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'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
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2026-09-09
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California
'Our border is closed': Inside Trump's push for zero migrants — and the tunnels defying it
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border are at historical lows, but the Trump administration continues to push officials in Mexico — including U.S. officials stationed there — to tighten the border even further.
Technology
'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone 'rename' show to 'South America' in jab at Trump
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," are changing the show's name to "SOUTH AMERICA," at least for now
California
'South Park' is now 'South America' in move to mock Trump following Lake America name change
Beyond parodying President Trump's Great Lakes order, the move jabs at Paramount and Skydance Media for settling a $16-million lawsuit to clear their merger.
California
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives': Everything to know before Season 5
After a pause in production, the beleaguered Season 5 of the Hulu reality series is finally set to premiere on Thursday; here's a primer to catch you up on the events of the past year.
Global
'Total chaos.' How PBS News crews filmed the Pentagon on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, when a hijacked plane struck the Pentagon, two WETA camera men and a NewsHour with Jim Lehrer intern rushed to the scene. As the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks approaches, they reflect on what they captured, and how it stays with them.
Global
'We were raped and exploited by a drug gang as teenagers', women tell BBC of their ordeal
Four women have chosen to waive their anonymity and speak publicly to the BBC documentary, Britain's Forgotten Girls, about how they were targeted by criminals when they were children.
California
2026 Emmy predictions: Our expert picks the winner in 13 key categories
Awards columnist Glenn Whipp has looked into his crystal ball. Here's who he thinks will win the 2026 Emmys.
Markets
2026 OUTSTANDING CSR of the Year STATE WINNERS Announced
MEDIA RELEASE For release on receipt AUSTIN, TX (September 2026) Each year, a group of exceptional insurance professionals are selected to represent their states and then can compete to become the National Outstanding CSR of the Year. This prestigious award, …
Culture
4 Wedding Guest Dress Trends You’ll See at the Chicest Nuptials This Fall
From Art Deco influence to voluminous silhouettes, these are the four wedding guest dress trends you’ll see at all the chicest weddings in 2026, plus the best wedding guest dresses to shop now.
Science
A NY Hospital Tried To Close Its Birthing Center. This City United To Fight Back.
Democrats and Republicans in Troy, New York, joined together to challenge a national Catholic health system determined to close the last birthing center in the county.
News
A NYC firehouse was first to respond on 9/11. 25 years on, Sal Argano is the last still on staff
The fire station across from the World Trade Center has become a key stop along the route for visiting the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people
Technology
ABC News Adds Rachel Scott, Rhiannon Ally to Weekend ‘Good Morning America’
ABC News is adding a few new faces to its weekend morning mix. Rachel Scott, the Disney news division’s senior political correspondent, will start to co-anchor Saturday telecasts of “Good Morning America” on September 12, while Rhiannon Ally, who has worked on overnight programs, will start to co-anchor Sundays. Scott is paired with Whit Johnson, […]
Technology
AI could kill all humans in next decade, warn experts: but how seriously should we take them?
Alarming warnings from industry insiders increase pressure for curbs on artificial superintelligence Does artificial superintelligence really pose a risk greater than nuclear weapons? Is there a significant chance of “a Chornobyl-sized catastrophe”. Might there even be a greater than 10% chance that AI could “kill all humans” in the next decade? These warnings were issued over the past 48 hours on both sides of the Atlantic about the potential impact of a technology that most people still think of as a more talkative search engine. Continue reading...
Technology
AI may have solved one of math’s biggest puzzles, raising controversy
For decades, researchers wondered if the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe fluid flow, break down. OpenAI put thousands of agents on the question.
Technology
AI researcher warns companies are ignoring catastrophic risks
Concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence, and whether the companies building it are doing enough to keep it safe, have erupted across the tech world. Jacob Coxon, who previously worked at Anthropic and OpenAI, wrote that the industry understands the potential risks but is moving ahead anyway. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Amrith Ramkumar of The Wall Street Journal.
Technology
AI ‘Could Kill Us All,’ Warns Anthropic Researcher as He Quits the Company: AI Companies Are ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
Multiple current and former Anthropic employees warned — and admitted — on Tuesday that the researchers building new AI models believe the technology could lead to humanity’s destruction by the end of the decade, reflecting the industry’s frenzy over reining in rapid development. Jacob Coxon, a former AI researcher at Anthropic, wrote on X that he […]
Technology
Academy’s Shares Rise on Q2 Report
Academy met Wall Street's expectations on sales, and slightly raised its fiscal 2026 EPS guidance estimate.
Global
Actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences
Clarke has been charged with offences including sexual assault. BBC News has asked him for a comment.
Technology
Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary
Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.
Technology
Airlines scramble to dig out from tech problems that canceled 1,750 flights in the UK
The head of Britain’s air traffic control system has been summoned to a meeting with the country’s transport minister as airlines scramble to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems that have forced the cancellation of more than 1,750 ...
Global
Alan Carr holds back tears on special night at National Television Awards
The comedian and Celebrity Traitors win big - see a full list of winners and nominees from the 26th edition of the awards.
Technology
Alcohol, whey and motorcycles in crosshairs of US import ban on Canada products
The trade war between the U.S. and Canada escalated once again as the U.S. announced upcoming import bans on most alcoholic beverages from Canada, along with other products including whey, molasses and motorcycles
Culture
Alex Warren’s ‘WILDCHILD’ Debuts at No. 1 on 2 Billboard Album Charts
Plus, the set hits the top 10 on two further rankings, including the Billboard 200.
Global
All About My Mother by Rachael Stirling review – a joyous love letter to Diana Rigg
Beautifully written by her daughter, this is a funny and intimate eulogy to the 60s star of The Avengers who went on to specialise in fierce, complicated women The late actor Diana Rigg declined to call herself a feminist, noting: “Why would I burn my bra? I need my bra.” Nonetheless, her ideas on womanhood were ahead of their time. In an interview with Michael Parkinson, she observed how marriage was “all rather pagan, don’t you think? … A lot of women see it as security. Well, I’m not a woman who yearns for security.” Taking over from Honor Blackman as the high-kicking Emma Peel in the 1960s spy series The Avengers, Rigg refused to play subordinate sidekick to Patrick Macnee’s Steed, turning her character into a beacon of female empowerment. When Rigg learned that not only was Macnee paid significantly more than she was, but the camera operator was too, she dem
Culture
Amateur Metal Detectorist Finds Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Silver Hoard
Kalle Lappinen made the find with a metal detector in the church village this month.
Technology
Amazon Accused in Lawsuit of Systematic Discrimination Against Pregnant Employees
Amazon.com was sued on Sept. 8 in a proposed nationwide class action accusing the retailer of systematically discriminating against thousands of pregnant employees, including by firing some it claimed took too much time off. According to a complaint filed by …
Technology
Amazon Prime Video’s new AI tech matches lips to dubbed audio
Amazon's Prime Video is launching a new AI-powered feature that lines up an actor's mouth with "human-dubbed" audio. The feature is only available with the English dub of the German series Maxton Hall for now, but Prime Video plans to expand it to "additional titles" in the future. In its announcement, Prime Video says it […] Maxton Hall. | Image: Prime Video Amazon's Prime Video is launching a new AI-powered feature that lines up an actor's mouth with "human-dubbed" audio. The feature is only available with the English dub of the German series Maxton Hall for now, but Prime Video plans to expand it to "additional titles" in the future. In its announcement, Prime Video says it uses a combination of AI and visual effects technologies to make lip movements match up with translated speech. Meta and YouTube recently launched an AI-powered auto-dubbing feature for creators, while allowi
Technology
Amazon’s Prime Video Is Using AI to Lip-Sync Actors’ Mouths in Dubbed Titles, Starting With German Series ‘Maxton Hall’
Amazon’s Prime Video is promising to make English-language dubs look more natural by using AI to sync up the way the actors’ mouths move on screen. The feature will be available first on “Maxton Hall,” the German-language romance that is Prime Video’s most-watched international original series to date. Lip-sync dubs are available starting Wednesday on […]
Technology
Amber Mark’s Road to Lollapalooza
At one of the largest music festivals in The US, it would seem difficult to create a sense of intimacy amidst such a massive crowd, yet somehow, Amber Mark’s smooth, sultry vocals, strong connection to her fans and undeniable stage presence did just that at Lollapalooza 2026. Her set was a shining example of the […]
Global
American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed?
The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.
Global
Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum opens a major Yayoi Kusama exhibition after her death last month
Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum is hosting a major exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's work, two weeks after the celebrated Japanese artist's death at 97
Technology
Anak Krakatau Rumbles Again
A powerful eruption from the Indonesian volcano lofted ash into the atmosphere, disrupting thousands of flights and degrading air quality.
Technology
Ancient Rome's biggest fresco and mosaic open to public for first time since discovery 3 decades ago
Authorities in Rome have unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome
Technology
Andreessen- and Thiel-backed defense startup opens U.S. missile factory as it exits stealth
Founded in 2024, Covenant is speeding up lower-cost missile manufacturing for the U.S. military.
Technology
Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
Technology
Apple unveils folding iPhone Duo as new CEO takes center stage
The passport-size iPhone Duo serves as the first big test for John Ternus, who took over for Tim Cook last week Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable phone and the most significant change to the iPhone since the smartphone’s introduction in 2007. The nearly $2,000 device takes inspiration from iPads’ wide screens and combines them with the portability and camera features of iPhones. When opened, it is the company’s largest phone display and thinnest phone. The Duo opens and closes like a passport to double its screen size. Continue reading...
Technology
Apple’s new iPhone camera mode promises to prove your photo isn’t AI
Apple is launching a new way to prove that the picture you took isn't manipulated by AI. A new feature, called "Reference Image," will arrive with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup later this month and is supposed to use the device's new camera sensor to "sign every pixel it sees." The iPhone 18 Pro and […] Apple is launching a new way to prove that the picture you took isn't manipulated by AI. A new feature, called "Reference Image," will arrive with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup later this month and is supposed to use the device's new camera sensor to "sign every pixel it sees." The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will only authenticate photos when placed into Reference mode. Once the camera captures signed sensor data, Apple says its Private Cloud Compute will develop it "into an unalterable reference image" that can be viewed in the Photos app. You'll be able to compare the reference image with ot
Technology
Artemis II Crew at NASA Marshall
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission – NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen – visited Huntsville, Alabama, Sept. 1, 2026, where they met with the NASA workforce at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The event gave the crew an opportunity to share firsthand […]
California
Artemis II astronaut and SoCal native Victor Glover steps back from NASA, joins Cal Poly
Glover will work closely will Cal Poly's president to position the university as a "global leader in polytechnic education, research innovation and workforce production."
Technology
Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA
The two NASA astronauts who led the Artemis II moonshot earlier this year are leaving spaceflight behind
California
As Patrick Brammall winds down his rom-com series, he's ready to show his dramatic side
Patrick Brammall is having the kind of year actors dream of with a pair of series premiering on consecutive days: Apple TV's "Last Seen" and the final season of "Colin From Accounts" on Paramount+.
Technology
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump
Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds.
Global
Asian Games venues and athletes unharmed by extensive flooding in Nagoya, Japan
The mayor of Nagoya says athletes who’ve arrived early for the Asian Games were unharmed by extensive flooding that hit the central Japanese city
Technology
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave
Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on a paid leave of absence, as reported earlier by 404 Media. In an internal message by the outlet, Mullenweg claims Automattic chief financial officer Mark Davies "conspired" with board members to place him on leave. "They voted to put me on a paid […] Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on a paid leave of absence, as reported earlier by 404 Media . In an internal message by the outlet, Mullenweg claims Automattic chief financial officer Mark Davies "conspired" with board members to place him on leave. "They voted to put me on a paid leave of absence. I voted against that," Mullenweg wrote, referring to Davies, along with Automattic board members Ann Dunwoody, Toni Schneider, and Sue Decker, 404 Media reports. Mullenweg, who also co-founded WordPress.org, has headed up
Global
BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series
Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.
Technology
Babies born to anaemic mothers have smaller brains, study finds
Key regions of the brain linked to movement, learning and emotions were affected and may lead to cognitive problems Babies born to mothers with anaemia have smaller brains, particularly in key regions linked to movement, learning and the regulation of emotion, according to a study. Researchers said the differences, first detected at the age of one, could lead to cognitive problems when children started school. Continue reading...
News
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to newly released data highlighting concerns about recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations ahead of this fall's pivotal midterm election.
Markets
Bamboo Insurance Launches Texas Homeowner Program
Bamboo Insurance announced the launch of its Texas Essential Homeowner Program, a new admitted, flexible product designed to give Texas homeowners greater flexibility in how they structure their coverage. Bamboo Insurance said the structure keeps coverage transparent while providing greater …
Culture
Banana Republic and La Ligne Master the Art of Fall Layering
The La Ligne cofounders share the inspiration behind the 36-piece collection, built around the brand’s timeless wardrobing ethos, out on September 9.
Culture
Basel Social Club Launches Japanese Counterpart for Art Week Tokyo
Tokyo Jazz Club will transpire in the city's Jimbocho district November 1-8.
Technology
Beirut Plots First North American Tour in Eight Years
Zach Condon and co. will make the trek next spring to perform in five cities
Technology
Bessent bond plan details to be revealed as Treasury secretary warns FX traders he's 'the house now'
The department is expected to announce around 11 a.m. ET the size of a buyback operation it announced Aug. 19.
Markets
Bessent says, ‘I am the house now.’ What that means for the yen — and U.S. stocks.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has never been accused of being a wallflower, but speaking in front of Southern Methodist University’s business school on Tuesday night, he made perhaps the most strident comment of his government career.
Technology
Billy Joel Says Concerts Were ‘Causing Damage To My Brain Nerves’ Whenever He Played Live
In an new interview, Joel reveals that he initially refused surgical intervention after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, and isn't sure when he'll tour again
California
Blizzard video game workers ratify union contracts
Nearly 1,900 Blizzard Entertainment video game workers have ratified union contracts covering wage increases, remote work protections and AI workplace rules.
Culture
Blue Film review – polarising sex worker drama is well-acted and deeply disturbing
A camboy meets up with a convicted paedophile who turns out to be his old English teacher in Elliot Tuttle’s uncomfortable drama There have reportedly been audience walk-outs at screenings of this indie drama from young American film-maker Elliot Tuttle, a two-hander about a sex worker hired for the night by his former English teacher, a convicted paedophile. In interviews Tuttle has said his film was rejected by several major festivals. What makes it so uncomfortable is not the sex; mostly what we see on screen is two men talking. But early on a mood of skin-crawling unease seeps in, and it remains for every second of the film’s 82-minute run time. Kieron Moore plays Aaron Eagle (not his real name), a Los Angeles sex worker and camboy. In the video content he livestreams, Aaron is a dom; gym-perfected and tattooed, he hurls homophobic insults at his fans. One night, he arranges to meet
Markets
Boards Prepare for Digital Infrastructure Shocks, Survey Says
Large companies and public bodies are increasingly scrutinizing their dependence on critical digital infrastructure as geopolitical tensions, export controls and cyber threats expose vulnerabilities that were once largely taken for granted, a Capgemini survey published on Tuesday showed. Responses from …
Technology
Bond sell-off, stock boom: Why rebalancing is a good strategy right now
With stocks near all-time highs and bonds selling off, it's likely a good time for investors to consider rebalancing to their target risk, advisors said.
Technology
Bootsy Collins Is About to Reveal All in Upcoming Memoir
“If I’m lyin’, I’m dyin’,” bassist says of new book Funked Around, Found Out out next spring
Technology
Bootsy Collins’ First Memoir is Called Funked Around, Found Out
It’s out in 2027 and includes a foreword from Snoop Dogg
Technology
Brent crude tops $100 for first time since July as fighting escalates in Persian Gulf
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies.
Technology
British man charged with aiding Russian spies in UK sabotage plot
Prosecutors say a British man has been charged with helping Russian military spies plan sabotage in the U.K. Joshua Cammidge was charged under the National Security Act
California
California Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Orchestrating $270M Medication Reimbursement Fraud Scheme Targeting Medi-Cal
A California man was sentenced today to 30 years in federal prison for masterminding a massive health care fraud scheme in which nearly $270 million in fraudulent claims were submitted over an 11-month span to Medi-Cal, the California Medicaid program, for expensive prescription drugs containing generic ingredients that were medically unnecessary and, many times, were not provided to the purported recipients.
California
California sanctions insurer after it cut assisted living coverage to thousands
More than 3,000 low-income seniors rely on Health Net to afford assisted living and caretaker services.
California
California, other states warn Supreme Court of 'chaos' if it lets USPS mail ballot rules stand
A federal judge has already halted the plan nationwide, but the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to revive it, arguing the federal government would be seriously harmed by voter fraud if it does not.
Culture
Call My Agent! The Movie review – the gang get back together and c’est formidable
The screwball French comedy is back as a film that actually works, thanks to putting Andréa and Noémie at the heart of chaotic events and bringing all the old faces back At last: a beloved-TV-show-to-film-spinoff that doesn’t suck! The original French series is a screwball-speed office comedy about a boutique Parisian talent agency, and was a ratings and critical success in its homeland when it started back in 2015. Its acquisition by Netflix grew the audience internationally and spawned a stable full of remakes across Europe and Asia. In the meantime, several members of the original French cast have become proper stars in their own right, especially Camille Cottin and Laure Calamy, and this sequel, set five years on, is smart to put these two at the heart of the latest instalment. And of course, there are the obligatory turns from properly famous actors playing themselves, including Lae
Science
Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?
In the first project of its kind, scientists are trying to answer if the future of Alaska’s streams and tundra may depend not on survival of the fittest but on how species adapt together On Alaska’s North Slope, scientists tread carefully across clumps of tussock grasses toward a fast-flowing stream draining the imposing Brooks Range of ice and snow. Near Galbraith Creek, they string out a mist net for white-crowned sparrows. The birds have recently arrived from southerly latitudes, intent on feasting on the insects that will soon descend on the tundra like storm clouds. The Arctic summer is short-lived, and sparrows have only a few weeks to establish territories, find mates, lay eggs and raise their chicks on a steady diet of bugs. From every ensnared bird, the scientists collect blood, feather and faecal samples to see what they are eating and how that changes over the summer. Galbrait
Culture
Caroline Bienstock, Former President/CEO of Carlin Music, Dies at 68
Bienstock worked for decades at Carlin, the publishing company her father named after her.
Technology
Carter Gregory Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
The digital content creator and former Capitol Records A&R exec now finds himself at the intersection of popular culture, music and fashion.
California
Cats want to talk to us. Scientists are trying to decipher the meow
Cats are conversationalists. Researchers suggest the meow has evolved over centuries as a tool to better communicate with humans.
Technology
Celebrities Turn to Denim Coordinates and Relaxed-Fit Jeans
High-profile events also called for embellished denim.
Technology
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Parents Sue D4vd for Wrongful Death
The singer's mother and his managers have been accused of negligence in failing to protect a minor
Technology
Channel 4 to cut 340 jobs by the end of the year in major shake-up
It comes after the network conducted a review amid a "rapidly changing media landscape".
Technology
Charles Harbison’s ‘The Women’ Exhibition Brings Fashion and Art Together
At the Hickory Museum of Art, Harbison's first solo exhibition traces his artistic practice through family, memory, fashion and art.
Technology
Chernin Entertainment Expands Film Team With Key Hire, Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)
Chernin Entertainment, the prolific independent film and TV producer founded by former News Corp. chairman Peter Chernin, has expanded its in-house film team. Under movies chief David Ready, the film unit has had big wins this year in theaters (“Backrooms”) and on streaming (Netflix’s “The Last House”), and will continue to scale its slate. To […]
Technology
China hits back at US claims of 'malicious' AI distillation ahead of planned talks
China has dismissed U.S. claims that Chinese artificial intelligence developers extract capabilities from frontier American AI systems
Technology
China's EV makers shift gears to focus on humanoids as car market slows
As Chinese electric car sales slow and share prices tumble, several of the automakers are ramping up humanoid robotics development.
Technology
China's wholesale inflation tops estimates in August on commodity costs, tech demand as consumer price increases meet forecast
Much of the anticipated pickup reflects a favorable base-effect comparison and higher commodity costs, rather than a genuine strengthening in household demand.
Technology
Chris Hansen Calls ‘Primetime’ an “Insult,” Has No Regrets About ‘Predator’ Sting That Ended in Suicide (Exclusive)
“We’re talking about an industry that was led by perhaps one of the biggest predators to walk the planet, Harvey Weinstein,” says the former NBC correspondent as he blasts A24’s fictionalized take on his controversial career.
Markets
Cleaning crew killed in Miami jet crash was wrapping up shift at hard, demanding job
Five members of a cleaning crew were wrapping up their shift when they were killed as an Amazon cargo jet plowed into their van at the Miami airport
California
Commentary: 'Help Wanted/Leave Now!' How U.S. immigration policy remains maddeningly consistently inconsistent
A new exhibition at the California Museum in Sacramento, 'Help Wanted/Leave Now!' focuses on the country's 'revolving door' of programs and practices toward immigrants.
News
Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections
Dueling court orders eight weeks before Election Day left Missouri's congressional map uncertain Tuesday as legal wrangling over a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump sparked fresh confusion.
News
Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections
Dueling court orders have created new uncertainty for Missouri's congressional map just eight weeks before Election Day
Global
Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary
Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne Shaheen Congressman Chris Pappas beat back progressive challenger Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary for US Senate on Tuesday, advancing as most observers expected to what will be a closely watched general election that is critical to Democratic hopes of flipping the upper chamber. The two were competing for the nomination that opened up after Jeanne Shaheen, 79, the state’s three‑term incumbent Democratic senator, announced her retirement. Continue reading...
Technology
Conor Oberst Made a Short Film Featuring Phoebe Bridgers
Invention 13 premieres next month at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles
Technology
Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak
The two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths, a Pennsylvania coroner confirmed Wednesday.
Technology
Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing measles outbreak
A Pennsylvania coroner confirms that the two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths
Markets
Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left "scarred for life".
Technology
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4995-5001: 5,000 (Martian) Days on Mars
Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 The span of sols spanned by this blog post is noteworthy in several ways. First, Curiosity became a world-class (for Mars at least) mountaineer by passing the 1 kilometer mark of elevation from its landing site on the floor […]
News
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
Culture
DAU review – Ilya Krzhanovsky’s crazed Soviet inferno reaches its central character
Venice film festival: The director’s bleak epic project about the scientist Lev Landau finally focuses on the genius maudit who inspired the series How would it be if Christopher Nolan got sidetracked while making Oppenheimer, and decided to spend 20 years and millions of dollars of other people’s money reconstructing the Los Alamos HQ in all its minute detail, which would be the site of a gigantic immersive multimedia project, releasing epic and sexually explicit sidebar movies about … someone who worked in the commissary … or a scary incidental guy from the CIA … before finally getting round to the fundamental main-event movie with Cillian Murphy as the A-bomb’s father? Perhaps it would be something like Ilya Krzhanovsky’s authentically mad, obsessively sexual, and spectacularly pessimistic epic project about the Soviet scientist and Nobel laureate Lev Landau, or “Dau”, whose work span
Technology
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders star impresses on Broadway after celebrity casting row
The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader overcomes criticism of stunt casting for her Chicago debut.
Global
Dangerous heat, humidity invades the West: Latest
More than 90 million people from California to Kentucky are under alerts for dangerously hot conditions.
Markets
Debt piles up for young Argentines, testing support for President Milei
Martín Taborda's dream of graduating from Argentina’s University of Buenos Aires has slipped away
Technology
Demand for riskier mortgages rises again, along with interest rates
Mortgage rates continue to climb, so more borrowers are turning to adjustable rate mortgages, which offer lower interest rates comparatively.
Technology
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention
Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, vowed to "work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley."
Technology
Diesel prices hit another record high. If you’re shocked, wait until you see your grocery bill.
The most important price in America is one most drivers never pay — and it reaches the CPI, the Fed and the European Central Bank in the same week.
Culture
Dimitris Daskalopoulos Collection Donates 51 Artworks to Four Museums in Greece and Scotland
Many of these works were acquired early in Dimitris Daskalopoulos’s collecting history and were part of the formation of one of the foremost international private collections of contemporary art.
Technology
Diotima Unveils Fall Ad Campaign Inspired by Artist Wilfredo Lam’s Afro-Cuban Symbolism and History
Designer Rachel Scott drew inspiration from the artist’s “Femme Cheval” series to create a campaign that explores themes of identity, spirituality, and anti-colonial history.
Culture
Don Toliver, Doja Cat & Noah Kahan to Appear in Season 5 of Amazon Music Live
The concert series will air after Thursday Night Football on Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch.
Science
Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
Research finds temperature and amount of hot drinks consumed heightens possibility of developing disease Drinking very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of developing cancer of the gullet, the world’s largest study of the link between them has found. The findings show that people should let very hot cups of tea and coffee cool down until they are comfortable to drink, in order to reduce their risk of the disease, cancer experts said. Continue reading...
Technology
Driveway of coastal mansion owned by Nicolas Cage collapses
The driveway of a coastal mansion in Malibu owned by actor Nicolas Cage has collapsed and opened a giant hole in front of the house
Technology
Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca Hall Stars in Maison Margiela Campaign
She plays an actress in a video trailer for a psychological thriller. Her doppelgänger wears couture masks.
Global
Electronic shelf labels likely to cost jobs and drive up grocery prices, US report warns
AFL-CIO calls for ban on such labels to protect consumers and workers from surveillance pricing and job cuts The universal adoption of electronic shelf labels in grocery stores across the US could cost tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in lost wages while further driving up grocery costs, according to a report released on Tuesday. An analysis by the AFL-CIO Tech Institute of the label manufacturers’ own marketing materials found the universal adoption of electronic shelf labels, which are marketed to retailers as a cost-cutting measure, could cost workers between $1.6bn and $6.9bn in lost wages annually and affect between 44,223 and 191,633 jobs. Continue reading...
Global
Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who attended proceedings on Wednesday.
Global
European democracies are running out of time to turn away from the abyss | Rafael Behr
Far-right parties, Maga ideology and Kremlin money are conniving to suffocate liberal idealism for another generation Not all that long ago, Europe was a beacon of liberal idealism. One memoir recalls it as an era “comfortably saturated with confidence in the unfailing and binding power of tolerance and conciliation”. The economic system seemed obviously preferable to barbarous alternatives. “People honestly believed that the divergencies and the boundaries between nations and sects would gradually melt away into a common humanity,” the author added. Those words could describe the spirit of globalisation at the turn of the millennium. They were written in the 1930s by Stefan Zweig , reflecting on the optimism of late 19th-century Vienna from the perspective of a Jewish émigr é whose world had been destroyed by murderous nationalism. Zweig took his own life in 1942. He never saw fascism d
Culture
Evanescence review – devastating power and range from one of rock’s great vocal talents
First Direct Arena, Leeds The titanic choruses and stormy metal riffs of latest album Sanctuary are the perfect foundation for Amy Lee’s astonishing, skyscraping vocal range To watch Evanescence in concert is to be spellbound by founder Amy Lee’s astonishing voice. The Arkansas band’s gifted mezzo-soprano lends their music vocals that range from skyscraping and spectacular to haunting and devastating. She soon moves through the registers on the opener Sanctuary, setting the stage for a show during which her vocals seem to scale ever greater peaks, even when you are convinced that there are no octaves left to conquer. And she makes it look effortless, striding around the stage, headbanging and fist-pumping the air. It’s standard promotional protocol for a band to lean on their new album on tour, but it still shows impressive faith in their audience that tonight Evanescence perform all but
Culture
Even better than the Real Thing? The overlooked Black music scene of 1970s Liverpool
Despite the city’s backdrop of deprivation and racism, vibrant nightclubs and daring artists thrived – but after No 1 success for the Real Thing, why was the scene ignored? Months before the Real Thing’s You to Me Are Everything became a UK No 1 hit in 1976, lead singer Chris Amoo took the unreleased song to the Timepiece, a nightclub devoted to Black music tucked in between bars on Liverpool’s Fleet Street. His DJ friend Les Spaine stuck it on, and the empty dancefloor “just filled up, and nobody, not one person in that place, had heard the song before”, Amoo says with pride on a call from his home on the outskirts of Liverpool. “That’s when me and Les looked at each other and thought: you’ve got something there, brother.” The track’s symphonic majesty and romantic vocals captured the hearts of millions, and it peaked in the charts during 1976’s summer heatwave. Fifty years later, Amoo
Technology
Experts weigh in as researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans'
Jacob Coxon said in a post on X that Anthropic and OpenAI are "gambling with our lives."
Technology
FTC Withdraws Obsolete Policy Statement
Commission takes action to rescind unnecessary 2021 guidance document The Federal Trade Commission rescinded the 2021 Policy Statement on Breaches by Health Apps and Other Connected Devices. View Press Release
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Facebook trial over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal begins in New Mexico
Facebook is on trial in New Mexico over privacy concerns linked to the 2016 election
Technology
Failures 'contributed to' death of Sir Richard Branson's wife
Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.
Technology
Faire Reveals How Independent Retailers Are Capitalizing on Fashion Trends
Faire's latest trend report reveals how local trends gain prominence nationally.
Global
Family of British man found dead in Grenada ask local police to work with UK investigators
Andrew Frederick’s body was found in property he was staying at in Grenada in January The family of a British father who was found dead in the Caribbean in January is urging authorities in Grenada to work with UK police to uncover the truth about his death. Andrew Frederick’s body was found in the property he was staying at in Grenada on 4 January. An autopsy, performed in the same week by a privately hired pathologist, concluded that the 47-year-old’s death was a homicide. Continue reading...
Technology
Family of killed teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez say execution "would be perfect" if D4vd is found guilty.
Technology
Farmers Embrace AI More Than Any Other Tech, McKinsey Says
Artificial intelligence use is surging on farms as growers look for some high-tech help in planning and managing operations after years of scaling back on spending, according to McKinsey & Co. Some 17% of the world’s farmers now use generative …
Technology
Fendi Casa Celebrates Opening of First Paris Flagship
The store on Avenue George V comes on the heels of the brand’s outpost in Cannes, underscoring its commitment to the French market.
Technology
Five Ones to Watch at NYFW for Spring 2027
WWD takes a closer look at a few first-timers on the CFDA calendar.
Culture
Florence Pugh Makes a Convincing Case for Not Cutting a Bob This Fall
With her ponytail whipping in the Venice breeze, a quiff to high heaven, and mermaid-like lengths, Florence Pugh shows us why she’ll always be a beauty rebel.
Markets
Florida Business Attorney, Family Killed in Plane Crash in Bahamas
A well-known Miami commercial litigation attorney, in practice for more than 50 years, and three family members were killed when the small plane he was piloting crashed into the sea after leaving the Bahamas. The bodies of Mario A. Lamar, …
Culture
For these Venezuelans living in the US, June's earthquakes still reverberate
Kelly Granado Montano, a Venezuelan living in the U.S., has been grappling with the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela
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Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
Republican John E
Technology
Fox Says DOJ Taking Closer Look at Roku Megadeal
The company says the U.S. government requested more information about the deal Tuesday.
Culture
From Candid to Iconic, Discover the Latest Collection of Rare Dolly Parton Photos Made for Your Wall Gallery
Each print comes in five sizes and starts at $99.
Culture
From a Swiss Forest, Marcela Velez’s New Line of Numerology-Inspired Bags Emerges
“There are no coincidences,” says Marcela Velez, whose new made-to-order handbag venture, House Number .01, rethinks the traditional fashion model.
Technology
From the Archive: WWD Remembers 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, WWD reflects on the lives and lasting impact of a day no one, including the fashion industry, will forget.
Technology
Funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
Aid groups say three dozen health facilities in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts
Technology
G10’s ‘surprise’ currency star could stumble as peers hike interest rates
The British pound has benefited from a resilient economy and rate hike expectations, but the BOE looks increasingly dovish while a crucial budget lies ahead.
Markets
GameStop now generates more revenue from collectibles than videogames
The original meme stock is not the company that was famously portrayed in the movie “Dumb Money.”
Technology
German Police Detain Suspect After Sabotage Attacks on Power Grid
German police have detained a 48-year-old man suspected of carrying out a series of sabotage attacks on the country’s electricity grid, police and prosecutors said on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as Daniel V. in line with German privacy rules, was …
Culture
German far-right party taunts chancellor after its election triumph. He says it won't win a majority
The far-right Alternative for Germany has taunted Chancellor Friedrich Merz in parliament after it thrashed his party in a regional election
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Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
Markets
Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man’s best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts
Global
Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe
The US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
Technology
Google to invest record $15 billion in AI infrastructure in the 'Texas of Europe'
Google on Wednesday said it would invest $15.1 billion into AI infrastructure in Finland, marking the tech giant's largest single investment in Europe.
California
Government, made easier. Governor Newsom introduces AskCA, a new AI-powered tool for Californians
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Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation AI safeguards to protect Californians, calls on the federal government to do its part
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Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months
National Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply in the Grand Canyon within weeks
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Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months
National Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply in the Grand Canyon within weeks
Global
Grief, fury, conspiracy: inside Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s killing
A year since his assassination, the movement Kirk started is reckoning with the void he left behind - and a revolution that eats its own As Charlie Kirk’s family, friends, and colleagues barreled through the sky to Utah, one staffer kept throwing up in her mouth. Each time she quietly swallowed. She did not want to add to the distress of the others sitting in deathly silence on the jet – especially Kirk’s 36-year-old wife, Erika. She was already a widow. Those who work at Turning Point USA – the ultraconservative activist organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, that Charlie Kirk founded – believe deeply in a Christian God. Many also believe that Satan and his deputies vie for influence on Earth. Earlier that day, on 10 September 2025, those forces had seemingly persuaded an angry young man to hide on a roof at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was speaking to 3,000 people, with a loaded
Technology
Gunman shoots and kills a teacher at a kindergarten in eastern Thailand
A gunman has shot and killed a teacher inside a kindergarten in eastern Thailand
Technology
Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s ‘All of a Sudden,’ Abinash Bikram Shah’s ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nominations
Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “All of a Sudden” and Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog” led nominations for the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards with three nods apiece, as the Asia Pacific Screen Academy unveiled a 36-film slate from 32 countries and regions ahead of the Oct. 30 ceremony in Australia. “All of a Sudden” (France, […]
Technology
Hands-on with the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
After Apple wrapped up its "Surprise and shine" event today, we were able to get a look at the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Both of the new watches launch September 18th, with preorders available starting today. The Apple Watch Series 12 once again starts at $399 for the aluminum case option […] After Apple wrapped up its "Surprise and shine" event today, we were able to get a look at the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Both of the new watches launch September 18th, with preorders available starting today. The Apple Watch Series 12 once again starts at $399 for the aluminum case option in space gray, black, light gold, and dark bronze aluminum. The natural or radiant gold titanium version costs $699, and the night blue or pearl white ceramic costs $899. Apple says this year's watch offers up to 24 hours of "everyday" battery life, and now offers up to 10 hours of b
Culture
Harry Styles Confirms 2027 Together, Together Tour Dates Are Coming — And It’s the ‘Final Cities’
"I can’t wait for us to keep dancing with all our friends," Styles says in a email note to fans.
Technology
Hear Dolly Parton’s First Posthumous Song — From a New Stanley Brothers Tribute Album
The all-star tribute to the Stanleys also features Willie Nelson, Sierra Ferrell, Jamey Johnson, Dierks Bentley, and many more
Technology
Here’s how the new iPhone 18 Pro stacks up to the last-gen models
Apple's release cadence for the latest iPhones is unusual. It'll start with the 18 Pro models, then with the foldable iPhone Duo releasing in October for $1,999. It hasn't confirmed when its base iPhone 18 model will launch. So this post is focused just on the new the 18 Pro and the 18 Pro Max. […] Apple's release cadence for the latest iPhones is unusual. It'll start with the 18 Pro models , then with the foldable iPhone Duo releasing in October for $1,999. It hasn't confirmed when its base iPhone 18 model will launch. So this post is focused just on the new the 18 Pro and the 18 Pro Max. Both phones are launching on September 18th, with preorders opening Saturday, September 12th. The 6.3-inch iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, which is $100 more than last year's phone. The 6.9-inch iPhone 18 Pro Max goes up to $1,299, another $100 jump. With the iPhone 18 Pro being Apple's 2026 flag
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Higginbotham Acquires Kansas’ Two West Capital Advisors
Higginbotham announced it has acquired Kansas City, Kansas-based Two West Capital Advisors. The specialty firm will bring its full team, experience and operating platform to Higginbotham’s growing retirement planning and wealth management division. Founded in 2010, Two West serves a …
California
Hilton proposes eliminating DMV, slashing vehicle registration fee if elected governor
Republican candidate Steve Hilton is vowing to abolish California's DMV and cap annual vehicle registration at $73, reviving memories of Arnold Schwarzenegger's fee reduction.
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Hiltzik: Despite Trump's pressure, companies that maintained their DEI programs did just fine
A study finds that businesses that resisted Trump's anti-diversity pressure paid no price. Are the law firms and universities that capitulated listening?
Technology
Hit TV show 'South Park' becomes 'South America' in apparent reference to Trump's geographic name changes
Show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone said in a statement that they were "inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google."
Markets
Home-insurance premiums just hit a record high. Here’s where they spiked the most.
Natural disasters — from hurricanes to storms to wildfires — are prompting insurers to rethink pricing as risks evolve.
Global
Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.
Technology
How 2 US, European Satellites Are Studying Hurricanes During El Niño
Last November, NASA and its European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure, and benefit commercial industries, including shipping. The satellite now is flying 30 seconds behind its predecessor, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich. Both satellites are providing precise sea level height measurements during what oceanographers expect to be a historic El […]
Technology
How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, according to Maybank Singapore CEO
Asia's ultra-rich still like gold, but they're branching out to digital assets as well, Maybank Singapore's CEO said.
Culture
How Fashion Week Forgot Its Black Inspiration
As early as 1969, Ophelia DeVore was putting on runway shows in Bryant Park hailed as “fashion extravaganzas” by The Amsterdam News, New York’s Black newspaper of record.
Global
How the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash unfolded | Deconstructed
An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport in Florida after overshooting the runway, striking vehicles and resulting in at least five deaths and five injuries. Officials said evidence suggested the pilots considered aborting the landing before the crash. Miami airport is not equipped with 'arresting beds', systems of lightweight, crushable material that the federal aviation authority says have been installed at more than 120 airports nationwide at the end of runways to help safely stop planes that overshoot At least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport Continue reading...
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How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models
Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the "Surprise and shine" event. The new watches feature sizable improvements to the health sensors and tracking, plus the ability to recite audio transcriptions and summaries, plus a ceramic case option for the Series 12. Despite the new features, the watches […] The new Apple Watches come in a variety of material and strap combinations. Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the "Surprise and shine" event. The new watches feature sizable improvements to the health sensors and tracking, plus the ability to recite audio transcriptions and summaries, plus a ceramic case option for the Series 12. Despite the new features, the watches start at the same base price as their previous iterations. The Apple Watch Series 12 costs $399 for the aluminum version without cellular, and the Apple W
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Hundreds mourn police officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash
Officers give PC Matthew Blades a guard of honour as people line the streets for his funeral.
Science
Hurrah, lie-ins may be good for us – if only I can convince my five-year-old daughter | Arwa Mahdawi
CEOs may like to get up at the crack of dawn and go for a run, but I prefer optimising my life with lie-ins, trashy films, swearing and coffee This evening I’m going to tuck my five-year-old into bed and read her a chapter from one of her princess books, followed by a summary of research recently presented at the annual congress of the European Society of Cardiology. Once upon a time, I’ll tell her, there was a scientist called Dr Nawon Lee who authored a study that found having a weekend lie-in may be very good for you and can protect against high blood pressure. Our accomplished protagonist Dr Lee said: “People should not feel lazy or guilty for sleeping a little longer on the weekend.” And the moral of this story, dear child, is that you should try not to wake your mothers up at 6am every day. Unfortunately, I’m not sure that all the peer-reviewed science in the world will convince my
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I climbed into the car with three friends. I woke in hospital to find I’d lost them all – and my legs
Rob Pike was 17 when he and three of his closest friends were in a car that smashed into a tree and split in half. He explains how he coped with the devastation After the car stopped rolling and came to rest on its side, Rob Pike remembers being “hyperfixated” on the rainwater pouring down his face. When he tried to wipe it away with his arm, he realised it wasn’t water. “I look at my arm and it is covered in blood. The next moment, it hit me: oh my gosh, we crashed.” He was in the back seat next to his best friend, Daniel McCoy. “I look up to my left to see if Daniel’s OK. He’s probably about a foot away from my face and … he’s not OK. I’m looking at my dead best friend and I wish that wasn’t my last memory of him, seeing how broken he was.” They were 17. Continue reading...
Science
I did everything ‘right’ with my health insurance — and still got a surprise bill. Here’s what I learned.
It’s hard even for a healthcare insider to navigate the system, let alone appeal a denial with amorphous reasoning behind it.
Markets
I have two sons. Should I allow one son to build a $400,000 house on my land?
“The cost of building the house is expected to be about 30% of the property’s current value.”
Technology
Illinois Sues Repair Company for Deceptive Business Practices
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul last week filed a lawsuit against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, Inc. (ABC) for its deceptive business practices that mislead consumers, most often senior citizens, to sign a contract for home repair work at …
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In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed
Scientists and investors are restoring a 23-square-mile tract of peatland in North Carolina to help curb climate-warming emissions and restore native habitat
California
In-N-Out makes tweaks to buns, salt and ketchup. Can you taste the difference?
The changes are a part of the California burger chain's recent push to reduce use of artificial dyes and processed ingredients.
Science
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Analysis of two skeletons reveals tooth wear and traces of psychoactive substance in what may be earliest known evidence for human drug taking What may be the earliest known evidence for human drug taking has been traced to ancient Indonesian foragers who sucked on mind-altering nuts as long as 25,000 years ago. Analysis of two exceptionally rare skeletons from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi revealed dramatic tooth wear and traces of a psychoactive substance in the individuals’ remaining teeth, suggesting they routinely sucked on hard, abrasive betel nuts. Continue reading...
Culture
Inglourious baristas: why is Brad Pitt making coffee for 16 abusive dogs?
In new film The Heart of the Beast, the A-lister’s bond with his loyal mutt proves crucial. In Spike Jonze’s new advert, Pitt is rather more subservient Brad Pitt has a new movie out this month, The Heart of the Beast, about an emotionally damaged man who forms a life-saving bond with a dog. If that sounds familiar, maybe it is because you have seen The Call of the Wild. Or maybe it is because you have seen A Dog’s Way Home. Or maybe it is because you have seen Dog. Or, look, you get the idea. But perhaps Brad Pitt knows that getting people to see something as unimaginative as The Heart of the Beast is an uphill struggle, because that would explain why he has just made an advert that looks and feels much more like the Brad Pitt dog movie that deserves to be made. In short, it is an advert where Brad Pitt gets loudly disparaged by a number of dogs for an extended period of time. Continue
Technology
Integrated Marketing Firm One Group Takes Over Event Company Italia Eventi
The Italian leading event organizer will be rebranded as No Border.
California
Intense Los Angeles Heat to Send State’s Power Demand Soaring
California faces a short but sharp rise in temperatures that will boost electricity demand as unusually warm nights offer little relief. Heat advisories will cover much of California’s coast and Central Valley, including the Bay Area and Los Angeles, through …
Technology
Inventory Issues Irritate Shoppers, Study Shows
A consumer survey from GreyOrange reveals the frustrations facing consumers.
Markets
Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say
Regional officials tell The Associated Press that Yemen's Houthi rebels helped Iraqi militias launch drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July
Global
Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance
Tehran condemns the resolution, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections.
Technology
It’s the year of smartphone price hikes
Paying more for a new phone seems almost unavoidable after Apple's event today. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively - a $100 price hike over their predecessors. You can't dodge the price hike by opting for an older iPhone, either, because Apple raised prices on those by […] Paying more for a new phone seems almost unavoidable after Apple's event today. The new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively - a $100 price hike over their predecessors. You can't dodge the price hike by opting for an older iPhone, either, because Apple raised prices on those by $100, too . And it's not just Apple. This year, the $100 price hike has been a trend across the industry. Google and Samsung followed the same formula as Apple when they each launched new phones over the past few months. The Pixel 11 starts at $899, up from $799 for las
California
I’m a single 58-year-old veteran in California with $1.5 million and a VA pension. Can I retire?
“I expect to receive at least $9,000 per month before federal and California state taxes.”
Technology
J. Press Launching Women’s, Opening Madison Avenue Flagship
This also marks the one-year anniversary of the store's president and creative director, Jack Carlson.
Technology
Jade on Life After Little Mix, Her Mercury Prize Nomination and What’s Next
At the end of 2021, the British girl group Little Mix announced an indefinite hiatus that would begin the following summer once they wrapped their “Confetti” tour. They broke the news on X, denying an official breakup and confirming “plans for more music, tours and performances in the future.” Despite these plans, the girls cited […]
Technology
Jayson Tatum’s Fifth Signature Jordan Shoe Adds a Strap and Small Detail That Calls to Mind Kobe Bryant’s Injury Comeback
The Jordan Tatum 5 comes as Jayson Tatum prepares for his first full season after tearing his achilles.
Culture
Jeff Koons Teams Up with Hublot for a New Watch Collaboration
The American artist's design for Hublot will be inspired by his interest in metaphysics, philosophy, and the meaning of time.
Culture
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: this sweltering summer, I finally stopped giving a tuck
I’ve always cinched my outfits at the waist, but shifting to a looser silhouette has helped me keep my cool in more ways than one This was the summer of the Great Untuck. The long hot summer of 2026 finally taught me to do what fashion has been nagging me about for years, which is to quit tucking in my shirts and T-shirts. To stop assuming that the top half of an outfit must be neatly cinched by the waistband of the skirt or trousers. It wasn’t a style epiphany, to be fair. It was just too hot to do anything else. An extended run of hot weather at home changes how you dress. In the old-school type of British heatwave, which lasted about half a week, I was too giddy with excitement at not having to wear a cardigan to think more strategically. But this summer was different. And eventually I discovered what hot-climate cultures have always known, which is that loose, generously sized clothi
Culture
John Malkovich cancels Israel trip over fabricated solidarity quote
The Wild Horse Nine actor had been due to appear on stage in The Music Critic in Tel Aviv – but pulled out over PR firm’s ‘unacceptable and untenable’ attribution of statement John Malkovich has cancelled a planned trip to Israel next year to appear on stage after a PR firm hired by the show attributed quotes to the actor that the company had written. Malkovich, who is a leading Oscar contender for his role in Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine , was due to appear in The Music Critic, a theatrical-musical satire composed by the Jewish violinist Aleksey Igudesman, in Tel Aviv’s Charles Bronfman Auditorium on 13 April. Continue reading...
Technology
John Mulaney Circling Lead Role in ‘Get Smart’ Reboot at Warner Bros.
John Mulaney is circling the role of Agent Maxwell Smart in Warner Bros. upcoming movie reboot of “Get Smart,” Variety has confirmed. The project is still in very early stages. Seth Grahame-Smith, who wrote 2025’s “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,” is set to pen the screenplay. Producers include Andrew Lazar and Chuck Roven. […]
Technology
John Mulaney in Talks to Star in ‘Get Smart’ Reboot for Warner Bros.
Seth Grahame-Smith is writing the screenplay for the feature based on the 1960s series from Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
Culture
Joint Investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and U.S. Department of Education Finds U.C. Berkeley Law School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions
The U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced today joint investigative findings that the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Berkeley Law) deliberately discriminates against white and Asian students in its admissions process. Berkeley Law’s discriminatory conduct violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or color, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ( SFFA ), which banned race discrimination in higher education.
Technology
Jon Stewart Uses Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer to Troll Donald Trump and His ‘Human Printer’ Aide
Jon Stewart returned to “The Daily Show” desk Tuesday night and used the trailer for Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” to troll President Donald Trump and his most dedicated aide, known to some as “the human printer.” After attacking Trump for living in a “reality distortion field,” often rejecting the views […]
Culture
Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel
Jonathan Cohen is J. Mendel’s new resident designer as the 156-year-old brand vies for a revival.
Global
Journalist named king of Ugandan monarchy that just lost its onetime 'boy king'
A news anchor has been unexpectedly named the next monarch of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom
Technology
Julien Baker Announces Surprise Show at Nashville’s Third Man Records
Baker’s last solo album, Little Oblivions , arrived in 2021
California
Justice Department seeks more information on $22-billion Roku deal after Trump blasts ouster of Fox News host
The Department of Justice requested additional information from Fox about its planned acquisition of Roku, which operates its own ad-supported streaming service and sells hardware such as Internet-connected TV devices.
Culture
Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in Rhode Island Primary Election
The Department of Justice — through its Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Rhode Island — will be observing polling locations today in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as part of its mission to secure ballot integrity, maintain transparency into the voting process, and enforce compliance with federal law.
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Kacey Musgraves’ Middle of Nowhere Tour 2026: Here’s Where to Buy Affordable Tickets Online
The country star’s latest live run has already made headlines for its glittering stage spectacle, which debuted during the tour’s Chicago kickoff.
Science
Kenya's nurses end six-week strike after signing deal with government
A 43-day nurses’ strike in Kenya that paralyzed public hospitals has ended after the government and the nurses’ union signed a return-to-work agreement
Technology
LA Rams President Kevin Demoff touts Australia push ahead of historic NFL game
The Rams spent five years building their brand in Australia. This week, Los Angeles will face San Francisco in the NFL’s first regular-season game Down Under.
Global
Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement
BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
Technology
Learner drivers still forced to wait months for tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
Culture
Leilah Babirye Joins Salon 94, George Rouy’s Solo at Hauser & Wirth in New York, and More: Industry Moves for September 9, 2026
Plus, Anthony Gallery Hires Sibylle Friche and SculptureCenter Announces In Practice 2027 Artists.
Technology
Liars Return With First Album and Song in Five Years
A Ban on Plastic Bag Bans was inspired by a move to Kalamazoo, Michigan and an actual law on the state’s books
Technology
Listen to the War on Drugs‘ First Song in Four Years
“‘Who’s That’ was written in 10 minutes somewhere between first coffee and school drop off,” says Adam Granduciel
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Listen: Juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks about lone holdout
The person said that there were some 'big personalities' in the juror room and that they defend the lone holdout.
Global
Live updates: Republicans kick off first-ever midterm convention
President Trump is giving a keynote address on Wednesday evening.
California
Longtime film academy chief executive Bruce Davis dies at 83
Bruce Davis was Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO from 1989 to 2011, leading it through a sizable expansion of staff and setting up its film archive at the Pickford Center.
Culture
Louisville’s Speed Art Museum Names New Director
Kathleen V. Jameson replaces Raphaela Platow, who stepped down last year at the end of a four-year contract.
Culture
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Faces Lawsuit over Whether It Truly Is a Private Museum at All
The suit alleges that the museum called itself a private museum to "bypass" certain bureaucratic strictures.
Technology
Lucy Dacus to Reissue Debut Album ‘No Burden,’ Shares Unreleased Song
"No Thank You, I Love You, Goodbye" leads the 10th anniversary reissue of No Burden which arrives on Dec. 4
Technology
Luminis Cybersecurity Incident Highlights ‘Concerning’ Rise in Attacks on Healthcare
Cyberattacks on the healthcare industry, like the one that hit an Anne Arundel County hospital last week, are becoming increasingly common and state-level policymakers should prepare for even more, an expert said Tuesday. “I think it’s incumbent upon people who …
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M 3.8 - 20 km E of Castle Rock, Washington
ShakeMap - IV DYFI? - IV Time 2026-09-05 11:09:28 UTC 2026-09-05 11:09:28 UTC at epicenter Location 46.247°N 122.642°W Depth 17.67 km (10.98 mi)
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Maestro of the human drama, playwright Samuel D. Hunter isn't afraid to peer into the future
Samuel D. Hunter, whose plays 'Grangeville' and 'A Case for the Existence of God' are running concurrently in the city, sits down with theater critic Charles McNulty to talk about his prolific career.
Technology
Mahershala Ali and 76ers Star Jaylen Brown on Rejection, Rebirth and Refusing to Be Boxed In
In THR‘s new series, the Oscar winner and NBA All Star also get deep on faith, frustrations and fearlessness: “When you played, you wasn't trying to be cool, make friends, none of that. You was like, 'I'ma put my shoulder through somebody‘s chest if I got to.’”
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Malaysian authorities recover remains of all 5 aboard helicopter after crash
Authorities have recovered the remains of five people from a "flying doctor" service helicopter that crashed on Malaysia's Borneo island
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Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of records regarding impact on air quality of 9/11 attacks
Documents available through an online portal launched three days before the 25th anniversary of September 11 New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has released more than 170,000 pages of municipal records involving the impact of the September 11 attacks on air quality health, as well as the city’s response. Mamdani announced the documents and an online portal for accessing them on Tuesday. The release comes alongside the settlement of two lawsuits pursued by 9/11 Health Watch, which fought for access to these long-withheld documents. Continue reading...
Culture
Marc Jacobs Remembers 9/11
Marc Jacobs recalls: "When I think about September 11, I remember walking around the city. I remember all those pictures of people who didn’t come home. And I remember listening to people talk about what had happened.
Technology
Marina Rinaldi Rebrands, Launches ‘Size Doesn’t Matter’ Campaign
Managing director Sheila De Pietri explained the reasons for the change of tone at the Italian fashion brand.
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Mariska Hargitay Reveals Her Emmy Hosting Plan – And It May Involve a Knick
The 'Law & Order: SVU' star, Knicks superfan and, soon, Emmy host dishes about the speeches, the jokes and the prep for TV’s biggest night.
Technology
Martin Herlihy Exits ‘SNL’ After Five Seasons
Martin Herlihy is leaving “Saturday Night Live” after five seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The comedian served on the writing staff for Season 51 after spending four seasons on screen as a member of the sketch trio Please Don’t Destroy. NBC declined to comment. As part of a cast overhaul after Season 50, “SNL” […]
Culture
Maryland Woman Sentenced to Prison for $1.1M Tax Refund Fraud
A Maryland woman was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for attempting to steal more than $1.1 million from the IRS by filing false tax returns.
Technology
Max Alexander, 10-year-old Design Prodigy, Reveals Deal With Mood Fabrics for Sustainable Fabric Collection
The collection includes 16 different fabrics such as cotton voile, rayon challis, linen woven and faux fur.
Technology
Max Richter Announces New Album While the Flood Rages
The project was adapted from his score of MaddAddam, a ballet inspired by a trio of post-apocalyptic Margaret Atwood novels
California
Medicaid expanded beyond the population it was meant to serve. Its cost needs scrutiny, too
The fallout of Medicaid cuts deserve scrutiny, but the program's impact on federal debt should be part of the discussion, argues a longtime political strategist.
Technology
Meet Fashion’s Newest Engagement Metric: AI Visibility
As the models behind AI search increasingly surface earned media, PR is gaining new weight in the battle for brand discovery. Launchmetrics wants to prove, and measure, how brands win at AI search.
Global
Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump
German chancellor attacks Alternative für Deutschland after far-right party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt election Europe live – latest updates Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz , has accused the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) of seeking “ethnic cleansing” with its “remigration” drive, after the nativist party’s seismic weekend victory in a state election. In his first public confrontation with the AfD since Sunday’s shock outcome in Saxony-Anhalt , Merz said at a raucous parliamentary debate that the far-right party would take an axe to one of the pillars of the German economy with a racist campaign of mass deportations. Continue reading...
Technology
Meta’s stock jumps as new personal AI agent Muse addresses a major investor concern
Meta’s Muse could be the beginning of a product cycle that the market has not yet priced into the stock, an analyst says.
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Mike Amiri Is Building His ‘Community,’ One Fashion Week at a Time
The designer is leaning into storytelling, with his stores, live events and version 2.0 of his California-tinged fashion assortment.
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Miley Cyrus’ Hollywood Bowl Shows Draw 1.5 Million in Pre-Sale Queue
The Grammy winner is seeing sky-high demand for a rare pair of concerts supporting her upcoming 10th album, 'Bass Persuades.'
Technology
Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move
The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.
News
Missouri's election maps in chaos after conflicting rulings
With less than two months until Election Day, the fights over congressional maps are still raging. Republicans are not seeing as much gain as they may have liked from redistricting. In the last day, dueling and conflicting legal rulings have thrown Missouri's maps into limbo. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Technology
Modernist Collection Rich in Signac Paintings Heads to Sale at Christie’s
Paintings by Paul Signac are earmarked for high-profile sales in New York, Paris, and London.
Global
Mom charged with murdering 2-year-old child ordered held in custody
Corie Walsh, a mom of 4, cried at times during the court hearing.
Technology
More flight cancellations as fallout from air traffic control glitch continues
Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
Global
More schools close in Indonesia due to worsening haze from forest fires
Schools in Indonesia's South Sumatra province have switched to remote learning due to worsening haze from forest fires
Global
Mother demands answers, weeks after black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Her demands for information about what happened to Tasia Fortune have been echoed by shocked locals.
California
Mr. T calls his Netflix documentary 'garbage'
A new Netflix documentary, which premiered Tuesday, tells the story of Mr. T, the celebrity bodyguard turned Hollywood actor. But the "Rocky III" star is not happy about his portrayal: 'That documentary pissed me off.'
Global
Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration
The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.
Technology
My favorite gaming earbuds got their first discount
Asus’ Cetra Open wireless earbuds are some of the best that I’ve tested, despite being open-style earbuds. Their drivers sit outside of your ear, which allows outside sounds to mix with audio coming from your console. Some gamers may not want this, but it works well for me as someone who prefers to be aware […] Asus’ Cetra Open wireless earbuds are some of the best that I’ve tested, despite being open-style earbuds. Their drivers sit outside of your ear, which allows outside sounds to mix with audio coming from your console. Some gamers may not want this, but it works well for me as someone who prefers to be aware of their surroundings as they play or listen to podcasts. They’re $22 off at Amazon and Best Buy , costing $206.99. In addition to their great-sounding audio and respectable battery life (plus surprisingly deep customization through a mobile or browser-based app), the Cet
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N Korea has built two-storey uranium enrichment facility, says watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency's says the facility is cause for "serious concern".
Technology
NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract
A NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract has been awarded by the agency to Relativity Space Inc., and its Terran R launch service in accordance with the contract’s on-ramp provision. The Terran R launch service will be available to NASA’s launch services to use for future missions. The NLS II contracts are multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts […]
Technology
NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program
Following their landmark Artemis II mission earlier this year, distinguished NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning in September to emeritus status at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. In an emeritus role, individuals with a high degree of technical and professional knowledge can continue to support the agency by donating their […]
Technology
NASA’s Chandra Unveils Mysterious X-Ray Objects
Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists have discovered a new class of objects behaving unlike any they have seen before. Astronomers suggest these newly spotted objects in other galaxies may help solve not one, but two long-standing questions in astrophysics. These mysterious objects give off unusually low-energy X-rays but intense levels of ultraviolet radiation. This […]
Technology
NFL Season 2026-2027 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch Pro Football Games Online
With the end of preseason, the 2026-2027 NFL regular season officially kicks off with its first week of games starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The first game of the season is New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, with a start time of 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT on NBC. […]
Technology
NFL teams still 'undervalued,' says Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says NFL teams are still undervalued compared with teams in other professional sports leagues.
Global
NTSB to release readout from cockpit recorder after deadly Amazon cargo plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board expects to interview the two pilots who were in the cockpit of an Amazon Air cargo plane that overran a runway.
Technology
NYC Officials Feared Liability Over Toxic Air After 9/11 Attacks
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released more than 170,000 pages of records about the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, including documents showing officials were weighing potential liability from toxic exposure while trying to reassure the public about …
California
Napa winery that rose from wildfire now faces bankruptcy, and up to $50 million in debt
Napa's heralded Signorello Estate winery is drowning in debt, according to its bankruptcy filing.
Global
National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says
The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".
Technology
Netflix Orders New Series Take On ‘Lonesome Dove’ From ‘East of Eden’ Showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart
“Lonesome Dove,” which was originally adapted into an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning CBS miniseries starring Robert Duvall in 1989, is getting a new take at Netflix. The streamer announced Tuesday that it had ordered “Lonesome Dove” to series, from co-showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart. Kazan and Stuart are also the co-showrunners on Netflix’s upcoming […]
Technology
Neurosis Line Up U.S. Tour
A run of dates on the heels of their comeback album, An Undying Love for a Burning World
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Neurosis Plan Short Tour In Support of ‘An Undying Love for a Burning World’
Band also releases short film with the songs "We Are Torn Wide Open" and "Mirror Deep" featuring Blackfeet Nation members
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New 'SNL' season will have Jalen Brunson and Inde Navarrette as hosts, music from Katseye, Rosalía
Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host “Saturday Night Live” when the new season begins later this month
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New Apple CEO to unveil latest iPhone lineup
Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones on Wednesday at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1
Culture
New York Fashion Week Cheat Sheet: Spring/Summer 2027
From DVF’s return to the fashion calendar to Thom Browne’s Tuesday finale, here’s what to expect and look forward to this season at NYFW.
Technology
Newfound fossils are spilling Denisovan secrets
Teeth and bone fragments unearthed in a cave in China, along with animal bones and stone tools, help paint a picture of Denisovan life.
Technology
News Wrap: White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and other aides
In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House is defending President Trump's gift of $45,000 to his executive assistant Natalie Harp and others, the U.S. and Iran are trading more attacks in a fight to control the Strait of Hormuz and the trade war between the U.S. and Canada is escalating even further after the Trump administration announced a ban on certain Canadian imports.
Technology
Nick Offerman Calls Out Ben Shapiro’s “Rampant Homophobia” After His ‘The Last of Us’ Gay Role Criticism
The political commenter attacked Offerman's character, Bill, in HBO's apocalyptic drama, saying he's "Ron Swanson who likes to nail dudes."
Technology
Nicolas Cage's driveway collapses as sinkhole opens up at his Malibu home
A 30ft crater opened up outside the actor's home in Malibu after heavy rain in Southern California.
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Nicolas Cage’s Malibu Mansion Damaged by Massive Sinkhole Amid Coastal Erosion
The 'Spider-Noir' star reportedly bought the oceanfront home in 2024 for $10.5 million.
Technology
Nintendo Direct September 2026: The biggest news and trailers
It’s almost time for part two of Nintendo’s double feature this week. On Tuesday, the company hosted a showcase all about the Legend of Zelda franchise, including footage and a November 5th release date for the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake. On Wednesday, the company will be airing its next Nintendo Direct, which will […] It’s almost time for part two of Nintendo’s double feature this week. On Tuesday, the company hosted a showcase all about the Legend of Zelda franchise, including footage and a November 5th release date for the Switch 2 Ocarina of Time remake . On Wednesday, the company will be airing its next Nintendo Direct , which will spotlight Switch 2 games “launching this winter” in an approximately 45-minute presentation. Right after the Direct, Nintendo will also air a Treehouse Live stream that’s set to run for about 110 minutes. Now that
Technology
Nirvana to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2026 VMAs
The ceremony takes place live on September 27
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Nirvana to Receive Video Vanguard Award at VMAs
MTV made announcement on anniversary of trio’s censor-baiting performance of “Lithium” at the 1992 VMAs
Science
Nonprofits Are Helping Musicians Pay for Insurance in Austin, Texas, and Beyond
A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin music artists, even as shifting marketplace conditions make the program a more expensive proposition. It’s becoming a model for other cities and sectors.
Global
Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US
Trump administration to seek extra funding from Congress to ‘dismantle’ Los Tiguerones over narcotics trafficking The US has designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang, which stormed a television station during a live broadcast in 2024, as a terrorist organisation as the Trump administration expands its campaign against narcotics traffickers it says are destabilising Latin America. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, made the announcement in Quito, where he met Ecuadorian president Daniel Noboa, one of several rightwing allies of Donald Trump whom Rubio is courting as a security partner during a three-nation tour through Latin America that began on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Global
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday
Global
Oil prices climb over $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continues
Brent crude oil prices, a benchmark for global trading, climbed on Wednesday.
Global
Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates
Brent crude up by close to 3% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi cities Business live – latest updates The price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose nearly 3% to more than $100.7 after tensions increased in the Gulf amid the latest tit-for-tat exchange of fire between the US and Iran. Continue reading...
Markets
Oil’s surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates
A prolonged oil shock could keep consumer prices elevated and complicate the path for central banks already navigating a difficult policy environment.
Technology
OpenAI claims to have solved the 90-year-old Navier-Stokes math problem in 88 hours
OpenAI says 10,000 of its agents solved the 90-year-old Navier-Stokes problem in 88 hours, but one mathematician has challenged the claim.
Technology
OpenAI’s sly mathematical breakthrough sends a chill through academia
OpenAI's announcement Tuesday that it has solved one of mathematics' legendary Millennium Prize problems should have been a moment of triumph. The result is both an undeniable achievement and a striking demonstration of just how rapidly AI is transforming mathematics. But before it was even formally announced, the breakthrough had been complicated by the unusual […] Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the G20 Innovation Ministerial. | (Photo by Matt RAMEY / AFP via Getty Images) OpenAI's announcement Tuesday that it has solved one of mathematics' legendary Millennium Prize problems should have been a moment of triumph. The result is both an undeniable achievement and a striking demonstration of just how rapidly AI is transforming mathematics . But before it was even formally announced, the breakthrough had been complicated by the unusual circumstances that prompted OpenAI to pursu
Technology
Opinion: AMA CEO: AI won’t replace doctors — it will work alongside them
“The goal should not be to reproduce today’s health care system with fewer humans,” writes American Medical Association CEO John Whyte.
Technology
Opinion: Autonomous AI will beat AI-assisted physicians at some medical tasks by 2030
“Autonomous AI will likely soon exceed both unaided physicians and physicians aided by AI at five core cognitive medical tasks,” write Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Abe Baker-Butler.
Culture
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem Are Coming for the Clooneys’ Couple Style Crown
The famously private couple save their joint red carpet appearances for their most special moments: as co-stars in the rapturously received “Bunker,” this was one marked fabulously.
Markets
People Moves: Conduit Hires Former Aspen Exec Dunleavy as CEO; Eckert Steps Down
Bermuda’s Conduit Holdings, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re said Neil Eckert, its CEO and executive director will step down on Match 1, 2027. Former Aspen executive Christian Dunleavy will become the new CEO and join the board as …
Markets
People Moves: Eckert Lands With Willis Re as CEO
Willis Re said it has hired Neil Eckert as CEO one day after Conduit Holdings announced Eckert would be leaving as CEO of Conduit Re. Willis Re said Eckert will lead its global broking and advisory strategy to drive growth …
Markets
People Moves: INSURICA Names Johnson as VP of Sales, P&C; Brown & Riding Adds Armstrong to National Practice
INSURICA announced that Erick Johnson has joined the company as Vice President of Sales, P&C. Johnson brings more than 25 years of experience in production, sales leadership and agency management to the role. He has a track record of developing …
Markets
Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.
Global
Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations
The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been underway into other donations.
Global
Psychological toll of Cuba’s multiple crises pushing many islanders to breaking point
The psychological toll of daily life in Cuba is pushing many to their breaking point on the Caribbean island of nearly 10 million people
Technology
RNLI volunteer targeted online and branded 'traitor' after Portsmouth protests
Lifeboat crew member wrongly identified as having helped small boat migrants speaks to BBC Verify.
Technology
Racketeering conspiracy trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei begins in New York
A racketeering conspiracy trial of Huawei Technologies has begun in New York, with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese tech company of a litany of crimes, including stealing technology from American companies, abusing the U.S. financial system and...
Culture
Rag & Bone Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Rag & Bone Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
Ray LaMontagne Is ‘Doing Well’ After On-Stage Collapse In Nashville
The Grammy Award winning artist is on the mend after being overcome by heat related dehydration.
California
Ray LaMontagne topples over onstage in Nashville, where the high hits 101
On Sept. 5, the 53-year-old folk singer fell while performing his popular track 'Jolene' in front of a sold-out Nashville show, according to fan footage.
Technology
Read the Apple document explaining how new listening features still protect your privacy
At Wednesday's iPhone Duo launch event, Apple announced a handful of new Siri AI Audio Intelligence features, including Siri Recap, Live Rewind, Sound Recognition, and Music Recognition. Alongside its announcement, Apple released a document laying out how it plans to balance AI "ambient listening" and users' privacy. It says the raw audio from the new […] At Wednesday's iPhone Duo launch event , Apple announced a handful of new Siri AI Audio Intelligence features , including Siri Recap, Live Rewind, Sound Recognition, and Music Recognition. Alongside its announcement, Apple released a document laying out how it plans to balance AI "ambient listening" and users' privacy. It says the raw audio from the new features "is handled within dedicated hardware, is not saved as a file, and is not accessible to the operating system, apps, or Apple." Apple explains that Audio Intelligence relie
Technology
Reclaiming the streets: the architects clawing back Europe’s car-centric spaces
The European Prize for Urban Public Space’s shortlist highlights projects helping people cope with climate crisis In the words of Joni Mitchell, the planners of many urban centres around the world “paved paradise and put up a parking lot”. The European Prize for Urban Public Space tries to show that cities don’t have to be locked in the automotive age for ever. The prize’s latest shortlist, announced on Wednesday, highlights architectural projects that convert infrastructure for cars into spaces that help urban dwellers cope with the soaring temperatures of the climate crisis : roundabouts that have become splash pools, thoroughfares turned into green havens, and car parks into gardens. Continue reading...
Markets
Refining bottlenecks are emerging as the next big oil problem as Middle East skirmishes flare up
American drivers just paid the highest Labor Day gasoline prices ever. Dwindling global refinery capacity is threatening to push prices higher.
Technology
Renoir paintings are worth a fortune, but not when they're stolen
Two Renoir paintings stolen from a small French museum have yet to be recovered but if the thieves are hoping to cash in on the artwork, they would be hard-pressed to find a buyer
Technology
Report says Australian study finds 31 rugby league players with brain disease CTE
The Australian Broadcasting Corp. says a study has found that 31 rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
Global
Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity
Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists Republicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen inflation and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war. Donald Trump will dominate the two-day convention, appearing both nights as the GOP works to cling to control of the House of Representatives in November. Republicans plan to put the president at the center of the event, a bold strategy given his approval rating is hovering at about 38%, while accusing the Democratic party of being socialist and out of touch with Americans. Continue reading...
Technology
Rescuers search for 5 Indonesian photojournalists missing near Anak Krakatau volcano
Indonesian rescuers are searching for eight people who went missing at sea while heading to report on a volcanic eruption at Anak Krakatau
Technology
Robert Graham Creates 50th Anniversary ‘Rocky’ Collection
The collection features artwork from John Rivoli, the only artist authorized by star Sylvester Stallone.
Technology
Rosalía, Gracie Abrams, Turnstile Set for New Season of Saturday Night Live
The new season will also feature hosts Jalen Brunson, Inde Navarrette, and Dakota Johnson
Global
Roy Cohn's continued influence on politics and Trump traced in 'American Scoundrel'
For decades, Roy Cohn operated at the center of American power, from his work with Sen. Joseph McCarthy to his role as a lawyer, political fixer and mentor to a young Donald Trump. Biographer Kai Bird traces Cohn's life and the influence he still exerts on American politics in "American Scoundrel." Jeffrey Brown spoke with Bird for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Technology
Rubio hails Ecuador as an 'aggressive' partner in the US counterdrug push
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed Ecuador on Wednesday as being the most "aggressive" partner in the Trump administration's push to crack down on drug trafficking and transnational criminal groups in the Western Hemisphere.
Markets
SEC Seeks Court Order for ISS Client Data Sought in ESG Probe
The Securities and Exchange Commission asked a federal court for an order compelling Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. to turn over detailed client-level voting data requested by the agency as part of an investigation into the proxy advisory firm. The filing …
Technology
SML’s Josh Johnson Readies New Album Animative
The composer and multi-instrumentalist brings along Meshell Ndegeocello and Macie Stewart for his International Anthem/Nonesuch debut
Technology
STAT+: ARPA-H to invest $62 million to develop FDA-authorized AI to help treat heart failure
ARPA-H, the government agency that funds cutting edge health research, plans to commit $62.7 million to develop artificial intelligence bots that direct treatment of heart failure.
Technology
STAT+: Can AI fix health care? In the chaos of emergency rooms, the technology comes up short
CEOs of the biggest AI companies have predicted the technology will “eliminate most cancer” and “improve treatment of most other ailments.” But nowhere better illustrates the challenge facing AI than…
Technology
STAT+: Can AI fix the emergency room?
AI can't change the ER's problems, which exemplify health care's bigger problems, writes Brittany Trang in this week's AI Prognosis.
Technology
STAT+: Leukemia drug data suggested a different way to treat diabetes. A new biotech will test that idea
Caspian Therapeutics, is launching with $50 million in financing to develop menin inhibitors for diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases.
Science
STAT+: Orexin discoverers awarded prestigious Lasker award
A new FDA CBER head, AI company Schrodinger with a new startup, and more biotech news from The Readout
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca COPD win, the FDA filling key jobs, and more
An AstraZeneca drug reduced the dangerous flare-ups that worsen COPD in a pair of late-stage trials
Technology
STAT+: U.K. unveils recommendations for regulating AI in medicine
A U.K. commission has unveiled its recommendations for how the country should regulate artificial intelligence in medicine.
Culture
Sabrina Carpenter & Bad Bunny Are Both First-Time Emmy Winners! Could EGOT Be Next?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast , Katie & Keith are talking about the most likely paths the pop stars could take to pick up an Oscar & Tony next.
California
Salvadorans anxiously await news on whether TPS protections will end
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet announced whether it will end or extend Temporary Protected Status for some 170,000 Salvadorans, including 36,000 in California.
Technology
See Slipknot’s Spooky Video for ‘Arsenal,’ Their First Song Since Sid Wilson Departure
"I got a lot to fuckin' say," Corey Taylor bellows on the track. "And if you didn't listen, you didn't hear me anyway"
Culture
Selena Gomez Is Over Her Summer Vacation Wardrobe
While she’s spent the last few months in easy breezy linens and bikinis, Selena Gomez is truly at her best when fall sets in.
Technology
Seven of my colleagues were killed in Gaza. There and in Ukraine, aid workers are no longer safe | José Andrés
It now seems the 2024 attack on World Central Kitchen workers was a deliberate IDF tactic. The protections of the Geneva conventions have become paper thin José Andrés is the founder of the food aid charity World Central Kitchen In times of war, the hard and vital work of supplying food, water and medicine has been protected by international agreements for almost 80 years . Yet those protections have been systematically and repeatedly ignored in the two most bloody wars of recent years: Ukraine and Gaza. Russia has attacked healthcare targets in Ukraine more than 3,200 times since the full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to the World Health Organization : about twice a day on average. That includes many “double-tap” attacks on the same target in quick succession, which are especially lethal for first responders. José Andrés is the founder of the food aid charity World Central
Technology
Shane Richie pleads not guilty to drink-driving
The 62-year-old actor was arrested by police at a petrol station forecourt in July 2026
California
She won Hollywood's highest honor. So why was making her next film so hard?
Five years after her Oscar-winning 'CODA,' filmmaker Siân Heder talks about 'Being Heumann,' her new movie opening Toronto, and how her life changed.
Global
Shelton ends Alcaraz's title in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz’s title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history as he pulled out a 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Alcaraz had his 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tour...
Markets
Shipping Nations Warn Global Trade Is Fracturing — And Everyone Pays
The armed conflicts, trade wars, and extreme weather events hammering maritime supply chains are not one-offs, but rather signs of a “structural shift” for global trade, 18 of the most important shipping nations warned on Tuesday. “Shipping routes are increasingly …
Global
Singapore boosts PM’s salary by $1m amid major pay rise for ministers
The affluent city-state has justified high-end salaries for its political leaders, arguing they attract talent and ensure good governance Singapore’s prime minister has been given a $1m pay rise as the affluent city-state announced a dramatic one-off salary boost for government ministers. The pay increases add more than 60% to what are already the world’s highest ministerial salaries. Continue reading...
Markets
Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist
Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.
Technology
Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO on Success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: The Movie Is ‘Emotional’ and ‘Some People Come Away Crying’
The stunning box-office success of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” stems from the movie’s emotional impact — which is unlike other recent superhero movies, according to Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman and CEO Ravi Ahuja. Ahuja exulted in the blockbuster’s record-breaking run, which has smashed box office expectations by raking in more than $2.4 billion worldwide, ranking […]
Technology
Soul Glo Announce New Album Na I’m Gon Grab Allat
The Philly hardcore group have a new song with Mannequin Pussy, “February Theory,” out now
Global
South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
Global
Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge
Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
Technology
Specialty Insurer Orion180 Seeks to Raise $340 Million in IPO
Orion180 Insurance Group Inc., a specialty homeowners and flood insurer, is seeking to raise as much as $340 million in an initial public offering. The Melbourne, Florida-based company plans to market 20 million shares for $15 to $17 each, according …
California
Steve Hilton: Abolish the DMV
Saying “enough is enough,” Steve Hilton said he wants to get rid of the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Rallying in front of a DMV office in West Hollywood on Tuesday, the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for governor said he wants to abolish the department by transferring its functions to a combination of online services and […]
Markets
Strategists say S&P 500 could top 8,000 — but risks of a pullback are mounting
While RBC Capital Markets, HSBC and Barclays all have price targets for the stock index around 8,000, they outline risks the market is facing.
Culture
Strong, silent types? Meet the puesteros of Chile – in pictures
Pie Aerts’s striking images of horsemen who live an extremely solitary existence reveal hidden stories of loneliness, alcoholism and a fading heritage Continue reading...
Global
Stronger-than-normal El Nino alarms scientists over Galápagos wildlife and forests
The prediction that this season’s El Nino will be stronger than normal has alarmed the Ecuadorian scientific community
Technology
Students who use AI generally score worse at school
Students who use AI to help them study tend to perform worse at school than those who don't, according to data from a global OECD educational report. The situation is more complex than it sounds though, with certain types of AI use giving learners a slight boost, especially among students taught to critically assess how […] Students who use AI to help them study tend to perform worse at school than those who don't, according to data from a global OECD educational report. The situation is more complex than it sounds though, with certain types of AI use giving learners a slight boost, especially among students taught to critically assess how well the AI tools perform. The OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) takes data from countries around the world every few years. This year's study, based on data collected in 2025, is the first to be carried out since AI us
Technology
Suno releases its first AI music model made with record industry help
Suno's new v6 AI music model is its first made with support from the record industry. Suno's Jack Brody told The Verge that v6 was "trained from the ground up, with a new set of data that does not include the same data that our previous models were trained on." The data includes content licensed […] Suno's new v6 AI music model is its first made with support from the record industry. Suno's Jack Brody told The Verge that v6 was "trained from the ground up, with a new set of data that does not include the same data that our previous models were trained on." The data includes content licensed from partners Warner Music Group , BMG , and Believe , as well as " user data ." It's unclear whether that means v6 training data is completely free of dubiously obtained content . One of the big changes in v6 is that there are actually three different models: v6, v6-wild, and v6-mini. Mini is t
Technology
Suspected measles cases kill nearly 1,000 as Bangladesh struggles to contain outbreak
Bangladesh is struggling to tackle a measles outbreak that has killed almost 1,000 children this year despite a renewed vaccination campaign
Technology
Sydney Sweeney Goes Nude in Provocative Ad for Novig Sports Betting App
Sydney Sweeney stripped down for a steamy new ad for Novig, the latest sports betting app and prediction marketing for fans of football, baseball, soccer, tennis and more. The “Euphoria” star goes nude in the ad and poses with a variety of sports equipment, like footballs, basketballs, a hockey net and other athletic gear. “Think […]
Technology
Target by Design: A New Museum Retail Experience That Celebrates Accessible Design and Creativity
The presentation will feature reinterpretations of the Target bag by Public School New York design duo Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, Venus Williams and Chloë Sevigny.
Technology
Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK
A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".
Science
Telemedicine company offers GLP-1s for addiction
A CDC Covid restructuring, public trust in Fauci, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Technology
Telluride Takeaways: From Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti’s ‘Debut’ to Nathan Fielder’s Audacious Dare to the Doc Branch
On my last morning in Telluride, halfway through breakfast at Butcher & Baker, Kenneth Branagh stopped at the table on his way to a Q&A for “Into the Breach,” the National Theatre documentary he produced. He had a story. A night earlier, he’d ridden the gondola up in pitch darkness with Willem Dafoe, Tom Hiddleston […]
News
Temporary protections for about 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants are in limbo as deadline nears
Temporary legal protections for about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador are in limbo as a deadline nears for the Trump administration to decide on ending them, as it has done with hundreds of thousands from Venezuela, Haiti and other countries
Technology
The 50 Most Powerful TV Producers of 2026
The heavy hitters behind this past year’s most impactful series — Katie Dippold, Rachel Sennott, Jacob Tierney, Vince Gilligan and many, many more — go deep on the trends they hate, the shows they love and the execs they actually admire.
Technology
The Athlete Is the Studio
Forget brand deals. Coco Gauff joins LeBron James, Tom Brady and a generation of athletes building production companies and media empires. But in today’s Hollywood, star power only gets you so far.
Technology
The Momentum and Opulence of Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren unofficially kicks off NYFW with its women’s Collection show on Wednesday, and the moment arrives as the fast-growing brand continues to be one others want to emulate — and consumers want to wear.
Culture
The Uprising review – the peasants are revolting in muddled historical epic
Andrew Garfield’s charisma can’t save Paul Greengrass’s grim and depressingly generic period piece Hollywood loves giving young actors their own historical epic as much as audiences seem to dislike watching them. Timothée Chalamet and Chris Pine’s least remembered roles are in the medieval set films The King and Outlaw King (no relation), Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel made back only a third of its $100m budget and earlier this year, the Saudi-backed seventh-century drama Desert Warrior starring Anthony Mackie and Ben Kingsley quietly became one of the biggest flops of all time. Last week, it was reported that Scott blamed the failure of Gladiator II on Paul Mescal not being “masculine enough” in a logical leap which only makes sense if your barometer for masculinity is a man who throws hotel phones and yells at producers in storage closets. On paper, The Uprising should be different: it’s
Technology
The black iPhone Pro returns
Apple has seen reason: It has a black model in the iPhone Pro lineup again. Last year, Apple went bold with its colors for the iPhone 17 Pro, offering a flashy orange, a shiny silver, and a dark blue. Don't get me wrong, they looked nice. But there was no black (or dark gray) for […] Black is back. | Photo: Nilay Patel / The Verge Apple has seen reason: It has a black model in the iPhone Pro lineup again. Last year, Apple went bold with its colors for the iPhone 17 Pro, offering a flashy orange, a shiny silver, and a dark blue. Don't get me wrong, they looked nice . But there was no black (or dark gray) for the first time since the start of the iPhone Pro lineup, which Apple first introduced in September 2019 with the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. I care about this because I always buy the black phone. I learned my lesson with the iPhone 6: I got it in gold to mix things up and came t
Markets
The bull market’s biggest enemy right now could be Bessent’s interventions
A stronger yen and higher Treasury yields could become a toxic combination for the bull market in stocks.
Technology
The incomplete history of Duo devices
Apple announced the company's first device with a folding screen today, the iPhone Duo, but that's where the firsts end. The Duo is not only far from the first foldable on the market thanks to the efforts of Samsung and Google, but it's also not the first product to be called the Duo. Former Apple […] Apple announced the company's first device with a folding screen today, the iPhone Duo , but that's where the firsts end. The Duo is not only far from the first foldable on the market thanks to the efforts of Samsung and Google , but it's also not the first product to be called the Duo. Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs popularized the saying "good artists copy, great artists steal," but will the iPhone Duo's folding screen, which features a custom nano-texture display material to help minimize the visibility of its crease, be enough to make us forget these other Duos that have come before
Global
The lasting psychological impact of 9/11 on America
Judy Woodruff recently visited the September 11 Memorial in New York for a look at how the attacks, 25 years ago, continue to shape our lives today. It's part of her series, Crossroads: America at 250.
Markets
The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
Technology
The shingles vaccine may protect the heart
Shingrix, the same vaccine that protects people from the blistering shingles rash, might also lower risk of heart disease.
California
The week's bestselling books, September 13
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
Technology
The world's highest paid leader is set for a 64% pay rise. Here's how others compare
Wong announced ministerial salaries will be adjusted upwards after 15 years, with his annual pay package rising to 3.6 million Singapore dollars
Technology
There aren’t AirPods with cameras yet and I hope it stays that way
September Apple events are always a swirl of information and new, exciting products, and today's was no different. Apple announced its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max; active noise cancellation (ANC) is now on the cheapest AirPods model, the AirPods 5; and a Siri Recap feature comes to […] New AirPods Pro with cameras were thankfully not announced at the September Apple event. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge September Apple events are always a swirl of information and new, exciting products, and today's was no different. Apple announced its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max; active noise cancellation (ANC) is now on the cheapest AirPods model, the AirPods 5; and a Siri Recap feature comes to the Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4. But missing were the AirPods Pro with cameras that have been r
California
They've documented L.A. Latines for decades. Now the Getty is honoring their work
Through Jan. 3, a new exhibit at the Getty Museum is spotlighting photographs by George Rodriguez, Laura Aguilar, Reynaldo Rivera, Patssi Valdez and Ricardo Valverde.
Technology
Thom Browne and Teyana Taylor: Designer and Muse
For the first installment of WWD Designer and Muse, Actress Teyana Taylor sits down with designer Thom Browne to discuss their fashion collaborations and friendship.
Technology
Three Stolen Renoir Paintings May Have Been Nazi Looted
Three of the four Renoir paintings initially stolen from a southern French museum are classified as WWII "orphans."
Culture
Travis Garland Delivers ‘Breathtaking’ Cover Of Ariana Grande’s ‘Dangerous Woman’ For ‘AGT’ Quarterfinals: Watch
With everything at stake, Garland pumped it up with a fiery performance.
Markets
Trump Administration Stalled a Survey of PFAS in Wastewater, Former EPA Officials Say
The Trump administration has stalled a study that would help regulators understand which industries dump harmful forever chemicals with their wastewater, according to two former agency officials who were involved in its development. A public notice shows the first of …
Technology
Trump administration to confront Australia over Labor’s social media algorithm plan
White House warns trading partners against ‘imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion’ on US tech sector Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The Trump administration will confront Australia over its plan to force digital platforms to take down harmful content and let users opt out of algorithm-generated “for you” feeds. Big tech companies would be fined more than $100m for breaching the proposed laws and the Australian government is under pressure to raise those fines even further. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show
The White House has described the cash gifts to Harp and three others as personal - and legal.
Technology
Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts to Natalie Harp and two other White House aides
President Donald Trump has given substantial holiday gifts to four White House aides, according to financial disclosures released by the administration
Global
Trump ratchets up trade war, moves to ban many Canadian goods from entering US
President Donald Trump has escalated his economic pressure against Canada following its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Technology
Trump says oil and gas prices won't fall until 'right after' midterm election
President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.
Markets
Trump widens trade war with Canada beyond tariffs. Here’s what to know
The United States has sharply escalated its trade war with Canada, banning some Canadian dairy products and motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages after retaliatory Canadian tariffs took effect on about $20 billion in U.S. goods
Technology
Trump's oil investments have gained millions during Iran war as his accounts keep trading
Donald Trump retained major oil and gas investments as the Iran war has moved energy markets. CNBC analyzed his holdings, trades and estimated gains.
Markets
Two Weeks Later, Ross Fire Still Burning in North Texas
Two weeks after the Ross Fire broke out west of Fort Worth, responders are still battling one of the largest wildfires in North Texas’ recorded history. The weather isn’t helping. The Dallas-Fort Worth region’s summer weather is setting records with …
Technology
Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
Five deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.
Technology
U.K. defends sanctions on Israeli settlements after 30-day consulate closure order
Britain's foreign minister Ed Miliband said the U.K. "could not simply stand by because we feared Israeli reaction.”
Technology
U.S. denies claims Iran struck two American vessels in retaliation for earlier strikes
The U.S. denied Iran’s claim that it struck two American vessels as the two sides traded attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and Brent crude hit $100 a barrel.
Technology
U.S. reveals import ban on slew of Canadian goods as trade war escalates
Import bans on motorbikes, alcohol and dairy products are due to come into effect on Sept. 29 as the rift between the countries deepens.
Technology
U.S. will ban dairy products, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages from Canada
The ban will take effect in three weeks and comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. imports earlier Tuesday.
Technology
UK Flight Chaos Spills Into Second Day After Tech Outage
Air travelers in the UK faced a second day of severe disruptions after a technical glitch at a key node forced Heathrow Airport and other hubs to cancel hundreds of flights, adding to similar incidents in recent years that have …
Technology
UK datacentres will create just 25% of jobs predicted by tech sector, analysis finds
Facilities likely to employ 10,400 workers, compared with 40,000 in industry estimates, thinktank says Datacentres in the UK will create just a quarter of the jobs predicted by the tech sector, while consuming vast amounts of energy, according to new research. Environmental thinktank Verdant predicts that all the datacentres currently planned are likely to directly employ 10,400 workers – compared with the more than 40,000 cited in projections by the industry lobby group TechUK. Continue reading...
Global
UK government defends decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has defended the decision to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Markets
US Hits Several Iran Oil Tankers in Response to Warship Attack
The US attacked more Iranian oil tankers overnight, with the worsening tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz sending Brent crude beyond $100 a barrel. The American military said it “destroyed” five vessels in response to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary …
Culture
US Open 2026 quarter-final: Ben Shelton v Carlos Alcaraz – live updates
Shelton and Alcaraz meet for spot in US Open semis Tiafoe breaks Michelsen’s heart with epic comeback Reach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by email First set: Shelton 3-2 Alcaraz* (*denotes next server) An even breezier service game from Shelton, who holds to love. During the changeover, the cameras pan to a few of the celebrities in the audience. There’s Kevin Hart taking it in from a suite. And, of course, there’s USA and Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, Shelton’s girlfriend, watching from his player box. We’ve also heard Simone Biles is in the building somewhere. Continue reading...
Technology
US allies lack resources to keep pace on AI, top Pentagon official says
Cameron Stanley talks up ‘revolutionary’ AI capabilities and says Washington working with Nato and Five Eyes partners The Pentagon’s top artificial intelligence official said on Tuesday that America’s closest allies lack the resources to keep pace with the US military’s adoption of AI, and that Washington is working to steer them away from mistakes it made along the way. “They don’t have the resources that we do, they don’t have the experience that we do, they don’t have the scale that we do,” Cameron Stanley, chief digital and artificial intelligence officer at the Department of Defense, said at an event at the Billington Cybersecurity summit. Of Nato and the Five Eyes, an intelligence-sharing partnership of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Stanley said Washington was “actively working with a number of our partners” so “they don’t make the same mistakes that we make”. Cont
Global
US says Iranian tankers ‘destroyed’ after missile attacks on American warship
Tit-for-tat violence surges again in region, with tankers struck by the US in the Gulf of Oman, and reprisal attacks by Iran on a US base in Jordan The US military on Tuesday said it “destroyed” multiple Iranian tankers, after Iran attempted to strike a US navy warship with ballistic missiles, as violence once again surged across the region, pushing the price of oil close to $100 a barrel. American forces struck the tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Iran’s Kharg Island, US central command (Centcom) said in a statement, adding that American forces “directed the crews to abandon ship before the vessels were struck”. Continue reading...
Technology
US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes
It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
Global
Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
Global
Uganda to withdraw from Invictus Games ‘out of respect for King Charles’, says military chief
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announces decision to pull out in post on X, citing tensions over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’ Uganda is withdrawing from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games, the country’s military chief has said, out of respect for King Charles amid division over the “Harry-Meghan nonsense”. Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of the Ugandan president, made the surprise announcement in a post on X on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Culture
Union Town review – passionate exposé of US delivery workers’ employment conditions
Venice film festival: Barbara Kopple returns with her third film investigating US workers’ rights – this time, undocumented ‘deliveristas’ and the attempts to unionise Amazon staff Barbara Kopple’s documentary about app-based delivery workers is a stirring, defiant, battle-hardened affair, swinging between the fraught picket line and the still more hazardous New York City streets. It’s a new film that feels old in the best sense of the word; a hoarse battle cry that summons the ghosts of The Grapes of Wrath and the New Deal, Eugene Debs and Woody Guthrie. That America is long dead and buried, a casualty of changing times, but Kopple sees no reason why it should not rise again. Union Town, tellingly, is the third part of a loose trilogy which serves as an ongoing audit of US workers’ rights. This began with 1976’s Harlan County, USA, which tackled a Kentucky miners’ strike, and continued
Science
UnitedHealth Sells Interest in Florida WellMed Clinics to TPG
UnitedHealth Group Inc. has sold an interest in some of its Optum Health operations in Florida to private equity company TPG Inc. as the health conglomerate is working to recover from a collapse in profits last year. “We didn’t need …
Technology
Verge staffers react to the iPhone Duo: What we love and don’t love
Apple has just announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen, two back cameras, Touch ID for authentication, an IP68 rating, and all sorts of slick software tricks to make iOS feel more at home on the new device. Preorders start on […] Apple has just announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen, two back cameras, Touch ID for authentication, an IP68 rating, and all sorts of slick software tricks to make iOS feel more at home on the new device. Preorders start on October 16th ahead of availability on October 23rd, and it starts at $1,999 for 256GB of storage. It's a huge announcement for Apple, and we have many feelings about it. Here's our gut reactions to the phone. And let us know in the comments what you think! The Duo name is
Global
Volunteer firefighter dies in Turkey while tackling wildfire, 8 people injured
A volunteer firefighter has died while battling a large wildfire in Turkey’s Antalya province
Global
WATCH: 'Man in the red bandana' honored for 9/11 heroism
The family of Welles Crowther, commonly known as "The Man in the Red Bandana," accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump Tuesday.
Global
WATCH: 12-year-old bird caller goes viral, can mimic over 100 bird calls
Samuel Henderson, 12, shares how he grew interested in mimicking birds and how many he's learned so far.
Global
WATCH: David Muir shares how University of Colorado Boulder marked freshmen's move-in day
As millions of Americans families send their children back to school, the University of Colorado Boulder marked the momentous occasion with a heartwarming gesture for incoming students.
News
WATCH: Democrats say Trump's 'bizarre' convention is a distraction from his faltering presidency
"This bizarre Republican midterm convention here can't paper over the fact that Republicans have done nothing to earn your vote," Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender, said Wednesday morning.
Technology
WATCH: Insiders' new AI warning
An Anthropic researcher is leaving AI, warning it could be out of control by late 2027. OpenAI’s chief scientist is also urging caution, saying no one is prepared for rising machine intelligence.
Global
WATCH: Tesla crashes into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan, killing passenger
A Tesla crashed into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, killing the vehicle's passenger and sending the driver to the hospital, according to police.
News
WATCH: Trump says oil prices will come down after midterm elections
President Donald Trump, in an exchange with reporters before traveling to Dallas for the midterm Republican convention, added that he believes Iran will finally relent after the pivotal elections are held in the U.S.
Global
WATCH: What to know about 'Cat in the Hat' trend and how to keep kids safe
ABC News' Bethany Braun-Silva explains what the trend is and Dr. Alok Patel shares what to know to keep kids safe.
Technology
War of words between China and Philippines over South China Sea claims
China is accusing the Philippines of “stirring up trouble” after Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sharply criticized Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea
Markets
Washington Commanders Player Scores Workers’ Compensation Win
The Washington Commanders football team has failed to block a workers’ compensation claim in Maryland by a former defensive tackle injured at the team’s training facility in Virginia just three days after he was signed by the team. In 2024, …
Global
Watch: Archeologists discover ancient tomb in Peru
The burial site of the ancient pre-Incan Chimu culture was found largely intact.
Technology
Watch: Downed trees and flooding as Hurricane Lowell batters western Hawaii
The storm brought damaging winds and torrential rain to parts of the island on Monday and Tuesday, triggering concerns about flash flooding and mudslides.
Global
Watch: Sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Malibu house swallows driveway
The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
Technology
Western Hawaii islands survey damage after Hurricane Lowell passes by
Downed trees cause widespread power outages on Kauai as winds and rains rip up roads and coat homes in mud Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage on Hawaii’s western islands, knocking out power to thousands, ripping up stretches of road and drenching homes and stores with mud. Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents. The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative reported that nearly all of its roughly 35,000 members were without power on Tuesday. Continue reading...
California
What California’s insurance commissioner does — and how it affects your wallet
In November, California voters will choose who oversees one of the biggest insurance markets in the world.  Insurance commissioner may seem like an obscure regulatory position, but it’s a consequential one: It leads the Insurance Department, which regulates home, auto, life, health, workers’ comp and other insurance. The commissioner is tasked with making sure policies […]
Global
What to expect from the GOP's first-ever midterm convention
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention, with President Trump set to address the party both nights. The event, part rally and part political showcase, is aimed at energizing Republican voters. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports from Dallas.
Technology
What to know about Europe’s push to compete in space
Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States
Culture
Which New York Shopper Are You — and Which One Is Your Customer?
In our ‘Neighborhood Watch’ series, we break down who is shopping where in global fashion cities. First up, NYC.
Global
White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build The Wall' game after copyright concern
The Tetris Company says it takes "copyright infringement very seriously" and is not involved with the game.
Culture
Who Shows Up—and Who Vanishes—When Your Kid Is in Trouble?
Does bad luck feel contagious, as though it might somehow infect the people who used to recognize their own family lives and routines in mine?
Technology
Why Journeys’ Broader Product Offering Is Winning With Teen Shoppers
The retailer's strategy is notching sales gains despite a tough consumer environment.
Markets
Why UBS is telling investors to forget Europe’s ‘tired caricature’ and buy its stocks
Value trap no more, European stocks are of high quality and underowned, say UBS strategists.
Technology
Why and How ‘Manhunt’ Depicts Hell as a “Colorful Candy World”: A Chat With DOP Jonathan Glendon
The Toronto-based feature debutant discusses inspirations from the legendary Robbie Müller and 'The Wrestler' for Wayne Wapeemukwa's Locarno-premiering film and the creative use of infrared light.
Technology
Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
Culture
Why we’re giving £100,000 apiece to a horse box gallery, high-street drop-in and Midlands museum
Culture is part of how we rebuild communities – these awards by the Freelands foundation recognise organisations promoting creativity and opportunity at grassroots level If politicians are serious about rebuilding our communities, they need to recognise that art and creativity are not the finishing touches. They are part of the foundations. Andy Burnham recently said that culture is too often dismissed as a distraction, a “nice to have”. Yet, as he put it, “it’s about making sense of your own reality”. Continue reading...
California
Will Gavin Newsom raise public safety pensions? It may hinge on his presidential hopes
A bill to boost pension benefits for police, firefighters and other public safety workers could cost state and local governments — and taxpayers — more than $8 billion.
California
Will the Lucas Museum upend the art world? Depends if the people embrace 'the people's art'
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is challenging art-world hierarchies by placing commercial art, comics and pop culture works in conversation with pieces by Frida Kahlo, Mary Cassatt, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh and more.
Technology
Winter work shows it really pays to be a smart mountain chickadee
By studying chickadee cognition in the wild, researchers learned smarter birds stay smart in old age, produce more young and have better gut bacteria.
Technology
With AI memes, Trump promotes mythical version of himself as challenges stack up ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is using memes to portray himself as powerful amid struggles with inflation and international issues
Technology
Worried Anthropic researchers warn that AI ‘could kill all humans’
A senior Anthropic safety researcher has said there is more than a 10 percent chance artificial intelligence "could kill all humans" by the end of the decade, just hours after a colleague resigned over fears the AI lab and its rivals are carelessly racing to build "superhuman systems" they cannot control. In a post on […] A senior Anthropic safety researcher has said there is more than a 10 percent chance artificial intelligence "could kill all humans" by the end of the decade, just hours after a colleague resigned over fears the AI lab and its rivals are carelessly racing to build "superhuman systems" they cannot control. In a post on X announcing his departure, Jacob Coxon, a researcher who has trained AI systems at Anthropic, said he had quit the company over its lax approach to safety. Coxon, who previously trained systems for OpenAI, accused the two AI companies of "racing str
Markets
You should always have energy stocks in your 401(k). Yes, even when oil is at $100.
Energy and resource stocks have zigged while the market has zagged.
Technology
Yuja review – portrait of star pianist who is intellectually curious and deeply musically attuned
Musician is also rattled to find her appearance gets far more attention than her playing in this reflective documentary from Lorna Tucker As well as her film about her own difficult teenage years , British director Lorna Tucker is probably best known for her documentaries on famous women with big personalities: Vivienne Westwood ( Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist ), Katharine Hepburn (Call Me Kate) and Greta Garbo ( Garbo: Where Did You Go? ). Her latest subject, pianist Yuja Wang, is another high-achiever – but not someone with quite the same name recognition unless you’re a devotee of classical music, a field in which she is ranked among the very best alive. Wang certainly has a flamboyant side, expressed in her highly expressive, virtuoso performances and her sartorial style on stage. In fact some shocking pull quotes illustrate how her dress sense has been bizarrely over-examined in th
Technology
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions
We've just gotten our hands on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at Apple Park following the company's "Surprise and shine" presentation. The new phones look quite similar to the previous iPhone 17 Pro lineup, keeping the same general design, aluminum body, and screen sizes. The 18 Pro lineup comes in four colors - […] The 18 Pro in burgundy is ready for fall. We've just gotten our hands on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at Apple Park following the company's "Surprise and shine" presentation. The new phones look quite similar to the previous iPhone 17 Pro lineup, keeping the same general design, aluminum body, and screen sizes. The 18 Pro lineup comes in four colors - black, silver, "glacier" (which is blue), and burgundy - and they now have color-matched glass on the back that blends in more seamlessly with the body. Another major new feature is the variable-aperture lens for the main
Technology
‘Bleeding Hearts’: This Must-See TIFF Doc Is a Real Life ‘A Star Is Born’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Love is a burning thing, a Man in Black once said, and its flame burns bright in “Bleeding Hearts,” an achingly intimate new documentary that captures a country music couple falling for one another as their band embarks on its first cross-country tour. Directed by Andrew Morgan and making its world premiere at TIFF, the […]
Technology
‘Company’ Stars Nick Nolte, Adelaide Clemens on the Film’s Power of Stillness
The vital act of storytelling drives Casey Affleck’s “Company.” Knowing those stories and the people in them also passes on lessons learned involving grief, regret and forgiveness. The film premieres in competition at Venice. “Company” stars Nick Nolte, Adelaide Clemens, Ben Mendelsohn, Scoot McNairy, Emily Alyn Lind, Caylee Cowan and Atticus Affleck. The film jumps […]
Global
‘Courage and contradictions’: what Gloria Steinem meant to feminist writers from around the world
Our global panel of writers reflect on the great legacy of the American feminist and civil rights activist, who died last week aged 92 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
‘DAU’ Review: A Towering and Immersive Cinematic Epic That Recreates the Dark Ages of Soviet Oppression
Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky's biopic of Russian physicist Lev Lendau has been 20 years in the making, with over a dozen related features and other projects created in what’s been dubbed the 'Stalinist Truman Show.'
Culture
‘Dress good to run fast’: How Black athletes became style icons
From Naomi Osaka’s NBA-inspired entrance to Dennis Rodman’s punk aesthetic, Black sportspeople have long used fashion to express identity, defiance and joy When Long Wave lead writer Nesrine Malik asked me if I’d seen Japanese-Haitian tennis star Naomi Osaka’s incredible pre-match look, I began to wax lyrical about the kimono she donned at Wimbledon a couple of months ago. No, not that look – Nesrine was talking about the NBA-inspired hoodie she wore at the US Open, taking to the court head bowed and hands in pockets, with the theatre of a WWE wrestler. By the time I sat down to write, Osaka had worn another viral walk-on outfit. The star isn’t the first to acquire as many headlines for her clothes as for her performance. Osaka draws on a long tradition of Black athletes giving crowds their money’s worth through playful and provocative fashion statements. I delved into the history of why
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‘Entourage’ Creator Slams ‘God-Awful’ Ad Reuniting Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier: A ‘S—ty Imitation’ That ‘Makes Me Puke’
“Entourage” creator Doug Ellin has spoken out against an ad reuniting Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier, calling it a “cheap, shitty imitation” of his beloved HBO comedy. While Piven and Grenier are technically playing themselves in the ad — not super agent Ari Gold and movie star Vincent Chase — their performances, dialogue and dynamic […]
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‘I thought a devil was about to appear from the smoke’: Jerry Hsu’s best photograph
‘The black cloud emerged from a grate in the street. I guess something underground was on fire. It was hilariously cinematic – just one of those eerie, spontaneous things that happen in a city’ This image was taken in 2011 or 2012, just after I had moved to Los Angeles. I was downtown, an area I don’t go to that much, walking around with my camera. Some black smoke started to emerge from a grate in the street – I guess something underground was on fire. It was hilariously cinematic, as if some sort of devil was going to appear. It was really just one of those eerie, spontaneous things that happen in a city. There is a very powerful feeling of surrender when I am photographing. I have to submit to the authority of ignorance when I’m out there. I grew up in San Jose, which is a sprawling American suburb – there’s no city about it. I came to LA because I was depressed where I lived, and I h
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‘It’s hell’: father of slain Australian surfers tells Mexico homicide trial about identifying sons’ bodies
Three men are on trial over the death of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend, US citizen Jack Carter Rhoad, in Ensenada The father of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico two years ago testified in court on Tuesday that his life had been turned into hell, as the high-profile trial continued into its second day. Three men are charged in the killing of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33, respectively, and their 30-year-old American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, who were on a surfing trip to Mexico’s Pacific coast in April 2024. Continue reading...
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‘I’m sick of her talking about it’: 11 readers share how GLP-1s have affected their relationships
As weight loss drugs have risen all around the world, it has reshaped users’ relationships for better and for worse As GLP-1 use continues to rise in the US and the UK , people’s bodies are being reshaped – as are their relationships. “Relationships tend to develop a sense of equilibrium and predictability over time,” says Dr Lindsey Berisha, a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with clients using GLP-1s for over 10 years. “When one partner undergoes a significant change, it can shift that equilibrium, and even positive change can create uncertainty for both partners.” Continue reading...
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‘Last Seen’ Review: Apple TV’s Aussie Kidnapping Drama Is a Solid Showcase for Star Patrick Brammall, Despite Shortcomings
A police dispatcher remains convinced that his daughter is still alive 11 years after she was kidnapped in this six-episode thriller.
Technology
‘Lonesome Dove’ Series From ‘East of Eden’ Showrunners a Go at Netflix
Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart are adapting Larry McMurtry's novel, which previously inspired a hit CBS miniseries.
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‘Place to Be’ Review: Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson and a Pigeon Star in a Strange, Sentimental, Occasionally Endearing Road Movie
The latest feature from Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó ('Pieces of a Woman') premiered out of competition in Venice.
Technology
‘Runner’ Review: Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson Lend Some Personality to a Good-Enough Action Thriller
Are movie stars okay? Between the recent explosion of celebrity spokesperson roles (such as Ben Affleck finally doing Aflac commercials) and a steady growth in star-driven straight-to-streaming fare, actors the general public would consider “successful” seem to be hustling for work — any work — harder than ever. Owen Wilson, for example, has recently appeared […]
Technology
‘The Uprising’ Review: Andrew Garfield and Paul Greengrass Go Medieval on the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, With Uneven Results
Among medieval hand-held farming tools, the sickle is your best bet for reaping. It’s also just the thing for deadly weaponry in times of a peasant revolt, especially one momentous enough to earn capital letters and its own year marker — the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, for instance. In “The Uprising,” which doesn’t quite come […]
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‘The Uprising’ Review: Andrew Garfield in Paul Greengrass’ Intense but Monotonous Medieval Actioner
The violent historical drama about the 14th-century Peasants' Revolt also features Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Katherine Waterston, Cosmo Jarvis and Thomasin McKenzie.
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‘We fear financial exploitation’: Who will manage our finances if my wife and I become incapacitated?
“We have witnessed our parents’ gradual decline in cognitive ability.”
Global
‘We felt someone was watching us’: author Rozina Ali on the untold story of Islamophobia in the US
In her new book Seasons of Fury, Ali traces the impact of anti-Muslim policies in the US, from the 1967 Israel-Arab war and the ‘war on terror’ to Trump Growing up in the early 2000s in California, surrounded by piles of history books about the Kennedy family and her Buffy the Vampire Slayer DVDs, Rozina Ali’s childhood felt idyllic. She and her family had moved from Pakistan to the US when Ali was five years old and ever since she had immersed herself in her new world. “I really, really also believed in American exceptionalism,” said Ali, now a journalist working for New York Times Magazine, in a recent interview with Stateside with Kai and Carter , a Guardian podcast. So when her parents sat Ali and her siblings down in the hours after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, almost every word coming out of their mouths felt wrong. Continue reading...
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‘Wicked’ Will Get the Orchestra Treatment on Live-to-Film Concert Tour
For now, the scheduled events (which don’t include the film cast) account for screenings of Wicked: Part One only, while separate showings will be hosted for Wicked: For Good
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‘Would they fight or hug?’ The Oasis comeback film’s makers on shooting fans, vicars, police – and the Gallaghers
The crowds wept and prayed, police used their song lyrics for briefings and a vicar gave a sermon about brotherly forgiveness. The directors of Don’t Look Back in Anger relive their wildest ride ever On 4 July last year, Oasis were all set to start the first gig of their hugely anticipated comeback, 16 years since the band imploded after Liam Gallagher swung a guitar in the direction of brother Noel’s head backstage in Paris. However, just 20 minutes before showtime, there was no sign of the singer. Some 74,500 fans in Cardiff’s Principality Stadium were going crazy, while Noel was left impatiently pacing around the venue’s loading bay, presumably wondering if everything was about to fall apart again. “Then the monitor I was watching all this on suddenly cut out,” says Will Lovelace, the director who was filming the comeback. “When it came back to life, suddenly Liam and Noel were there
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’48 Hours’ Expands Use of Video Podcasting With ‘Woman in the Woods”
Erin Moriarty, the “48 Hours” correspondent, will take fans of the true-crime documentary series into new territory next week. Moriarty will lead “The Woman in the Woods,” a six-part “48 Hours” podcast that mixes audio and video elements in the storytelling. The story blends audio with video, adding never-before-seen video content. photos and other visual […]
Culture
“Salomon Should Not Be a Fashion Brand”: The New Creative Director Shares His Manifesto
Despite substantial growth, the footwear brand is restrategizing. Creative director Heikki Salonen and CEO Guillaume Meyzenq want to unify Salomon’s hyper-technical product offering with the lifestyle-led designs.
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“Something Terrible Happened”—Lynn Yaeger on Covering New York Fashion Week During 9/11
Twenty-five years ago, Lynn Yaeger covered New York Fashion Week for the Village Voice. This is her 9/11 story.