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10 must-see scares at the Academy Museum's killer new horror exhibit
From Bela Lugosi's original 'Dracula' cape to a room dripping with blood, here are the highlights of the Academy Museum's new celebration of horror.
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Technology
11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Tinashe, Gilla Band, and More
Stream new releases from Tinashe, Gilla Band, Julia Jacklin, and M83
Technology
12 Takeaways From Ousted Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s New Book
Bob Chapek expounds at length about his termination from Disney and his belief that ex-CEO Bob Iger stabbed him in the back in his forthcoming book, “Behind the Castle Walls.” Chapek, in recounting his 30-year career at the Mouse House, offers a number of other revelations in the memoir. Variety obtained an advance copy of […]
Global
17-year-old shot dead near his high school, no arrests
A high school senior was shot and killed down the street from Westbury High School in Houston on Friday morning, authorities said.
Technology
2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge
2026-2027 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge Challenge Materials Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, “Fueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.” As more and more aircraft are a part of the US’ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, […]
Technology
2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge
2026-2027 DWU: Middle School Design Challenge Overview The 2026-2027 challenge theme is, “Fueling Flight Design Challenge: New Energy Systems.”  As more and more aircraft are a part of the US’ National Airspace System (NAS), NASA and partners at the FAA, at universities, and in the aviation industry are searching for ways to increase safety, make […]
Culture
26 Thoughts I Had About Season 13, Episode 3 of ‘American Horror Story’
The Black Dahlia (a.k.a. Elizabeth Short?) and the gimp-suit guy are back! Yay, all my close personal friends are here.
Culture
30 Long-Sleeve Wedding Guest Dresses for Every Kind of Ceremony
Stay stylishly covered this fall and shop our edit of the best long-sleeve wedding guest dresses, from brands like Alaïa, Zimmermann, and Staud.
Culture
34 Thoughts I Had About Season 13, Episode 2 of ‘American Horror Story’
Honestly, feed me tree sap and poison, Jessica Lange!
Culture
35 Thoughts I Had About Season 13, Episode 1 of ‘American Horror Story’
I fear I screamed at Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery saying “Surprise, bitch.”
Technology
40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late
The nation’s cybersecurity agency has released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November’s midterms
California
5 heartbreaking takeaways from Charles Spencer's book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister'
In Charles Spencer's book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,' he reveals details about the late princess' battle with eating disorders and the press, and the affair that upended her marriage.
Technology
7 Best Hair Serums for Frizz-Free, Glassy Hair
Frizz, where? Achieve glossy lengths with the best hair serums. We included picks from Rōz, Paul Mitchell, Olaplex, and more.
Markets
A 10% risk-free yield? For some, yes.
This could be a bargain, especially for very high earners and those in high-tax locations.
California
A 30-year love letter to L.A. with a final revelation
How an ancient church in a small German town and a new concert hall in DTLA bookend my 30 years as classical music critic of the L.A. Times.
California
A grand display for Xi reveals the limits of Trump's summitry
The summit's stark lack of substance surprised even the closest China watchers.
Technology
A month after Nepal floods, families await answers about missing Ukrainians
Olena Kalynychenko is among thousands missing after devastating floods hit the Nepal-China border
Markets
A ‘death cross’ is coming for the dollar. Why Trump will be happy.
Don’t look now, but there are some technical reasons to believe that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was right when he declared to the financial markets that “I am the house now.”
Technology
AI Robots Dance in the Rain as Pingyao Film Festival Turns 10, Honors Ann Hui
The 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival opened on Sept. 24 with an AI robot dance by Unitree, a tribute to four late friends of the festival and the East-West Award for Hong Kong director Ann Hui. The ceremony took place at the Platform, the festival’s signature open-air theater inside the ancient […]
Markets
AM Best: US Mutual Insurers Doubled Net Income in 2025
Total net income for U.S. property/casualty mutual insurers doubled compared to 2024 to about $42.6 billion in 2025 as underwriting income surged to about $14.8 billion from a loss of $7.2 billion in 2024. According to a recent A.M. Best …
Technology
Aamir Khan to Receive Screen Icon Award as Singapore Film Festival Opens With Hur Jin-ho’s ‘The Assassin(s)’
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will present its Screen Icon Award to Indian actor, director and producer Aamir Khan at its 37th edition, with a 25th-anniversary Special Presentation screening of “Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India” alongside director Ashutosh Gowariker. The festival opens with South Korean thriller “The Assassin(s),” directed by Hur Jin-ho […]
Technology
Abbey Road Photography Awards Announce 2026 Winners
Japanese photographer Masayoshi Sukita was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Roberta Bayley received this year’s ICON award
Technology
Abortion Is on the Ballot Again as Post-Roe Policies Continue To Evolve
Four states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures in November, marking the fourth time in five years that millions of Americans will weigh in on their states’ abortion rules. The measures follow the Supreme Court’s “Dobbs” decision, which upended federal abortion protections.
Culture
Add to playlist: the defiant queer dancehall of Destin Conrad and the week’s best new tracks
Every one of the Grammy-nominated Floridian’s songs reveal a different side of him. His latest album, Roadrunner, is all languid reggae basslines and come-hither lyricism From Tampa, Florida Recommended if you like Kwn, Tyla, Odeal Up next Performing in Dallas, Texas, 1 November Destin Conrad has had a busy couple of years: three albums, one Grammy nomination and a string of collaborations with fellow R&B up-and-comers such as Bellah and Nia Smith. Pick any record and you’ll hear a different side of the 26-year-old. His spring 2025 debut Love on Digital pays its dues to the genre that raised him while swerving derivative cliches with small production quirks – a vocal glitch here, a skittering Jersey beat there. Last summer’s Whimsy is a sprawling alt-jazz album that was written in two weeks , inspired by his time in a high-school jazz choir. A year later, Roadrunner arrived as a cele
Technology
Adidas’ Localization Efforts Are Paying Off, Analyst Says
Localization efforts by Adidas "have paid off" in China, noted HSBC analyst Anne-Laure Bismuth, and that approach could serve it well globally.
Markets
Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti
The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.
Technology
Ai Weiwei Exhibits 500 Cast-Iron Combat Helmets at Australia Museum
The work was inspired by a controversy in which Germany declined to send weapons to Ukraine in 2022.
Technology
Ai Weiwei unveils his epic new Australian work: ‘90% of art is just garbage. Real art questions the existing order’
From his farm in Portugal, the acclaimed artist speaks about war, peace, the state of the world – and his 40 metre sculpture Mushrooms, on Sydney Harbour “It’s like a film set. Like it’s not real,” the bemused Uber driver says as we pass through a succession of silent rural villages washed with milky sunlight. He’s right: signs of human life are weirdly absent during our windy journey through the Alentejo. I’m making my way to Ai Weiwei’s secluded farm, nestled deep in the Portuguese countryside, where arguably the world’s best known living artist has quietly lived for the last six years. When I arrive, I am ushered inside a vast cathedral of a building, a replica of Ai’s erstwhile, and controversially demolished , studio in Shanghai. The space is cavernous. It’s gridded by huge wooden columns and its dizzyingly high ceilings are webbed with beams. There is no artwork on the walls, nor a
California
Airbnb’s behind-the-scenes fight for access to CA coast
Locals in Pacifica have had enough of Airbnb.  In recent years, the number of listings from the short-term rental platform increased 70% in the city just south of San Francisco that’s known for its crashing waves and coastal trails. The local police department has received more than a hundred reports of loud parties and trespassers. […]
Global
Alarm at UN over sanctions threatened by US on international criminal court
Group calls for proper enforcement of ICC rulings as Trump administration widens attacks on court The US threat to impose sanctions on the international criminal court (ICC) as an institution, not just its leading judges, could fundamentally disrupt its operation and needed to be resisted, a coalition of countries to defend international law heard at the United Nations on Friday. Ronald Lamola, South Africa ’s foreign minister, issued the warning at an event during the UN general assembly called to protect the system of international law from a growing array of threats, including open flouting of its tenets and rulings by Israel . Continue reading...
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Alberta’s self-image as world’s only rat-free region shattered by discovery of rat
Province’s rat patrol called in to investigate as town of Bowden announces discovery of dead vermin For more than seven decades, residents of Alberta have shared something in common with Antarctica and the high Arctic: all locations are officially free of rats. But on Thursday the Canadian province’s reputation as a firewall against rodent infestation took a hit when the town of Bowden announced the discovery of a dead rat and called on the province’s “rat patrol” to investigate. Continue reading...
Technology
Alexander Ludwig Was Frustrated by a Lack of Good Roles. Then Mike White Called
Ludwig may have had his breakout moment with 2012's 'The Hunger Games,' but feels he just reached his "I made it" moment with a stacked lineup of projects, from 'Unabomber' to 'The White Lotus' to his directorial debut 'Billings.'
Technology
Alexander Ludwig on ‘Unabomber’ Movie, His ‘Hunger Games’ Death Scene and ‘White Lotus’ Season 4: ‘It’s F—ing Wild’
Alexander Ludwig is meeting me on Zoom from a small cafe in the south of France. “Apologies, but my internet connection in my Airbnb is so terrible,” he says. “Hopefully it doesn’t get too loud.” Then he cracks, “This is my really hard life right now.” Life is anything but hard for the 34-year-old actor. […]
Technology
All Things Go, CBGB, Global Citizen 2026 Festivals Canceled
The New York City events were scrapped due to severe weather conditions
Technology
Aminé’s New Balance 992 ‘Outdoor School’ Is the Perfect Fall Sneaker
Inspired by the Oregon field science program of the same name.
Technology
An absence of significant economic slowdown doesn't mean no signs of stagflation risks. Here's why
Keep watch for signs of stagflation, even if there isn't a significant slowdown in the economy, according to J.P. Morgan.
Technology
Analyst Predicts Nike Stock Could Fall to $30 After S&P 100 Drop
Bank of America analyst Lorraine Hutchinson cut Nike shares this week on an "underperform" rating of the stock.
Culture
Ancient Wall Found in Paris May Solve Mystery of City’s Origins
A 72-foot wall discovered beneath a hospital on the Île de la Cité could help settle a decades-long debate over the location of ancient Lutetia.
Technology
Appeals court rules that states can regulate Kalshi’s sports prediction markets, dealing another legal blow to platforms
The decision is the second in less than a month by an appeals court that states have a role in regulating sports-related event contracts.
Markets
Apple’s expensive new iPhones could be a double-edged sword for the company
Bernstein analysts suggest Wall Street isn’t properly modeling the extent to which gross margins, a profit metric, could take a hit due to the rising costs of smartphone components.
Technology
Ari Emanuel Details Hollywood Rise in New Memoir: Harvey Weinstein Feuds, Signing Martin Scorsese and a Tense Evening With Larry David and Elon Musk
Ari Emanuel has spent more than three decades making deals, building companies and occasionally screaming his way through Hollywood. Now, the superagent-turned-media mogul is telling his own story. In a new memoir “Roll the Calls,” released Sept. 22, Emanuel chronicles his rise from the CAA mailroom to one of the most powerful positions in entertainment […]
Culture
Arthur Arbesser Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear
Arthur Arbesser Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
As America Observes Dolly Day, a Look at The Enduring Qualities of ‘9 To 5’
“What this [songwriting] job is, it’s empathy,” says Steve Earle. “A song like ‘9 to 5’ is sort of the ultimate statement of that."
California
Aseguradoras dicen que están empezando a emitir nuevas pólizas de seguro de viviendas en California, pero ¿cuántas?
This article is also available in English. Read it here. Las compañías de seguros están comenzando a emitir nuevas pólizas en California después de años de reticencia debido al creciente riesgo de incendios forestales. El Departamento de Seguros del estado afirma que esto significa que las nuevas regulaciones del comisionado saliente Ricardo Lara, destinadas a […]
Culture
At 77, Artist Imelda Cajipe Endaya is the First Woman to Receive Top Philippine Honor
The recognition honors Endaya’s more than five decades of pioneering work in feminist and socially engaged art.
Technology
At Climate Week, Attendees Talked About Everything But The Weather
The Climate Leaders Roundtable Breakfast promised candid dialogues on topics within the intersection of technology, fashion, and climate.
Culture
At Gucci, Demna Wants You to Half-Wear a Jacket
In his latest collection, the designer showed us an in-between styling move for in-between times.
Science
At least five candidates vie to become the next WHO leader, as questions over U.S. role loom
At least five candidates are in the running to become the next director-general of the WHO, a job that will come with extraordinary challenges.
Technology
Atlanta is getting pandas: China's Xi revives a longtime diplomatic strategy at summit with U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing's decades-old charm offensive.
Global
Austrian yodelers take their voices underground, turning a parking garage into the Alps
Yodeling fans in Austria have found an unusual practicing location for their sessions: an underground parking garage in the city of Graz
Culture
BLACKPINK’s LISA Designed Meta Glasses With Charms Inspired by Her Pets & Exclusive Digital Treats
Available now, the collab includes two distinct styles of AI glasses, with surprise features for fans.
Technology
Bar CC, From the Crane Club Team, Is Letting the Cocktails Shine
The new upscale lounge space is in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality.
Culture
Beabadobee Blasts to No. 1 on ARIA Chart With ‘Pylon’
"Pylon" is the Filipino-British singer and songwriter’s fourth studio album and first leader.
Culture
Best Red Light Therapy Masks of 2026, Our Top LED Face Masks
The best red light therapy masks treat acne, fine lines, and more. Shop our top pick, the Omnilux Contour Face Mask, and our other favorite LED face masks.
California
Biologists move unprecedented Orange County sea turtle eggs to protect them from hurricane-driven waves
The olive ridley sea turtle eggs will incubate at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
Technology
Bleecker Street Names Frank Martinez as Head of Distribution
Bleecker Street has tapped Frank Martinez as the head of distribution. Martinez will join the film company immediately and will oversee its theatrical distribution strategies, planning and execution across the Bleecker Street and Crosswalk slates. “Frank is one of the most insightful, analytical and creative minds in theatrical distribution,” said Kent Sanderson, the CEO of […]
Culture
Blumarine Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Blumarine Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Global
Boat heading from Tanzania to Congo on Lake Tanganyika capsizes, leaving at least 41 dead
A boat heading from Tanzania to Congo on Lake Tanganyika has capsized, leaving at least 41 people dead
Culture
Bono Says Dolly Parton ‘Sang Her Heart Out’ for Her Final Recording With U2
Recorded in June, the collaboration became an unexpectedly poignant farewell between two music legends.
Technology
Box Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Makes $3.8 Million in Previews, Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ at $2.7 Million
Sony’s “Resident Evil,” last week’s zombie-infested box office champion, will face a few new challengers as it attempts to stay No. 1 for the second week in a row. Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame Encore” re-release, Paramount and Brad Pitt’s survival thriller “Heart of the Beast,” A24 and Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime” and Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s animated […]
Technology
Brakence Returns With New Song “Ready or Not”
It’s his first solo release since his 2022 album Hypochondriac
Technology
Brightline reworks debt in bankruptcy court, high-speed trains to keep running
The Brightline companies that bet more than $5 billion on developing the nation’s only privately held passenger railroad are reworking their debt in bankruptcy court, but the bright yellow trains will continue running between Miami and Orlando
Culture
Brioni Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Brioni Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
British climber dies after falling 60m on Spanish mountainside
The identity of the 28-year-old man, who fell down a vertical gully to his death, is yet to be confirmed.
Global
British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June
Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was cleared of several sexual offences in July but a jury was undecided on three rape charges.
Culture
Brooks and Capehart on Trump's warm welcome for China's Xi Jinping
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, President Trump's warm welcome for the Chinese leader and Trump banning some journalists from the White House.
Technology
Bryce Dallas Howard on the Declining Statistics for Female Directors in Hollywood: ‘Whatever Is Currently Being Done is Not Enough’
Bryce Dallas Howard is calling on Hollywood to make a change. While at Variety’s L.A. Power of Women event on Wednesday in Beverly Hills, the actress and filmmaker reflected on the declining statistics for women directors in Hollywood. A 2025 study described the year as a “Great Recession” for female filmmakers, with just nine women […]
California
California delegation wraps historic participation at Climate Week NYC — demonstrating strong climate and economic leadership on the world stage
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California's oldest family-owned winery declares bankruptcy as wine industry struggles
California's oldest family-run winery has filed for bankruptcy protection, another sign of the struggles in the wine industry.
Culture
Calvin Harris’ 2027 Tour of Australia Is Already a Record-Smasher
The Scottish DJ's tour of Australia has sold more than 330,000 tickets, a national record for a headline DJ.
Technology
Can Apple Home’s AI camera features outsmart Amazon’s and Google’s? I put them to the test
A few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out, glanced down, and saw a "motion detected" notification from my security camera. "Just […] I used Google’s Nest Doorbell (left), Aqara’s HomeKit-compatible G400 (center), and the Ring Pro 4K (right) to test the new AI features of Gemini for Home, Apple Intelligence for Home, and Amazon’s Ring. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge A few years back, I was at a beachside Easter egg hunt, watching my kids dash through sand dunes searching for sweet treats. My phone buzzed in my pocket; I ignored it. A moment later, it buzzed again. I pulled it out, glanced down, and saw a "motion detected" notification from my security camera. "Just my dog in the yard," I though
California
Can Democrats flip the House? Here's the latest in key races
Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of the House. Here are five races to watch before the Nov. 3 elections.
Technology
Can Imax, Dolby and New VR Glasses Help Meta Reboot Its Immersive Entertainment Ambitions?
Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a major VR product this week, with the company turning to Disney, Imax, Dolby, James Cameron and others to help create a cadence of content.
Culture
Cardi B brings star power as Roberto Cavalli goes wild at Milan Fashion Week
Cardi B adds star power to Milan Fashion Week as she arrives at the Roberto Cavalli runway show
Culture
Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Will Return For ‘American Idol’ Season 25
Also linking up with the trio of judges is Emmy Award-winning OG host and producer Ryan Seacrest.
Technology
Carrie-Anne Moss, Hudson Williams Are at the Center of Witchy ‘Yaga’ Trailer
An Alanis Morissette cover of 'Season of the Witch' soundtracks the full-length trailer of the Crave/AMC+ series from creator Kat Sandler.
Markets
Catastrophe-Bondholders Bet Hurricane Polo Won’t Trigger Losses
Investors in a catastrophe bond targeting Mexico are betting they’ll be spared losses as Hurricane Polo looks set to avoid landfall as a dangerously destructive storm. “I’d never say never,” said Florian Steiger, chief executive of Zurich-based cat-bond manager Icosa …
Technology
Catherine Zeta-Jones Shows How Women Over 50 Can Do Sheer Dressing With a Touch of Sparkle
The actress paired her beaded Zuhair Murad gown with a matching sheer cape for the "Kill Jackie" premiere in London.
Technology
Chanel Names Lucia Pieroni to Top Makeup Role
Pieroni is now the house’s creative makeup director.
Culture
Check mate: what to wear with checked trousers
From tartan to plaid, these styles come into their own during pumpkin-spice season Continue reading...
Technology
China's Xi urges U.S. to cooperate on AI
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday at the White House.
Technology
Chris Hansen Reacts to ‘Primetime’ and Robert Pattinson’s Portrayal of Him: ‘So Bizarre’ and ‘Detached From Reality’
Chris Hansen finally took a seat for “Primetime,” and he was not happy about the portrayal of himself. The former “To Catch a Predator” host said on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime” in August that he left the offices of distributor A24 without seeing the film due to the legal agreement they wanted him to […]
Technology
Chris Hansen Strikes Back at ‘Primetime’ Movie (Again) With ‘I’m Chris Hansen’ Documentary Trailer
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Global
Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump releases data from Nolan Wells’ cellphone
Messaging ‘very telling’, says Crump after grand jury said it found no evidence of criminal conduct in teen’s death Civil rights attorney Ben Crump released information from a forensic examination of Nolan Wells’ cellphone as well as details of the official autopsy on Thursday, just days after a Mississippi grand jury said it found no evidence of criminal conduct in the teen’s death. Attorneys representing the 18-year-old Black college student’s family have called for transparency, asking that the grand jury investigative materials and the official autopsy report be publicly released. Continue reading...
Markets
Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation
Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.
Technology
Coca-Cola hires Rob Gehring from Monster Energy to run its North American operations
Coca-Cola is trying to maintain growth as consumers face higher gas and grocery prices.
Culture
Common Accepts SAG-AFTRA & SoundExchange’s Artist Impact Award: ‘Makes Me Feel Like I’ve Got to Do More’
The new award honors an artist whose work crosses creative boundaries.
Technology
Congo faces health worker shortage as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says
Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, particularly in the eastern province of North Kivu where cases have surged 73% over three weeks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Global
Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials
At least 14 people have died in a plane crash in Congo, including two senior military officials, according to the Congolese military
California
Cooper Flagg trading card with game-worn debut patch sparks auction frenzy, sells for $8.04 million
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg's card is now the third-most expensive NBA card and fifth-highest sports card, surpassing Flagg's previous best by 20 times.
Technology
Costco makes progress on a key membership metric. Here's our new price target on the stock
Costco's membership renewal rates moved in the right direction. But the debate isn't totally settled just yet.
Technology
Could Cardi B Win Best Hair This Fashion Month?
See all looks she styled during the spring 2027 runway season.
Technology
Cricut’s new compact crafter prints, cuts, and laminates stickers
Cricut announced its first crafting machines with printing capabilities that are primarily designed as all-in-one solutions for turning photos and other images into pre-cut stickers. The Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are also two of the smallest machines in the company's current lineup and seem ideal for those whose crafting aspirations […] Cricut announced its first crafting machines with printing capabilities that are primarily designed as all-in-one solutions for turning photos and other images into pre-cut stickers. The Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are also two of the smallest machines in the company's current lineup and seem ideal for those whose crafting aspirations may be limited by their available storage space. Starting at $299 , the Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut is the larger and more expensive of the two n
Markets
Crypto Exchange Bitget Says Hackers Stole $352 Million
Crypto exchange Bitget reported an estimated $351.6 million in unauthorized transfers from some of its wallets and temporarily suspended withdrawals. “User funds are safe,” Chief Executive Gracy Chen said in a post on X early Friday in Singapore. “The full …
Technology
Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack
Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack
Culture
Cuban National Convicted for International Alien Smuggling and Money Laundering Conspiracy
A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted a Cuban National for his role in an international alien smuggling and money laundering conspiracy.
Technology
Cybersecurity Stocks Are So Hot Investors Question Staying Power
Shares of cybersecurity companies have soared in recent months on bets that the threats posed by cutting-edge AI models will be a boon for their businesses. But some of the stocks have run up so much that investors are questioning …
Science
DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals
Experts working on database that could identify particular breeds involved in crimes, or rule out canine suspects From tracking criminals to sniffing out drugs, dogs have long helped police crack cases. Now experts are hoping a database of canine DNA could offer vital leads. While hair, saliva and other canine material may be found at crime scenes, or on individuals connected to incidents, scientists say they are often not fully investigated. Continue reading...
Culture
Dakota Johnson Says She and Taylor Swift ‘Work Really Well Together’ on ‘Patient Zero’ Video
The 'Verity' star opened up about their longtime friendship and why their latest collaboration came naturally.
Global
Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed
Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.
California
Danny DeVito on directing 'Hoffa' and 'taking the final blow' for working people
Starring Jack Nicholson as the pug-nosed labor leader, the 1992 drama is screening in 70mm for the first time in more than 30 years at Beyond Fest.
Technology
David Ellison, Tech Titans and Fox News Hosts Attend White House State Dinner Honoring China’s President
Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, Jesse Watters and Laura Ingraham were among the attendees of the dinner, hosted by President Trump.
Technology
Denim Trends From London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week was a melting pot of creative washes, youthful styling and extreme silhouettes.
Technology
Descendants of Nazi-Persecuted Jewish Collector Demand Cancellation of Sotheby’s Pissarro Painting Sale, Artist Imelda Cajipe Endaya is First Woman to Receive Top Philippine Honor, and More: Morning Links for September 2
Here's what we're reading this morning.
Technology
Details on U.S.-China trade negotiations coming Monday, USTR Greer says
Top White House trade official Jamieson Greer said the two days of talks between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi brought some trade matter agreements.
Technology
Diplomacy or ‘diplotainment’? Key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Washington
Xi Jinping’s visit heavy on symbolism but no sign closed-door meeting yielded breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and Iran Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on AI, trade and a growing US-China strategic rivalry expected to feature on an elaborate state visit that critics say went big on style but lacked substance. Here are the key takeaways from Xi’s first visit to Washington in more than a decade. Continue reading...
Technology
Disney Seeking “Director of AI Enablement” After Warning of Layoffs Amid Companywide AI Push
A memo sent by a Disney legal executive said the company is overhauling "how work gets done," which requires "taking a dispassionate look at every aspect of how we do our work, so we can do it in a more efficient and cost-effective manner."
Global
Divers recover a total of 52 bodies from capsized ferry in Indonesia after a dayslong search
Divers in Indonesia have recovered 52 bodies following the capsizing of a ferry in rough seas earlier this month
Technology
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani first to top MLB jersey sales at end of 4 straight seasons
Shohei Ohtani has become the first player to lead Major League Baseball jersey sales at the end of four straight seasons since the sport started tracking figures in 2010, among four players in the top 20 on the two-time World Series champion Los Angele...
Technology
Dolly Parton Returns to the Big Screen as ‘9 to 5’ Heads Back to Theaters
The 1980 film starring Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin will be re-released in theaters for one week with ticket proceeds benefiting the Dollywood Foundation
California
Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono before she died that will be on U2's next album
Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono just months before she died that will be included on U2's upcoming album 'Carnaval De Luz.'
Technology
Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Comedy Returning to Theaters to Support Late Icon’s Foundation
The weeklong theatrical run from Oct. 9 will see net proceeds from ticket sales supporting the flagship Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launched by the late Queen of Country Music.
Technology
Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ Returns to Theaters With Ticket Sales Donated to Dollywood Foundation After Star’s Death
Dolly Parton’s hit 1980 comedy “9 to 5” will return to theaters next month for one week in the wake of the country superstar’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80. All U.S. ticket sales will be donated to The Dollywood Foundation to support its flagship program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. “9 to 5” will […]
Culture
Domelipa, Now Known as Dome, Breaks Down 5 Essential Tracks From Debut Album ‘La Del Arroba’
"I want to show the side of me that no one has seen through my music," says the influencer-turned-singer.
Culture
Dove Cameron and Damiano David Are Married! See the First Photos Here
The musicians wed in a civil ceremony in the Tuscan town of Montalcino, wearing coordinating suits.
California
Dove Cameron and Damiano David tie the knot
On Thursday, 30-year-old Dove Cameron married 27-year-old Damiano David in a civil ceremony at the town hall in Montalcino, Italy.
Culture
Dylan Gossett on Expanding His Troubadour Sound With New Album, Touring with Mumford & Sons and ‘Trying to Make the Best Songs Possible’
Texan Dylan Gossett talks about how fatherhood inspired songs on his new album.
Global
E-bikes seized by police sold on at auction, BBC finds
Thousands of electric motorbikes are confiscated annually because they are suspected of being driven illegally or used in a crime - most are destroyed, but last year police sold at least 161.
Technology
EU vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk
The European Union says it's ready to defend a 120 million euro fine issued to social media platform X
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EU’s New Greenwashing Rules Put Fashion’s Sustainability Claims in Crosshairs
As the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive takes effect, brands must back up environmental marketing with specific evidence—or risk silence becoming its own liability.
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Jessica McCormack to Join Heritage Jewelry Houses, Opening a Store on Place Vendôme
The upstart diamond jeweler will be moving into Place Vendôme in Paris in early 2027, its first European unit outside the U.K.
Science
Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean
Experiment suggests organisms could live in harsh environment under Enceladus’s icy crust, strengthening possibility moon could support life From the moment scientists spotted plumes of water erupting from Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, it became the most tantalising place in the solar system to search for life beyond Earth. Now the case is even more compelling after researchers found that organisms that live in deep-sea waters off Japan can survive the harsh conditions expected in the briny ocean that lurks beneath Enceladus’s icy crust. Continue reading...
Technology
Ed Sheeran Gillette Stadium Concerts Canceled
The singer's shows tonight and tomorrow in Foxborough, Massachusetts have been axed due to a nor'easter forecast to hit the East Coast. Stadium owner Robert Kraft had objected to former opening act Macklemore's "Free Palestine" statements before he was dropped from the tour.
Technology
Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as Nor'easter looms
Ed Sheeran can’t be in love with the shape of this forecast
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Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows canceled due to weather in latest snag for his Loop tour
Ed Sheeran's Friday and Saturday concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., have been canceled 'due to severe weather warnings' in the region, Messina Touring announced Friday.
Technology
Ed Sheeran's next US concerts cancelled due to storm warning
The star's concerts in Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday are cancelled after severe weather warnings.
Technology
Ed Sheeran’s Concerts Canceled at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium Due to Storm
Ed Sheeran’s challenging month continues as a pair of his high-profile stadium shows have been canceled due to weather. The pop star’s Sept. 25 and 26 shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., have been nixed due to a nor’easter that’s set to hit the East Coast, with heavy rain and strong winds. “Due to […]
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Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Shows Canceled Due to ‘Severe Weather Forecast’
"The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff and everyone involved in the shows as the top priority," tour promoter said
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Elisabetta Franchi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Elisabetta Franchi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Elton John to Perform Surprise Show to Open London’s Apple Music Hall: See Opening Season Lineup
John's will christen the new London venue with a performance on Monday (Sept. 28) followed by shows from Charli xcx, Burna Boy & more.
Technology
Elton John, Charli xcx, Burna Boy and More Set Shows at New Apple Music Hall in London
London’s new venue Apple Music Hall has announced its inaugural lineup, including performances from Elton John, Charli xcx, Burna Boy and more. John is set to open the venue — a state-of-the-art, 600-capacity facility at Battersea Power Station — with a concert on Monday. Apple Music Hall’s lineup through the end of the year will […]
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Emporio Armani Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Emporio Armani Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Emporio Armani Spring 2027: Soft Power
The men's and women's lineup featured crinkled suits, lightweight linen and distressed finishes for a lived-in look.
Global
Ethiopia risks a wider war. Here are 5 things to know
Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is threatening the fragile peace that ended the Tigray war
Technology
Europe uses subsidies, taxes and policy pauses to offset pain of high fuel prices
Governments across Europe are using subsidies, taxes, and policy changes to help their economies, companies and aggrieved citizens weather an energy crisis caused by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East
Technology
Ex-GTA developer's studio faces closure after debut game flopped
Build A Rocket Boy, founded by Leslie Benzies, has gone into administration after its debut game flopped.
Markets
Exclusive: Board of Peace quietly met with UNRWA, ex-agency chief says
The U.S.-created Board of Peace has said the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has no place in Gaza
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Exclusive: Board of Peace quietly met with UNRWA, ex-agency chief says
The U.S.-created Board of Peace has said the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has no place in Gaza
Technology
Experience: a brain surgeon dropped part of my skull on the floor
I was a healthy 34-year-old when a mass of blood vessels ruptured close to my brain. It took three neurosurgeons and a risky 16-hour operation to fix me On a Sunday in May 2017, I was at the gym and using a chest press when there was this pop. It wasn’t a sound – it was more like a sigh in my body. There was no pain, but I went limp. I shuffled along the wall to some mats. I thought I was having a stroke, but I wasn’t slurring and my eyes and arms seemed fine. But my left leg felt numb – it was the weirdest feeling. Lying on my back with my legs bent, both knees stayed upright when I looked at them. When I looked away, the left one fell to the side. I ended up in A&E for hours at nearby St Thomas’ hospital in London. I was 34, healthy and had started regaining feeling in my leg, so they theorised it was a bruised spine and thought it was safe to discharge me. Overworke
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Explosion near Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building
A powerful blast has caused a building to collapse near the ancient Acropolis in Greece
Technology
Explosive Intensification for Hurricane Polo
Several ingredients came together off the Pacific coast of Mexico to generate one of the strongest storms the eastern Pacific basin has ever seen.
Global
FA could have prevented our son's death, say parents of striker Billy Vigar
Billy Vigar's parents say the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
Technology
FIT to Launch FIT Future/Forward Conversations, a Series of Live Talks With Individuals Shaping Global Creative Industries
The discussions will highlight ideas driving this era of change.
California
Fans will get what they want with 'Mariachi Meets the Smiths'
In "Mariachi Meets the Smiths," Mariachi Tierra Mia will combine two of the most influential sounds in Mexican American culture in a show at the Ford on Sept. 27.
Markets
Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat
Milk yield was affected by a series of extreme heatwaves which led to poor grazing conditions, researchers say.
Technology
Fashion’s Musical Chairs: Is Pierpaolo Piccioli Already Out at Balenciaga?
Industry sources say the acclaimed designer may exit after just one year, the latest turn in luxury fashion's increasingly frantic shuffle.
Markets
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Peoples Bancorp Inc.
Science
Federal judge rolls back landmark disability protections
The Justice Department said in June that it would no longer enforce laws that prioritized people with disabilities living and receiving services in their communities, rather than in nursing homes…
Technology
First Look: Still Here Opens in L.A.
The New York denim brand opens its first store outside the city on Melrose Avenue.
Technology
First US Trial Against TikTok to Test Claims Platform Fueled Teen Mental Health Crisis
An Alabama jury will hear the state’s claims that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety, in the first case against the company to reach trial in …
Technology
Five Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts for Destination Weddings: From Mexico to the Dominican Republic
Celebrities have long understood that sometimes the best wedding venue requires a passport. George and Amal Clooney turned Venice into the backdrop for their multi-day 2014 celebration, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas took over Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace for their lavish 2018 nuptials, and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker brought their guests to Portofino for […]
Culture
Florence Pugh Brings Oversized Ruffles and Naked Dressing to the ‘East of Eden’ Premiere
Florence Pugh traversed all ends of the sartorial spectrum at the BAFTA screening of ‘East of Eden’ in London.
Technology
Florence Pugh Says She Was Not “Scared” to Show Support for Palestine: “I Don’t Know Why It Took So Long for People to Actually Feel Sympathy”
The Oscar-nominated actress appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair, where she said, "because so many people actively weren’t [talking about Palestine], that made me even more confused — and kind of probably even more in the right to talk about it.”
Technology
Florence Pugh Says ‘I Was Never Scared’ of Publicly Supporting Palestine and ‘I Don’t Know Why It Took So Long’ for Hollywood to ‘Start Talking’
Florence Pugh revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair that she has likely lost hundreds of thousands of followers on social media over the last few years because she is so outspoken in support of Palestine. The Oscar nominee has routinely shared links for humanitarian aid to Palestinians and made headlines last September for her […]
Technology
Florence Pugh’s Gothic Rodarte Gown Brings Volume to the ‘East of Eden’ Red Carpet
The actress was styled by Rebecca Corbin Murray.
Technology
Florida’s Private Railroad, Brightline, Files for Bankruptcy
Florida’s Brightline has filed for bankruptcy protection after years of lower-than-expected revenue left it unable to repay billions it borrowed to finance the Miami-to-Orlando private railroad. Brightline Holdings LLC and certain other parent entities filed for Chapter 11 on Thursday …
California
For third time, Supreme Court rejects Missouri's bid for another GOP-leaning House district
The GOP wanted to redraw a district in Kansas City that had elected a Black Democrat. Six of the state's eight congressional districts favor Republicans.
Culture
Former U.S. Soldier Sentenced for Hacking and Extortion Scheme That Exposed Sensitive Data of U.S. Government Official
Cameron John Wagenius, 22, a former Army soldier who was most recently stationed in Texas, was sentenced today to 70 months in prison and ordered to pay $294,978 in restitution for conspiring to hack into telecommunications companies’ databases, access sensitive records, and extort the companies by threatening to release the stolen data unless ransoms were paid.
Markets
From $6 eggs to $50,000 cars, these charts show how inflation has defined the past 5 years
Rising prices have been crushing consumer confidence and biting at Americans’ wallets for more than five years now.
Culture
From Taylor Swift to Madonna With Charli xcx, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Tinashe, Kenny Chesney, Leon Bridges, Maren Morris and Kirk Franklin also dropped fresh projects.
Culture
From bling and birds to ‘really fancy armour’ – the best dressed characters of the Bayeux tapestry
Medieval experts talk us through the fashion of the near-1,000-year-old embroidered work, and what it says about the characters wearing it Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Blood, booze, arrows and boats; these are what you might typically imagine when you think of the Bayeux tapestry, which has become one of the hottest historical tickets since it went on display at the British Museum in London this month. But what about the hair? “The Anglo-Saxons all have these little moustaches, which are brilliant. And then the Normans have these funny haircuts with the back of their heads shaved,” says Prof Laura Cleaver , an expert in medieval manuscripts at the Institute of English Studies. Continue reading...
Culture
From chunky knits to go-anywhere boots: 52 women’s autumn wardrobe updates (some are even free)
Forget a head-to-toe overhaul. Whether it’s swapping loafers for lace-ups or mixing your metals, try these styling tweaks to give your look a fresh seasonal spin • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here You know what I always think looks really chic? When someone is dressed timelessly, but with just one element that brings the outfit bang up to date. A look that is 90% personal style, 10% zeitgeist. That is such a good formula. Being head-to-toe in new trends is not cool these days. It can look a little overeager, and your clothes end up wearing you rather than the other way around. But a look that plays it completely classic can feel a little safe. Continue reading...
Technology
From the Archive: Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ and Working Girl Style of the 1980s
From coordinated separates to the power suit, WWD revisits 1980s career clothes and the influence of the film "9 to 5."
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GOP's big bet on Texas Latino voters could backfire in midterms
Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map last year, making a bet that Latino voters who broke for President Trump in 2024 could be the foundation for victory in 2026. But as Liz Landers reports, immigration crackdowns and rising everyday costs in South Texas may be splintering the GOP's new coalition.
Culture
Gabe Gordon Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Gabe Gordon Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Gabriela Hearst Wants Fashion to Quit Polyester
At Columbia’s Fashion, Energy and Climate Summit, the designer challenged luxury’s reliance on synthetic fibers and made the case for a more holistic approach to materials, waste and sustainability.
Global
Game, set … match? Can a dating coach help you win at love?
Would you pay thousands to meet the love of your life? In an age of app fatigue, many singles are hiring coaches to help them find partners. But are they chancers preying on the lovelorn, or do they hold the key to true romance? Modern dating is a hellscape. Just ask any single person, who will probably regale you with stories of endless swiping, ghosting, cringe Hinge dates and unfulfilling “situationships”. But what if there was a way to escape all this and put yourself on a fast track to finding The One? That very aim is driving the rise of dating coaches – people who make money from helping their clients to find a partner. According to the New York Times , now is a better time than ever to be a relationship coach, with the widespread dissatisfaction with dating apps and a growing sense of “ heteropessimism ” fuelling their popularity. In 2023, Shirley Williams, a then 37‑year‑old fro
Technology
Gaming’s biggest horror series are more vital than ever
For the third year in a row, I've been scared out of my wits by a new Silent Hill game. First it was the modern remake of Silent Hill 2, then the Japan-set spinoff Silent Hill F. Now I find myself slowly crawling through a quaint Scottish town in Silent Hill: Townfall, trying my best […] For the third year in a row, I've been scared out of my wits by a new Silent Hill game. First it was the modern remake of Silent Hill 2 , then the Japan-set spinoff Silent Hill F . Now I find myself slowly crawling through a quaint Scottish town in Silent Hill: Townfall , trying my best not to get brutally murdered by demonic creatures chasing me through the streets. It's been a remarkable turnaround for a franchise that once seemed like it was on life support. And when you combine it with a strong run from Resident Evil across games and film, you have gaming's two biggest horror franchises both at
California
Gary 'Angry' Anderson, frontman for Aussie rock band Rose Tattoo, dies at 79
News of Gary Anderson's death came via the band's official Instagram account, which stated that the singer passed away on the evening of Sept. 21 in Sydney, Australia.
Technology
Gaussian Scout, Pixentinel Take Top Prizes at San Sebastián’s Zinemaldia Startup Challenge
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain — Finland’s Gaussian Scout (formerly listed Virtual Location Scouting) and Spain’s Pixentinel claimed the top prizes at the 2026 Zinemaldia Startup Challenge, the San Sebastián Festival’s flagship technology competition. Gaussian Scout, a browser-based virtual location scouting platform being developed by Finnish cinematographer Antti Ahokoivu, won Best European Project with its €10,000 and […]
Technology
Gen Z Can’t Stop Listening to Britney Spears’ ‘I’m a Slave 4 U’
Twenty-five years after her VMA performance, Spears' Neptunes-produced song has become a hit with Gen Z
Markets
Georgia High Court Declines to Hear Darlington School Abuse Liability, Clearing Insurers
A Georgia Court of Appeals decision will stand, absolving five insurers of liability coverage and putting an end to long-running litigation stemming from revelations of child sexual abuse at boarding school. The Supreme Court of Georgia this month declined to …
Technology
Global Citizen Festival Canceled Last Minute in New York Due to Extreme Weather Forecast
The nor'easter storm has claimed a slew of high-profile events including the All Things Go music festival and concerts by the likes of Ed Sheeran.
Technology
Global Citizen Festival in New York Canceled Due to ‘Extreme Weather Forecast’
Potential Nor'easter along East Coast has also forced cancelation of Ed Sheeran's Massachusetts concerts, CBGB fest, and All Things Go
Technology
Gnarls Barkley’s Upcoming Tour Will Have Cee Lo Green — But Not Danger Mouse
Duo clarifies days after announcing To Whom It Still Concerns Tour that producer won’t join singer on the road; “He is my Producer (a great one at that) ! not a performing artist by trade,” Green writes
California
Governor Newsom proclaims Dolly Parton Day
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Governor Newsom proclaims Native American Day
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Governor Newsom signs bills to keep strengthening security and safe access for California’s faith and nonprofit communities
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Governor Newsom signs legislation supporting California Native Americans
Governor Newsom signs legislation supporting California Native Americans
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Governor Newsom signs “Braun’s Law,” and package of bills to crack down on DUI offenders
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Greta Constantine Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Greta Constantine Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
California
Grief falls away on the dance floor in the lithe 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!'
Rinko Kikuchi, the breakout star of 'Babel,' finds a new emotional register as a dancer picking up the pieces in a movie that flirts with seriousness.
Culture
Gucci Spring 2027 Menswear
Gucci Spring 2027 Menswear
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Gucci Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Gucci Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Hacks by autonomous AI agents raise thorny questions of legal accountability
What happens when the hackers aren't human? That's the question at the center of a public policy debate following disclosures by leading tech companies that their AI models went rogue and hacked into other organizations.
Technology
Halle Berry Says Anti-Violence Film and Portraying a ‘Female Way of Dealing With Violence’ Is ‘Something the World Needs Right Now’ While Presenting Tribeca’s Through Her Lens Winners
The sun set on a perfect fall evening in New York City as emerging writers, directors and producers mingled with industry giants in a rustic Greenwich Village penthouse. As hors d’oeuvres and a never-ending supply of lemon water were passed around the room, the crowd awaited the announcement of this year’s Chanel x Tribeca Through […]
Technology
Hannah Einbinder Speaks Out After Being Arrested at Netanyahu Protest: ‘Let Us Not Mistake the Spectacle for the Story’
Hannah Einbinder is speaking out after being arrested earlier Thursday while protesting an appearance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The “Hacks” star, who was protesting alongside Sarah Sherman, Susan Sarandon and others, posted on her Instagram story asking her followers to focus on “the devastating genocidal war Israel is waging against the people of […]
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Hannah Einbinder, Susan Sarandon arrested at protest against Netanyahu
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were arrested after protesting the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations in New York City. Cynthia Nixon, Elliot Page, Indya Moore, Mary Beth Barone, Caleb Hearon and Sarah Sherman were also at the demonstration.
California
Harvey Weinstein sentenced, again: A guide to disgraced mogul's convictions and prison time
Amid Harvey Weinstein's most recent prison sentencing this week, look back on his previous convictions and the sentences that followed.
California
He knows his community is going to burn again. Now he’s making sure they’re ready
As climate-fueled wildfires test water systems in new and devastating ways, this Lake County fire chief is racing to adapt
Science
Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms
Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits. Vice President Vance also announced plans to cancel coverage for nearly 760,000 people, citing claims of widespread fraud. Geoff Bennett discussed with Larry Levitt of KFF.
Culture
Hear LP Giobbi’s Set From Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights 2026
An hour of house music straight from the woods of NorCal to you.
Technology
Heirs of a Jewish Collector Contest Sotheby’s Sale of a Pissarro Painting Possibly Looted by Nazis
Some heirs to Jewish banker Salomon Flavian say they were left out of an agreement to sell the $1.5 million canvas.
Technology
Here Are Some AI Doomsday Scenarios Researchers Say Could Put Humanity at Risk
For years, artificial intelligence researchers have warned of ways the technology could wipe out humanity: AI bots could design an unstoppable disease, unleash a nuclear war, or transform all of Earth into paper clip factories, as one thought experiment goes. …
Technology
Here's exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical
Paramount CEO David Ellison's antitrust settlement eased some theatrical concerns, but questions remain about what happens when the five-year agreement ends.
Technology
Here's who attended the Trump-Xi state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Technology
Here’s the Tesla Semi… again
Remember the Tesla Semi? The long-gestating, heavy-duty truck first introduced in concept form in 2017 is finally in volume production as of April 2026 - nearly a decade after its initial introduction. On Thursday evening, the company held yet another event for the Semi to demonstrate to customers and investors that the long wait was […] Remember the Tesla Semi? The long-gestating, heavy-duty truck first introduced in concept form in 2017 is finally in volume production as of April 2026 - nearly a decade after its initial introduction. On Thursday evening, the company held yet another event for the Semi to demonstrate to customers and investors that the long wait was finally over. The event was held at Tesla's new Semi factory next to Gigafactory Nevada, where the company says it can build 50,000 trucks a year, or 1,000 per week. The purpose was to announce a raft of new (and old)
Technology
Hermanos Gutiérrez’s ‘Los Ojos Del Cóndor’ Album Is an Ode to South America’s Andes Mountains: ‘It Felt Like a Dedication to This Whole Region’
It marks the brothers’ third project produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach .
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Homeland Security defends officers in immigrant's fatal car crash in Michigan
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan
California
How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast
Residents of cities like Pacifica want to limit the presence of visitors and corporations. Companies like Airbnb want to keep their lucrative coastal listings. That tension has led to increased attempts to influence a small but powerful committee.
Science
How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol cigarette ban
Virtually all of the 175,000 public comments on a 2022 FDA proposal to ban menthol cigarettes were form letters, most echoing tobacco industry talking points.
Technology
How Claire Gravel's murder was solved nearly 4 decades later
For decades, Claire Gravel's family didn’t know who killed her. A DNA hit cracked the case.
Markets
How Good Are Today’s Art Market Darlings, Really? Six New York Gallery Shows Put Them to the Test
With the exception of one exhibition, the picture is not a pretty one.
Technology
How Much Should We Really Be Worried About AI Safety?
Definitely not a rhetorical question.
Technology
How Retail and Supply Chain Leaders Are Balancing AI and Labor
The industry faces diverging views on AI adoption, effectiveness and impact on labor.
Technology
How recent grads and college students should be thinking about AI, the CV, and the job market
It is getting harder for college students and recent graduates to be seen in the job market as AI is used as a hiring tool and demanded by employers as a skill.
Technology
How the bare nails trend became a class issue
Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?
California
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Leslie Jones
There will be a biscuit sandwich from the Waffle and spending too much money on a mobile puzzle game.
Technology
How to keep profiting from AI while shielding your portfolio against the risk of a slowdown
Jamie Wilhelm and Sunit Gogia of Fort Washington Investment Advisors expect the AI wave to continue, but describe leading indicators of an eventual downturn.
Technology
How ‘Never After Dark’ Dodges Horror Clichés: Shoot Well-Lit Scenes, Challenge Conventional Storytelling and ‘Pull the Rug Out From Under People’
As the title implies, “Never After Dark” is a horror film that isn’t stuck in the shadows. “There’s something very tactile and direct, and a lot of it takes place during the day or at least fairly bright interiors,” writer and director Dave Boyle says. “We talked a lot about evoking darkness instead of just […]
Technology
Hubble Spots Chaotic Secret in Galaxy
A chaotic secret hides within this seemingly serene image of spiral galaxy NGC 4698 taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and released on Sept. 18, 2026. As a spiral galaxy like our own Milky Way galaxy, NGC 4698 has spiral arms that curl around within a thin disk of stars, gas, and dust. These arms […]
Technology
Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Catastrophic Flooding
Hurricane Nolo is threatening Hawaii, a state already raked by multiple natural disasters since March that have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Nolo’s top winds reached 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour as it churned about 450 …
Technology
Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
Residents on Hawaii's Big Island were bracing Friday for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico was still under the threat of Hurricane Polo as it headed toward the Baja Peninsula after bringing storm conditions to the southwestern coast.
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Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Area’s second-most intense hurricane on record being fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters Hurricane Polo is barreling towards the Baja California region of Mexico, the latest system in a Pacific hurricane season that has been notably active in recent months. On 22 September, a measurement of 892 millibars was registered for Hurricane Polo, making it the second-most intense hurricane on record in the east Pacific. It is fuelled by exceptionally warm waters across the Pacific Ocean, providing favourable conditions for the system to maintain its considerable strength. Polo is expected to turn towards the west-north-west, before taking a more north-westerly trajectory on Saturday. It has maximum sustained winds of around 150mph, with even stronger gusts occurring within the most intense parts of the hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward for approximately 40 miles from the c
Global
I'm not tempted to call an early election, Burnham says
The prime minister told the BBC an early poll would throw the country into a "backward-looking process".
California
Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024.
Culture
In Canada: Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Canadian Country Music Association
Also up north this week: Riley Green is set to headline the Grey Cup halftime show.
Global
In China, the Xi-Trump summit is seen as projecting image of the country’s rise
U.S. President Donald Trump’s elaborate reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., has impressed the Chinese public
Science
In their words: From across the world, leaders call for action on climate change at the UN
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the world cannot allow countries and cultures to vanish beneath the waves
Technology
India-US Trade Deal Nearly ‘Done and Dusted’ According to Official
The long-awaited and painstakingly negotiated trade framework between the United States and India is on the precipice of completion.
Technology
Inside Gianvito Rossi’s Joyful 20th Anniversary Party in Milan + What’s Ahead for Spring 2027
The Italian designer celebrated two decades of his namesake collection during Milan Fashion Week.
Technology
Inside Ryan Murphy’s Universe: How Director Max Winkler Found Creative Meaning in ‘Lizzie Borden,’ ‘Love Story’ and More
In 2019, Max Winkler was an indie film director about to level up. Having cut his teeth directing sitcoms in the ’10s — including “New Girl,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fresh Off the Boat” — 2017’s dark comedy “Flower” was warmly received by audiences. His next film was the gritty boxing drama “Jungleland,” which starred Charlie […]
Technology
Inside Variety’s Power of Women 2026 Gift Bag: Goop Skincare, Tarte Beauty, Voluspa Candles and More
Guests didn’t leave this year’s Variety Power of Women event empty-handed. After a glitzy evening at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Wednesday night (featuring powerhouse performances from Jennifer Hudson and Normani), attendees were gifted with a curated bag of over 90 products, including skincare items from Goop and Clarins, beauty products from Ilia and Laura […]
Technology
Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover
One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?
Global
Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.
Technology
Inside the Hollywood Home Studio That’s Birthed Several Pop Hits
Music producer Leland speaks with The Hollywood Reporter about his Hollywood home studio, his collaborator Troye Sivan's new album and making queer art.
California
Inside the strange universe of the characters in Kyle MacLachlan's head
In a candid new memoir, the beloved 'Twin Peaks,' 'Dune,' 'Blue Velvet' and 'Fallout' actor breaks down the multiple selves behind his famous face.
Technology
Insta360 conquered 360 cameras — now it’s eyeing glasses
It's right there in the name: "Insta360" makes 360-degree cameras, ones that film every angle simultaneously so you can shoot first and frame later. It didn't invent the idea, but Insta360 has become so synonymous with 360 cameras that it dominates the category with 73 percent of worldwide marketshare. It's preparing to ship so many […] It's right there in the name: "Insta360" makes 360-degree cameras, ones that film every angle simultaneously so you can shoot first and frame later . It didn't invent the idea, but Insta360 has become so synonymous with 360 cameras that it dominates the category with 73 percent of worldwide marketshare . It's preparing to ship so many cameras, it just spent $298 million - more than GoPro's entire valuation - on memory chips alone. But as Insta360 sells its 10 millionth camera and opens its first flagship US store in New York City's Times Square, it'
Markets
Insurance Agent Who Exploited Minority Customers Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
A former Delaware insurance agent has been ordered to serve three years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of felony theft involving the misappropriation of clients’ funds, the Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) reported. Zenaida Nieves-Cordero was also …
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Insurance Australia Group Settles $2B Credit Suisse Lawsuit Over Greensill Collapse
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said on Friday it had agreed to settle an A$2.8 billion ($1.96 billion) Credit Suisse lawsuit over losses linked to the collapse of finance firm Greensill Capital. Here are some key details: The insurer did not …
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Insurance Regulators Defend State-Led Model in Reply to Warren
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners defended its supervision of Wall Street’s influence over insurers and their bets on private credit, as the group seeks to dispel US Senator Elizabeth Warren’s doubts about potential regulatory gaps. In a letter Thursday …
Global
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
Technology
Iran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon.
Technology
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks
The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.
Global
Israel and the US have battered the international legal order. The impunity must stop | Varsha Gandikota
A group of nations will gather on Friday to address the crisis. The only response to unilateral bullying is collective action The international legal order is in shambles. But from the ruins of impunity and lawbreaking, a group of nations is working to enforce accountability. On Monday, the UN general assembly’s high-level meetings opened to news that Washington had drawn up sanctions against the international criminal court, targeting its bank accounts, software, insurers and staff. Continue reading...
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It's been an intense hurricane season in Pacific and there's still a long way to go
The hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean already has been very active, thanks to the El Nino weather phenomenon
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It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go
The hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean already has been very active, thanks to the El Nino weather phenomenon
Technology
It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Communities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton
Global
Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms
Italy’s conservative government on Thursday has approved a school decree limiting classrooms to 30% of students with insufficient Italian-language skills and banning full-face Islamic veils, including burqas and niqabs
Technology
It’s not hypothetical: the dangers of AI are already here | Granate Kim and Mohamed Hussein
Israel and the US have used AI to kill in Gaza and Iran, while law enforcement uses it in surveillance and arrests. The future is here In recent weeks, concerns about AI have forged unlikely alliances in the tech and policy worlds. Tech moguls such as Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Demis Hassabis joined Dario Amodei, Satya Nadella and Bill Gates in sounding the alarm about the dangers of AI and called for a slowdown of the technology’s development despite years of racing for dominance. The senator Bernie Sanders teamed up with Steve Bannon to urge Congress to regulate AI, which has become one of the very few issues to unite Americans across the political spectrum. The latest moves were sparked in part by the AI researcher Jacob Coxon’s warnings on Twitter/X that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” and believe that the technology “could kill us all by the end of the decade”. Continue re
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I’m 77, pay rent and live off Social Security, but I help homeless people. Why are so many people going hungry?
“I am a retired senior citizen living check-to-check.”
Culture
Jae Stephens: Audacity review – a thrilling lesson in why more debut albums should go for broke
(Def Jam) After five EPs in in seven years, the Dallas native with the big voice pours everything into this bonkers cauldron of maximalist R&B and hyperactive pop There is so, so much happening on Jae Stephens’ debut album Audacity. Thankfully, it seems like mess is her medium. Although the 29-year-old Dallas native is often sold as a big voice – and she undoubtedly does have a big voice – her debut album has more in common with hyperactive, magnetic records such as PinkPantheress’s Fancy That or Salute’s True Magic: recent albums whose need for speed and sweetly toned maximalism fostered an irrepressible sense of personality. Stephens is an apt case study of a career in the contemporary pop industry: she started writing, producing and performing alone in her room, and dropped a whopping five EPs in the seven years before Audacity’s release. She has written with a host of pop also-ra
Technology
Jane Doe Who Accused Jay-Z of Sexual Assault Fully Recants: ‘No Truth to Any of My Claims’
The woman submitted a declaration in Jay-Z's malicious prosecution lawsuit and was dropped as a defendant by the Roc Nation mogul
Global
Jeffrey Donaldson victim describes 'profound impact' of child sex abuse
The former DUP leader was found guilty of 18 counts of child sex abuse, including one of rape, in June.
Technology
Jil Sander Teases Latest Sneakers With Puma in Milan
This collection would be the third release from the duo since relaunching their collaboration in October.
Culture
Joe Jonas Falls Between Two Boats in ‘Terrifying’ Italy Accident: ‘I Just Need to Call My Kids’
What started as a luxury getaway in Portofino took a turn when the singer found himself in the water with nowhere to go.
Culture
John Legend Takes Inspiration From His ‘Ordinary People’ Video for Cinematic ‘Fireflies’ Visual
Fully produced by Pharrell, the Grammy-winning singer's Muse album arrives next month.
Technology
Jordan Rossi’s ‘Homecoming’ Exhibition Explores Identity Through Art and Celebrity Portraits
Rossi's first solo exhibition in Italy will be on display in Milan until Oct. 3.
Technology
Joy Division’s Massive ‘Eternal’ Boxed Set Documents the Band’s Brilliant Evolution Over 16 Concerts: Album Review
Few artists have cast as vast an influence in as short a time as Joy Division, the pioneering Manchester post-punk quartet whose dark, haunting songs and sound helped shape many genres and scenes that were to follow, from the obvious — indie-rock, goth, industrial — to the less-obvious, like electronic dance music. Yet the fact […]
Technology
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against Iowa Newspaper
A judge on Wednesday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit accusing The Des Moines Register and its former pollster of misrepresenting the state of the 2024 presidential race, rejecting the president’s claim that the newspaper’s poll coverage violated Iowa’s consumer fraud law. …
Culture
Justice Department Holds the First Attorney General’s Summit on Victims of Violent Crime
On Thursday, the Attorney General gathered victims and survivor families together at the first Summit on Victims of Violent Crime ahead of National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims on September 25.
Culture
K-art, William Kentridge and a Turner prize worth getting excited for – the week in art
Korean art rewinds 2,000 years, Kentridge enters another dimension and Rodinesque ghosts make a bid for art’s most prestigious gong – all in your weekly dispatch Turner prize Kira Freije creates a waste land peopled by Rodinesque ghosts in the machine, Simeon Barclay meditates on masculinity, Tanoa Sasraku takes on big oil and Marguerite Humeau gets lost in wonderland in the most exciting Turner prize in years. • MIMA, Middlesbrough, from26 September until 29 March Continue reading...
Culture
KATSEYE Ready to ‘Lock In’ for ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debut: Watch New Promo, Still Minus Sophia
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson & the girl group are both taking their SNL debuts very seriously.
Culture
Kate Middleton’s Fall Loafer Rule? Lose the Socks
The Princess of Wales chose a classic fall shoe by one of her preferred British brands for a royal engagement.
Culture
Katie Holmes and Jason Bard Yarmosky Make a Date of Milan Fashion Week
Loved-up couple Katie Holmes and Jason Bard Yarmosky spent summer in the Hamptons and made their New York Fashion Week debut. Next stop, Milano!
Markets
Ken Griffin Runs Into Miami Resistance Over Personal Helipad
Ken Griffin is running into opposition to his plans to build a personal heliport in Miami Beach, in a rare instance of pushback to the financier’s South Florida development spree. The leaders of eight luxury condominiums lining Biscayne Bay are …
Technology
Korean Department Store Shinsegae Wants to Be a U.S. Beauty Player, Too
The retailer will host a monthslong Hyper Ground pop-up in New York showcasing more than 30 K-beauty brands, most of which have yet to debut at U.S. retail.
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Kristopher A. Lunsford; AKL Transport LLC; Southern Truck Leasing LLC
Kristopher A. Lunsford; AKL Transport LLC; Southern Truck Leasing LLC
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La DoubleJ Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
La DoubleJ Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Lacca Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Lacca Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
Lady Gaga Shouldn’t Get $230K ‘Consolation Prize’ After ‘Mayhem’ Lawsuit, Surf Brand Tells Judge
Lost Surfboards tried and failed to sue the pop superstar for infringing its "Mayhem" trademark on her chart-topping album.
Technology
Lance Oppenheim on ‘Primetime,’ ‘You Can See Everything’ and How Chris Hansen’s Reaction ‘Is Exactly What the Film Is About’
Lance Oppenheim has always lived in reality, but not all his subjects do. The documentarian has built a career out of pointing his camera at people, from the retirees of “Some Kind of Heaven” to the unregulated donors of “Spermworld” and the self-appointed royalty of “Ren Faire.” And this year, he trades obscurity for two […]
Culture
Las Vegas Woman Charged for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Possession of Firearms
A Las Vegas woman made her initial appearance in federal court on Wednesday for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, and possession of two firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime as a result of a Las Vegas Homeland Security Task Force investigation.
Markets
Latin Music Revenue Grows 8.6% to $542M at Mid-Year, Outpacing Overall U.S. Market: RIAA
This marks the genre's 13th consecutive mid-year gain.
California
Lawyers seek extra security for Schwarzenegger after opposing attorney's 'Terminator'-style post
Lawyers for Arnold Schwarzenegger requested increased court security after an attorney posted a "Terminator"-themed ad revealing details of the former governor's trial appearance.
Technology
Leandro Cano Spain Spring 2027
Leandro Cano Spain Spring 2027
Technology
Lena Dunham Is All Business in First Look at Channel 4’s A24 Comedy ‘It Gets Worse’
Lena Dunham is all business in first look images from upcoming Channel 4/A24 comedy “It Gets Worse.” Dunham guest stars as Greta in the series, which was written, created by and stars Leo Reich. In the first look at the actor in character she is pictured sitting at a wooden desk with a CEO nameplate […]
Culture
Lenny Kravitz Gets Into His Future Son-In-Law Harry Styles’ ‘Adore You’ at MSG
The rock icon was on his feet for the show with his daughter Zoë Kravitz at the pop star's New York residency.
Technology
Listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ New Song for A24 Film Primetime
Bridgers stars in the Lance Oppenheim-directed movie opposite Robert Pattinson
Technology
Locus Solution Improves Fulfillment Accuracy
The platform shows delivery options to customers that better reflect what the network can support.
California
Lopez: Here's why so many L.A. voters are undecided in mayor's race
We need both candidates to be bolder, more creative, more convincing, and to tell us things we haven't heard before.
Culture
Loro Piana Spring 2027 Menswear
Loro Piana Spring 2027 Menswear
Culture
Loro Piana Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Loro Piana Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Loro Piana Spring 2027: Solution Oriented
Displayed at a historic library, the collection accentuated the function and purpose of classic garment archetypes.
Technology
Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor
Louise Erdrich has received the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the arts
Culture
Luisa Spagnoli Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Luisa Spagnoli Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Science
M 6.6 - 80 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia
ShakeMap - VI DYFI? - III Time 2026-09-25 21:23:03 UTC 2026-09-25 21:23:03 UTC at epicenter Location 21.298°S 168.610°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
Culture
MNEK on writing smash hits, battling self-doubt and his solo struggles: ‘I’m a fat Black gay man. Try selling that’
The artist has written for Beyoncé and been nominated for two Grammys, yet individual success has eluded him. Now he’s back with a new album that puts queer joy in the spotlight – and, he says, he’s finally ready to enjoy himself In a south-east London warehouse, Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike, more commonly known as MNEK, is sitting on a bench in a makeshift locker room surrounded by semi-naked men. One particularly muscular individual suggestively adjusts a jockstrap, while another, taller and toned, removes his vest before eyeing MNEK with a loaded gaze. It’s a lot of sexual tension for a Tuesday morning. But such is the life of a pop star on the set of a music video. “It is very gay, you’re not wrong there,” MNEK says, while getting his makeup done for the shoot. The video being filmed is for the fittingly titled Muscle Marys.., the third single from the 31-year-old south Londoner’s second
Technology
Macy’s To Use AI for Better Inventory Management
The company is eyeing to generate $235 million in supply chain-related savings by year-end.
Technology
Madonna and Charli XCX Are Forever Club Kids on Reworked ‘Danceteria’
"Danceteria Afterhours" is a nonstop guided tour through nightclub lore
California
Mahershala Ali goes on a quest for breast milk in 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother'
A hit man's infant daughter won't drink formula, so he goes searching for the real thing in writer-director Bassam Tariq's unique action film.
Markets
Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
Technology
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.
Technology
Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 campaign rally dies
James Copenhaver was one of three attendees stuck when a gunman opened fire at the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
Technology
Man who was shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died
James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died in Pittsburgh, his lawyer said Thursday. He was 76.
Global
Manchester City: reports emerging over guilty verdict on almost all charges – live news and reaction
⚽ All the latest heading in to the weekend’s action ⚽ De la Fuente wants more from Spain | Mail John One of the best players in the world right now is Raphinha and Sid Lowe sat down with him about life at Barca, read here: The Premier League may be on an international break but there are some English domestic games happening this weekend in the Women’s Super League. There are some big matches too with two derbies. Charlton Athletic v Manchester City, Saturday, 1.30pm London City Lionesses v Brighton, Saturday, 5pm Manchester United v West Ham, Sunday, 1pm Birmingham City v Crystal Palace, Sunday, 2pm Liverpool v Everton, Sunday, 2pm Tottenham v Aston Villa, Sunday, 2pm Chelsea v Arsenal, Sunday, 4.30pm Continue reading...
Technology
Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland in Fred Astaire Biopic as Adele Astaire, Ginger Rogers
Tom Holland has found his dance partners for Sony’s yet-to-be-titled Fred Astaire biopic: Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter. As previously announced, Holland will play the debonair dancer in the upcoming Sony film, directed by Paul King, with Amy Pascal producing. Golden Globe nominee Qualley (“Maid,” “The Substance,” “Love of Your Life”) will star as Adele […]
Technology
Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic
Qualley will play Adele Astaire, while Carpenter will star as Ginger Rogers.
Technology
Mark Piznarski, Director of Milestone ‘Gossip Girl’ Episodes, Dies at 71
As a teen-drama specialist, he helmed the pilot of that series and the ones for ‘Veronica Mars,’ ‘Everwood’ and ‘Relativity.’ He worked on ‘My So-Called Life’ as well.
Technology
Markets/Coverages: Beazley Expands Cyber Protection for AI; Huntersure Launches Media E&O
Beazley announced new cyber cover to support businesses manage the risks arising from their own use of AI. Beazley’s latest endorsements respond to risks that can emerge when businesses deploy AI within their own operations. An industry-first AI Voluntary Shutdown …
Technology
Material World: Spinnova Files US IPO; Crocs Finds Its Fleece
Recycling takes ITMF’s top prizes, Polartec steps into footwear and eVent’s storm-ready golfwear lands at 55 courses.
Markets
Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss
Meatpacking industry groups are raising concerns about recent immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma
Technology
Media outlets banned by Trump resume White House coverage after judge's order
US TV news coverage of the White House returns to normal after a judge lifted Trump's ban of three news outlets.
Culture
Meet Melanie Santiler: Cuban Rising Star Navigates Identity & Freedom on Introspective Album ‘Los Cisnes’
The former Billboard On the Radar Latin artist presents her debut studio album today (Sept. 25). Stream it below.
Technology
Melania Trump is All Wrapped Up in A Bow for State Dinner for China’s President Xi Jinping
Ivanka Trump, Lauren Sanchez, Apple's Tim Cook, Open AI's Sam Altman and Citigroup's Jane Fraser turned up at the black tie affair.
Culture
Melania Trump, Peng Liyuan Tour Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
The First Ladies visited rooms such as the Peacock Room, where Chinese porcelain take center stage.
Culture
Meryl Streep’s casting as Aslan has angered the Christian right. Don’t they have more pressing issues?
The Oscar-winner is voicing Narnia’s wise lion in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, leading to roars of fury from US evangelical commentators It is a confusing time to be alive, given how often these days Hollywood indulges in revisionism. Who knew that the Wicked Witch of the West was the heroine after all, that Cruella de Vil simply had a difficult childhood , or that Mufasa was adopted ? Now it turns out that Aslan, CS Lewis’s messiah with a mane, is a lioness – or at least, may sound like one in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, because Meryl Streep is providing the voice. News that the Oscar-winner might be portraying Narnia’s Christ-like big cat first surfaced in April last year , prompting a flurry of complaints from conservative Christians. This week, the naysayers were back after Empire published a first look at the film , along with
Global
Met should probe handling of 'Putney Pusher' case, police watchdog says
Nicholas Brandram's family say he took his own life due to the "pressure" of a police investigation.
Technology
Meta makes the Muse filesystem even more accessible
Yesterday, with a little prodding, it was discovered that Meta's Muse would expose its filesystem to curious users. The files offered a fascinating peek under the hood of an AI chatbot, and appeared to expose details we weren't meant to see, not least because Muse itself told people, including us, it wasn't supposed to reveal […] Yesterday, with a little prodding, it was discovered that Meta's Muse would expose its filesystem to curious users. The files offered a fascinating peek under the hood of an AI chatbot, and appeared to expose details we weren't meant to see, not least because Muse itself told people, including us, it wasn't supposed to reveal them. But today Muse will eagerly offer up the contents of its file system when you ask for it. That appears to be because, as Meta's Nat Friedman later said, this is the " intended behavior. " In a post on X, Meta Superintelligence L
Technology
Meta's 'powerful breakout' sets up a unique trading strategy, says Mike Khouw
With a brilliant hardware funnel and an options market pricing in juicy short-term premiums, Meta looks primed for a powerful breakout into 2027.
Culture
Metallica at Sphere: Here’s Where to Shop Affordable Last-Minute Tickets Online
The legendary heavy metal band's Life Burns Faster 24-concert residency in Las Vegas starts on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Culture
Mexico President Announces BTS’ 2027 Return After Meeting With South Korea Leader
Sheinbaum had hinted in May that the K-pop supergroup would return to the country following their visit to the National Palace.
Culture
Mexico's foreign secretary on Trump, cartel violence and U.S. trade talks
President Trump struck the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in his first term, but threw out that trade agreement after retaking office last year. He imposed steep tariffs on both neighbors and even started a trade war with Canada. To discuss trade talks between the countries, Amna Nawaz spoke with Mexico's foreign secretary, Roberto Velasco Álvarez.
Technology
Michigan CEO loses job after posting AI-made image of her family in ‘Lake America’ sweaters
Jane Smith reportedly used ChatGPT to edit photo to show name Trump ordered US agencies to use for Lake Ontario amid trade war with Canada The CEO of a Michigan credit union is no longer employed there, according to the organization, after she posted on social media what appeared to be an AI-generated image of her and her family wearing sweaters emblazoned with the Donald Trump-associated words “ Lake America ”. In the statement recently announcing that Jane Smith would no longer be its CEO, Family First Credit Union also apologized “for the concern, disappointment and pain this situation has caused”. Continue reading...
Markets
Micron investors should get ready for a seesaw ride, analyst says
The timing of an Nvidia product ramp may require a balancing act for Micron investors, as some estimated revenue shifts toward next year instead of this year.
Technology
Microsoft is killing off the ‘Copilot Plus PC’ brand
Remember when Microsoft wanted everyone to know that "Copilot Plus PCs" were the ones to get, because those were the PCs that that'd have enough built-in AI muscle to get things done? Two and a half years later, Microsoft and Qualcomm seem to be admitting the brand is already dead. Windows Central's Zac Bowden reports […] Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introducing the company’s Copilot Plus PC initiative. | Image: Allison Johnson Remember when Microsoft wanted everyone to know that "Copilot Plus PCs" were the ones to get, because those were the PCs that that'd have enough built-in AI muscle to get things done? Two and a half years later, Microsoft and Qualcomm seem to be admitting the brand is already dead. Windows Central 's Zac Bowden reports that even though the new 12-inch Microsoft Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop technically meet the system requirements for a Copilot Plus
Technology
Microsoft packages business AI in single app as it tries to compete with Anthropic
With Microsoft still searching for a winning AI strategy, the company its updating its Copilot app to combine more capabilities.
Technology
Microsoft thinks its new Copilot ‘super app’ will be as influential as Office
After teasing its new Copilot "super app" last month, Microsoft is officially unveiling it today. The redesigned Copilot app bundles three AI capabilities into a single interface of chat, coding, and agents. As part of the launch, Microsoft is also rebranding Scout, the AI personal assistant it unveiled at Build earlier this year, as Autopilot. […] After teasing its new Copilot "super app" last month , Microsoft is officially unveiling it today. The redesigned Copilot app bundles three AI capabilities into a single interface of chat, coding, and agents. As part of the launch, Microsoft is also rebranding Scout, the AI personal assistant it unveiled at Build earlier this year, as Autopilot. This new Copilot app will have three tabs for Home, Code, and Autopilot, with Home combining Copilot Chat and Cowork together. It's the default landing experience for Copilot users, and Microsoft
Markets
Microsoft’s stock has roared back to life, closing at its highest level of the year
Microsoft shares got off to a rough start this year, but investors have warmed to the company’s AI narrative over the last few months.
Technology
Mike Campbell Brings The Dirty Knobs to Farm Aid, Four Decades After Backing Dylan at the Festival’s Debut: ‘It Was Quite a Moment’
With his own band now, the guitarist offers "a great two-hour release from the wicked world."
Global
Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil
The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".
Technology
Minnesota Settles Over Fraudulent Claims for Child Nutrition Funds
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he has filed a civil lawsuit and an $18.5 million settlement of the civil lawsuit with Partners in Nutrition, d/b/a Partners in Quality Care (“PIN”), that resolves claims that the non-profit knowingly defrauded …
California
Missing Persons Quarterly Bulletin: July - September 2026
Naila Almendarez Trochez Cameron Buffington Quinn Oquist Angelica Fabregas Brophy Send to Mailing List: No
Science
Mississippi's governor awarded more than $104 million to improve rural healthcare. Where's it going?
Mississippi Today reports that a few recipients received a large share of federal funds to boost rural health in Mississippi
California
Months after exiting soundstages, Quixote sells gear rental businesses, prompting layoffs
Hudson Pacific-owned Quixote sold its grip, lighting and production supplies businesses to Cinelease, cutting about 60 jobs as Hollywood's production slump drags on.
Global
More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S.
More than 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat are being recalled after they were produced without the required federal inspection and labeled with a false inspection sticker, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Culture
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party wins parliamentary election
Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party has won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election
Culture
Ms. Rachel’s ‘I’m So Happy’: All 23 Tracks Ranked
From "I'm So Happy" to "Big Feelings," Billboard ranks all 23 tracks from Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron's debut album.
Technology
Mud Jeans Is Back With New Owners
Mud Jeans is starting anew with Horizon Capital and N5 Holding as shareholders.
Culture
My dad was a monster! Sara Karloff on reviving Frankenstein, 95 years on
Boris Karloff’s daughter and composer Michael Shapiro, whose musical score for the 1931 film is finally coming to London, talk about how it became a much-loved classic Once seen, never forgotten – the 1931 Frankenstein is 95 years old, but still one of the most instantly recognisable of classic horrors. Whether it’s the sight of lanky Boris Karloff lumbering into the frame with his squared-off head, neck bolts and oversized leaden shoes, or the sound of a thunderclap and Colin Clive exclaiming “It’s alive!” as the monster comes to life one stormy night in the laboratory – the film still raises hairs on the back of the neck. However, this classic has arguably long been missing one element: a continuous musical soundtrack – the original movie had dialogue but no music. In 2001, the American composer Michael Shapiro wrote a full-length score, which he will be conducting alongside the film f
Technology
My friend is terminally ill. Should she sell her rental home and pay $100,000 in capital gains?
“Her younger son lives in the condo, but wants to move elsewhere with friends.”
Technology
NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Signs With CAA (Exclusive)
The veteran space explorer in spring 2026 piloted the Artemis II mission around the moon, and has now stepped back from active space exploration as he joins Cal Poly.
Technology
NASA Tests Dual Mode Propulsion CubeSat Ahead of Launch
Spacecraft propulsion traditionally relies on volatile fuels and separate, bulky systems for different types of maneuvering in space. NASA is working to change that paradigm. Engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, recently completed a rigorous series of environmental and physical tests on a new small satellite designed to make spaceflight safer […]
Technology
NASA Welcomes San Marino Signing the Artemis Accords
The Republic of San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords during a ceremony in the city of Rimini on Friday with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “San Marino joins a growing coalition of like-minded nations committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of space,” said NASA Deputy Administrator […]
Technology
NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Development
During a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT on Monday, Sept. 28, NASA and Boeing leadership will discuss Starliner’s development and plans for regular crew flights to and from the International Space Station. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live The briefing participants include: Media already credentialed for Crew-13 may participate in person at NASA’s Kennedy […]
Technology
NAZA - official trailer
Watch the official trailer for NAZA, an award-winning documentary produced by the Guardian that details the systems behind Israel’s mass killings in Gaza. The critically acclaimed film, produced with the team behind the Zone of Interest and directed by Oscar-winning film-makers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, includes testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders, shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv. Abraham and Szor are the two Israeli directors of the four behind No Other Land, which won the Oscar for best documentary in 2025. It will be released in cinemas in more than 50 countries in the coming weeks, and then will stream on the Guardian’s website, for free, from late November Continue reading...
Global
NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records
There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.
Technology
NSW crackdown on ‘AI-doctored’ real estate listings hits mural-covered wall
Apartment with strange view singled out in government’s fight against deceptive ads – but real estate agent says photo is no fake Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government’s crackdown on “AI-doctored” rental listings has hit a wall, after it made an example of a supposedly manipulated ad that turned out to be a genuine photograph of a $5,000 courtyard mural of Bondi beach. In a media release on Friday announcing protections against misleading rental ads, the state government provided a link to a property in Leichhardt, claiming it was an “AI-doctored rental listing in Sydney’s Inner West”. Continue reading...
Science
Nepal's leader, at UN, says recent floods serve as a 'warning to the world' about climate change
A month after deadly floods, Nepal's prime minister says the climate-connected catastrophe is a warning to the rest of the world
Global
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
Global
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after ethics probe
Dale Caldwell resigned Friday as lieutenant governor of New Jersey after an investigation found numerous state ethics violations, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said.
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New Jersey governor asks her No. 2 to resign over ethics and sexual harassment violations
New Jersey’s governor has called on her hand-picked lieutenant governor to resign by Friday after a law firm hired by her office concluded he behaved inappropriately around women
Global
New Jersey governor calls on lieutenant governor to resign after ethics investigation
Mikie Sherrill says Dale Caldwell ‘engaged in serious, repeated violations’ involving staffers and gifts New Jersey’s governor on Thursday called on the state’s lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign by Friday after a law firm hired by her office concluded he violated the state’s ethics and discrimination rules. The report published Wednesday found that Caldwell violated the state’s policy prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. It said he made an advance toward a staffer’s friend and when he was rebuffed, he told the staffer: “You young women are looking for young sperm.” Continue reading...
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New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
Investigation determined Dale Caldwell violated state ethics rules and engaged in harassing behavior Dale Caldwell, the lieutenant governor of New Jersey, resigned from his position on Friday, after the release of a report accusing him of sexually harassing a female staffer, among other ethics violations. New Jersey’s governor, Mikie Sherrill, announced on Friday afternoon that Caldwell had submitted his resignation to her earlier in the day. Continue reading...
Technology
New Jersey's lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints
Gov. Mikie Sherrill had given Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to bring an end to a scandal that threatened to be a drag on her fledgling administration.
Technology
New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections
A New Mexico jury has found Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections on the social media platform
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New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections
The trial centered on accusations that Facebook deceived users about a data breach stemming from a third-party personality quiz that harvested data from roughly 87 million profiles and sold it to a political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, to generate targeted ads.
Technology
New York Film Festival Boss on Scoring ‘Artificial’ and ‘Behemoth’ World Premieres and Why Movies Are ‘Unavoidably Political’
From the surprise election of mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Knicks winning the NBA championship, it’s been a time for underdog stories in the Big Apple. The New York Film Festival is continuing the trend, pulling off a coup by securing several major world premieres in a year that’s been frustratingly light on festival fanfare. […]
Technology
New firefighting fund launches but funding gap remains as wildfires worsen worldwide
A new $100 million philanthropic fund for wildfire prevention in South America, home to the Amazon rainforest, is being launched during New York Climate Week, as fires race across the Amazon
Global
News Wrap: Xi wraps up 3-day state visit with Trump
In our news wrap Friday, Chinese President Xi wrapped up a three-day state visit with President Trump that was heavy on pageantry and light on policy announcements, tens of millions of people along the East Coast could see flooding, rough surf and high winds due to a powerful nor'easter and New Jersey's lieutenant governor stepped down amid accusations of sexual harassment and ethics violations.
California
Newsom firma cuatro nuevas leyes sobre la conducción bajo efectos del alcohol. Activistas exigen más en la próxima sesión
Una investigación de CalMatters ha descubierto que el estado tiene algunas de las leyes contra la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol más laxas del país.
California
Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session
A CalMatters investigation has found the state has some of the weakest DUI laws in the nation.
Markets
Nike’s stock is one of the worst in the S&P 500 — and BofA says it’s not done sliding
BofA analysts say they now expect falling sales through May, dashing prior hopes for a “spring inflection.”
Global
Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears
Noah's mother tells parents to "hold their children a little tighter and cherish every moment".
Technology
Nolo strengthens to a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean as forecasts warn it could bring catastrophic flooding to Hawaii
Nolo strengthens to a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean as forecasts warn it could bring catastrophic flooding to Hawaii
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Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
Millions of people were under warnings associated with the storm, which has already cancelled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor'easter's arrival.
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Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Take Cover as Nor’easter Hits
Across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, insurance carriers are advising agents not to bind any new business, cities and states have activated their emergency response systems and urged residents to stay indoors, crews for energy providers like National Grid are on …
Technology
Novelist accused of using AI to write book removed from French prize list
Thélyson Orélien had been in the running to win a top literary prize before the AI claim emerged on social media The organisers of France’s most prestigious literary prize said they had removed a critically acclaimed novel by a Canadian-Haitian writer from the longlist after an anonymous online account claimed the book was “almost entirely” written by AI. The Académie Goncourt, a Paris-based literary organisation, said on Friday its decision to withdraw Thélyson Orélien’s novel C’était ça ou mourir (It Was That or Die) was “driven by the desire to preserve the integrity of the Goncourt prize and the academy itself, whose central role is to promote and honour literature written by women and men”. Continue reading...
Technology
Oasis, Leicester punks and Ukraine techno: Abbey Road music photography awards 2026 – in pictures
A selection of winners and notable finalists in the awards celebrating the art of music photography, which saw 24,500 images submitted from 42 countries Continue reading...
Culture
Oasis’ Liam Gallagher Hints That 2027 Dates Could be the Band’s ‘Last’ Outing
To be fair, he didn't say definitely, just maybe.
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo, KATSEYE, SOMBR & More to Perform on 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour: Full Lineup
ABC will air iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2026 holiday special in December and next day on Hulu, Disney+ & VOD.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo, Sombr, Katseye Lead iHeartMedia ‘Jingle Ball’ Lineups
iHeartMedia has announced the lineups for the 2026 edition of its annual “Jingle Ball Tour”: Olivia Rodrigo, Hilary Duff, Jonas Brothers, Sombr, Charlie Puth, Raye, Alex Warren, Katseye, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims, Sienna Spiro and more. Presented by Capital One, the tour will hit Dallas/Fort Worth; Los Angeles; Chicago; Detroit; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; […]
Technology
One company is at the center of a wave of rogue AI attacks
In July, OpenAI revealed that its AI agents had attacked Hugging Face without permission, sparking widespread concerns about AI safety. Since then, a string of similar incidents involving agents from Meta, Anthropic, Google, and other companies has fueled further fears about rogue AI. As disclosures implicating numerous AI models trickled out over the past few […] In July, OpenAI revealed that its AI agents had attacked Hugging Face without permission , sparking widespread concerns about AI safety. Since then, a string of similar incidents involving agents from Meta, Anthropic, Google, and other companies has fueled further fears about rogue AI . As disclosures implicating numerous AI models trickled out over the past few months, these seemed like separate incidents. But many share a common source: one specific company tasked with testing the agents. Irregular , an Israeli startup
Technology
OpenAI hack on Australian government reveals anxiety at heart of global artificial intelligence dilemma
As the UN warns traditional safeguards are ‘unravelling’, Donald Trump says he will encourage, not restrain, the AI race When the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, sat down for an interview in the heart of Silicon Valley at the weekend he had known for two days that his was the first government known to have been attacked by a rogue AI agent. He didn’t reveal the attack then, but he sounded a warning about the march of AI: “the risk is that AI develops in a way in which humans are no longer in control of what AI is producing.” Continue reading...
Science
Opinion: FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton is ignoring the science on abortion drug
“With this latest appointment, mifepristone has a new boss but an old problem,” writes Julie F. Kay, founder and CEO of Reproductive Futures.
Science
Opinion: RFK Jr.’s use of the National Center for Health Statistics will add confusion to measles deaths count
“A discrepancy between how federal and state public health officials determine measles deaths will only increase public confusion,” write Denys T. Lau and Jennifer D. Schoendorf.
Science
Opinion: The ‘died with’ vs. ‘died of’ measles discussion misses something very important
“Arguing over whether someone died ‘with’ or ‘of’ a disease gets us stuck on the last thing that happened.” write two Unbiased Science scientists.
Markets
Oracle Cites ‘Force Majeure’ on Controversial New Mexico Data Center
Oracle Corp. is moving to shield itself from racking up expenses on a massive data center being built in New Mexico, adding a fresh wrinkle to a project beset by opposition and regulatory setbacks. The technology giant sent the project’s …
Technology
Oracle Japan shares surge 7% after record fiscal first quarter, bucking selloff of U.S. parent
Oracle Japan shares surged after the company reported record fiscal first-quarter sales and profits.
California
PBS SoCal Announces Fine Cut Student Filmmaker Winners From USC, CSUN, California College of the Arts
Student filmmakers from USC, California College of the Arts and Cal State Northridge were the top winners at PBS SoCal’s 27th annual Fine Cut Festival of Films. The winners, revealed during a screening and awards ceremony on Tuesday at Eagle Rock’s Vidiots (inside its Eagle Theater), shared prize packages valued at more than $55,000. This […]
Technology
PM rejects ‘nonsense’ suggestion he delayed revealing OpenAI Medicare hack as Labor considers changing laws
Expert says Australia’s criminal laws should be clarified to determine how fault is applied to a corporation when its AI agent commits a crime Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government could change Australian laws if the current legal framework could not respond to the unprecedented OpenAI hack of Medicare , ministers have confirmed. It comes as the prime minister denied accusations from the opposition he had held on to the information before announcing it at the UN general assembly in New York, and said it was released at the first possible opportunity. Continue reading...
Technology
Paramount Says Timing for Warner Bros. Deal Close ‘If Any’ Is ‘Not Yet Certain’ but Pencils In Oct. 5 Date to Issue PSKY Shareholders Warrants Tied to WBD Merger
Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion agreement to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is not quite a done deal, but the company is preparing for the deal to close within the next few weeks. In an SEC filing Friday, Paramount said its board on Sept. 25 “determined to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its Class B common […]
Technology
Paramount’s David Ellison Attends Trump White House State Dinner for Chinese President; CNN and MS NOW Reporters Barred From Event
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, dined at the White House Thursday evening at the state dinner held for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping — but the White House shut out reporters for CNN, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned news network Ellison is on the cusp of gaining control over, as well as MS NOW. Ellison […]
Markets
People Moves: Garcia Joins InsurBanc as President and CEO
InsurBanc, headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, named Lou Garcia as president and CEO. Garcia brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in investment banking, alternative asset management and financial services to his new role at InsurBanc. He will be responsible …
Technology
Phoebe Bridgers Rings in Spooky Season With ‘On Video,’ From the ‘Primetime’ Soundtrack
Singer-songwriter makes her acting debut in Lance Oppenheim's crime thriller, starring Robert Pattinson
Technology
Phones don’t have lights
Mark Zuckerberg has a new defense of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses: They're actually doing more to signal they're taking a photo than phones do. He's brought this up in at least two recent interviews, noting that the glasses have a light that comes on to signal when a photo is being taken, while phones do […] Mark Zuckerberg has a new defense of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses: They're actually doing more to signal they're taking a photo than phones do. He's brought this up in at least two recent interviews, noting that the glasses have a light that comes on to signal when a photo is being taken, while phones do not. In one of the interviews, Joanna Stern notes that, while phones do not always emit a light, someone does have to hold a phone up in the air, which is itself pretty noticeable. On today's Vergecast , we're talking about Meta Connect, the Muse AI assistant, all the new smart glasses
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Pocock calls for AI safety act after Medicare breach – as it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast AI hack of Medicare exposes Australia’s vulnerabilities Technology experts have warned revelations an artificial intelligence agent hacked Medicare’s internal systems will not be the only dangerous breach of government data and have called for Australia to boost its protections against the growing risk. Frontier AI now has capability to expose those vulnerabilities at a rate quicker than we can keep up, quicker than we can patch them. What if it was a less benign breach? What if it was a less benign actor? Let’s face it, clearly, Services Australia’s cybersecurity is woefully inadequate. I mean the irony here is that you actually need AI to fight AI. This should hasten, if anything, our move over in the US to less finger wagging and Trump one-upmanship, and more about embracing these AI companies and bri
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Poland halted asylum claims at the Belarus border and now wants Europe to follow its example
Poland stopped registering asylum applications from migrants entering from Belarus in March 2025, calling it a temporary emergency measure
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Police investigating for hazing after men covered in food found in Wisconsin frat
Police are investigating suspected hazing after about 30 partially-clothed young men covered in food, condiments and other liquids were found in the basement of a fraternity house near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus this week
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Police say gunman shouted antisemitic threat before opening fire outside Ontario synagogue
Police say a former Canadian soldier who opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur shouted “you’re going to die for the Jews” moments before shooting
Technology
Polymarket countersues New York state over ‘unregulated gambling’ allegation
State attorney general Letitia James claims Polymarket has violated the state's gambling laws.
Global
Pomp over progress in Xi’s US summit with Trump is a win for China
While US president hailed visit as ‘great’, almost nothing of substance was achieved on resolving thorny issues Key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Washington If the Beijing meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in May was the “ stalemate summit ”, the second round of talks between the presidents of the US and China this week seemed to give up entirely on the idea of breakthroughs. Instead, it was described as a celebration of “ diplotainment ” rather than diplomacy, where pomp prevailed over progress and where one of the main outcomes was the news that two giant pandas would soon be sent from China to Atlanta zoo. Continue reading...
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Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban
Pope Leo XIV told journalists they were welcome to report on him, as he responded to the Trump administration's attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures.
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Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media when asked about Trump ban at White House
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of journalists covering public figures
Technology
Pope Leo warns AI could lead to losing 'humanity amid a paradise of machines' in Paris – video
Pontiff continues to decry the rise of AI on his visit to France, stressing the importance of retaining 'ethical discernment' in an age when rapidly advancing technology threatens to undermine humanity Europe live Pope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity at start of three-day France visit Continue reading...
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Pope Leo warns against AI and says technology ‘must remain at service of humans’ during first visit to France – Europe live
The pope gives landmark speech on AI development and Europe’s future Later today, Pope Leo will go to the Élysée Palace for (another) formal welcome and a meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps, before visiting Unesco and delivering a speech on AI in mid-afternoon. He is then expected to go on a stroll through the streets of Paris, before going to the restored Notre Dame Cathedral. Continue reading...
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Pope Leo warns of AI threat to humanity at start of three-day France visit
Pontiff says artificial intelligence must remain at service of people in first official papal visit to country in 18 years Pope Leo has warned against losing humanity in a “paradise of machines” as he addressed global concerns over the dangers of artificial intelligence at the start of a three-day visit to France. “If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a paradise of machines invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for people to be educated in ethical discernment, capable of seeing what is morally right,” he said in a speech at the Élysée. Continue reading...
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Pope opens France trip with warning that a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity
Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that a "paradise of machines" risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence, a nuclear arms race and other threats to life itself.
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Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV warns that a “paradise of machines” could undermine humanity
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Pope warns against 'losing humanity' to AI machines
The pontiff delivered the warning on the first day of his trip to France on Friday.
Culture
Post your questions for the Pogues
Ahead of a greatest hits tour, original members Spider Stacy and James Fearnley will join us to answer your questions When Shane MacGowan died in 2023, you’d be forgiven for wondering whether the Pogues could carry on, given what a singular frontman he was – and given the band had been dormant since 2014. But grounded by original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy, the Pogues have been playing hugely acclaimed reunion gigs in recent years with various guests sitting in for MacGowan – and as they go on a greatest hits tour around the UK this autumn, Fearnley and Stacy will be joining us to answer your questions. The Pogues’ history stretches back to the late 70s when MacGowan, Stacy and Finer played together in London; Fearnley, meanwhile, was a member of MacGowan’s punk band the Nips. The Pogues eventually formed in 1982, investing the traditional music of their Irish her
Technology
President of Mexico Explains Stray Kids’ Absence at the National Palace After Confirming Group’s Visit
The K-pop supergroup is performing Sept. 25-26 at Estadio GNP Seguros.
Technology
Private spacecraft falls back to Earth after failing to rescue aging NASA telescope
The robotic spacecraft that failed to rescue an aging NASA telescope has plunged back to Earth less than three months after launching on the bold mission
California
Protecting California’s coastal waters helps heal the ocean — and its tribal caretakers
The Chumash community has asked California to protect more of the Pacific around the Channel Islands and to formalize a co-management framework.
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Protesters of Xi's policies push for change in earshot of White House visit with Trump
President Donald Trump warmly welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but protesters gathered outside the White House
Technology
Protests against war crimes verdicts add pressure on Kosovo's government
Daily protests in Kosovo against war crimes convictions for former rebel commanders have spread throughout the small Balkan country
Technology
Queen Mary of Denmark Just Revived Her Toni Maticevski Airy White Dress
The dress has been part of the Danish queen consort's wardrobe for years.
Global
Relegation? Titles stripped? Appeals? What next for Man City
It has taken more than two years, but a judgement finally appears to have been made on the financial rule breaches levelled against the club. Here's what it means.
Global
Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
A new report on Charlie Kirk's assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn't properly assess dangers like the possibility of a rooftop shooter.
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Report finds many security deficiencies at university where Charlie Kirk was killed
A new report on Charlie Kirk’s assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns, while the university where he was killed didn’t properly assess dangers like the possibility of a rooft...
Technology
Retail Rarity: A Department Store Rises in Brazil
Brunello Cucinelli, Tom Ford Beauty, Proenza Schouler, Zimmermann, Isabel Marant and several top Brazilian designers are among the luxury brands showcased at the new upscale CJ Fashion department store in São Paolo.
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Revealed: the undisclosed safety data emerging as weedkiller maker faces Parkinson’s lawsuits in US
Syngenta denies keeping relevant data from the EPA as paraquat stays in the US market despite global bans Sweden started ringing the alarm bell more than 20 years ago, calling for a ban on the weedkilling chemical paraquat in 2004. One by one, dozens of other countries did the same as evidence of paraquat risks to human health mounted. Even the Chinese government, which owns the longtime paraquat maker Syngenta , halted domestic use of the pesticide a decade ago after conducting its own studies on paraquat safety and finding troubling results. In the US, two states – Vermont and California – have recently also banned paraquat, citing risks that include an association between paraquat and Parkinson’s disease shown in years of scientific research. And California regulators announced in August that paraquat makers voluntarily agreed to stop selling the chemical after the state identified he
Technology
Rio Fest’s RioMarket, Kicking Off Oct. 1, to Feature TikTok Program and Online Business Meetings
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — RioMarket, the business section of the Rio International Film Festival, will be held over Oct. 1-11, featuring for the first time a partnership with TikTok and online one-on-one business meetings. The event, taking place in a warehouse in Rio’s port area renovated for the 2016 Summer Olympics, will gather execs […]
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Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled
Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.
Technology
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2027: Fashion Maxxing
"Everything is extremely sexy and happy and beautiful," said Fausto Puglisi, whose collection was like a burst of fireworks on the runway.
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Rodrigo, Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers
Technology
Roku’s first OLED TVs are up to $400 off, starting at $699
Roku recently launched its first-ever OLED TVs. The $999 starting price was already impressive for the 55-inch Pro Series model that has a 120Hz refresh rate OLED panel (with four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10 Plus). The price is even lower right now at Amazon when you enter the […] Roku’s new OLED TVs are already marked down. | Image: The Verge Roku recently launched its first-ever OLED TVs. The $999 starting price was already impressive for the 55-inch Pro Series model that has a 120Hz refresh rate OLED panel (with four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10 Plus). The price is even lower right now at Amazon when you enter the code ROKUOLED300 at checkout. It knocks a clean $300 off, as the code indicates, making this the most affordable modern 55-inch OLED you can get right now. If you’re more of a 65-inch TV kind of person, youR
Technology
Rough Weather Cancels Oceans Calling Festival’s Opening Day
Dave Matthews Band, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Ludacris were among the canceled performances
Technology
Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
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Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.
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Ryan Murphy Debuts ‘American Horror Story: 13,’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Premieres and This Week’s Best Events
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
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STAT+: Licensing deals on generic versions of Roche flu drug aimed at preparing for pandemic
With an eye toward pandemic preparedness, a U.N.-backed agency has signed sub-licensing deals related to generic versions of a Roche influenza treatment.
Science
STAT+: Lilly wins approval for once-weekly insulin shot
The FDA approved Eli Lilly’s Onswik, a once-weekly basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes, offering patients an alternative to daily long-acting insulin injections.
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a reticent FDA commish nominee, a Novo deal, and more
President Trump’s nominee to lead the FDA was grilled by senators on hot button topics like China, vaccines, and abortion access
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STAT+: The head of Kennedy’s new autism project has roots in Iraq War, Sesame Street
Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is planning a total-lifespan research project on autism: A Q&A with its leader, Russell Shilling.
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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Technology
SZA Is Officially a New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductee: ‘More Importantly, I Met Danny DeVito’
SZA joins previous inductees Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Paul Rudd, Toni Morrison, Tony Bennett, the Isley Brothers, Meryl Streep, Jonas Brothers, Frank Sinatra, and more
Technology
Sabrina Carpenter & Margaret Qualley Join Fred Astaire Biopic Cast
It will be a "House Tour" music video reunion in the new Tom Holland-starring film.
Technology
San Sebastián 10 Takeaways, From Brad Pitt Seducing San Sebastián to AI, Buzz Titles, Deals and Glorious Gastronomy
Blessed by warm but hardly sweltering late summer sun — and no typical Basque txirimiri drizzle so common to other editions — the 74th San Sebastián also marks the last under festival director José Luis Rebordinos, who since 2011 has brought stability, sponsors, industry build and a close relationship to Cannes. Fittingly enough, the hallmark […]
Technology
Saudi Arabia crude oil exports hit highest level since Iran war began despite pipeline outage
Saudi exports are rising despite escalating attacks on its infrastructure from Iran-backed militants in Yemen and Iraq.
Markets
Saudi Oil Export Strategy Hits New Hurdle as Red Sea Insurance Costs Soar
The cost of insuring an oil tanker loaded from Saudi Arabia’s main Red Sea port has tripled in recent weeks, industry sources told Reuters, adding to the major crude producer’s struggles to find a viable channel for its exports. Saudi …
Markets
Scam hotel booking sent family to Wetherspoon pub
Which? says staff are turning away up to 20 tourists a day after scammers used the pub's address.
Technology
See U2’s 50th-Anniversary Performance at Their Old High School
The Irish superstars returned to their Dublin roots, just after announcing new album Carnaval De Luz
Technology
See the secret to DNA hookups
A record player-like microscope and computer simulations solve a longtime mystery, showing that metal ions bridge DNA strands that would normally repel.
Technology
See which incumbents have the biggest cash advantage in the tightest U.S. House races
Incumbents hold commanding cash advantages in many of the U.S. House 2026 midterm election races expected to help decide control of Congress.
Technology
Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea
Seventeen service members were swept out to the Caspian Sea during military exercises.
Technology
Sephora Taps John Legend for Original Holiday Anthem
Sephora Europe has enlisted the EGOT winner to pen an original song to commemorate the holiday shopping season.
Technology
Seven Artists, Three Days, One Album: Inside e.l.f. Cosmetics’ ‘Mirror Mix
What happens when you give 50 songwriters, producers, creators, and collaborators free rein in one marathon creative session? E.l.f Cosmetics has the answer to this question – “Mirror Mix,” its second original music compilation album that features a bevy of rising talent across pop, R&B, Latin, and rock. It’s an endeavor that honors e.l.f’s commitment […]
Technology
Seven Artists, Three Days, One Album: Inside e.l.f. Cosmetics’ ‘Mirror Mix’
What happens when you give 50 songwriters, producers, creators, and collaborators free rein in one marathon creative session? E.l.f Cosmetics has the answer to this question – “Mirror Mix,” its second original music compilation album that features a bevy of rising talent across pop, R&B, Latin, and rock. It’s an endeavor that honors e.l.f’s commitment […]
Technology
Shemar Moore Is Back in Action in Starz’s Solid Cop Drama ‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’: TV Review
Just one year after wrapping an eight-season run on CBS’ “S.W.A.T.,” Shemar Moore’s stoic but righteous Sergeant II Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson Jr. returns on a new network in the spinoff series “S.W.A.T. Exiles.” Created by Jason Nig, the Starz show is set two years after the original series ended, and Hondo is in a very […]
Technology
Silver Lion Winner ‘Miss Violence’ Director Alexandros Avranas to Helm Greek Adaptation of Globoplay’s Hit Series ‘The Others’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Alexandros Avranas, who won the Venice Film Festival Silver Lion for best director for the harrowing drama “Miss Violence,” will helm the Greek adaptation of Globoplay’s hit series “The Others.” The project, which is currently in production, follows the format sales agreement signed between Alpha TV and Brazilian media powerhouse Globo in late 2024. Created […]
Technology
Singapore’s Finance Firms to Train 80,000 Staff in AI Skills
Singapore’s major financial institutions pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills as the country moves to cushion white-collar workers from potential job disruption. A pioneer batch of 23 banks, insurers and asset managers has committed to …
Markets
Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.
Global
Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos
All 29 people aboard the ship were safely evacuated using lifeboats, the Hellenic Coastguard said.
Technology
Social Media Bans Aren’t Enough to Make Children Safe
Even before France approved legislation banning social media for children under 15 last January, 13-year-old Benjamin was already wondering what life without social media would look like. “If we want to play football, we won’t be able to organize it. What will we do? Send letters instead?” he joked in an interview for Le Monde . His reaction captured the central challenge behind the growing wave of youth social media bans: Removing access is one thing; understanding what those platforms mean in children’s lives is another. Within weeks of Australia’s similar ban , the country’s eSafety Commissioner reported that platforms had restricted access to 4.7 million under-16 accounts. Two months later, though, one in five Australian teenagers under 16 was still using TikTok and Snapchat, according to a parental-control data company. But even if all children’s social media accounts were to disapp
Technology
Sofia Coppola, Kirsten Dunst Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Marie Antoinette’ With Reality-Bending Versailles Exhibition
“Marie Antoinette” is back in Versailles. To mark the 20th anniversary of her 2006 film, director Sofia Coppola has partnered with the Château de Versailles on an unusual exhibition of props, costumes and behind-the-scenes materials, staged in the palace the real queen called home. “It’s like Christmas for me,” Coppola says ahead of the exhibition’s […]
Culture
Soft Cell Talks the ‘Zeitgeist’ Coincidence of Releasing a ‘Danceteria’ Song the Same Year as Madonna
Marc Almond reflects on Danceteria , the synth-pop duo’s final album after the loss of his bandmate David Ball.
Global
Some BBC channels and radio stations may well have to close, director general says
The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.
Global
Son of Israel's ambassador to U.S. critically injured in attack in occupied West Bank
The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday.
Technology
Sony and UMG are suing Suno again
Sony and Universal Music Group filed yet another suit against Suno. The labels claim its new v6 model still infringes on their copyrights because it's trained on user outputs from previous models, which were themselves trained on unlicensed music ripped from YouTube and other sources. Sony and UMG are notable holdouts who did not sign […] Suno’s AI vocalists could learn a thing or two from this glitchy image. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Sony and Universal Music Group filed yet another suit against Suno. The labels claim its new v6 model still infringes on their copyrights because it's trained on user outputs from previous models, which were themselves trained on unlicensed music ripped from YouTube and other sources. Sony and UMG are notable holdouts who did not sign a licensing agreement with Suno. In its complaint shared with The Verge , Sony and UMG accuse S
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South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
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South Florida Hoping to Dry Out After Heavy Rains Swamp Cars, Overflow Sewers
Torrential rainfall in south Florida was enough to swamp cars and overflow sewage drains, but damage may have been limited by local governments’ renewed efforts to clear debris and improve drainage. The Miami Herald and other news outlets reported that …
California
Southern California Edison Pushing for Wildfire Liability Deal Before Lawmakers Depart
Electric utility Southern California Edison is urging California lawmakers to hold a special session before year-end to consider limiting utilities’ exposure to future wildfire liabilities, CEO of parent company Edison International EIX.N Pedro Pizarro said this week. Electric utility infrastructure …
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Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails
Series of in-flight problems meant Link, a ‘commercial space robot’, could not salvage the Nasa observatory A spacecraft that was launched in July on a mission to rescue a decaying Nasa space observatory plunged back to Earth on Friday, concluding a failed mission that will be followed by the telescope’s own demise in several weeks’ time. Link, billed as “America’s first commercial space robot”, lifted off on 3 July from Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific islands with the objective of lifting the orbit and prolonging the life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a satellite that has studied gamma-ray bursts and other cosmic events for the last 22 years. Continue reading...
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Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
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Spend It on Beckham: World Cup Deals Help Global Star Rake In $51 Million
The soccer star and Inter Miami owner saw revenue and profits at his brand business soar even ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Sportmax Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Sportmax Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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State Farm to Increase Claims Workforce by 3,000
State Farm said it plans to increase the size of its claims workforce throughout 2027 by about 10%, or about 3,000 employees. In a Sept. 25 announcement, the mutual insurer said it is investing in training, developing, and recruiting to …
Culture
Stella Lefty’s ‘Boston’ Earns Country Chart Honor Last Achieved 22 Years Ago
Lefty scores a mark on Country Airplay last logged by Gretchen Wilson.
Technology
Steven Shearer Wins Canada’s $71,000 Audain Prize
The annual award is reserved for artists based in British Columbia.
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Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.
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Supreme Court allows use of citizenship database ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court has given the Trump administration a green light to use a federal citizenship database to verify voters ahead of the midterm elections.
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November's elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for third time
The justices halted a federal appeals court ruling that would have revived the Republican-friendly map for the November elections, which will determine control of Congress. There were no noted dissents.
California
Supreme Court upholds Trump's expanded citizenship data checks, stoking fears of voter purges
The Trump administration says Social Security data may help spot noncitizens who are registered to vote.
Global
Syrian dancer reflects on escaping ISIS and finding freedom through ballet
Ahmad Joudeh is a ballet dancer of unusual grace and grit. He was born stateless in a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, Syria. He has traveled far on the power of his dreams and the elegance of his dance. He survived a traumatic childhood, much of Syria's civil war and constant threats of execution by ISIS. We met Joudeh in his new home in San Diego.
Technology
TB 26-07 Aluminum Alloy 2219 Material Guidance
For more information, contact Donald S. Parker, Kennedy Space Center, donald.s.parker@nasa.gov Download the PDF version Improper casting and forging processes in the manufacture of aluminum alloy 2219 can lead to microstructural defects that result in a sub-optimal response to anodic surface treatments and an increase in corrosion susceptibility. This Technical Bulletin communicates the risks of […]
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TDI Launches Tool Showing Why Carriers Don’t Approve Policies
The Texas Department of Insurance this week launched a tool that allows residents to see reasons for why insurance companies decline, non-renew or cancel home and auto insurance policies. The webpage lets users review declination, non-renew and cancellations notices by …
California
Tax the rich? California voters are divided, according to new poll
September LA Times/Berkeley poll on statewide propositions
Technology
Taylor Swift Breaks Two Spotify Records for 2026, Including Most-Streamed Female Artist in a Day
Taylor Swift has broken two Spotify records for 2026, including most-streamed female artist in a day. Swift broke the records following the midnight release of “The Life of a Showgirl: Encore,” which featured four new songs, including lead single “Patient Zero.” That song broke the record for the most-streamed song by a female artist in […]
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Taylor Swift Releases Four New Songs
The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore is here
Culture
Taylor Swift Says Inspiration For ‘Patient Zero’ Came From Chat With Friends About This Awkward Relationship Request From an Ex
The track appears on the just-released The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore .
Technology
Taylor Swift Still Has Unfinished Business With Her Exes — Thank God! — While Also Mooning Over Her Groom in ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’: New Tracks Review
If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, one of your deepest fears this year might have been that the pop superstar will be so wrapped up in a long, rapturous honeymoon that she’ll neglect to bring us down by continuing to write about the bums that got away, or any lingering regrets that were accumulated on […]
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Taylor Swift's new 'Encore' songs, ranked from worst to best
The pop superstar just dropped an expanded edition of 2025's blockbuster 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Here's a critical rundown of the album's new songs.
Culture
Taylor Swift, Tinashe, Madonna and Charli xcx, Kenny Chesney & More: New Music Friday Guide
Check out the must-hear releases of the week.
Culture
Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore review – flashes of humanity and bafflingly vindictive love songs
(Republic) This four-track addition to a critically maligned album works hard to remind fans what they love about Swift, with some sweet highs and galling lows One downside of turning your release strategies into scavenger hunts and layering clues within your work is that it invites enormous amounts of scrutiny about your potential motive. When Taylor Swift announced an expanded edition of last year’s critically maligned The Life of a Showgirl this week, subtitled The Encore, many fans instantly suspected one of two things: that it was designed to remind Grammy members of Showgirl’s existence during their voting period to determine next year’s nominees, or to oust country ingenue Ella Langley from her record-breaking US No 1 run . If that sounds cynical, it’s also worth remembering that when Swift announced Showgirl last year, she said that unlike her previous album, The Tortured Poets D
Culture
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Retakes the Stage With ‘Encore’ Deluxe: Stream It Now
The project features four new songs.
Culture
Tempeh Is the Plant-Based Food With More Protein Than Eggs
Tempeh has two things going for it that many other protein-rich, vegetarian foods don’t: a ton of probiotics and all nine essential amino acids.
Technology
Tesla’s Optimus robot is going through growing pains
Hitting its goal of making 20,000 Optimus robots per week is reportedly proving tricky for Tesla. The Information reports that Tesla produced "several hundred robots a week" last month, after it repurposed its Model S and Model X production lines for Optimus earlier this year. However, this strategy is reportedly creating manufacturing snags, like issues […] Hitting its goal of making 20,000 Optimus robots per week is reportedly proving tricky for Tesla. The Information reports that Tesla produced "several hundred robots a week" last month, after it repurposed its Model S and Model X production lines for Optimus earlier this year. However, this strategy is reportedly creating manufacturing snags, like issues lining up parts precisely, as The Information notes: "Not only are the Optimus production lines new, but the Optimus parts are much smaller and have to fit together far more pr
Technology
Tesla’s stock falls as launch of Semi truck fails to excite investors
Autonomous trucking represents a compelling opportunity for Tesla, but it’s unclear what the company’s initial Semi targets look like.
Science
Texas Mental Health Clinic Owner Convicted in $26M Scheme to Defraud Military Health Benefits Program
A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted a Texas licensed professional counselor yesterday for his role in a $26 million health care fraud, kickbacks, and money laundering scheme.
Technology
Textile Exchange Reports Reveal Record Global Fiber Production
Global fiber production increased to a record 139 million metric tons in 2025.
Culture
The Best Booths at Independent 20th Century
It’s a big year for the Independent, the art world’s favorite contemporary art fair.
Culture
The Best Booths at the Armory Show, From Ghostly Afterimages to ‘Gentle Destruction’
The fair opened with a slower pace than in years past.
Culture
The Best Korean Skin-Care Products People Actually Buy
Achieve glass skin with the best Korean skincare products according to K-Beauty experts. Shop top brands like Laneige, Beauty of Joseon & CosRx.
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The Horror Show Launches at Academy Museum: Costumes and Props From ‘Halloween,’ ‘Saw,’ ‘Poltergeist’ and More
Just in time for the scariest season, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is unveiling The Horror Show, a major survey of costumes, props, drawings, posters and other artifacts from the most iconic horror films throughout the history of cinema. The exhibit opens Saturday. From Bela Lugosi’s original cape from the 1931 […]
Technology
The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing "political" content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing.
Culture
The Scoop With Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote: On SIR.’s First Solo Paris Showroom
This week’s guests are Nikki Campbell and Sophie Coote, who, in 2014, co-founded the contemporary womenswear brand SIR. after seeing a gap in the market for minimalist separates, intimates, and ready-to-wear (which make up the acronym SIR.!)
Technology
The comedians turning AI anxiety into punchlines: ‘It’s so good, it’ll completely alter our grasp on reality’
Across videos, standup and cartoons, humorists are skewering big tech’s attempt to make AI ubiquitous and inevitable “Best case scenario, we never have to do any admin again,” says an AI CEO . “Worst case, we all die.” A young man struggles to the top of a beautiful mountain , words echoing in his ears: “AI will most likely lead to the end of the world, but in the meantime, there will be great companies created.” At the top of the mountain, he triumphantly holds up a sign: “Build a datacenter here.” Continue reading...
Culture
The lure of the loo: how restaurant bathroom design went wild
Plush or pared back, flatteringly lit or full-on disco camp, a TikTokkable loo is now part of the hospitality experience Anthony Bourdain was typically forthright when it came to his expectations for the toilet facilities in a food business. “I won’t eat in a restaurant with filthy bathrooms,” wrote the late chef and author, in his seminal, turn-of-the-millennium memoir Kitchen Confidential. “This isn’t a hard call. They let you see the bathrooms. If the restaurant can’t be bothered to replace the puck in the urinal or keep the toilets and floors clean, then just imagine what their refrigeration and work spaces look like.” Setting aside the fact that, in later life, Bourdain softened his stance (“Some of the best food experiences I’ve ever had [have been in] places where they really don’t give a shit [about bathroom cleanliness],” were his words in a 2018 interview) his initial take tell
Markets
The options market is sending a contrarian signal about oil prices
Also: How to use options around earnings to trade Nike’s stock, which has been down in the dumps for years.
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The stock market could be due for a nasty selloff, judging by these two signals
A jump in bond-market anxiety coupled with a selloff in financial stocks may mean a serious shock to markets, according to Bank of America.
California
The stuff of buildings and bridges is grist for something deeper in 'The History of Concrete'
John Wilson, an inspired chronicler of the mundane who first made his name on HBO, tried his hand at a documentary animated by his comic neuroticism.
Science
The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.
Culture
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Russian strikes in Kyiv, Netanyahu in New York, floods in Japan and the Asian Games – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading...
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The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?
The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington.
Technology
These are the first feathers ever found in fossilized dinosaur poop
The rare fossil hints that differences in plumage may explain why some Cretaceous-era birds survived an asteroid impact but others died.
Technology
These camera apps give you more control over the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture
One of the questionable limitations of the iPhone 18 Pro's new main camera with a variable aperture is that you're limited to just four settings in the native iOS' camera app in manual mode: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4. Those same limitations are also in place when the app is adjusting the iris itself in […] One of the questionable limitations of the iPhone 18 Pro's new main camera with a variable aperture is that you're limited to just four settings in the native iOS' camera app in manual mode: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, and f/4. Those same limitations are also in place when the app is adjusting the iris itself in Auto aperture mode, but it turns out that's not a strict limitation of the iPhone's camera hardware. Apple's SDK allows third-party camera apps to implement more granular control of the aperture. BlackMagic Design's well-featured and still completely free BlackMagic Camera
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They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words
Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year. And each year, certain voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spotlights some thoughts from leaders who might have not captured the headlines and airtime on Thursday, the third day of the 2026 General Debate. ___ “The time for simply setting out goals is behind us.” —Mia Amor Mottley, president of Barbados, on climate change ___ "A United Nations that delivers for all cannot mean an organization that responds loudly to some crises and quietly to others." —Janez Jansa, prime minister of Slovenia ___ “Power earns trust only when it respects law.” —András Baka, president of Hungary ___ “Narrow self-interest is break
California
Tilting California voters toward raising local taxes often involves tricks, manipulation
Municipalities and school districts can't legally spend tax dollars pushing ballot measures. But many do anyway, calling its outreach "information".
Culture
Tim McGregor Out, Mark Dodds Rises In TEG Reshuffle
The live entertainment, ticketing, and technology powerhouse presses the button on a “strategic reset,” one that sees McGregor leaving the business “to embark on his next chapter.”
Culture
Tinashe’s ‘POPSTAR’: All 16 Tracks Ranked
Tinashe's sleek, intrepid eighth studio album is here. See how Billboard ranks each track on POPSTAR .
Culture
Tod's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Tod's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
Today Is Dolly Parton Day – It’s 9/25
"We could all afford to live a little more like Dolly," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in announcing the passage of a bill declaring Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in the state.
Technology
Todd Rundgren: Taylor Swift Ruined Music
In a recent interview, the rock legend said Swift “doesn’t do anything particularly great except grow hair. She’s not a great singer. She’s not a great songwriter. She’s not a great dancer.”
Technology
Tod’s Spring 2027: Making It Your Own
Creative director Matteo Tamburini asked himself how one's own imaginary world is formed, how it becomes a personal style and how it is then reflected in a collection.
Technology
Top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Stocks are heading for a higher open, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are poised to post winning weeks.
Global
Tracking the nor'easter: State of emergency declared in New York City
Millions in the Northeast are bracing for a powerful nor'easter set to bring pounding rain and strong winds to the region through the weekend.
Global
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court as 3rd-country deportations are thrown into question
A ruling to halt deportations of people to countries other than their own threw a core immigration policy of the Trump administration into question, at least temporarily, and prompted a desperate appeal to the Supreme Court on Thursday.
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Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations
Global
Trump administration guts data collection on US education as math and reading scores plummet
National Center for Education Statistics, which collects critical data to guide policy on learning, was decimated after Doge canceled crucial contracts As reading and math scores fall to their lowest point in the past quarter-century, the US now has fewer tools to understand and develop interventions for this troubling trend. When the Trump administration took a wrecking ball to the Department of Education last year, firing nearly half of its workers and allowing the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) to cancel nearly $900m in contracts, a little-known agency called the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) was among the hardest hit. Continue reading...
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Trump administration turns to Supreme Court as third-country deportations are thrown into question
A ruling to halt deportations of people to countries other than their own has thrown a core immigration policy of the Trump administration into question, at least temporarily, and prompted a desperate appeal to the Supreme Court
Technology
Trump and Chinese president Xi end summit without major agreement on AI
Xi’s state visit to the US emphasized personal rapport with the US president, rather than substantial agreements to pause their respective countries’ AI arms race Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping wrapped up their Washington summit on Friday, facing criticism that they had squandered an opportunity to pause their countries’ artificial intelligence (AI) arms race. The three-day state visit emphasised pageantry and personal rapport rather than substantial agreements. The US president and Xi discussed the wars in Iran and Ukraine and the status of Taiwan. Their biggest policy announcement was a modest two-month extension of a trade truce. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump and Xi dined with AI's biggest names. Here's what we know about tech talks so far
AI was a key topic during Trump-Xi talks on Thursday, after safety concerns shot to the top of the global geopolitical agenda in recent weeks.
Global
Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
Technology
Trump promised to campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead
While organizers insist the rallies are in locations with media markets that span state lines and they will help bolster broader turnout, Trump's itinerary is yet another sign of the uphill fight that his party faces.
Technology
Trump touts ‘great meeting’ with Xi at White House – as it happened
This blog is now closed – our live coverage of US politics continues here In the first row in front of the leaders sit US vice-president JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance, Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her daughter Arabella, US secretary of state Marco Rubio , treasury secretary Scott Bessent , defence secretary Pete Hegseth and commerce secretary Howard Lutnick . Donald Trump is speaking now. He notes that Xi is the first Chinese leader to make a second formal visit to the White House, and says the two have “forged a truly great friendship” since Trump was first elected in 2016. Continue reading...
Global
Trump welcomes Xi to White House for state dinner
The two leaders are expected to discuss a number of issues, including artificial intelligence safety, Taiwan, trade and the Iran war.
Global
Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump's plans as "foolhardy".
Technology
Trump, House Speaker Johnson expected to meet with tech CEOs on AI next week: Sources
The meeting comes as the leaders of some AI companies have issued warnings.
Technology
Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance. Here are the top takeaways
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi went heavy on the ceremony and light on deliverables as they danced around Taiwan and Iran during two days in Washington.
Global
Trump-Xi takeaways: If there were takeaways, Trump's not sharing them
Many Republicans had clear expectations that Trump would put pressure on Xi.
Markets
Trump’s ban on Canadian alcohol starts Tuesday, but these well-known brands will avoid it
Labatt and Molson beers and Fireball shots won’t disappear in the U.S. — here’s why
Global
Trump’s executive order on recreational fishing is a ‘giveaway of fish and ocean ecosystem’, advocates warn
Federal agencies told to prioritize recreational fishing and to reconsider scientific standards as well as regulations Donald Trump’s latest fishing order is raising new concerns about US marine protections, as it directs federal agencies to prioritize recreational fishing while reconsidering the scientific standards and environmental regulations that govern American fisheries. The National Marine Fisheries Service hailed last Thursday’s order, Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation , telling the Guardian: “By addressing long-standing flaws in federal data collection, streamlining permitting, and expanding marine habitats, this action delivers long-overdue stability to America’s $1.2tn outdoor recreation economy.” Continue reading...
Technology
Turkish Distributor Baska Sinema Boards AI-Generated Feature ‘A Woman Asleep’ for Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Turkish arthouse distributor Baska Sinema has acquired domestic theatrical rights to “A Woman Asleep,” an experimental English-language AI feature directed by pioneering artist and filmmaker Vikki Bardot. Bardot is considered one of the early practitioners of photographic AI art and video art. She delivered a TEDx talk on AI and art in 2023, and her […]
Technology
Turner Prize gallery 'centre of creative universe'
Work by four artists nominated for the prize will go on display from 26 September.
Global
Turning Point USA knew of security concerns yet insisted Charlie Kirk speak outdoors, report says
According to report, school staff recommended event move to a more secure location weeks before Kirk was fatally shot A new report says that Turning Point USA insisted the conservative political group’s leader Charlie Kirk speak outdoors at Utah Valley University – where he was ultimately assassinated – despite security concerns raised with his team by the school’s leaders and its police chief. The independent report with those findings was commissioned by UVU and released on Friday. The report examined security procedures leading up to the 31-year-old’s fatal shooting on 10 September 2025 during a talk at the university’s campus in Orem, Utah. The Associated Press contributed reporting Continue reading...
Global
Two arrested after people seen mysteriously emerging from various New York City sewers
The city has seen a string of incidents in which people have climbed out of manholes late at night.
Technology
U.S. Treasury yields tick higher as global bond rout slows
U.S. Treasury yields continued to climb higher to end the week following a global bond selloff and stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data.
Technology
U.S. appeals court upholds Pentagon designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk
In a 2-1 decision, a federal appeals court upheld the Department of Defense's blacklisting of Anthropic.
Technology
U.S. crude oil falls nearly 8% for the week after Tehran and Washington hold talks at the U.N.
Iran has asked the U.S. to meet the same conditions laid out in the June 17 memorandum of understanding, Iran's foreign minister said.
Global
U2 celebrate 50th anniversary at the school where they formed
The rock band go back to their roots, playing a gig in the Dublin playground where they first met.
Technology
U2 goes back to school to put on a show where it all began 50 years ago
U2 has returned to their roots, surprising students with a rock and roll class at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin
Technology
U2's new album 'Carnaval De Luz,' out in November, will feature Dolly Parton on a song
U2 is set to release their first full-length album of new material in nine years, titled “Carnaval De Luz.”
Science
UN tries to build momentum on pandemic preparedness, but hits a speed bump
Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.N. General Assembly’s leader and health officials are seeking to make sure that the lurking possibility of another worldwide disease emergency stays on the global agenda
Global
US Supreme Court allows Trump to use controversial database to check voter citizenship
Critics have questioned the reliability of the data, warning it could result in US citizens being wrongly removed from electoral rolls.
Technology
US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.
Technology
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging
An ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government
Global
US senators propose legislation to limit ICE arrests and indefinite detention
Exclusive: Democrats Dick Durbin of Illinois and Alex Padilla of California seek to prevent unlawful arrests US senators have introduced legislation aimed at cutting down warrantless or specious ICE arrests, and curbing the agency’s ability to indefinitely detain immigrants who do not pose any danger to their communities. The new legislation, shared exclusively with the Guardian, would require immigration officers to obtain an administrative warrant from a supervisor outlining a probable cause for detaining someone. Such a warrant must also be presented to each person who is detained, the bill says, alongside notice of when the detainee must appear in immigration court. Continue reading...
Global
US supreme court lifts restrictions on controversial voter database
Trump and officials claimed database combats noncitizen voting but critics said it could disenfranchise eligible voters The US supreme court has lifted restrictions on a controversial federal database of voters as Donald Trump seeks to impose tougher restrictions on voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling issued Friday by the chief justice, John Roberts, in the name of the court temporarily sets aside an injunction issued by US district judge Sparkle L Sooknanan, who ruled on 22 June against the Trump administration’s plan to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements – Save – database to vet voter registration eligibility. A federal appeals court later declined to pause that ruling. Continue reading...
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US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at the UN
The Trump administration is considering imposing new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations, another step to squeeze the government in Havana
Technology
Uggs Get Bejeweled and Feathered on the Blumarine Runway in Milan
The Blumarine spring 2027 show featured exclusive romantic Ugg styles on the runway.
Technology
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he asked U.S. President Donald Trump to press China's leader to use Beijing's influence over Moscow in a diplomatic effort to get Russia to end its 4½-year-long invasion of Ukraine.
Technology
Universal Becomes First Studio to Cross $5B at 2026 Global Box Office
The studio's 'The Odyssey,' 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'Michael' stand as three of the five titles to hit the billion-dollar mark this year.
Technology
Val Blavatnik Named to Warner Music Group Executive Team, Elliot Grainge Named Chair of ADA, More
As part of a slew of executive announcements, Simon Robson will be leaving the company, while Alejandro Duque takes the top international role.
Technology
Victims 'grossly failed' by sex offender bail decision
Victims of Zafer Dogan were living close to the 32-year-old who took thousands of pictures of children at a playground from his bedroom window.
Culture
Victoria Monét Reveals ‘Frequency of Love’ Track List, Featuring Bruno Mars, SZA, Bryson Tiller & Leon Thomas
Frequency of Love arrives on Oct. 2.
Technology
Viktor & Rolf’s Favorite Piece in Their Milan Retrospective Is Not a Look
The Dutch design duo is being celebrated with an exhibition at 10 Corso Como that opened during Milan Fashion Week and spotlights 20 of their couture looks.
Global
Violence displaced members of more than half a million Mexican households in past 5 years
New figures from Mexico's national statistics agency reveal that violence has forced people from more than half a million households in Mexico to flee their homes in the past five years
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Violence has displaced more than half a million Mexican households in past 5 years
Until now, Mexico's government did not share comprehensive data on people who have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing violence in many parts of Mexico, leaving civil society groups piecing together information to get a wider view of the problem.
Culture
Virginia Man is Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Exploiting More Than 40 Minor Girls on Snapchat
Malachi Morgan Thomas, 24, of Virginia, was sentenced yesterday to 40 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Technology
Virginia tech firm's CEO, Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. government
Oxygen Forensics counted numerous U.S. government agencies among its customers but lied for years about who really controlled it, prosecutors allege.
Global
WATCH LIVE: Day 4 of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly
Across the many conferences, forums and roundtables, the week exposed the gulf between the biggest aid organizations, who have the money and connections to weather this period of public aid retrenchment, and others grappling with their role in the changing landscape for humanitarian funding.
Global
WATCH: Americans struggling with the record rise in gas prices
GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan shares his outlook on gas prices over the next week as the average of a gallon of regular gas rises up more than a $1.50 since the war with Iran began.
Global
WATCH: The annual Fat Bear Week tournament is underway
Mike Fitz, resident naturalist for Explore.org, breaks down the competition where people vote for the fattest bear of the year.
Global
WATCH: Trump greets Xi as Chinese leader's state visit wraps up
President Donald Trump is taking Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives on Friday, showing off the sacred texts of U.S. democracy to the leader of the world's most powerful communist country to cap off a three-day state visit criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance.
Technology
Walmart Unveils $45 Cashmere Sweater, Bringing Mongolian Luxury to the Masses
The cashmere crewneck can be found as part of the retailer's in-house Free Assembly brand, known for elevated basics and trend-forward pieces for men and women
Technology
Warner Music Group Names Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America and U.K. Amid Other Executive Moves
In a long-expected move, Warner Music Group has named Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America, U.K. & Corporate Development amid several other top leadership moves. Blavatnik, 28, the son of Warner Music’s primary owner Len Blavatnik, will “unify and drive business and operational strategy across these markets while guiding the company’s investment strategy to […]
Technology
Warner Music Names Val Blavatnik to Executive Team, Unveils Suite of Leadership Promotions
Atlantic Music Group CEO Elliot Grainge will also become chairman of distribution arm ADA, while Warner Music Latin America President Alejandro Duque has been named president of Warner Music International.
Technology
Warsh's regime change at the Fed pushes ahead – and meets resistance
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is driving rapid change in some areas, while his emerging policy framework suggests further rate hikes remain possible.
Global
Watch: Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UN
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what happened even before the Israeli prime minister took to the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Global
Watch: What could the potential sanctions for Man City be?
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the potential sanctions for Manchester City will be 'significant' after the sources told BBC Sport that the club has been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
Global
Watch: What was it like inside the Trump-Xi White House dinner?
The US and Chinese leaders gave speeches at the lavish event inside the White House, the BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr went along.
Markets
We ship our gym equipment all over the world
Northern Ireland's economic output, which is broadly equivalent to UK GDP, rose by 2.3% in the year to June.
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Week in wildlife: a tiny tiger-cat, backyard bears and a frilly pink sea cucumber
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Weekend nor’easter likely to bring damaging winds, coastal flooding
Weekend nor’easter likely to bring damaging winds, coastal flooding Large waves crash over a jetty as a large coastal storm bears down on the region on March 2, 2018 in Scituate, Massachusetts. A powerful nor'easter is bringing snow, rain and high wind to much of the U.S. Northeast. (Image credit: Scott Eisen/Getty Images) September 25, 2026 Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) are monitoring a powerful nor’easter bringing damaging wind gusts and dangerous coastal flooding to the Northeast this weekend. The New York City metro area and New Jersey may be especially impacted by this storm. A rapidly deepening storm along the East Coast will likely produce very gusty winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding along the I-95 corridor from the Mid-Atlantic through New England on Saturday and Sunday. The strongest wind gusts and widespread coastal flooding are most likely ne
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Ween Announce Massive Box Set Revisiting ‘Chocolate and Cheese’ Tour
Boognish Provides , out October 16 via Rhino, features seven full concerts from Gene and Dean Ween's 1994/95 trek, the duo's first time with a backing band
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What is kratom, the 'gas station heroin' alarming officials in the US?
Kratom, found during an investigation into the deaths of two college students, has been sold in the US for around a decade.
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What the Supreme Court's voter-citizenship database decision means for the midterms
The Supreme Court revived a controversial voter-citizenship database less than two months ahead of the midterm elections. In the ruling, the court sided with the Trump administration, which is seeking to use the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE database to review state voter rolls for potential noncitizens. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jessica Huseman of Votebeat.
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What ‘60 Minutes’ Was Missing in Its First Two New Episodes, According to Its Ex-Managing Editor
Guy Campanile, a famously exacting 34-year veteran of CBS News, offered his view of the new season — and it’s less bleak than you might think.
Technology
White House Has Spent More Than $440,000 on Pro-Trump TV Ads Paid for by U.S. Government; Administration Defends ‘Unapologetically American’ Spots and Denies They’re Campaign Ads
TV ads featuring President Donald Trump that began airing this week — including one in which he declares that “America will never be a communist country” and touting his administration’s policy goals — were paid for by U.S. taxpayers. The spots have drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, with lawmakers saying they look like […]
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White House TV pool is back in operation after a dayslong ban of news outlets from grounds
The U.S. network video pool for the White House was back in operation Friday, for the first time since President Donald Trump banned three news outlets in a high-profile showdown over media access.
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Who was invited to China state dinner: White House releases guest list
The White House has released the guest list for the dinner hosted Thursday by President Donald Trump and Melania Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan
California
Why Hallmark Movies and John Wilson's 'The History of Concrete' take the mundane so seriously
Hallmark movies and John Wilson's "The History of Concrete" find comedy by taking mundane passions and situations seriously.
Global
Why an international arrest warrant didn't stop Netanyahu's US trip
The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains why Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu was not arrested after speaking at the UN, despite an ICC arrest warrant.
Markets
Why investors aren’t buying yet another attempt by the Treasury Department to calm the rattled bond market
Back-to-back weak auctions for Treasury notes show that government repurchases haven’t spurred demand for bonds.
California
Why this artist wears a hijab and a 328-foot-long garment that looks like a millipede
Performance artist Anida Yoeu Ali's exhibit, 'Anida Yoeu Ali: The Buddhist Bug,' features a 328-foot-long performance installation of an orange bug that explores race, religion, feminism and immigration, and will weave in and out of the gallery rooms.
Technology
Willem Dafoe Says Record-Breaking U.S. Box Office Should Be ‘Spread Out a Little Bit’: ‘The Audience Comes Mainly From Three Huge Movies’
Willem Dafoe, who is at the Zurich Film Festival presenting the opening night film “Tenzing,” spoke about the record-breaking 2026 box office while emphasizing the importance of watching the Jennifer Peedom epic in cinemas. The film, which opened to warm Zurich audiences last night, will have a limited theatrical release in the U.S. from Oct. […]
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Wise Words from Colin Kaepernick, D.M.C. and More at the 2026 Black Footwear Forum
The 2026 Black Footwear Forum in Detroit gathered icons of the fashion industry and students alike for a series of conversations related to this year's conference theme: Rooted in CommUnity.
Markets
World shares mostly advance after global bond sell-off and drop in oil prices
World shares are mostly higher, and the bond market appears to have stabilized following another bond sell-off that has brought U.S. Treasury yields to their highest in years
Technology
Worth it: these square food containers changed lunch forever for me (and now they’re on sale)
Anyday, our editors’ and readers’ favorite food storage, is now 15% off. Here are our top picks for meal prep and leftovers Anyday’s glass containers changed how I store leftovers Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Welcome to Worth it, where Filter editors spotlight one genuinely good discount on something we’ve tested and loved. Each week, we filter endless sales so you don’t have to. What’s the big deal? Anyday, the brand behind our readers’ favorite food storage containers , has temporarily discounted all of its square containers by 15% off with the code SQUARE15, for up to $63 off . The brand doesn’t often have sales, and this one ends on 27 September. Continue reading...
Technology
Wrongfully detained Iranian American journalist remains jailed in Iran after 2 years
This week marks two years that Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh has been detained in Iran. For a decade, he worked for Radio Farda — an independent, but U.S.-funded Farsi-language news service. During a trip to Iran to visit family, Valizadeh was arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison for "collaborating with a hostile government." Amna Nawaz spoke with his attorney, Ryan Fayhee.
Global
Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted
China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.
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Xi is wrapping his visit to Washington with a peek at the Constitution and Bill of Rights
President Donald Trump is taking Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives on Friday to cap off a three-day state visit criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance
Science
Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals
Hospitals in Yemen are struggling as civil war returns to the Arab world's poorest nation
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Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with 'a very dangerous situation'
Hospitals in Yemen are struggling as civil war returns to the Arab world's poorest nation
Culture
Your Favorite New Latin Acts Have Arrived in Billboard’s’ ‘Trending Up’ Series
Here are the Latin acts you need on your radar in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Global
Your child has left home. Here's why it's time to stop checking up on them
Parents say social media groups and tracking apps are feeding their anxiety about children who have recently gone to uni.
Culture
e.l.f. Cosmetics Drops 2nd Original Album ‘Mirror Mix,’ With 7 Rising Stars Including Flau’jae Johnson, Joaquina & NEZZA
In true e.l.f. style, the project brings beauty & music together to champion the next generation of breakthrough artists.
Technology
iHeartRadio’s 2026 Jingle Ball Tour Recruits Olivia Rodrigo, Hilary Duff, Sombr
Raye, Adéla, Katseye, Ludacris, Dominic Fike, Myles Smith, and more will perform across varying lineups on the nine-city tour
Technology
‘American Horror Story’ Is Back With 13: Here’s How All the Seasons Connect (So Far)
Co-creator Ryan Murphy and castmembers spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the returning characters and how they fit into the season, which launched its lucky 13th year with a three-episode premiere.
Technology
‘Control Resonant’ Team on ‘Reverse Symmetry’ of Switching From Jesse to Dylan as Sequel Game’s New Protagonist
Following a nearly seven-year development journey, Remedy Entertainment has unleashed the sequel to its 2019 hit video game “Control.” Released Thursday for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, “Control Resonant” picks up after Jesse Faden, the protagonist of the original “Control” game, goes missing upon the conclusion of […]
Technology
‘Dead Drop’ Review: A Contained High-Concept Horror Flick Whose Twists Captivate More Than its Characters
The third feature from writer-director Ned Crowley ('Killing Faith') follows eight strangers who get caught in a freight elevator and face dire consequences.
Technology
‘Everyone can relate to pain and struggle. So I’m sharing mine’: Michael Kiwanuka on life after his devastating stroke
The Mercury prize winner hasn’t been able to go home since falling ill last summer. In his only interview, he opens up about the ‘poignancy’ of finally releasing the new album his stroke shelved At the end of July 2025, Michael Kiwanuka was back home in Southampton after a series of European gigs. His 2024 album Small Changes had been critically acclaimed and was kept off the UK No 1 slot only by Kendrick Lamar’s GNX. His fifth record, Fudge, was due that autumn. All was going perfectly for the virtuoso singer-songwriter, whose eccentric, genre-busting mix of psychedelic rock, prog soul, blues and gospel had marked him as a real one-off. Kiwanuka had been expected to appear at the All Together Now festival in County Waterford, Ireland, in the coming days, when an announcement was posted to his Instagram story: “We are so sorry to announce that due to continued illness, and on the advice
Technology
‘Fire at Sea’ Producer Donatella Palermo Boards Eryk Rocha’s Buzzy Doc ‘Elza’ Ahead of Rio Film Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar-nominated Italian producer Donatella Palermo (“Fire at Sea,” “Caesar Must Die”) has boarded Eryk Rocha’s highly anticipated doc “Elza” as a production associate. The film will have its world premiere at the Rio Film Festival and its international premiere at the Rome Film Festival. “Elza” is the follow-up to Rocha’s “The Falling Sky,” which premiered […]
Technology
‘Gamechanging’ brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours
NHS England says test can be done while patient is on operating table and is being piloted in five centres around the country A rapid new test for brain tumours can diagnose patients while they are still on the operating table. Scientists have called the development “gamechanging” and said it could secure early treatment for those who “do not have time on their side”. Continue reading...
Culture
‘Gilded Age’ Cast Comes Together for First Holiday Album: Full Track List
Noted producer/songwriter Desmond Child helmed the project, which includes many Tony Award-winning performers.
Technology
‘Halima,’ First Finnish Pic Ever by Black Female Filmmaker, Bags Fiction Project Prize, ‘Sauna Diplomacy’ Named Best Genre Project at Finnish Film Affair
Former BBC journalist Naima Mohamud’s heartfelt and warm comedy “Halima,” about a 10-year-old Somali girl trying to fit in Finland in 1998 took home Helsinki’s Finnish Film Affair’s top prize for Best Fiction on Thursday evening. The award was handed out by the jury, including U.S. producer and executive Jodi Hildebrand (formerly at Condé Nast […]
Technology
‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Bunker,’ ‘Wild Horse Nine’ and ‘Behemoth!’ Added to AFI Fest 2026
Ahead of the full lineup announcement scheduled for Sept. 29, AFI Fest officials unveiled the titles they handpicked for red carpet galas and special screenings at the Canva presented event.
Culture
‘In our deepest hearts we are voyeurs’: the paedophile-hunting show that inspired Robert Pattinson’s new film
Experts and insiders explain how To Catch A Predator became the most controversial show on 2000s TV A man from Long Beach, California, is here to have sex with someone he believes is a 13-year-old girl. When the journalist Chris Hansen walks in, the man’s stomach drops. He is caught, and it is the end of his life as he knew it. Hansen asks what his fate should be. “The electric chair?” he asks. No, replies Hansen. “Dateline NBC.” This is the opening scene of Primetime , a film directed by Lance Oppenheim, released in the US this week (a UK release follows on 30 October). It explores how a network news show turned sting operations into must-see television, raising a host of ethical questions about justice, voyeurism and society’s willingness to dehumanise certain offenders for profit and entertainment. Continue reading...
Culture
‘It’s luxury that wants to be seen’: aristocrats and eccentrics inspire Demna’s vision for Gucci in Milan
Collection by the designer, brought in to return the ailing fashion house to profit, is on the money He’s the mononymic designer who has been charged with rescuing Gucci from plummeting sales. So where better for Demna to stage his third catwalk show than at the forefront of commerce – a purpose-built Gucci shop. During Milan fashion week on Friday, the designer transformed a convention centre into a sprawling retail space that mirrored the design for the brand’s new boutiques. Continue reading...
Global
‘I’m 100% natural’: how Japan’s 90-year-old bodybuilder is still winning titles
Toshisuke Kanazawa has won 19 national crowns and insists there are more to come Toshisuke Kanazawa is reminiscing about his long and illustrious career when he pauses and makes an unusual offer: “Shall I take my top off now?” He strips to the waist to reveal a smooth, bronzed upper body, pecs that most men can only dream of, and cable-like veins extending the length of his arms – the result of countless hours in the gym. Continue reading...
Culture
‘I’ve Internalized My Mom’: Harry Connick Jr. Shares an Excerpt of His Book ‘Babe,’ In Tribute to Late Mother
His book Babe: Elaboratio A Tribute to My Mother arrives Sept. 29, while Connick released the orchestral album Babe: Elaboratio on Friday.
Technology
‘Lion King’ Director Rob Minkoff Joins AI-Assisted Film ‘Storm Dogs’ From Tilly Norwood Creator Particle 6
Rob Minkoff, the co-director of the Disney classic “The Lion King” and the director of “Stuart Little,” is in advanced discussions to board the AI-assisted film “Storm Dogs,” the next project by Tilly Norwood creators Particle 6. The family comedy-drama follows toddler Poppy who, after a storm hits her English village and separates her from her adult caretaker, […]
Technology
‘NAZA’ Trailer Reveals Harrowing Look at Gaza Documentary: “Whatever We Do, They Deserve It”
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s harrowing award-winning documentary interviewing 24 Israeli soldiers drops first trailer.
Technology
‘NAZA’ Trailer: Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s Venice Prizewinner Explores Gaza Conflict Through Revelatory Interviews With IDF Soldiers
British newspaper The Guardian, JW Films and French sales company MK2 have released the trailer for “NAZA,” the hot-button documentary about the war in Gaza which won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival. The doc – which was shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv and explores the killings of […]
Technology
‘Narcos’ Director Andrés Baiz Tackling Police Helicopter Thriller ‘Helo’ for Netflix (Exclusive)
Patrick Aison, known for his work on the recent live-action Predator movies, wrote the script.
Global
‘She never accepted no’: Liam Neeson on dogged heroine behind Tuam mass baby grave film
Catherine Corless’s exposure of almost 800 infant deaths at a home led by nuns prompted Neeson to bring the story to screen Liam Neeson still remembers his shock and shame when he read a New York Times article about the mother and baby institution in Tuam, County Galway. It was 2017 and the article chronicled the campaign by Catherine Corless , an amateur local historian, to expose abuse and neglect by Irish nuns that led to hundreds of children being buried in a mass, unmarked grave. Continue reading...
Technology
‘Significant’ nor’easter brings high winds and heavy rain to US east coast
Forecasters say up to 40 million people in multiple US states could be affected by the early season northeasterly storm High winds and heavy rain were beginning to batter New England on Friday as a “significant” nor’easter, the first such storm of the fall, threatened to disrupt weekend plans for millions. In the Pacific Ocean, meanwhile, three separate hurricanes, one threatening “ catastrophic flooding ”, including life-threatening flash floods, in Hawaii, were churning as a record-setting El Niño continued to amplify severe weather events on a global scale. Continue reading...
Technology
‘The Light in the Darkness’ Holocaust-Narrative Game Launches ‘Director’s Cut’ Version (Gaming News Roundup)
“The Light in the Darkness: Director’s Cut,” from game designer Luc Bernard, launched Tuesday. Originally released in 2023, the free Holocaust narrative game puts players in the experience of a Polish-Jewish family in Nazi-occupied France. This newly expanded and enhanced edition features fully voiced scenes, extended narrative content, refined visuals and updated gameplay systems. The […]
Technology
‘The Tonight Show’ Is Bringing Back Its Billionaire Microdrama Satire for a Second Season
‘Who Billionaire? Me Billionaire' will premiere during the upcoming Sunday episode of Jimmy Fallon’s late-night show.
Technology
‘Transformers No. 1’ Getting 15th Printing as Skybound’s Energon Universe Comics Sell Over 7.6 Million Units (Exclusive)
We know that Skybound's Energon Universe is a hit, but how big of a hit? In this case, knowing (the sales figures) is the entire battle.
Technology
‘Unabomber’ Review: A Portrait of the Terrorist as a Young Man, Given a Hokey TV-Movie Gloss
The Unabomber may be a figure of enduring public fascination, but it’s hard to see that extending to “Unabomber,” Netflix’s unimaginatively titled and prosaically assembled drama about how domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski was radicalized, and how he was caught. Alternating between a standard-issue procedural thriller, dramatizing the FBI’s final year of investigation on the case, […]
Technology
‘Unabomber’ Review: Jacob Tremblay and Russell Crowe in a Facile Rendering of Ted Kaczynski’s College Days
Director Janus Metz's psychological true-crime thriller, also starring Shailene Woodley, attempts to plumb the depths of a pivotal moment in the infamous murderer’s life, during his time as a Harvard student.
Technology
‘We can’t ignore AI or prevent it,’ Anthony Albanese tells UN general assembly – video
During his speech to the UN in New York City, the Australian prime minister addresses the AI hack of Medicare, saying the episode reflects the need for greater regulation of artificial intelligence. ‘We can’t ignore AI or prevent it. And it’s why we joined with other nations this week to call for action to shape artificial intelligence development, rather than be passively shaped by it,’ he says. Albanese also used the speech as a pitch for Australia to join the UN security council Continue reading...
Technology
‘We wanted to prove we didn’t need air conditioning’: the airport cooled by natural ventilation
At Roland Garros airport on Réunion island, the ceiling design funnels a light tropical breeze into the terminal At the arrivals terminal at Roland Garros airport on Réunion island, visitors are greeted by floor-to-ceiling windows framing the lush green mountains of the French Indian Ocean territory. What they may have also expected was the icy chill of air conditioning; this island just off Madagascar sits in the tropical zone to the south of the equator. But instead, the terminal is cooled by a light tropical breeze, the result of natural ventilation built into its unique design. Continue reading...
Markets
‘We were wrong.’ Why Morgan Stanley changed its tune on the U.S. dollar — and what it expects now.
Rising bond yields and expected Fed rate hikes have wrecked the bank’s forecast for the buck
Global
‘What does money from a Super PAC actually buy?’: our reporters are answering your election questions now
Who are the groups backing candidates in the midterms – and why? In our second live discussion ahead of the elections, Joseph Gedeon, Dara Kerr and Chris Stein are live now NorthLondonIsRed asks: When a Super PAC or corporate donor spends heavily on a race, what does that money actually buy in practice? Is it mostly ad volume, field organizing, opposition research, or something else? And how much measurable difference does that spending make in swinging votes compared to factors like incumbency or local turnout? Chris: A Super Pac has wide latitude for what it can spend its funds on in support of a candidate or cause. Typically, Super Pacs run advertisements in the media — think television, streaming services and websites — produce campaign signs and bumper stickers, and fund canvassing and phone banking. Does this make a difference? It depends on the race. This year, the Super Pac conne
Technology
“Let Us Not Mistake the Spectacle for the Story”: Hannah Einbinder Calls Out Netanyahu, Israel After UN Protest Arrest
The 'Hacks' star was taken into custody Thursday after participating in a demonstration ahead of the Israeli Prime Minister's address in New York.
Culture
“My Community Made It Happen”: Inside Mexican Brand Neithan Herbert’s Milan Debut
Mexican Ecuadorian designer Neithan Herbert Ruiz Pillajo built a solid yet modest business selling artisanal fashion in resort boutiques. Now, he’s ready for the Milan runway.