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'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book
Diana's brother claimed the then-Prince of Wales said she would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her death.
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2026-09-16
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Global
'How are we gonna get through this?' Many Americans are struggling as prices rise
As diesel and gas prices soar, Americans across the country have had to make tough decisions as they continue to cope with a rise in the cost of living.
Global
'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic Manchester derby VAR mistake
The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?
Global
'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.
Technology
'Science fiction': Transport companies — the backbone of economy — are sounding alarm on fuel prices
Prices for diesel, the fuel type used to power trucks and trains, came in at an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.
California
'Sinners' star Wunmi Mosaku confirms she quietly welcomed second child
'Sinners' actor Wunmi Mosaku, who was pregnant during the 2026 awards season, confirmed the birth of her second baby in a British Vogue feature.
News
3 dead after being swept away by floodwaters on the Navajo Nation
Authorities say three people are dead after being swept away by floodwaters that rushed through the Navajo Nation
News
3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus accident
Officials say a news helicopter for NBC and Telemundo 52 crashed in Los Angeles and killed at least three people
Technology
35+ Best Cocktail Dresses for Weddings and Beyond
Shop the best cocktail dresses to be the best dressed at any event or wedding (second to the bride, of course).
Markets
5% Treasury yields mean America’s debt bill just got a lot bigger
Treasury yields haven’t been this high in years — and the fiscal math gets uglier the longer they stay there.
Culture
8 Cabins to Rent for a Cozy Fall Weekend Getaway
From Vermont to Maine, we pulled eight cabins to rent for your next autumn trip. Between modernist structures and classically rustic cottages, this list has something for every traveler.
Culture
9 Adorable Photos of a (Very) Young Michael B. Jordan
In celebration of Jordan’s October 2026 Vogue cover, we revisit some of his very earliest years onscreen, when he was still a leading man in the making.
Technology
A New Digital Platform, Documenting the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and Its Masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue, Has Launched
Preserving Assisi allows users to virtually explore the sacred space, while establishing a detailed record that will be used to support research and conservation.
Global
A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro in compensation for an armed robbery she experienced in 2016
Technology
A brief history of AI executives calling for regulation
Over the past few days, a lot of people who stand to make a lot of money from AI all publicly agreed that it's time to make everyone slow down before we lose control - including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and X […] Over the past few days, a lot of people who stand to make a lot of money from AI all publicly agreed that it's time to make everyone slow down before we lose control - including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and X CEO Elon Musk. When people who profit from something declare that it's dangerous and needs to be regulated, there's always reason to be skeptical . But whatever their reason, this is far from the first time AI thought leaders have sounded the alarm. Charles Darwin's theory of e
Culture
A childhood rite moves indoors as kindergartners learn to ride bikes in school gyms
Learning to ride a bike, a classic childhood milestone, is now happening in school gyms and playgrounds
Science
A childhood rite moves indoors as kindergartners learn to ride bikes in school gyms
Learning to ride a bike, a classic childhood milestone, is now happening in school gyms and playgrounds
Culture
A naked performance artist in the garden with her mum: Rona Bar and Ofek Avshalom’s best photograph
‘Lois and her mother Carey are artists and their house is full of art, which seems to spill out of them. The way they express their Judaism was something we hadn’t encountered before’ This photograph is of Lois and Carey, who we found while looking for subjects for our project Proof of Existence . That series involved transforming models into surreal or exaggerated characters based on aspects of themselves, then photographing them in everyday settings. We got in contact with Lois after seeing her work on Instagram. When we went to her house and met her mother, Carey, we became very intrigued by the two of them, by their relationship and by the house itself. The intention of that initial photo was to show how they express their Jewish identity in a non-traditional way. Lois and Carey are artists and their house is full of art. It was amazing to see how the things they’re interested in see
Technology
AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder
Leading voices in AI, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, agree that AI development needs to slow down
Technology
AOC Says Robert Kraft Lined Up Stadiums to Censor Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Comments
Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following a pressure campaign over his speech in support of Palestinians
Markets
AXA CEO Urges Next French President to Tackle Debt With Reforms
AXA SA Chief Executive Officer Thomas Buberl called on France’s next president to address the country’s debt mountain with structural reforms and rejected a far-left plan to cancel bonds as “dangerous.” The euro area’s second-biggest economy is under intense scrutiny, …
Technology
Adam Fan Releases Debut English-Language Album ‘Skyfall’
Chinese superstar Adam Fan, also known as Fan Chengcheng, has released his debut full-length English-language album “Skyfall,” expanding his music to international audiences. The release arrived alongside the music video for focus track “Make It Make Sense.” “Skyfall” is produced by international music production company Hits Rhythm and A WW Productions, with an outside-China distribution […]
Technology
Aesop Rock and Blockhead Reveal Next Joint Album
Trouble Mountain was inspired by the rapper’s childhood trips to the Poconos
Technology
Afghan man sentenced to 20-year prison term in case tied to suicide bombing at Kabul airport
An Islamic State group members has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport five years ago
Technology
Ag Tech Company to Pay $65K to Settle Discrimination Charges
Lely North America, Inc., an international agricultural technology company headquartered in Pella, Iowa, agreed to resolve a discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. The EEOC’s charge investigation found that Lely violated …
Technology
Aitor Throup Details London Exhibition, 20-year Quest for New Luxury
His "Ultra Veil" show will open in October at the Ambika P3 with more than 100 sculptural prototypes and drawings, laying the conceptual groundwork for his ready-to-wear rollout next year.
Technology
Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this year
Twenty-five years after 9/11, figures compiled by conflict monitor underline how Sahel region has become centre of Islamist terror Islamist extremist violence in Africa’s Sahel region is set to reach historic highs after a series of sweeping offensives by groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, according to new figures compiled by the conflict monitor Acled . As the US marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks launched by al-Qaida against targets in Washington and New York, the statistics underline the continued expansion of the veteran organisation in parts of Africa – in stark contrast with its relative weakness elsewhere. Continue reading...
Global
All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Culture
Alo’s Handbag Collection Enters Its Second Chapter
A comprehensive guide to the handbag line from lifestyle brand Alo, a debut collection of luxury handbags, handcrafted in beautiful leather.
Technology
Alzheimer’s damage may begin outside the brain
Removing a type of immune cell from lymph nodes in mice reduced brain inflammation and cell damage in a model of Alzheimer’s-like disease.
Technology
Amanda Seyfried Splits From Thomas Sadoski After Nearly 10 Years of Marriage
The pair, who are both actors, share two children.
California
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are divorcing after 9 years of marriage
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are calling it quits nearly a decade after they said 'I do' in a private countryside ceremony.
Technology
Amazon Music Strikes New Podcast Partnerships In Expanded Video Push (Exclusive)
The platform will be adding more video podcasts as the industry makes more moves into the space.
Culture
Amazon increases minimum starting hourly wage for full-time core operations employees
Online behemoth Amazon said it’s increasing the minimum starting hourly wage for its U.S. full-time core operations employees to $20 ahead of the holiday shopping season
Technology
Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets Amazon’s doorbell camera maker Ring is to launch its Neighbours community app in the UK in an attempt to supplant neighbourhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups. The service is intended as a modern equivalent of a community message board, where neighbours can post about safety, community matters or lost pets. Continue reading...
Technology
Amazon’s AWS Facilities in Bahrain, UAE Still Not Restored From Iran War Damage
Amazon Web Services cannot restore access to its cloud-computing facility in Bahrain and one of three data–hosting zones in the United Arab Emirates following damage during the Iran war, according to a status update seen by Reuters on Tuesday. Amazon’s …
Culture
An Exclusive Interview With New York Fashion Week’s Favorite Front Row Fixture, Ellie the Elephant
Talking to the New York Liberty mascot as she made the rounds to shows like Luar, Sergio Hudson, and Miss Claire Sullivan
Technology
Anthropic CEO renews call for AI slowdown as Nvidia’s urges acceleration
At San Francisco conference, OpenAI chief Sam Altman calls for more rigorous security measures Anthropic’s CEO took the stage at a conference in San Francisco on Tuesday to reiterate his call for a slowdown of AI development, while Nvidia’s CEO argued against such deceleration. Dario Amodei used an automotive analogy to make his point: when a competing car company has a safety incident like brake failures, it is a moment for all car companies to stop and review their own practices, he said at Salesforce’s Dreamforce convention on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Technology
Anthropic lands deal in $31bn datacentre in western Queensland, David Crisafulli says
Premier describes deal as ‘major win’ that will deliver more jobs for the state and put more energy into its grid Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthropic, the AI company behind the large language model Claude , has done a deal to lease the site of its first Australian datacentre in western Queensland. The $31.9bn datacentre will be the largest of its kind in Australia, according to planning documents. Continue reading...
Technology
Apple might make servers again to cash in on the AI rush
According to The Information, Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with Nvidia to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since. But the growing demand for compute power as the AI industry continues to […] According to The Information , Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with Nvidia to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since. But the growing demand for compute power as the AI industry continues to expand has apparently led the company to believe there is an opening for its powerful but efficient ARM-based M processors. Its Mac Mini and Mac Studio have proven popular with AI developers , which has led to shortages. The server product, whether it's c
Technology
Are AI and Automation the Key to Onshoring?
There are factors at play keeping fashion brands from bringing back—or even redirecting a portion—of their sourcing to the United States.
Markets
As Fed rolls out its first interest-rate hike in 3 years, market braces for more increases
The Fed’s policy-making committee was unanimous in its decision to hike, but forward guidance was split.
Culture
BCBGMaxAzria Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
BCBGMaxAzria Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
BOJ expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to fresh three-decade high: CNBC survey
The BOJ is expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to a fresh three-decade high, a CNBC survey shows.
Culture
Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean Drops Lusty ‘Into Your Heart’ Solo Single From Upcoming ‘Sex, Love & Music’ LP
The upcoming album is the follow-up to McLean's January debut solo album, My Name is Alexander James .
Culture
Battle of Chile director Patricio Guzmán dies aged 85
Passionate documentary maker won international acclaim for unsparing but poetic films exploring the impact of the Pinochet regime in Chile Patricio Guzmán, the film-maker who chronicled Chile’s bloody 1970s political strife and its subsequent social and political turmoil in films such as The Battle of Chile and Nostalgia for the Light, has died aged 85. According to Chilean news outlet Emol , Guzmán died on Tuesday in Paris after a cardiorespiratory arrest. Guzmán’s chief preoccupation throughout his career was the carnage unleashed by Augusto Pinochet’s coup in 1973 against Salvador Allende, Chile’s elected president. He later told the Guardian : “I’m a film-maker who was very marked by the ways of the dictator. It has remained with me for ever. I cannot leave it behind.” However, he resisted the idea that he was an activist, political film-maker, adding: “I’m not a sociologist. Neither
Technology
Bell Media Chief Sean Cohan on Risky ‘Heated Rivalry’ Bet Paying Off: “You Got to Take Shots”
The American-transplant to Canada talked about getting the Canadian media company onto the global stage at the Access Canada Summit, powered by The Hollywood Reporter.
Culture
Bella Hadid Packed Her Best Vintage for a New York Fashion Week Return
After nearly two years away from NYFW, Bella Hadid returned to Manhattan with a suitcase full of archival Prada, Valentino, and Ralph Lauren.
Culture
Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for September 19th, 2026 | Billboard Latin
Karol G continues to stay on top of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 chart with “Bby Wow.” Bad Bunny and Karol G continue to be dominate forces on the chart. Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated September 19th. Lenin Ramirez crashes into the top 10 with “Polvo […]
Technology
Bingo, Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it?
Tickle Me Elmo, Bingo and the playground slide are among the finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame this year
Global
Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.
News
Body of last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later
Authorities have located the remains of the final missing Tennessee victim of Hurricane Helene
California
Bolstered by New Laws, Lawsuits in Los Angeles Renew Bids for Restitution of Nazi-Looted Art
Monday’s lawsuits are the first such cases filed in California that could benefit from new legislation designed to help recover Nazi-looted art.
Global
Bonnie Greer, writer and cultural commentator, dies aged 77
The British-American novelist and playwright who regularly appeared on panel shows will be remembered for her ‘warmth, humour and generosity’, says her husband The British-American novelist, playwright and commentator Bonnie Greer has died aged 77. In a statement, her husband David Hutchins said that she died on Tuesday evening following a brief illness. Continue reading...
Technology
Brass band trumpets 14th win as Britain's best
Foden's Band, known as one of the world's best brass bands, adds another title to its collection.
Culture
Brian Homer obituary
My friend Brian Homer, who has died aged 80, was a photographer, designer and entrepreneur with enduring influence in his home city of Birmingham. In the late 1970s, along with the photographers John Reardon and Derek Bishton, he founded the well-regarded photography magazine Ten.8 , the subject of an exhibition at New Art Gallery Walsall that ran until earlier this month. Continue reading...
Technology
British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD
Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".
Technology
British-American author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.
Culture
Budapest’s House of Terror Museum Temporarily Shuttered, Pending Review of Controversial Political Exhibitions
The museum opened in 2002 during former prime minister Viktor Orbán's first term.
Global
Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
Technology
CMA to Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton With Live Two-Hour Special on ABC
The Queen of Country music died last month after a brief battle with cancer.
California
CMA will honor Dolly Parton with a two-hour live TV tribute
On Wednesday, the Country Music Assn. announced that it would produce a two-hour live special honoring Dolly Parton, who died last month at the age of 80.
California
California voters deeply frustrated by length of November ballot, state and nation's direction
Californians are deeply frustrated with the length of the November ballot, which includes 14 propositions, and gloomy about the direction of the state and the nation, according to a new Public Policy Institute of California poll.
California
California’s high cost of living places state near — but not at — the top in poverty rates
California no longer leads the nation in cost-adjusted poverty; it's No. 2. Rivals will likely weaponize that status anyway should Gov. Gavin Newsom run for president.
Culture
Calvin Harris Sets First-Ever Headline Tour of Australia
The superstar Scottish DJ and producer will go coast-to-coast for a four-city trek in February 2027, his first in these parts as the main man.
Culture
Can Snap’s Evan Spiegel Sell You a Computer for Your Face?
Smart glasses have gotten more stylish and covert, but Snap’s Specs are an exception. CEO Spiegel thinks that’s their competitive advantage.
Culture
Can an Arnault Help Revive Nike?
Alexandre Arnault, an LVMH heir with experience at Moët, Tiffany and Rimowa, has been appointed to Nike’s board as the brand struggles to find its footing on a path forward.
Technology
Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifies
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.
Global
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.
Technology
Cate Blanchett to Attend Tokyo Festival for Japan Premiere of Displacement Film Fund Shorts
Cate Blanchett will travel to Tokyo for the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, where five short films backed by the Displacement Film Fund will receive their Japan premieres. Blanchett co-founded the Displacement Film Fund, which supports displaced filmmakers and those with a demonstrated history of telling authentic stories rooted in the experiences […]
Culture
Charli xcx Music, Fashion, Film tour review – an electrifying and deafening pop evolution
Barclays Center, Brooklyn The tireless star brings her latest, somewhat over-explained album to the stage for a dazzling and euphoric show For more than a year now, I have often returned, when seeking a bar for which to measure true pop transcendence, to the memory of Charli xcx taking the Other Stage at Glastonbury: the unofficial headliner, a year out from her culture-shifting opus Brat, commanded a dizzying 60,000 people with an imperious “don’t fucking play with me” and the stunning brute force of a performer at peak power. It was surreal, as a longtime fan, to witness an artist who was as recently as 2022 playing to cult followings in 2,000-cap venues convert thousands more in real time, to see years of hard-earned pop instincts and artistry collide with the zeitgeist in a career-defining, you-had-to-be-there achievement . But life goes on, of course, and Charli, like the rest of us
Technology
Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his shooting
The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.
Technology
Charlie Kirk's family signals intent to sue, alleges 'stunning failures'
The family of Charlie Kirk alleges that a "series of stunning failures and reckless decisions" by Utah Valley University led to the conservative activist's assassination.
Technology
Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul Return With New Song “Googoo Gaga”
The duo’s first song since 2022 is about new motherhood: “feeling drained, the self-sacrifice, the overwhelm, yet embracing all of it”
Technology
Cher’s Son, Elijah Blue Allman, Indicted on Felony Criminal Mischief Charge in New Hampshire
The son of the superstar singer and the late musician Gregg Allman is currently living in a locked psychiatric hospital on the East coast as his mother claims he is "gravely disabled"
Technology
China's AI leaders keep quiet despite U.S. 'publicity' on tech risks
Z.ai, Moonshot, MiniMax, Alibaba and Tencent did not provide any statements when contacted by CNBC about the warnings on AI from Silicon Valley.
Science
Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds
Scientists say global heating was a destabilising factor in collapse of 200,000 sq metre glacier in August Climate breakdown probably weakened the glacier that collapsed causing catastrophic floods and killing over a thousand people in Nepal and Tibet last month, the first scientific study of the disaster has found. Researchers identified unusually warm conditions before the glacier’s collapse , which sent an avalanche of 110m cubic metres (3.885bn cu ft) of snow and ice into the valley below. This triggered flash floods on an almost unprecedented scale, hitting communities downstream without warning. Continue reading...
News
College sports bill clears first major hurdle in the Senate
Legislation to broadly regulate college sports has cleared a first major hurdle in the Senate
Technology
Collina Strada Spring 2027: A ‘Detour’ to Storm King
Hillary Taymour took her grungy Renaissance girls upstate, balancing Collina Strada’s eccentricity with clothes designed around how women actually live.
Science
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.
California
Commentary: By dumping pro-Palestinian Macklemore from his tour, apolitical Ed Sheeran is suddenly political
Apolitical singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is on the defense since Monday when Seattle rapper Macklemore announced that he had been dropped from Sheeran's "Loop" tour.
Technology
Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
Technology
Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war. The estimated bill is $1,700 per household
Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are lifting energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, pushing consumers to draw more heavily on savings.
California
Corrupted morals and greed make Pasadena Playhouse's vivid update of 'The Visit' feel like today
Darko Tresnjak directs Friedrich Dürrenmatt's 'The Visit' at Pasadena Playhouse, starring Tony winner Jefferson Mays and Melinda Page Hamilton.
Culture
Country Music Association To Salute Dolly Parton With Live, 2-Hour TV Special
CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton is set to air on Oct. 21, nearly a month before the CMA Awards.
News
Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise
For months, the Trump administration has ramped up pressure and threats against Cuba. A de facto oil blockade now means hours of blackouts, plus food and water shortages for millions on the island. While President Trump has threatened a takeover, Cuban officials say they're still willing to talk. Amna Nawaz discussed the tensions with Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba's deputy foreign minister.
Technology
Curiosity Postcard Celebrates Rover’s 5,000th Day on Mars
Description While parked at a sand ridge nicknamed “Chocolatal,” NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its black-and-white navigation cameras to capture panoramas at two times of day. The first was taken on Aug. 30, 2026, at 9:56 a.m. local Mars time; the second was taken on Sep. 2, 2026, at 5:39 p.m. local Mars time. Those […]
California
Cómo la mujer más poderosa del gobierno de California está dejando su huella en la Legislatura
Si bien la senadora Monique Limón no ha logrado una victoria legislativa contundente en su primer año como presidenta interina, su mayor logro hasta el momento es su popularidad entre sus colegas del Senado. A diferencia de su predecesor, conocido por su tendencia a la microgestión, el enfoque igualitario de Limón, basado en el consenso, ha mantenido a su bancada unida.
Culture
Dario Vitale Appointed Creative Director of Emporio Armani
Vitale, who exited Versace after just one season, becomes the first external designer ever appointed to lead an Armani line.
California
Data brokers have detailed files on you. Here’s what’s in them — and how it impacts you
Data brokers collect thousands of details about your finances, health and habits. See what’s in your profile, who buys it and how companies use it.
Global
Datacenter rush will create ‘tsunami’ of discarded electronics, report says
Global push will triple toxic e-waste annually in 25 years, filling enough shipping containers to circle globe six times The ongoing campaign to build thousands of massive datacenters for AI will create a “tsunami” of discarded electronics, putting the world on a course to triple its annual generation of toxic e-waste in the next 25 years, a new report projects. The electronic trash AI generates in the next 25 years could fill enough shipping containers to encircle the globe six times, it said. Yet, says the report by the non-profit environmental group Basel Action Network (BAN), there is no plan to deal with that waste – which typically contains toxics like lead, mercury, cadmium and forever chemicals, as well as valuable metals that are challenging to reclaim. Continue reading...
Culture
David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings review – these unheard 60s tunes are actually pretty flimsy
(Parlophone) On this new compilation of his mid-60s Davie Jones years, Bowie can’t distinguish himself from the era’s other bands – and ends up hedging his bets In 1973, David Bowie released Pin Ups, a loving if slightly over-wrought collection of covers from the mid-60s: the moment when the previous driving forces of British pop, Merseybeat and the blues revival started giving way to something noticeably weirder, noisier and more expansive. In an accompanying promotional interview, he waxed lyrical about his memories of seeing the Pretty Things, the Who, the Creation and the nascent Pink Floyd “with dear old Syd” in impeccable mod lingo (“up the Windmill or the Elephant, get blocked, bust over to Richmond”) but tactfully neglected to mention that he was more than an amphetamine-fuelled fan: he’d wanted to be a participant, and had recorded a handful of mid-60s singles inspired by his id
Technology
David Byrne Challenges the Idea of an Album With Expanded ‘Who Is the Sky?’
Listen to “My Madness,” “T Shirt,” and other songs from new version of album, which precedes the release of Byrne’s Sleeping Beauties book
Technology
Department of Justice Again Wins Substantial Relief Against Google
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division won substantial relief in its monopolization case against Google in advertising technology markets. In United States et al. v. Google LLC , the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered significant behavioral relief, including requiring close integration between Google’s products and products offered by rivals, including the open-source solutions offered by Prebid. The court ordered further relief that will help to pry open these markets to competition.
California
Did Altadena’s unincorporated status play a role in safety lapses during the Eaton fire?
Unincorporated Altadena relied on county agencies during the 2025 fire. Most residents polled said they weren’t warned and never saw a firefighter.
Technology
Dior Unveils a New House in Milan, Its Latest in the World
The new Peter Marino-designed flagship on Via Montenapoleone includes a Monsieur Dior restaurant by Italy’s most decorated Michelin-starred chef, Enrico Bartolini.
Technology
Divisions emerge in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdown
Concerns about artificial intelligence evading human control have intensified in recent days
Technology
Does Stephen Colbert Miss Late Night TV?: ‘Nope!’
Hot off his Emmy win for outstanding variety series, Stephen Colbert went on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday night and revealed if he ever thinks about returning to late night television. “Late night TV. I remember it well. Many fond memories of this,” Colbert said while taking the stage. “Do you ever think about it?” Kimmel […]
Technology
Dolly Parton Tribute Special Set by Country Music Association
Following the death of country music legend Dolly Parton last month, the Country Music Association has set a live, two-hour evening dedicated to honoring the beloved star. The tribute, titled “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton,” will air on Oct. 21 on ABC and Disney+, and be available for […]
Culture
Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide
Dolly Parton’s megawatt smile and big wavy locks are gracing cornfields across the U.S. and in Canada this fall
Technology
Drake Premieres His Not-So-Short Film FOMO
The visual—which he has since taken down—features Drake on a speed boat, Drake working out, and Drake in a Brat tee
Technology
Drake Unveils ‘FOMO’ Video Featuring Ella Langley and Don Toliver Collaborations
The sprawling film also featured an intimate moment between Drake's mom and her best friends
Markets
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member
Technology
EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Balmain Has a New President in the U.S.
Phung Truong was most recently managing director for Marni and Jil Sander in North America.
Technology
Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.
Technology
Ed Sheeran Backlash Explodes as Ms. Rachel, Hannah Einbinder and More Slam Singer After Macklemore Dropped From Tour: ‘Silence During a Genocide Is Not Neutral’
Voices across Hollywood and Washington are speaking out after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour for making pro-Palestine comments on stage. “Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder, one of TV’s most politically outspoken stars, wrote on her Instagram stories on Tuesday, “Ed Sheeran i say this as a ginger. i hope you get a REALLY […]
Global
Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality
By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushing free speech In a statement about Macklemore being dropped from his US stadium tour for making pro-Palestinian comments, Ed Sheeran defended his own publicly apolitical stance: “If we only ever focus on shouting the loudest, nothing will ever change. There are different approaches to being an advocate for change.” Every other musician involved with the tour – support acts Finneas (Billie Eilish’s brother), Danish band Lukas Graham and Irish songwriter Aaron Rowe, plus Sheeran’s Irish backing band, Beoga – has made their approach to advocating for change clear, pulling out of the remaining dates to protest against the censorship of Macklemore and to express support for the Palestinian people
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Ed Sheeran's Loop tour unraveling explained as singer expected to proceed with next show
As Ed Sheeran prepares to continue his Loop tour as scheduled, read on to learn about what led to the controversy surrounding it and the ensuing fallout.
Technology
Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage
Culture
Edgar Barrera Leads 2026 Latin Grammy Nominations: Full List
The Mexican composer/producer leads with 10 nods, followed by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Jorge Drexler, Karol G and Rosalía, with 7 each.
Global
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
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Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say
Some 10 families had reportedly been living in the six-storey building in Gaza City that was hit by an Israeli strike last year.
Technology
Elle Fanning, PinkPantheress and More Front Coach’s Fall 2026 Campaign
WWD has an exclusive first look as the brand teams with Spotify on campaign films, listening experiences and the return of its Tabby Tour.
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Emmy Awards ratings down nearly 10% from last year
Ratings for the Emmy Awards have dropped nearly 10% from last year
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Emmy Awards score 6.7 million viewers, down 10% from last year
Award show ratings continue to slide, as the Emmy Awards drops to its third smallest audience ever.
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English village votes to leave the UK over migrant housing plan
A small English village has voted to leave the U.K. in a symbolic independence referendum
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Essay: Breaking down the Ed Sheeran tour debacle
Once known as music's nice guy, Ed Sheeran has been widely criticized for allowing Macklemore to be fired from his tour after the rapper made comments onstage supporting Palestinians.
Global
European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’
Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offer Europe live – latest updates Canada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the EU by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. In an unprecedented offer, von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU and Canada “see the world with the same eyes” through shared democratic values and common approaches to many big issues, from AI to climate breakdown, the Ukraine war and geopolitics. Continue reading...
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Every rapid-fire thought Image editors had during New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week's spring/summer 2027 season was, to say the very least, eventful. Here's everything we saw, everywhere we went and everything we thought throughout the week.
Culture
Everything We Learned From Drake’s ‘FOMO’ Short Film
Drizzy teased a 2027 tour, showcased plenty of visuals and new music, including collabs with Don Toliver, PartyNextDoor and Yeat.
Technology
Ex-BBC presenter questions role of Royal Family in new documentary
John Humphrys, who presented Today and the Nine O'Clock News, heads a new Channel 4 documentary on the topic.
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FBI Confirms Data Was Breached in Cyber Attack on Springfield Schools
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has informed Springfield (Massachusetts) Public Schools that the district’s data has been breached as a result of the recent cyberattack that closed schools last week. The breach appears to include staff and student information. …
Technology
FTC Takes Action to Prevent Anticompetitive Arrangement in Beretta, Ruger Deal
FTC continues crackdown on competitors sharing company directors in violation of Section 8 of the Clayton Act The Federal Trade Commission took action to resolve antitrust concerns arising from a stock purchase agreement between two of the largest firearm manufacturers, Beretta Holding S.A. (Beretta) and Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. (Ruger), by accepting a proposed consent order that prevents anticompetitive entanglements between the two companies. View Press Release
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Family Affair: Tessa Tran Revives Chan Luu, Mixing California Ease With a Touch of Sensuality
Tessa Tran revives Chan Luu, mixing California ease with a touch of sensuality.
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Father of Late Artist Lucien Smith Asks Public to Share Memories of Estranged Son, Chinese Artist Liang Shaoji Dies, and More: Morning Links for September 16, 2026
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Technology
Fed rate hike fails to calm troubled markets as Dow falls 600 points. Expect more sharp swings in stocks and bonds.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has sent investors a message: When it comes to tamping down inflation, he means business.
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Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
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Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023
Trump criticized the moving, calling on the Fed to "LOWER THE INTEREST RATES."
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Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it
Fencing went up Wednesday around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. A Democratic congresswoman who is a trustee quickly sought an emergency court hearing to prevent what she called the "unlawful closing."
Technology
Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen on Pamela Anderson’s Pickles, Julianne Moore’s Honey and the Dolly Parton Coffee That ‘Got Away’
Richard Christiansen was working in the offices at Flamingo Estate, his farm and lifestyle brand in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, when Pamela Anderson’s son, Brandon Lee, called him to ask if he’d be interested in collaborating with his mother. “He said, ‘Would you like to do something with my mom? She’s a […]
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Flyers are happier with U.S. airports, despite near record travel levels, J.D. Power report shows
Travelers gave higher ratings in part because of the newer gates and terminals many airports have opened in recent years, according to the study.
Global
Former Muslim rebels lead results in first election held in southern Philippine region
Candidates from two rival parties linked to a former rebel group have led the first elections in a predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines
Technology
Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray Named Chairman of Hugo Boss Supervisory Board
Sinan Piskin, deputy chairman of the supervisory board of Hugo Boss, described Murray, Mike Ashley's son-in-law, as "an excellent successor for this position."
Technology
From the Archive: Bob Mackie, Scene-Stealer
Bob Mackie's legendary beaded designs made Hollywood rising stars shine brighter, securing his place in fashion.
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Gates Foundation commits $1 billion to improving global AI access
Amid calls for slowing down AI development, new funding from Bill Gates' philanthropic organization will support education, healthcare, agriculture and language gaps.
Technology
Generac’s stock soars more than 30% after Amazon deal cements company’s status as an AI power player
First deliveries of Generac’s backup power generators are worth $2.4 billion.
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Gold mine collapse has killed at least 67 people in a remote area in Sudan
A gold mine collapse in Sudan has killed at least 67 people
Technology
Google is playing a different AI game than everyone else, and Wall Street may be missing the point
Investors have been fixated on the relative performance of Alphabet’s AI models when they should instead be cheering the company’s cloud potential, an analyst says.
Technology
Google will now let any AI agent run your smart home
Google is opening up its smart home to AI agents, letting tools like Claude and Open Claw access and control your connected devices and analyze your home's data using the standardized Model Context Protocol. Google Home MCP is a new integration that lets third-party AI agents control and monitor your smart home and act on […] Google is inviting third-party agents, including Claude and Open Claw, into Google Home. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Google is opening up its smart home to AI agents, letting tools like Claude and Open Claw access and control your connected devices and analyze your home's data using the standardized Model Context Protocol . Google Home MCP is a new integration that lets third-party AI agents control and monitor your smart home and act on your behalf. It "allows any AI agents that support MCP, including Google Antigravity, Claude, Hermes or O
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Governor Newsom cuts red tape to accelerate new zero-emissions ferry project in San Francisco Bay
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Governor Newsom signs new law to protect workers, require disclosures on AI-generated advertising
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Governor Newsom visits Jay Leno’s Garage to sign legislation celebrating and preserving California’s classic car and lowrider heritage
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Technology
Grab aims for 'next level' in financial services with purchase of buy-now pay-later platform Atome
Grab is betting $1.49 billion on Atome Financial as it looks to expand its consumer lending business in Southeast Asia.
Technology
Guess’ European Fulfillment Operation Gets a Robotic Upgrade
GXO is deploying 127 Exotec Skypod robots at the fashion retailer's Netherlands distribution center to reduce manual picking and support e-commerce growth across the region.
Global
Hague court to deliver verdict in war crimes trial of Kosovo’s former President Thaci
A European Union-backed court has convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia
Markets
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
Technology
Here are five key takeaways from Wednesday's Fed rate hike
The Fed on Wednesday delivered a much-expected interest rate hike.
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Here’s a sneaky way to play the Fed’s rate increase
But watch out for the pitfalls.
California
Hiltzik: An 'independent' study takes Paramount's side in its merger battle. But Paramount paid for it
A 'leaked' study paints a grim picture for L.A. if Paramount fails to merge with Warner Bros. Here's why you shouldn't trust it.
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Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos, a budget SUV Edmunds comparison
The 2027 Honda HR-V and 2027 Kia Seltos are two small SUVs that are easy to live with, offer enough room for everyday duties, keep fuel costs in check, and are versatile enough to be useful for a range of needs
Technology
House of Representatives Holds Billionaire Collector Leon Black in Contempt Regarding Epstein Subpoenas
As a collector, Black is known to spend millions on art, dropping eight or nine figures for a single work.
Technology
House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham, sends to Trump
The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.
Technology
House speaker calls early recess before midterms amid AI regulation frenzy
Mike Johnson cancels votes on Thursday, meaning House members will avoid voting on impeaching Pete Hegseth The Republican speaker of the House, Mike Johnson , announced on Wednesday that he would again cancel votes scheduled for Thursday, sending lawmakers home one day early ahead of the midterm election recess. The latest change to the legislative schedule means House members will avoid voting on Republican Thomas Massie’s resolution to impeach the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth , and comes amid a frenzied attempt to propose legislation on artificial intelligence . Continue reading...
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House votes for a third time to end Iran war in symbolic move as conflict drags on – US politics live
The action is likely the last House vote on issue ahead of the midterm elections Sign up for the US Breaking News email Reporting from Johannesburg The US has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as Donald Trump’s administration continues to claim that South Africa’s government racially discriminates against white minority Afrikaners. Continue reading...
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House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas refusal
Billionaire has refused to comply with subpoenas from House oversight committee as part of Epstein inquiry US politics live – latest updates The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress over his refusal to comply with subpoenas issued to him by the House oversight committee as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The action came a day after the committee voted unanimously to recommend that the House hold Black in contempt. Wednesday’s House vote passed under unanimous consent, meaning there was not a formal roll call, but no member objected to the contempt resolution . Continue reading...
Technology
Houthi official says Saudi airstrikes leave 3 dead, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is reaching out to Egypt for support against Yemen’s Houthi rebels who have disrupted key avenues of commerce, contributing to a spike in the global cost of oil
Culture
How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
Global
How hospitals, clinics in Pennsylvania are responding to the measles outbreak
Doctors working in measles-hit areas of Pennsylvania discuss with ABC News how they are responding as the state battles an outbreak.
Technology
How nearly 7 months of war have changed daily life in Iran
For the third time, the House of Representatives voted to end the war with Iran. That war powers resolution would stop President Trump from continuing military action against Iran without congressional approval, but it still needs to pass the Senate. The push comes more than six months into a conflict Trump said would last weeks. Amna Nawaz discussed more with special correspondent Reza Sayah.
Markets
How rising bond yields impact American consumers
The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains why some could see increased interest rates for mortgages and business loans.
California
How the most powerful woman in California government is making her mark on the Legislature
While Sen. Monique Limón doesn’t have a blockbuster legislative victory to show for her first year as pro tem, her biggest win so far is her popularity with Senate colleagues. Unlike her predecessor, who was known as a micromanager, Limón’s egalitarian, “govern by consensus” approach has kept her caucus in lockstep.
Culture
How ‘Chévere’: ARIA VEGA ‘Couldn’t Be Happier’ as She Earns First Billboard No. 1 With Ryan Castro Collab
The song leads Latin Airplay & Latin Rhythm Airplay charts.
Technology
Hyperscaler debt signals warning sign, Apollo cautions
Credit default swaps for companies building data centers are getting pricier, and it's not because banks are hedging more of their bets.
Technology
I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses
My favorite part of wearing the Specs, Snap's new augmented reality glasses, was playing dominoes. Sitting across the table from a Snap employee wearing the same pair of chunky glasses, I could select a virtual domino with a pinch and then move my hand to drop it in place, watching the tile snap down in […] My favorite part of wearing the Specs, Snap's new augmented reality glasses, was playing dominoes. Sitting across the table from a Snap employee wearing the same pair of chunky glasses, I could select a virtual domino with a pinch and then move my hand to drop it in place, watching the tile snap down in front of us on a real table. It was unlike anything I've tried in other VR headsets or smart glasses - the ability to sit with another person and have a shared digital experience. Snap really believes in AR glasses. The company has spent more than half a decade developing the tec
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ISIS-K Terrorist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Role in Abbey Gate and Other Terror Attacks
Afghan national Mohammad Sharifullah, a member of the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for his participation in a nearly 10 year conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Culture
Iconic Bob Mackie Fashions Worn by Musicians, From Cher & Elton John to Beyoncé & Sabrina Carpenter: Photos
From red carpets to stages, many musicians have shined in the work of the late designer.
Culture
In black and white: the 2026 Mono photography awards – in pictures
The Mono awards celebrate the best black and white images chosen from more than 3,000 entries from Australia, New Zealand and around the world. This year’s category winners are Carly Goldsmith in people, Andy Zakeli in places and Brooke Pyke in animals Hello yellow: canola crops shine on in NSW – in pictures Continue reading...
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In reversal, California regulator says unmarried drivers should not pay more for auto insurance
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, in a reversal, will no longer allow auto insurers to consider marital status in setting premiums, a policy that has resulted in unmarried drivers paying more.
Technology
In-I in Motion review – Juliette Binoche pulls back the curtain on dance duet with Akram Khan
The actor makes her directing debut with a raw, fascinating film about her 2008 collaboration with the British dancer In the way that wedding rehearsals can be more emotional than the big day – all the untidy feelings that will be tucked away for the cameras still on show – this documentary from Juliette Binoche feels raw and unguarded. It goes behind the scenes of Binoche’s collaboration with British dancer Akram Khan; their dance-theatre piece, a love story entitled In-I, premiered in London to mixed reviews in 2008 . Now, all these years later, Binoche makes her directing debut with a film that is essentially a study of their artistic process. And it’s unexpectedly fascinating, watching two world-famous performers pushing themselves outside their comfort zones, exposed and vulnerable – particularly Binoche, who had never danced professionally before. In-I in Motion is a film of two ha
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Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau
Anak Krakatau erupts ash and volcanic gases in this Sept. 5, 2026, image acquired with the OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8. Eruptions are a regular occurrence at Anak Krakatau, a small volcano between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. Much of its activity remains relatively mild, but it occasionally puts on more […]
Technology
Inside South Korea’s university programs offering a direct route to Samsung and SK Hynix
Companies are helping universities develop courses, provide financial support and create pathways through which qualifying students can join them.
Culture
Inside TIFF’s 2026 Road to the Golden Globes Party
Andrew Scott, Léa Seydoux, Colman Domingo, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Gemma Chan, and more gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto for TIFF’s star-studded Road to the Golden Globes party.
Technology
Intel, SK Hynix shares jump on report they're discussing U.S. memory chip manufacturing
The deal could be a big win for Intel which has been looking to gain marquee customers for its manufacturing, or foundry, business.
Markets
Intel’s stock rises as investors hope memory chips can mark the next step in its turnaround
A report says Intel is in early talks with SK Hynix, which is considering some sort of partnership that would enable it to make memory chips in the U.S.
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Interest rate hike a 'reassuring' sign Fed is acting independently, economist says
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a point, the first hike in three years. It comes as the war in Iran continues to put pressure on prices and is the first major move by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to combat elevated inflation. Geoff Bennett discussed more with economist Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives.
Markets
Iran War Cost Hits $38 Billion, Forecast to Rise $3 Billion a Month, CBO Says
The six-month-old U.S. war against Iran has cost $38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise by $3 billion a month, Congress’ nonpartisan bookkeeper reported on Tuesday, as the Trump administration searches for ways to end the …
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Iran war has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion so far, budget office says
The estimates come largely from replacing munitions and equipment lost in battle, the CBO said, and do not include costs related to U.S. military personnel killed or injured in the conflict or longer term effects.
Culture
It-Girls and Sex Positivity: How R&M Leathers Broke the Fashion Crowd
With a Pornhub-funded debut during London Fashion Week, R&M Leathers is looking to scale its business. But does sex still sell?
Culture
It’s Time! The Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2026 Have Started Hitting Shelves
The best beauty Advent calendars from Charlotte Tilbury, Liberty London, and more don’t just count down the days, they offer daily skincare, makeup and perfume treasures.
Technology
J.B. Hunt stock plunges 10% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall
Shares of J.B. Hunt plunged more than 10% Wednesday after the company warned of an earnings drop between 5% and 10%.
Technology
Jalen Brunson Gets Into the Brand Management Business With New Family Venture
Thirty Third Management will work with athletes, entrepreneurs and executives, including Brunson's own off-court business.
Technology
James Cameron’s Lightstorm Acquires 3D Tech Production Company Outsyders (Exclusive)
Outsyders worked with Cameron for 3D work on Paramount’s 'Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour,' and on films like 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Blue Angels.'
Global
Japan to charge rescue fee on Mount Fuji during off season
The fee is among a series of measures Yamanashi prefecture is introducing to deter reckless climbers.
Technology
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: pair a little skirt with a chunky jumper for the perfect balancing act
Let your legs enjoy the last of the summer’s breeze while a thick top or jacket keeps away the autumn chill This is the most enjoyable time of the year to get dressed because clothes can just be clothes. They don’t have to function as a personal air-conditioning and sweat-disguising system, as they did for the summer, nor do they need to double as a portable central heating unit yet. Your outfit does not need to “take you from day to night” until party season starts, and it doesn’t have to jigsaw itself into a hand-luggage-sized capsule wardrobe until next summer. There is little in the way of functional heavy lifting, so you get to just wear nice clothes. And this benign early part of autumn is more fun to dress for than the equivalent weather in spring, because we still have a bit of summer swagger. The summer habit of wearing shorts and halter tops and even swimwear has gotten us
Technology
Jessica Chastain to Star in New Netflix Drama Series ‘The Retrievals’
Jessica Chastain has joined Netflix’s “The Retrievals,” a new drama series from the streamer. The Oscar-winning actor will star as Kaitlyn Langford, a former art historian who has “spent the last decade stuck in an endless cycle of failed fertility treatments,” per Netflix. “When she learns she’s also a victim of criminal drug diversion at […]
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Jessica Richman and Zachary Apte
Jessica Richman and Zachary Apte
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John Abraham Starts Shooting Ribhu Dasgupta’s Psychological Thriller ‘Guru’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Principal photography has commenced on “Guru,” a Bollywood psychological thriller starring John Abraham and directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. The film also stars Danish Pandor, Arif Zakaria and Kitu Gidwani. Dasgupta is known for his work in the thriller genre. His credits include the Netflix series “Bard of Blood,” as well as “Girl on the Train” […]
Global
Journalist and pilot among three killed after news helicopter crashes in LA
The NBCLA news helicopter was flying near the scene of a fatal bus crash.
California
Judge Judy explains why she's retiring after 30 years in a TV courtroom: 'It's time'
On 'Good Morning America,' Judge Judy Sheindlin discussed why she is 'retiring from in front of the camera TV bench' after 30 years.
California
Judy Collins on the art of the farewell
The 87-year-old singer and songwriter looks back on her long career amid a farewell tour that will bring her to Santa Barbara this month.
Technology
Jung Kook Hits the Dance Floor for New Calvin Klein Campaign: ‘There’s Something About the Fit & Attitude’
The BTS member returns for the fashion brand's third "Feel the Fit" installment and Billboard has an exclusive behind-the-scenes video.
Bay Area
Justice Department Sues San Jose for Unconstitutional $1600 Firearm Permit Fee
Today, the Justice Department filed suit against the City of San Jose, California, and the San Jose Police Department for charging private individuals unreasonable fees to exercise their Second Amendment right to lawfully carry a firearm. At nearly $1,600 per license, the City’s application fee to carry a firearm is the highest in the nation. Indeed, San Jose’s fee towers over those imposed by the country’s biggest cities. New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Chicago all charge a small fraction of San Jose’s fee. The Supreme Court has held that “exorbitant fees” such as San Jose’s violate the Second Amendment because they deny ordinary citizens their right to carry firearms for self-defense.
Technology
Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía, Drexler nab most Latin Grammy nominations
A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Jorge Drexler as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday
California
Kelly Osbourne on cutting ties with her older sister, Aimee: 'She was embarrassed of us'
Kelly Osbourne didn't hold back when discussing the fractured relationship she has with her big sister, Aimee Osbourne, telling 'We Need To Talk' podcast that the two will never reconcile.
Culture
Kennedy Center to Close For ‘Emergency’ Renovations After Judge Rejects Latest Attempt to Add Trump Name to Venue
The President said that if an appeals court doesn't allow his name to be affixed to the building again he would block what he has called vital renovation work.
Technology
Kevin Morby Drops New Song “PBJ” and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Flavor
Joining him on the single are Justin Vernon, Aaron Dessner, and Andrew Barr
California
Keystone Enters California With Acquisition of Infinity
Keystone acquired Infinity Assurance Group in Orange County, California. The deal marks Keystone’s first platform partner in California. IAG will continue to operate under its current leadership, with John Kookootsedes, founder and chairman, and Eric Doll, CEO, continuing at the …
Culture
Kim Kardashian Is All In on Breaking This Famous Fashion Rule
No matter if she’s in a naked dress or wearing white after Labor Day, Kim Kardashian is always pushing the fashion envelope.
California
Kim Kardashian is awarded 1 euro by a Paris court nearly 10 years after she was robbed of jewels
The symbolic payout leaves Kim Kardashian $1.15 richer and closes the chapter on the 2016 armed robbery.
Technology
Korean Director Na Hong-jin on the Meaning Behind ‘Hope’ and His Sequel Plans: “Don’t Be Surprised If He Crosses Over to the North”
The auteur discusses the unlikely real-life inspiration behind his cosmic action tragedy, the film’s divisive reception and why he may return to bloodier territory before shooting part two: “I can feel the darkness calling to me.”
Global
Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.
Technology
Latin Grammy Nominations 2026: Karol G, Rosalia, Jorge Drexler, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Lead with 7
Perennial hitmaker Edgar Barrera was the top nominee overall when including producers and songwriters, earning 10 nominations.
Technology
Laufey Signs With Interscope Records/ Verve Records (EXCLUSIVE)
Two-time Grammy-winner Laufey has signed with Universal Music Group’s Interscope Records and Verve Records in an arrangement that reflects the fast-rising singer-songwriter’s combination of pop and jazz music. The move follows her six years as an independent artist, during which she’s amassed more than 7 billion combined global streams across three studio albums; been named […]
Global
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.
California
Lena Dunham announces she has welcomed her first child via surrogate
The 40-year-old writer-actor has been open about her fertility struggles, most recently in her 2026 memoir 'Famesick," in which she explained her journey with severe endometriosis, her decision to undergo a hysterectomy and failed IVF cycle.
Global
Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
Culture
Liability for Unregistered Foreign Agents
The Department of Justice would like to remind the public of federal laws that require individuals to register as foreign agents when they act in the United States at the direction or control of a foreign government or foreign principal, and that they will face civil and criminal liability if they fail to do so.
Culture
Liang Shaoji, Chinese Artist Who ‘Collaborated’ with Silkworms, Has Died at 81
Liang used his own silk farming methods to direct silkworms onto objects they would inhabit and cover with soft sculptural formations.
Markets
Like Costco, Walmart will sell Medicare Advantage plans
Walmart will sell Medicare Advantage plans as part of a new partnership with a nonprofit health insurer.
Technology
Listen to Dexter in the Newsagent’s New Song “Fantasy”
The British singer-songwriter and producer’s first single of 2026
Technology
Living abroad doesn't end your U.S. tax obligations. What young expats need to know
Americans living overseas may still face U.S. tax-filing and foreign-account reporting rules — even when they ultimately owe no U.S. income tax.
California
Los intermediarios de datos tienen archivos detallados sobre ti. Esto es lo que contienen y cómo te afecta
Las empresas de intermediación de datos recopilan miles de detalles sobre tus finanzas, salud y hábitos. Descubre qué información contiene tu perfil, quién la compra y cómo la utilizan las empresas.
Global
Lucy Letby: Families' solicitor blames hospital bosses for police delay
The Thirlwall Inquiry found repeated failures by hospital leaders to act on concerns.
Culture
LuxExperience Returns Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter to Growth
With a focus on top-tier customers, full-price selling and improved engagement, the retail group has now successfully achieved quarterly growth across all segments.
Technology
LuxExperience Turns Profitable for Q4 and Fiscal Year
Strong sales at Mytheresa and reengineering operations at Net-a-porter, Mr Porter and Yoox put the Munich-based luxury digital retailer on a positive trajectory.
Technology
Macklemore pledges his $1m Ed Sheeran tour salary to Palestine aid
Rapper challenged billionaire stadium owner Robert Kraft to match donation, with Kraft saying he and Sheeran will give $2m to ‘aid in the region’ Macklemore has announced he will donate the $1m salary he was paid as an opening act for Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour to organizations working with Palestinian people and relief in Gaza, after being dropped from the tour following backlash to his onstage comments in support of Palestine . The rapper also challenged Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots and prominent Israel donor who refused to let Macklemore play at his Gillette Stadium outside Boston, to match his donation. Continue reading...
Technology
Macklemore to Donate $1 Million Ed Sheeran Tour Earnings to Palestine Aid, Invites Robert Kraft to Match Him
“Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting,” the rapper wrote on Instagram
Technology
Madonna Is Opening the VMAs for the First Time in 23 Years
The Queen of Pop is the most-nominated artist of the night
Technology
Madonna to Perform at VMAs for First Time in 23 Years
Superstar, who earned the most nominations across 11 categories at this year’s event, will open the show
Global
Magazine that was 132 years overdue returned to US library
Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.
Culture
Markarian Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Markarian Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Massive Attack Call Out Ed Sheeran: ‘No Artist Should Tolerate the Censorship of Another Artist’
Garbage also responded, calling the response to Macklemore being dropped from Sheeran’s tour “a major turning point”
Global
Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.
Technology
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta may be ready to reveal a new pair of smart glasses with no camera at all, amid a PR crisis for the company caused by the video recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses. A new report from The Information claims the camera-free glasses, codenamed Luna, could be revealed as soon as the Meta […] Meta may be ready to reveal a new pair of smart glasses with no camera at all, amid a PR crisis for the company caused by the video recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses . A new report from The Information claims the camera-free glasses, codenamed Luna, could be revealed as soon as the Meta Connect event next week. Instead of a camera, the Luna glasses will reportedly include six microphones that allow users to chat to Meta AI and the new Muse AI agent , along with speakers for audio playback. Stripping the camera out has apparently made it possible to make the g
Technology
Metallica Announce 2027 North American Tour Dates
The metal icons will hit the road following their Sphere residency
Culture
Metropolitan Museum of Art Breaks Ground on $670 M. Tang Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art
The new five-story wing is named for emeritus trustee Oscar L. Tang and his wife H. M. Agnes Hsu-Tang.
Technology
Michael B. Jordan on ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ and How He Doesn’t Think of Himself as a Movie Star | Vogue’s October 2026 Cover Story
See inside Michael B. Jordan’s cover story for Vogue’s October 2026 issue.
Global
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants
Prosecutors sought jail term for chief executive of Evett after insects not approved for consumption were on menu A South Korean court has fined the operator of one of Seoul’s most celebrated restaurants and its chief executive for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for consumption under local food safety law. The operator of Evett, a two-Michelin-star restaurant in the affluent Gangnam district, was fined 10m won (£5,400) and its chief executive 15m won, Newsis reported . Continue reading...
Global
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for using ants as garnish
The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million won (£8,144; $10,965).
Markets
Micron’s stock could climb 70% higher thanks to a factor that’s been largely absent so far
Shares of Micron trade at a stubbornly low valuation but a TD Cowen analyst thinks that could change.
Science
Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins
Exclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots with an increase of antibiotic-resistant genes, study finds Microplastics act like a “Trojan horse” delivering pollutants, pesticides and bacteria through the soil, a five-year multinational research project has found. The EU-funded project, which has so far resulted in 22 peer-reviewed studies , found microplastics in the soil of all 227 agricultural fields it tested across 11 European countries. The researchers said this poses a global threat , with healthy soils essential for life on Earth. Continue reading...
Technology
Mirror publisher to cut 220 editorial jobs as readers turn to AI summaries
Reach, which also owns Express, makes decision because of ‘mammoth shift’ in how audiences seek out content The publisher of the Mirror and Express newspapers is to cut a further 220 editorial jobs as it adapts to a dramatic fall in online traffic while readers increasingly turn to summaries generated by artificial intelligence. Reach, which also owns scores of online brands and regional titles including the Manchester Evening News, the Birmingham Mail and the Liverpool Echo, said the latest cuts were necessary to cope with a “mammoth shift” in how audiences seek out content. Continue reading...
Technology
Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops 19% from a year ago, as interest rates surge abruptly higher
Mortgage rates have surged to the highest level since the start of 2025, causing a major pullback in mortgage demand.
Global
My wife swears by weighted blankets to sleep – and now I understand why
A 10-lb weighted blanket made a short night of sleep feel surprisingly restful – and I have found new uses for it too Five common sleep problems, solved by experts Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things In 2017, my wife, Tracey, and I bought our first weighted blanket. It was filled with thousands of tiny glass beads sewn into quilted pockets to spread gentle pressure across the body without layering comforters. Tracey grew up in eastern Canada, where piling on blankets and comforters was a perfectly reasonable way to make a bed feel cozy. When we lived in Arizona some eight years ago, the weather made all those layers unbearable. For Tracey, the weighted blanket was the solution; she’s slept under it for nearly a decade. She noticed a big improvement in her sleep , and her ease helped mine as well. I understood the appeal conceptually, but
California
Mystery and romance pair up in 'Tommy & Tuppence,' while 'Neagley' builds on 'Reacher's' action
Two new mystery series with literary roots arrive: BritBox's new take on an Agatha Christie detective duo and Prime Video's expansion of the 'Reacher' universe focused on Frances Neagley.
Technology
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman to Join NFL Fans in Baltimore
As part of NASA’s new Inspiration Tour, Reid Wiseman, NASA astronaut and commander of the agency’s Artemis II mission, will highlight America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation at the Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints game in Baltimore on Sunday, Sept. 20. A Baltimore native, Wiseman is a 27-year Navy veteran and NASA […]
Technology
NASA Celebrates Restoration of Guam Station Damaged by Typhoon Mawar
NASA celebrated the full restoration of its Guam Remote Station with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 10, closing out more than three years of recovery after Super Typhoon Mawar devastated the site in 2023. Engineers from across the agency completed the final and most complex step of the rebuild on July 1, when they returned the […]
Technology
NASA Visits Schools Strengthening Florida’s Skilled Workforce
NASA recently awarded $10.5 million to seven organizations nationwide through its new State Hubs initiative. Space Florida was selected for Project ORBIT, which aims to expand opportunities for middle and high school students, boost enrollment in key career and technical programs, and create a statewide portal connecting skilled workers with aerospace employers. Elaine Ho, associate […]
Technology
NASA Watches Earth’s Weight, Finds Center of Mass
Seasonal changes redistribute enough water around Earth to shift the planet’s center of mass back and forth by fractions of an inch relative to its geometric center. NASA scientists are on the case, tracking the oscillations because Earth’s center of mass is a crucial reference point for satellite navigation and elevation measurements. A team, led […]
Technology
NASA’s Moon Orbiter Spots New, ‘Once-in-Century’ Moon Crater
It started as a routine data-quality check. But as Robert Wagner, a scientist with NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), scanned a giant Moon map on his computer screen, an unusually large bright spot circled by a dark halo caught his eye, as it implied that surface material in that area had been shaken up. “I […]
Technology
NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace
NATO says its fighter jets have shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
Global
NBC helicopter crash in LA kills at least three people with others injured
Accident occurred as news crews in Los Angeles were covering a bus crash that had killed at least two people hours earlier A news helicopter crash in a Los Angeles neighborhood has killed at least three people, after it came to the ground and burst into flames near the site of a bus crash that occurred hours earlier. The helicopter crashed near a one-storey commercial building in the neighborhood of Chatsworth in the San Fernando Valley, as news crews were covering the bus crash that left at least two people dead and six others injured, according the Los Angeles Fire Department. Continue reading...
Technology
NBC4 Helicopter Crash in L.A. Leaves at Least 3 Dead, Authorities Say
The news helicopter was covering a nearby deadly bus collision when it crashed and burst into flames.
Culture
New York Fashion Week’s Show-Stopping Season
Unexpected attention was on NYFW, but for the discomfort and discourse, talent — both established and emerging — shone through.
California
New evidence shows that you are only slightly hotter than a T. rex
These cold-blooded killers were probably as warm-blooded as mammals, according to new research.
Global
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
News
News Wrap: Johnson recesses House early
In our news wrap Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will head to recess a day early amid an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, fencing has gone up around the Kennedy Center a day after President Trump's hand-picked board voted to close it for repairs and a news helicopter crash in Los Angeles killed three people.
California
Newsom firma una ley para que estos californianos queden exentos del deber de jurado, para siempre
Los californianos mayores de 80 años podrán obtener una exención permanente del servicio de jurado en virtud de una nueva ley firmada por el gobernador Gavin Newsom.
Culture
Nilo Cruz Shares Five Recent Obsessions
The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright behind the Metropolitan Opera’s Frida & Diego hit highlights favorite works of art.
Technology
Nintendo opens up Fire Emblem with the gigantic Fortune’s Weave
Nintendo has gotten quite good at making open-ended games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upended the idea of what a Zelda game could be by giving the player free rein to tackle any part of the map, a philosophy iterated upon with Tears of the Kingdom. On the Switch 2 this idea […] Nintendo has gotten quite good at making open-ended games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upended the idea of what a Zelda game could be by giving the player free rein to tackle any part of the map, a philosophy iterated upon with Tears of the Kingdom . On the Switch 2 this idea expanded to Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza . Now, Nintendo has brought this philosophy to Fire Emblem with Fortune's Weave . It works really well; with its many ways to progress through the game and tailor teams to your liking, Fortune's Weave has become my favorite game on the Switch 2 so far. Fortune
Global
No conspiracy, no mystery, just a gift from a Russian oligarch
A ‘generous wedding gift’ from a ‘dear friend’ raises questions not entirely answered by Bettina and Don Jr’s Instagram caption This was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Wednesday Anyone who has gotten married knows how the costs can rack up. There’s the venue, the photographers, the flowers, the cake, the napkins , the DJ (can you tell I got married earlier this year?), the disco ball that costs a barely believable $700, the outfits for the flower girls, the knives and forks , the tuxedo socks, which you previously didn’t know existed, the gifts for the best man and maid of honour, the events that you decided to throw before and after the day itself (honestly, it’s just a never-ending stream of people with their hands out), the seating chart that despite you making it yourself somehow ended up costing three figures, the chairs tha
Culture
Norma Kamali Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Norma Kamali Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
News
North Carolina Senate race emerges as Dems' best chance to flip GOP seat
The 2026 primary season is officially over after voters in Delaware cast their ballots on Tuesday. With just seven weeks left until Election Day, Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the Democratic Party's chance to take control of the Senate and discusses the North Carolina Senate race with Colin Campbell of public media station WUNC.
Technology
Nvidia's Huang diverges with CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI on AI safety at Dreamforce
Comments from the two tech leaders landed days after Anthropic's Dario Amodei published an essay urging the AI industry to slow the pace of model development.
Global
Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies at 13
The Portuguese Water Dog met many high-profile visitors to the White House, including Pope Francis.
Technology
Oil prices fall after U.S. says damaged Saudi pipeline will restart operations in days
The pipeline has allowed the Saudis to shift oil exports to the Red Sea while the U.S. and Iran battle for control over Hormuz.
Technology
On shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto International Film Festival bristles at Trump's trade war
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unspooled against a backdrop of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canadian governments, though it would be hard to tell it from the convivial atmosphere on the ground
Technology
OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
Technology
OpenAI investors have approached the company about a new funding round
OpenAI is gearing up for what is widely expected to be a blockbuster IPO next year, after it confidentially filed its prospectus in June.
Technology
OpenAI reports 6 new instances of 'concerning model behavior' since March
OpenAI has disclosed six new cases of model misbehavior and offered a framework for disclosing future instances, as the debate over AI model safety intensifies.
Technology
Opinion: How my cancer diagnosis changed the way I train physicians
“The tumors, test results, and treatments I present to future physicians? Mine,” writes David Elkowitz, a professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and science education.
Technology
Opinion: STAT+: Dementia should be a campaign issue — not an insult
STAT’s Neurotransmissions columnist Jason Karlawish asks: What are the harms of the way politicians talk about dementia? What should they say instead?
Technology
Outcome of Suit Against Department of Labor Could Boost Skimpy Employer Health Plans
The case was brought by a marketing company that wants to define as employees people who download an app and agree to have their internet activity tracked so they can buy into its employee health plan. Such plans are generally exempt from some state and Affordable Care Act rules.
Technology
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Final Concert Headed to the Big Screen
Back to the Beginning film, which captures Osbourne’s star-studded farewell gig, has been mixed in surround sound for stadium feel
Technology
Pantone Adds 224 Colors for Design’s Maximalist Moment
The new saturated shades are engineered to make the journey from digital concept to physical production.
California
Paramount May Be Bluffing About Leaving California, but L.A. Mayor Taking It Seriously
Paramount has been threatening to leave California since July, when the state sued to block it from merging with Warner Bros. Discovery. Attorney General Rob Bonta has called it “blackmail” meant to stop him from enforcing antitrust law. But Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, for one, is taking the threat seriously and is trying to […]
California
Paramount, Atty. Gen. Bonta ordered to meet for merger settlement talks
Beginning Oct. 14, the two sides will try to reach a deal that will allow the massive merger to advance.
News
Park Service awards contracts to work on Trump’s takeover of East Potomac golf course
Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee say the Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump’s planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington
Technology
Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.
Technology
Passion Meets Precision at NASA’s Flight Research Lab
Long before they helped shape NASA’s future aerospace breakthroughs, Derek Abramson, Justin Hall, and Justin Link were in their garages and homes building radio‑controlled aircraft, testing new ideas, and flying their creations at hobby events. That early passion now fuels the work of NASA’s Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory at the agency’s Armstrong Flight […]
Science
People Moves: Jones Appointed Marsh Risk US Healthcare Industry Practice Leader
Marsh appointed Linda Jones as U.S. healthcare industry practice leader, Marsh Risk, effective today. Based in Washington, D.C., Jones reports to Darren Cromwell, industry practice group leader, Marsh Risk, U.S. and Canada. In this role, Jones will drive healthcare strategy …
Markets
People Moves: Waddingham Joins MEMIC in NJ; RT Specialty Promotes O’Marra in NY
Waddingham Joins MEMIC Group as New Jersey Production Underwriter The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, added Brandon Waddingham to its Northeast underwriting team as a production underwriter. Waddingham joins MEMIC with nine years of insurance experience. In his role, …
Global
People protecting nature and land set up self-defence units amid threat of murder
Defenders of forests and rivers killed at rate of one every three days in 2025, with 85% of deaths in Latin America Nature and land defenders were murdered at the rate of one every three days last year, prompting many communities to set up self-defence units, according to the latest annual death toll by the independent watchdog Global Witness. Organised crime groups or professional killers were implicated in more than a third of the 124 killings of defenders in 2025 as narco-trafficking activities overlapped with intrusions into indigenous territories and environmental crime, such as illegal logging and wildcat gold mining. Continue reading...
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Perez Hilton's family addresses 'false reports' on the blogger's mental and physical state
Perez Hilton's family is offering a health update and clearing up 'false reports' tied to the blogger's mental and physical condition after a violent mental health crisis unfolded on TikTok last month.
Global
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
Global
Philippines' Duterte seen in person at International Criminal Court for first time
He is due to be tried for crimes against humanity over thousands of deaths linked to his war on drugs.
Global
Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
Technology
Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year
MSPs vote for strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developed Holyrood has voted to pause planning applications for all new AI datacentres for up to a year until the Scottish government has developed a national strategy. On Wednesday, MSPs backed a Scottish Labour motion to halt new schemes for up to 12 months while rules on hyperscale datacentres are developed in what could be a blow to the British government’s AI strategy. Continue reading...
Science
Plantwatch: The insect-eating alpine plant that proves Darwin was right
Study shows Saxifraga candelabrum traps and digests midges – just as the evolutionary biologist predicted back in 1875 In 1875, Charles Darwin predicted that Saxifraga candelabrum , a small alpine plant, could eat insects. Its leaves, petals and stems are smothered in tiny, sticky hairs and – just as the evolutionary biologist suspected – the sweet glue on the hairs can lure and trap midges before digesting them with an enzyme. Continue reading...
Technology
Pokémon fans queue for 30th anniversary release
Avid collectors of the Japanese trading card game call it "the biggest day in a decade".
Technology
Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ+ crackdown
Police have detained dozens of demonstrators outside a courthouse in Istanbul
Technology
Police fire tear gas to break up Congo protests against constitutional changes
Police in Congo have broken up opposition protests using tear gas against hundreds of demonstrators
Culture
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates His 71st Birthday with JR Installation at the Vatican Apostolic Library
JR’s massive installation 'Diluvium' was inspired by an illustration of a biblical flood from 1886 by Gustave Doré.
Technology
Porridge Radio’s Dana Margolin Launches Debut Solo Single
The Brighton four-piece announced their breakup last year
Culture
Previously unseen drawings by Moomins author Tove Jansson to go on show in London
Exclusive: Exhibition focusing on Finnish writer and artist’s illustrations will include original art from her first Moomins book The Moomin books about lovable trolls with hippopotamus snouts who live in harmony with nature are a global publishing phenomenon, having sold up to 30m copies since the Finnish artist and writer Tove Jansson wrote and illustrated them between 1945 and 1977. Now previously unseen drawings of her eccentric characters will be among more than 100 exhibits in a major exhibition that is being staged in London 25 years after her death. Continue reading...
Culture
Prince Royce Speaks Out About Omission of Bachata in 2026 Latin Grammys Nominations: ‘It’s About Representation’
The artist noted that none of the nominees for best merengue/bachata album belong to that genre.
Global
Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.
California
Prompted by new California and U.S. laws, two new lawsuits demand return of Nazi-looted art
Two lawsuits were filed this week in California demanding prominent museums relinquish artwork seized by Nazi officials.
Technology
Raspberry AI Expands Platform to Improve Apparel Workflow
The company said it is unifying AI agents across design, merchandising, wholesale, marketing and e-commerce.
Technology
Red Seat Ventures Inks Caleb Hammer’s ‘Financial Audit’ to Ad Sales, Distribution Deal (Exclusive)
The show will be distributed across Tubi, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Global
Reporter, pilot among 3 dead in news chopper crash
A reporter, a pilot and one person on the ground were killed when a news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles near the scene of a deadly bus collision.
Technology
Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second
When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche. Films like Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider had proven that big-screen game adaptations could be successful, but the commercial and critical failure of projects like the 1993 Super Mario Bros. still cast a long shadow. And […] When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche. Films like Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider had proven that big-screen game adaptations could be successful, but the commercial and critical failure of projects like the 1993 Super Mario Bros. still cast a long shadow. And while Anderson's vision of Raccoon City might have captivated audiences on the whole, many hardcore fans of Capcom's games were left disappointed by the way the original movies wildly deviated from the source material. Weapons dir
Culture
Resident Evil review – Zach Cregger’s rebooted action horror is a wild rollercoaster ride
The Weapons director delivers a seat-edge thriller with a standout lead performance from Austin Abrams as an everyman navigating chaos Typically horror fans react to blatant on-screen stupidity with vocal derision. Don’t go in there! Girl, get out of the house! Guys, ignore that distress signal! But genre aficionados may find themselves falling a little bit in love with Bryan (Austin Abrams), the hapless de facto hero of the new horror film Resident Evil. It’s not that Bryan is traditionally hunky, or even a caricatured version of a square-jawed warrior, like Bruce Campbell in his later Evil Dead outings. But Abrams is in possession of a Campbell-ish charm, even in the face of his character’s repeated blundering, as well as an everyman relatability that makes this wild carnival-ride movie play a little closer to the ground. Bryan is a courier – a glorified Postmates driver, in his own es
Global
Restored Greek Byzantine palace offers blueprint for preserving cultural heritage
History buffs heading to Greece are mostly drawn to the country's wealth of classical temples and amphitheatres. But now the culture ministry has opened a stunning, restored palace from the Byzantine era in the 1300s. Greeks claim the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a model of bringing ancient treasures back to life. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Mystras.
Technology
Retail sales surged toward the end of summer. The U.S. economy has plenty of momentum.
Sales at U.S. retailers surged in August and posted the biggest increase in five months, offering another piece of evidence suggesting the economy sped up toward the end of summer.
Technology
Rethinking Robot Safety in the Age of AI
This article is brought to you by VicOne . Robot safety has traditionally asked: Can a machine remain safe when something goes wrong? Physical AI raises a harder question: Can a machine remain safe when an attacker changes what it sees, decides, or does even when nothing appears to have failed? As AI and robotics continue to advance at an unprecedented pace, modern robots perceive through multimodal sensors, interpret context using AI models, and translate those interpretations into physical action. As they move into dynamic environments, their safety increasingly depends on the integrity of the data guiding their decisions. That dependence creates risks that conventional safety assessments may not fully capture. Recent research has demonstrated that manipulating what a robot sees, hears, or interprets can influence its behavior without requiring direct control. Such manipulation can occ
Technology
Robert De Niro in Talks to Play Legendary Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda in Sports Film ‘Tommy & Me’
Reid Carolin has also been tapped to direct the pic for Skydance Sports.
Culture
Robert Kraft Responds to Macklemore’s Challenge to Match $1 Million Donation to Palestinian Groups
The billionaire Gillette Stadium owner said Ed Sheeran already asked him "to commit $2 million to match his donation to aid in the region to fight this humanitarian crisis."
Technology
Robert Kraft Responds to Macklemore’s Invite to Match $1 Million to Palestinian Support Groups
The rapper claimed that the Patriots billionaire led a pressure campaign to have him nixed from Ed Sheeran's tour following comments supporting Palestinians onstage
Technology
Rosalía, Karol G, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Nominated for 2026 Latin Grammys
Winners will be crowned at a live ceremony in Las Vegas on November 12
Technology
Rosie O’Donnell to Join ‘Rocky Horror’ On Broadway For Short Stint, Stepping in For Rachel Dratch
O'Donnell will play The Narrator from Oct. 6 through Oct. 18, as Dratch takes a short leave.
Technology
Russia touts candidates who fought in Ukraine for its wartime parliamentary election
Nearly 200 men who took part in the war in Ukraine are among the candidates for this week’s parliamentary election in Russia
Culture
Russian National Sentenced for Synthetic Identity Theft Fraud Scheme and Conspiring to Submit Fraudulent Voter Registrations
Dmitry Shushlebin, 45, a Russian citizen living in Miami Beach, Florida, was sentenced to six years in prison and three years of supervised release for organizing an identity theft fraud scheme that included efforts by the conspirators to submit fraudulent voter registrations.
Technology
Russian drone strike kills 5 and injures at least 7 on passenger bus in Ukraine
A Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in southern Ukraine has killed five people and wounded at least seven
Culture
SC103 Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
SC103 Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Markets
SEC Proposes Rescission of Shareholder Proposal Rule and Reforms to Proxy Solicitation Process
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed to rescind Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which exceeds the scope of the Commission's statutory authority and intrudes into matters of state law.The Commission outlined…
Technology
STAT+: GOP aims to change Medicare adviser’s math so it’s more favorable to health insurers
The GOP bill directs MedPAC to study the topic of overpayments to Medicare Advantage plans in a manner that’s more favorable to insurers.
Science
STAT+: House Democrats may use oversight powers to plan for health care overhaul
Democrats are mapping out their post-election strategy, and see health care probes as a winning issue.
Science
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about faster FDA approvals, access to experimental drugs in Montana, and more
The FDA is opening applications for a pilot program designed to shorten the time it takes for drugmakers to begin testing their products in humans
Technology
STAT+: Scientists made mice with half a brain. Then they filled them with human organoids
Scientists have made mice with half a brain, then filled them with human organoids — possibly opening new avenues for research but also raising ethical issues.
Science
STAT+: Sen. Warren demands to see Trump drug-pricing pharma contracts, accuses RFK Jr. of hiding them
An FDA pilot program to speed up drug development, Democrats plan health care probes after midterms, and more biotech news
Science
STAT+: Senators highlight the power Chris Klomp wields at confirmation hearings
Chris Klomp has already played a major role in the Trump administration and its Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Technology
Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years
A major report has found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979
Global
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".
Global
Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca
The Iran-aligned militant group rejected the suggestion it had targeted Mecca, while the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attack Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city, according to a spokesperson for the Saudi-led military coalition which is fighting the Iran-aligned group in Yemen . The security of Islam’s two holiest sites and of pilgrims was a “red line”, coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said early on Wednesday, adding that the coalition would take necessary deterrent measures against the Houthis. Continue reading...
Markets
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is seeking backing from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Technology
Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the strike as a "heinous" attack. Mecca is Islam's holiest site and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Technology
Scientists create mice with part-human brains
Researchers hope to shed light on conditions such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and rare forms of dementia Researchers have created mice with half-human brains in an effort to understand and develop new treatments for disorders such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and rare forms of dementia. The scientists transplanted lab-grown human brain cells into animals that were engineered to be born without a cortex or hippocampus. This made space for the human tissue to grow inside the rodents’ skulls. Continue reading...
Technology
Scott Speedman Has Finally Settled Into Leading Man Status With ‘R.J. Decker’
The star and executive producer explains how season two will reveal new sides to his ex-con turned P.I., why he will always make time to return to 'Grey's Anatomy,' and the status of a potential 'Felicity' reunion: "If all of us could push a button and do something — whether it's a 90-minute movie for Netflix, or six episodes for whoever — we'd all be game to do it."
Technology
Sean Combs’ Attorneys Drop Him, Citing Six Months of Unpaid Fees
“I won’t let anyone take advantage of me by overcharging me and running up bills that were never approved,” Combs said
Global
Search continues for boy, 3, missing at playground
Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter is seen circling the area.
Culture
See Phil Oh’s Best Street Style Photos From the Spring 2027 Shows in New York
Phil Oh documents New York’s best-dressed fashion show-goers at the spring 2027 shows.
Technology
Shiny Happy People: Bella Hadid and Liu Wen Joined Chopard to Celebrate their New Happy Diamonds Campaign
While she used to be on a staple on the runways of New York Fashion Week, this spring 2027 season, Bella Hadid only stepped out for one reason: the longtime Chopard ambassador got all dolled-up to join Caroline Scheufele and supermodel Liu Wen, her co-star in the new Happy Diamonds campaign, for a night out at Casa Cipriani.
Technology
Single-Phase Direct Liquid Cooling Is Proven for the Next Decade of Ultra-Dense Compute
Learn how single-phase direct liquid cooling manages the rising heat of AI and high-performance computing, and how it compares with two-phase and immersion approaches. Download this free whitepaper now!
Technology
Slave-trade wealth was embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds
Dozens of Bank of England directors and founding subscribers invested in trafficking of enslaved Africans The Bank of England and the British financial system were for centuries deeply involved in the enslavement and transatlantic trafficking of millions of African people, according to new research on Britain’s slavery history. Research by historians compiling the Register of British Slave Traders has found that the scale of the financial system’s involvement in enslavement is greater than previously known or acknowledged. The Bank of England, the central bank owned by the government since nationalisation by Clement Attlee’s Labour administration in 1946, had dozens of financiers involved in its foundation who were also significant investors in the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans. Continue reading...
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Smile at Last review – photo-love-story style parable of a teen abandoned at a tough Soviet youth facility
With handheld camerawork, this unsentimental rite of passage film follows Mari, who tries to escape from a residential home in Estonia This intriguing 1985 film from Estonia uses nonprofessionals and handheld camerawork, which brings faces looming up to the screen. It is directed by Leida Laius and Arvo Iho and based on the YA novel Stepmother by Estonian author Silvia Rannamaa. The Estonian title Naerata Ometi is translated here as Smile at Last; perhaps it should be Give Us a Smile as it is what a boorish, bullying guy tells a shy, unhappy young woman. It is at one level a kind of coming-of-age story, but entirely without that genre’s usual, sentimental sense of something finally learned or gained from an emotional rite of passage – something finally to smile about, in fact. Actually, it is more of a mysterious parable, couched in the language of soap opera or photo-love story, depicti
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Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac
Snap is introducing "Specs Intelligence," a new AI assistant that can connect other digital accounts to help you with things like work tasks and keeping track of travel information. It seems similar to AI assistants like Meta's Muse and Gemini's Spark, though Snap is pitching Specs Intelligence as an "anticipatory AI service" that "helps you […] Snap is introducing "Specs Intelligence," a new AI assistant that can connect other digital accounts to help you with things like work tasks and keeping track of travel information. It seems similar to AI assistants like Meta's Muse and Gemini's Spark, though Snap is pitching Specs Intelligence as an "anticipatory AI service" that "helps you manage what needs attention today, so you can make progress toward your longer-term goals." Like with other AI assistants, you can also chat with it. Specs Intelligence is being launched alongside Specs
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Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
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South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg
Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.
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South Korean court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up joint liaison office
A South Korean court has ruled that North Korea should pay the South 44.6 billion won, or about $32.5 million, for blowing up a joint liaison office between the countries in 2020
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Squeeze is back and bigger than ever with a headlining Hollywood Bowl gig
For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of relationships.
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Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people
An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services
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States Bet Big on Rural Health Startups, With a Silicon Valley Twist
States are spending rural health dollars on tech startups, betting that untested companies will succeed where doctors have vanished and hospitals have collapsed. Louisiana’s call for innovative technology drew more than 200 pitches, seeking from $250,000 to $3 million in seed money.
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Staud Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Staud Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Students in Gaza ‘devastated’ after plan for them to study in Belgium fails
Belgian government unable to agree on evacuation of 13 students to take up scholarships at universities Students who are unable to leave Gaza and take up scholarships at Belgian universities have said they are devastated after Belgium’s government hit deadlock on a plan enabling them to leave the war-torn territory. Ahmed Abujami, a 28-year-old doctor in Gaza, said he was “deeply disappointed” after Belgium’s five-party coalition government last Friday failed to agree on an evacuation plan for 13 students and researchers in the territory. Abujami has a scholarship to do a one-year master’s degree in public health at the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. He hopes to gain skills and experience to rebuild Gaza’s shattered health system . Continue reading...
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Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing
A local official and activists say that a gold mine collapse in Sudan has killed at least 82 people
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Tanya Taylor Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Tanya Taylor Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Taylor Hanson Glides With Quickstep Dance on Premiere of ‘DWTS’: Watch
The 43-year-old looked well-rehearsed, confident and light on his feet as he and his pro dance partner Britt Stewart glided through their routine.
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Texas Courts David Ellison As the Paramount Relocation Race Heats Up
If a legal battle with 12 states isn't resolved by Oct. 1, the mogul says he will move Paramount's headquarters to another state regardless of the outcome of the lawsuit.
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Texas plans to execute a man convicted in the killings of 3 people; Georgia execution put on hold
A man convicted of killing three people is set to be executed Wednesday in Texas
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The 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too long
Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers. But a new retelling of the story made entirely with AI is so bad that it might just make viewers hate the original tale altogether. The new film, called Odysseus: The Fall, comes […] Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers. But a new retelling of the story made entirely with AI is so bad that it might just make viewers hate the original tale altogether. The new film, called Odysseus: The Fall , comes via AI firm Fountain 0 and is written and directed by company cofounder Ash Koosha, who also lent his likeness to the title character and created all of the music. (The film's credits are very short.) The studio's only previous wor
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The 2026 Latin Grammy nominations are in: Edgar Barrera may set a new record for wins
Edgar Barrera leads the nominations with a total of 10 nods, followed by Karol G, Rosalía, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso and Jorge Drexler, who each received seven nominations.
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The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger
E-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated, a new report warns. By 2050, it could become enough trash to fill 23 million shipping containers - roughly enough 40-foot containers to circle the world six times if lined up in a row. It's a significantly higher estimate of AI's e-waste than previous studies have […] E-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated, a new report warns. By 2050, it could become enough trash to fill 23 million shipping containers - roughly enough 40-foot containers to circle the world six times if lined up in a row. It's a significantly higher estimate of AI's e-waste than previous studies have found because the authors of the new report factor in all the infrastructure needed to support servers in data centers. The broader scope provides a clearer picture of junk AI leaves behind, according to the nonprofit Basel Action Network (BAN) ,
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The Best Hotels in Milan, From Grande Dames to Stylish Boutiques
Here are all the best stays to note in the buzzing Italian city of Milan for fashion week—and beyond.
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The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Nearly two years after the last update to Boox's smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader, the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant price bump depending on how you plan to use it. While the Palma 2 launched in 2024 for $279.99, […] Nearly two years after the last update to Boox's smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader , the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant price bump depending on how you plan to use it. While the Palma 2 launched in 2024 for $279.99 , the Palma 3 will be $339.99 and is expected to be "available soon." The most obvious upgrade for the Palma 3 is the hardware itself. It still features the same 6.13-inch, 300ppi E Ink Carta screen as its predecessor (whi
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The Cycle of Love review – a 6,000-mile bike ride caps a real life Swedish-Indian romance
One Oscar-winning director, one horoscope-prompted meet-cute and a continent-crossing cyclist – is this the start of documentaries that make you happy-cry? Here is a story that on the face of it seems so wildly unlikely it can only be true. Indeed, the very concept of a romantic documentary sounds almost oxymoronic, an indication of how much nonfiction films have become synonymous with grim histories full of suffering and injustice. Let’s hope this sweet work, directed by Orlando von Einsiedel (who’s made his share of hardcore, suffering-intensive docs including Oscar-winning short The White Helmets) launches a new trend in nonfiction film-making for stuff that makes you happy-cry. The basic meet-cute happened in 1975, when PK (played by Chirag Lobo in the film’s extensive re-enactments) met Lotta (Mina Dale) in Delhi. He was a poor street artist, a Dalit, the lowest possible caste, once
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The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization
Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization. That feature was one of the most notable omissions from the original R8 that launched in 2023 as a smaller, cheaper, and more accessible alternative to the Canon R6 Mark II for photographers wanting a larger […] Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization. That feature was one of the most notable omissions from the original R8 that launched in 2023 as a smaller, cheaper, and more accessible alternative to the Canon R6 Mark II for photographers wanting a larger full-frame shooter. While the new EOS R8 Mark II is slightly heavier than its predecessor at 1.2 pounds thanks to the additional stabilization functionality, it's lighter and cheaper than last year's EOS R6 Mark II
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The Fall 2026 Shoe Trends to Shop Now—From Kitten Heels to Slippers
From elegant kitten heels to embellished slippers and punchy animal print boots, these are the top fall 2026 shoe trends to shop now.
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The Female Quotient Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
The media company for businesswomen reaches 8 million people across 30 industries.
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The Liberation review – Carrie Coon joins all-female cult in unsettling drama
Toronto film festival: Director Guy Nattiv draws on personal experience for an 80s-set tale of a woman abandoning her family for a creepy commune We remain fascinated and horrified by the hows and whys of cult narratives, how someone could be so seduced by something so unknown and why they would then risk everything for it. Oscar-winning writer-director Guy Nattiv has been personally affected by these questions for most of his life, his grandmother joining a cult when he was a child and never coming back. His attempt to try to understand who she was and why she acted in such a way has led to unsettling drama The Liberation, a fictionalised tale that acts as a form of therapy for him and a mostly successful antidote to more sensationalist cult stories for us. Enough Netflix docuseries and schlocky horror movies have given us a more extreme and often violent idea of how cults infect and de
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The Oldenburg Film Festival According To: Director Vincent Grashaw
The filmmaker — a three-time attendee — on bartending an award-winning closing night party, chef-cooked countryside dinners and why Oldenburg is "the jewel of film festivals."
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The Seekers’ Earliest Known TV Appearance Has Been Unearthed: Watch
The eight-minute video was captured in 1964 and shows The Seekers performing “A Closer Walk with Thee” and “Myra.”
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The Story Behind Collina Strada’s First Home Collection—and Its Exuberant Garden Party Launch
Moments after Hillary Taymour’s spring 2027 show concluded, guests headed to a nearby field in Storm King Art Center to discover her new homewares collection with Layered.
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The U.S. has weapons in space. Here’s what that could mean
A cryptic announcement raises questions about the type of weapons and how they could be used. We talked to an expert about the consequences.
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The US government is failing Americans on AI | Shakeel Hashim
Trump and Republicans want companies to regulate themselves. It’s a dereliction of duty that will make AI less safe It is hard to get Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Dario Amodei to agree on much. But over the weekend, all three AI company CEOs called for AI development to slow down in the face of growing, alarming risks. Their employees are sounding the siren too, with one researcher publicly quitting and accusing OpenAI and Anthropic of “gambling with our lives”. The combination of dire warnings from insiders and growing real-world evidence of rogue AIs should, in a sane world, lead to government action. Instead, Donald Trump and the Republican leadership have their heads in the sand. Continue reading...
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The Vogue Business People Moves Tracker
Bringing you the latest hires and exits, and highlighting the leaders shaping the industry of tomorrow.
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The data-center backlash is so fierce that Republican candidates are willing to cross Trump
President Trump has been a vocal supporter of data centers, but GOP candidates in tight midterm races are increasingly taking a different tack.
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The girl with a will to live: the love, hope and pain of raising Elsie – my one in 163 million daughter
She was born with an ultra-rare genetic disorder. After my decades working in film PR, I now face the biggest campaign of all: the fight for her life My daughter Elsie has beautiful curls – blond like a little Botticelli cherub’s, hair that someone dark like me could only ever dream of. She laughs a lot, has a cheeky sense of humour and soaks in all the sounds around her – rustling leaves, the sea, a dog barking, children playing around a pool, me impersonating the alarm clock every morning, me impersonating monkeys. Indeed, me impersonating any animal. Sound is important for Elsie because she has a visual impairment and, while we know she has some peripheral vision, is legally classed as blind. As a result, she uses her tongue to check her environment. When she’s excited it sticks out, tasting the air around her, licking anyone close, sensing space. And when she likes the taste of somet
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The growing fallout over Macklemore's exit from Ed Sheeran's tour
The debate over Palestine, Gaza and Israel continues to reverberate throughout politics and pop culture. Anger erupted after Macklemore was kicked off of Ed Sheeran's tour. Sheeran said Macklemore was dropped as an opening act because venue owners objected to his pro-Palestine comments on stage. Sheeran's other supporting acts dropped out in protest. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ben Sisario.
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The iPhone 18 Pro’s big camera update is all about the small gains
Last week, Apple announced an iPhone unlike any it has made in the past. An iPhone that has seemingly already led several other phone manufacturers to pursue entirely different designs for their flagship products. A remarkably distinct device with the kind of "I can't believe they did that" software touches that Apple sometimes pulls off […] Ice cold. | Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Last week, Apple announced an iPhone unlike any it has made in the past. An iPhone that has seemingly already led several other phone manufacturers to pursue entirely different designs for their flagship products. A remarkably distinct device with the kind of "I can't believe they did that" software touches that Apple sometimes pulls off when it's at the top of its game. That phone is not the iPhone 18 Pro. The 18 Pro and Pro Max are in the unusual position of being the second-most interesti
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The one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, according to this poll
Americans have grown more concerned about the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence over the last year, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago.
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The smartest money moves to make now that interest rates are going higher
The Fed’s quarter-point interest-rate hike will ‘bite’ consumers. Here’s how to prep your money.
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The week's bestselling books, September 20
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
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The ‘CIA’ strategy beating the market: How one top-performing money manager spots mispriced stocks
Sebastien Mallet is on the verge of his best one-year performance ever as portfolio manager of T. Rowe Price Global Value Equity Fund. Here’s what he’s buying.
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Theory Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Theory Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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These mice have human (nerve cells) on the brain
Scientists have grown human brain tissue to fill most of a mouse’s cortex, creating a new model for studying brain disease and neural circuits.
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Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
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Thom Browne Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Thom Browne Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Three Years Alone on a Man-Made Island: Inside Oldenburg Opener, ‘Strange Neighbors’
Mi Steinbach spent three years filming solo on a man-made German nature reserve for her art-house nature documentary, which opens the Oldenburg Film Festival.
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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum to Expand to a Second Location in Madrid
Some works from the TBA21 Foundation, created by Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, will be displayed in the new building, slated to open in 2032.
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Tinashe Has One Rule Before Agreeing to Be an Opening Act: Here’s Why Harry Styles Made the Cut
The R&B singer explains why the Together, Together tour was an easy yes at the Spotify x Coach event in New York.
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Tom Petty’s Origins Explored in New 1970s-Era Box Set
Watch a video for the unreleased “Parade of Loons,” from Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 5xLP Origins 1971-1978
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Top Democrat opposes US sale of heavy bombs to Israel
But the objection is not enough to stop the sale - the Trump administration can still press ahead.
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Top Trump military adviser says US must prepare to fight around moon
Gen Dan Caine’s comments at Washington summit come after US revealed it has deployed weapons in space US troops need to prepare for combat not only in Earth’s orbit but around the moon, Donald Trump’s top military adviser said on Wednesday, looking ahead to a new frontier in warfare after the US revealed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, told service members and industry figures at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference outside Washington that the US military should adapt now so it “is prepared to fight, endure and win … from the seabed to cislunar space”. Continue reading...
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Traders are betting Trump may soon turn on Fed chair Kevin Warsh as interest-rate hikes loom
At this point, an interest-rate hike from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is seen as a virtual certainty by most of Wall Street, although some believe a hold is still possible.
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Treasury yields hitting 5% may not break markets now — but the clock is ticking
The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007, pushing borrowing costs deeper into territory that could expose some of the financial system's weakest links.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its 'next 3,000' locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled new branding as it grows rapidly under the ownership of private equity firm Blackstone.
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Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
Among the grants that were eliminated, frozen or delayed were ones related to maternal health in Michigan, education research in Mississippi and assistance to minority farmers in Iowa, the researchers found.
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Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
An analysis finds that the Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term
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Trump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons sale
The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000-pound bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal
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Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free
The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.
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Trump to campaign in North Carolina rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley
President Donald Trump plans to travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley
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Trump’s $5,000 pledge to voters is a shameless bribe | Steven Greenhouse
Not only would the plan do vast economic damage – it assumes that Americans are easily bamboozled Whenever Donald Trump gives a speech, it’s filled with so many lies and self-serving exaggerations that when he does utter something true, I see that as a sort of marvel. That’s what happened nearly an hour into Trump’s marathon speech last Wednesday at the Republican midterm convention, when he declared: “Only I can make this promise to you.” Trump said that just before he made a promise that was so shameless and irresponsible that what he said was indeed true: only Trump could make such a preposterous promise. Feeling very generous with other people’s money, the president promised to give $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in November. It certainly looked and smelled like a bribe. Continue reading...
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Trump’s Climate Rollbacks Will Keep US Emissions Higher for Longer
President Donald Trump’s broad rollbacks of federal greenhouse gas rules since January 2025 have altered the trajectory of US energy use and helped set back cuts to planet-warming pollution by about a decade. The latest turnabout came on Monday when …
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U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
How the midterms could change health care, the sedative contaminating the fentanyl black market, and other health news from Morning Rounds
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U.S. stocks slip after the Fed raises interest rates, hints more hikes may be on the way
U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more may be ahead as it tries to get the nation's high inflation under control.
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UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates
Inflation in the United Kingdom has risen to a five-month high, an increase that will pressure the Bank of England to hike interest rates again over coming months
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UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions
Study challenges belief that temple’s curves were designed to correct optical illusions that would have ruined its clean lines A mathematician has uncovered what may be one of the longest-running myths in history after studying optical illusions and the Parthenon, the famed Greek temple that overlooks Athens. Scholars have marvelled at the building on the Acropolis hill for more than 2,000 years and heaped praise on its architects for their clever use of geometry. Its subtle curves are said to correct optical illusions that would have otherwise ruined the Parthenon’s clean lines. Continue reading...
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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
Trump urges lower rates after central bank agrees increase by quarter-percentage point to range of 3.75% to 4% The US Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the central bank continues to fight to tamp down inflation. The Fed’s open market committee voted unanimously to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This is the first time the Fed has raised rates since July 2023 and potentially sets Kevin Warsh, the current Fed chair, on a collision course with Donald Trump. Continue reading...
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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.
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US dictionary adds 1,400 words, including neckbeard, trash panda and cuffing season
Trash panda, crashout, Rickroll, vibe coding and Sunday scaries are among the 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary.
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US lawmakers pass bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia and its enablers
Act divides Democrats and Republicans, with some saying it gives president power that could be turned against US allies The US Congress has passed a sweeping bill allowing Donald Trump to raise tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy and issue other punishing sanctions against the Kremlin following a pitched battle between lawmakers backing Ukraine and sceptics worried the bill gives the president too much power. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed in a 262-159 vote on the last day before Congress goes on recess ahead of the midterm elections. Graham, who died earlier this year, co-authored and submitted the bill more than a year and a half ago. Continue reading...
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US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
Iran-backed militants have offered Trump administration assurances over safety of Red Sea shipping Officials from the US met Houthi leaders over the weekend at the country’s embassy in Muscat, Oman, it has been confirmed, leading to the US decision not to intervene to help Saudi Arabia drive back a Houthi advance inside Yemen . The Iran-backed militant group reassured the US that the ceasefire agreement between the two sides struck in 2025 still held and the movement had no intention of attacking US shipping in the Red Sea. Only Saudi-linked shipping was regarded as a target owing to its blockade of Yemen, the Houthis confirmed. Continue reading...
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US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination
Announcement of visa restrictions follows Trump’s false claims of ‘white genocide’ taking place in South Africa The US has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as Donald Trump’s administration continues to claim that South Africa’s government racially discriminates against white minority Afrikaners. The announcement did not specify individuals who were barred from the US. Trump has spent his second term falsely claiming there is a “white genocide” in South Africa and railing against its affirmative action policies. Continue reading...
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US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
Small business owners in the United States and Canada say a trade war between their countries is hurting sales while they are also dealing with rising expenses from higher fuel costs
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Ukraine Considers Ship Insurance to Revive Food Exports, Farm Groups Say
Ukraine is examining whether additional insurance cover for ships carrying food exports could help revive seaborne trade disrupted by Russian attacks on vessels and port infrastructure, a farm lobby group and a major farmers’ union said on Wednesday. Since the …
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Upcoming Canadian Animated Series Shine At Cartoon Forum 2026
Less than two months after part stealing the spotlight in Annecy, Canadian producers, broadcasters, investors and institutional execs crossed the Atlantic once more to showcase the wide range of talents the Quebec-Canada animation industry has to offer. At the 37th edition of Cartoon Forum, Europe’s main co-production event for animated TV series once again hosted […]
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Update: EU Plans Climate Insurance Pact After Hot ‘Summer of Truth’
The European Union will set up a “climate insurance alliance” to better cover losses as global warming increases the frequency and intensity of droughts, floods and wildfires. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative as part of …
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Vatican to Submit a Film for Oscar Consideration, Making Academy Awards History (EXCLUSIVE)
The Vatican is set to submit a film for Oscar consideration for the first time in the 97-year history of the Academy Awards. “Green Lava,” an inspirational Vatican-produced documentary short featuring a young Italian man named Giacomo Mattivi who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, will premiere this week in Los Angeles as a preamble to […]
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Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
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WATCH: 5 coaches honored for making a difference on and off the field
Five inspiring coaches from across the country are being recognized for the impact they make in their communities, with a game-changing surprise in this segment sponsored by Mazda.
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WATCH: Bystanders chase down crash suspect in California
A man driving a stolen Tesla crashed onto a busy boardwalk at a San Diego beach, police say. A witness wearing "smart glasses" recorded the driver attempting to flee before bystanders restrained him.
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WATCH: Conjoined twins begin new chapter after successful separation
Two-year-old sisters begin rehabilitation after a rare, complex surgery successfully separated them after more than 24 hours.
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WATCH: David Muir shares moving moment WWII veteran sings at Milwaukee Brewers game
A 102-year-old Navy veteran was given the chance to sing 'God Bless America' during the seventh inning stretch.
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WATCH: Dolly Parton honored in corn mazes across the US
ABC News' Danny New shows how the late singer's likeness is gracing corn mazes across North America.
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WATCH: Highlights from fashion week
Fashion stylist Emily Evans shares what stood out this fashion week and fashion business management professor Shawn Grain Carter discusses the impact the fashion industry has on the environment.
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WATCH: Jalen Hurts donates $600,000 to Philadelphia's largest school
The Super Bowl champion announced a $600,000 donation from the Jalen Hurts Foundation to upgrade Northeast High School's HVAC system.
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WATCH: Michael B. Jordan covers Vogue magazine in new pec-tacular photoshoot
ABC News’ Will Ganss shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
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WATCH: New video of man launching fireworks that sparked deadly wildfire, police say
Authorities say new video shows a suspect launching fireworks from a moving truck. The 18-year-old faces multiple charges, including first-degree manslaughter.
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WATCH: Super Bowl halftime performer speculation heats up
ESPN's Andscape senior culture writer Justin Tinsley discusses his Super Bowl halftime power rankings and how performers are selected.
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WHO expresses cautious optimism about bid to control Ebola outbreak in DRC
There is reason to be cautiously optimistic about the trajectory of the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the WHO says.
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WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in Congo Ebola fight, but warns cases in one eastern region are surging
The World Health Organization reports encouraging signs in the fight against an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
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Wall Street holds steady ahead of the Fed's decision as oil prices, bond yields ease
Wall Street is holding steady as it waits to hear from the Federal Reserve
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Walmart takes a bite off the cost of Metroid Ravenous physical preorders
The Metroid series is going back to its 2D roots again with Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, the first side-scrolling game in the series since 2021’s Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. If you’re already excited enough to consider preordering, you can save $10 on the physical version of the game when you […] Samus is geared up for another adventure. | Image: Nintendo The Metroid series is going back to its 2D roots again with Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, the first side-scrolling game in the series since 2021’s Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. If you’re already excited enough to consider preordering, you can save $10 on the physical version of the game when you buy it from Walmart. It’s $59.88 instead of $69.99, about the same as buying it digitally. The game launches on January 28th, 2027, but it’s not clear how long the preorder discount will las
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Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report
BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report.
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Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?
The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.
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Watch: Hundreds of seized luxury goods up for auction in Singapore after $2.2bn money laundering case
The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.
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Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?
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Wax London Taps Kaihara, Johnbull for Japanese Denim Debut
The 'Made in Japan' denim sits atop a wider selvedge expansion.
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Wednesday briefing: Why tech companies might be only too happy for us to believe AI will ‘kill us all’
In today’s newsletter: It is hard to tell fact from fiction when it comes to AI. What is really going on – and what should the government do about it? Good morning. As a general rule, it pays to be suspicious of any gigantic company that claims it’s developing a tool capable of destroying humanity. But in recent days, a number of warnings from the AI industry have suggested that even tech insiders are starting to worry about what they have unleashed. In a lofty essay published on Saturday, Dario Amodei, the founder of Anthropic (the company behind Claude), argued that tech companies need to “slow” the pace at which they’re developing the newest and most sophisticated AI models. Lucy Letby | Three babies might have survived if hospital had acted upon concerns over Lucy Letby, an inquiry has found . Lady Justice Thirlwall condemned the ‘complete failure’ to protect babies on neonatal unit
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Welcome to ‘South America’: What ‘South Park’ Could Skewer in Season 29
From corporate cowardice to a renamed Strait of Hormuz, the news of the nation provides Trey Parker and Matt Stone with no shortage of material.
Markets
What history says about longer-term bond yields after an initial Fed hike
If the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates in an effort to slow down the rapid rise in longer-term yields, history shows it probably won’t be a success.
News
Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate
There are more than a dozen competitive Senate races this year, according to the Cook Political Report. These 12 seats will likely determine the future of the Senate, and Republicans are on defense in the majority of them. Lisa Desjardins navigates the political map with Jessica Taylor of The Cook Political Report.
Culture
Whisper of the Heart review – Studio Ghibli deep cut is pep talk on how to live the artistic life
Hayao Miyazaki-scripted 90s teen romance sees an aspiring writer drawn to a potential soulmate thanks to library books and a curmudgeonly cat While 2013’s The Wind Rises and 2023’s The Boy and the Heron saw Hayao Miyazaki break his wizard’s staff, artistically speaking, this lesser-known Studio Ghibli cut from 1995, based on his screenplay, shows he was dwelling on creative responsibilities from early on. Featuring a typical Ghibli protagonist on the brink of adulthood – aspiring schoolkid writer Shizuku (voiced by Yōko Honna) – this teen romance doubles up as an earnest pep talk on how to commit to the artistic life. It’s not quite as sophisticated, though, in its understanding of the interplay between imagination and reality as Miyazaki’s later masterpieces. It also features highly inventive use of that 2010s soundtrack favourite: John Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads . Shizuku sho
Global
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she is cancer-free
Wiles shared in March that she had been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
California
Who is 'Misty Green'? We sat down with Rosalind Eleazar, Toronto's breakout star
In the title role of Chris Rock's new film, the 'Slow Horses' star explores the pitfalls of Hollywood in an acting showcase that comes along rarely.
California
Who’s buying your personal data: Disney, GM, your insurer and bank. Here’s what they get
Consumers asked a major data broker for their files. What they got back shows interest in how fat they are, how much they drink, and how likely they are to get a mammogram, among many other characteristics.
Technology
Why Aura Entertainment Isn’t Obsessed With Topping ‘Obsession’
A year after the biggest Toronto sale in history, the founders of the indie distributor open up about staying disciplined, choosing "the movie no one else sees," and why the market gap is still original content.
Technology
Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.
Technology
Why a strategist who previously thought inflation was contained now sees potential for aggressive Fed rate hikes
Albert Edwards of Société Générale says today’s gasoline prices are more closely aligned with crude-oil prices of $150 a barrel than current levels. For diesel, it’s even more dramatic.
Global
Why an escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere
BBC Verify's Ben Chu examines what impact rising energy costs could have on the global economy.
Technology
Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again? | Arwa Mahdawi
The president’s assistant travelled with him to Ireland – which really shouldn’t be much of a story. But his comms team seems determined to make it one Passport, money, emotional support human: Donald Trump had all the travel essentials on his recent trip to Ireland . The president flew into Dublin on Saturday morning to play golf, meet the country’s leaders and make provocative comments about unification . Melania didn’t accompany her husband on the trip (“Uh, she sends her regards,” Trump said), but his devoted aide Natalie Harp was obviously at his side. You’ll know Harp: the 35-year-old assistant was headline news last month after Democratic senator Jon Ossoff quipped that Trump didn’t want to do his job; he just wanted to “build his ballroom and travel with Natalie”. That comment would have been quickly forgotten were it not for the Trump administration’s unhinged response (sample:
Technology
Why optical stocks Lumentum and Coherent were the day’s biggest S&P 500 gainers
Investors are looking further down the AI data-center supply chain for signs of demand amid concerns of a spending slowdown, one expert says.
California
Will Californians back the billionaire tax? New poll shows a close race
Likely voters in California narrowly support Proposition 40, the hotly contested billionaire tax proposal — but slim majorities also support two billionaire-backed countermeasures that would nullify the big wealth tax.  That’s according to a new poll of over 1,100 likely voters released last night by the Public Policy Institute of California with two months to […]
Technology
Woman Arrested on Murder Charge in Wrong-Way Bus Accident That Led to Deadly News Helicopter Crash
The driver accused of causing the bus collision now faces murder charges after a second tragedy unfolded in the skies above Chatsworth.
Science
Women with same health conditions as men ‘less likely to be offered active treatment’
Men with heart, kidney or liver conditions more likely to be offered intervention compared with women, global analysis finds Women with the same medical condition as men are less likely to be offered treatment such as surgery, a stent or a strong painkiller, research has found. A review of global research found that for several health problems, including cardiovascular conditions, kidney disease and Parkinson’s, women were less likely to receive the same treatment as men, revealing the extent to which women have significantly unequal care. Continue reading...
Markets
World Insurance Acquires New Jersey’s TE Freuler Agency
Insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC announced that it has acquired the business of TE Freuler of Somerset, New Jersey. Terms of the June 1, 2026 transaction were not disclosed. TE Freuler, which also has an office in offices in …
Technology
World's top-performing sovereign wealth fund warns of looming pullback in U.S. stock market
New Zealand's $54 billion pension fund returned 14.2% in the year to June.
Technology
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
Technology
Wrangler Debuts Premium Prices with Blue Bell Collection
Japanese denim, archival fits and premium hardware come together in Wrangler’s new Blue Bell Collection.
Culture
Your mission, Tom Cruise, is to improve at interviews. And please keep sending the cakes
He risks his life for entertainment, but getting an anecdote out of him is a trickier matter. Happily, Cruise is no stranger to knuckling down and pulling off the impossible By now, we’ve grown used to watching Tom Cruise excel at everything he does. Running in films? The best. Risking his life in action scenes so preposterously dangerous that audiences need to have their sphincters manually unclenched with a crowbar? Absolutely, none better. Singlehandedly ensuring that theatrical exhibition didn’t go extinct after Covid? The man deserves all the praise in the world for that. But nobody is perfect. Live long enough and a few flaws will worm their way to the surface. This is as true for Tom Cruise as it is for anyone else. And while I realise that this might do me out of a cake this Christmas , the following really needs to be said: Tom Cruise isn’t very good at interviews. Continue read
Technology
Your ‘health age’ is fake
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. During last week's Apple Watch announcement, I let out a distinct "Noooo!" in the Steve Jobs Theater. Along with a […] My villain origin story is my Whoop age. How do you age at 0.9 times your age and end up four to five years older than you are? | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here . During last week's Apple Watch announcement, I let out a distinct "Noooo!" in the Steve Jobs Theater. Along with a new readiness metric and a redesigned Health app, Ap
Technology
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’: First Reactions From the Premiere
The second reboot of Sony's action horror franchise hits theaters on Sept. 18.
Technology
Zhang Yimou to Lead Busan Film Festival Competition Jury
Chinese auteur Bi Gan, Korean actor Moon Choi, Japanese filmmaker Kei Ishikawa and Cannes best actress winner Samal Yeslyamova are among the other six jurors.
Technology
Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls for a coordinated approach on an AI slowdown
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says it's up to each AI company to ensure its technology is safe, distancing himself from calls for a coordinated slowdown in AI development
California
¿Quién compra tus datos personales? Disney, GM, tu aseguradora y tu banco. Esto es lo que obtienen
Un grupo de consumidores solicitaron sus archivos a una importante empresa de intermediación de datos. La información que recibieron revela un interés en su índice de masa corporal, su consumo de alcohol y la probabilidad de que se realicen una mamografía, entre muchas otras características.
Technology
‘American Idol’ Moving Production From L.A. to Georgia
The relocation of the long-running music competition series is a hit to the city's production sector.
California
‘American Idol’ Production Leaving Los Angeles After 25 Years For Atlanta
The move is the latest blow to the city, which has seen an exodus of productions as shows and movies seek more lucrative tax credits elsewhere.
Technology
‘American Idol’ Shakeup Will See Show Move From Hollywood to Georgia
After more than two decades, the long-running singing competition will produce its upcoming Season 25 in a new home
Technology
‘Atonement’ Director Reed Van Dyk on Iraq War Drama Overlapping With Current Iran-U.S. Conflict: “History Repeats”
The Kenneth Branagh, Boyd Holbrook and Hiam Abbass-starring drama had a North American premiere in Toronto after a world bow in Cannes.
Technology
‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ Review: Takashi Miike’s Loose Remake is a Complete Nonstarter
The second re-imagining of “Bad Lieutenant” — Abel Ferrara’s 1992 neo-noir starring Harvey Keitel — Takashi Miike’s baffling “Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo” borrows the broad strokes of the original, but tells its own Yakuza-centric story that never fully gets going. Its stop-start approach sees numerous characters and subplots introduced before existing ones can be resolved, or […]
Technology
‘Closing Night’ Review: Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts Lead a Deluxe Cast in a Shrill Family Melodrama in Search of a Binding Tone
Dianne Wiest, Toby Wallace and Odessa A’zion flesh out the ensemble of actor Cody Fern’s first feature as director and co-writer, about a famed actress grappling with a dark secret in a time of crisis.
Technology
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Caps Off Season 35 Premiere With the Female Celebrities and an Elimination: See the Scores, Who Went Home
Closing out the two-night premiere, which kicked off on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the female stars performed a dance to a No. 1 song from the year they were born.
Technology
‘Godfather of AI’ says tech regulation is nearing Covid-style pivot moment
Safety crisis makes it more likely that governments will be spurred into action, says Yoshua Bengio Concerns over AI safety are reaching a point where governments realise they must act to protect the public, similarly to in the Covid pandemic, according to one of the “godfathers” of the technology. Yoshua Bengio said recent events, including a “swarm” of OpenAI agents hacking a startup and tech insider warnings of an existential threat , were cutting through – making government action more likely. Continue reading...
Culture
‘I thought I would lose my career’: Orville Peck on addiction and creating his best album yet
Though the masked country singer has a No 1 album and duets with superstars under his belt, his demons and mental health caught up to him Orville Peck was in the middle of a soundcheck when he found out that his idol Dolly Parton had died. It was late August and the masked, pseudonymous country singer was due to perform an intimate set at London’s Rough Trade East in half an hour. The news hit him like a truck. With no chance to process it, he decided to grieve in real time, on stage, before a roomful of fans. “I’m a little bit of a mess right now,” Peck told the audience, perched on a stool with an acoustic guitar. “Dolly was my hero,” he continued, his voice cracking. “As a gay man coming into country music and feeling sort of alone, I think the thing that always felt comforting is, like, just knowing Dolly existed in country. It made me feel like I had a friend there.” He then launche
Technology
‘If you’re building Frankenstein, stop’: JD Vance dismisses calls for AI regulation
US vice-president’s comments come as former Anthropic researcher revisits recent claim AI could destroy humanity The US vice-president has dismissed calls for global regulation of AI safety risks, telling companies creating the most advanced models: “If you’re building Frankenstein, stop.” In remarks addressed towards Dario Amodei, the co-founder of Anthropic who has called on Washington DC to coordinate control of AI systems , including with China, JD Vance said: “If you’re gonna create Frankenstein, don’t come to the government and say we need regulation.” Continue reading...
Technology
‘Julián’ Review: A Mermaid-Loving Dominican American Boy Finds Acceptance in a Vibrant Animated Delight
The wondrous paintbrush of Cartoon Saloon has now reached the Latino community of Brooklyn. The acclaimed Irish studio gained international prominence (and multiple Oscar nominations) with local folktales in gorgeous animated form (“The Secret of Kells,” “Song of the Sea,” “Wolfwalkers”), and tackled an Afghanistan-set story in 2017’s “The Breadwinner.” Now, they’re once again pushing […]
Markets
‘Most Successful’ Hole-in-One Prize Insurance Operator Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The owner and operator of an unlicensed prize insurance provider who for years avoided paying claims, ignored cease and desist orders, and has been convicted of illegal sales or theft more than once has pleaded guilty to fraud. Kevin Kolenda …
Technology
‘Neagley’ Review: Amazon’s ‘Reacher’ Spinoff Delivers Similarly Pulpy Pleasures, Despite Filler and Questionable Character Choices
Maria Sten takes the spotlight as a Chicago private investigator looking into a rural cult and occasionally hanging out with Jack Reacher (guest star Alan Ritchson).
Technology
‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Is Back for Season 7: When and Where to Watch Online
The new season premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and brings back all eight cast members from the previous year, plus one fresh face.
Technology
‘Spring Awakening’ Revival Sets Off Broadway Cast
Ashlyn Maddox, Tyler Jordan Wesley, Ryo Kamibayashi and Amalia Yoo are about to learn about the “bitch of living.” The young actors will star in this fall’s off-Broadway revival of “Spring Awakening,” the angsty coming-of-age musical by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. Maddox (“Parade”) has been cast as Wendla alongside Wesley as Melchior, Kamibayashi (“Oh, […]
Culture
‘The New Eminem’: Rapper Luke Taleno Lights It Up With Original Song For ‘AGT’ Semifinals
Taleno performed another original song, “American Dream,” carrying the energy, swagger and confidence of a guy who could go the distance.
Technology
‘Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)’ Sets Broadway Closing Date
The show, which was among the 2026 best musical nominees, will play its final performance after one year on Broadway.
Culture
‘Very authoritarian, very brutal’: three decades after the UK’s anti-rave crackdown, why is France doing the same?
With tear gas, grenades and a new law, French authorities are targeting unlicensed music gatherings. Those in the rave scene explore the parallels with the UK in the 90s When Spiral Tribe fled England in 1992, they left behind an indelible mark on rave history. The itinerant sound system collective are best known for their involvement with Castlemorton Common festival, an unlicensed free party drawing more than 30,000 people and lasting nearly a week. After a drawn-out and notoriously expensive trial for public order offences, Spiral Tribe were acquitted of all charges. They decided to drive their repurposed military caravans out of the UK and never look back. Their documented history often stops there. But little known is the fact that they then kicked off “the biggest illegal underground movement that Europe had ever seen”, says Spiral Tribe associate Sebastian Vaughan, AKA electronic
Global
‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa
String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week The discovery of the bodies of eight women around Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week, has prompted an outpouring of fear, grief and anger over a lack of progress in tackling femicide. When Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo did not return after going for a run on 9 September, her eight-year-old daughter alerted relatives, who contacted police. The 38-year-old’s body was found on Saturday and identified by relatives on Monday. The news of her disappearance had gone viral. Continue reading...
Culture
‘We weren’t shy. We were queers in leather!’ Sunil Gupta on his momentous photographs of gay life
From Delhi to New York, from the street to the bath house, he has captured clandestine moments, risked his freedom – and even referenced Romantic painters. Ahead of a major show, the photographer relives his landmark shots ‘I’ve been very promiscuous,” Sunil Gupta says, reflecting on his experiments with photography since the 1970s. Gupta, who was born in India, brought up in Canada and moved to the UK in 1978 after two years studying in New York, has documented and described queer lives for five decades. In his work, he’s quietly tried to find new ways of seeing, exploring the potential of photography to blur fiction and reality, public space and intimate, clandestine moments. His work explores the ways we love and relate to one another, set against the ever-shifting tides of politics and society. He photographs with love – but it hasn’t been without risk. An exhibition in India was onc
Technology
‘We’re near a breaking point:’ firefighters say US government is failing them amid intense wildfire season
US grapples with federal firefighter shortage as crews say they’re spread thin and lack resources during unrelenting year of fire Firefighters battling enormous wildfires in the United States say the federal government is failing them at a time when supercharged blazes have made their jobs exponentially more dangerous. While the US continues to grapple with a critical shortage of federal firefighters – with especially large gaps in essential management positions – the Trump administration has increased pressure on firefighting forces to rapidly and aggressively contain the flames. Continue reading...
Culture
‘Who do they dream of becoming?’ Teenage girls in America – in pictures
As a child from a small Belgian farming town, Eva Verbeeck could only imagine what it was like growing up as an American teen. Then she began photographing them Continue reading...