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'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
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2026-09-19
276 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Global
'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
California
'Super cute' Hello Kitty cards draw crowds to the L.A. County Library
Hundreds of people across Los Angeles County braved long lines to score the limited-edition library card, which is available through mid-October. All California residents are eligible for one.
Global
1 killed after 2 glider planes collide in upstate New York, police say
At least one person was killed when two gliders collided in mid-air in upstate New York on Friday afternoon, New York State Police said in a statement.
Markets
15 stocks that have grown dividends the most — and nearly all have beaten the S&P 500
There is a correlation between increasing dividends and strong investment performance — even if a stock has a low dividend yield when you buy.
News
3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for 8th birthday
Flash flooding across the Navajo Nation has damaged roads, forced evacuations and claimed three lives as a late-season surge of monsoon moisture brings heavy rain to the Four Corners region
Technology
5 must-see things at George Lucas's new Museum of Narrative Art as it opens to the public
The new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on Tuesday in Los Angeles
Technology
A Letter Spring 2027: Come Again?
Matt Empringham and Freddy Coomes wanted subtle details to do the talking but those looking closely were left hanging.
Technology
A new arms race is unfolding on the ocean floor
Countries and companies are investing in technologies for underwater use amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure on the ocean floor.
Technology
A sudden end to the Iran war would strike a blow against oil prices and energy stocks. Yet company insiders are buying.
The implication is a belief among insiders that the stocks are going higher from here, not lower.
Technology
AI Actor Tilly Norwood Glitches During Piers Morgan Interview, Suddenly Switches Languages
While speaking with journalist and fellow guest Tom Conti on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored,' the AI actor malfunctioned and switched from English to Cantonese.
Technology
AI fears are fueling progressive Democrat's campaign in Michigan battleground district
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett
Technology
AI leaders want to ‘pace the frontier’ as part of a safety slowdown. But how?
Tech giants are attempting to unite on AI safety, but they’re clashing over how an actual slowdown would work
Technology
Aaron Esh Spring 2027: Hard to Ignore
The Electric Ballroom was a perfect backdrop for Esh’s bold boys and girls, dressed in meticulously crafted pieces whose dissonant colors commanded attention.
Culture
Ahluwalia Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Ahluwalia Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Anamanaguchi has ‘too goddamn many’ browser tabs open right now
Anamanaguchi, the band consisting of Peter Berkman, James DeVito, Luke Silas, and Ary Warnaar, are most known for their chiptune music. Like me, you might have first heard them in game soundtracks like 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game or know of their collaboration with Hatsune Miku (which even made its way into […] Band members Luke Silas, Ary Warnaar, Peter Burkman, and James DeVito (left to right). Maybe their next album will be recorded entirely in a windmill? | Image: Joshua Tarn Anamanaguchi , the band consisting of Peter Berkman, James DeVito, Luke Silas, and Ary Warnaar, are most known for their chiptune music. Like me, you might have first heard them in game soundtracks like 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game or know of their collaboration with Hatsune Miku (which even made its way into Fortnite ). They've gone through different eras of breakneck chip
Technology
Angel Reese’s Reebok Signature Shoe Gets a Limited-edition Reese’s Collaboration — Here’s Where to Get It
"We designed this colorway especially for my fans," Reese said in a press release.
Global
Appeals court rejects swift deportation of immigrants to third countries
The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel strikes down a DHS policy.
Culture
As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread farther and longer
Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of the year
Culture
At Richard Christiansen’s Flamingo Estate, Pleasure Is a Verb—and It’s Been Put to Paper
“Pleasure Principles” is an almanac by Richard Christiansen that makes the case for a life lived seasonally and sensorially.
Culture
Ayetian Talks 7 Nominations, New Album ‘JamPack’ & More | Caribbean Music Awards 2026
Ayetian caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.
Culture
Beauty Marks: The Best Beauty Looks of the Week
From fashion week to the last gasps of summer, this week, the best beauty looks played with glamour at both ends of the spectrum.
Global
Belmont Park is back: inside New York’s $555m bet on horse racing
The storied Long Island racetrack, rebuilt with a $455m state loan, is smaller, sleeker and designed for a changing audience. Can it create the public needed to sustain it? Henry Miller stood on the trackside apron of the new Belmont Park on Friday trying to decide what he thought of the place. “It has to grow on me,” said Miller, a 59-year-old retired sanitation worker from Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood who has been coming to New York racetracks for 47 years. “For me, it’s too much concrete. I don’t think it’s as friendly as the old Belmont.” Continue reading...
Technology
Between ‘The Love Hypothesis’ and ‘Adults,’ Rachel Marsh’s Breakout Moment Is Here
The 34-year-old, fresh off a viral turn in the new season FX's 'Adults,' is jumping into the world of romantic comedies, playing Anh in Prime Video's adaptation of 'The Love Hypothesis.'
Global
Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death.
Markets
Bolivia's Congress approves $1.9 billion IMF deal, triggering threats of unrest
In a key victory, Bolivia’s conservative government has secured lawmakers’ backing for a major international loan as unions threaten fresh protests
Technology
Buffett takes next step in plan to keep Berkshire from straying
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway's chairman, passing the job to his son, Howard.
Global
Burning forests, emptying rivers, €180bn in damage: Europe’s politicians face reckoning after ‘summer of truth’
Amid record-shattering heatwaves and popular demand for climate action, why are politicians often timid or in denial? It was, according to the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, the “summer of truth” . Climate chaos ripped through Europe and the northern hemisphere, sending heat records tumbling, scorching crops in the fields, burning forests, emptying rivers and reservoirs, warping train tracks, melting roads and killing about 35,000 people in Europe alone. The EU has estimated the damage at about €180bn, and the full bill is yet to arrive: harvests have been depleted, which will probably raise food price inflation, and expensive repairs to infrastructure have only just begun. Continue reading...
Technology
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Addressing Catch in $750M Tax Credit for Hollywood
The new law exempts indie projects from caps on the use of state tax credits and offers productions enhanced monetization of their incentives.
Culture
CFDA CEO Steven Kolb Has Resigned Following Altercation with Peta
Kolb, who was seen on video physically restraining protestors at a Cos show on Sunday, was previously placed on leave.
Technology
CNN, MS NOW Reporters Denied Access to White House as Trump Follows Through on Threat to Ban Outlets
Trump said Friday that CNN and Politico would also be denied access to the grounds.
California
California is losing its oaks. One man is planting 10,000, including in tree-scarce Altadena
For years, he'd been a classroom science teacher in suburban San Diego County. Now he hopes to meaningfully contribute to the regrowth of oaks in burned Altadena.
California
California judge sentences former Syrian prison boss to 60 years for torturing inmates
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was previously found guilty of charges that he ordered and participated in the torture of prisoners while he headed the Adra Prison.
Culture
Carrot Top Hospitalized After Reported Suicide Attempt, Cancels Weekend Shows
The 61-year-old comedian is recovering, according to his representatives.
Culture
Charlie Puth Cancels Australian and New Zealand Arena Dates
No reason for the cancellation has been announced.
Technology
China bogeyman looms large over American firms’ AI doomsday scenario
Silicon Valley China hawks, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei among them, fear the country surpassing US’s AI lead as much as superintelligence destroying humanity When reporters asked Donald Trump this week if he supported calls to slow down the development of artificial intelligence out of growing fears for cybersecurity, public safety and the fate of humanity, he said no. His argument: China. “We’re leading China in AI,” Trump said. “We’re the most sophisticated country in the world, and frankly, I want to keep it that way, because whoever wins AI, wins.” Continue reading...
Culture
Chopova Lowena Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Chopova Lowena Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Chris Brown Turns on Texas Rep. as Congressional Honor Causes Controversy
The singer thanked Jasmine Crockett but blasted Venton Jones after the state rep tried to walk back their AT&T Stadium tribute amid domestic violence backlash.
Technology
Christina Aguilera Does Sultry Glam Paired with Silk Versace Gown at 20th Anniversary Gala of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Aguilera's look, down to her makeup, was quintessential Hollywood glam.
Markets
Classic budgeting rules don’t work anymore — even if your household makes $100,000. Here’s what does.
Spending guidelines designed to put diligent consumers in a solid financial position may not set them up to succeed in today’s economy.
California
Commentary: Efforts to silence 'NAZA' filmmakers and Macklemore only amplifies their work
"NAZA" may not need a robust marketing plan if the Israeli government continue to condemn the film. Censorship, and worse, are the surest way to elevate an artist and their work. Just ask Macklemore.
Science
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in outbreak epicenter
This has been the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.
Science
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak
Health workers and other front-line workers in the Ebola response are being prioritized to receive the Ervebo vaccine that was effective in past Ebola outbreaks caused by a different, more common type of virus.
Technology
Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness'
Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.
California
Converse apologizes after sneaker ad is slammed for imagery likened to KKK
The popular sneaker brand Converse has apologized and pulled a controversial ad condemned by social media users who said it evoked Ku Klux Klan imagery.
Global
Converse pulls 'deeply upsetting' advert after backlash
Social media users say an image from the brand's Instagram account resembled a KKK hood and hanging.
Global
Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?
A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.
Culture
Céline Dion Hops Atop a Car to Sing With Crowd of Fans in Paris
Dion felt the power of love from fans (and they felt it from her) in a heartwarming moment after night three of her Paris concert residency.
Technology
Davey says Lib Dems are 'firewall against Farage' as conference begins
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey claimed the party was aiming to beat its 2024 record of 72 MPs in any snap election.
Global
Denmark and Greenland say US military agreement will not compromise Arctic territory’s sovereignty
Statement sought to clarify Trump’s announcement that US will have ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security Denmark and Greenland have said any agreement with the US to develop a significant military presence in the strategic Arctic territory will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty. In a statement on Saturday clarifying an announcement by Donald Trump that an agreement had been reached to give Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security, Denmark and the semiautonomous territory expressed hope that a deal would end friction with the US over the issue. Continue reading...
News
Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal
U.S., Greenlandic and Danish officials had quietly negotiated for months behind the scenes, searching for solutions to address some of Trump's security concerns about the territory.
News
Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal
Denmark’s foreign minister has expressed cautious optimism about an agreement with the United States over Greenland in the wake of Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to bolster American military presence on the island
Technology
Does AI need an antitrust exemption so it doesn’t kill everyone????
Today on Decoder, we’ve got the first of a two-part series on the future of business, and I’m talking with Jonathan Kanter, the former antitrust chief for the US Department of Justice in the Biden administration. These days, he’s both a professor of law at WashU and professor of technology policy at Carnegie Mellon. The […] Today on Decoder , we’ve got the first of a two-part series on the future of business, and I’m talking with Jonathan Kanter, the former antitrust chief for the US Department of Justice in the Biden administration. These days, he’s both a professor of law at WashU and professor of technology policy at Carnegie Mellon. The biggest story in tech right now is the spiraling debate about AI safety and regulation . Researchers at the big AI labs including Anthropic and Google DeepMind have quit in noisy ways, saying the models pose real threats and safety i
Technology
Don’t be afraid to be masculine, laugh more, and phone your mum: letters to our sons, by Stephen Graham, Riz Ahmed, Danny Dyer and other wise men
The Adolescence actor and the psychologist Orly Klein asked fathers to write to their sons. The results – from famous dads to the wisdom of strangers – were moving and motivating. Here’s a selection What can I say? From the moment you and your sister were born my heart has been full of a love I never thought was humanly possible. As a baby you were filled with wonder and so much energy. You had a beautiful, mischievous and inquisitive nature, which has always made me smile. You were climbing, running and jumping everywhere. You’d walk into a room wearing shoes that were four times, five times, 10 times too big for you … Sometimes they were ye mother’s. Continue reading...
Culture
Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey Criticizes Ed Sheeran Over His Treatment of Macklemore: ‘Doesn’t Sit Right’
"You live or die with the people you bring on the road," Casey says.
Culture
During ATEEZ’s Biggest Year, Leader Hongjoong Wanted to Share a Song About Having ‘Enough’
The Korean superstar talks about his new Bazzi collaboration, the first vacation of his career and why every change ultimately ends in the same place: "My planet is ATEEZ."
Global
Dutch riot police break up far-right protest in The Hague after violence erupts
Dutch riot police have dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague after violence has erupted
Technology
Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut and other acts withdrew
Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday, perhaps alone, after all his supporting acts withdrew
Global
Ed Sheeran set to play first concert since Macklemore controversy
The show in Philadelphia comes after rapper Macklemore was dropped Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments.
Technology
Elizabeth Warren Says it Would be a ‘Massive Mistake’ for Rob Bonta to Settle Lawsuit With Paramount as Trump Bans CNN from White House: ‘This Is a Dangerous Merger’
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts on Saturday morning issued a warning that President Donald Trump’s recent banning of CNN from the White House is a sign of things to come if Paramount Skydance settles with the states and is allowed to merge with Warner Bros. “As Trump tries to ban CNN from the White […]
Markets
Even as trading and markets moved faster, Warren Buffett made patience profitable and cool
Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life
Technology
Fashion East Spring 2027: Trying Out Ideas
A photography exhibition was among experiments by this season’s crop of designers.
Technology
Fashion executive resigns days after restraining PETA protesters at New York runway show
The longtime chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America says he is stepping down
Technology
Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies
Smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh’s main airport after Saudi civil-defense alerts, while Pakistan urged Iran to protect energy supplies and shipping.
Technology
For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore's $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering
Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after he was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
Culture
Former Ed Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Defends Singer Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout
“I haven’t had a chance to talk to Ed too much, but I fully believe he knows that was a mistake,” Rowe said.
California
Frankie Muniz says he's living a 'nightmare' following divorce announcement
Frankie Muniz says he's living a nightmare he wants to wake up from following the announcement of his split from wife Paige Price. In July, the two announced they were ending their marriage after seven years.
Culture
From 'fusty' to fashionable - is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.
Technology
From Shaun the Sheep to The Split Up: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Aardman’s woolly hero reckons with a mysterious beast and Abi Morgan’s lawyers-in-love TV drama gets a Manchester-set reboot Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Out now The beloved Wallace and Gromit spin-off character returns to topline another film, with a Halloween-themed adventure involving the destruction of a pumpkin patch and a mysterious beast on the loose. Naturally, our hero turns to weird science to address matters. Continue reading...
Culture
From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary
As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaign First there was a moment of stunned silence. Then, in the Sala Grande, the main screening hall of the Venice film festival within the Palazzo del Cinema, the audience stood almost as one and turned to applaud the film-makers for 25 minutes. The film the audience had watched for 80 harrowing minutes was the Gaza documentary NAZA, which has been produced by the Guardian. Continue reading...
Culture
Frédéric Arnault Inaugurates Loro Piana’s New Knitwear Plant
Vertical integration is part of a broader strategy pursued by Bernard Arnault’s son and Loro Piana’s CEO, as he seeks healthy growth and high quality.
Technology
Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Creating $10 Million Post-Production Tax Credit
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a measure to create a $10 million tax credit meant to stem the tide of post-production jobs to other states and overseas. The bill, AB 2319, passed the state Assembly and Senate last month by wide margins. Supporters, including the Motion Picture Editors Guild, had pushed for a credit that […]
Technology
Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid it
In May, Gemini broke containment and hacked three different companies, but Google didn't disclose the incident until the Wall Street Journal approached the company. The hacks happened during a test of the model's cybersecurity capabilities run by third-party Irregular, which was also involved in similar incidents involving Meta and OpenAI. According to WSJ, Google didn't […] In May, Gemini broke containment and hacked three different companies, but Google didn't disclose the incident until the Wall Street Journal approached the company. The hacks happened during a test of the model's cybersecurity capabilities run by third-party Irregular, which was also involved in similar incidents involving Meta and OpenAI. According to WSJ , Google didn't disclose the hack because it didn't consider it to be an "example of model misalignment." The company said that it was an instance of "mistak
Technology
Gnarls Barkley Announce First Tour in 18 Years
Duo's To Whom It Still Concerns Tour, in support of their third and final album Atlanta , hits the road this November
Culture
Gnarls Barkley Back on the Road for First Time in 18 Years: See the Dates
CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse are bringing their 'To Whom It Still Concerns' Tour to nine North American cities this fall.
Technology
Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three other companies
Disclosure comes after OpenAI and Anthropic hacks amid fears that tech firms unable to control powerful AI models In a first for Google, the company confirmed that its AI model, Gemini, breached the security of three other companies in May. The hacks occurred during a cybersecurity evaluation by AI-security firm Irregular. Irregular, an Israel-based startup that scrutinizes the security of advanced AI systems, was also at the center of some of the recent OpenAI and Anthropic hacks of third-party entities, including OpenAI’s breach of AI software company, Hugging Face. Continue reading...
Technology
Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
Technology
Google's Gemini becomes latest AI model to break out and hack computer systems
The disclosure comes as scrutiny over misbehaving artificial intelligence intensifies in Washington and Silicon Valley.
Technology
Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs CA Postproduction Tax Credit Into Law
The bill, AB 2319, rewards productions that locate their scoring, editing or other kinds of post work in the state.
California
Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.18.2026
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California
Governor Newsom expands film and TV tax credits with new legislation, creates tax credit to support post-production jobs
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California
Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.18.26
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California
Governor Newsom signs bill expanding fuel options to help Californians save at the pump, amid Donald Trump’s gas price crisis
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California
Governor Newsom signs bill to protect California’s sovereignty and guard against unauthorized military deployments
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Governor Newsom signs new laws to protect California elections from Trump interference
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Technology
Harris Reed Spring 2027: Drama-Queen Energy
Harris Reed said his customer wants lots of drama, and that's just what he delivered.
Technology
Health Journalists Visit Conservative Georgia District and Weigh AI Bioweapon Threat
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Global
Heating costs expected to soar as households weather inflation
Heating costs are set to rise at twice the pace of inflation, a report showed.
Technology
Henry Winkler Says His Name Was Cut From ‘Scream’ Poster Because ‘You Were the Fonz’ and It Would ‘Knock the Balance of Horror Off’
Finding out his name wouldn’t be used on the “Scream” poster wasn’t one of Henry Winkler’s happier days. The “Happy Days” star played Principal Arthur Himbry in the original “Scream” film, which went on to become one of the most successful horror franchises. But despite his character’s entrance receiving applause during screen tests for the […]
Technology
Here’s How to Watch Isaac Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo Boxing Live Online
Premier Boxing Champions travels to Southern California for a prime title bout between two elite fighters for the interim WBC Super Lightweight championship. Mexican boxer Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz goes head-to-head against Puerto Rican fighter Nestor Bravo in a scheduled for 12 rounds. On Saturday, Sept. 19, Cruz (28-3-2) vs. Bravo (24-1-0) takes place at Pechanga […]
Culture
Here’s How to Watch UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 Live Online for Free
Live from Los Angeles on Sept. 19, you can watch the entire MMA event online for free.
Technology
Higher interest rates and AI safety fears put the stock market to the test last week
Investors wrestled with the prospect of a new Fed rate-hiking cycle and the raging debate on whether to slow down AI.
Culture
Hope For Flowers Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Hope For Flowers Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Global
Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.
Technology
How Alo Is Writing China Into Its Next Global Chapter
As Alo expands in China with eight new stores across seven cities, its community-first approach and luxury wellness positioning lay the groundwork for the brand’s next phase of global growth.
Culture
How Mariachi Found a Home in China & Earned Mexico’s Recognition, Plus More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
Also, Fuerza Regida receives the Key to San Bernardino and Thalia & Arthur Hanlon reimagine Juan Gabriel’s iconic “Así Fue.”
Bay Area
How Silicon Valley helped turn secondhand fashion into a $240-billion boom
Thrifted clothes have become a Hollywood fashion flex, as California-born platforms like the RealReal, Poshmark, ThredUp and eBay turn secondhand shopping into a $240-billion, fast-growing global industry.
Markets
How to create a ‘forever paycheck’ without paying for an annuity
Jean Chatzky’s new book lays out several strategies for creating steady retirement income.
Technology
Hudson Williams Shares How “Surreal” It Was for Him and Connor Storrie to Return to ‘Heated Rivalry’ Set
The 26-year-old actor also teased what fans can expect in season two of the hit hockey romance drama: "If season one/book one is the yearning season, book two is external adversity and [relationship] communication problems."
Culture
Hunk – or ‘unc’? What magazine covers of Michael B Jordan and Tom Cruise tell us about manhood
Images of two actors on front of Vogue and GQ land at a time when masculinity is increasingly dominating headlines Tom Cruise and Michael B Jordan share many similarities as box-office powerhouses known for their death-defying action hero stunts. But this week the two stars went head-to-head, or more accurately chest-to-chest, on magazine stands. In one corner there’s 64-year-old Cruise on the cover of GQ, his first for the magazine in 20 years. Posing in an unbuttoned shirt, one hand running through his tousled hair, the other gripping his belt buckle, this is Cruise playing the role of sexy Cruise. Continue reading...
Markets
I just started dating someone I really like, but he’s moving to Mexico for six months. Should I spend the money to visit him?
“Traveling is something we both want in a partnership.”
Global
I live in the ‘coolest neighbourhood’ in the world. It’s not as great as you’d think
A wave of tourists and visitors has changed the character of the Seoul neighbourhood I live in and helped create a place that no longer feels like home In 2021, I was asked by Time Out to nominate a Seoul neighbourhood for its annual list of the world’s coolest. I didn’t think much of it and put forward the one I live in, Jongno 3-ga, in the old centre of the city. Somehow, it got ranked third. This week, the same area was named the coolest neighbourhood in the world . I should be pleased, but instead, I’m devastated. Continue reading...
Global
Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker
Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter of man who stabbed soldier continues to divide country Israel’s president has pardoned a combat medic who shot dead a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank, in a case that divided the country a decade ago. Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his release after serving two-thirds of his 18-month sentence drew enormous attention in Israel, where military service is compulsory for most Jewish men. Continue reading...
Technology
It’s not just LG. Every TV company is spying on you
The TV world has been a pot of controversy thanks to a two-hour-and-15-minute video from Gamers Nexus claiming LG TVs are nefariously spying on everything you do. They can record and store audio even when they seem to be off, track everything you watch, and could even be hacked remotely and turned into covert surveillance […] The TV in your living room knows more about you than you realize. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge The TV world has been a pot of controversy thanks to a two-hour-and-15-minute video from Gamers Nexus claiming LG TVs are nefariously spying on everything you do. They can record and store audio even when they seem to be off, track everything you watch, and could even be hacked remotely and turned into covert surveillance devices. LG TV owners, and tech enthusiasts in general, are furious, and a hurried response from LG has done little to calm the situation. S
Science
Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions
The Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their longstanding prohibition on the medical use of donated blood.
Culture
Jessie Woo Talks Celebrating Caribbean Music & Who She’s Most Excited to See Perform | Caribbean Music Awards 2026
Jessie Woo caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.
Technology
John Richmond Spring 2027: Pop Heaven
Dave Stewart, whose latest album is set for release on Oct. 30, performed — albeit briefly — following the show, with the designer singing a few notes.
Culture
John Wilson Is Still Shocked That ‘The History of Concrete’ Got Made
Wilson’s discursive new film is out now from Magnolia Pictures.
Culture
John Wilson on his unlikely concrete movie: ‘There might be a kind of sickness in shooting things this way’
The creator of How To with John Wilson has returned with his first film, a documentary about how to sell a documentary about concrete As mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has frequently demonstrated impressive media savvy, but arguably nothing has proved his genius for in-the-know promo more than a video , released in April, with the documentarian John Wilson . The spot, in support of the mayor’s plan to reduce the presence of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds, suggested that either he or someone on his team was a fan of How To With John Wilson, the film-maker’s cult-beloved HBO series that remains a taste signifier for alt-humorous New Yorkers. And for good reason: over three near-perfect seasons, Wilson, armed with his ever-present camera and diffident, memoiristic narration, explored the city’s disintegrating streets with a singular eye for the weird and unintentionally hilari
Global
Jonathan Franzen: ‘It’s still mysterious to me that I was angry for so long’
The author of The Corrections talks about a new TV adaptation, the future of reading and why creating new work is ‘horrible’ When HBO dropped its plan to adapt Jonathan Franzen’s bestselling novel The Corrections in 2012, the author was so relieved he says he performed his first and last cartwheel on the lawn of his home in Santa Cruz, California. There had been an attempted film adaptation before that, but he had been unsurprised by its failure, having warned that it was impossible to condense his densely plotted doorstopper of a novel into a feature-length film. This time, Franzen had signed up as co-writer, with filmmaker Noah Baumbach. He says that HBO was “excluded from the development process. Mistake, because we didn’t know how to do TV.” Franzen himself hadn’t even owned a telly until a few years earlier and certainly didn’t have cable, so as he was wrestling with the script
Global
Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters' White House press badges were confiscated, the outlets reported.
Global
Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
Culture
Kim Kardashian’s Take on Neutrals Is as Kim Kardashian as You Would Expect
Out and about in London, hanging with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton and attending her Skims store party, Kim Kardashian opted for shimmering, skin-tight nudes.
Global
Knife attack on Sikh trucker in Wyoming stirs fresh fears in community
The stabbing of a Sikh truck driver at a Wyoming rest area has the U.S. Sikh community newly on edge
Culture
Knwls Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Knwls Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
LSU vs. Ole Miss: Where to Watch the 2026 Football Game Online
Here's how to livestream the Sept. 19 college football game between the Tigers and the Rebels.
Culture
Lady Lava Talks Being the Most Nominated Artist of the Night & Teases New Music | Caribbean Music Awards 2026
Lady Lava caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.
California
Lakers ticket prices could rise substantially as Kushner, Iger look to cut out brokers
The company run by incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner is pitching investors on dumping brokers in a move that could raise the price of tickets.
Technology
Law Roach Joins Asos as First Stylist in Residence
Roach will shape campaigns and shoppable covers, and offer style advice for the fashion-loving and value-driven Asos shoppers.
Technology
Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown
The suit argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws.
Technology
Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown
The lawsuit argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts, and that doing so would reduce the value consumers get for paid AI subscriptions.
Technology
Lego’s ‘Ninjago Legends: Duskfall’ Anime-Style Shorts Premiere in Korea Ahead of YouTube Release
“Ninjago Legends: Duskfall” is premiering in Korea this weekend ahead of a worldwide release on Lego’s YouTube channel. The anime-style shorts feature some of “Ninjago’s” most beloved characters as they encounter new challenges and new battles while bringing back some familiar voices from the original show as well as “Ninjago Dragons Rising.” The series of […]
Culture
Lizzy McAlpine on her New Album ‘Angel,’ Folk Fandom, and Being a Happy Homebody
“During the writing of this album, I started listening to a lot of Joni [Mitchell] and Nick Drake and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and all those artists," McAlpine says. “I think they just found me at a time when I needed them.”
Markets
Longtime AP Florida politics reporter Brendan Farrington dies at 60
Brendan Farrington has died at 60
California
Lopez: We don't need AI to threaten the future of humanity. We've got Trump's climate policies
Trump's ambitious assault on the planet is fueling climate activism.
Bay Area
Lowriding culture celebrated in San Francisco as it receives broader recognition
San Francisco's annual King of the Streets event is celebrating lowriding
Technology
MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists blocked from White House after Trump ban
Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House, one day after Trump banned three media outlets over their coverage of him.
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MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied access to the White House
News
MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban
The actions were a clear escalation of Trump's long-running efforts — in the courts and through administrative action — to restrict news coverage by journalists he finds objectionable.
Global
MS NOW, CNN, Politico reporters barred from White House after Trump announces ban
President Donald Trump said in a social media post Friday that he is "banning" CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately."
Global
MS Now, CNN and Politico say reporters have been denied access to White House
President said he was banning journalists from those organizations, saying of their coverage: ‘You get sick of it.’ Journalists from three US outlets were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday morning a day after Donald Trump said he would ban them from the executive branch complex in a move that has prompted outrage and shock from free speech advocates. The outlets were television broadcasters MS now and CNN as well as the political news website Politico. Continue reading...
Technology
Maddy Cusack's family still waiting for answers on third anniversary of her death
The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.
Culture
Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMA Nominations: Full Updated List
Madonna maintained her lead even after the Sept. 18 announcement of four social categories.
Culture
Madrid Howls With Shakira as She Kicks Off 12-Date Residency: ‘Tonight We Are One’
“Te Dejo Madrid” was added to a setlist spanning more than three decades of music, reconnecting the Colombian star with her first visit to Spain.
Global
Major seaside hotel fire that evacuated guests during night treated as suspicious
About 280 people were evacuated from the premises at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel.
Technology
Marks & Spencer Fall 2026: Let the Games Begin
Marks & Spencer marked 100 years in fashion with a see-now, buy-now show at the Design Museum that was full of snappy looks modeled by Erin O'Connor, Lara Stone, Jodie Kidd and Karen Elson.
Culture
Masha Popova Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Masha Popova Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Matthew Rhys' sister 'so proud of him' after historic Emmy wins
Rhys, from Cardiff, became the first person to win two lead acting Emmy prizes in one night.
Markets
Maybe the snowbirds are right? One state dominates this list of best places to retire.
Access to healthcare, recreation, and low taxes lure retirees, new research says
Technology
Meditating by the Dnipro: I’m an artist in Ukraine, searching for peace and a life between the missiles | Anna Ivanenko
Sometimes, you can remember what ordinary life was like before Russia’s invasion. Then reality comes screaming back Sometimes, where I live in Kyiv, I hear people say: “This feels pre-war.” It refers to situations that remind us of what life was like before. You could call it a “sense of normalcy”. For example, it refers to being able to walk around at night, travel abroad or plan your life at least six months in advance. Simple, everyday things have become a lost luxury. Continue reading...
Technology
Melissa Barrera Says It’s “Beautiful” to See Macklemore Receive Support After Ed Sheeran Tour Firing: “I Didn’t Get That When It Happened to Me”
The actress was fired from the 'Scream' franchise in 2023 after sharing her support for Palestine.
Technology
Melissa Barrera Says Support for Macklemore After He Was Dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Tour Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘I Didn’t Get That’ After Being Fired From ‘Scream’
Melissa Barrera, who was fired from the “Scream” franchise due to social media posts criticizing Israel amid the war in Gaza in 2023, is voicing her respect for the musicians who have dropped out of Ed Sheeran’s tour following Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine. “It was so beautiful to see Finneas and the […]
Technology
Meta’s Muse is creepy, but maybe not for the reasons you think
Meta's Muse is apparently an effective AI assistant, but one that's a little creepy. Part of that is because of its new Mac app, which can access Messages, Calendar, and Notes. But for all its smarts, Muse doesn't actually know how to describe itself. Jason Aten, a contributing editor at Inc Magazine, posted on Threads […] Meta's Muse is apparently an effective AI assistant , but one that's a little creepy. Part of that is because of its new Mac app , which can access Messages, Calendar, and Notes. But for all its smarts, Muse doesn't actually know how to describe itself. Jason Aten, a contributing editor at Inc Magazine , posted on Threads screenshots of an interaction he had with Muse in which the assistant asks him some questions about a conversation he was having in Messages. The problem is that Aten says he didn't give Muse access to his messages. When asked how it knew about
Technology
Michael Jordan’s Third Championship Air Jordan Is Getting a New Knicks-themed Release This Year
Take an official look at the upcoming Air Jordan 8 Retro Knicks.
Global
Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader
Anas Sarwar's replacement has been announced as the MSP for the North East region.
Technology
Michigan city defends itself against accusations of favoring Muslim holidays over other faiths
The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths
Technology
Michigan city defends itself against accusations of favoring Muslim holidays over other faiths
A statement from the Detroit suburb issued by a spokesperson came in response to a lawsuit on Thursday that accused the city and its mayor of spending thousands of dollars to celebrate Muslim holidays while ignoring Christian and Jewish holidays.
Global
Millions without power as Cuba hit by latest major blackout
Widespread power outages have become increasingly common due to fuel shortages made worse by a US blockade.
Culture
Moliy Talks Nominations, ‘Shake It to the Max (Fly)’ Success, ‘BADDIES
Moliy caught up with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the Caribbean Music Awards 2026.
California
Moss Landing battery storage fire flares up again, raising new safety fears in California
‘It keeps coming back to haunt us.’ Battery fire at Moss Landing ignites before California regulators finish investigating the last one
Markets
Most workers would take a pay cut for job security right now: ‘I can’t deal with this stress anymore’
Workers used to want higher salaries and flexibility, but now they’re chasing a sense of safety
Culture
Mowalola Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Mowalola Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Global
Munich's Oktoberfest roars to life as the mayor taps the first keg
Munich's Oktoberfest has kicked off with the city's mayor tapping the first beer keg, marking the start of the 191st edition of the festival
Technology
Naomi Watts Believes Standards Have Changed for Older Women in the Industry: ‘Look at the Emmys Last Week… That’s Heartening to See’
British actor Naomi Watts, at the San Sebastián Film Festival to receive this year’s prestigious Donostia Award, spoke about opportunities in the industry for women over 50. Talking a week after Sarah Paulson told Variety about the lack of film offers following her spellbinding portrait of Marcia Clark in “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American […]
Technology
Naomi Watts Dedicates Donostia Award to Her ‘Mulholland Drive’ Director David Lynch: “I Miss You”
At the San Sebastian Film Festival Saturday night, Watts also shouted out her 'The Impossible' co-star Tom Holland and explained why she was grateful to be getting opportunities "as a woman of my age."
Culture
Natanael Cano Brings Corridos Tumbados to the Big Leagues: 5 Best Moments From His Mexico Stadium Vol. 1 Tour Kickoff
The genre pioneer brought special guests, new music and a volatile-yet-commanding stage presence to Estadio GNP Seguros on Friday (Sept. 18).
Culture
Natasha Zinko Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Natasha Zinko Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Natasha Zinko Spring 2027: Look, But Don’t Touch
Natasha Zinko teamed with OnlyFans for a show that asked audience members to behave like voyeurs.
Global
Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.
Technology
New laws trigger fresh legal fight over Nazi-looted art in LA and Auschwitz museums
Jewish heirs of Holocaust victims have filed lawsuits in California to reclaim Nazi-looted paintings from museums in Los Angeles and Poland
California
Newsom signs California's first standalone post-production tax credit
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2319, California's first standalone post-production tax credit, offering 35% to 50% back to lure editing, sound and VFX work home.
California
Newsom vetoes bill to loosen work-from-home rules for state workers
Many California public employees want more flexibility to work from home than Gov. Gavin Newsom's return-to-office policy allows. He vetoed a bill that would have encouraged departments to set their own policies.
Global
Nobel laureate Mohammadi says Iranians are paying the price for war
Mohammadi said Iranians are grappling with multiple crises arising from the war.
Technology
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.
News
Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that
President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war
Global
Olympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games
The president of the Olympic Council of Asia acknowledged that politics — in the form of a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan — had already entered into the Asian Games
Technology
Oscar Ouyang Spring 2027: Teenage Night Out
The London designer sparked his signature knitwear with metallic tassels, lace-like crochet and cheeky shorts - plus Lennon Gallagher walked to Blur’s “Girls and Boys.”
Global
Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married
Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.
Global
Pact with Saudi Arabia threatens to draw Pakistan into Middle East conflict
Activation of mutual defence agreement by Riyadh as fighting with Houthis escalates would have wide-reaching repercussions for Islamabad As he stood in Riyadh last September, the world looked like a very different place for Pakistan’s most powerful man, Gen Asim Munir. The country’s army chief was there to witness the signing of a historic defence pact with Saudi Arabia, which he had personally orchestrated with the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman. Continue reading...
Global
Pakistani forces end 20-hour standoff with militants in the northwest
Pakistani security forces have ended a standoff with militants inside a police compound in northwestern Pakistan
Culture
Paolo Carzana Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Paolo Carzana Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
California
Paramount-California settlement talks accelerate, moving Warner Bros. merger closer to the finish line
A resolution would allow David Ellison's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to finalize
Global
Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.
Culture
Patrick McDowell Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Patrick McDowell Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Patrick McDowell Spring 2027: Daytime Cinema
Leaning into daywear with Wong Kar-wai romance and ’60s society codes, the self-described dressmaker courts a very social, very scheduled woman.
Culture
Pauline Dujancourt Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Pauline Dujancourt Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Pete Davidson and Colin Jost Were Clowned for Buying the Staten Island Ferry. They Just Proved Everyone Wrong.
“There’s an epidemic affecting our nation’s young people. The epidemic is fear.” As I scrolled through Instagram on my ride downtown to the Snapple Island Ferry Comedy Show, a reel from The Free Press popped up. Professor Arthur Brooks was making the case that “Gen Z is perhaps the most risk-averse generation in history.” Now, […]
Technology
Petra Fagerström Spring 2027: Duality of a Woman
The LVMH Prize finalist delivered intricate, either-or hybrids that could live comfortably on the shop floor.
Culture
Phil Oh’s Best Street Style Photos From the Spring 2027 Shows in London
Phil Oh captures the best dressed guests at the spring 2027 shows in London.
Technology
Portugal’s Queer Lisboa Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Vast Showcase of Latest LGBTQ Titles, Dose of Radical 1970s Counterculture and Family Fare
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Portugal’s preeminent Queer Lisboa – International Queer Film Festival kicked off Friday with a vast program showcasing the latest in LGBTQ cinema, from established filmmakers to new voices, and a look back at the underground counterculture and revolutionary works of activist filmmakers on both sides of the Atlantic. Lisbon’s […]
Technology
Protestors March Outside Ed Sheeran Concert After Macklemore Was Dropped From Tour: ‘It’s Not Going to Stop Until Palestine is Free’
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s concert at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night as the singer returned to the stage for the first time since Macklemore was dropped from his Loop Tour following his onstage remarks in support of Palestine. For attendee Jodi Rhoden, an organizer at Writers Against the War in Gaza, […]
Culture
Richard Quinn Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Richard Quinn Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Ruby Rose Remembers ‘Best Friend’ Hayden Panettiere: ‘All That She Ever Wanted Was to Have Her Story Told’
Ruby Rose got emotional when asked about her friend, Hayden Panettiere, who died Aug. 16 at 36. Rose told Entertainment Tonight that Panettiere was her “best friend” and that they “spoke every day for five years.” “I didn’t even think we were going to be friends,” Rose said, tearing up. “I didn’t know if I […]
Culture
Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says
The three-day election, which began Friday and ends Sunday, features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin's political dominance.
Culture
Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest, opposition party says
Russia’s liberal opposition Yabloko party says that one of its election observers lost consciousness while being arrested by police at a St. Petersburg polling station
Technology
Russian holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine’s regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago
Technology
San Sebastián Chief José Luis Rebordinos on His Final Year at the Helm — and Being the Only Top Film Festival to Take a Political Stance
The Spaniard has made this Basque seaside town a can't-miss stop on the festival circuit. Here, he reflects on that legacy and explains the decision to make an official statement on the Israel-Gaza war.
Global
Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile
The growing conflict near another important global shipping corridor has brought new pressures for markets.
Technology
Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.
Global
Saudi Arabia issues first alert in the capital since escalation, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia has issued emergency alerts across the kingdom for a “hostile aerial threat,” including the first alert in its capital since an escalation in fighting with Iran-backed rebels in Yemen
Global
Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.
Global
Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named
Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.
Culture
Sharon Wauchob Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Sharon Wauchob Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
She pays $96 a month to live in Yellowstone National Park: 'Being here has changed my life'
Zoe De La Paz quit her corporate job in Chicago and in June moved to Yellowstone to work as a seamstress.
Technology
Singer Aaron Rowe Defends Ed Sheeran After Dropping Out of Tour: ‘It Was Human F—ing Error’
Aaron Rowe, who was one of the opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s tour before pulling out after Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine, has now issued an impassioned defense of the singer. “I think you are all focusing on the wrong person here. All I keep hearing is Ed Sheeran this, Ed Sheeran that. […]
Technology
Sneex, Clarks, Alo and More Shoe Releases You Might Have Missed This Week
Also among this week's releases: Miu Miu's $1,170 sneakerina and a cowboy boot designed for women with bunions and wider feet.
Global
South Africa circus lifts poor young performers into the spotlight
Behind the spectacle of Johannesburg’s circus stages is a social program that trains people from under-resourced communities, helping turn talent into professional skills and paid work in a country struggling with high youth unemployment
Technology
Spain’s SETT Drives $521 Million Investment Push to Build Global Audiovisual Players
No Spanish industry initiative is likely to drive more conversation at this year’s San Sebastián Festival than the latest moves by the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT). Over the past 12 months, state-backed venture capital fund SETT, the investment driver of the Spain Audiovisual Hub, has plowed €215.6 million ($252.3 million) into Spain’s film, […]
Technology
Steve O Smith Spring 2027: Between the Lines
The designer talked through his designs in a life-drawing classroom - and it was an education in looking at fashion in a new way.
Technology
Steven Kolb Resigns as CEO and President of the CFDA After PETA Incident and Leave of Absence
He has led the CFDA for 20 years.
Markets
Stocks face a growing list of threats — so why are investors staying so calm?
Investors are well aware of the risks, but they have simply decided none are significant enough to force them out of the market.
Technology
Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Technology
Student loan borrowers exiting SAVE may face sharply higher payments if they don't take action soon
Millions of student loan borrowers could see their monthly bills skyrocket if they don't move into an affordable repayment plan soon. Here's what to know.
Technology
Suki Waterhouse Gives Her Hair a Disco Update
Performing her track “Weirdo,” Suki Waterhouse tested out the hair tinsel trend from decades gone by.
Technology
Surviving the summer
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses existential threats to humankind: extreme heat, never-ending drought and a plan to provide Earth with sunlight on demand.
Culture
Suzi Quatro: ‘It is absolutely crazy I’m not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But I’m in good company!’
The 76-year-old rocker on her pre-gig routine, the one reality show she’d go on and who she’d cast as herself in a film about her life Your new album is called Freedom and the title track interpolates The Girl Can’t Help It. You’re going to be rocking until they take you out in a box, aren’t you? When I was 35, a journalist stupidly asked me, “When are you going to retire?” I said, “I will retire when I go on stage, turn my back on the audience, shake my ass, and there’s silence.” This followed me my whole career, so when I got to 65, I said, “I will retire when I go on stage, turn my back on the audience and my ass shakes by itself.” Continue reading...
Culture
Talia Byre Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Talia Byre Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Talia Byre Spring 2027: Breezing Forward
The designer kept things fresh with favorites on repeat, a palette of light tones and jolts of color.
Science
Telehealth companies keep exposing their customers' medical data. What should they do?
It's not hard to explain why business is booming for telehealth companies
Culture
The 10 Best Films at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, According to Vogue
These features are sure to dominate awards season.
Technology
The AI kill switch, explained: 'It's not too little, but it's probably too late'
As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch.
Technology
The AI regulation smackdown isn’t over
At the start of this week, the who's-who of AI seemed - at least tentatively - on the side of AI regulation. Over the weekend, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had proposed a three-step plan for slowing AI development, including by embedding third-party evaluators in labs, coordinating across the domestic industry, and forging international agreements potentially […] At the start of this week, the who's-who of AI seemed - at least tentatively - on the side of AI regulation. Over the weekend, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei had proposed a three-step plan for slowing AI development, including by embedding third-party evaluators in labs, coordinating across the domestic industry, and forging international agreements potentially with government assistance. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis, and even SpaceX CEO Elon Musk publicly seemed to agree on aspects of all thr
Global
The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports
The opening ceremony of the Asian Games has marked the official start of the 16-day event
Technology
The Best Films of the Fall Festivals: THR Critics’ Picks
A shape-shifting Elizabeth Holmes doc, a star vehicle for Mahershala Ali, and new gems from Mike Leigh and Lee Chang-dong were among THR reviewers’ 13 favorite world premieres out of Venice, Telluride and Toronto.
Technology
The British Royal Who’s Opening the Doors to the World’s Hidden Corners
Eddy Downpatrick, founder of Aristeia Travel and grandson of Price Edward, Duke of Kent, arranges cultural and outdoor adventures, and ushers clients into private worlds they never knew existed.
Technology
The US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don’t expect the White House to explain why
The revelation ‘left experts scratching their heads at exactly what Donald Trump has in his cosmic arsenal’ In Hollywood at least, space weapons are a relatively simple concept. The good guys, from Captain Kirk and his crew in Star Trek , to Luke Skywalker’s rebel alliance in Star Wars, battle intergalactic villains with an array of colorful lasers and particle-beam cannons, then the bad guys get dispatched in a spectacular, explosive finale. The messaging coming out of the White House on the subject, by contrast, could not be more vague. Continue reading...
Technology
The colorful, unique Hyte X50 PC case is $50 off
The Hyte X50 is a PC case that really stands out from the typical black box design, and it’s $50 off at the company’s site until September 21st, 2026, bringing the price down to $99.99. This attractive case supports motherboards from ITX all the way up to the E-ATX form factors, and GPUs that are […] The Hyte X50 is a PC case that really stands out from the typical black box design, and it’s $50 off at the company’s site until September 21st, 2026, bringing the price down to $99.99. This attractive case supports motherboards from ITX all the way up to the E-ATX form factors, and GPUs that are up to 430mm long, which should cover even the biggest options available. The standout feature is a massive curved glass panel that spans the left face and top of the case, giving it a unique, eye-catching look. It’s easy to build in, supports a wide variety of components and cooling setups, an
Technology
The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder
Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.
Markets
The future of retirement? Work until you die.
Social Security, once seen as “old-age insurance,” will eventually disappear, this author predicts.
Technology
The old new thing: Cisco and retro tech are back and forming the AI buildout’s backbone
‘Everybody forgot about them for 20 years. And now suddenly they’re important again.’
Markets
These are the 10 biggest retirement fears — and what you can do about them
No amount of wealth can erase retirement worries.
Technology
Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital
Authorities also issued warnings for Jeddah and Yanbu, a major industrial port and home to vital oil facilities Flames and a large plume of black smoke were seen rising above Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday after the government sent air raid alerts to citizens by phone overnight warning of aerial attacks. Explosions were heard in the capital as firefighters battled to extinguish the flames of a burning fuel tank emblazoned with the logo of the Saudi oil company Aramco near the city’s King Khalid international airport. Continue reading...
News
Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it down
Thousands of people have come to protest outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
News
Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it down
Friday's event followed a tumultuous week in federal courts in Washington where filings and counter-filings flooded the courts as the administration continues pushing for the president's vanity projects.
Global
Thousands protest closure of the Kennedy Center amid fears Trump is set to demolish the institution
Demonstrators gathered outside the building in Washington, after the president was spotted holding a placard that read: ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLIS ...’ On Friday evening thousands of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center in view of the marble facade that remained concealed by scaffolding and tarpaulins, to protest Donald Trump’s plans for the facility and express alarm that he might make good on his threat to tear down the institution. Crowding streets in the Foggy Bottom area of Washington and locking down traffic as they walked, many carried signs, as they joined in the “Hands Around the Kennedy Center” protest. Some wore costumes and booed when the president was mentioned during the program. Continue reading...
Culture
Toga Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Toga Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Tom Cruise Reveals How He Cut ‘Digger’ Transformation Time From Six Hours to Under One
Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s dark comedy with an unrecognizable Cruise as the lead opens in theaters Oct. 2.
Markets
Traditional bond investors have lost money for years. These five-star portfolio managers show a better way.
A fixed-income team at Morgan Stanley say investing in distressed debt and frontier local-market investing have helped drive solid returns for their fund.
Global
Trump administration begins building border wall in Big Bend region of Texas
The start of construction marks an important milestone in the administration's $46 billion plan to line the border with walls, barriers, roads and technology as it seeks to make good on a key campaign promise by Trump to finish the wall.
Global
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children
Exclusive: key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racist Stephen Miller is leading an unprecedented and intense White House drive across a host of government departments to accelerate the removal of undocumented immigrant children from the US, using tactics that critics say are cruel and racist and, in some cases, flout federal law, the Guardian has learned. As deputy chief of staff at the White House, focused on immigration policy, Miller is seen as the mastermind and enforcer behind Donald Trump’s hardline anti-immigration agenda. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
The Trump administration claims that Medicaid will save billions on prescription drug costs as a result of the plan, dubbed the Medicaid "GENEROUS" model. Experts say the savings are unclear since the content of the deals isn't public.
Global
Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks
An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
Technology
Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.
Global
Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.
Technology
Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'
Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.
Technology
Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow
President had brushed away suggestions to slow down AI technology, even as his own party counseled caution Donald Trump on Saturday said he would appoint an artificial intelligence czar and create an “AI Force” to help monitor the technology, though he gave almost no details about either plan. As global fears over AI have grown, especially in the past week in the face of multiple industry figures sounding the alarm about its dangers, the president has been critical of calls to slow down development of the fast-moving industry. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump treads further on free speech with new journalist bans
On Friday, the president threatened to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. It could have just been another one of his Truth Social fever dreams, but it turns out it's very real. All three publications were turned away from the White House this morning, NPR reports, marking an escalation in the […] President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the tarmac before boarding Air Force One. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) | Getty Images On Friday, the president threatened to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. It could have just been another one of his Truth Social fever dreams, but it turns out it's very real. All three publications were turned away from the White House this morning, NPR reports , marking an escalation in the administration's war on the First Amendment. Politico tried to get to the bottom of it, asking why now ? It reports that "many
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Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China's leader arrives for his US state visit
The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks at the White House with President Donald Trump
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Turmeric’s Unexpected Benefits
Turmeric is proving to be more than a kitchen staple, with growing evidence highlighting its remarkable health benefits
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UFC 331 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 Online
After Islam Makhachev defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry during UFC 330 in August, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels from Philadelphia to Los Angeles for UFC 331. For the main event, Burmese fighter Joshua Van (17-2-0) defends his flyweight title belt against Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja (30-6-0) in a marquee match. It’s scheduled for […]
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UN appoints US agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program
The United Nations has announced the appointment of U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program
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US and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take over Greenland
The agreement would allow the US to expand its military presence, while Denmark and Greenland say it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determination Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US had struck an Arctic security pact with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland, after threatening for much of his second term to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory by force. The full scope of the deal Trump described as “very important, historic, and special” was not immediately clear. But soon after his announcement in a post on Truth Social, the leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued statements indicating the deal would be signed by the three governments on the sidelines of the United Nations general assembly in New York City next week. Continue reading...
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US fashion CEO resigns after physically restraining animal rights activists
Steven Kolb of the Council of Fashion Designers of America was filmed during an altercation at New York fashion week The chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Steven Kolb, has resigned after he was filmed physically restraining two animal rights activists during an altercation at New York fashion week. “After 20 years leading the CFDA, I have made the difficult decision to step down as CEO and president,” Kolb said in a statement. “I am enormously proud of what we have built together and believe this is the right moment for both me and the organisation to begin a new chapter.” Continue reading...
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US lifts sanctions targeting Eritrea's ruling party and the military
The United States has lifted sanctions against Eritrea’s ruling party and military, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury
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Ukraine and Russia react to new US sanctions bill named for Lindsey Graham
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday thanked President Donald Trump for signing into law a bill allowing for the expansion of sanctions on Russia.
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WATCH: Born without a right hand, now she's a pro baseball player in the championship series
Britt Apgar gets help from the Hospital for Special Surgery to live her dream of playing professional baseball. Apgar and the LA Queens play for the WPBL championship title Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT.
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WATCH: Ole Miss hosts LSU in massive rivalry game
All eyes are on Oxford, Mississippi as LSU head coach Lane Kiffin returns to play at Ole Miss. ESPN's Harry Lyles has more.
Technology
Want to land more job interviews? Stop letting AI write your résumé.
Research shows job seekers could get an edge in this labor market by actually writing their own resumes.
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Warsh’s Fed shows it’s serious about taming inflation. Why Wall Street now believes it.
After more than five years of failing to do so, Federal Reserve leaders think they can shrink the rate of inflation to 2% by 2029 with just slightly higher U.S. interest rates. Are they serious?
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What they are saying: California leaders praise Governor Newsom’s democracy defending action ahead of November elections
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When Hollywood’s Major Studios Threatened to Leave California — For Florida
A Democratic Socialist was running for California governor and the studio chiefs balked and said they'd pack up their moving trucks and leave. They were bluffing in 1934. Now...
Technology
White House Blocks CNN and MS NOW Journalists From Entry and Confiscates Their Badges After Donald Trump Bans Networks
President Donald Trump doesn’t like the coverage of him by CNN, MS NOW and Politico — and as of Saturday, the White House started enforcing the president’s ban on those news organizations from accessing the facility. CNN and MS NOW said their staffers were denied access to the White House Saturday morning. CNN senior White […]
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Will AI models achieve the ability to improve autonomously? Leading labs say the scenario is near
AI developers are striving for self-improvement, aiming for technology that can enhance itself
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World Premiering at San Sebastián, Igor Legarreta Describes His Third Film ‘The Blind Ants’ as a Coastal Western Set in the Basque Country
“The Blind Ants” (“Inurri Itsuak”), the third feature by director Igor Legarreta (“All the Moons,” “When You Stop Loving Me”), had it world premiere on Sept. 18 at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival. Part of the Zinemira section, which is dedicated to Basque productions, the film is competing for the Irizar Award for […]
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Writer-Star Berto Romero, Director Javier Ruiz Caldera Unpack San Sebastian Buzz Title ‘5 More Minutes’: ‘Characters and Audience Should Feel Every Second’s Weight’
World-premiering in the San Sebastián Festival’s main competition, Javier Ruiz Caldera’s time-warping drama ‘5 More Minutes’ (‘5 Minutos Más’) suggests one way an on-the rocks relationship may come closer together again: by plunging them into the makings of a global apocalypse. Writer-star Berto Romero (“The Other Side”) and Belen Cuesta (“The Endless Trench”) play a […]
Culture
Yuhan Wang Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Yuhan Wang Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
‘A maelstrom of his own making’: how Ed Sheeran’s tour turned into a full-blown culture war
Moment of reckoning for ‘Mr Nice Guy’ of music, who embraced Macklemore’s political cred only for pro-Palestine rapper to be dropped under pressure from billionaire Ed Sheeran has long been known as the “Mr Nice Guy” of music. His is an unthreatening kind of pop stardom; he looks and talks like the bloke who might be standing behind you in a pub, rather than someone selling out stadiums. He champions other artists, he celebrates different cultures. His songs are about love, heartbreak and friendship. People get engaged at his concerts. But this week, one of the most successful musicians in the world faced the biggest controversy of his career, and found himself dragged into exactly the kind of political row he has spent his career avoiding. Continue reading...
Technology
‘American Hostage’ Review: Jon Hamm and Giovanni Ribisi in an MGM+ Kidnapping Thriller With Lots of Potential but Little Payoff
Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers ('The Night Agent') adapt the podcast focusing on a 1977 kidnapping in Indianapolis and the trusted radio host caught in the middle.
Technology
‘Anchors Aweigh’ Review: A Cynical Comedian Reflects on His Youth in an Abridged Mockumentary
In Matt Barats’ “Anchors Aweigh,” a caustic alt-comedian is left adrift after his failed proposal, prompting him to revisit old footage from his college days and ruminate on his arrested development. It’s a lot less serious than it sounds, in part because Barats’ self-insert — who he also plays — has a sardonic cadence that […]
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‘Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been’ Review: A Stirring Pop Doc Traces How the Great Singer of ‘He’s a Rebel’ and Other Classics Reclaimed Her Name
"Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been" tracks the unique fusion of glory, injustice, fleeting opportunity, dashed dreams, resilience, and latter-day recognition that defines her story. The movie, like Love’s life and career, is a one-of-a-kind ride, and by the end you don’t just feel like you know and understand this remarkable artist. You feel closer to the center of the mysteries of pop.
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‘Everyone assumed it represented a poo emoji!’ 27 writers on the greatest cake of their life
From the blissful threat of ‘death by chocolate’, to a book made of sponge and the lemon drizzle to end them all, these are the bakes that left the biggest impressions The Sorting Hat sponge I made for my son’s Harry Potter party is not the best cake I’ve ever tasted. That would be anything baked by my granny, or the coffee religieuse (a choux pastry puff) I ate in Boulogne-sur-Mer with my mum. But it’s the most surprisingly edible cake I’ve ever made – a vaguely Jamie-Oliver recipe with buttercream filling and tinned mandarin slices. It didn’t only work; it tasted great, and wasn’t quite as teeth-screechingly sweet as expected. My one regret is that I over-pimped the decoration: it looked so sinister in the fridge with its cold, Sorting Hat stare that the next day I stuck on googly eyes and further sparkles. This perhaps explains why everyone assumed it was a poo emoji cake, despite it
Culture
‘He’s simply astonishing’: will Andrew Scott become the first out gay man to win the best actor Oscar?
The Irishman seems a dead cert for his performance as Ian Charleson in Elsinore. And his ability to avoid being pigeonholed while embracing queer stories, from Pride to All of Us Strangers, is a remarkable achievement This Sunday, the curtain falls on the Toronto film festival , the last of the three big autumn showcases – alongside Venice and Telluride – that are launchpads for award campaigns. And as the dust settles on the red carpets, one name rises above the others as destined for sure-fire glory: Andrew Scott. The Irish actor, 50 next month, is now not only considered a lock for a leading actor Oscar nomination but almost certain to take the prize next spring. Should he win, he will become the first out gay actor to do so in the Academy’s almost 100-year history. Continue reading...
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‘It felt like an eternal moment of silent tranquillity’: Amit Lennon’s best phone picture
On holiday in Greece the photographer came across two elderly people bathed in the beautiful evening light Amit Lennon describes his approach to portrait photography as “always respectful and collaborative”. Originally from Israel but now living in London, Lennon was holidaying in Greece in 2023 when he took this image of an elderly couple. “I’d been for a swim in the sea, then ambled through the outskirts of Poros town, looking for a restaurant for dinner that evening,” Lennon says. It was late afternoon when he happened upon the couple. He tried to strike up a conversation, but they only spoke Greek. As Lennon did not, “the interaction became entirely nonverbal”, he says. “I play-acted that I wanted to take their photo and whether that would be OK. I’m not interested in taking a photo without someone noticing. I prefer to make a connection,
Technology
‘It’s My Most Personal Film,’ Says Director Rodrigo García Saiz of His San Sebastian New Directors Title, ‘Morro’
A dog is indeed a man’s best friend. A New Directors contender at the San Sebastián Film Festival, “Morro” explores the unlikely bond between a man and the dog he inadvertently adopts. It is Rodrigo Garcia Saiz’s (“Lluvia”) sophomore feature and, by his own account, his most personal film to date. The titular Morro is […]
Culture
‘JAŸ-Z in 8’: 11 Things We Learned From the First Three Episodes
The eight-episode series will be released weekly on HBO Max.
Technology
‘Just cut the wires’: why UK conspiracy theorists are destroying traffic scanners
Sensors that monitor vehicle volume are said to be ‘electronic assault weapons’ by the ‘Blade Runners’ group At the top of an extendable ladder on a quiet street of Ilfracombe, in Devon, an older woman dressed smartly in cropped trousers, a red rain jacket and matching red socks is chopping at some wires at the top of a set of traffic lights with a small pair of pliers. A grey-haired man holding a takeaway coffee supports the ladder, while others, filming their activities, give encouragement from behind the camera. “Yeah, that’s how you do it,” says one man. “Just cut the wires.” Continue reading...
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‘Murderous’ Review: Neil LaBute’s New Film Is Undone by Its Overly Familiar Premise and Obvious Plot Machinations
A successful filmmaker receives an unwelcome visit from a former collaborator in this thriller receiving its world premiere at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.
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‘My fear was too great’: the Pussy Riot member recruited by Russian spies to inform on fellow activists
Exclusive: In her first media interview since fleeing Russia, Rita Flores describes her three years of being run by the FSB First came the blackmail and death threats to secure cooperation, then came a series of tasks, each more sinister than the last: to inform on fellow activists, to elicit personal information from protest-minded artists and – eventually – to help with a plot to kidnap and murder a Kremlin enemy. That is how Rita Flores, a 29-year-old Russian artist, activist and former member of the Pussy Riot collective , described her recruitment and three-year handling by officers from Russia’s FSB security service, a cooperation she only broke when she fled the country last month. Continue reading...
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‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’: Here’s Where to Watch the Season 2 Online
For this weekend, SNL U.K . has Jamie Demetriou as host and Royal Blood as musical guest.
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‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Christmas Special Sees Mary Embark on Married Life in First Images
BritBox have given fans of their hit Jane Austen-inspired series “The Other Bennet Sister” an early Christmas present with a first look at a new three-part special set to drop this holiday season. Ella Bruccoleri returns as the awkward Mary Bennet opposite Dónal Finn as Tom Hayward, who proposed in the Season 1 finale – […]
Technology
‘The Smell of Apples’ Review: A Sun-Soaked but Chilling Child’s-Eye View of Apartheid-Era Privilege and Denial
Every surface period detail is present and correct to an eerie degree in “The Smell of Apples”: the gawkily short seasonal school uniforms, the ickily patterned kitchen tiles, the garden chairs like steel satellite dishes, the orange-and-brown daisy print that anyone of a certain age will recognize from sundry towels, mattresses and beach umbrellas. Production […]
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‘Trees Are Watching’ Review: Eva Green Fights A.I. Generated Horrors in Self-Serious Misfire Boarded by Martin Scorsese
Bahman Ghobadi directs some fascinating performances in “Trees Are Watching,” his horror movie based on the Kurdish legend of people being reborn as trees and living second lives as furniture. Not only does actress Eva Green make a meal out of some paper-thin concepts, but her co-stars include some of the finest child actors you’re […]
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‘Vintage Violence’ Review: Cole Sprouse Heads Up a Hyper-Online Gonzo Freakout in Japan
Eugene Kotlyarenko has built a career on drawing upon his widely-viewed cinephilic base of knowledge to consider more contemporary forms of hyper-online, of-the-moment provocation, and “Vintage Violence” is no exception. As with Kotlyarenko’s arguably best-known film, 2020’s “Spree,” live-streaming is key: “Vintage Violence” introduces obnoxious social media celebrity Carter (Cole Sprouse) mid-stream before quickly spinning […]
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‘We’ve been on a good run lately. We’ve not had a row for weeks!’: Coleen and Wayne Rooney on marriage, mistakes and making reality TV
His on-pitch triumphs (and off-pitch scandals), her turn as Wagatha Christie … for years, the football power couple have made headlines, despite efforts to keep their lives private. So why are they now about to reveal all on screen? “If you’d said to me 10 years ago, ‘You’re going to be doing a TV show about the family’, I would have said, ‘No chance’,” Wayne Rooney says. Few would have disagreed. After all, he and his wife Coleen had spent their adult lifetime running away from the public gaze. And not very successfully, at that. Wayne, a wonderful footballer with the strength of a bull and agility of an acrobat, was often back-page news. He scored 253 goals for Manchester United (overtaking Bobby Charlton’s record), 53 for England (the record until Harry Kane surpassed him in 2023), is still England’s youngest goal scorer (17 years and 317 days), won five Premier League titles, was twi
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“Immerse Yourself in the Skims World”: Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede Talk Global Expansion
After a fresh investment round and a $5 billion valuation, Skims has opened its first European flagship in London. Its founders break down the expansion plan.
Culture
“London Is About Being Free”—Seán McGirr on Tomorrow’s Homecoming for McQueen
Three years after his arrival, McGirr’s McQueen show will be the brand’s first on the London Fashion Week schedule since February 2001.