment Capabilities
The retailer will be deploying Manhattan’s ActiveOrder solution.
California
Bravo cuts ties with 'Below Deck Mediterranean' star amid police search in Australia
Bravo will no longer work with 'Below Deck Mediterranean' cast member Nathan Gallagher. Australian officials are searching for the superyacht bosun who was convicted of domestic violence.
Markets
Brazil’s Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration
Brazil’s Senate has approved a bill to regulate the exploration of critical minerals, including rare earths, marking a step toward exploiting its vast reserves
Technology
Brent oil price above $96 per barrel after Iran fires missiles at Kuwait
Oil prices have gained more than 7% this week The U.S. and Iran have traded military strikes this week for the first time since July.
Technology
Bring on the drones: how a technology revolution is being rolled out across Africa’s nature reserves
As graduates of an online training course gather from across the continent, the consensus is overwhelming: computers and saving animals go together On a bitingly cold night in Lapalala Wilderness nature reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo province, Duncan Kanyakera watches as instructor Jacques Viljoen deploys a thermal drone in search of a lone cheetah. Once the drone has disappeared into the inky sky, Kanyakera, from Tsavo in Kenya, and 20 other conservation professionals from across Africa turn their attention to the open-air screen in anticipation. Many of the students – from 11 African countries as far flung as Benin, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar – witnessing the demonstration have earned their places at Lapalala after performing well on an online training programme for protected area technicians (PAT) run by the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF).
Technology
British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money
Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.
Markets
British police try to track down theft of 70,000 pints worth of Guinness stout
British police are working to recover 70,000 pints of stolen Guinness
Technology
Broadcom delivers strong earnings view as CEO touts growth with AI labs
Broadcom gave a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter but provided robust earnings guidance for fiscal 2028.
Technology
Brunello Cucinelli Is Ready for His Big Paris Moment
He is inaugurating his new Paris flagship and screening his autobiographical documentary — plus it's his birthday.
Culture
Bucking Fastard review – Herzog’s starry twins soap provokes a syncing feeling
Venice film festival: Rooney and Kate Mara play the real-life Chaplin sisters who spoke in unsettling unison in this silly, pointless drama Werner Herzog is such a unique film-maker that even a dud from him has some interest, but sadly a dud is what this is. It is a fiction feature based on a true story which – despite a few laughs – systematically wastes the audience’s time, as well as the talents of its formidable female leads, real-life sisters Rooney and Kate Mara. You can almost feel this pointless, aimless film making it up as it goes along, losing its way, line by line, scene by scene. It is inspired by the story of twins Freda and Greta Chaplin from York in the UK; they eerily spoke in unison and in the 1980s were the subject of a highly publicised court case for harassing a neighbour. Herzog’s movie transplants their story to Ireland, in which the Maras play weirdly but comicall
Technology
Busan-Bound ‘Khoriya’ Leads Future East’s 2026-27 Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Vishwendra Singh’s debut feature “Khoriya,” bound for the Busan International Film Festival, leads Future East Film’s 2026-27 slate, which also includes Ashim Ahluwalia’s “Unidentified Actress,” Rayit Hashmat Qazi’s “Sawdust” and the India-Italy co-production “Heroic Frenzies.” Ahluwalia’s “Unidentified Actress,” an India-U.K.-Germany co-production now shooting, centers on a documentary filmmaker tracking down a movie star who vanished […]
Markets
Business Moves: Oneglobal Broking Acquires LATAM Reinsurance Brokers
Oneglobal Broking, the London-based international insurance and reinsurance broker, has acquired LATAM Reinsurance Brokers Corp., an independent reinsurance broker headquartered in Panama City, Panama. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition marks a further milestone in Oneglobal’s …
Culture
By Any Means review – Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II drama provokes with horror of 1960s racism
Elegance Bratton’s civil rights drama in the Jim Crow south confronts you with almost unbearable brutality Black people officially won the unrestricted right to vote in the US in 1965 but many still encountered hurdles on their path to the ballot box: 11 states in the south quickly introduced a poll tax requiring an annual fee to be allowed to vote. The practice unambiguously targeted poor Black communities in an early form of thinly veiled racist voter suppression. Vernon Dahmer wouldn’t stand for it. In January 1966 the Hattiesburg, Mississippi-based Black activist and NAACP chapter head promised to cover the fee for those struggling to afford it. “It’s a proclamation that we here, that we matter,” he says in an early scene in By Any Means, a considered, if blunt, drama inspired by the real-life aftermath of Dahmer’s murder by the Ku Klux Klan. It is Mississippi in the mid-60s and Wayn
Technology
CFDA, Bezos Earth Fund Name First Next Thread Scholars
Twelve students will receive more than $500,000 for tuition and thesis work spanning biomaterials, zero-waste cutting and circular design.
California
California and the Australian state of Queensland ink new partnership to accelerate climate resilience, agricultural technology, and innovation
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California
California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows
The California Legislature has failed several times since 2022 to regulate technology for automatically tracking vehicles — even as examples of abuse mount. This year was no exception.
California
California prioritized fighting organized retail theft, those results are paying off with 36,000 arrests and $293 million in stolen goods recovered
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California
California schools are sitting on arts money. A change in law might get them to spend it
The proposed changes aim to allay schools’ apprehension about spending their arts money granted through an initiative voters passed in 2022.
California
California’s top Democrats struggle but can’t resolve the question of wildfire liability
Gavin Newsom's late-session deal failed in the Legislature. It would have lessened liability for utilities whose equipment causes wildfires. A state Senate compromise never got a vote.
Technology
Camilo Séptimo Member Jonathan Melendez, Pregnant Wife, and Daughter Murdered in Mexico
Keyboardist played in indie-rock group Camilo Séptimo
Technology
Canada unveils new $20 bill featuring portrait of King Charles
The vertical banknote features King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote in more than 70 years.
Culture
Carla Jeffery’s Death Mourned by Meg Donnelly, Milo Manheim & More ‘ZOMBIES’ Co-Stars: ‘There Is No One Like Her’
Ariel Martin, Kylee Russell, Chandler Kinney, Trevor Tordjman & more also pay tribute to the actress, who died Tuesday at age 33.
Technology
Carney claps back at Lutnick, says Canada will resume trade talks 'when the Americans are ready'
Canada has retaliated against President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs with "dollar for dollar" duties on U.S. goods, which are set to take effect next week.
Technology
Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, has died
Global
Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found.
Technology
Child sexual abuse survivor alleges Elon Musk’s AI chatbot used photos of her to generate new illegal images
Musk denied he was aware Grok ever produced ‘any naked underage images’ A survivor of child sexual abuse has sued Elon Musk ’s artificial intelligence company, alleging that its chatbot used pictures of her abuse to generate new illegal pornographic images that depict her. “Using real images of Plaintiff and class members, Grok generated child pornography depicting Plaintiff and class members,” states the complaint, which was filed last week in a US district court in California. Continue reading...
Technology
China's slowdown pushes New Zealand exporters to diversify away from their top buyer, RBNZ official tells CNBC
New Zealand exporters are diverting shipments bound for China to new markets, as demand from the country's top buyer cools, a central bank official tells CNBC.
Technology
China’s Cosco Accused of Using Cargo Ships for Intelligence Gathering
According to Reuters, two senior Trump administration officials allege the ocean carrier has used equipment aboard its vessels to collect military communications and monitor strategic maritime routes.
Technology
Chinese Artists Officially Withdraw from Gwangju Biennale in Protest of ‘Taiwan Pavilion’
Beijing maintains that Taiwan is part of its territory and considers any recognition of the island as a sovereign state a violation of its diplomatic policy.
Technology
Chris Langham, BAFTA-Winning ‘The Thick of It’ Actor Convicted of Child Sex Offences, Dies at 77
Langham was best known for his role as cabinet minister Hugh Abbot opposite Peter Capaldi in Armando Iannucci's satirical comedy, before his reputation soured on child sex abuse charges.
Global
Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.
Culture
Christie’s and Bonhams Quietly Hike Buyers’ Fees
Christie’s had raised its fees in September 2025, while Bonhams had not done so since 2023.
Culture
Ciara Miller Is Down to Dance to This ‘Messy’ Sabrina Carpenter Song on ‘DWTS’ After ‘Summer House’ Drama
She leaves quite an impression.
Technology
Circular’s new smart rings add contactless payments and vibrating alerts
Circular announced its new Ring 3 Series today as a follow-up to the Ring 2 that debuted at CES 2025 with upgraded sensors and FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection. The new Ring 3 collection consists of both a Pro model that carries forward those same health-tracking features, and a smaller Slim option that offers more limited […] Circular announced its new Ring 3 Series today as a follow-up to the Ring 2 that debuted at CES 2025 with upgraded sensors and FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection. The new Ring 3 collection consists of both a Pro model that carries forward those same health-tracking features, and a smaller Slim option that offers more limited stats tracking. But both versions of the new Ring 3 feature vibrating alerts for alarms, medication reminders, and guided breathing exercises, and an integrated NFC chip for making contactless payments without having to re
Markets
Clean sweep or divided Congress, these are the midterm-elections trades to make, says JPMorgan
Some stocks will face very different environments depending on how Americans vote in November.
California
Clock is ticking as LA Olympics organizers plan massive spending spree to retool venues
LA28 officials are stockpiling money and preparing to spend it fast. The organizing committee has effectively built a Fortune 500 company in Downtown L.A.
Technology
Congressman says TikTok backed out of a meeting to avoid child safety questions
TikTok backed out of a congressional committee's "public roundtable" set for this month over concerns it would be asked about child safety practices, the chair of the committee said. After negotiating "in good faith" to bring TikTok's chief security officer before the House Select Committee on China to answer questions about Chinese government access to […] TikTok backed out of a congressional committee's "public roundtable" set for this month over concerns it would be asked about child safety practices, the chair of the committee said . After negotiating "in good faith" to bring TikTok's chief security officer before the House Select Committee on China to answer questions about Chinese government access to Americans' data and the TikTok algorithm, Chair John Moolenaar (R-MI) said in a statement Thursday that the company reversed course. "Now, TikTok is refusing to appear citing it
California
Convicted Trump Media-linked fraudster funded pro-Trump film in hopes of pardon, lawsuit says
Michael Shvartsman provided funding for the documentary 'The Man You Don't Know' and attended its Mar-a-Lago premiere in hopes of winning a pardon, according to a lawsuit by an L.A. studio alleging threats and extortion.
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Technology
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4988-4994: More New Tricks for an Old Dog
Written by Michelle Minitti, MAHLI Deputy Principal Investigator Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 After Curiosity’s 14 years on the surface, Mars continues to surprise. Both of our workspaces this week contained features unlike quite anything we have seen in the past — broad, shallow pits (like the one in the image above) dotted […]
Technology
DJI’s new robovac can climb obstacles, vacuum quietly, and claims much improved privacy
DJI has announced a second generation of its Romo robovac. The Romo 2 series is quieter, more powerful, and better at climbing over small steps and other obstacles. But more importantly for DJI, a new local-only data mode should go some way to reassuring anyone concerned by the first Romo's serious security flaws. There are […] DJI has announced a second generation of its Romo robovac. The Romo 2 series is quieter, more powerful, and better at climbing over small steps and other obstacles. But more importantly for DJI, a new local-only data mode should go some way to reassuring anyone concerned by the first Romo's serious security flaws . There are actually two new Romo models, the transparent P2 and the opaque A2. Both benefit from improved navigation, apparently able to avoid cables and other obstacles as small as 2mm in size, as well as transparent objects like mirrors or glass.
Technology
Dark Comedy ‘Down to Die’ Marks Actress Marta Pozzan Directorial Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Actress and producer Marta Pozzan will make her directorial debut with the dark comedy short “Down to Die.” The film follows two friends, Maria (Pozzan) and Gabriel (Andrew Matarazzo), whose seemingly ordinary afternoon at an exclusive members-only club in East Los Angeles East spirals into a candid conversation about aging, ambition, identity and mortality. Pozzan […]
California
David Lynch found whole worlds in Los Angeles. This new photography show brings them into focus
'David Lynch: L.A.' at Pace will bring together 35 works from five series made between 1979 and 2008. The opening marks the first show devoted solely to the filmmaker's photography practice in L.A., and is the first exhibition in his adopted city since his death in 2025.
News
Democrats promise a big agenda if they win control of Congress, but their unity is being tested
Beginning on Day One, House Democrats plan to "hold the crooks accountable." That's the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made, previewing an ambitious agenda if Democrats seize majority control from Republicans in the midterm elections.
Culture
Denmark’s Largest Known Viking Age Silver Treasure Discovered in Local Garden
The unnamed man planned to build a new terrace when he stumbled upon a trove of 700 objects and fragments in his garden in Rebild.
Technology
Diiv’s New “Kid” Video Is Filmed by Zachary Cole Smith’s Kid
Jaxon Whittington directed the ZIRP! visual but handed the camera to toddler Roy and his friend Julian
California
Disney star Carla Jeffery, who played Bree in 'Zombies' franchise, dies at 33
Carla Jeffery, who played Bree in Disney's 'Zombies,' has died. She launched her acting career at 12 and appeared in shows including "iCarly," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Good Luck Charlie."
Global
Do people really smell different as they get older? The truth behind ‘old person smell’
Experts say that the smell comes from a chemical compound called 2-nonenal, and it can show up much earlier than one expects Last week, my mom complained that she’s starting to smell “like an old person”. She had grabbed her favorite sweater and draped it over herself at the movie theater. “It smelled like my grandmother,” she said, almost whispering. “I thought someone must have borrowed the jacket. But it was just me.” Continue reading...
Technology
Dolly Parton Tributes Score Big Ratings for the Networks; ABC’s ‘9 to 5’ Airing Is Most-Watched Broadcast Movie in More Than Three Years
Dolly Parton continues to be a beloved icon — if ratings for the recent tribute specials across four different networks are any indication. ABC, CBS, NBC and The CW all attracted decent-sized crowds for quickly-scheduled specials that aired in late August — not particularly a time for major viewership. Among the highlights, ABC aired a […]
Technology
Dolly Parton gets new star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after vandalism
Fans laid flowers on the singer's star after her death, but vandals scratched her name off.
Technology
Dolly Parton’s Cousin Says Singer Kept Cancer Battle Private to Keep Fans From Worrying
“She always wanted to keep everybody being positive around her and put that out there in the world,” Richie Owens says
Culture
Dollywood theme park will add waterful, other new features to honor Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the “dreamer-in-chief,” Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80
Culture
Down by the Hudson – ode to a New York swimming creek – in pictures
For more than a decade Caleb Stein has been photographing a communal swimming creek in Poughkeepsie, New York. Returning every summer, he documented the community at a timeless spot. He talks about the people he has met Down by the Hudson is published by Palo Press with an accompanying exhibition opening in New York on 10 September Continue reading...
Global
Dozens missing, 5 dead after migrant boat is found drifting near Spanish islands
At least five people have died after a boat carrying West African migrants ran into trouble in the Atlantic Ocean
Global
Dozens of trapped hydropower tunnel workers in Nepal could still be alive, official says
About 46 people believed to be trapped in ‘room-like’ structure inside hydro plant tunnel on Nepal-Tibet border After the flood: human suffering on an unfathomable scale in Nepal’s worst-hit districts Nepal authorities have said they are “confident” that dozens of workers in Nepal’s Rasuwagadhi hydropower plant are still alive, more than a week after deadly flash floods left them trapped in an underground chamber. Authorities said that at least 639 workers were still missing from hydropower plants built along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi and Triushuli rivers. Continue reading...
Culture
Drake Teases ‘Fear of Missing Out’ YouTube Stream & Fans Have Theories About What’s Coming
Following his May trifecta, is the 6 God planning a fourth 2026 album?
Technology
Dungeons & Dragons is getting a ‘Ravenloft’ live-action Netflix series
A Ravenloft series is currently in development from executive producer Alfonso Cuarón, writer and executive producer John August, and Hasbro Entertainment, Deadline reports. It could bring to life one of Dungeons & Dragons' most iconic campaign settings, which got an update earlier this year with Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. Netflix's Ravenloft series will reportedly center […] Strahd returned earlier this year in Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. | Image: Wizards of the Coast A Ravenloft series is currently in development from executive producer Alfonso Cuarón, writer and executive producer John August, and Hasbro Entertainment, Deadline reports. It could bring to life one of Dungeons & Dragons ' most iconic campaign settings, which got an update earlier this year with Ravenloft: The Horrors Within . Netflix's Ravenloft series will reportedly center on the infam
Technology
Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of U.S. and Canada, citing ‘crisis preparedness’
DNB said gold stored with the Bank of England is more readily tradable, allowing it to be deployed more quickly in a severe crisis.
News
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Desigual Takes Aim at AI and Robotics in Latest Campaign
Vivian Jenna Wilson, aka Elon Musk’s eldest daughter, personifies the Spanish brand’s fall 2026 tagline: “Born to Disobey.”
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Jil Sander Repaired to a Forgotten Airfield for Fall Campaign
Creative director Simone Bellotti cast Edie Campbell as a Hitchcockian heroine for his enigmatic campaign.
California
EXCLUSIVE: Keke Palmer Joins Beautycon Lineup as It Returns to Los Angeles
Beautycon debuts a one-day university concept in downtown L.A.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Morgan Stewart McGraw’s Renggli Teams With Vivrelle on NYFW Pop-Up
This marks Renggli’s first retail pop-up, located in SoHo, and coincides with the brand’s third anniversary.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Spike Fearn is Loewe’s Newest Brand Ambassador
The British actor, known for roles in "Aftersun" and "Alien: Romulus," says he "never wants to be shoved in a box."
Culture
Elie Saab Makes It Real With an H&M Collaboration That Brings His Red-Carpet Style Within Reach
Come October 22, the Elie Saab H&M collaboration at last puts Mr. Saab’s particular brand of glamour—spotted of late on Zendaya, Olivia Dean, and Eva Longoria—within reach for the rest of us.
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Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.
Markets
European Union halts imports of Brazilian goods including beef
Brazilian exporters of meat and other animal products are scrambling after the European Union suspended imports over concerns about antibiotic use in livestock
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European countries confront Russian sabotage and shadow warfare
German police arrested two people suspected of attacking a weapons manufacturer in Munich. The incident comes after Germany officially blamed the Russian government for an attack involving drones that came close to downing an aircraft as it landed. Nick Schifrin discussed the Russian attacks against Europe with David Cattler.
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Excavation work to build Trump's arch to begin over next 2 weeks: Interior secretary
Excavation work for the construction of President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" will begin over the next two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced.
Technology
FTC Extends Public Comment on Proposed Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing
The Federal Trade Commission extended by seven days the public comment period on the proposed enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing View Press Release
Technology
Fall Movie Preview: In an AI world, Laika makes handmade wonders — and 'Wildwood'
In an increasingly AI world, the stop-motion animation studio Laika is trying to keep handmade craft alive
Culture
Falling House review – fierce tale of an Iranian prison guard holding his family hostage
Venice film festival: Mohsen Gharaei’s powerfully acted domestic drama watches as the failing patriarch attempts to contain family rebellion Iran is a prison and everybody is inside: cons and non-cons; parents and their children. That’s the message hammered home, never subtly but with terrific force and conviction, throughout the course of Mohsen Gharaei’s hothouse domestic drama, which plays in the Orizzonti section in Venice. It’s about a low-level jailer, crushed by life, who returns from the day job and proceeds to incarcerate his own family. He does so out of love and to reassert his authority, to protect his wife and kids from the world and from their own foolish notions. For him, it’s a bone-headed busman’s holiday. For his family, it’s a nightmarish tragicomic staycation. Veteran Iranian actor Farhad Aslani is perfectly cast as Rashid Hafizhi, Gharaei’s misguided prison guard. Ra
Technology
Fans praise Catherine Zeta-Jones for using her Welsh accent in new series
The Hollywood actress is starring in a new thriller series using her natural Swansea accent.
Global
Far-right Israeli minister outlines plan for removal of all Palestinians from Gaza
Itamar Ben-Gvir claims proposal for illegal forced displacement of 2 million people is ‘realistic’ and ‘concrete’ Israel’s far-right national security minister has set out a plan for the illegal forced expulsion of all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, with the intention of sending them abroad. Speaking in the run-up to close-fought Israeli elections, Itamar Ben-Gvir said the plan aimed to remove 250,000 Palestinians from Gaza in the first year, followed by the rest of its population of roughly 2 million over the next six years. Continue reading...
Technology
Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law
A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter.
Technology
Fed Governor Waller indicates he will support holding rates steady at September meeting
In remarks that seem to contrast with statements last week from Chairman Kevin Warsh, Waller expressed confidence in the current inflation trends.
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Fed's Waller says central bank's next rate move depends on upcoming inflation report
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller says that an inflation report next week will largely determine whether he supports an interest rate hike later this month or not
Culture
Federal Court Dismisses Another Attempt to Stymie Sable Offshore Corporation’s Oil and Gas Operations
On Monday, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed with prejudice the complaint in Center for Biological Diversity v. Burgum — one of several cases challenging Sable Offshore Corp.’s oil and gas operations at the Santa Ynez Unit in the Santa Barbara Channel. This ruling follows another, related ruling issued last month.
Technology
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against U.S. Postal Service mail voting changes
U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani is deciding whether to extend her prohibition on the proposed regulation of mail ballots, an effort undertaken as part of an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Technology
Federico Borgia’s Dark Comedy ‘Prince’ Boarded by Alpha Violet Ahead of London Film Festival World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based sales agency Alpha Violet has acquired international sales rights to “Prince,” the darkly funny feature from Uruguayan filmmaker Federico Borgia, ahead of its world premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Festival this October. Set against the decaying seaside luxury of Punta del Este in Uruguay, “Prince” explores class divisions, grief and domestic absurdity. […]
Global
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
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Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Steinem was a celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life.
Technology
Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino
The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Global
Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII
More than 2,000 people in Finland are participating in the largest civil defense drill in Europe since the end of World War II
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Fire erupts during demolition of quake-damaged chimney at paper factory in Japan
A fire has broken out during the demolition of a chimney at a paper factory in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture
Markets
Florida Judge Cans Investment Funds’ Lawsuit vs. Lighthouse Insurance Exec
A Florida judge this week effectively dismissed a lawsuit brought by private equity firms who charged that Lighthouse Property Insurance executives misled investors about the extent of losses from Hurricane Ida in 2021. By entering into a 2021 note purchase …
Markets
Floridians Saved Almost $3B on HO and Auto Premiums Last Year, Actuarial Report Finds
Average homeowner insurance rates in Florida did not decline in 2025, but they increased less than 1%, down sharply from the double-digit average increases seen in 2022 and 2023. And auto insurance rates in the state did fall—by 4.1% last …
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Four to face trial accused of murdering baby
The four Slovakian nationals will stand trial at Sheffield Crown Court in April, a judge rules.
California
Fox News cuts ties with Maria Bartiromo, weeks after she vanished from her own shows
Bartiromo, who hosted "Sunday Morning Futures" and "Mornings with Maria," has been off the air since Aug. 9.
Markets
Fox News parts ways with longtime host Maria Bartiromo
Fox News Media is announcing that Maria Bartiromo is no longer with the company
Global
France records its hottest summer since measurements began over a century ago
France has recorded its hottest summer since measurements began over a century ago, according to the environment minister
Technology
Frank Marshall and Nigel Sinclair Reveal and Discuss Their New Doc ‘Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes’ (Exclusive)
The film, with which the legendary singer/songwriter of The Who cooperated, focuses on 'Lifehouse,' an unfinished science fiction rock opera that was intended as a follow-up to 'Tommy.'
California
From $300,000 EVs to dancing bots: The El Segundo firm sliding into Tesla's slipstream
Faraday Future, a high-end electric vehicle company, is moving its focus to AI and humanoid robots that could aid in education, housework and companionship.
Culture
From the Archives: Liz Smith on Gloria Steinem’s Coming of Age in America
Gloria Steineim—the era-defining feminist activist, journalist, author, and organizer—has died at 92. Here, we revisit a profile of Steinem by Liz Smith from Vogue’s June 1971 issue.
Global
Fun, flirty and fried to perfection: farewell to Chicken Shop Date, the YouTube show that helped kill off TV
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s series helped turn YouTube into a world-beating phenomenon. As it bows out, we remember its best bits – from mocking MC Ghetts to that sizzling tension with Billie Eilish and Andrew Garfield When Amelia Dimoldenberg posted a video to social media this week, telling an unknown companion “we need to talk”, it felt like a monumental announcement was on the horizon. And so it came to pass. Chicken Shop Date, Dimoldenberg’s YouTube series , is coming to an end. The press release covering the announcement came packed with superlatives. Chicken Shop Date has generated 34m hours of views over the years, and has reached 97% of all countries on the planet. What it didn’t mention is that Chicken Shop Date helped to legitimise YouTube as a platform that has taken on – and perhaps beaten – television. The very fact that the Guardian is covering the end of a YouTube video series
Technology
Genesco Shares Climb After Q2 Earnings Beat as Journeys and Johnston & Murphy Continue to Drive Growth
The company also received $22.5 million in tariff refunds, including interest, during the second quarter this year.
Science
Genetically modified pig kidney keeps man alive for record nine months
Organ kept Tim Andrews off dialysis and acted as a ‘bridge’ while he waited for a human transplant in the US A genetically modified kidney from a pig called Wilma has kept a 66-year-old man with kidney failure alive for a record nine months and successfully acted as a “bridge” to a human transplant in a world first. Tim Andrews was seriously ill with end-stage kidney disease caused by type 2 diabetes and had only a 9% chance of receiving a human kidney within five years, against a more than 40% risk of dying or being removed from the waiting list. Continue reading...
Technology
George Lucas Says Opening Lucas Museum ‘Almost Broke My Will’: ‘It’s Taken So Long to Get Here’
George Lucas previewed the long-in-the-works Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles on Wednesday, and Lucas said of the Herculean effort, “I’m fascinated by doing things that people say can’t be done.” “I’m used to doing the impossible,” said the “Star Wars” creator, who, along with his wife Mellody Hobson, has been working on […]
Technology
George Michael's 'Faith' guitar up for auction
The guitar he played in the Faith video is part of a collection belonging to his PA
Global
Global warming will exceed 1.5-degree limit, UN says in report that maps path back below danger zone
In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. So now the world must figure out how to get temperatures below the danger zone and back to safety, officials say.
Culture
Gloria Steinem Has Died at 92, Chinese Participants Threaten to Withdraw from Gwangju Biennale, and More: Morning Links for September 3, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
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Gloria Steinem obituary
Unflinching campaigner for women’s and civil rights who galvanised a generation of activists Gloria Steinem, who has died aged 92, was a writer, community organiser, political campaigner and a charismatic feminist activist who called herself “an entrepreneur of social change”. She spent much of her life on the road, often accompanied by equally committed fellow campaigners. Steinem loathed public speaking, but during two years travelling in India in her 20s, she moved from village to village, with “a sari, a cup and a comb” in a group countering religious intolerance. She said she learned then, as Gandhi taught, that a message was all the more powerful delivered “eye to eye”. Steinem, unlike some of her contemporaries, never recanted or modified her many causes, which included civil rights, violence against women, and the struggle for equality. She continued to argue that every
Culture
Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Activist, Has Died at 92
A social movement trailblazer who galvanized generations of young women and girls, Gloria Steinem passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2026.
Technology
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died at 92
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Gloria Steinem, charismatic feminist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, who urged women to pursue self-affirmation, political power and equality both in the workplace and at home, has died.
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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and journalist, dies at 92
"Gloria’s near-century on earth were years well-lived," an official social media account said.
Technology
Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92
Prolific author campaigned against domestic violence, female genital mutilation, pornography and the Vietnam and Gulf wars ‘We badly need to raise our boys more like our girls’: Gloria Steinem – a life in quotes Hillary Clinton leads tributes to Gloria Steinem: ‘Her activism was rooted in optimism’ Gloria Steinem, the American feminist and journalist whose activism helped push through greater rights for women around the world has died, aged 92. Steinem “passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her”, a statement shared to her Instagram page said. Continue reading...
Culture
Gloria Steinem’s Best Style Moments
The trailblazing journalist and social movement leader Gloria Steinem has died age 92. Vogue reflects on her style legacy and fashion as rebellion.
Technology
Gloria Steinem’s Farewell Interview to Stream on Netflix
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is the third subject to now appear on Netflix’s “Famous Last Words,” the series that banks interviews with notable figures meant to be shared only after their death. Steinem died Wednesday at her home in New York City. She was 92. Her interview with host and executive producer Brad Falchuk was […]
Culture
Gloria Steinem’s Life in Art
The feminist activist had a rich history with artists and the art world, including rooming with Barbara Nessim, mentoring Annie Leibovitz, and being refused at the door by Georgia O'Keeffe.
Technology
Goldfish crackers are getting a makeover as new health trends reshape the snack aisle
Campbell’s plans to introduce gluten-free, whole-grain and protein-packed versions of Goldfish to meet growing demand for healthy alternatives and combat rising competition.
Technology
Good Good Golf CEO, President Out After Tone-Deaf Ad Debacle
Heads roll at Good Good Golf — CEO Matt Kendrick and president Joe Flannery — following an ad debacle involving a Callaway branded driver.
Technology
Google starts September with AI momentum after longest monthly losing streak in over a decade
After a slow but extended selloff on Wall Steet, Google began September with renewed momentum, helped by new AI models.
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Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Gloria Steinem
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Technology
Guitar used by George Michael in Faith video goes up for auction
Gretsch Synchromatic 160 acoustic guitar expected to sell for as much as £120,000, as star lot in auction of items owned by late personal assistant Siobhan Bailey One of the most iconic items in George Michael’s career, the acoustic guitar he energetically strummed in the video for 1987’s Faith, is going up for auction. The guitar, a Gretsch Synchromatic 160 with a sunburst finish to the body, has an estimated sale price of £60,000-£120,000. It comes with a case featuring the words Rockabilly Rebel pasted on it – a reference to the twangy, 1950s-referencing sound of Faith, which topped the US charts for four weeks and became a foundation stone of Michael’s post-Wham! solo career. Continue reading...
Science
HHS flip-flops on disability lawsuit
Drug overdose deaths decreasing, a path to patients for AI devices, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Culture
Harry Styles’ Together, Together Tour 2026: Here’s Where to Buy Last-Minute New York Residency Tickets Online
Styles is back and ready to boogie with fans in support of his new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally .
Markets
Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
Technology
Here’s the first 4K 120Hz UST projector with optical lens shift
Detail-preserving optical lens shift is not something you expect to find on an ultra-short throw projector running Google TV, but that's exactly what you'll find inside of Awol Vision's new LuxVision. It also promises to produce an incredibly bright (6000 ISO Lumens) 4K 120Hz image measuring 120 inches when placed just 7.5 inches from the […] A projector for people who can afford to call this a “man cave.” | Image: Awol Vision Detail-preserving optical lens shift is not something you expect to find on an ultra-short throw projector running Google TV, but that's exactly what you'll find inside of Awol Vision's new LuxVision. It also promises to produce an incredibly bright (6000 ISO Lumens) 4K 120Hz image measuring 120 inches when placed just 7.5 inches from the wall. The vertical lens shift is the star here. Most UST projectors use digital trickery to manipulate the image onto the
Technology
Here’s what Nvidia’s $13 billion Hugging Face deal means for the world of AI
The acquisition will give Nvidia access to “one of the most important parcels of real estate in the AI market” and promote open-source technology.
Technology
Hikers describe intense rain and wind before floodwaters ravage Grand Canyon
It was a monster of a storm that formed within minutes
California
Hiltzik: Medicare for All is back on the political front burner. A Democratic majority could pass it
Democrats have begun running on a Medicare for All platform. It's about time
Technology
Hohem’s tiny steadycam has a removable action cam
Hohem is trying something new with its Eyepic handheld stabilized camera to differentiate it from existing offerings from companies like DJI and Insta360. At its core, the camera is functionally similar to devices like the Osmo Pocket 4 and Insta360 Luna Ultra with a rotating preview screen and a small camera module stabilized by a […] Hohem is trying something new with its Eyepic handheld stabilized camera to differentiate it from existing offerings from companies like DJI and Insta360. At its core, the camera is functionally similar to devices like the Osmo Pocket 4 and Insta360 Luna Ultra with a rotating preview screen and a small camera module stabilized by a three-axis gimbal. But the Eyepic borrows an idea popularized by recent action cams by letting you detach the magnetic camera module and use it as a tiny standalone camera you can mount or wear. The Eyepic captures 4K vide
Technology
Hollywood Veterans Launch aTwist Microdrama Platform With Horror, Comedy and Animated Series
The new app from Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun is rolling out with an initial slate of 10 shows including a spoof of verticals and an unscripted show about a Vegas spending spree.
Global
Hong Kong court upholds convictions of Cardinal Joseph Zen and others over protester relief fund
A Hong Kong court on Thursday rejected the appeal brought by a 94-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal and four others over their convictions for failing to register a now-defunct fund that aimed to help people arrested in the anti-government protests in 2019
Global
Hope for survivors in Nepal as tunnel rescue efforts continue
South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to find survivors following the Nepal-Tibet floods.
Global
Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
Culture
How CEO Olivier Bron Capitalized on Bloomingdale’s Big Moment
Saks Global’s bankruptcy became an opportunity for Bloomingdale’s, which had been laying the groundwork to win in a difficult market for the last three years under Bron.
Global
How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.
Technology
How Meta will pull off massive changes to its social media apps
Meta settled its child safety case. Now comes the hard part of actually implementing changes to its social media platforms. Here's what to expect.
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How Silicon Valley used Main Street’s outrage against California privacy law
Senate Bill 690 promises to stop abusive wiretapping suits against small businesses. Privacy advocates warn it also quietly shields tech giants from major lawsuits.
Technology
How Sonos rebooted itself
Today, I’m talking with Tom Conrad, the CEO of Sonos. Tom and I have known each other for a long time — he was the chief technology officer of Pandora, VP of product at Snap, and the chief product officer of Quibi. He was also on the board at Sonos during its disastrous 2024 app […] Today, I’m talking with Tom Conrad, the CEO of Sonos. Tom and I have known each other for a long time — he was the chief technology officer of Pandora, VP of product at Snap, and the chief product officer of Quibi. He was also on the board at Sonos during its disastrous 2024 app redesign that threatened to crash the entire brand. Tom took over as interim CEO to right the ship during that period, and then took the permanent role just about a year ago. As you’ll hear him say, he thinks Sonos is fully out of that period now, and on to its next chapter with a huge product and platform launch called So
Science
How a new instrument could reveal the secrets of the stars
MOONS, which was built by a team lead from Scotland, has started its work at the Very Large Telescope in Chile.
Technology
How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour
Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.
California
How the influencer industry is taking center stage in Burbank
As traditional film and TV production keeps shrinking in Los Angeles, YouTube creators are expanding into Burbank's soundstages.
Technology
Hugging Face approached Nvidia’s Huang weeks ahead of $12.9B acquisition, CEO tells CNBC
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that with Hugging Face, the chipmaker will "expand access to AI for developers and institutions worldwide."
Technology
Hundreds gather to urge Scottish government to pause datacentre boom
Opposition mounts as at least 20 projects proposed, including one in Fife billed as second largest in world Kat Jones may be the closest thing Scotland has to Erin Brockovich in 2026. Standing in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat outside Holyrood, the 52-year-old is revving up the crowd of protesters around her. “Who is here from Lammermuir? Ayrshire? What about Aberdeen?” she calls to the crowd. On Thursday, hundreds travelled to Edinburgh to call for an immediate moratorium on Scotland’s datacentre boom, which includes one project in Auchtertool, Fife, that has been billed as the second largest in the world. Continue reading...
Markets
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.
Culture
I Dunked My Face in Ice Water Every Morning for 2 Weeks—Here’s How It Shifted My Nervous System
It didn’t transform me into a picture of zen overnight,” writes Daisy Jones. “But it did move the needle somewhat.”
Technology
I held the first truly bezel-free phone
Cast your mind back a decade or so, and smartphone makers were obsessed with shrinking the bezel on phones. Screens got bigger, the black bars around them got smaller, and for a while it looked like truly edge-to-edge displays were imminent. Then, progress just stopped. The bezel shrunk down until it was a millimeter or […] Cast your mind back a decade or so, and smartphone makers were obsessed with shrinking the bezel on phones. Screens got bigger, the black bars around them got smaller, and for a while it looked like truly edge-to-edge displays were imminent. Then, progress just stopped. The bezel shrunk down until it was a millimeter or so on every side, on just about every phone, and phone manufacturers seemed to agree as one that this was probably far enough. Tecno, a budget brand in the same family as Itel and Infinix, has stepped up to see if it could push things just a litt
Global
I own six guns. Here’s how to talk to conservatives about firearms
In rural America, guns are a fact of life. But even conservatives agree that properly locking them up is crucial in preventing deaths I have six guns in my house. The first was a vintage Winchester 12-gauge. It was the winter of 1990, and my husband and I had just moved from an urban block in north-west Philadelphia to a 100-year-old farmhouse in Appalachian Virginia, where my family goes back seven generations. Continue reading...
Global
ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown
The ICE officer faces federal charges related to the January shooting in Minnesota.
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ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man in Minneapolis charged with lying to investigators
Julio Sosa-Celis, who was shot in the leg by Christian Castro and survived, was one of three people shot by federal immigration agents during Trump’s ‘Operation Metro Surge’ A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has been indicted on charges of lying to investigators about the events leading up to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown earlier this year, according to multiple reports. A source told the Associated Press that Christian Castro, the officer accused of shooting Julio Sosa-Celis in the leg in January, has been charged by US federal prosecutors with making false statements to federal investigators. He had been previously charged in state court. Continue reading...
Technology
Igniting Roman’s Journey
Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 a.m. EDT on Aug. 30 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Roman pairs a large […]
California
In 'Mayday,' Ryan Reynolds finds his ultimate odd-couple match in Kenneth Branagh
Apple TV's 'Mayday' mashes the Cold War with 'Top Gun' and every buddy adventure-comedy you've ever loved and serves it up with stars who appear to be having as much fun as audiences will.
Global
In Chile, injured penguins sport copper vests to help them heal
Researchers in Chile have designed special vests for penguins to help them recover during El Nino
Technology
Inside Robert Pattinson’s Eerie Chris Hansen Transformation in ‘Primetime’: “A Reconfigured Egregore”
The actor goes in-depth on the hot-button A24 film for the first time, alongside director Lance Oppenheim: “Every day Rob would come in and would do something that felt like he was almost jumping off a cliff.”
Technology
Insurance Again Dominates Number of Complaints to Oregon Consumer Advocates
Insurance continued to be the biggest generator of complaints to the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, according to the division, which reported it recovered $3.88 million through the first six months of 2026. Insurance produced the majority of complaints filed …
Science
Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London
Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts say An invasive mosquito capable of transmitting tropical diseases has been found breeding in homes in east London, with experts warning that the rapidly warming climate will lead to greater “incursions of invasive mosquitoes”. This is the first time the species has been identified breeding in the UK and the fourth time it has been detected. Continue reading...
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Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect
Investigators were scouring the scene of the downtown Minneapolis shooting that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others injured
Technology
Iran strikes Kuwait as Trump says renewed Mideast hostilities will not last 'too long'
On Thursday, Kuwait's army said it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran.
Global
Iran targets US bases as Israel warns sanctions could drive Tehran to ‘desperate steps’
Air bases used by US in UAE and Kuwait hit as Israeli defence chief says Iran’s regime fears collapse due to economic pressures Iran has continued to demonstrate an ability to target bases in the Gulf used by the US despite six months of war and a new sanctions regime described by the Trump administration as an “economic D-day”. As Iran’s military targeted US bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, despite threats of further strikes by the US president, Israel’s defence chief warned that economic pressures from the sanctions could lead Tehran to escalate to more “extreme measures”. Continue reading...
Markets
Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?
At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.
Culture
Is the Cropped Trench Coat the Ultimate Transitional Hero?
From the runways to the high street, cropped trench coats are in for fall—and in a big way. Discover our favorites to streamline your transitional wardrobe.
Markets
Italy weighs the results as Giorgia Meloni's government sets a longevity record
Premier Giorgia Meloni’s conservative administration became Italy’s longest-serving uninterrupted government since World War II at 1,413 days on Thursday
Technology
Jack O’Connell Braves the Venice Heat (and Gets Sweaty) in Dior Look by Jonathan Anderson
The 'Ink' star slipped in and out of a tuxedo overcoat while hitting the red carpet for the world premiere and opening ceremony on Wednesday night.
Technology
Jane Fonda on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Trump and Tech Bros’ Desire for Longevity ‘While They’re Killing the Rest of Us’
A feisty Jane Fonda on Thursday spoke out about her opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, her aversion to Donald Trump, and the eerie desire that “tech bros, oligarchs and billionaires” have for longevity, “while they’re killing the rest of us,” as she put it. Fonda, 88, took questions from a small group of journalists […]
Technology
Japanese scientist Shirakawa, co-winner of 2000 Nobel Prize in chemistry, dies at 90
Japanese scientist Hideki Shirakawa, co-winner of the 2000 Nobel Prize in chemistry, has died at 90
Technology
Jennifer Aniston Joins Boyfriend Jim Curtis For Chat About Health, Wellness and Hypnotherapy
The couple, who have been dating for over a year, took part in a 92NY event in support of Curtis' new book 'The Book of Possibility.'
Culture
Jennifer Lawrence Gets Real About Beauty and Aging
From oxygen mist to “baby Botox” and bike helmets, the Oscar winner (and Dior ambassador) gives Vogue a refreshingly unfiltered take on the state of 2026 beauty and wellness.
Technology
Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator dies at 84
Tributes are paid to John Pickles, who formed the novelty pop act in Rotherham in 1989.
Technology
John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results
Department store chain’s Gift List ‘vodcast’ will be hosted by TV presenter Angela Scanlon Business live – latest updates John Lewis is launching an online chatshow and social media studio to help make itself and its products more visible to chatbots and more prominent in AI search results. The department store chain’s Gift List “vodcast” hosted by the TV presenter Angela Scanlon will air on YouTube with clips disseminated via other social media channels and comes after the success of its sister chain Waitrose’s Dish podcast. Continue reading...
Technology
John Malkovich Fights Back Tears During 13-Minute Venice Standing Ovation as ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Storms Into Oscar Race
In what will surely be one of the biggest standing ovations at Venice Film Festival this year, Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine” received a thunderous 13 minutes of applause at its world premiere on Thursday night and stormed into the Oscar race. John Malkovich got emotional and McDonagh looked touched as the cheering raged on, […]
Culture
John Malkovich Is My Venice Film Festival Fashion King
On the promo trail for ‘Wild Horse Nine’ in Venice, the actor has solidified his position as Hollywood’s coolest menswear star.
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Judge Bars EPA Effort to Send California Vehicle Emissions Rules to Congress
A judge in Washington on Wednesday blocked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from sending landmark California vehicle emissions rules for a potential repeal to the Republican-controlled Congress. The four waivers sent by the EPA to Congress for review granted California …
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Judge Strikes Down New York Plan to Charge Fossil-Fuel Firms $75B for Climate Damages
New York’s attempt to make fossil fuel-producing industries pay into a $75 billion fund to repair the damage wrought by climate change was struck down by a federal judge, who said the sweeping law reaches beyond a state’s responsibility and …
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Judge blocks another effort by Trump to limit birthright citizenship
A judge cited the earlier Supreme Court ruling blocking Trump's effort as precedent for blocking it again.
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June Ambrose Continues to Pump Up the ‘Sporty Meets Sexy’ Silhouettes at Naturalizer
This season sees the debut of the Zeva pump and the return of the Zyra pump.
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Justice Department Seeks Relief for Maryland Military Families from Illegal Fees
The Justice Department has issued a letter urging the Maryland Department of Transportation to stop efforts to collect nonresident vehicle permit fees from servicemembers and their spouses that violate the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).
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KISS Hits Highest Mark on Top Album Sales Chart in Over a Decade With ‘Destroys Anaheim ’76’
The newly mixed archival live set celebrates the 50th anniversary of an August 1976 Anaheim Stadium show.
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Kate and Rooney Mara Are Winning the Venice Film Festival Red Carpet
Kate and Rooney Mara, who co-star in Bucking Fastards together, are bringing sibling style to the glamorous film festival.
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Katy Perry Describes Justin Trudeau as ‘The Love of My Life’
The singer discussed her new relationship and her breakup with Orlando Bloom in a new interview
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Katy Perry Told Her Therapist She Was Looking For an ‘Epic, Legendary Love’ … And Then Justin Trudeau ‘Showed Up’
The singer opened up about her endless love for the former Canadian Prime Minister, who she met while on her Lifetimes tour.
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Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty After Grand Ole Opry Backlash: ‘Celebrate Music Like the Opry Does’
The country star commented on the Opry's Instagram post to clap back at those criticizing the rising singer/songwriter.
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Kendall Jenner Has Her Own Kind of Romance
The model and face of Emporio Armani’s Power of You fragrance reflects on her first Venice Film Festival and the beauty rituals she learned from her mom.
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Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
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King Charles, Emmanuel Macron, Andy Burnham Visit the Bayeux Tapestry for a VIP Preview
In a speech, King Charles said that the tapestry "tells the story of the beginning of what I like to think of as the French side of my family's history in these islands.”
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Kirstie Allsopp airlifted to hospital after fall during birthday celebrations
The TV presenter slipped and injured her leg while walking home from a beach in Devon with her family.
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Lawyer for Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan
A Chinese lawyer who defended an underground church in Beijing has fled to Taiwan and is seeking help for resettlement
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Legendary Drummer Alex Van Halen Knighted in the Netherlands
"I think institutions like this are important in people’s lives because it adds a dignity and a gravity to what we do," said the musician
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Lego Just Created Its First-Ever ‘Batman Returns’ Batmobile
The new set is part of a series of Batman releases celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lego Batman sets.
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Lemme, Honest Company and Chamberlain Coffee Among Hollywood Brands Discounted for iHerb Anniversary Sale
The heath and wellness e-tailer is celebrating 30 years with its steepest savings of the year.
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Leon Black sues House Oversight over Epstein probe subpoenas, won't appear Thursday
Black's attorneys say the NDAs being sought by the panel have nothing to do with his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto
Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.
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Lindsay Clancy jury sent home again without verdict in murder trial
Deadlocked jurors to return on Friday to see if they can reach a decision after dramatic day of deliberations Analysis: how ‘forensic fandom’ threatens postpartum psychosis awareness The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial went home without a verdict Thursday in a dramatic sixth day of deliberations. Her defense lawyer told the judge that the panel’s foreperson said in a note that a single juror would not follow the court’s instructions about reasonable doubt and was holding up a verdict. Continue reading...
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Live Updates: Judge sends Lindsay Clancy's deadlocked jurors home after 6th day
If jurors ultimately cannot agree on a verdict, Judge William Sullivan could declare a mistrial.
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Lloyd’s Reports Improved Combined Ratio on H1 Underwriting Profit of £1.9B
Lloyd’s of London reported an improved first-half combined ratio of 90.8%, (H1 2025: 92.5%), which drove an underwriting profit of £1.9 billion (US$2.6 billion), compared with £1.5 billion (US$2.0 billion) in H1 2025. The major claims ratio improved to 6.8% …
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Lomu review – fascinatingly nuanced tribute to rugby’s first superstar
His destructive pace and power changed the game for ever, but behind the fame and impassive exterior of this gentle giant was a life of chaos and emotional discord There’s an inevitable air of melancholy overhanging this profile of New Zealand rugby star Jonah Lomu; we all know how the story ended for this magnificent human specimen, who died in 2015 aged 40 as a result of a longterm kidney disorder. Lomu, of course, became a legend of the game after breaking into the All Blacks side – the ferociously high-achieving New Zealand national team, for anyone outside the rugby-appreciating universe – at the scarcely believable age of 19; his special combination of a tank-like physique, electric pace and ability to slalom at high speed gave him an almost unstoppable force in what is arguably the toughest contact sport of all. Lomu had the bulk and power of a forward (I liked the detail that he
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London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
Wayve robotaxis added to Uber app and will have human in front ready to take over if needed – but only 15 cars licensed Londoners are now able to hire self-driving taxis for the first time, after rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles were added to the Uber app on Thursday. The chances of landing a robotaxi on request immediately are slim, with only 15 vehicles so far licensed. That contrasts with the more than 100,000 private hire vehicles in the capital – roughly the same number of Uber customers who have registered to take autonomous rides. Continue reading...
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Lucas Museum CEO Responds to Staff Departures: George Lucas ‘Has Always Been Chief Curator’
"The planning, the mission, vision and values of this organization have never changed," she said.
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MS NOW Doubles Down on Crooked Media, Adding ‘Lovett or Leave It’ to Weekend Lineup (Exclusive)
Jon Lovett's show will follow a block of other Crooked Media shows on Saturday nights.
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MUNA & UGG’s Back-to-School Collab Is About More Than Fashion — It’s About Self-Expression
UGG’s back-to-school campaign puts authenticity front and center, tapping MUNA to encourage students to embrace their individuality as they head back to school.
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Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country
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Man sentenced to 20 years over a 'Texas Killing Fields' case, decades after dozens of bodies found
A man convicted over a “Texas Killing Fields” death has been sentenced by a jury to 20 years in prison
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Margaret Preston: Australia’s most beloved and contested artist?
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia has staged the first Preston retrospective in 20 years, exploring what was gained and flattened in her quest to create a singular Australian aesthetic Hanging at the entrance of the new Margaret Preston exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria are three of her instantly recognisable still lifes. Each depicts a vase brimming with native flora: bell-shaped gumnuts, silvery eucalyptus leaves and bristly banksias. These are identifiably Australian plants, painted in what might be described as an Australian style, reflecting Preston’s lifelong ambition to define a national aesthetic. Look more closely, though, and this simplistic story begins to unravel. Her 1928 painting Western Australian Gum Blossom features a blocky background of creamy rectangles that gesture to the modernist and abstract movements that were flourishing in Europe at the time, as
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Margo Price, Robert Plant, Brandi Carlile Set for Americana Honors & Awards
The event will be held Sept. 16 in Nashville.
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Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News after more than a decade; no reason specified for departure
Fox News Media has parted ways with politically influential financial journalist Maria Bartiromo after more than a decade, the company announced Thursday hours after Fox Business Network aired the final episode of the show that bears her name.
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Mark Sanchez plans guilty plea to charges stemming from fight outside hotel
Former Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty to charges ahead of a trial stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel
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Markets/Coverages: Philadelphia Insurance Debuts Platform for Storage Tank Policies
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) announced the launch of PHLY TankEAS, a self-service online platform that allows agents and brokers to quote, bind, and issue admitted policies for eligible risks under PHLY’s Storage Tank Environmental Policy (STEP) program. The portal reduces …
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Martin McDonagh says CIA has ‘done awful things all around the world’
McDonagh’s new film, Wild Horse Nine, stars John Malkovich as an agent in 1970s Chile who feels ‘guilt and regret’ over his role in global interventions The US’s history of intervening in democratic processes around the world deserves more attention in the light of current political developments, playwright and film-maker Martin McDonagh has said, as his Oscar-tipped film about a rueful CIA agent premieres at the Venice film festival. “I’ve been very interested in the truth of what the CIA has been doing over the last 60 years, and the awful things they’ve done all around the world,” McDonagh said about Wild Horse Nine, his first film since his 2022 tragicomedy The Banshees of Inisherin . “I think maybe something that’s not talked about enough. We know what the KGB are like, but we probably don’t question the CIA’s activity as much as we ought to.” Continue reading...
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Martin McDonagh’s 'Wild Horse Nine' hits Venice Film Festival with a dark CIA tale
Martin McDonagh has crafted a new film, “Wild Horse Nine,” which debuts Thursday at the Venice Film Festival
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Meet the Indian Wedding Stylists Brands Need to Know
Luxury brands are chasing India’s biggest bridal budgets. They need the handful of stylists who decide where that money actually goes.
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Meet the Michelin Star Chef Now Making New York’s Hardest-to-Get Pies
In Queens, pastry chef Michelle Kogan—formerly of Nobu and Torrisi—is igniting a craze for her elevated, handmade pies. “Anything that creates something heartwarming and joyful is what I’m here to do,” she says.
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Michael Sheen says Wales should be asked if it wants the Prince of Wales title back
Sheen was speaking ahead of his portrayal of Owain Glyndwr, the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales.
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Microseries Studio and Platform aTwist Officially Launches With First Slate of Originals
Vertical/microseries studio and platform aTwist, founded by TV vets Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun, launched Thursday with a slate of scripted, unscripted and animation originals. As previously announced, the new company is launching with a wide range of genres — including comedy, drama, horror and romance — from producers like “The Bold and […]
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Microsoft discloses Azure revenue as part of major financial reporting changes
Microsoft is changing how it reports its finances to investors by splitting its businesses into two segments and disclosing quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud business for the first time. The changes are meant to reflect the ongoing impact of AI on Microsoft and how the company now operates. The software giant has previously reported […] Microsoft is changing how it reports its finances to investors by splitting its businesses into two segments and disclosing quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud business for the first time. The changes are meant to reflect the ongoing impact of AI on Microsoft and how the company now operates. The software giant has previously reported revenue from three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. This is now simplifying to two: Agents and Infra, and Devices and Consumer. Devices and Consumer w
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Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option
Microsoft says it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The change to a pay-as-you-go model is part of some sweeping changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today, and is designed for people who don't use cloud access enough to warrant a monthly subscription. "Players […] Microsoft says it will let anyone access Xbox Cloud Gaming in November, without the need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass. The change to a pay-as-you-go model is part of some sweeping changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today , and is designed for people who don't use cloud access enough to warrant a monthly subscription. "Players will be able to purchase cloud playtime hours through the Xbox Store and stream eligible games they own on supported devices," says the Xbox team. "This will provide another option for people who want occasional access to cloud gaming or do no
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Microsoft slashes Xbox Cloud Gaming to just 15 hours a month for Ultimate subscribers
Microsoft is announcing some major changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today, less than a year after opening up cloud gaming to its Xbox Game Pass Premium and Essential tiers. While all Game Pass plans have included unlimited cloud gaming over the past year, from November this will be limited to just 15 hours on Ultimate, […] Microsoft is announcing some major changes to Xbox Cloud Gaming today, less than a year after opening up cloud gaming to its Xbox Game Pass Premium and Essential tiers. While all Game Pass plans have included unlimited cloud gaming over the past year, from November this will be limited to just 15 hours on Ultimate, 10 hours for Premium subscribers, and a measly 5 hours for Game Pass Essential. "We recognize that introducing limits is a meaningful change, particularly for players who regularly spend more time gaming through the cloud," says the Xbox team in a blog pos
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Miley Cyrus Declares ‘The Kids Don’t Wanna Dance’ on New Single
"Bass Persuades" is the first glimpse into the singer's 10th studio album of the same name
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Miley Wants You Dancing in New “Bass Persuades” Video
The artist formerly known as Miley Cyrus is gearing up to release a new album
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Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Filing a False Claim with the IRS
A Minnesota man pleaded guilty yesterday to filing a false claim with the IRS.
Global
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.
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Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs missing steering wheels and brake pedals onto Austin, Texas, streets Thursday in a bet Americans will get over their fears of “no control” rides and hop inside
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My wife and I are in our 70s. Should we move to California and take on a bigger mortgage to be near our kids?
“We currently live in a relatively low-cost, lower-tax Northwest state.”
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NASA to Cover Progress 96 Spacecraft Launch, Docking
NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the crew aboard the International Space Station. The unpiloted Progress 96 resupply spacecraft is scheduled to launch at 12:15 p.m. EDT (9:15 p.m. Baikonur time), Wednesday, Sept. 9, on a […]
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NASA’s Hubble Spies Superbubble Scene
This Hubble Space Telescope image features a sprawling cosmic vista called N44.
Global
NBA hits LA Clippers with a record fine for circumventing salary cap
The NBA handed out one of its harshest penalties ever against the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with star forward Kawhi Leonard. The league suspended the team's owner, stripped draft picks and fined the Clippers $30 million. William Brangham discussed more with David Aldridge of The Athletic.
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NBC News 9/11 Coverage Includes Special Broadcasts of ‘Dateline,’ ‘Today’
NBC News will present never-before-seen footage from its coverage of 9/11 in a documentary on “Dateline” as part of its commemmoration of the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on that date. The NBCUniversal-backed news division will present special coverage across next week on “Today,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Dateline,” “Meet the Press,” NBC News Now […]
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NFL set for first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, in international expansion
The San Francisco 49ers and the L.A. Rams are playing the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally.
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Nan Goldin Photographs 30th Anniversary Campaign for Acne Studios
Her sitters include Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Peter Schlesinger, Sandra Poulson, and Juliette Lewis, all of whom come from Acne's "creative family."
Culture
Nessun Dolore review – sketchy Roman fable of liberal white guilt
Venice film festival A white man’s eyes are opened to cruelty and racism when a young boy is thrust into his life in Gianni Amelio’s bold but ultimately naive drama From the heart of Rome, and broadly in an Italian tradition of sentimentalist realism, film-maker Gianni Amelio brings us a fairytale of the city, about the liberal white guilt of those who live a prosperous pain-free existence and those whom Frantz Fanon called the wretched of the earth. There is some incidental interest and the film is beautifully shot, but finally it buckles under the weight of its own preposterousness and naivety. It is also sketchy about how and why people go into and come out of prison; the final shot, a supposedly heartwarming visionary moment of redemption and reconciliation, looks absurd. Continue reading...
Technology
News Wrap: Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on mail ballot order
In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to lift a block on a plan to restrict mail-in voting, federal prosecutors are charging an immigration officer with lying about the shooting of a Venezuelan man and billionaire Leon Black is defying a Congressional subpoena to address his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and instead is suing the House panel.
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Nippon TV, TBS and BEAJ to Lead Tokyo Market Conferences
Tokyo’s TIFFCOM market has unveiled the first wave of its newly rebranded conference program, with Nippon Television Network Corp., Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings and the Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ) headlining three sessions at the Oct. 28-30 market in Tokyo. Visitor registration is running roughly 20% ahead of where it stood at this […]
Global
Nobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil deal
Opposition leader says interim government lacking democratic mandate to negotiate on natural resources • The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has questioned Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela’s interim government, saying the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime”. In her first public comments since Trump announced what he called “the biggest oil deal in world history” with Venezuela last Friday, Machado walked a diplomatic tightrope between challenging the agreement and trying not to rile the White House. Continue reading...
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Norah O'Donnell returns to 'CBS Mornings' as co-host
O'Donnell rejoins Gayle King and Nate Burleson at the table of the struggling morning program.
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Norah O’Donnell Returns to ‘CBS Mornings’ in Latest Network Shake Up
O'Donnell will join Gayle King and Nate Burleson on the network morning show, in addition to her expanded role at '60 Minutes.'
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Norway seizes Russian vessel to enforce $4.22B Ukrainian arbitration claim
Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian vessel in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard
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Norway seizes Russian vessel to enforce $4.22B Ukrainian arbitration claim
Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian vessel in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard
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Notes from the Field: Cannabis Detection Among Overdose Deaths - United States, 2021-2025
This report describes cannabis detection in drug overdose deaths during 2021-2025.
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Nvidia buying artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $13 billion
Nvidia is buying artificial intelligence software platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion
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Nvidia is buying Hugging Face for almost $13 billion
Nvidia has agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, bringing one of the most popular hosting platforms for open-source AI models, datasets, and tools under the ownership of the world's biggest AI chipmaker. Hugging Face is an online platform founded in 2016 that gives AI developers a space to share their projects and data […] Nvidia has agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, bringing one of the most popular hosting platforms for open-source AI models, datasets, and tools under the ownership of the world's biggest AI chipmaker. Hugging Face is an online platform founded in 2016 that gives AI developers a space to share their projects and data with other users and the general public. It's often described as the "GitHub" for AI due to its browsable library of open-source machine learning models and emphasis on community collaboration features. "Together, we will scale Hu
Technology
Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.
Technology
Nvidia to buy developer platform Hugging Face in $12.9bn deal
Semi-conductor giant bets that support for open AI models could offset potential slowdown in demand for chips Nvidia will buy the popular developer platform Hugging Face for nearly $13bn, betting that support for open AI models could offset a potential slowdown in demand for the semiconductor giant’s chips. Shares in Nvidia were slightly lower after the $12.93bn (£9.57bn) deal – which ranks among its biggest ever – was announced for the database of AI models on Thursday. Continue reading...
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Nvidia to spend $13 billion on Hugging Face, leaving it as an open source platform
Nvidia is buying artificial intelligence software platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion
Global
Officials looking to ID young girl, man found dead in same area in separate incidents
Los Angeles County authorities said they're working to identify a young girl and a man whose bodies were mysteriously found in the same channel several miles apart.
Culture
Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit, KATSEYE Among Headliners For Lollapalooza India 2027
The fifth edition of the festival will take place at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai on Jan. 23-24.
Culture
On Display, On Fyah & Feelin’ Jovani: ‘The Real Housewives’ & Andy Cohen Take Us Inside 20 Years of Bravo-Fueled Music
Housewives past & present look back on their most iconic songs to celebrate Bravo's milestone anniversary.
Culture
On the Podcast: Isaac Mizrahi Talks Food, Culture, and the Legacy of ‘Unzipped‘
For this Thursday’s episode of “The Run-Through,” Nicole Phelps catches up with Isaac Mizrahi ahead of the re-release of his cult 1995 fashion documentary.
Technology
OpenAI begins rolling out Astra model after warning of its advanced cyber capabilities
OpenAI said companies participating in its application-based cybersecurity program will be first to get access to Astra.
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OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release
Astra’s arrival comes days after Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, described AGI as an ‘irrelevant marketing term’ The president of OpenAI, Greg Brockman, has claimed the world has entered a new era of artificial general intelligence after the release of his company’s latest model, Astra, which it described as the “world’s most intelligent and aligned model”. Brockman made the claim on Thursday as the San Francisco company released the model only weeks after a serious AI safety incident involving other models under its development caused international concern and a pause in Astra’s training. Continue reading...
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OpenAI’s next big AI model has ‘entered the AGI era’
OpenAI's next big model is here: GPT-6 Astra. The company calls it a "generational leap in capability" for areas like cybersecurity, professional work, software engineering, science, and computer use. As OpenAI announced earlier this week, it's also the first model designated as meeting OpenAI's "critical cybersecurity capability threshold" - but the company promises that won't […] OpenAI's next big model is here: GPT-6 Astra. The company calls it a "generational leap in capability" for areas like cybersecurity, professional work, software engineering, science, and computer use. As OpenAI announced earlier this week , it's also the first model designated as meeting OpenAI's "critical cybersecurity capability threshold" - but the company promises that won't lead to a repeat of its models hacking a rival company's internal systems. "If we fast-forward a couple of years, and we look b
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Opinion: I was a doula before I was an OB-GYN. I wish the two professions understood each other more
“The longer I practice, the more I think many conflicts in maternity care come from a simple misunderstanding,” writes Debra Eluobaju, a doula turned OB-GYN.
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Opinion: STAT+: A surprising bright spot at the FDA on regulating unproven stem cells
“These successes are surprising, worth discussing, and even celebrating a bit,” STAT Lab Dish columnist Paul Knoepfler writes of the FDA and stem cells.
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Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s First Read of the Race
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage assesses all 24 Academy Awards categories.
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Oscars: Romania Picks Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ as Best International Feature Contender
Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan star in Cristian Mungiu‘s Palme d'Or winner as two strictly religious Romanian parents who relocate to a small Norwegian village and find themselves accused of child abuse,
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Oura files for IPO amid Americans’ obsession with tracking their sleep, steps and heart rates
The offering is part of a trend that pairs wearable technology with ‘preventative healthcare’
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Outside Gloria Steinem’s Home, Her Legacy Lives On
Mourners paid tribute on Thursday at the Upper East Side home where the activist and author held gatherings for decades.
Technology
Pacific leaders at summit fail to reach unanimous condemnation of China's ballistic missile launch
Pacific nation leaders have expressed collective concern over China's ballistic missile launch into their waters
Global
Pakistan security forces kill 15 militants attempting to cross from Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military says its security forces have killed 15 militants attempting to cross into the country from neighboring Afghanistan
Global
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.
Technology
Peatland Fires Darken Skies in Indonesia
With Indonesia gripped by drought, fires are smoldering on the surface and underground.
Technology
People Moves: Pharmacists Mutual Names Shaw as VP and Head of Claims
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group announces that Sharon Duez Shaw has been named Vice President and Head of Claims. Shaw joined the organization on August 31, 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition from Peter Lambert, Senior Vice President, who …
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People Moves: Silva to Succeed Retiring Welch as Amica Chief Claims Officer
Silva to Succeed Retiring Welch as Amica SVP and Chief Claims Officer Amica Mutual Insurance Co., headquartered in Lincoln, Rhode Island, announced that Sean Welch, senior vice president and chief claims officer, will retire at the end of the year …
Culture
Porter Wagoner to Pitbull to Post Malone: 25 Dolly Parton Collaborations That Hit Billboard’s Charts
Parton charted with more than 60 artists, from Wagoner in 1967 to Belles this year.
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Protecting Dynamic Industrial Robot Cable Carriers
This article is brought to you by Tsubaki KabelSchlepp . In modern automated manufacturing, six-axis articulated robots perform high-speed, multidirectional maneuvers under demanding operational cycles. However, as robot arms swivel, rotate, and extend, the electrical cables, fiber optics, and pneumatic hoses supplying them endure severe mechanical stress. Torsional twist, rapid acceleration, and repeated contact with machine structures often lead to premature conductor fatigue, insulation breakdown, and costly unplanned production halts. To overcome these multi-axis motion challenges, the Tsubaki KabelSchlepp Robotrax System provides a specialized three-dimensional cable carrier engineered specifically for complex robotic motion. Managing High Tensile Forces With Central Steel Technology Conventional cable carriers often transfer operational movement stress directly onto internal electr
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Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view major U.S. stake in their reserves as a surrender
A troubled nation's pride took a bruising last week when acting President Delcy Rodríguez agreed to give the United States control of roughly one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves – the largest in the world.
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Public given rare access as Thomas More painting goes under microscope
Visitors to Nostell in West Yorkshire will get to see cutting-edge research into work considered the only faithful copy of Holbein masterpiece A spectacular, internationally important painting of Thomas More and his family is to have its secrets explored as the public look on. The open heritage science project, scheduled to begin on Thursday, is a UK first and will deploy techniques used at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam during its famous public restoration of Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch . Continue reading...
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Publishing Briefs: Only Good People Launches, Partners With Sony Music Publishing for Only Good Songs
Publishing signings this week include Harry Beech with Electric Feel, Phil Barton with BMG and more.
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QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Heat-Related Deaths, by Age Group - United States, 2024
This report describes heat-related deaths by age group during 2024.
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Radu Jude’s ‘The Diary of a Chambermaid’ Secures U.S. Distribution With Film Movement (EXCLUSIVE)
Film Movement has acquired U.S. rights to Radu Jude’s “The Diary of a Chambermaid,” the Romanian filmmaker’s first French-language feature, following its world premiere in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. The deal was announced by Film Movement president Michael Rosenberg and Kevin Chneiweiss of Paris-based SBS International. Produced by Saïd Ben Saïd of SBS Productions, the film […]
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Razed by wildfire, erased by USPS: Hawaiians fight to restore mail delivery
Wildfire victims rebuilt their homes in Lahaina only to find USPS had ‘eliminated’ their addresses – while houses that didn’t burn receive mail as normal Two months after a devastating wildfire whipped through Lahaina in August 2023, Pam Reader was allowed back to see what was left of her home. With a heavy heart, she returned to the Hawaiian oceanside town now filled with endless blocks of burned houses. As she rounded her corner, she saw the only thing remaining was her bright turquoise mailbox. “It was an old crappy mailbox,” Reader said. “It was metal, though, which is why I think it survived.” Continue reading...
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Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending
Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".
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Remembering Gloria Steinem and her trailblazing fight for women's rights
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering journalist and activist who became one of the most recognizable voices of the modern women's movement, has died at the age of 92. For more than half a century, Steinem challenged entrenched ideas about gender and power, helping bring the fight for women's equality from the margins of American life into the mainstream. Jeffrey Brown has this remembrance.
Global
Renewed clashes erupt in southwestern Somalia between government and militias
Renewed fighting has erupted between government forces and militias near Somalia’s southwestern city of Baidoa
Technology
Reshoring Rises, But Concerns About America’s Close Trade Ties Remain
Reshoring is on an upward trend, but headwinds persist for manufacturers looking to bring operations closer to home.
Science
Rich people more likely to steal children’s sweets, finds Ig Nobel prize-winning study
We round up this year’s winners at awards for achievements that ‘first make people laugh and then make them think’ It’s that time of year again: a select group of scientists have been summoned to a ceremony to receive coveted prizes, be showered in paper planes, and leave with a 10tn dollar bill, albeit in the form of a phased-out note from Zimbabwe. It is, of course, the annual Ig Nobel awards. Not to be confused with the more prestigious and career-changing Nobel prizes that will be announced in Scandinavia next month, the satirical Ig Nobels are awarded for achievements that “first make people laugh and then make them think”. Continue reading...
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Russia may force more men to fight in Ukraine as military faces heavy losses
With Russian military losses estimated at some 40,000 a month, there are signs the Kremlin is preparing for the possibility of a much broader call-up, perhaps after parliamentary elections later this month. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports.
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Russians endured a summer of turmoil with gas crisis and swarms of drones as the war came home
Russians have experienced a summer of turmoil because of the war in Ukraine
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SCAD AnimationFest 2026 Lineup Revealed: Variety’s 10 Animators to Watch, ‘Forgotten Island’ Premiere and ‘The Proud Family’ Tribute
The Savannah College of Art and Design will bring SCAD AnimationFest back to SCAD Atlanta Sept. 23-25, staging three days of premieres, sneak peeks and industry conversation at the university’s SCADshow theater. The anniversary program will be leaning on two marquee tributes: a 25th-anniversary celebration of “The Proud Family,” honoring executive producers Bruce W. Smith […]
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SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Host Sept. 10 Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will host a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. ET to discuss artificial intelligence technologies in the public markets and the SEC’s…
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SEC Proposes Rescission of Political Contribution Rule for Investment Advisers
The Securities and Exchange Commission today issued a proposal to rescind its “pay-to-play” rule that prohibits investment advisers from providing compensated investment advisory services to a government client for two years…
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STAT+: Abivax has still not been acquired. What’s going on?
Biotech M&A activity is off the charts, yet the French drugmaker Abivax hasn't been picked up yet. There may be some explanations.
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STAT+: FDA pilot offers generative AI medical devices a path to patients before they are authorized
AI products from Cadence and Limbic are among four devices recently accepted into the FDA’s TEMPO pilot that will allow digital health companies to release products without marketing authorization.
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STAT+: Fauci speaks, and writes
Anthony Fauci is working on a book, we unpack Trump's latest drug pricing deals, and more from STAT's D.C. Diagnosis newsletter.
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STAT+: Ionis wins FDA approval for first drug for Alexander disease, a rare and deadly neurological disorder
Zanvastro is the first disease-modifying treatment for Alexander disease, a rare and fatal disorder.
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STAT+: OpenEvidence launches new family of AI models
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: What FDA's TEMPO pilot means for AI regulation, OpenEvidence launches new AI models, and more.
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STAT+: Recipients of gene-edited pig kidneys successfully receive human organs
Two recipients of gene-edited pig kidneys have successfully received human organs, a milestone in the wider effort to advance xenografts.
Technology
STAT+: Seattle scientists launch $95 million AI biology effort
Ultragenyx drug fails pivotal Phase 3, FDA's success at regulating unproven stem cells, and other biotech news
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STAT+: We’re reading about an Ultragenyx failure, RevMed for lung cancer, and more
The latest pharma news from the Pharmalot campus via the Pharmalittle newsletter
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Sadiq Khan agrees to have his texts and emails searched in Palantir legal battle
US tech company has sued London mayor after he prevented it from working with Metropolitan police Sadiq Khan has agreed for his text messages and emails to be searched as part of a legal battle with Palantir, the high court has been told, after he prevented the US technology company from working with the Metropolitan police. The London mayor stepped in to block a £50m deal between Palantir and the Met in May, with the artificial intelligence developer suing Khan’s office over the decision. Continue reading...
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Samsung’s beloved Q Series sound system is hundreds off for Labor Day
Researching, buying, then finally assembling a sound system for your TV is daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want one of the best kits you can get at a rare discount, Best Buy and Amazon are selling the Samsung Q990F Soundbar for $999.99. It normally retails between $1,300 and $1,600. This bundle […] Samsung’s Q990F is a full home audio system in a single box. | Image: The Verge Researching, buying, then finally assembling a sound system for your TV is daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. If you want one of the best kits you can get at a rare discount, Best Buy and Amazon are selling the Samsung Q990F Soundbar for $999.99. It normally retails between $1,300 and $1,600. This bundle includes a 48.5-inch, 11.1.4-channel soundbar, a wireless subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers with their own power cords. That’s a solid deal on an Atmos-ready soundbar with a rich set of f
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Samsung-Affiliated Insurers Plan to Buy Canopius for $1.5 Billion, Newspaper Says
South Korea’s Samsung Group-affiliated insurers plan to acquire London-based reinsurance company Canopius by buying an additional 50% stake for more than 2 trillion won ($1.47 billion), the Korea Economic Daily said on Thursday. Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance Co. and …
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Sarah Burton’s Givenchy Shark Pinch Boot Is Poised to Be One of Fall’s Must-have Shoes
The Shark Pinch boot, an evolution of a fan favorite, was seen on the fall 2026 runway in six variations.
Science
Satellite images show how Canadian 'island' vanished before turning up 20 miles away
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the mysterious phenomenon, which has surprised people around the world.
Technology
Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Researchers have been honored for their quirky, imaginative contributions to science at the 36th annual Ig Nobel Prizes
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Scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing win 2026 Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Ten research teams were honored Thursday at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns.
Technology
Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’
Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksandar Vučić’s government denies spying At least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year in what the digital rights group Share Foundation said was the largest documented wave of such infection in Serbia to date. The wave of spyware infections was discovered in August after Apple notified people in 110 countries that they had probably been victims of mercenary spyware. Continue reading...
Technology
Shipping stocks at a crossroads amid their best rally in decades
A months-long crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has turned an overlooked corner of the market into one of 2026's hottest trades.
Culture
Simone Rocha Has Been Dressing for Her Adidas Collaboration Since She Was a Teenager
Exclusive: Simone Rocha reveals the “hardcore femininity” that shaped the beginnings of her ongoing partnership with Adidas Originals.
Culture
Slayyyter Reacts to Lady Gaga Using Her Song in a New TikTok & She’s Feeling the ‘Love’
Mother Monster does her makeup in a one-minute TikTok video using the rising pop star's song, "I'M ACTUALLY KINDA FAMOUS."
Technology
Snowflake has a secret weapon that’s powering its stock toward a huge gain
The company’s AI-powered coding assistant is driving major sales momentum.
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Sony Dates Indian Epic ‘Ramayana’ For November
The adaptation of the epic poem is from filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari.
Technology
South Korea's semiconductor exports just tripled year-over-year. Is it too much of a good thing?
If growth were to slow in the semiconductor sector, would the slowdown take the Korean economy with it?
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Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach
Pedro Sánchez continues to defend Rabat after police report claiming border forces helped 70,000 cross border Europe live – latest updates Spain has seen no evidence “whatsoever” that Morocco planned or facilitated a mass border breach into its north African territory of Ceuta, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has told parliament. The address on Thursday followed the emergence of a police report, commissioned by a judge and widely quoted in the media, claiming Moroccan border forces had actively aided about 70,000 people to cross the border in late July. Continue reading...
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Spanish PM rejects suggestions that Morocco was behind Ceuta border crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has rejected suggestions that Morocco helped orchestrate the deadly July border breach in Ceuta
Global
Staffer injured, gunman dead in shooting at Virginia elementary school: Police
The 19-year-old suspect was found dead in the school's library from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police in Waynesboro said.
Culture
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home review – Kirk, Spock and co on semi-intentionally hilarious save-the-whale mission
Our heroes travel back through time to San Francisco in 1986 so they can commune with aliens threatening future Earth – it’s preposterously good fun Here is the fourth and silliest movie in the Star Trek franchise, now on rerelease for its 40th anniversary. Directed by Leonard Nimoy, it’s a film of pure shark-jumping or rather whale-jumping absurdity. The film’s opening credits proclaim, with sublime confidence in its own unquestioned pop-cultural importance in the field of space travel, that Star Trek IV is dedicated to the crew of the space shuttle Challenger, which had that year catastrophically exploded midair, killing all seven of them. Spock has been brought back to life, as the apparent end result of all the bizarre metempsychotic plot contortions of the previous film. But the permanent and irrevocable death of Kirk’s son seems to be passed over remarkably casually. The eerie boyi
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Starbucks Dress Code Didn’t Violate NYC Workers’ Labor Rights, US Court Rules
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday reversed a federal labor board ruling that said Starbucks broke the law by barring workers at a flagship Manhattan store with a “steampunk hipster vibe” from wearing t-shirts or multiple pins supporting a union. …
Global
Steinem stayed true to herself despite intense pressure, Julie Taymor says
To discuss the life and legacy of Gloria Steinem, Amna Nawaz spoke with Julie Taymor. She's the director of the 2020 film "The Glorias," a biopic that spans eight decades of Steinem's life.
Technology
Steve Ballmer got suspended by the NBA because of a podcast and a jumbotron corruption scandal
Last September, Steve Ballmer insisted in an ESPN interview that the Clippers weren't involved in a shady-looking $28 million endorsement deal for his star player, Kawhi Leonard, that involved no actual endorsing. Now, the former Microsoft CEO has been suspended by the NBA for a year, while the league says his team will forfeit five […] A view of the Halo Board inside the Intuit Dome in 2024 | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Last September, Steve Ballmer insisted in an ESPN interview that the Clippers weren't involved in a shady-looking $28 million endorsement deal for his star player, Kawhi Leonard, that involved no actual endorsing. Now, the former Microsoft CEO has been suspended by the NBA for a year, while the league says his team will forfeit five future draft picks and pay a $30 million fine, among other penalties. A year later, an NBA-commissioned 35-page report by Wachtel
California
Sudden El Segundo layoffs deepen wave of healthcare job cuts across California
El Segundo-based caregiving company 24 Hour Home Care is laying off more than 700 people. 24 Hour Home Care hires around 30,000 caregivers in California for people with disabilities and veterans, and partners with regional facilities around the state and major Medi-Cal health plans.
Technology
Suno Kills Controversial Mary J. Blige Ad Where She Seems to Endorse the AI Music Generator (EXCLUSIVE)
Legendary R&B singer Mary J. Blige was on the receiving end of a barrage of online abuse after the release late last month of a video advertisement circulated by AI music generator Suno, in which she is seen seemingly collaborating and responding positively to an AI-generated song that sounds remarkably like her work. There was […]
Technology
Suno Pulls Controversial Mary J. Blige Ad in Which She Calls AI Music Generator ‘Pretty Dope’
The company says it entered an agreement with someone who falsely presented as Blige's rep.
Technology
SwitchBot’s retrofit door lock offers 19 ways to unlock it
SwitchBot has launched a new retrofit smart lock that gives owners multiple ways to enter European homes without a traditional key. Announced at IFA today, the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo provides multi-user entry and up to 19 ways to unlock doors, including, fingerprint scans, passcodes, NFC card access, contactless authentication via facial […] Here you can see the Keypad Vision Pro (left) and the new Lock Ultra Max (right). | Image: SwitchBot SwitchBot has launched a new retrofit smart lock that gives owners multiple ways to enter European homes without a traditional key. Announced at IFA today, the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo provides multi-user entry and up to 19 ways to unlock doors, including, fingerprint scans, passcodes, NFC card access, contactless authentication via facial or palm vein recognition, and more options for remote, voice, smartwatc
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TCL’s new Nxtpaper phone offers both e-reader and OLED
With the P80 Ultra, TCL's E Ink-esque Nxtpaper phones are finally going OLED. Just like previous LCD models, the phone can switch to a low power, monochromatic display mode that replicates the look of paper when you want to read or minimize distractions. Only now you can switch back to what the company calls a […] Previous Nxtpaper phones have been LCD-only. With the P80 Ultra, TCL's E Ink-esque Nxtpaper phones are finally going OLED. Just like previous LCD models, the phone can switch to a low power, monochromatic display mode that replicates the look of paper when you want to read or minimize distractions. Only now you can switch back to what the company calls a "flagship-level" OLED experience the rest of the time. TCL first revealed the OLED Nxtpaper technology at MWC in March this year, but without any products that took advantage of it. The P80 Ultra is the first, with a 6.83
Culture
Tall tales: the 20 best giants in film – ranked!
On the 300th anniversary of Gulliver’s Travels, we celebrate the biggest film stars of them all – from a stone colossus to a metal-munching alien and a 50ft woman on the rampage Not a first-person-shooter BFG , alas, but one of Steven Spielberg’s worst films, reducing Roald Dahl’s story to digital pap. Mo-cap Mark Rylance, whose cutesy ungrammatical babbling should have been left on the printed page, is the 24ft Big Friendly Giant who kidnaps an orphan girl, Sophie. Ugh. Big Creepy Giant, more like. Continue reading...
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Taylor Frankie Paul Confirms She Got Engaged on Pulled ‘Bachelorette’ Season, Reveals What Happened After Filming
The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star opens up about what unfolded after she returned home to Utah, including reconnecting with ex Dakota Mortensen.
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Teenager arrested and 5 others sought in deadly July 4 fire in Washington state
An 18-year-old in Washington state has been arrested for the investigation of manslaughter and arson in connection with a deadly July 4 fire, a county sheriff said Thursday
California
Telluride Film Festival returns with a wide-ranging slate — and a secret premiere
The Colorado festival's 53rd edition will feature tributes to John Malkovich and Sandra Hüller, a strong documentary slate and a secret world premiere.
Technology
Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis
The Spanish city of Ceuta on the northern African coast normally celebrates its official holiday on Sept. 2
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Tesla Readies Cybercab Launch Event That’s Shrouded in Mystery
In late 2024, Elon Musk took the stage on a Hollywood studio lot to unveil the Cybercab, a vehicle with no steering wheel or foot pedals that he promised would revolutionize car travel across the country. Almost two years later, …
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Tesla investors await updates on Cybercab robotaxi touted as the ‘future of transport’
Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company is holding a launch event for the Cybercab autonomous vehicle on Thursday, but details have been sparse.
Culture
The Bayeux tapestry: a stupefying, thrilling, horrifying masterpiece that shakes the earth
British Museum, London The greatest battle ever depicted in art is here at last – and it hurtles along, making your heart pound with its sense of doom and destiny, culminating in fires and corpses on a battlefield full of pathos It should not work. It should not even exist. Nothing about the Bayeux tapestry makes sense according to any norms of art: its creators couldn’t do proper portraits or pictorial depth or landscapes or any of the sophisticated things we associate with timeless masterpieces. When they depict a church, they have to write what it is: Ecclesia. But these artists – or who knows, perhaps she was a single artist – created something so stupefying and delightful, so abundant in visual thrills, horrors and humour, it beats almost everything else ever painted or carved – let alone embroidered on a strip of linen. And now here it is, in front of my eyes, close enough to touch
Culture
The Berkshires Are a Cultural Hotspot—and the Time to Visit Is Now
Celebrated for its scenery and thriving cultural scene, there’s never been a better time to visit the Berkshires. Here, a curated list of places to visit on your next getaway to the mountains.
Culture
The Best Citrus Perfumes Are Surprisingly Versatile
According to experts, citrus pairs beautifully with other notes, making the best citrus fragrances by Dior, Guerlain, and more surprisingly versatile.
Culture
The Best Fall Wedding Bouquets and Flowers in Vogue
From bouquets, to flower arches, to table arrangements—here are the best fall wedding flowers, as seen in Vogue.
Culture
The Best Liquid Blushes That Offer a Natural, Skin-Like Flush
In search of a rosy cheek? Three traits define the best liquid blush: buildable, lightweight, and long-wearing. We included options from Saie, Armani Beauty, and more.
Technology
The Fix Is Not In: Can Sports Gambling’s Trust Crisis Be Solved?
If the outcomes of games are called into question, the whole system falls apart: “The nightmare scenario for the leagues is that people see professional sports as professional wrestling.”
Culture
The Lucas Museum Doesn’t Have a Narrative
The long-awaited, $1 billion museum doesn’t live up to nearly two decades of hype.
Technology
The Moto Watch Ultra is a return to Wear OS
Just a few months after getting back into the smartwatch game, Motorola is targeting the premium end of the market with the first Moto Watch Ultra. It comes with some upgrades from the recent Moto Watch - most obviously the jump to Wear OS - but lacks the outdoorsy features that would make it a […] The Moto Watch Ultra comes in one size, two colors, and with Google’s smartwatch software. Just a few months after getting back into the smartwatch game, Motorola is targeting the premium end of the market with the first Moto Watch Ultra. It comes with some upgrades from the recent Moto Watch - most obviously the jump to Wear OS - but lacks the outdoorsy features that would make it a true rival to Samsung and Apple's Ultra watches. While the Moto Watch ran a custom operating system, Motorola has adopted Google's Wear OS platform for the Ultra model, with a Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chip t
Technology
The New Rules for Raising Money in Fashion
After years of chasing hype and scale, investors are looking for something harder to manufacture: sustainable growth, profitability and a brand customers genuinely want.
Global
The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil
A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’ Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism Written in the middle of the last century, the US Department of State memo conveys its message in a curt and undiplomatically honest tone: the glue that binds Washington to Caracas is, and is always likely to be, oil. “All US policies toward Venezuela are affected in greater or less degree by the objective of assuring an adequate supply of petroleum for the US,” the 1950 document reads. Continue reading...
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The big August jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what to expect for what has been a jobless summer
August nonfarm payrolls are expected to rise by 53,000 as a subdued labor market keeps Fed attention focused on inflation.
Global
The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why?
Science
The pediatricians who take in vaccine-skeptical parents others won’t
At a "practice of last resort," pediatricians prioritize allaying parents' vaccine concerns without hardline dismissals.
Technology
The six best e-readers in the US, for every kind of book lover
Whether you’re on a budget, looking for an easy way to read when you travel, or want one for kids, here are our picks for the best ebook readers In the UK? Check out our top-rated UK e-readers here. Bookworms may still cherish the feel of leafing through pages, the whiff of new-book smell, and stacking their shelves with beloved tomes, but nothing beats an e-reader (ebook reader) for convenience. You can bring your entire library on vacation without an extra suitcase. If you’re working through a 1,349-page novel such as Vikram Seth’s A Suitable Boy, your wrists will thank you. And unlike a phone, your e-reader won’t constantly interrupt you with news alerts and texts, so you can lose yourself in a new world or focus on learning something new. What we like and dislike about every e-reader How I tested (and who I am) More info: ebook reader questions and answers Continue reading...
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The wars in Ukraine and Iran are becoming dangerously enmeshed | Christopher S Chivvis
As the Trump administration refuses to end its war in Iran, it is steering into the storm, not out of it Russia hasn’t yet killed large numbers of Europeans outside Ukraine, but it’s getting closer. The night of 4-5 August, an airport bus driver discovered an armed drone lying near the tarmac of the Leipzig-Halle airport, which is a central hub of Europe’s logistical support to Ukraine’s war effort. A cargo jet, meanwhile, may have struck a second drone shortly after takeoff, forcing an abrupt landing, and investigators found a third drone laden with military explosives nearby. In 2024, incendiary devices hidden in parcels ignited in DHL cargo at the same airport. Had these detonated in the air, a major air catastrophe and large-scale civilian casualties would have ensued, probably resulting in a broader war. Continue reading...
Technology
The world appears to be entering a higher-rate era. Here’s who will pay the price
The bond sell-off is owed to a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns, and expectations of higher rates.
Technology
There’s a new record number of 401(k) millionaires as retirement savings hold at all-time highs
Retirement savings hovered at record highs in the second quarter, pushing the number of 401(k) millionaires to a record as investors focused on their long-term goals despite persistent anxiety about the broader economy, Fidelity Investments said Thursday.
Science
There’s a quick way to slow climate change. Why isn’t everyone doing it? - video
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that traps more than 80 times as much heat than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period and causes 25% of global heating today. We definitely don’t want this gas spewing needlessly into the atmosphere, but in 2023 that’s exactly what environment editor Damian Carrington found was happening when he reported on 1,000 super-emitting methane leaks across the globe. Now Turkmenistan, the worst country for mega-leaks, has begun to plug them. Damian tells Madeleine Finlay why some experts call stopping leaks the climate ‘emergency brake’ and reveals which countries are still failing to act. Continue reading...
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There’s a quick way to slow climate change. Why isn’t everyone doing it? – podcast
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that traps more than 80 times as much heat than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period and causes 25% of global heating today. We definitely don’t want this gas spewing needlessly into the atmosphere, but in 2023 that’s exactly what environment editor Damian Carrington found was happening when he reported on 1,000 super-emitting methane leaks across the globe. Now Turkmenistan, the worst country for mega-leaks, has begun to plug them. Damian tells Madeleine Finlay why some experts call stopping leaks the climate ‘emergency brake’ and reveals which countries are still failing to act ‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...
Technology
These new robot lawnmowers trim your edges
Anker's new robot lawnmower might take over for your weedwacker, too. Announced at IFA 2026, the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower S2 Max comes with an extendable trimming arm to clean up the grass around your driveway and flowerbeds. The dual-blade mower offers vSLAM navigation that uses built-in cameras to build a 3D map of your […] Mammotion’s Luba 4 AWD can clean up the sides of your driveway and flower beds with its edger attachement. | Image: Mammotion Anker's new robot lawnmower might take over for your weedwacker, too. Announced at IFA 2026, the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower S2 Max comes with an extendable trimming arm to clean up the grass around your driveway and flowerbeds. The dual-blade mower offers vSLAM navigation that uses built-in cameras to build a 3D map of your yard, eliminating the need to set up boundary wires or a Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) base station. Anker says the Mower S2 M
Technology
They were raised on Drag Race UK - but can they snatch the crown?
A new wave of queens raised on the hit reality show are among the 12 contestants set to compete for the series eight crown.
California
Three decades of distance give Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney a new kind of sisterhood
For more than three decades, Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney existed in parallel without ever quite meeting.
Technology
Three farmers detained by Israel in Lebanon, village leader says
The detentions were reported to the US-led International Monitoring and Implementation Mechanism but Israeli military has not commented.
Technology
Tom Hardy Is Officially Returning to ‘MobLand’ With Season 3 Renewal
"The Harrigans aren't going anywhere," Paramount+ announced.
Global
Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies
Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.
Culture
Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone
Some survivors in Nepal's relief camps after deadly floods are struggling to obtain essential medicine and cash
Global
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.
Global
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
Technology
Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges — threatening a key tax break for donations
The Treasury has proposed regulations that would strip thousands of private schools of their tax-exempt status and threaten a valuable tax break for donations.
Technology
Trump administration asks supreme court to intervene over judge’s ban on USPS mail-in voting restrictions – live
Justice department files emergency request seeking to have court lift Judge Indira Talwani’s order temporarily blocking postal service from implementing plan Sign up for US Breaking News emails Republican oversight chair James Comer has also weighed in on Leon Black not sitting for a deposition about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire financier, who has denied wrongdoing, filed suit against the oversight committee Thursday alleging the subpoenas were improper. “It’s a shame Leon Black is hiding behind litigation rather than provide answers to the American people. Our investigation is examining how the federal government for decades failed survivors of Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes and how Mr. Epstein sought to curry favor with influential individuals to avoid scrutiny,” Comer said in a statement. “Mr. Black’s testimony is crucial to our investigation as he was
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Trump administration files urgent appeal with Supreme Court over mail-in ballot rules
The Trump administration filed an urgent appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking permission to immediately implement new U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots.
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Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race
Global
Trump appointees advance plans for Lafayette Square fencing and White House gates
Pieces of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging Washington makeover made their next step toward approval Thursday, but not without substantial critiques of plans for permanent fencing and gates around Lafayette Square in front of the White House.
California
Trump backs a federal film tax credit. What that could mean for Hollywood
After President Trump threw his support behind an effort for a national film tax credit, Hollywood is hopeful that a lifeline could finally be on its way.
Global
Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
News
Trump plan for fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
The latest pieces of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging Washington makeover are set for an airing in front of a federal panel that already has blessed his other big-ticket plans
Technology
Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message
Voters' dim views of the economy and the war in Iran have put Republicans in a tough spot as the midterm election season enters its final stretch.
California
Trump targets private school tax-exempt status over race-based aid. California takes notice
The Treasury Department proposed the change Thursday. If finalized, the rule would take effect after May 2027, aiming to end race-based student policies or programs.
News
Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze Iran
Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach
Technology
Trump-promoted Freedom Fuel expands to Detroit as lawsuit over supplier's unpaid fuel heats up
Freedom Fuel won free publicity when President Donald Trump urged other gas retailers to emulate its low prices in July.
Markets
UN Warns Global Warming Will Exceed 1.5C and Must Be Reversed
Since countries signed onto the 2015 Paris Agreement, the United Nations has regularly reported on the world’s progress at limiting global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. A landmark UN report published today brings an end to that era — …
Science
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
Culture
US Forest Service closing 23 research facilities as part of reorganization under Trump
The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research stations in more than a dozen states as part of an organizational overhaul under President Donald Trump
Technology
US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel
The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".
Markets
US futures mostly lower and oil prices climb due to ongoing clashes around Iran
U.S. futures are mostly lower as oil prices continue to climb amid ongoing tension in the Middle East
Markets
US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island's crises multiply
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US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.
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US journalist sentenced to 2 years in federal prison
An American journalist has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for acting as an agent of a foreign government within the United States
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US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience
Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.
Technology
US sailors go shopping before hitting the bars in Thailand after 250-day voyage
With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stand out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd.
Technology
Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels
More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels
Technology
Utopai Studios, DeNA Team on AI-Assisted Animation Projects in Japan (EXCLUSIVE)
Utopai Studios and DeNA Co., Ltd. have unveiled an AI-assisted animation partnership in Japan. The Entertainment Development Business Unit of DeNA will begin weaving Utopai’s storytelling AI system, PAI, into its experimental animation workflows. “Japan is one of the world’s most important and influential animation markets, and DeNA brings a deep understanding of both its […]
Science
Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - National Immunization Survey-Teen, United States, 2025
This report describes vaccination coverage among U.S. adolescents aged 13-17 years.
Culture
Van Halen Drummer Alex Van Halen Knighted In The Netherlands
Van Halen was appointed Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
Technology
Vance says Fed should lower interest rates: 'Would be nice to have some help'
Vice President J.D. Vance's remarks came less than two weeks before the Federal Open Market Committee is set to convene and decide whether to adjust rates.
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Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC
The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.
Markets
Victoria’s Secret sees strong sales for bras and Pink line, but not enough to satisfy investors
The company delivered sales near the high end of its forecasted range, but Wall Street was expecting more, and the stock had its worst day in more than a year.
Markets
Viewpoint: Commercial P/C Talent Gap 5 Years On—Are We Asking the Right Question
For more than four decades, I have worked across the commercial property/casualty insurance ecosystem. Over those years, I have watched our industry attract people, develop underwriters, transfer knowledge, promote talent, lose experienced practitioners, and adapt as the way we work …
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WATCH: 1st look at Billie Jean King documentary
The ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “Give Me the Ball!,” takes a look at the personal story behind King's high-profile battles and premieres Nov. 22 on ESPN.
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WATCH: Celebs come clean about their breast surgery as a new enhancement trend takes hold
Celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kristin Cavallari are sharing the exact implants they say they got as a new, non-invasive way of lifting and enhancing breasts is gaining popularity.
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WATCH: David Muir shares stunning dolphin 'stampede' off California coast
A remarkable display of nature was caught on camera when dozens of dolphins leaped through crystal-clear water.
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WATCH: Judge sends deadlocked Lindsay Clancy jury back after defense seeks 1 juror's removal
The deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial went home without a verdict Thursday in a dramatic sixth day of deliberations. Her defense lawyer told the judge that the panel's foreperson said in a note that a single juror won't follow the court's instructions about reasonable doubt and was holding up a verdict.
Technology
WATCH: Killer whale rams sailboat off the coast of Spain
American captain speaks out as a pod of killer whales attacked their boat, ripping off the boat's rudder.
Global
WATCH: Piano prodigy releases album at age 6
ABC News' Danny New catches up with 6-year-old piano prodigy Alec Van Khajadourian, one year after he became one of the youngest people ever to perform at New York's Carnegie Hall.
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WATCH: Top tennis stars battle for position at US Open
ESPN’s Jeff Darlington breaks down Taylor Fritz’s strong start, Coco Gauff’s title hopes and Alexander Zverev’s run at the U.S. Open.
Culture
WATCH: Vance holds White House briefing after Leavitt's departure
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has left the White House and President Donald Trump has yet to name a replacement. So Vice President JD Vance stepped in Thursday to brief the media.
Technology
Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London
The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.
Global
Watch: BBC witnesses 'taxi boat' picking up migrants multiple times in a day
A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.
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Watch: Defence calls for one juror to be dismissed in Lindsay Clancy case
The jury has been sent back to continue deliberations after receiving further instructions on the law from the judge.
Technology
Watch: From Star Wars to Banksy, the art is with you at new Lucas Museum
The museum, founded Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife, will feature more than 1,200 works of art.
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Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality
The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.
Science
Watching wildlife? Here's how to view marine animals safely
Watching wildlife? Here's how to view marine animals safely A Hawaiian monk seal laying on a beach. The sign in the foreground instructs people to walk a safe distance around the seal. (Image credit: istock) Download Image September 3, 2026 Fisheries marine mammals 0 Off
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Werner Herzog Reveals Touching Reason Behind ‘Bucking Fastard’ Dedication to David Lynch Ahead of Venice Premiere
Kate and Rooney Mara, who play sisters with a deep and spooky bond in the German's new film, joined the director for a press conference with co-stars Domhnall Gleeson and Orlando Bloom.
Markets
What 25 Acquisitions Taught Me About Operational Consistency
Over the course of my career I have been involved in more than 25 agency acquisitions, first as VP of Agency Operations at a large independent brokerage working through an aggressive growth period, and more recently through my work helping …
Culture
What Fashion Looked Like 20 Years Ago: The Best of the Spring 2007 Collections
From robot leggings to bouquet-like dresses, the spring 2007 was one for the books.
Markets
What captive agents underestimate about running their own agencies
Key Takeaways As a captive, your carrier hands you the technology. As an independent, you serve as both the buyer and the administrator. Licensing, appointments and entity setup get checklist attention. The operating model rarely gets equal weight. New agencies …
Technology
What to Watch: Brands, Retailers Are Battling Luxury Handbag Fatigue
“Underlying demand for handbags is weakening,” according to Bernstein analyst Luca Solca. But accessible purveyors are picking up the slack.
Technology
What to Watch: Fashion’s Game of Musical Chairs Hasn’t Quite Ground to a Halt
Alaïa and Nina Ricci are among Paris houses that have yet to define their creative way forward.
Technology
What to Watch: How Selfridges Is Navigating a Shifting, ‘Fragmented’ Handbag Market
“Novelty and a distinctive point of view are becoming as important as heritage,” said Sara Wong, the retailer's director of accessories.
Technology
What to Watch: Is This Istanbul Store the Future of ‘New Luxury’?
Communité's handbag assortment, tilted to more affordable yet creative brands, is already generating 25 percent of store sales.
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What to Watch: London Fashion Week Gains Online Momentum as Laura Weir Pulls Brands Back to the Schedule
A strengthened schedule featuring McQueen, Mulberry and Marks & Spencer, plus emerging labels, underpins the BFC’s ambition to grow revenues and lean harder into British identity at home and abroad.
Technology
What to Watch: U.S. Lifestyle Brands Expanding Overseas Presence With Freestanding Stores and Pop-ups
Brands continue to seek real estate in cities such as London, Paris, Hong Kong and Seoul, among others, for freestanding boutiques.
Culture
What’s your best secondhand fashion find? Share your photos
For Second Hand September, tell us about your favourite preloved clothes and accessories Oxfam’s Second Hand September campaign encourages people to avoid buying new clothes for 30 days and choose secondhand instead, in an effort to reduce the waste and carbon emissions associated with the fashion industry. Are you a devoted secondhand shopper? Perhaps you’ve found a designer piece for a fraction of the original price, discovered the perfect vintage coat or dress, or picked up something you’ve worn for years. Continue reading...
Culture
White House Accuses Smithsonian of Discrimination, Threatens To Cut Federal Grants
The Secretary of the Interior and a White House domestic policy advisor accuse the Smithsonian of violating antidiscrimination law.
Global
Why Nepal floods should worry India
The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.
Technology
Why Northern Ireland was the 'perfect place' for Robin Hood's death
The Death of Robin Hood, which stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, was filmed entirely in Northern Ireland.
California
Why Trump’s demand for trucker records sets off CA privacy alarms
“We told you so.”  That’s what privacy and immigrant advocates are saying about a federal subpoena to a national clearinghouse of DMV records. This summer, they tried to warn Gov. Gavin Newsom that sharing data about California driver’s license holders could put noncitizens at risk. As CalMatters’ Wendy Fry and Khari Johnson explain, Newsom’s office, […]
Science
Why are drug overdose deaths declining?
Naloxone and harm reduction measures may be helping to curb drug overdose deaths, a new report says.
Science
Widow whose husband died after falling in slurry pit says farmers facing pressures
Margaret Owen said it seemed "things are getting worse" after a rise in deaths on British farms.
Culture
Wild Horse Nine review – Malkovich and Rockwell head to Easter Island for McDonagh’s acid bromance
Venice film festival Two men, some violence, much freewheeling chat: so far, so standard fare from the Oscar-winning writer-director. But this time the comedy and charm can feel diluted by blood and machismo It isn’t a Martin McDonagh movie unless you’ve got two morose guys – one old, one not so old – who do nothing all the livelong day but bitch and snipe and quarrel and exchange barbed bromantic dialogue while occasionally going off on a plaintive tangent about nothing at all, incidentally revealing something very wrong with their friendship. If it can be called that. In The Banshees of Inisherin from 2022 , the older guy decides he wants nothing more to do with the younger guy; in In Bruges from 14 years earlier (of which this latest film is almost a retread or maybe B-side), the older guy has an awful secret he is keeping from the younger guy. Wild Horse Nine brings McDonagh to a US
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Will El Nino bring chaos to UK weather?
Will El Nino bring chaos to UK weather?
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Winnie the Pooh Celebrates 100 Years With $500 Cashmere Sweaters
Winnie the Pooh is turning 100, and the Hundred Acre Wood is getting a high-fashion makeover to celebrate. Los Angeles-based fashion brand Re/Done has teamed with Disney on a four-piece Winnie the Pooh capsule collection, arriving Sept. 3 as part of the yearlong celebration marking a century since A.A. Milne first introduced the honey-loving bear […]
Culture
Women are giving their partners the ‘Illiterate Boyfriend’ test: ‘Do your best to pronounce these words’
People online are distressed at men butchering words such as ‘hyperbole’ and ‘hors d’oeuvres’ – highlighting a gender reversal in ‘intelligence gaps’ There are common non-negotiables we look for in a prospective partner. They should be kind, caring and thoughtful. Having a shared interest helps. So does remembering important dates and anniversaries. But how much does it matter if they know how to pronounce the word “gnocchi”? Turns out that’s a potential dealbreaker, at least according to a (rather judgy) cohort on TikTok. See: the “Illiterate Boyfriend” trend, which is testing some couples on the app. Users have compiled a list of what are essentially SAT words for women to ask their male partners to read. Many of these men – this is an overwhelmingly heterosexual activity – fail to finish the list unscathed. They trip over entries such as “hyperbole”, “cynicism”, “diaphragmatic” and th
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World Insurance Acquires New Jersey’s Pellechio Family Agency
World Insurance Associates announced it acquired the business of Pellechio Family Agency of Parsippany, New Jersey on May 1, 2026. The Pellechio agency was founded in 2107. It offers commercial and personal insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …
Technology
Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates
Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jittery Business live – latest updates The Japanese yen has soared by nearly 2% against the dollar amid speculation the Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates. The latest jump on Thursday lifted the yen to its highest level against the dollar in a month, at 155.57, and followed a 0.9% move the previous day. Continue reading...
Technology
You can watch the coolant flow inside Ugreen’s liquid-cooled power bank
Does your power bank have "CryoPulse technology" or a "Cyber Window"? If you disappointingly answered "no" to both, you might want to consider upgrading to Ugreen's new MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank. It's available starting today for $149.99, which puts it on the really expensive end of power banks with only a 10,000mAh battery, but […] Does your power bank have "CryoPulse technology" or a "Cyber Window"? If you disappointingly answered "no" to both, you might want to consider upgrading to Ugreen's new MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank . It's available starting today for $149.99 , which puts it on the really expensive end of power banks with only a 10,000mAh battery, but those fancy-sounding features are part of what Ugreen is claiming to be the world's first liquid-cooling system on a power bank with wireless charging. Inside the MagFlow Pro is a micro-pump that's used to circulat
Culture
Young Orthodox Christians take part in a lights procession in Romania’s capital
Thousands of young Orthodox Christians have taken part in a candlelit procession in Romania's capital, part of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth
California
Your guide to the places that make L.A.'s art scene
Shelley Holcomb of Curate LA shares her personalized guide to studios, galleries and stylish bars around the city.
Global
Your home organization can actually look stylish. These 27 designer-approved solutions are proof
If you feel like you’re drowning in stuff and can’t find anything you need, there’s a box (or basket) for that 11 products our writers rely on to organize and declutter Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Look around your house and be honest: are you drowning in stuff ? I know I am. Between a toddler, one on the way, two cats and a personal inability to throw out junk “just in case”, it’s rare I see the actual surface of my floor or countertops. Without a home organization system that works for you, the sheer amount of objects you have accumulated throughout the years can quickly overrun your home. Many of us tend to put away stuff “for now”, only for our closets and cabinets to fill up, preventing us from seeing what we own. “If you can’t find something, it can feel easier to order another one than to spend 20 minutes searching,” Amy Be
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Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.
Technology
Zscaler stock rises on earnings beat, upbeat guidance
CEO Jay Chaudhry said he's "very bullish" on Zscaler's agentic Zero Trust offering, which is gaining early momentum
Global
‘A crisis of authenticity’: the truth about food influencers
Instagrammers have upended the British restaurant scene, and amassed followings in the millions. But has their moment already passed? In 2017, two aspiring YouTubers going by the name Topjaw published a video posing the London foodie’s most important question: what to eat in Chinatown ? They enlisted the help of longtime Instagrammer Kar-Shing Tong (better known by his username @ks_ate_here ), who took them on a lovingly curated loop of the neighbourhood. Cantonese siu mei duck at Four Seasons, Chongqing-style handmade noodles at the now defunct Little Wooden Hut, and Barshu on Frith Street, where they decadently cracked a whole crab for the camera. Any of the 100,000-odd viewers who watched it at the time would be well served by its responsible (if unspectacular) recommendations. But in retrospect, the video may be of more interest to historians. In its unassuming and rapidly cut seven
Technology
‘Criminal’ Showrunner Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM Sued for Hostile Work Environment by Production Assistant
Ijaaz Noohu accuses the comic book powerhouse of sexual and racial harassment and assault, among several other claims.
Technology
‘Everest: The Other Side’ Review: A Frustrating, Guiltily Compelling Portrait of the Triumph and Tragedy of Extreme Mountaineering
‘Free Solo’ Oscar winners Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi again hit the slopes for a National Geographic doc about people risking it all to climb to the top of the world — and then ski back down.
Culture
‘Fast Car’ Producer David Kershenbaum Sells Music Rights to HarbourView
The deal also includes Kershenbaum's interest in songs such as Marc Cohn's "Walking in Memphis" and Joe Jackson's "Steppin' Out."
Global
‘I don’t chase the dollar. I never did’: the astonishing hidden life of Mr T
He grew up in the ghetto, became a global superstar – then gave it all up. Why did he step away from the spotlight? Mr T explains why he’s late, but he wants to make one thing clear – this is not an apology. “You caught me in my devotion, and nothing comes before God. So I won’t say I apologise for the delay. I just want you to know that God comes first in all my life. For allowing my success, I give God the glory.” He is here to discuss a new Netflix documentary, Untold Mr T: I Pity the Fool. At 74, he rarely gives interviews. But when Mr T decides to talk, he really does talk. What Mr T thinks, Mr T says. And I’ve never heard anyone trash the very thing they’re here to promote quite like Mr T does today. Continue reading...
Technology
‘I have an obsession with barber shops’: kd lang on her prairies upbringing, Patsy Cline and being shaved by Cindy Crawford
The Canadian singer-songwriter answers your questions about her trailblazing career, her spirituality, and collaborations with the likes of Neko Case, Laura Veirs and Pee-wee Herman I left the Canadian prairies many years ago, but they remain my home. How do you feel about that part of western Canada, where the prairies meet the Rocky mountains , which shaped us both ? What does Alberta mean to you now? NicholasLittle All of my artistic preferences were formed by the minimalism of the prairies, by the affordable space and the stillness. There weren’t many things around, so a field with bales would be this incredibly graphic moment, or a tree or a certain hill – very small increments of beauty placed in vast amounts of space. The sky was very important and a feeling of – I wouldn’t say loneliness, but solace, perhaps. That’s my bottom line, my basic instinct. It’s the frame that that info
Technology
‘I show how energetic it can be’: the photographer capturing Britain’s golden age of jazz
Temi Adegbayibi started out taking pictures of the Ezra Collective and other British musicians as a hobby, then found his work exhibited at the Royal Albert Hall. He discusses Black joy and the movement and stillness of jazz When I speak to Temi Adegbayibi on the phone, the 26-year-old photographer is on the move. He is travelling across London, then running up the stairs to his desk, fitting our conversation into the interstitial spaces of a life split between freelance photography, film production and working at the Royal Albert Hall. His glittering portfolio includes photographs of Jorja Smith, Basement Jaxx, Fireboy DML and Ezra Collective, but like many in the creative industries, he oscillates between the glamour of the stage and the reality of making a living. “I’ve always had day jobs,” he says. “Most photographers back in the day weren’t shooting for money, they were shooting fo
Culture
‘I want to go further’: Justin Broadrick on retiring Godflesh, playing with Phoebe Bridgers – and his new band
A hernia may mean his screaming days are over, but the Napalm Death alum’s influence on metal echoes on in unexpected places – and with ‘heavy, ugly’ experiments in the pipeline, his passion for ‘outsider music’ remains strong On 4 October 2024, Justin Broadrick felt a pop. The singer and guitarist of pioneering industrial metal duo Godflesh had felt pain in his groin for several years. After a coughing fit following a show in Sofia, Bulgaria, he knew he had a hernia. “It was a small knob in my groin,” says Broadrick. “I got back home and told my partner, and she was like, ‘Let’s watch how it goes.’” He continued to perform live for another year, wearing up to two hernia belts at a time. By the time he got it surgically treated in February this year, it was 13cm long. The next month, Broadrick shared a picture of himself in hospital and announced that Godflesh’s near-four-decade career w
Technology
‘Lego Harry Potter’ Collection Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 (Gaming News Roundup)
The “Lego Harry Potter Collection” is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 16. Developed by Warner Bros. Games, TT Games and The Lego Group, the collection includes “Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4” and “Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7.” The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the collection will be available in both physical and digital […]
Culture
‘My work has always been serious’: Maurizio Cattelan on his $6m banana, his gold toilet – and bringing Hitler to Berlin
He is famed for creating a golden loo that was stolen and a $6m banana that was eaten. But, says the sculptor ahead of a major new show in Germany, there’s more to his work than pranks and provocation Maurizio Cattelan, the art world’s merriest prankster, pauses when asked which object in his sprawling new Berlin show is most likely to be defaced, stolen or eaten, then emits a foghorn of a laugh. “There is no need to vandalise anything,” says the trim, soulful Italian, explaining that he has already taken care of all that, given how the work cuts villains, imposters and straw men down to size. “But,” he says, referring to the show’s more daring works, “maybe we need someone to resuscitate people.” Cattelan, who speaks in a lilting English, grins broadly, a mischievous glint in his brown eyes. Speaking on the subterranean level of Mies van der Rohe’s weightless Neue Nationalgalerie (NNG)
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‘Please don’t let this happen to you’: My best friend died without a will — her neglectful family gets everything
“She struggled with the thought of leaving everything to people who, in her eyes, had never made much time for her.”
Technology
‘Ramayana’ Sets November Release Date
Sony Pictures Entertainment is set to release “Ramayana” globally on November 6. The epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, follows exiled prince Rama (Kapoor) and his consort Sita (Pallavi) through exile into catastrophe, as Sita’s abduction at the hands of Ravana (Yash) sets in motion an epic war between righteousness and evil. Nitesh […]
Technology
‘So scary’: massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto
Videos shared from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling in a matter of minutes.
Technology
‘Soul Train Awards’ Emerge From Limbo, Returning This Fall
BET, CBS, and several other networks will air the ceremony in November
Global
‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approaching
Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisis The El Niño climate phenomenon is “supersizing before our eyes”, the UN has said. The event is near certain to shatter temperature records, according to the latest forecasts. The El Niño is likely to be the largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into an atmosphere where temperatures are already rising rapidly due to global heating. The combination means 2027 is set to “ blow apart ” the record and be the hottest year ever recorded . Continue reading...
Technology
‘Sábado Gigante’ Host Don Francisco to Return to Univision With New Variety Show (Exclusive)
Still a Gigante of the industry.
Science
‘Tactical athletes’ get new guidance for cardiovascular fitness
Tactical athletes, a category of people first recognized in the early 2000s, also need distinct kinds of health care.
Technology
‘Ted Lasso’ Season Hits the Halfway Mark With Heartbreak All Around
Rebecca, Keeley and the Lady Greyhounds all take a hit in "Riches of Embarrassment" — but Coach Lasso still finds a silver lining.
Technology
‘The Gentlemen’ Producers on Balancing Quirkiness With Crime in ‘Glamorous’ Season 2: ‘We Are Always Looking for New Ways To Murder People’
If “Bridgerton” gave British stately homes a new lease of life with a sprinkle of Regency charm, “The Gentlemen” has injected them with a criminal dose of cool. The Guy Ritchie show, which stars Theo James as a Duke gone bad opposite Kaya Scodelario’s gangland heiress Susie Glass, returns to Netflix for its second season […]
Technology
‘We badly need to raise our boys more like our girls’: Gloria Steinem – a life in quotes
The groundbreaking feminist and acclaimed writer has died aged 92 and leaves behind her a wealth of wit and wisdom Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92 Hillary Clinton leads tributes to Gloria Steinem: ‘Her activism was rooted in optimism’ Gloria Steinem, the boundary-pushing campaigner and author who spent her life fighting for greater rights for women, has died at the age of 92. Throughout her career, she was known for her unfiltered honesty and from the 1960s forward, used her words to inspire and bring together women who also wanted to see a change in their lives. Continue reading...
Culture
‘We continue to suffer’: victims of apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre demand compensation
Claim relating to 1960 attack on hundreds of protesters part of wave of litigation over apartheid crimes in South Africa The day dawned brightly on 21 March 1960, as residents of the South African township of Sharpeville gathered to protest against pass laws, which forced “Black, Indian and Coloured” South Africans to carry documents at all times specifying where they were allowed to be. Abraham Mofokeng joined the march, one of dozens organised nationwide by the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), a breakaway group from the African National Congress (ANC). “The weather was very nice, the sun was out. You could not have suspected that the day would go so horribly,” said Mofokeng, who was then a 20-year-old factory worker. Continue reading...
Culture
‘ZOMBIES’ Actress Carla Jeffery Dies at Age 33
"What a wonderful, bright, joyous human. Rest easy Carla," shares ZOMBIES actress Freya Skye.