Technology
'Divorce-tok' fills social media as creators find audiences by sharing heartbreak
Many influencers are sharing their divorce journeys on social media, using platforms like TikTok and Instagram to connect with others
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2026-09-08
472 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Technology
'I didn't want to leave The Voice', says Sir Tom Jones
The Welsh singer has appeared as an on-off coach on the singing competition since it premiered in 2012.
Technology
'JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry'
Experts say they worry it could limit the company's ability to innovate in the future.
Technology
'Patients pay the tariff': Swiss pharma CEO warns of Trump's generic drug tariff threat
Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor warns steep U.S. tariffs on imported generic drugs could force manufacturers to raise prices or cut supply.
California
'Star Trek' is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Why its optimistic vision of the future endures
The original 'Star Trek' premiered in 1966, and despite a rocky start, it endures and continues to inspire the franchise's creatives, stars and fans who say its lessons are still relevant today.
Markets
'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
Technology
1,000 Museum Visitors Dive Into NASA Sea Level Science on World Ocean Day
More than 1,000 visitors explored NASA sea level science firsthand during World Ocean Day at the University of Georgia Aquarium on Skidaway Island on June 6, 2026.
California
11 must-see things at the sprawling Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
George Lucas was highly involved in the creation and curation of the 300,000-square-foot Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The museum and grounds are a lot to take in so here's an essential hit list to help you plan your visit.
Markets
2026's elections could test how skyrocketing trading on prediction markets affects races and results
Officials' fears revolve around the fear that pervasive financial incentives will further damage confidence in elections and democracy if Americans think they're influencing the outcome.
Technology
30 years after her death, Gilda embodies Argentina’s enduring faith in folk saints
Thirty years after Argentine cumbia star Gilda died in a tour bus crash, the beloved singer has become something more to many fans: a miracle-working folk saint
Technology
30 years after her death, Gilda embodies Argentina’s enduring faith in folk saints
Thirty years after Argentine cumbia star Gilda died in a tour bus crash, the beloved singer has become something more to many fans: a miracle-working folk saint
Culture
6 Steps to Glass Skin, According to K-Beauty Experts
Glass skin is rooted in K-beauty practices, imparting a dewy, almost reflective complexion. Here’s how to get the look, plus the products to shop.
Culture
6 Trend Predictions for Spring/Summer 2027
SS27 is reflecting consumer desire to unplug, have fun, and say goodbye to the clean girl.
Markets
A $320 Million Hack Exposes the Cracks in Crypto’s Plumbing
The $320 million hack of the Bitcoin-linked Liquid Network is another dent to crypto’s reputation as the industry tries to convince banks and institutional investors that digital assets can become part of mainstream financial infrastructure. The damage extends beyond the …
California
A $4.76-billion summer put movie theaters back on track. Now comes the hard part
Hollywood's biggest summer box office ever, powered by "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," has analysts betting on a $10-billion year.
Culture
A Full List of Current 2026 K-Pop Concerts (Updating)
From aespa and Monsta X to Epik High and KATSEYE, here's what you can expect from the K-pop concert scene this year.
Markets
A New Luxury Marketplace Is Making Adaptive Fashion More Discoverable
Weldun founder and CEO Carly Berlin’s new marketplace is built on the premise that functional clothing exists in luxury already — and can be big business.
Technology
A choir of katydid ancestors filled the Jurassic rainforest with song
An analysis of sound-making structures on preserved wings reveals the mating calls of ancient Jurassic insects, re-creating part of an ancient soundscape.
Culture
A constipated baby and a kid that looks like Boris Johnson: why would anyone bother stealing a Renoir?
The chocolate boxiest of all the impressionists has long had his haters – even Manet thought he was rubbish. Little surprise then that the thieves ditched two works on the way out Stealing from the Louvre you can understand. I mean, who wouldn’t want a Géricault or Leonardo to hang in the downstairs loo? Same for the Musée d’Orsay too, even the Pompidou – they’re French museums absolutely rammed full of stunning art, all just begging to be audaciously heisted. But the Renoir Museum? It’s hard to see why anyone would bother. As French art fans reel at the news that two Renoir paintings were stolen from the Cagnes-sur-Mer museum that bears his name this week, the rest of the art world has been saying really? Him? Renoir? He’s … awful. It’s like doing a heist of flares in the era of skinny jeans. Continue reading...
Global
A former Nicaraguan paramilitary faces deportation or statelessness after ICE detention
A former Nicaraguan paramilitary faces possible deportation from the U.S. after being detained by immigration authorities
Global
A wind-fueled wildfire forces hundreds from homes in Turkey as firefighters battle flames
Firefighters in Turkey are battling a large wildfire in Antalya's coastal province
Technology
A word with a woman who’s trying to pull off a crossbody phone strap
Oh, this thing? It's just a crossbody strap. It's a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It's all the rage with Europeans and young people. I love it, and I definitely don't feel weird and self-conscious using it. Plus, it's great to have a $700 investment dangling near your waist while you walk […] Form meets function? | Image: Peak Design Oh, this thing? It's just a crossbody strap. It's a fun and youthful way to carry your phone. It's all the rage with Europeans and young people . I love it, and I definitely don't feel weird and self-conscious using it. Plus, it's great to have a $700 investment dangling near your waist while you walk down the street. Kind of a thrill. Stylish? Yeah, I guess it looks pretty cool. Especially when I pair it with an oversized jacket and it kind of bunches the fabric up around my armpit. It's a pretty seamless addition to my wardrobe since I ba
Global
A&E did not get the basics right - now my son's life is ruined at 32
Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.
Technology
AI Could Pose ‘Existential’ Risk to Humanity, UN Rights Chief Warns
U.N. rights chief Volker Turk warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could pose a threat to humanity, and pledged to press AI firms to reduce risks that his office said included disruptions to services, communications and democratic systems. He called …
Technology
AI power users claim Anthropic duped them with subscriptions, and they’re taking it to court
Anthropic says power users are key to its business - it's prioritized them even when it means cutting off other popular applications, like OpenClaw. But some of these same customers say Anthropic misled them into believing they'd get more out of a top-tier pricing subscription than they did. In an expanded class action lawsuit filed […] Anthropic says power users are key to its business - it's prioritized them even when it means cutting off other popular applications, like OpenClaw. But some of these same customers say Anthropic misled them into believing they'd get more out of a top-tier pricing subscription than they did. In an expanded class action lawsuit filed today, a group of Claude subscribers say the company deceptively advertised the limits of its Max subscription tier. The lawsuit was brought by attorneys Monica Vaca and Kati Daffan, who both formerly worked at the Feder
Technology
AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant
Arm Holding's chief executive Rene Haas says artificial intelligence will find a solution to the disease.
Technology
AI will help find cure for cancer ‘within our lifetimes’, says Arm Holdings chief
Rene Haas also claims artificial intelligence could pave way for widespread use of humanoid robots within five years Business live – latest updates The boss of one of the UK’s biggest chip companies has claimed AI will be able to find a cure for cancer “in our lifetime”. Rene Haas, chief executive of the chip designer Arm Holdings, said that, while modelling how a DNA marker is affected by cancer was currently “too complex” a problem for either humans or technology, computers were “going to solve it” in the future. Continue reading...
Technology
AMC Global Media Settles ‘Walking Dead’ Profit Participation Lawsuit for $120 Million
The company will pay creator Robert Kirkman and the franchise's producers $85M this month, and another $35M next year, which will be treated as an advance against their profit participation.
California
AMC will pay $120 million to settle 'Walking Dead' profits lawsuit
AMC Global Media will pay "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman and several of the show's producers $120 million to end a breach-of-contract lawsuit, closing out years of litigation over the zombie franchise's profits.
Technology
Abbey Road Music Photography Awards Announce 2026 Finalists
Photos of Oasis, Charli XCX, and more are nominated for this month’s annual awards at the legendary London studios
Technology
About Premium Content Inks International Deals for Mystery and Romance Series, Counterfeit Art Doc (EXCLUSIVE)
APC Studios’ boutique distributor About Premium Content (APC) has signed a number of key international broadcast deals ahead of this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre on French-language scripted and unscripted series “Blue Gold,” “Seasons” and “An Artful Imbrolio.” The eight-part crime drama and family saga “Blue Gold” has been licensed to Walter Presents for […]
Culture
Activist Group Labels Video Documenting Falling Ceiling Debris at the Kennedy Center ‘Propaganda’
The center’s vice president for public relations Roma Daravi said that the collapse was “another example of the urgent need to close for renovation and revitalization.”
Technology
Adobe is trying to make its AI generators idiot-proof in Premiere
Adobe is overhauling how editors interact with AI in its Premiere professional video editing software. Its new Generative Media tool makes it easier to generate video, sound effects, music, and soundscapes without ever leaving the project timeline. The generators themselves aren't entirely new; the big change is how easily you can access them without breaking […] Suspenseful clock ticking… as you wait for AI to take your job. | Image: Adobe Adobe is overhauling how editors interact with AI in its Premiere professional video editing software. Its new Generative Media tool makes it easier to generate video, sound effects, music, and soundscapes without ever leaving the project timeline. The generators themselves aren't entirely new; the big change is how easily you can access them without breaking your workflow. Instead of jumping between browsers or external apps to find missing B-r
Technology
Ahlem Manai-Platt Is Scaling Luxury Eyewear on Her Own Terms
The eyewear designer opens her largest store to date in New York's Meatpacking District, bringing optical services, French craft and her one-of-one creations under one roof.
Technology
Albanian protests against Kushner-linked coastal development turn violent on 100th day
Police have clashed with protesters in the Albanian capital Tirana as demonstrations against a luxury coastal development linked to Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, reached their 100th day
Culture
Alexandra Leclerc Put Her Whole World Into Her Rhode Collaboration
One of Rhode’s first muses, Alexandra Leclerc speaks to Vogue about her limited edition collection, little dachshund Leo, and luminous approach to beauty.
Technology
All 5 killed in Miami airport cargo jet crash were in a van used by plane cleaners
Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said Tuesday that two people remain in critical condition, and a third is in stable condition.
Technology
All 65 Movies That Topped $1B at the Global Box Office, Ranked
From 2026 summer blockbusters like 'The Odyssey,' 'Toy Story 5' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' to classics like 'Jurassic Park' and 'Titanic,' The Hollywood Reporter has compiled every film to make over $1 billion at the worldwide box office.
Technology
Amazon’s Newest Fire Tablet Is Only $150, With 10,000 Units Sold In the Last Month Alone
Amazon has made a name for itself with its slate of Alexa-enabled devices, but the retail giant is also a leader when it comes to its lineup of tablets. Whether for work or streaming, Amazon’s Fire Tablets offer up huge value, especially when compared to Apple’s iPad or the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Case in point: […]
Global
America: the gulf, the lake and now the state – what’s next on Trump’s huge renaming spree? | Marina Hyde
Farewell, New Mexico. The war isn’t going well and nowhere on Earth is safe from the US president’s favourite displacement activity Busy times for crayon-wielding US president Donald Trump, Earth’s most tireless freelance cartographer, who at the weekend celebrated the US labouring under the highest diesel prices in its history while his “two-week” Iran war edges into its seventh month with a social media spree in which he pushed renaming New Mexico as New America. In some ways, it was a surprise to see Trump go for merely rebranding a state at this point, given that it was only so recently that he declared: “If you think about it, we have a gulf, and we have a lake. Now all we need is an ocean .” This is believed to be a reference to the Gulf of America, formerly – and indeed currently, in every meaningful sense – the Gulf of Mexico. It was also a nod to Lake America, as precisely no on
Global
American family missing in apparent crash of small plane off Bahamas coast
An American family from Miami is missing in the apparent crash of a private plane crash off the Bahamas coast.
Technology
An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
The Venice Film Festival is showcasing several high-profile films Tuesday, including Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary, a thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck
Technology
An Iranian port city feels the pain of Washington's tightening economic measures
In the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, economic life has slowed dramatically due to a U.S. blockade
Science
An administrative gap delays access to new pancreatic cancer treatment
A new wave of illegal fruity vapes, more and more kids on GLP-1s, and other health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
Ancient Roman fresco and mosaic featuring maritime city unveiled at Baths of Trajan
Authorities in Rome have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome
Technology
Andrew Garfield Explains the Robin Hood Energy in ‘The Uprising’ — and Why Marketing Noise Doesn’t Faze Him
The two-time Oscar nominee also reflects on his 'Social Network' co-star Jesse Eisenberg’s decision not to return as Mark Zuckerberg for Aaron Sorkin’s 'The Social Reckoning,' and looks ahead to his own turn as a Big Tech disrupter in 'Artificial.'
Culture
Andrew Garfield takes on Sam Altman in creepy first teaser for Artificial
Luca Guadagnino-directed film will be released by Neon after being dropped by Amazon amid OpenAI partnership Big tech goes to Hollywood: is Silicon Valley ready for a silver-screen reckoning? The first teaser trailer of Luca Guadagnino ’s Artificial has been released. After being dropped by Amazon MGM Studios in June, the biopic of the OpenAI tech executive Sam Altman will be released in the US on 25 December by Neon after it premieres at the New York film festival this October. Continue reading...
Technology
Andy Wolf Is the Indie Eyewear Brand Betting on Europe
The Austrian brand is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is still using local production following its big Rihanna moment on the Cannes red carpet.
Technology
Aneta Pokucinska Named Managing Director and General Manager, U.S. of H&M
H&M also said that Elie Saab will be its next designer collaboration.
Technology
Animal Collective To Play Feels In Full at NYC and LA Shows
The band has set two dates in November dedicated entirely to their 2005 album
Technology
Apple says ‘Fold’ and competitors ask ‘how wide?’
Apple is almost certain to launch its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, seven years after Samsung's Galaxy Fold initially went on sale. And while Apple might be a few years late to the party, the run-up to this launch proves that new CEO John Ternus has inherited a company that's as influential as it's ever been. […] New Apple CEO John Ternus’ first hardware launch has already proved the company’s industry influence. | Image: The Verge / Getty Images Apple is almost certain to launch its first foldable iPhone tomorrow, seven years after Samsung's Galaxy Fold initially went on sale. And while Apple might be a few years late to the party, the run-up to this launch proves that new CEO John Ternus has inherited a company that's as influential as it's ever been. Tomorrow's iPhone event is likely to be a little different than what we're used to. For one, the arrival of some iPhone 18 model
Science
Are rich people really worse behaved? Here’s the science – podcast
Who’s more likely to steal sweets from a child? According to science, it’s the rich. A study seemingly confirming our suspicions about the moral behaviour of the wealthy was one of the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes, which honour research that makes you laugh and then think. Science editor Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay what the researchers think could be behind the phenomenon, and they explore some of the other awards, including one for a surprising quality we look for in our friends and another for a biomechanical definition of kissing Rich people more likely to steal children’s sweets, finds Ig Nobel prize-winning study Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...
Technology
Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
Culture
Ariana Grande Surprise Releases 12-Track ‘Petal (The Complete Live Album)’
The companion to the singer's most recent studio album features in-concert versions of all of its tracks.
Markets
Arizona Group Home Provider in Scandal Escapes Penalties for Boy’s Death
The staff caring for Jakob Blodgett said he already had been sneaking candy and refused to take his insulin. An employee at the Arizona group home where the 9-year-old boy was being cared for texted a supervisor about the boy’s …
Culture
Armand Van Helden Set for Sydney’s THE WORKS Warehouse Series
The Grammy-nominated house pioneer joins Overmono, Jayda G and KI/KI on the 2026/27 lineup for the Carriageworks event series.
Culture
Artworks stolen from Renoir Museum on French Riviera in latest heist
Thieves took four artworks but it is thought they dropped two in museum garden as they fled Two thieves have broken into a museum dedicated to the French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in southern France, stealing four artworks but leaving two behind as they fled. “This morning, two individuals broke into the Renoir Museum and stole four works of art,” said Bryan Masson, the mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer. Continue reading...
Technology
Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney on AI and the dangers of Elon Musk
A new documentary about Elon Musk uses an AI avatar to simulate an interview with him, using real quotes
Technology
Ask Earl With Laurel Pantin: How Do I Make My Old Clothes Feel New Again?
In her monthly column, Ask Earl, writer, editor, mom, and entrepreneur, Laurel Pantin answers your latest style questions.
Technology
AstraZeneca's COPD drug scores two late-stage trial wins as full data boosts blockbuster hopes
The full data reinforces hopes that the drug could be a breakthrough COPD treatment and reach AstraZeneca's peak annual sales forecast of more than $5 billion.
Culture
Australian Crawl and Men at Work Expand 2026 Australian Tour
The co-headline dates add to a wider summer schedule for both acts.
Technology
BLACKPINK’s JISOO to Star as 4 Different ‘Cinematic Characters’ in Conceptual Fashion Campaign
"Maybe we're not supposed to have everything figured out," the K-pop star muses in the first clip.
California
Becerra, Hilton to debate in governor's race days before voters receive mail-in ballots
Days before California voters receive their mail-in ballots, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, will debate in a nationally televised face-off.
Culture
Better Go Mad in the Wild review – boozing, bantering hermits impart their spiritual wisdom
Director Miro Remo journeys deep into the Czech countryside to find two brothers living an isolated life filled with quixotic wisdom in this surreal documentary Narrated by a slaughtered bull, this extraordinary film takes the less-travelled path in charting the daily life of a pair of Czech twins a long way off conventional routes themselves. František and Ondřej Klišík are slowly going mad – or maybe closing in on enlightenment – in a cabin in the Šumava mountains and, extrapolating a short story about the brothers by Aleš Palán, director Miro Remo succumbs productively to the prevailing cabin fever – not only egging these longbeards on in their squabbling and loopy philosophising, but pitching in with his own fabulism and surrealism. Closing on 60, “Franta” and “Ondra” still farm their smallholding with the help of Nandy, a mutinous bull ill-chosen as a draught animal. In their downti
Culture
Billy Joel Mourns Death of Early Bandmate Jon Small
Joel announced Small’s death in a tribute shared on social media.
Technology
Bombardier points out U.S. footprint after Trump says aerospace giant must build in America
Trump's announcement comes on the eve of Canadian retaliatory tariffs set to take effect Tuesday on $20 billion of U.S. goods.
Markets
Bombardier’s stock drops as the U.S.-Canada trade war intensifies. Here’s what Trump is targeting next.
Shares in Bombardier lost altitude Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to ban the Canadian aircraft manufacturer unless it makes new commitments to build in the U.S.
Global
Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.
Technology
Boston Scientific Says Unlikely to Meet 2026 Forecast After Cyberattack Disruption
Boston Scientific said on Tuesday it no longer expects to meet its previously issued third-quarter and full-year 2026 sales and adjusted profit forecasts, after a cybersecurity incident disrupted the medical device maker’s global operations. An unauthorized activity on some of …
Culture
Bravo! The Free-Spirited, Freewheeling Gustavo Dudamel Arrives at the New York Philharmonic
The onetime wunderkind conductor—now a respectable 45—has been making an ecstatic first impression on his new metropolis.
Global
Brazil Supreme Court removes federal police chief, deepening crisis at the top court
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice André Mendonca has removed the head of the federal police and the intelligence chief from their posts
Markets
Breaking the Mold: The Role of MGA Innovation in Today’s Specialty Market
From evolving liability trends to niche, hard-to-place exposures, today’s environment demands more tailored, responsive solutions. That’s where Managing General Agents (MGAs) play an increasingly critical role. MGAs sit at the intersection of specialization and speed, bringing deep underwriting expertise together …
Technology
Brent crude oil hits $98 after Iran's Houthi allies attack multiple Saudi energy facilities
Oil prices rose Tuesday on worries over escalating Mideast tensions after the U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.
Global
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
Technology
Bruce Davis, Longtime AMPAS Executive Director, Dies at 83
Bruce Davis, who served as Executive Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and helped develop the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, died Sept. 5 in Los Angeles. He was 83. Davis came to the Academy after chairing the theater department at Juniata College in Pennsylvania. He started out at […]
Culture
Bunker review – Cruz and Bardem just can’t dig Florian Zeller’s shallow thriller out of a hole
Venice film festival: An architect (Javier Bardem) alienates his book editor wife (Penélope Cruz) when he agrees to build a luxurious bunker for a tech billionaire Even the formidable pairing of Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem can’t save this new movie from writer-director Florian Zeller – his first created directly for the screen, and not adapted from his own stage original. It’s shallow and unsatisfying, a drama without the intimate, authentic passion of his previous movies like The Father (2021) or The Son (2022). Bunker has nothing that interesting or original to say about its metaphorically showcased theme of alienation and inequality; the central relationship is left unexplored in favour of so-so home-invasion suspense styling – although one extended marital-argument scene showed what might have been achieved if their relationship was the film’s point – and the violent finale endin
Markets
Burton Snowboards tabs Denny Bruce to be CEO
Burton Snowboards tapped into its past by naming one-time regional brand manager Denny Bruce to take over as CEO as the company approaches its 50th anniversary
Markets
Business Moves: HDI Global UK & Ireland Secures Approval Toward New Syndicate; Cedar Trace to Launch $300M Lloyd’s Syndicate for 2027
HDI Global UK & Ireland (HDI) said it received approval in principle from Lloyd’s to establish a new Lloyd’s syndicate, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the firm’s wider Xcelerate29 strategy. The approval in principle enables HDI to …
Technology
Cage the Elephant Will Play the Halftime Show at NFL’s Munich Game
“We are going to bring the same energy we bring to our own shows and we cannot wait,” says Cage the Elephant’s Matt Shultz of the Nov. 15 Germany matchup between the Patriots and Lions
Markets
Canada Loses 41,700 Jobs as Employment Shrinks in Finance
Employment in Canada fell by 41,700 in August, reversing some of the labor market momentum seen in recent months as the manufacturing sector posted the only significant increase. The jobless rate held steady at 6.4% while job losses were concentrated …
Technology
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth CA$27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Duties on Canadian imports of U.S. steel and aluminum products have doubled to 50% as a trade war between Washington and Ottawa intensifies.
California
Canada's tariffs go into effect, spotlighting soured relations with U.S.
Ottawa's latest measures are a response to tariffs imposed by President Trump last month on Canadian exports.
News
Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods take effect, marking turning point in relations
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will move quickly to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs took effect on roughly $20 billion worth of American goods. The tariffs match duties President Trump imposed on Canadian imports and follows months of strained relations and unsuccessful trade negotiations between the two countries. Amna Nawaz reports.
Technology
Caring for Women Dinner Returns for Fifth Edition
The star-studded event during New York Fashion Week benefits four organizations combating gender-based violence.
Technology
Carly Rae Jepsen Could’ve Been a One-Hit Wonder or a Mainstream Megastar. Instead, She Became Far More Interesting
The pop star opens up about her upcoming album 'Day and Night' and what she's learned since her breakout hit nearly 15 years ago: "Where I've landed now in my career is the sweet spot."
Global
Carney says Canada moving from U.S. reliance as tariffs take effect
Carney defended the retaliation, saying Canada was matching the latest U.S. measures dollar for dollar while supporting affected workers and industries and accelerating efforts to expand trade with other countries.
Markets
Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs
Canada's levies - as high as 50% - will apply to nearly $20bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts.
Technology
Casey Affleck and Nick Nolte Get Emotional as ‘Company’ Debuts in Venice
“Company,” a gothic thriller directed by Casey Affleck, debuted at Venice Film Festival on Tuesday night to a 4-minute standing ovation. Affleck and star Nick Nolte looked visibly moved as cast members including Indiana Affleck, Emily Alyn Lind, Scoot McNairy, Adelaide Clemens and Caylee Cowan cheered from the audience. Written and directed by Casey Affleck, […]
Culture
Chanel Culture Fund Partners with Dib Bangkok on Inaugural Chanel Gateway Commission
The inaugural commission will be by the Thai artist Nawin Nuthong.
Technology
ChatGPT Sketch turns your bad drawings into detailed AI images
OpenAI announced ChatGPT Images 2.5 on Tuesday and is adding a new way to tell ChatGPT what you want it to make an image of: by drawing a doodle. With a new feature called Sketch, you can just draw something right inside ChatGPT and then tell ChatGPT how you want it to make an image […] I used ChatGPT and its Sketch tool to make this AI-generated image of a cat. OpenAI announced ChatGPT Images 2.5 on Tuesday and is adding a new way to tell ChatGPT what you want it to make an image of: by drawing a doodle. With a new feature called Sketch, you can just draw something right inside ChatGPT and then tell ChatGPT how you want it to make an image based on that sketch. You can activate the Sketch feature by typing @Sketch into your chat box, and a window will pop up where you can make your drawing. I briefly tested it, and it successfully turned my bad doodle of a cat that I drew with my
Technology
China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Crosses $300 Million
Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” retained the top spot at the mainland China box office for the fourth consecutive weekend, grossing RMB82.6 million ($12.1 million) over the Sept. 4–6 frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The blockbuster hit has now crossed a major milestone, lifting its cumulative […]
Markets
China Injects $45 Billion in Banks, Insurers to Boost Growth
China is injecting 300 billion yuan ($45 billion) into its largest banks and insurers, part of the nation’s biggest recapitalization in almost two decades, to shore up the strength of its financial system and sustain lending as economic growth slows. …
Technology
China's Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York
The world's biggest supplier of telecommunications network gear faces a criminal trial in New York
Technology
China's Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York
The world's biggest supplier of telecommunications network gear faces a criminal trial in New York
Markets
China's exports pick up in August, jumping 25% as its trade surplus widens
China has reported that its exports jumped 25% in August from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods
Technology
China's imports in August miss estimates as calls for rebalancing trade grow
China's exports and imports gathered momentum in August, as the world's second-largest economy faces mounting pressure to rebalance trade.
Technology
Cholesterol drug setback casts doubt over multibillion-dollar race
Novartis’ failure raises the stakes for Amgen and Eli Lilly in the race to turn lower Lp(a) levels into fewer heart attacks and strokes.
California
Clive Davis' $35-million art trove, including Warhol and Hockney, heads to auction
Clive Davis' largely unseen art collection, featuring works by David Hockney and Andy Warhol, could fetch more than $35 million at Christie's.
Technology
Clive Davis’s Warhol, Hockney Paintings Head to Christie’s During Marquee New York Sales
The house valued the eight works at more than $35 million.
Technology
Company review – Casey Affleck entertains us with creepy campfire tales
Venice film festival: Affleck’s third film as a director is a diverting gothic anthology about mysterious strangers, murder and – pointedly – wronged men Gather ye ’round the glowing screen for a Casey Affleck campfire tale. It contains superstitions and murder and human oddities of all stripes. An old hermit in his shack. Something nasty in the woodshed. If you like the first tale, fill your boots, settle back, because here comes another and another; each sparked by the embers of its neighbour and playing out with the same deliberately theatrical panache. Affleck’s picture roams and rambles like a creepy cracker-barrel Jackanory. Actually there is much to relish in Company, Affleck’s third film as a director, even if many of its elements feel like off-the-peg eccentricities; a little too laundered and self-consciously strange. It begins in tried and tested fashion with the arrival of a
Technology
Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)
Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after President Trump endorsed the idea last week. The bill is expected to be introduced this month, and perhaps as soon as the end of next week, […]
California
Council backs L.A. fast-food worker scheduling protections as businesses complain of tight margins
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance to extend Fair Work Week scheduling rules to fast-food workers, adding predictable shifts and paid labor-rights training for tens of thousands of employees.
Culture
Country Splash Cabo Fest With Riley Green, Jon Pardi and More Combines Song, Sand & Surf: 7 Best Moments
From Riley Green's grounding set to Tucker Wetmore's keyboard musings and Cameron Whitcomb's elevated performance, here are the highlights.
Culture
Daniella Kallmeyer Channelled Her Newfound Love of Sports Into Her Nike Collaboration
The designer added subtle, sensual touches to a Nike tennis sneaker.
Technology
David Jonsson, Olivia Colman and Kunal Nayyar to Lead Voice Cast of Animated Family Movie ‘Bollywoof’ (EXCLUSIVE)
David Jonsson, recently unveiled as Marvel’s next Black Panther, is set to lead to voice cast of upcoming animated family feature “Bollywoof” alongside Oscar winner Olivia Colman and “The Big Bang Theory” star Kunal Nayyar. The three will be joined by Rhys Ifans (“Notting Hill”), Sanjeev Bhaskar (“Unforgotten”), and Ambika Mod (“One Day”) in the film, from Prime […]
Science
Democrats Demand Trump Administration Halt Collection of Patients’ ER Records
Senate and House Democrats say the Trump administration’s plan to collect patients’ medical data violates privacy and will discourage people from seeking medical care.
Bay Area
Democrats have lost Silicon Valley. Here’s what it will take to win it back
If Democrats want to become the party of the future again, they need to stop treating the people building the future like political enemies.
Global
Democrats hit back at Trump after president floats changing name of New Mexico to ‘New America’ - US politics live
State senator among politicians hitting back at president’s social media post saying New Mexico should be change to ‘New America’ Sign up for US Breaking News emails Further down the ballot in New Hampshire, the Democratic primary for Chris Pappas’s House seat has drawn eight candidates, with Stefany Shaheen – daughter of the outgoing senator – and Maura Sullivan , a former Obama administration official, leading the field. The district, long purple, has been reliably blue since 2017. Republicans now see it as flippable, and Donald Trump has endorsed Anthony DiLorenzo , a businessman who owns several car dealerships, in the GOP race. Continue reading...
Technology
Devin Booker’s Halloween Nike Sneaker Comes With a Mask of the Star Player as a Monster
The box may come with all you need for a costume.
Technology
Dizzee Rascal spotted at community folk festival
Music lovers at the popular BunkFest weekend in Wallingford saw the chart-topping rapper in town.
Technology
Documentary About Formula One World Champion Niki Lauda to Be Directed by James Erskine, WestEnd Films Handling World Sales
WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on James Erskine’s “Lauda,” a feature documentary about three-time Formula One World Champion Niki Lauda. WestEnd will launch sales at the Toronto Film Festival, where it will unveil first footage to buyers. “Lauda,” which is in production, tells the story of his rise to the pinnacle of motorsport and […]
California
Dolly Parton's sister slams 'fake AI garbage' following icon's death: 'Show more compassion'
In a Sept. 4 Instagram statement, Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton thanked fans for the "genuine" support, urging supporters to use her sister's life as an "example for tolerance and respect towards others."
Global
Donald Trump’s midterm strategy? Make it all about him | Robert Reich
The president apparently plans to focus on the person he most admires – himself – even if Republicans would rather he didn’t With the midterm races officially beginning this week, a big question hanging over the Republican party is how Trump will allocate his giant stash of Super Pac money. As of 31 July, Maga Inc had more than $400m on hand, larger than the cash reserves of any of the major party committees. But he’s barely spent any of it yet. Why not? Continue reading...
Technology
Drama swirls around OpenAI’s legendary mathematical milestone
OpenAI says it found a solution to a major math problem that has remained unsolved for around 90 years, as reported earlier by The New York Times and Wired. In a blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI announced that it discovered a solution to the Navier-Stokes problem - which relates to the flow of liquid and […] OpenAI says it found a solution to a major math problem that has remained unsolved for around 90 years, as reported earlier by The New York Times and Wired . In a blog post on Tuesday , OpenAI announced that it discovered a solution to the Navier-Stokes problem - which relates to the flow of liquid and gas - using an internal AI model more powerful than the newly released GPT-6 Astra alongside 10,000 concurrent agents. The Navier-Stokes problem is one of seven Millennium Prize Problems , each of which comes with a $1 million reward for solving. OpenAI says it started training the i
Technology
Drought and hosepipe bans remain despite wettest week since early February
Parts of England and Wales have seen more rain than any other week since early February but are still in drought.
Technology
D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s Son Will Play the Notorious B.I.G. in the Snoop Dogg Biopic
This will be the first major acting role for Michael D’Angelo Archer II, who’s also been releasing music as SwayvoTwain
Technology
D’Angelo’s Son to Play Biggie Smalls in Snoop Dogg Biopic
Michael D’Angelo Archer Jr. will bring the Notorious B.I.G. to life in Snoop, which is set to hit theaters next year
Markets
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
EU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bid
Top European Union officials say they are shocked by hero’s funeral Serbia gave to Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes
Global
EU warns of new menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills
Jihadist groups still pose a major threat to Europe, but 25 years after the 9/11 attacks a new menace driven by young people online is emerging
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Gabriella Karefa-Johnson Teams With Depop on a Curated Shop
Depop’s 2026 official trends spokesperson unveils her size-inclusive shop during NYFW.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Hari Nef, Carole Radziwill, Aerin Frankel and More Feature in MZ Wallace’s Fall 2026 Campaign
Shot across well-known New York spots, the fall 2026 campaign launches the brand’s two new drops of styles and colorways throughout September.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Poshmark Wants You to ‘Try Yourself On’ for a Change
The social commerce marketplace is sharpening its fashion image with its largest integrated campaign under chief revenue officer Elizabeth von der Goltz.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Hill Brings Good American Home to Nashville
The model fronts the brand’s fall 2026 campaign.
Global
Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit
The Eiffel Tower has reopened to the public after a strike closed it for a day
Culture
Elon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’
Ashley St Clair was speaking at the Venice film premiere of Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk, where she warned of his dangerous influence • Musk review – epic study of the world’s richest and most banal man Elon Musk is sowing “deliberate division” via his social media platform X that will be catastrophic unless regulated, the mother of one of the 14 confirmed children fathered by the world’s richest man has warned. In Musk, a new documentary by veteran film-maker Alex Gibney, former Maga influencer Ashley St Clair says Musk told her in a text message he wanted to have a child with her because he needed to have “a legion of children before the civil war”. Continue reading...
Technology
Emma Stone Embraces Her Natural Texture at Telluride Film Festival 2026
The actress also bid adieu to her bixie era, debuting long, caramel-blond curls.
Science
England up in reading, maths and science rankings as Scotland and Wales fall behind
The latest Pisa report also warned of a global decline in teenagers' reading skills.
Global
Ex-60 Minutes managing editor says fired staffers ‘refused to be accomplices’ in show’s ‘destruction’
Guy Campanile addresses ouster in Facebook post and says ‘we were told to leave because we insisted on doing our jobs’ The former managing editor at 60 Minutes, who was fired in May with several other top correspondents, has spoken out about the ouster, saying he and his colleagues, were dismissed because they “would not compromise our principles or reputations by jamming unverifiable notions or White House talking points into our reporting”. Guy Campanile, who worked at CBS News for 34 years, said in a private Facebook post obtained by the Guardian on Tuesday that he had held off on commenting about his dismissal right away, having decided it was “wise to remain quiet when emotions are raw”. Continue reading...
Technology
Ex-‘60 Minutes’ Managing Editor Goes Public After Firing, Tells CBS Staffers to “Hold the Line”
Guy Campanile, who says he worked for CBS for 34 years, weighed in on his 2026 exit ahead of the program’s latest season.
Markets
Expecting an inheritance? Don’t count on it.
Too many people may be relying on the so-called Great Wealth Transfer
Global
Fact-checking Trump's stories about his own 9/11 response
President Donald Trump recounted his response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in an interview and event leading up to the 25th anniversary this week, repeating statements that lack evidence about aiding in the recovery.
Culture
Fashion Forecast: A Psychic, Astrologer, and Tarot Reader Predict Fall Trends
We're gazing in our crystal ball to see what we'll be wearing in the months ahead.
News
Fighter pilot reflects on order to sacrifice herself to stop Flight 93 on 9/11
On 9/11, the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 stormed the cockpit, forcing the hijacked jet to crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. But before the world knew of their bravery, members of Washington, D.C.'s Air National Guard were prepared to make their own sacrifice. Nick Schifrin brings us the story of pilot Heather "Lucky" Penney.
Culture
Fine Jewelry’s Newest Discovery Channel? TikTok
Sophie Whitelaw found online fame designing jewelry online. It’s helped grow her brand and is propelling other businesses in the same way.
Technology
First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost
China is getting first crack at a British technology that might change how mobile games are made and played. Today, the Xiaomi 18 Fold launches in mainland China with an Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX graphics processor inside its custom Xring O3 chip. What's so special about that? After five years of development, Arm now has […] The Xiaomi 18 Fold and its Xring O3 chip. China is getting first crack at a British technology that might change how mobile games are made and played. Today, the Xiaomi 18 Fold launches in mainland China with an Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX graphics processor inside its custom Xring O3 chip . What's so special about that? After five years of development, Arm now has an AI gaming graphics accelerator inside its GPU. By following Nvidia's playbook, Arm-powered phones are about to have PC-like technologies to make games run faster, at higher resolution, with advanced lighting
Technology
Five Dead After Amazon Plane Overran Runway at Miami Airport
An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames, authorities said. The aircraft overran the runway around …
Culture
Five Standouts at Portland’s Converge 45 Triennial, From a Gourd Frieze to a Performance That Played with Fire
Curated by Lumi Tan, the show is inspired by a passage from an Ursula K. Le Guin novel.
Global
Five killed in Miami plane crash were in two vehicles on ground, investigators say
Investigators described the scene as "utter devastation" after a Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami airport.
Markets
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta resume after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta resume after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure
Technology
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta resume after volcanic eruption
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta resume after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure
Technology
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta have resumed after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights
Markets
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta have resumed after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights
Technology
Former Chairman of Kennedy Center Buys Disassembled Joel Shapiro Sculpture
It is reportedly headed next to the National Gallery of Art's sculpture garden.
News
Former Colorado crime analyst gets 10-year prison sentence for manipulating DNA data
A judge has sentenced a former forensic analyst for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison after prosecutors said she manipulated and omitted data to speed up her work
Technology
Former Ohio missionary pleads guilty to molesting 2 boys in Haiti
A former missionary with an Ohio-based ministry has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually abusing two boys in Haiti
Technology
Four Paintings Stolen from France’s Renoir Museum in Predawn Raid
In their haste, the thieves abandoned two of the paintings they had grabbed.
Markets
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Global
Friedrich Merz is now on borrowed time. But that’s not why the AfD’s triumph is seismic | Jörg Lau
The anti-fascist consensus about our Nazi past is fundamental to German democracy. But that, shockingly, is being shattered As shock at the scale of the far right’s resounding state-election victory in Germany reverberated on Sunday, not everybody was unhappy. Seconds after the first exit polls from Saxony-Anhalt were revealed, Donald Trump posted the results on his Truth Social platform, seemingly delighted by the devastation of the centrist-conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) and the surge of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). Jörg Lau is an international correspondent for the German weekly Die Zeit Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
Technology
From the Corps to the Cosmos, featuring Jaden Caradine
Jaden Caradine knew he wanted to be an engineer at eight years old. He just took a winding road to get there. Before he enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, before he discovered the field that would become his focus, and before he landed a Pathways internship at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, Caradine […]
Technology
From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel
The aviation security system that travelers encounter at U.S. airports was built layer by layer, often after attacks or attempted attacks exposed new vulnerabilities
Markets
GEICO Avoids Class Action Over Totaled Vehicle Payouts in New Jersey
A federal judge has declined to approve a class action lawsuit accusing GEICO of underpaying losses for totaled vehicles in New Jersey. The court declined to approve the class after concluding that individual issues outweighed the commonality of the proposed …
Technology
German Police Rush to Prevent an Islamic Terror Attack in ‘Blindspot Berlin’ (Exclusive Trailer)
Albrecht Schuch and Bayan Layla star in the true-crime thriller series, which will have its world premiere at TIFF.
Global
German vote shows rise of far right in Europe, but it hasn’t been a steady march
The victory of a far-right party in a German state election has raised alarm across Europe
Culture
Ginger & Baby Spice Reveal Secret Former Spice Girl Who ‘the Others Still Won’t Talk to’ in Ad for This Coffee Brand
Geri Halliwell-Horner and Emma Bunton talk parting ways with Pumpkin Spice in a hilarious new Dunkin' spot.
Global
Glastonbury confirms ticket sale dates - and highest ever price
The festival will return in June after taking a fallow year, but tickets have topped £400 for the first time.
Culture
Glastonbury tickets break £400 for first time as on-sale date is announced
Tickets set to cost £408 at return for Somerset festival after a fallow year, a jump from £378.50 in 2025 After a fallow year in 2026, Glastonbury festival fans can start to get excited – and nervous – about tickets for 2027’s event going on sale. The price breaks £400 for the first time, at £408 including a £5 booking fee, a rise from the 2025 cost of £378.50. The usual scramble to acquire them – with all the attendant frantic spreadsheets and WhatsApp groups – will begin at 9am on Sunday 4 October. Continue reading...
Technology
Global markets keep shrugging off shocks. Here's what could break that streak, according to HSBC
Markets have shrugged off a barrage of shocks in recent years but that resilience may not last forever, according to HSBC.
Global
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
Researchers urge governments to help worst afflicted countries, such as Nigeria and Algeria, which rely on oil revenues for public services Conflict, migration and economic upheaval will accompany the global move away from oil, unless governments act urgently to help the worst afflicted countries to cope, research has found. Nigeria, Iran, Angola and Algeria are among the countries that will be severely affected, as they rely strongly on oil revenues for their government and provision of public services, but have little diversification and too little capital to cushion the blow. Continue reading...
Technology
Goodbye Sports, Hello Fashion: Inspirations for NYFW Spring 2027
Sports fandom has been hovering thick over New York City like a heat dome, but even as the U.S. Open rolls on, fashion is about to get its turn with NYFW starting Thursday.
Technology
Google’s Atlas of the human genome could pave the way for new treatments
Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool that its scientists claim could help unravel the mysteries of the human genome and transform our understanding of biology, accelerating scientific research and ultimately paving the way for new treatments for diseases. The platform, called AlphaGenome Atlas, contains a "predictive map of every possible DNA letter change in […] Google DeepMind has unveiled an AI tool that its scientists claim could help unravel the mysteries of the human genome and transform our understanding of biology, accelerating scientific research and ultimately paving the way for new treatments for diseases. The platform, called AlphaGenome Atlas, contains a "predictive map of every possible DNA letter change in the human genome," the researchers said in a blog post published on Tuesday. DNA is written in an alphabet of four chemical "letters" - usually shortened to A,
Technology
Hair Growth vs. Anti-Shed Serums—And Why You Need Both
Experts weigh in on the difference between both serums—and how, when combined, the duo can improve hair density, reduce shed, and boost growth
Technology
Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.
Technology
Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Lowell
Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell are pelting Hawaii’s western islands
California
He sold out a DJ set in a California state park: Here's how Chris Lake made it happen
By the end of 2026, Chris Lake will have performed between 50 and 60 shows this year, with his largest taking place in Los Angeles. The British DJ breaks down his tour finances and reveals the realities of touring as an independent artist.
Technology
Hear Elton John Dig Out Sixties Deep Cut ‘Skyline Pigeon’ at Rock in Rio
“This next song is the first good song I wrote with Bernie [Taupin],” John said. “And Brazil is the only place it’s ever been popular, so here we go”
Global
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
Technology
Here’s where rental demand is heading and what it means for future home sales
As U.S. rent prices rise, more tenants are relocating to cheaper markets, according to a new report by Zillow.
Technology
Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
Global
Hijacking pirates exploit regional chaos to return to seas off Somalia
US-Israel war on Iran and political instability in Somalia lead to pirates targeting cargo ships off Horn of Africa The scourge of Somali piracy targeting cargo ships and smaller dhows off the Horn of Africa has returned to levels not seen in a decade, driven by a convergence of factors including disruptions to the shipping industry caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran and a resurgence of political instability in Somalia. Since late April there have been eight hijackings by Somali pirates, including two within the space of a fortnight in August : one targeting an oil tanker with ties to Iran, the other a Cameroon-flagged vessel, the Lutuf, carrying military equipment for Turkey. Continue reading...
Global
Houthis strike Saudi Arabian cities in significant expansion of Middle East war
Riyadh says it will retaliate after overnight attacks by Iran-backed Yemen group on oil facilities wound more than 70 Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have attacked four cities in Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a significant expansion of the Middle East war. Saudi Arabia said it would retaliate after the overnight strikes – reportedly involving dozens of drones and missiles – that targeted several oil facilities in the country’s south. Continue reading...
Technology
How Factories Are Finally Seeing the Truth—And Profit—In Real Time
CreateOne helps apparel companies deal with costly disruptions while driving profits.
Culture
How Jutta Koether Made A Color Her Signature Style
Her canvases are on view at Buchholz Galerie in New York this fall.
Technology
How Longchamp’s Artistic Director Turns Art Into a Color Palette
At the inaugural Longchamp Art Festival in Paris, Sophie Delafontaine explained why artists are key to her creative process.
California
How Sudan's civil war is erasing thousands of years of cultural memory
The ancient statues of the deities Heket and Beset, too heavy to move, were used for target practice.
Technology
How Vietnam’s Forced Labor Ban Could Reshape Sourcing
Forged in response to Washington’s Section 301 tariffs, Hanoi’s new supply-chain tracing requirements raise compliance stakes for companies sourcing through Vietnam.
Technology
How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
Technology
How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world
As he publishes his autobiography, Sir Paul Smith takes BBC News on a tour of his London headquarters.
News
How every US state approaches 9/11 history in schools
The Associated Press found that at least 40 U.S. states now expect or suggest that public schools address 9/11 in some way, whether in classroom teaching, a moment of silence or some other observance
Science
How meteorologists recreated weather that helped decide second world war
Experts helped guide weather scenes in Pressure – a film depicting dramatic buildup to 1944’s D-day landings Dressed in a Royal Air Force uniform and sporting a trim moustache, Andrew Scott looks slightly queasy – as well he might. Behind him is a huge map of the Channel, and in front of him is Brendan Fraser, looming with a request: “I need a forecast,” he says. Starring in the film Pressure, based on a true story, Scott plays the meteorologist Gp Capt James Stagg – the man who must tell Gen Eisenhower – played by Fraser – whether conditions will be suitable for the D-day landings scheduled to take place on 5 June 1944. But a large storm is approaching the Normandy coast. Continue reading...
Technology
How the 40-Year-Old Journeys Pulled Off Another Successful Evolution
Andy Gray, CEO of Journeys Global Retail Group, and Mimi Vaughn, CEO of parent company Genesco Inc., sat down with FN to talk about the retailer's history and bright future.
Technology
How to Stream ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga,’ FX’s 2026 ‘Snowfall’ Spinoff
Malcolm Spellman's new drama debuts over three years after the original's six-season run concluded.
Technology
How to Write Chad Powers: Go With “Your First, Stupidest Thought”
Michael Waldron and Glen Powell lay out their third-season plan to The Hollywood Reporter.
Global
Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave country over 'unacceptable' activities
Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable
Technology
Hurricane Lowell Brings Heavy Rains as It Passes West of Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell passed west of Hawaii, where heavy rains may cause hundreds of millions of dollars of damage. Lowell, with top winds of 105 miles (169 kilometers) per hour, edged west of Kauai but is still dropping heavy rain, as …
Global
I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why
For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.
Technology
In Her New Show, Artist Maia Ruth Lee Unpacks a Life in Transit
“Maia Ruth Lee: Double Vision” is on view at Tina Kim Gallery in New York from September 10 to October 24, 2026.
Technology
In the GLP-1 Era, Dessert Is Better Worn Than Eaten
Gourmand fragrances are booming, from rich, decadent confections to juicy fruits and barely-there sweets. Here, the fall launches poised to satisfy your cravings, at least where scent is concerned.
Technology
Innocent-looking AI reasoning can make bad behavior harder to catch
AI safety monitoring can fail when an AI’s reasoning is the main clue that something has gone wrong, new research suggests.
Technology
Inside the Making of Journeys’ Successful 4.0 Store Concept
The new design, launched in 2024, is contributing to sales gains for the 40-year-old retailer.
Technology
Inside the Restoration of Indian Cult Classic ‘English, August,’ Heading to Venice as Relevant as Ever (EXCLUSIVE)
Dev Benegal’s “English, August” almost didn’t survive to be restored. Its original camera negative had melted. The dupe was gone too. All that was left were two surviving 35mm prints – and, it turned out, a box of DAT tapes nobody expected to matter three decades later. “It’s really sad that when I saw the […]
Technology
Inside ‘DAU,’ the 20-Year Soviet Simulation That Became Cinema’s Strangest Ghost Story
Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky built a sealed Soviet world in Ukraine, populated it with thousands of participants and filmed them for three years. Two decades, 14 films and innumerable scandals later, his original epic is finally coming to Venice — amid a new geopolitical firestorm.
Markets
Insured Loss Estimates Top $600M From Washington Fires, Testing New Commissioner
The wildfires that plagued Washington for nearly half the summer put new Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and her office to a test. Kuderer has been in office for over a year-and-a-half. However, she’s relatively new considering her predecessor, Washington Commissioner …
Technology
Insurer FM Adds to Partnerships of Boston Teams in Tech-Facing Tomorrow Golf League
Commercial property insurer FM will serve as principal partner of the Boston Common Golf team in WTGL (Women’s Tomorrow Golf League), a new professional golf league created by TMRW Sports and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). The partnership builds …
Technology
Intel CPUs are reportedly getting a 10 percent price hike in October
Intel's PC CPUs may get more expensive in a few weeks, with Digitimes reporting that Intel has a 10 percent price hike planned, following similar increases earlier this year. According to Digitimes, the price hike is part of a shift for Intel toward increasing profitability for its PC CPU business, rather than keeping prices low […] Intel's PC CPUs may get more expensive in a few weeks, with Digitimes reporting that Intel has a 10 percent price hike planned, following similar increases earlier this year. According to Digitimes , the price hike is part of a shift for Intel toward increasing profitability for its PC CPU business, rather than keeping prices low to try to expand its market share. Digitimes also says Intel may be planning to cut another 5 to 10 percent of its staff, although it may also bring in new hires at the same time. Additionally, the report claims Intel could soo
Markets
Intel’s stock is rising as the company looks primed to boost prices even more
The chip maker is reportedly set to further lift prices on its PC chips as costs rise across the supply chain.
Global
Investigation after female staff at Eiffel Tower replaced by men for religious visit
The move saw outraged staff walk off the job on Monday, closing the French landmark for a day.
Technology
Iran Foreign Ministry takes aim at Canada for support of U.S. actions in Strait of Hormuz
Canada had condemned Iran’s "destabilizing actions" in the Middle East, saying that it would work with partners to maintain significant pressure on Iran.
California
Is the news stressing you out? MS NOW partners with Calm
The cable channel is offering meditation exercises on its new digital platform that launches Wednesday.
Technology
Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israel’s air force carried out two strikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least nine people, including children
Technology
Izipizi Opens First Stand-alone Store in Tokyo as the Eyewear Brand Steps Up Global Expansion
After a decade of building its business through Japanese wholesale partners, the brand made its debut in Tokyo this summer and is eyeing further retail growth in Asia and the U.S.
Technology
Japan protests as China slaps new measures against exports of key chipmaking material
Japan has protested Chinese controls that will limit its exports of a key chemical used to make computer chips
Technology
Javier Bardem Feels a “Responsibility” to Speak Out on Political Issues: “I Have You Guys Listening to Me”
Bardem's wife, Penelope Cruz, admitted she worries about the role of women today as the couple joined director Florian Zeller and co-stars Stephen Graham, Paul Dano and Paul Schwarzenegger ahead of the Venice premiere of 'Bunker.'
Technology
Jencap Selects OIP Insurtech to Accelerate AI-Enabled Underwriting Operations
Jencap, one of the largest wholesale insurance intermediaries in the United States, is continuing to invest in technology that strengthens the speed, precision, and scalability of its specialty insurance platform. Through its new partnership with BoundAI, powered by OIP Insurtech, …
Culture
Jenny Holzer and Andy Goldsworthy Win $95,000 Praemium Imperiale Award
They are among five recipients of the top arts award given by the Japan Art Association for work that has had a “lasting impact on humanity.”
Technology
Jhené Aiko Announces New Album ‘Westside Whimsy’ & It’s Coming Sooner Than You Think
The R&B singer's last album, Chilombo , arrived in March 2020.
Culture
Jibby Beane obituary
My glamorous friend Jibby Beane, who has died aged 84, was known in London’s fashion and art worlds as an energetic and unique figure. Blessed with fabulous blond good looks, during the 1990s she appeared on the catwalk for Vivienne Westwood , was featured in countless style magazines and ran an art gallery from her first-floor flat in Paddington, central London. The artist Martin Creed first showed his work there in 1994; he won the Turner prize seven years later. Wherever Jibby arrived, laced into a Westwood corset and tottering on platform shoes, everyone knew who she was. She had started modelling in the 60s and appeared in the first Andrex television commercial to feature a labrador retriever puppy in 1972. She had also worked for the couturier Victor Stiebel. In 1963 she married Kenneth Beane, whom she had known since childhood. Continue reading...
Technology
Jim Geoghan, Co-Creator of ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,’ Dies at 79
He created the Cole and Dylan Sprouse-led Disney Channel sitcom alongside Danny Kallis in 2005.
Technology
Jim Geoghan, ‘Suite Life of Zack & Cody’ Co-Creator, Dies at 79
Jim Geoghan, the creator of “Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” died on Sept. 6 at 79 in Los Angeles, his daughter Genevieve Geoghan confirmed to Variety. He was 79. He co-created and executive produced “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” the Disney Channel sitcom that brought Cole and Dylan Sprouse, Ashley Tisdale, Brenda […]
Culture
John Legend Announces Pharrell-Produced Album ‘Muse,’ Led by New Song ‘Daylight’
"Daylight," available to stream today, is the first listen from Legend's upcoming full-length release, out Oct. 23 via Republic.
Technology
John Malkovich Cancels ‘The Music Critic’ Israel Performance Over Fabricated Quote (Exclusive)
"A PR company hired by the Israeli promoter drafted a quote for the article that was attributed to me, though I never made the statements that were quoted," says Malkovich in a statement to THR.
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John Malkovich Drops Out of ‘The Music Critic’ in Israel After Press Release Attributed False Quotes
John Malkovich has pulled out of a performance of “The Music Critic” set to take place in Tel Aviv, Israel after a press release falsely attributed quotes to the actor. “I was made aware of an article which appeared in The Hollywood Reporter (first published in The Jerusalem Post) announcing a date in Tel Aviv, […]
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John Turturro to Receive Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award
The Zurich Film Festival will honor John Turturro with the Golden Eye Award at the 22nd edition, which runs from Sept. 24 to Oct. 4. Turturro will receive the award for his performance in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” written and directed by Noah Segan. He will accept the award on Sept. 26, […]
Technology
John Turturro “Grateful” to Zurich Film Festival for Golden Eye Award Honor
The U.S. star is being recognized for his decades-spanning career and latest performance in Noah Segan's 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.'
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Judge increases bond to $10M for Colorado man charged with killing his wife
A judge has increased bond for a Colorado man charged with killing his wife from $3 million to $10 million
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June Squibb, Linda Hamilton, Caroline Aaron and Jayne Eastwood Team for New Zealand Sports Comedy ‘Hot Curlers’
Oscar nominee June Squibb (“Eleanor the Great,” “Thelma”), Linda Hamilton (“Terminator 2: Judgment Day”), Jayne Eastwood (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) and Caroline Aaron (“Bookends,” “21 Jump Street”) are teaming up for”Hot Curlers,” a New Zealand sports comedy inspired by a true story. Cornerstone Pictures has come on board to handle worldwide sales on the […]
Culture
Just One Thing: Meet Cartier’s New Clash de Cartier Bag
Blurring the line between leather goods and jewelry, Cartier’s new Clash de Cartier bag turns one of the maison’s signature studs into its defining clasp.
Culture
Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in New Hampshire Primary Election
Today, the Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in two New Hampshire cities — Manchester and Nashua — for the state’s primary election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law.
Global
Kenya moves to register frightened Burundians as tension over foreign traders rises
All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.
Science
Kenya's doctors threaten to join strike by nurses, citing increased workload in hospitals
Doctors in Kenya have threatened to join a strike by nurses that has entered a sixth week, citing an increased workload in hospitals as they cover for the impact of the industrial action
Technology
King Charles III clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK
King Charles III authorized the release of a letter clarifying the status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, now that they’ve returned to the U.K. The letter on Monday confirms that the couple are no longer working members of the royal family and wi...
Technology
Korea Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Overwhelms ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ as Admissions Top 10 Million
“The Odyssey” held onto its commanding lead at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Sep. 4–6. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Christopher Nolan-directed tentpole generated $5.9 million from 698,384 admissions over the three-day frame across 1,858 screens, capturing 60.92% of the total […]
California
L.A. fast-food workers could get more predictable schedules, labor rights training
The Los Angeles City Council is set to vote on an ordinance Tuesday that seeks to implement more protections for fast-food workers. Fast-food businesses are lobbying fiercely against the proposal.
Technology
LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
LG smart TVs are almost constantly logging and uploading data about owners and their homes, even when offline or on standby mode, according to a new report from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The company's TV sets scan Wi-Fi networks for nearby devices, record audio logs through their microphones, and use audio and video sampling to […] The LG G5 OLED is one of the TVs tested by Gamers Nexus. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge LG smart TVs are almost constantly logging and uploading data about owners and their homes, even when offline or on standby mode, according to a new report from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The company's TV sets scan Wi-Fi networks for nearby devices, record audio logs through their microphones, and use audio and video sampling to recognize exactly what you're watching from across the TV inputs. Gamers Nexus partnered with fellow YouTubers Level1Techs and in
Technology
LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
As part of the proposed bankruptcy deal, the upstart golf venture is expected to be majority owned by its players.
Global
LIV files for bankruptcy protection with $45m owed to players
LIV Golf still intends to start its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States.
Technology
Librarians and Jane Birkin Inspired Kaia Gerber’s Capsule Collection for Re/Done
The model and actress Kaia Gerber signed on to be an investor at the LA denim brand Re/Done. Here’s a look at her first capsule collection.
Technology
Lil Durk Closings: Prosecutors Hammer ‘Revenge,’ Defense Cites ‘Tsunami of Reasonable Doubt’
The rapper is fighting charges he put a bounty on Quando Rondo in retaliation for the killing of King Von
Global
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks Trump to pardon her after mistrial
Clancy pleaded not guilty to three murder charges for the deaths of her three children.
Global
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer hopes for deal with prosecutors after mistrial
During an appearance on Good Morning America, Kevin Reddington also asked Trump to pardon Clancy.
Culture
Loewe’s Fall 2026 Collection Inspired by Cosima Von Bonin’s Sea Creatures Lands in Stores
The German artist's sea creatures sat on the front row with the likes of Sissy Spacek, Julia Garner and Lil Yachty back in March.
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Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced that he is stepping down as the institution he leads faces an escalating battle with the Trump administration over how it tells the American story. Geoff Bennett spoke with Bunch about the political pressure, what's at stake for the Smithsonian and how he sees his legacy. It's for our Art in Action series exploring the intersection of art and democracy.
Markets
Lucien Smith, Onetime Market Darling Who Turned His Focus To Helping Emerging Artists, Has Died at 37
Known as one of the “zombie formalists,” the restless artist would go on to try to help younger artists with efforts like Serving the People and the restaurant Food.
Technology
Lumiere Declaration Sets 15 Principles for Global Film Governance, Calling Audience Attention ‘a Trust to Be Honored, Not a Resource to Be Captured’
Representatives of countries, international organizations, film, television and gaming industry leaders, creators, festivals and cultural institutions from across the world adopted the Lumière Declaration on the Future of Cinema and the Moving Image on Monday at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Jointly presented by France and the Republic of Korea and convened under the co-chairship […]
Technology
MIAM! Distribution Expands Slate, Strengthens Partnerships With French Indie Producers, Unveiled at Unifrance Rendez-Vous (EXCLUSIVE)
As Unifrance Rendez-Vous kicked out yesterday and with its sales team attending, MIAM! Distribution unveiled earlier today the acquisition of two new animated TV series and a 52-minute TV special, the latest addition to a carefully curated catalogue marked by MIAM! distribution’s editorial ambition: to champion distinctive creative voices and stories, rooted in the lived […]
Technology
MS NOW’s New ‘Membership’ Service Lets Users Talk to Rachel Maddow, ‘Morning Joe’
Most TV viewers know MS NOW as a cable network. What if it were a social one, too? When the Versant Media-backed outlet launches a new subscription-based app this week, it does so with the vow to help new members communicate not only with MS NOW anchors and correspondents, but with each other. The MS […]
Technology
Macklemore Responds to Backlash Over “Free Palestine” Plea: “Wanting All Humans to Be Treated Equal Should Never Be Controversial”
On Sunday, the Israeli-American Council launched a petition, calling for the rapper's removal from the remaining tour dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour.
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Macklemore meets pressure to drop from Ed Sheeran's tour with more calls to 'Free Palestine'
Grammy winner Macklemore, facing pressure to drop from Ed Sheeran's tour, says 'my message is for peace, love for all human beings to be treated with dignity, respect and equality.'
Technology
Macklemore says 'Free Palestine' call was not an attack on Jewish people
Some ticket buyers called for the rapper to be removed from the tour after he made the comments.
Culture
Making Music: The Young Virtuosos of the Juilliard School and the New York Philharmonic Score a Fashion Rhapsody
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel's arrival at the Philharmonic has triggered euphoria within the city's classical music scene.
California
Malibu residents evacuate after massive, expanding sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage's house
Evacuation orders were issued for 31 Malibu homes due to a massive and expanding sinkhole in the driveway of Nicolas Cage's property.
Global
Man wanted over killings of wife and daughters in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa
A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters has pleaded guilty to firearms offenses in South Africa
Technology
Markel Chairman Steve Markel to Retire, CEO Gayner Moves Into Role
Markel Group Inc. said its chairman, Steve Markel, will retire after more than 50 years with the company. He will not seek re-election to the board at the 2027 annual shareholder meeting. CEO Tom Gayner was elected chairman, effective immediately, …
Technology
Mattel’s 2026 Día De Muertos Barbie Reveals Some of the Dollmaker’s Most Intricate Designs Yet
The annual release is a highly-anticipated collector's item, and this year's edition goes all out.
California
Medi-Cal won’t pay for assisted living in most of California. One brother fought back
A pilot program providing more assisted living coverage in rural California has emerged from one man’s fight to change his sister’s options
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Meg Howrey delivers big feelings — including laughter and sobs — alongside big social issues
Assisted suicide, Alzheimer's disease and climate change meld with precisely-drawn characters and the dynamic between a mother and her daughters in the Indiana-set novel "Body Language."
Technology
Memory chips have come to rule the AI boom. Why Micron’s reign could be here to stay.
Semiconductor industry revenue is expected to reach $1.5 trillion this year, driven mostly by memory chips.
Technology
Meta Lab Heads to Best Buy With Rollout of 50 Locations by End of 2026
The nationwide openings continue the effort from Meta to make innovative technology easier to experience.
Technology
Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race
Meta is making another push to bring artificial intelligence to the masses with Muse, a personal assistant it says can put AI in the hands of virtually anyone. The product is the latest step in a multi-billion-dollar strategy overhaul designed to revitalize the company's ailing position in the AI race and help it catch up […] Meta is making another push to bring artificial intelligence to the masses with Muse, a personal assistant it says can put AI in the hands of virtually anyone. The product is the latest step in a multi-billion-dollar strategy overhaul designed to revitalize the company's ailing position in the AI race and help it catch up to rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Muse is a "personal AI agent" designed to help out with everyday tasks and projects, like online shopping, sending emails, and planning a trip. Once given a goal, Meta says Muse can work on its ow
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Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
Technology
Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy
Meta is launching a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over
Technology
Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, to help with everyday tasks
Meta says it runs on a dedicated, secure virtual machine that houses both the agent and the user's data.
Technology
Meta pushes into personal AI agents as company faces public reckoning over privacy and safety
Meta unveiled its Muse personal agent app that comes in a free tier or a monthly subscription costing $20 or $100 depending on usage.
Global
Mexico trial begins of men charged with killing of Australian surfers and American
Three men are on trial in Mexico for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend
Technology
Michael Jordan’s Rare Air Jordan 14 Retro Style Is Returning for the First Time
Details on the upcoming Forest Green Air Jordan 14 Retro release.
Technology
Michael Kors Features Brand Ambassadors Suki Waterhouse and Danny Ramirez in Fall Campaign
The ads were shot in London by Anthony Seklaoui.
Technology
Microsoft breaks another patch Tuesday record
Engineers at Microsoft typically enjoy a quieter summer to take vacations and spend time with family, as is common at many companies. But this year, the season has been unusually busy for Windows and security engineers, thanks to new AI models that are discovering software vulnerabilities at a rapid pace. Sources tell me that Microsoft […] Engineers at Microsoft typically enjoy a quieter summer to take vacations and spend time with family, as is common at many companies. But this year, the season has been unusually busy for Windows and security engineers, thanks to new AI models that are discovering software vulnerabilities at a rapid pace. Sources tell me that Microsoft will set another patch Tuesday record today, the third in just a few months. It all kicked off in April when Anthropic's new Mythos model found security vulnerabilities in "every major operating system and web brow
Global
Missouri congressional maps thrown into chaos after conflicting court rulings
Tug of war as federal judge says old maps cannot be used in November, hours after supreme court blocked new maps backed by Trump Clashing court rulings plunged Missouri’s congressional elections into uncertainty on Tuesday, the latest in a legal tug-of-war that comes less than two months before the November midterms that will decide which party controls a closely divided Congress. First , the conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh denied the emergency request from Missouri officials to use a congressional map in November that was redrawn with Donald Trump’s support to give Republicans an edge in the midterms. Continue reading...
Technology
Mistral bags $24 billion valuation as Samsung leads funding for Europe's AI champion
Mistral is betting on open-weight AI models to help it compete with players like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Global
Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
The presenter said it had been "deeply rewarding" but added that "now is the right time for a change".
Culture
Musk review – epic study of the world’s richest and most banal man
Venice film festival: Alex Gibney interviews former colleagues, wives, the trillionaire’s father and a CG avatar in this absorbing documentary ‘Elon is a nuke.” The speaker is Ashley St Clair, a former conservative Maga influencer and one of Elon Musk’s former girlfriends-slash-baby mommas. She is a fascinating expert witness in Alex Gibney’s four-hour epic study of the world’s richest and dullest man: the overgrown brattish South-African-born trillionaire plutocrat, ersatz visionary and Trump courtier who owns Tesla cars, SpaceX rocket ships, Starlink satellites on which nation states’ military capabilities are increasingly reliant, X (formerly Twitter) which shapes the collective incel id of billions and GrokAI whose vast server farms daily guzzle oceans of precious water. Continue reading...
Technology
NASA Calls for Proposals to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies
NASA is seeking proposals to advance the technology and infrastructure needed to explore the Moon and establish a Moon Base in the lunar South Pole region. Announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the solicitation targets capability gaps, including power generation, oxygen extraction, and producing materials on the Moon required for construction and operations. These technologies are […]
Technology
NASA Technique for Manipulating Satellite Photos Now Reveals Ancient Images
Algorithm NASA first applied to satellite imagery is now used to peer into antiquity
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NASA’s Hubble, Webb Find Far-out Solar System Objects ‘Remember’ Past
For the first time, scientists used the joint power of NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to study some of the most far-flung bodies in our solar system, Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs). Some of these are the smallest and faintest ever directly seen. The researchers unexpectedly found fewer small TNOs than they expected, and that […]
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NC Roofers Caught in Farm Bureau’s Sting Sentenced to Probation, Restitution
Two brothers caught in a sting operation orchestrated by North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance and state regulators have been sentenced to restitution and community service after pleading guilty to deliberately damaging roofs in North Carolina. Brett William Bentley, 28, pleaded …
Science
NOAA names Mississippi State University to host new Northern Gulf research institute
NOAA names Mississippi State University to host new Northern Gulf research institute Selection comes with up to $100 million award over five years September 9, 2026 Luke Thompson, Ph.D., a researcher with the Northern Gulf Institute, collects samples of forams from a sediment trap aboard the R/V Pelican in November 2023 as part of a larger collaborative effort with the U.S. Geological Society (USGS) to examine marine snow and what microscopic life are comprising the biological carbon pump in the Gulf of America. (Image credit: Courtesy of Northern Gulf Institute) Download Image NOAA has selected Mississippi State University to host NOAA’s Cooperative Institute in the Gulf of America (CINGA). The mission of this cooperative institute is to promote collaborative research with NOAA to build a comprehensive understanding of Gulf ecosystems, along with the social and economic
Global
Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
Technology
Netflix Circling Andres Cantor For 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Coverage
The legendary soccer announcer's deal with Telemundo is set to lapse this fall.
Technology
New Data Maps Polyester’s Reach Across Fashion Retail
Fibr analyzed 139,042 online listings, revealing sharp brand disparities and the limits of fiber-based rankings.
Technology
New Hampshire goes to the polls in primary for key open Senate seat
Incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will retire when her term ends in January.
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New Hampshire voters head to polls in race crucial to Democrats’ Senate hopes
Centrist Chris Pappas faces progressive primary challenger Karishma Manzur while Republicans eye chance to flip seat New Hampshire voters head to the polls Tuesday for primaries that will set up a closely watched Senate contest – a vulnerable open seat Democrats must defend if they are to have any shot at reclaiming the upper chamber. The race opened when Jeanne Shaheen, 79, the state’s three‑term incumbent Democratic senator, announced her retirement. Congressman Chris Pappas, who represents New Hampshire’s first district, is seeking the nomination and enters the final stretch with a clear financial edge: more than $4m cash on hand, according to his latest filings. But his main challenger, Dr Karishma Manzur – a scientist and progressive activist with no experience holding public office – has gained ground . Continue reading...
Technology
New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani
Newly released documents show toxins lingered for months after the attacks, but officials told people it was safe.
Global
New drug shows promise in reducing COPD symptoms in smokers, clinical trials show
A new drug shows promise in reducing the symptoms of COPD, one of the top 10 leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Technology
New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images
The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
Technology
News Wrap: NYC officials release documents showing city was aware of toxic air after 9/11
Tuesday on the News hour, New York City officials released documents that raise new concerns about air quality following the Sept. 11 attacks, authorities in Miami say all five people killed by a plane crash this weekend were in a van used for cleaning crews that service planes and more than 600 flights were cancelled in the UK due to a problem with the country's air traffic control system.
Technology
Nick Offerman Slams Ben Shapiro’s ‘Rampant Homophobia’ After Being Attacked for Playing a Gay Role: ‘Holy S—. That’s Crazy’
Nick Offerman recently appeared on the “Talk Easy With Sam Fragoso” podcast and blasted Ben Shapiro’s “rampant homophobia” after seeing a video for the first time of the Daily Wire co-founder and political commenter’s attacking Offerman’s gay role in HBO’s “The Last of Us.” “The entire episode has no zombies, no real threat, and it […]
Technology
Nigella praised as new Bake Off judge as latest contestants announced
The TV chef is a new judge on series 17 and there's a new crop of contestants hoping to be star bakers.
Technology
Nike and This Retail Giant Will No Longer Be Part of This Prestigious S&P Index
On Sept. 21, both Nike and Simon Property Group will be dropped from the S&P 100 Index, although they will remain a part of the broader S&P 500 Index.
Technology
Nike’s Elliott Hill Aims to Squash Scepticism Over Turnaround Strategy
At Tuesday's annual shareholders' meeting, CEO Elliott Hill said progress won't "be a straight line" and the team is building "for the next decade."
Technology
Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI
There's never really been a game like Grand Theft Auto VI before, one that has completely altered the lineup of games around it. Everyone, it seems, is scared of going up against Grand Theft Auto VI. Everyone, that is, except for Nintendo. The company held a 30-minute showcase this morning focused entirely on its Legend […] There's never really been a game like Grand Theft Auto VI before, one that has completely altered the lineup of games around it. Everyone, it seems, is scared of going up against Grand Theft Auto VI . Everyone, that is, except for Nintendo. The company held a 30-minute showcase this morning focused entirely on its Legend of Zelda franchise , which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. We got a title for the live-action movie , a series of orchestral concerts , and a very glittery special edition of the Switch 2 . But most of the runtime was dedicated to the upcom
Global
North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
Global
Nottingham attacks victim's death 'potentially preventable'
The Nottingham Inquiry hears there was a chance one of Valdo Calocane's victims may have survived.
Technology
Nvidia supplier Wistron's shares drop after it announces $1.5 billion global stock sale
Wistron shares fall Tuesday after announcement of $1.5 billion global share sale
Technology
Oasis' Cardiff reunion gig was 'hugely emotional' say film-makers
Filmmakers describe the gig as a "hugely emotional" experience that took Noel Gallagher by surprise.
Culture
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger: what we learned from the year’s biggest rockumentary
Capturing the band’s 2025 global comeback tour, this two-hour film reveals the tense first rehearsal with Liam, Noel being a big softie and the Gallaghers’ politics – just don’t expect any mention of ticket prices It was the reunion that many thought would never happen: Oasis re-forming for a series of sold-out live shows, their first since Noel and Liam Gallagher split acrimoniously in 2009. For those who managed to get tickets last year, the performances were a celebration of one of Britpop’s finest bands and a chance to live through a night of 90s nostalgia. For the millions who missed out, be it due to demand or budgetary restraints, the tour represented a generational Fomo moment. Luckily, the directors Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern were embedded within team Oasis throughout the whole thing, alongside the Peaky Blinders creator, Steven Knight: the result is Oasis: Don’t Look Back
Technology
Oeko-Tex Outlines Growth, Opportunities In Annual Report
The certifier said it saw significant growth in several of its certification programs in the last year.
Technology
Ohio Missionary Enters Guilty Plea for Child Exploitation Crimes in Haiti
Today, Jeriah Mast, 45, of Millersburg, Ohio, entered a guilty plea today to two counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors in Haiti.
Markets
Oil prices keep rising and weigh on Wall Street
U.S. stocks fell in their return to trading from a three-day weekend after the latest fighting in the war with Iran pushed oil prices higher
Technology
Omaha Pulls Off a Star-Studded Hollywood Heist for the ‘Manningcast’ Schedule Release (Exclusive)
In a 15-minute film with cameos from Glen Powell, Anne Hathaway, Paul Rudd, Larry David, Jon Hamm, and many more, the Peyton and Eli Manning break into NFL HQ in an 'Ocean's 11'-style heist.
Culture
On the Podcast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Making Her Broadway Debut and Going to Therapy With Her Mother
On this Tuesday’s episode of “The Run-Through,” Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks to Chloe about her forthcoming Broadway debut in “Other Desert Cities,” being photographed by Annie Leibovitz, and much more.
Technology
OpenAI Top Scientist Urges ‘Extreme Caution’ With Pace of AI
OpenAI’s top scientist has warned that artificial intelligence is evolving so rapidly that it is becoming increasingly difficult for humans to understand and control,and said he expects AI labs to voluntarily slow development for safety reasons. In a relatively short …
Technology
OpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decades
Company behind ChatGPT says 10,000 of its AI systems cracked the Navier-Stokes problem in 88 hours OpenAI claims to have solved a major mathematics problem that has stumped humans for nearly a century after spending millions of dollars on the artificial intelligence-led endeavour. The company behind ChatGPT said it had cracked the Navier-Stokes problem, one of seven Millennium Prize Problems published by the Clay Mathematics Institute to highlight some of the biggest unsolved puzzles in the field. Continue reading...
Technology
OpenAI releases new AI agent – after admitting one went rogue
Plus: Americans think they have it bad with unwanted surveillance. They should visit London Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake Montgomery, US tech editor at the Guardian, writing to you after visiting Coney Island in New York City, where I ate a hotdog, rode a ferris wheel and enjoyed a quintessentially American summer holiday. Today in tech, we’re examining OpenAI’s new model release and the Silicon Valley’s monopoly power, and wondering why Brits and Americans have such vastly different opinions about surveillance cameras. Nvidia to buy developer platform Hugging Face in $12.9bn deal New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school Freelancers are getting buried with ‘soulless’ AI slop cleanup: ‘It’s a shame we need to do it’ Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims file 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI Child sexual abuse survivor alleges Elon Musk’s
Technology
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
Technology
Oracle’s stock gets a boost as the OpenAI ecosystem comes back into favor
“It looks like OpenAI is turning things around,” and that’s seen as good news for Oracle, which has a lot riding on the ChatGPT creator’s success.
Technology
Oxford University Museum to Repatriate 39 Colonial-Era Human Remains
The ancestral remains will be returned to the Indigenous Naga people in India.
Technology
Paramount Argues That the States Post a $1.88 Billion Bond to Cover Warner Bros. Bills
Courts have historically side-eyed issuing massive bonds in merger cases, particularly when the government challenges the deal. The states have stressed that Paramount proposed the term to win over shareholders.
Technology
Paramount Repeats Demand That States and WGA Post $1.88 Billion Bond Over Warner Bros. Merger Delay, After AGs Argue Company Is Trying to ‘Offload Its Responsibility’ for Ticking Fees
Paramount Skydance on Tuesday reiterated its demand in a court filing that 12 states and the WGA — whose antitrust lawsuits seek to block its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — post $1.88 billion in bond as security for the losses Paramount would incur if the deal doesn’t close until after the trial concludes next […]
News
Parched summer in Rockies sends bears into urban areas and confrontations with people
Wildlife officials in the Rocky Mountain region are reporting far more trouble than usual between black bears and people this summer
Global
Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
Technology
Penélope Cruz Says It Would Be ‘Very Contradictory’ to Star in ‘Bunker’ and Refuse to Talk About Politics: It ‘Involves So Many Aspects of Where the World Is Right Now’
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem have proven that they aren’t afraid to speak out about politics, with the power couple being especially vocal about their support of Palestine. It was inevitable that the topic would come up at the Venice Film Festival press conference for their new film “Bunker,” which also doesn’t dance around timely […]
Markets
People Moves: Alliant Promotes Newman to Managing Director, Energy Operations
Alliant Insurance Services promoted Martin Newman to managing director, energy operations, Alliant Property & Casualty. Based in Dallas, Newman specializes in partnering with energy operators and private equity investors to develop risk and insurance solutions for an increasingly complex range …
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People Moves: Church Mutual Names Parisi as VP – Head of Finance and FP&A
Church Mutual Insurance Company has named Ben Parisi vice president, head of finance operations and financial planning and analysis. Parisi will lead finance operations, expense management, procurement, payroll, financial planning and analysis, and management reporting. He will report to Daniel …
Markets
People Moves: Obusek Hired by Examination Resources as a Senior Manager
A longtime North Carolina insurance regulator, the woman who initially flagged billionaire Greg Lindberg’s raiding of his insurance companies’ reserves, plans to join an examination firm as a senior manager. Jackie Obusek, who spent 30 years with the North Carolina …
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People Moves: Vivace Names Fenig CEO; Murray Joins Alliant’s Southern California Benefits Team; DUAL North America Adds Fowler as SVP
Vivace Insurance Partners Appoints Fenig as CEO Vivace Insurance Partners named Cordell Fenig CEO of Vivace Americas. Fenig was promoted to the position after having served as senior underwriter since the company’s Americas launch in March 2024. Fenig will lead …
Technology
Pharma major Novartis falls 9% after three drug trial setbacks
Shares of Novartis tanked on Tuesday after results from its del-desiran drug trial disappointed investors.
Global
Police arrest suspect in Germany power grid attacks after dayslong search
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of attacks on power distribution systems across Germany
Technology
Police forces failing investigation basics, says inspectorate report
His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary said too many victims are not receiving the quality of service they should expect.
Global
Pope’s visit to France likely to attract 1M people, with Mass and vigil in Paris and Lourdes trip
Pope Leo XIV will visit France later this month, with the Bishops’ Conference of France (CEF) expecting over 1 million people to attend
Culture
Practical Magic 2 review – Bullock and Kidman return for odd sequel that still casts a spell
A nostalgia-bait return to the witchy 90s comedy is as strange and messy as the first but there are warm seasonal pleasures to be had Much has changed in the universe, cosmic and otherwise, since the Owens witches last graced the big screen with their practical magic of sleeping draughts, midnight margaritas and generational love curses. For one, movies like the 1998 cult-ish classic Practical Magic – a compellingly bizarre mashup of genres, aspirational 90s fashion and sisterly affection starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in their movie-star primes as lovelorn sorceresses in Puritan-lite Massachusetts – largely stopped reaching theaters. For another, nostalgia cycles only intensified and tightened, our algorithms clogged with unsolicited sequels and dupes for Bullock’s impeccable vintage 90s Levi’s. Which makes Practical Magic 2, reuniting both Kidman and Bullock, and Stockard Ch
Technology
Prada Foundation Film Fund Chief Paolo Moretti on First-Year Journey That Helped Spawn Rubaiyat Hossain’s Venice Horizons Entry ‘The Difficult Bride’
Last year at the Venice Film Festival, Italy’s Fondazione Prada officially launched its film fund, aimed at sustaining independent cinema from around the world without any restrictions on theme, genre or language. This year, it‘s back on the Lido with tangible proof that the initiative has borne fruit. The fund’s first edition is among backers […]
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Prenups aren’t just for the rich. Here’s what they can cover.
Plus: Introducing the ‘New American Playbook’
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Prime Video Orders Australian Originals ‘Free Spirits: The Backpacker Poisonings,’ ‘Madness of Three’ and ‘The Test’ Season 4
Prime Video has ordered three new Australian original titles, growing its local slate to 34 commissions since 2019. The new titles include two true-crime docuseries and a fourth season of the sports documentary “The Test,” all launching from 2027. “Free Spirits: The Backpacker Poisonings” (w/t) follows eight backpackers, including two Australians, who traveled through Southeast […]
Global
Prince George attends first day at Eton College
The 13 year old was dropped off at the all-boys boarding school by his parents, Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales.
Technology
Prince George begins first day at a rainy Eton College
The 13-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, by attending the elite private school.
Culture
Production Mold for Ancient Female Figurine Discovered in Jerusalem
The excavation took place on the grounds of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum.
Technology
Qualcomm issues warrants to Amazon to acquire $4 billion worth of chipmaker's stock as part of AI infrastructure deal
Qualcomm is trying to move into the data center business, where Nvidia has been the dominant player in the AI boom.
Markets
Qualcomm’s stock climbs as Amazon chip deal offers investors much-needed good news
Qualcomm shares have missed out on the chip sector’s rally this year — but the company is now working on various chip projects with Amazon.
Global
RNLI boss says volunteers facing 'unacceptable' abuse
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
Technology
Ratboys Unveil Singin’ to an Empty Chair Deluxe with PUP, Wild Pink
The Chicago rock band also has an NPR Tiny Desk concert out today
Technology
Razer’s ANC-equipped gaming headset for PS5 and Xbox is almost $100 off
It’s rare to find high-end features like active noise cancellation in a gaming headset under $200, so we’re thrilled that the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro on sale at Woot for $164.99. There are specific models marketed to Xbox and PlayStation, but the Xbox version is the best choice because it also supports PlayStation, PC, Nintendo […] Razer’s BlackShark V3 Pro are up to $100 off. | Image: Razer It’s rare to find high-end features like active noise cancellation in a gaming headset under $200, so we’re thrilled that the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro on sale at Woot for $164.99. There are specific models marketed to Xbox and PlayStation, but the Xbox version is the best choice because it also supports PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch and mobile. At just $35 more than current sale price for the BlackShark V2 Pro, the newer headset adds ANC and simultaneous audio between the 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
Technology
Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.
News
Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open
Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach.
Science
Reynolds is selling fruity new vapes unauthorized by FDA
The decision to move ahead with new products in the absence of FDA authorization could spur other big manufacturers to do the same, one tobacco-nicotine expert said.
Technology
Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Opens Enrollment for Certified AI Insurance Credential (CAIC)
AUSTIN, Texas (September 08, 2026) – The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance (The Alliance) opened enrollment for the Certified AI Insurance Credential (CAIC), a new credential designed to help risk management and insurance professionals understand, evaluate, and responsibly apply artificial …
Technology
Rivian spinout Also apologizes for delays in shipping futuristic e-bikes
Rivian's futuristic e-bike is delayed, and customers are not happy. Last year, Rivian's micromobility spinoff Also unveiled a new, software-controlled electric bike called the TM-B that immediately set the e-bike world ablaze. With USB-C chargeable battery, removable seat post, and software-controlled pedal-by-wire system, the TM-B set itself apart with a totally unique approach to electric […] Rivian's futuristic e-bike is delayed, and customers are not happy. Last year, Rivian's micromobility spinoff Also unveiled a new, software-controlled electric bike called the TM-B that immediately set the e-bike world ablaze. With USB-C chargeable battery, removable seat post, and software-controlled pedal-by-wire system, the TM-B set itself apart with a totally unique approach to electric bicycle design. It's not an exaggeration to say that nothing else looked like this bike. But that list
Technology
Rivian’s Gambit for Full Autonomy
I’m sitting in a Rivian R1S SUV as it drives itself down the leafy streets of Palo Alto, Calif. , through areas crowded with touchstones of tech history. We cruise near the landmark HP Garage , the one-car workshop where Hewlett-Packard, and, arguably, Silicon Valley, was founded in 1939. I skirt Stanford University, where a team led by computer science professor Sebastian Thrun won a US $2 million DARPA Grand Challenge in 2005. The team’s Volkswagen SUV, named Stanley, became the world’s first vehicle to navigate a grueling 212-kilometer Mojave Desert course with no human intervention. This Rivian might look like any other electric SUV in this affluent town, with its concentration of tech bros, venture capital, and startups. But inside this boxy EV is something special: an Autonomy+ system that will allow owners to enter an address, sit back, and let the vehicle drive to any mapped dest
Science
Rosanne Cash Postpones Trio of Shows Due to ‘Unexpected Medical Emergency’
The impacted gigs were slated to take place in Montana and Wyoming.
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Rosanne Cash pauses tour, postpones performances under doctor's orders after emergency
Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash has postponed upcoming concert dates in Wyoming and Montana following a medical emergency under doctor's orders.
Science
STAT+: AstraZeneca’s experimental COPD treatment posts strong results in late-stage studies
An experimental COPD drug from AstraZeneca could prove competitive with existing treatments, and have a slice of the market to itself.
Science
STAT+: FDA approves AstraZeneca breast cancer drug
Roivant drug delivers mid-stage results, Moonwalk raises funds to develop longer-lasting obesity drugs, and more biotech news
Science
STAT+: FDA names acting heads of drug and vaccine centers to permanent roles
The moves bring stability to an agency that's been rocked by the exits of top leadership.
Science
STAT+: FDA warns an API supplier about residue on walls, a corroded product line, and open-toed sandals
The FDA warned a supplier of active pharma ingredients about residue on walls, a corroded product line, and open-toed sandals at its facility. It also included photos.
Science
STAT+: Health care features prominently in Democrats’ agenda
Democrats are sharpening their health care plans as the midterm elections near.
Technology
STAT+: Inhibrx claims first win for long-sought immunotherapy target
“Pushing this is like a rock up a hill, because there’s been so much failure in the space,” said Inhibrx CEO Mark Lappe.
Science
STAT+: Oura files to goes public, reported $1.2B in earnings
In health tech news today, Oura reports a profit, the FDA loses another key digital health leader, and more
Technology
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about another Novartis trial failure, a Novo Nordisk setback, and more
An experimental Novartis drug for a rare neuromuscular condition failed to improve muscle function in a pivotal study
Science
STAT+: Roivant lung disease drug hits mid-stage study goals
These positive results could open up a new way to treat serious lung disease.
Science
STAT+: UnitedHealth’s Democrat investment, and surprise billing bloat debate
UnitedHealth execs shower a top Democrats with cash, and the No Surprises Act debate heats up.
Global
Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs
The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite
Global
Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
Technology
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.
Culture
Scarves, hijabs and a grand boubou: unmasking identity – in pictures
Souleymane Bachir Diaw’s photographs of textiles and bodies carry messages around patriarchy, domestic violence and the rituals of manhood Continue reading...
Technology
Seattle Times, Newsday Sue OpenAI, Microsoft, Alleging Copyright Infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft on Friday, alleging in federal court that the tech companies copied the newspapers’ journalism without permission to train their AI systems. The suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern …
Technology
Serielizados Unveils Lineup with ‘Celeste’ Season 2, Hagai Levi, Diane Morgan and the Sánchez-Cabezudo Brothers Series in Competition (EXCLUSIVE)
Serielizados, Spain’s second largest audience-driven film/TV festival after San Sebastián, has unwrapped its main competition programs at this year’s edition, set to unspool onsite over Oct. 19-28 in Barcelona and a month later on streaming service Filmin,    Headlining the official national competition as a world premiere is the second season of Movistar Plus+’s and 100 Balas’ “Celeste”, one […]
Technology
Sherri Shepherd to join Broadway's 'Aladdin' as the Genie, and she's 'beyond thrilled'
Sherri Shepherd plans to join the Broadway musical “Aladdin” as the Genie
Science
Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
The funding will be used to build two more launchpads.
Technology
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
Technology
Silmo Wants to Be Eyewear’s Launchpad, Not Just Its Showcase
With 980 exhibitors and an expected 34,000 visitors, executives want the fair to be a toolbox for the industry that puts frames on faces while laying the groundwork for evolutions, including sustainability and smart glasses.
Technology
Sir Tom Jones Reveals He Was Fired From ‘The Voice UK’
“They now say in the press they wanted to ‘refresh’ the show, and with a new coaching line-up there wouldn’t be a chair for me,” he wrote on X
Culture
Skyscrapers and smokestacks: the grittier side of Georgia O’Keeffe
Beyond her famed paintings of flowers and landscapes, the American artist created stunning studies of urban architecture Georgia O’Keeffe is celebrated for her ethereal depictions of flowers, sunlight, landscapes and animal bones, their gracefully swooping forms dripping with organic curves and seemingly on the verge of melting before our eyes. Such an approach would seem to be quite at odds with the firm, straight lines of farmhouses and barns, to say nothing of the electrified skyscrapers of New York City – and yet that is exactly what is centered in Georgia O’Keeffe: Architecture , a new show at the Detroit Institute of Arts (Dia). “I wanted to tell a new story about an artist who is so familiar,” said curator Ben Colman, who oversaw this collection of close to 40 works from the famed artist. “We can take a fresh look at works that O’Keeffe always considered essential and celebrate th
Global
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Amid attacks from the White House, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from his position after seven years of leading the Smithsonian Institution.
Culture
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Retire as Trump Targets Museum Consortium
Bunch has faced extraordinary pressure from the White House over the past 18 months to comply with President Trump’s intervention at the Smithsonian complex.
Technology
Sofia Bertolli Balestra Launches Global Call to Rediscover Renato Balestra Couture
The artistic director of the Balestra house unveils the "In Search of Balestra" initiative, inviting collectors worldwide to help uncover creations by the late Italian couturier.
Technology
Sony isn’t phasing out discs quite as quickly as we thought
Sony isn't backing away from its decision to kill the video game disc in January 2028. But Sony isn't shutting down production as quickly as we thought, either. Two months after reports that Sony's last discmaking plant was already being repurposed, the company's discmaking division now says that one widely reported detail was wrong. Originally, […] Sony isn't backing away from its decision to kill the video game disc in January 2028. But Sony isn't shutting down production as quickly as we thought, either. Two months after reports that Sony's last discmaking plant was already being repurposed , the company's discmaking division now says that one widely reported detail was wrong. Originally, it sounded like the division's president said the Thalgau plant would produce 90 percent fewer discs in 2028 - but the reality is it will only produce 10 percent fewer discs in 2028, an unnamed
Global
Southeast Asia endures punishing year of extreme weather amid super El Niño
Southeast Asia is enduring a punishing year of extreme weather and experts warn the ongoing storm season could be one of the most intense in years. Special correspondent Patrick Fok reports from Singapore on how the El Niño climate pattern could fuel more extreme conditions in the coming months.
California
Southern California authorities respond to a leak of an unknown chemical from a tank
Authorities in Southern California are responding to a slow leak from a chemical tank
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State handouts, 10,000 lasers – and Trump’s election: six things we learned from the Elon Musk film
Alex Gibney’s marathon documentary delivers numerous eye-raising insights into the broligarch’s business deals, early idealism and apocalyptic appetite for fathering children Veteran documentarian Alex Gibney’s film about the richest broligarch on the planet has been one of the most eagerly anticipated films at the Venice film festival this year. The Oscar-winning 72-year-old, who has in previous films taken on the US military, the Catholic church, Vladimir Putin and Scientology, has been investigating the tech tycoon’s ascent and speaking to people in his orbit since late 2022, before his Maga turn and Trump 2.0. The result clocks in at just under four hours and presents a comprehensive answer to how on earth one man managed to amass so much money and political influence. It is shocking less for any individual new pieces of information Gibney has unearthed than for its totality. Here ar
Technology
SteelSeries’ pro-grade, wireless Xbox controller sure is expensive
SteelSeries is a household name for many gamers, but not when it comes to controllers. Instead of easing into the conversation with reasonably-priced console and PC controllers to build trust, it's kicking down the door with the $259.99 Aeon Pro wireless controller for Xbox and PC, which starts shipping today. What does one of the […] SteelSeries moved the system-level Xbox buttons to the bottom of the controller. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge SteelSeries is a household name for many gamers, but not when it comes to controllers. Instead of easing into the conversation with reasonably-priced console and PC controllers to build trust, it's kicking down the door with the $259.99 Aeon Pro wireless controller for Xbox and PC, which starts shipping today. What does one of the most expensive controllers out there do that others don't? A few things. The one you'll likely notice fir
Technology
Stevie Wonder Announces Songs in the Key Of Life Anniversary Tour
He’ll play the classic 1976 album in full on all 18 dates
Technology
Stevie Wonder Announces ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
Stevie Wonder has announced dates for his “Songs in the Key of Life Performances – 50th Anniversary Tour,” a celebration of his generation-defining 1976 double album. The tour, promoted by Live Nation and produced by Wonder Productions, will see the iconic album performed in its entirety by the 25-time Grammy-winning artist. The tour opens Oct […]
Culture
Stevie Wonder Hitting the Road for 18-Date ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ 50th Anniversary Tour: See Dates
The shows celebrating the landmark 1976 triple album are slated to kick off on Oct. 13 in Birmingham, U.K.
Technology
Stevie Wonder to Play All of ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ on 50th-Anniversary Tour
The musician will celebrate his landmark 1976 album on a fall trek that will hit the U.S. in November and December
Technology
Suno and Believe Music Announce Strategic Partnership
Suno, the controversial AI music generating platform, continues to make moves toward legitimacy in the music industry: After striking licensing deals with Warner Music and BMG (arguably the third and fourth largest music companies in the world), on Tuesday it has announced a deal with France-based independent music company Believe. The deal also covers TuneCore, […]
Technology
Superbubble in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captures a photogenic nebula, N44, in the Large Magellanic Cloud in this Sept. 3, 2026, image. N44 is dominated by two features: a vast central void and a shell of dense, dusty gas. The central void is a ‘superbubble’ spanning roughly 210 by 140 light-years across. The glittering stars at the […]
Global
Supreme Court rejects Missouri's push to use new Republican-drawn U.S. House map in November
Missouri's new districts were used in the August primaries, but the Missouri Supreme Court ruled in September that the state must revert to districts adopted after the last census.
Science
Surveillance Summaries: Causes of Death Among Stillbirths and Children Aged 5 Years in Africa and South Asia - Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance, Seven Countries, 2016-2024
This report escribes data from the child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance network during December 2016-December 2024
Markets
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates
Technology
TSA now lets non-travelers go past security at these US airports
Gateside by TSA PreCheck is now available at 13 airports across the U.S.
Technology
Taiwanese Consortium Announces New Recycling Tech For Textile Waste
The technology converts contaminated footwear waste into 99.5 percent pure recycled polyester.
Culture
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Says He’ll No Longer Sign Autographs After Shows: ‘Please Don’t Be Offended’
The psychedelic pop star took to his Instagram Stories to share his dismay with "autograph hounds" and excessive crowds waiting after shows.
Culture
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Step Out for Their First Newlywed Date Night
Two months after their mega-wedding at Madison Square Garden, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce stepped out for dinner in New York wearing coordinating shimmers.
Technology
Tesla Cybercab doesn’t have any manual controls — but it does have a virtual joystick
The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks, namely a steering wheel and pedal. By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled - or so we thought. Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Austin, Texas, some riders have discovered the Cybercab's secret manual controls […] The Tesla Cybercab is notable for what it lacks , namely a steering wheel and pedal. By design, there is no way for this vehicle to be manually controlled - or so we thought. Less than a week after the Cybercab was officially launched in Austin, Texas , some riders have discovered the Cybercab's secret manual controls that appears to be intended only for Tesla employees. In at least two videos posted on X, Cybercab riders are encountering a virtual joystick that appears intended to control the vehicle's movements. A square-shaped screen appears in the lower left cor
Culture
Texas Couple Sentenced for Operating Website Selling Smuggled Pesticides and Veterinary Drugs
Thao Duong and Lam Mai, a wife and husband from Garland, Texas, were sentenced today in federal court to charges stemming from their operation of a website selling veterinary drugs and pesticides smuggled into the United State from Mexico. Duong was sentenced to three months in prison, two years of supervised release, and a forfeiture of more than $1.5 million. Mai was sentenced to two years of probation.
Culture
The 2026 Emmy Nominations Are Here—See the Full List
The 78th Primetime Emmys will air on NBC on Monday, September 14, with Mariska Hargitay as host. Before that, familiarize yourself with the full list of this year’s nominees.
California
The 6 best movies we saw at the 2026 Telluride Film Festival
Some major Oscar contenders were forged, notably Andrew Scott and Julianne Moore, as the exclusive Colorado film showcase pulled off a successful edition.
Culture
The Bride Mirrored Her Mother’s Wedding Day Looks at Her Backyard Wedding in Santa Barbara
Sarah Hancock married Matthew Conaghan in a Danielle Frankel gown that she says “made me feel like Grace Kelly,” with a celebration at the bride’s family home that combined California nostalgia and coastal sophistication.
Culture
The Fashion Insider’s Guide to Dining and Drinking During NYFW
18 fashion insiders share their favorite places to eat, drink, and snack during NYFW.
Technology
The First Episode of ‘Star Trek’ Was Not the Best Episode of ‘Star Trek’
A rewatch of the series premiere 60 years after it initially aired.
Culture
The Future of the Country Music Association: Sarah Trahern & Brittany Schaffer Give First Joint Interview in CEO ‘Evolution’
The CMA's outgoing and incoming CEOs begin a three-month transition period.
Technology
The Growing Proof That Autonomous Cars Save Lives
Plenty of people remain spooked by autonomous vehicles, or AVs. Some experts and policymakers have cautioned that AVs won’t necessarily make roads safer. When it comes to partial or full autonomy, the picture isn’t entirely clear, in part because there aren’t enough self-driving cars to make meaningful apples-to-apples comparisons. Yet mounting research suggests that self-driving cars crash significantly less often than people, and with far fewer injuries. Evidence also shows that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and other building blocks of autonomy—some of which are already mandated on every new car—are also reducing occupant and pedestrian injuries and deaths, along with insurance claims. On the ADAS front, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems that recognize people in front of the car cut pedestrian crashes by 27 perc
Culture
The Hot List: 7 Must-Have Pieces, According to Instagram’s Favorite Fashion Sourcer
Gab Waller’s monthly cheat sheet of things to shop now before the most dreaded three words in online shopping appear (“out of stock”).
Technology
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: All the news and trailers
The Legend of Zelda franchise turns 40 this year, and Nintendo has some news in store. The company is airing a Zelda-themed Direct on September 8th at 10AM ET (it’s actually the first of two news-filled events), which is expected to last around 30 minutes and, according to Nintendo, will include a “variety of information […] The Legend of Zelda franchise turns 40 this year, and Nintendo has some news in store. The company is airing a Zelda -themed Direct on September 8th at 10AM ET ( it’s actually the first of two news-filled events ), which is expected to last around 30 minutes and, according to Nintendo, will include a “variety of information related to The Legend of Zelda .” That’s a pretty vague description, but the event will almost certainly include more details on the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch 2, which currently d
Culture
The Man Who Bought The Scream: Collector Leon Black’s Reckoning Is Far from Over
Read an excerpt from William D. Cohan’s MONEY TO BURN: The Unvarnished Truth About Leon Black, Apollo, and the Rise of a New Wall Street .
Science
The Market Forces Quietly Adding Thousands to Patient Bills
The true cost of “vertical integration”: patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer’s wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Culture
The New Moon in Virgo Is Coming—Here’s What it Means for Every Star Sign
Fashion week gets a metamorphic start when the new moon in Virgo rises on Thursday—here’s how it might affect you.
Technology
The Otherworldly Geology of Vasquez Rocks
Layers of sedimentary rock that jut from the Soledad Basin at surprising angles have long enthralled television and film producers, including the team behind Star Trek.
Technology
The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here's what it's up against
The Department of Energy has given grants to small battery tech companies. But the U.S. has a few years to do what took China decades.
Markets
The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitions
Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?
Global
The pest I’ll never forget: the cockroaches were everywhere – even on our wine glasses
In a cheap London flat with no heating, dozens of the insects swarmed, leading to a Valentine’s Day that still makes me break out in a cold sweat I don’t know if cockroaches really could, as we’re often told, survive a nuclear apocalypse, but I can tell you this with certainty: they can definitely survive pest control. “Hopefully that should be a bit better now,” said the friendly exterminator after his first visit to our flat. By the third visit he was speaking more honestly. “The only way to get rid of your cockroaches,” he said, “would be to burn this whole block of flats to the ground.” It was January 2003 when I moved with my girlfriend Helen into our first London flat. It’s fair to say there were red flags we probably should have spotted. It was suspiciously affordable – £140 a week for a place less than a minute’s walk from Finsbury Park tube station? Sure, the place looked pretty
Technology
The rise of hairy young women: ‘I know people who dye their armpit hair, so it stands out more’
When Phoebe Bridgers appeared at Venice international film festival with unshaven legs this weekend, it shouldn’t have made headlines – but did. What do young women make of the current expectations around depilation? In 2026, female body hair feels as if it should be the least of anyone’s concerns. But although we may think we’ve come a long way since Julia Roberts’ unshaven underarm caused a furore at the 1999 London premiere of Notting Hill, depilation remains a staple of many women’s grooming routines – and when singer turned actor Phoebe Bridgers made her Venice film festival debut last weekend, her unshaven legs still made headlines. Even so, her au naturel look may signal that attitudes are changing – particularly among younger generations. Vogue decreed that “rather than undermining the femininity of the look, unapologetic hair sharpened it”, and pictures of the 32-year-old’s hair
Technology
These dividend stocks could catch a tailwind from data center pushback
The backlash against artificial intelligence data centers could prove a tailwind for real estate investment trusts in the sector.
Markets
These simple portfolio checks could save you from costly mistakes
Follow these steps to keep your financial goals on track for the rest of the year
Technology
Thieves Snatch Renoir Paintings, Ejected Kennedy Center Chairman Buys ‘Blue’ Sculpture, Mexican Sculptor Geles Cabrera Dies, and More: Morning Links for September 8, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Technology
This Couture Auction Could Steal the Show at NYFW
Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, John Galliano — owning 23 rare works of fashion history just became possible with “The Impossible Couture Collection.”
Culture
This Drummer Bride’s Wedding Was Held in a Gas Station Off Route 395
Tennessee Thomas staged her wedding at the Whoa Nellie Deli in Tioga Gas Mart—the midpoint between Mount Whitney and Death Valley—and wore three whimsical dresses for the occasion.
Technology
This alternative energy stock is more popular than SpaceX in the options pits. Here's why
Crude oil is back above $90 and energy stocks in the S&P 500 index are approaching fresh 52-week highs.
California
Time to lock in, California voters
With less than two months until Nov. 3, it’s time to get serious about the upcoming election. In addition to choosing the next governor, insurance commissioner and other state leaders, voters will decide on 14 statewide propositions, U.S. House representatives and most members of the state Legislature. It’s a lot to decide, especially considering that […]
Technology
Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints
Shinjuku ward targets accommodation in residential areas and near cultural sites as locals complain visitors disposing of rubbish improperly and being too noisy A neighbourhood in Tokyo popular with foreign tourists will ban visitors from using thousands of short-term rental accommodations after a slew of complaints about behaviour. In the latest sign that Japan’s patience with mass tourism is wearing thin, Shinjuku ward – home to the notorious Kabukicho nightlife district and the world’s busiest railway station – will prevent visitors from using private lodgings in residential areas and near schools and important cultural sites, Japanese media reported this week. Continue reading...
Technology
Tom Jones Alleges ‘The Voice U.K.’ Fired Him at 86 Years Old Due to ‘Financial Difficulty With Insurance’
Singer Tom Jones has claimed he was fired as a judge from singing competition show “The Voice U.K.” due to “financial difficulty with insurance.” “To be clear, I did not want to leave ‘The Voice’ as I love the show and really appreciate the audience,” Jones posted on social media. “ITV made this decision — […]
California
Tom Jones says he was fired from 'The Voice UK' because of 'financial difficulty with insurance'
Tom Jones says he didn't want to leave 'The Voice UK,' but ITV told him he is not returning as a coach due to 'financial difficulty with insurance.'
Technology
TravisMathew Debuts New ‘Modern Tour’ Golf Shoe With PGA Tour Champion Akshay Bhatia
The release puts a modern spin on the traditional spiked style, after months of testing and refinement on the PGA Tour.
Culture
Trial over killing of Australian surfer brothers and US friend starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds.
Markets
TrueNorth Launches Property Program for Aging Community Associations and Apartments
TrueNorth Companies announced a new property program designed to help community associations and apartments owners, including affordable housing and student housing properties, secure broad coverage at a competitive price. As buildings get older, they lose access to standard insurance markets. …
Technology
Trump administration expresses 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to China
In a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy questioned the automaker's strategic trajectory involving Chinese companies.
Global
Trump floats renaming New Mexico 'New America'
President Donald Trump has posted numerous memes on social media over the long weekend appearing to propose renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America."
News
Trump honors 9/11 victims at the Ellipse, pledging to 'never forget'
President Donald Trump has honored the victims of the Sept_ 11, 2001, attacks by vowing to “never forget.”
Global
Trump renames places and poses as superhero in bizarre social media blitz
Trump passed the long weekend posting a torrent of memes and musings on his Truth Social platform The long weekend may have proved too long for Donald Trump, who passed the time by musing about annexing other countries, unilaterally renaming places he’s not allowed to rename and turning himself into a superhero. Amid the torrent of memes and posts by the president on his Truth Social platform over the Labor Day holiday weekend was a bizarre AI-generated video depicting Trump as the Green Lantern DC superhero, wielding a glowing green power ring to erect his border wall, illuminate an “American manufacturing” scene, and command a fleet of warplanes and warships behind him. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump shares misleading video of King and fainting worker
The president shares a misleading video which appears to show Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit.
Global
Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier despite its extensive U.S. footprint
Bombardier said in a statement that has a supply chain that includes about 2,800 U.S. companies in 47 states.
News
Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States
Global
Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US
The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.
Global
Trump's map-making on social media stirs controversy in North Atlantic
President Donald Trump's recent social media map-making posts have stirred tension in the North Atlantic
News
Trump's trade war with Canada looms over key congressional races
President Trump's tariff policies are shaping key races for control of Congress this fall. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on the midterms with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins.
Technology
TuneCore Reverses Course on Suno, Now Will Distribute Its AI-Generated Music
The deal marks the AI music generator's first pact with an independent music distributor.
Global
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, dies at age 89
Hong Kong’s first post-handover leader, Tung Chee-hwa, has died at age 89
Technology
U.S. hits remaining parts of Iran's aviation sector with sanctions in latest move to isolate Tehran
The Trump administration accused the 36 entities targeted this week of supporting Iran's efforts to use its aviation sector to move weapons, personnel and illicit cargo.
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U.S. sanctions Iranian airlines in aim to tighten economic squeeze as war spreads, oil rises
The latest U.S. action under "Operation Economic Outcast" targets all Iranian airlines that were not already facing sanctions.
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U.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
Tuesday's strikes are the latest tit-for-tat strikes as Washington and Tehran lurch back toward fighting during more than six months of war.
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UK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
In strongest condemnation ever by UK government, Ed Miliband announces sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements UK politics live – latest updates Israeli “terrorists” are conducting ethnic cleansing in the West Bank with the tacit backing of the government, the UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband has said, as he announced sweeping sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements alongside France and Canada. In the strongest condemnation ever issued by the UK government, Miliband said the government would now take the official position that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank was unlawful in its entirety, saying such acknowledgment was “the least the people who face such suffering deserve. And it should be the prelude to justice.” An import ban on goods from illegal settlements in the occupied territories. A comprehensive sanctions regime against providing services such as construct
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UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.
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UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank in stance toughening
The U.K. government says that that it’s banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank where it says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians
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UK government bans trade with Israeli settlements and accuses settlers of 'ethnic cleansing'
In response, Israel said it would close the British consulate in Jerusalem.
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UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline the proposals today, in a move which could prompt Israel to retaliate.
Technology
UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones
Lisa Nandy says government will introduce legislation after talks end without breakthrough Apple and Google will be forced to block explicit images on children’s smartphones by law in the UK after talks failed to produce a breakthrough, the government has said. The legislation commitment puts ministers on a collision course with two of the biggest players in Silicon Valley, months after the government announced a social media ban for under-16s. Continue reading...
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UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.
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US Open 2026 quarter-finals: Tiafoe v Michelsen after Sabalenka edges out Noskova – live
Sabalenka shows spirit to deny Noskova and reach semis Will influencers bring down US Open? | You can mail Katy First set: Sabalenka* 3-1 Noskova (*denotes next server) At 30-all, Sabalenka is applying more pressure on Noskova’s serve, but Sabalenka smacks a backhand return into the net and Noskova can breathe a little at 40-30. And the Wimbledon champion gets her side of the scoreboard moving when Sabalenka again errs with her return. The Arthur Ashe crowd – perhaps only about a half full so far – cheer loudly. They’re not against Sabelenka – as they were in the previous round when she played the American Taylor Townsend – but of course they want a close match. Continue reading...
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US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war escalates
Trump responds after Canada imposes $20bn in retaliatory tariffs and Canadian PM vows to diversify trade abroad The US is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada , the White House said on Tuesday, as the trade war between the two neighbors and longtime allies escalates. The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20bn in US imports earlier on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
Exclusive: Documents show officers from Maine to California worry Meta’s camera-equipped glasses will be used either to secretly record them or aid acts of terrorism In January, the New York Police Department’s counterterrorism unit sent out a memo warning police officers about a new potential “security and counterintelligence” threat: Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The memo directed officers to “conduct thorough inspections of all eyewear permitted within inmate cells” and cautioned that people who have been arrested could use these glasses, equipped with small cameras and microphones, to record inside police facilities. The memo cited two examples of such videos posted on social media. Continue reading...
Global
Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
President Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"
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Venice Horizons Winner Anuparna Roy Returns to Lido With Mumbai Story of Migrants, Desire and Belonging ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’
Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy has been carrying Ameena’s story since childhood. Ameena was a bonded laborer in Roy’s hometown, and something she once said about her marriage stayed with the director long after she grew up and moved away. That memory became the seed for “Lovers in the Blue Night,” which premieres in the Horizons […]
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Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
Technology
Victims of deadly Amazon cargo plane crash identified, as two more remain critical
The victims, employees of an aircraft cleaning company, were in a van when the plane crashed into it At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport Officials in Florida on Tuesday identified the five people killed in Saturday’s Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami international airport – and said two more remained hospitalized in critical condition. At a morning news conference, the Miami-Dade sheriff, Rosie Cordero-Stutz, also said both pilots of the Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767, which careered off the end of the airport’s runway and struck at least two vehicles, were released from the hospital after treatment. Continue reading...
Markets
Viewpoint: Reinsurance Market to Experience Further Softening, M&A on Ample Capacity
The global reinsurance market maintains a very strong capital position that has benefitted from favorable earnings in recent years, with solid underwriting profits and resilient investment returns. However, this record capacity from both traditional reinsurers and alternative capital markets continues …
Culture
Virginia Man Convicted of Investor and Bankruptcy Fraud Scheme
A federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, convicted Jihoon Park, 52, of Chantilly, Virginia, today for his participation in a fraud scheme that victimized individuals and defrauded a U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Technology
Visa tells CNBC it is expanding data offering for blockchain lenders as demand for stablecoin-linked cards surges
Visa is doubling down on blockchain-powered financial services with a new program to help issuers of stablecoin-linked cards access loans.
Global
WATCH LIVE: 2026 Republican Midterm Convention | Night 1
President Donald Trump will deliver a keynote speech Wednesday at a gathering of Republicans in Dallas, where a first-of-its-kind midterm convention is taking place.
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WATCH: Elizabeth Holmes documentary, Pamela Anderson: Here's what's trending
ABC's Rocsi Diaz takes a look at what's buzzing in pop culture, including A24 dropping one of the most talked about trailers of the year and Anderson bringing the room to a standstill in Venice.
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WATCH: Hero In-N-Out customer speaks out about confronting violent woman
The 20-year-old college student says he didn't think twice before jumping into action.
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WATCH: Race car driver saves fellow driver from fiery crash
ABC News' Will Reeve reports on the heroic race car driver who stopped to rescue a fellow driver whose car was engulfed in flames.
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WATCH: Summer box office sets record
Hollywood has just wrapped up its best summer in a decade and its biggest vibe shift since the pandemic.
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WATCH: Trump remembers 9/11 victims and heroes at Steel Across America anniversary event
Nearly a quarter century after a day "etched forever into the memories of Americans," President Donald Trump honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on Tuesday by vowing to "never forget."
Markets
Walmart’s advertising empire is booming. Here’s what it could target next.
There are some opportunities for the company to tackle in streaming, but perhaps not as many as once hoped when Walmart acquired Vizio.
Technology
Watch Brad Pitt Talk to Dogs in New De’Longhi Espresso Maker Ad Campaign (EXCLUSIVE)
Brad Pitt is in the doghouse. In a new video ad spot for the De’Longhi Magnifica Duo espresso maker, the Oscar winner is roommates with and talks to a pack of 16 dogs. Yes, he talks with the dogs. The pooches’ barks are subtitled. Pitt appears in the ad, which was directed by Spike Jonze, […]
Culture
Well-Preserved Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Official Found Near Saqqara
The discovery offers new insights into the funerary traditions and administrative structures of the late Fifth Dynasty, a pivotal moment in Old Kingdom religion and politics
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What Is Art Deco? Alex Eagle Explains How to Bring the Aesthetic Home
Designer and creative director Alex Eagle on why art deco feels so current—and how to bring the style home.
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What can a 'Star Wars' fan expect at the Lucas Museum? Vehicles, costumes and maybe some inspiration
'Star Wars' fans will find much to love, including costumes, props--and inspiration--at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
Global
What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?
Technology
What the Costume Emmy Winners Say About Fearless Aesthetics
From a "coffin look" to a 'Barbarella' homage, the winning costume designers from 'The Traitors,' 'Beef,' 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and other series showed a style diversity that won at the Creative Emmys this past weekend.
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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Midterms are often difficult for the party in power in Washington, and Trump believes the event can juice enthusiasm for the party and boost turnout among his voters.
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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his party in this year’s midterm elections
Culture
Who Is Katie Holmes’s Artist Boyfriend?
Once I put in my contacts this morning and learned that Holmes’s new man’s name was Jason Bard—not “Jason Brad” as I had feared—I fell in love with the pairing.
Culture
Who Will Be Nominated for 2026 CMA Awards? Billboard Offers Our Top Predictions
Will Ella Langley and other women dominate nominations this year, or will stadium headliners such as Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs lead the way?
Technology
Why Andrew Garfield Says Billionaires Should Be “Scared Sh**less” by ‘The Uprising’
The actor stars as the leader of a rebellion in director Paul Greengrass' new film.
Culture
Why Taylor Swift’s Favorite Jeweler Made a Baby Signet Ring for Her Newborn Daughter
In celebration of the birth of her daughter Posie, Cece Jewellery founder Cece Fein-Huges—who is beloved by Justin Bieber, Margot Robbie, and Taylor Swift—designed a miniature signet ring steeped in Victorian symbolism.
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World's most endangered tigers born in Greece as zoos build a safety net
Three Sumatran tiger cubs born at a zoo near Athens are offering hope for one of the world’s most endangered big cats
Technology
Xiaomi’s wide foldable promises more power than Samsung’s
Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to release a short, wide foldable phone, in the week Apple is expected to do the same. I got to try the 18 Fold behind closed doors at IFA last week, and while it looks and feels similar enough to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, superior specs make it feel […] Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to release a short, wide foldable phone, in the week Apple is expected to do the same . I got to try the 18 Fold behind closed doors at IFA last week, and while it looks and feels similar enough to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 , superior specs make it feel like the phone I wish Samsung had made. The 18 Fold is Xiaomi's first book-style foldable since 2024's Mix Fold 4 , but the company has followed Huawei and Samsung in moving to a short, squat design. Xiaomi's phone goes further though: It's both shorter and wider than Samsung's, with a roughly 1.4:1 aspect ratio on
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Youth sports become big business, putting stress on families and leaving some behind
Roughly 5 million kids are competing for travel or club sports teams that have cropped up across the country. Many benefit from that participation, including some who get college scholarships, but youth travel sports also come with increasing costs and challenges. As Stephanie Sy reports, those trade-offs and concerns are a part of the story that's getting more and more attention.
Culture
Yuridia Announces Las Cartas Sobre La Mesa Tour 2027 in the U.S.: Here Are the Dates
Following her historic shows in Mexico, the singer will bring her tour to 18 U.S. cities starting in February.
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Zelenskyy says US envoys have 'very good' ideas to end Russia's war on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. envoys visiting Kyiv have presented promising ideas for ending the war with Russia
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‘As creamy as Haagen Dazs’: I tried three affordable ice-cream machines – the $24 beat them all
From the portable My Mug to the sleek Soft Serve Machine, I reviewed the Dash ice-cream makers worth your freezer space Making cafe-caliber java at home is possible with these six coffee-making upgrades Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Soft serve always feels like a special occasion. While I can open a pint of Ben & Jerry’s any old time, fresh soft serve conjures memories of childhood visits to TCBY and the McDonalds drive through. As an adult in New York, I now associate it with my daughter’s squeals of excitement when she hears the Mister Softee truck jingling down the block. And as more of my peers pull back from alcohol, meeting a friend for a froyo and stroll has become a satisfying stand-in for happy hour. Naturally I’m thrilled to see soft serve has enjoyed a renaissance , especially in my city. Last year, cronut creator Do
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‘Cantona’s a Kwengletarian!’ Inside the maximalist, magical mentality of rising London Irish rapper Kibo
The masterful Harrow MC behind the year’s funniest, most inventive UK rap debut explains how his parents sparked his ravenous outlook – and why he’s wrestling his peers A few Guinnesses into an interview in his local Irish boozer, and 26-year-old Harrow rapper Kibo is cooking. We’re talking football. As a kid, he preferred playing Fifa Street – where ordinary players backflip off walls to score incomprehensible bicycle kicks – to regular realistic Fifa. “If I’m gonna play a video game, I want to do some shit I can’t do in real life,” he says. He’s drawn to similarly miraculous footballers: Balotelli , Drogba in his Chelsea days, Ronaldinho and his dad’s favourite, Eric Cantona: “Oh God, with his collar popped, looking like Kanye West?” Kibo then recites Cantona’s 2019 Uefa president’s award speech – a mash-up of King Lear and philosophical musings on war and science – to near perfection
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‘Company’ Review: Casey Affleck Directs a Surprising, Decade-Hopping but Dull Existential Drama
Scoot McNairy, Adelaide Clemens, Nick Nolte, Ben Mendelsohn and Affleck’s son Atticus star in the Venice competition entry, a triptych of interconnected stories fueled by a mystery.
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‘I suggested maybe a lighter touch’: William Shatner on Star Trek at 60
The actor and others involved with the phenomenon speak about the legacy and progressivism of a much-loved science fiction TV series as it reaches an important milestone ‘The mystery of time,” muses William Shatner , and for a moment we are back on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise listening to one of Captain Kirk’s philosophical tag-line speeches. “Not just the passage of time and our perception of it, but what is time? What does 60 years mean? It really is meaningless, isn’t it, 60 years, in terms of what time is? On the other hand, Dolly Parton just died. It brings up the whole concept of the passage of time and what that means. ” In an episode called The City on the Edge of Forever, Shatner’s Kirk travelled back in time and fell in love with a pacifist (Joan Collins) only to discover that she must die to prevent Nazi Germany winning the second world war. Such ethical quandaries h
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‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured
The nation’s uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California’s next governor as states stare down the biggest rise in the uninsured rate in a generation.
Technology
‘Mayday’ Directors Reveal How a Call From Ryan Reynolds to the Mayor of Budapest Rescued a Key Scene
John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein's Cold War action-comedy was nearly stopped cold when a key location fell through.
Technology
‘Meta Labs’ Debut at Best Buy to Offer Free Demos of Tech Giant’s Latest AI Glasses and VR Headsets
Meta is teaming up with Best Buy to offer fans of the brand and curious customers alike a chance to demo the new Meta product lineup up-close and in person. Select Best Buy locations across the country are now offering hands-on demos of the trendy Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses, the Meta Ray-Ban Display […]
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‘Musk’ Review: Alex Gibney’s Mammoth Elon Musk Doc Is a Poleaxing Portrait of the Tech Titan as a Con Man Given Way Too Much Power to Be Stopped
The Oscar-winning docmaker gets around the hiccup of Musk’s refusal to participate by creating a CG avatar of the world’s richest man.
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‘Musk’: Alex Gibney Shares His Take on Elon Musk’s “Global Right-Wing Agenda” and the “Almost Existential Fear” of Talking He Encountered: Venice
Also at Venice, Ashley St. Clair discussed why she rejected a $40 million NDA and decided to take part in the doc, while tech journalist Zoë Schiffer said Musk augmented "more inflammatory comments" on X.
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‘Real Housewives of New York City’ Returns for Its 16th Season: When and Where to Watch Online
The core cast includes Carole Radziwill, whose past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell will be a major topic of discussion throughout the season.
Technology
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Final Season Reveals First-Look Teaser (TV News Roundup)
AMC+ revealed the first look for the fourth and final season of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.” The final season premieres in 2027. Daryl Dixon’s journey, which began in 2010, is finally coming to an end in the concluding season of the series, a spinoff from the original “Walking Dead” series. The new season sees […]
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‘This is dangerous’: slime moulds and the bitter debate over the nature of intelligence
Scientists are battling over whether supposedly simple organisms should be considered ‘intelligent’. The outcome could reshape our understanding of the natural world – and our own place within it Forty years ago, as an undergraduate in Hokkaido, Toshiyuki Nakagaki came upon a lemon-yellow stain in a petri dish. That encounter turned him into a doyen of slime mould research – and fed a storm of biological and philosophical debate about the meanings of life and intelligence that persists to this day. Before, no one would have called a slime mould “intelligent”; the popular adjective, in fact, was “simple”. “A simple mass of protoplasm,” one 1895 description ran; “among the most simple of organisms”, said another. And it was hard to argue otherwise. A slime mould can appear to be just a small cell, capable only of feeding and reproducing. Simple is as simple does. Of that first meeting, Nak