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$28B hemp THC industry fights to save itself from looming federal ban
Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that allowed it to flourish.
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2026-10-03
221 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Technology
'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis
More than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.
California
'There's still more to do': Soulection's Joe Kay reflects on 15 years ahead of L.A. show
Soulection, the radio show, independent label and global music collective is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Saturday at Reframe Studios Outdoors.
Global
10 injured after car crashes into crowd of rugby fans in Australia; driver arrested
Two people, a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man, were in critical condition.
Culture
23 Thoughts I Had About Season 13, Episode 6 of ‘American Horror Story’
Ugh, I love witchcraft.
Technology
3D movies are finally worth watching
Why am I suddenly buying up every 3D Blu-ray I can find after 3D became one of the biggest tech flops of all time? The technology's finally ready for 3D movies to shine, more than 15 years since James Cameron's Avatar wowed me on the big screen and went on to become the highest-grossing film […] My colleague Cameron Faulkner models a pair of Xreal glasses. | Photo: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Why am I suddenly buying up every 3D Blu-ray I can find after 3D became one of the biggest tech flops of all time? The technology's finally ready for 3D movies to shine, more than 15 years since James Cameron's Avatar wowed me on the big screen and went on to become the highest-grossing film worldwide. Video glasses are giving me the experience I've always desired. I've always loved 3D movies, but viewing them was awkward. Walking into a movie theater with a pair of polarized glasses, I would
News
A $28 billion hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban
America's multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination after Congress voted to close a loophole in federal law that has allowed it to flourish.
Technology
A billionaire is one of Trump’s loudest critics. Will Democrats send him to the White House?
As the Illinois governor seeks a third term, his growing national profile has fueled speculation about a possible White House bid Send us your questions about how the Iran war will affect US voters in the midterm election When Donald Trump returned to power, 20 long months ago, some state leaders wrung their hands, worrying what explicit resistance might cost their citizens – and their careers – during the second term of a vengeful president. JB Pritzker was not among them. Two days after Trump’s re-election, the Democratic governor of Illinois warned the president would need to “come through me” to reach the people of his state. He waited all of 30 days after the inauguration before drawing a comparison with Nazi Germany. Continue reading...
Technology
A famed Hawaii sea arch collapses, prompting NPS warnings of unstable cliffs
A scenic cliff on the wave-swept coast of Hawaii’s Big Island has collapsed
Technology
A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally
This year's election is a test for the working-class coalition that lifted Trump into the White House and gave majorities to Republicans in the House and Senate.
Technology
A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally
President Donald Trump is trying to rally voters in the Dayton, Ohio, area on Saturday
News
A pulse of warm water hitting the Pacific coast could mean erosion and flooding
Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north, sparking concerns about beach erosion and flooding in areas already impacted by clim...
Culture
AC/DC Brings Out Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl for ‘Highway to Hell’ at MetLife Show
The iconic rockers played the final concert of their Power Up Tour on Oct. 2.
Technology
AP report: Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
The new details raised questions about how thoroughly FlyDubai vets potential employees, and how the co-pilot's presence on a flight filled with Israeli passengers got past Israel's strict security protocols.
Technology
Aaron Sorkin Says It ‘Never Occurred’ to Him That Jesse Eisenberg Wouldn’t Play Mark Zuckerberg in ‘The Social Reckoning,’ Claims the Paycheck Was a ‘Disincentive’
Before Jesse Eisenberg declined to step back into the world of Facebook as Mark Zuckerberg for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning,” the director admitted “it never occurred” to him that the actor wouldn’t be on board with his 2026 follow-up to 2010’s “The Social Network,” in which Eisenberg portrayed the young tech billionaire. Speaking with […]
Technology
Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.
Technology
All the Ts: Time Travel, Thrillers and Theater With Janelle Monae, Jodie Comer and Eddie Redmayne at Givenchy
Jeong-Han from Seventeen got the flashbulbs popping, while Anson Boon and Marisa Berenson also stopped to chat.
Culture
Americans in Paris: Inside the Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Celebration of Homegrown Talent
Vogue’s head of editorial content Chloe Malle, model Paloma Elsesser, and newly appointed Chair of Friends of the CFDA Allison Sarofim hosted a cocktail reception to inaugurate the latest edition of Americans in Paris, welcoming guests to the showroom’s new home in a grand 19th-century building on Rue de Rivoli, just steps from the Vogue Café.
Technology
America’s data center fight is a preview of what's to come for the rest of the world
America’s fight over data centers is going global. Communities across Europe and Asia are pushing back over the rising costs of the AI infrastructure boom.
Technology
An OpenAI safety employee has quit and is sounding the alarm
David Robinson used to write the safety reports that accompanied every major model release at OpenAI. This week, he resigned from his position and is now speaking out in an editorial in The Atlantic. It's understandable if you're feeling a bit cynical about everyone suddenly coming out of the woodwork to warn about how dangerous […] David Robinson used to write the safety reports that accompanied every major model release at OpenAI. This week, he resigned from his position and is now speaking out in an editorial in The Atlantic . It's understandable if you're feeling a bit cynical about everyone suddenly coming out of the woodwork to warn about how dangerous the thing they helped build is. They did, after all, make this mess. But that doesn't mean we should discount their warnings. Robinson says that the culture in industry is fundamentally broken. That this is a deeper issue than
Culture
Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood Spring 2027: All About Movement
The designer looked to a heat-wave-blighted summer and a historic Cheat Jacket, while making a case for male sensuality.
Culture
Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Annabelle Wallis on the Defining Question of ‘Unabomber,’ a Potential James Wan Reunion and ‘Peaky Blinders’ What-Ifs
Plus: how an old The Hollywood Reporter interview with Wallis sparked a false viral story about the real-life Annabelle doll escaping the Warren Museum in Connecticut.
Markets
As Treasury yields touch generational highs, investors brace for the market fallout
The surge in bond yields to generational highs has investors around the world watching and worrying about what could crack, spiral or leave a trail of carnage in its path.
Technology
Asghar Farhadi Says Films Like ‘Argo’ Perpetuate American White Savior Myth: ‘Who Asked You to Come and Save Us?’
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Twice Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who is at the Rio Film Festival to present “Parallel Tales,” spoke about the perceived hegemony of American cinema and how Hollywood shouldn’t be seen as a source for faithful portrayals of foreign cultures. Asked about “Argo” winning Best Picture just a year after “A […]
California
At Oktoberfest, nonalcoholic beer is no longer a punchline
Alcohol-free beer is becoming more popular, even at Germany's icon Oktoberfest. One reason for the trend: It tastes better than earlier nonalcoholic beers.
Global
At least 17, mostly Catholic pilgrims, killed in crash on highway in Kenya
A road crash in Kenya has killed seventeen people, most of them pilgrims heading to a prayer site
Culture
At the New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala, Stevie Nicks and Sarah Jessica Parker Brought Down the House
In the 14 years since Sarah Jessica Parker established the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala, the benefit has raised more than $40 million, drawing the biggest names across the arts, fashion, and entertainment together in support of the world-renowned dance company. After nearly a decade and a half presiding over the ballet’s most glamorous night, Parker told Vogue, she finds it all the more thrilling.
Culture
At the Victoria Beckham Spring ’27 Show, a New Product Is Revealed
Coming in (red) hot: a new lipstick from Victoria Beckham.
Global
Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes
With 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia Bangkok is used to absorbing the sudden afternoon downpours that inundate the city during the rainy season. Even streets in many central high-rise districts can briefly turn into rivers, with rats and cockroaches racing out of sewers and taking temporary refuge on trees and buildings as the subterranean world is flushed out. But every city has a breaking point, and this year rain fell so fast and so hard that whole neighbourhoods of the Thai capital have been transformed, not into rivers, but stagnant lakes. In parts of the city, roughly 300mm of rain – the equivalent of half a year of average rainfall in London – fell in about two days. Continue reading...
Culture
Beauty Marks: The Best Beauty Looks of the Week
From Daisy Edgar-Jones’s cool ’90s inspired lip to Paloma Elsesser’s terracotta eye—this week, the best of the beauty world played with all sides of the color wheel.
Culture
Behemoth! review - Pedro Pascal classical music drama hits all the wrong notes
New York film festival: The actor stumbles through Tony Gilroy’s forgettable film marred by stylistic gimmicks Tony Gilroy has built a sturdy career as the director of the Bourne films and show runner of the popular Star Wars spin-off Andor . He directed Tilda Swinton all the way to an Oscar for her remarkable performance in the legal potboiler Michael Clayton. As the first feature film he has directed since 2012’s The Bourne Legacy , the classical music drama Behemoth! promised to be an intriguing return from a master of threading the needle between slick action and deeply felt drama. His new film comes with a score from nine A-list composers who have banded together and called themselves The Behemoth! Collective, a stacked cast and a womanizing central character who looks phenomenal in a tux: “ Tár for straight men”, as a friend of mine put it. Continue reading...
Technology
Berkshire buys more Lennar shares, but pace of purchases slows
Berkshire Hathaway added to its bet on Lennar this week, raising its stake in the homebuilder to 11.2%, although the pace of its buying appears to be slowing.
Global
Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know
Millions of Brazilians are voting in an election featuring two main rivals: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro
Global
Brazil’s neck-and-neck election offers test for growing pro-Trump Latin American bloc
Sunday’s poll pits the leftist incumbent Lula against the son of a former far-right president convicted of staging a coup ‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election Shortly after his controversial speech to the United Nations general assembly in September, Donald Trump gathered a dozen like-minded Latin American leaders and boasted that rightwing candidates had won all seven presidential elections held in the region since he began his second term. “Everybody I’ve endorsed has won,” the US president said in New York to most of the leaders of the Shield of the Americas, an anti-drug cartel coalition of 15 countries governed by the right or far right. Continue reading...
California
CalMatters wins another Online Journalism Award for “truly an online first investigation”
The contest recognizes innovative digital storytelling amongst major media outlets, international and independent news websites, and individuals telling stories online.
Technology
Capcom is preparing for a ‘future where we create games together with AI’
Capcom's Pragmata might be all about the horrors of AI, but in practice the studio doesn't seem so down on the tech. During the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026 programmer Satoshi Ishida gave a presentation with the mouthful of a title: "The Outlook and Future of the REX Project, Further Evolving the RE Engine for […] Capcom's Pragmata might be all about the horrors of AI , but in practice the studio doesn't seem so down on the tech . During the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026 programmer Satoshi Ishida gave a presentation with the mouthful of a title: "The Outlook and Future of the REX Project, Further Evolving the RE Engine for the Next Generation." During the talk he laid out the challenges facing studios producing games at the scale of Resident Evil, which can make even simple tasks extremely time consuming. The solution Ishida said is "successfully integrating AI technology into
Global
Car drives into large crowd of rugby fans, injuring multiple people in Sydney
Australian officials say a car drove into a large crowd standing on a road to cheer on the Newcastle Knights rugby team north of Sydney, injuring 10 people
Technology
Carla Bruni, Karen Elson Celebrate Mert Alas’ Donna Karan Campaign Return in Paris
And archive looks abounded.
Culture
Celine Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Celine Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Celine Spring 2027: Real Clothes, Worn Spontaneously
“We're pretty intuitive, and I think that's how we roll," Michael Rider said about his creative method.
Global
China launches anti-dumping probe into chemical compound p-nitrotoluene from the EU
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of p-nitrotoluene, a chemical compound used in dyes and pharmaceuticals, from the European Union, as trade tensions between the two sides grow
Technology
Christian Louboutin Enlists Dita Von Teese as His La Pigalle Queen
The shoe designer conjured another spectacle to celebrate his iconic pump, drawing the likes of Cynthia Erivo, Elizabeth Debicki, Jaden Smith, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Matières Fécales’ Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran.
Technology
Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments
The co-pilot suspected in this week’s FlyDubai attack has been identified as an Omani national
Global
Comedy wildlife photography award finalists 2026 – in pictures
A caiman wearing a wig, two brown bears laughing and a leopard doing a handstand feature in the selection of finalists from this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards . Winners will be announced on 8 December Continue reading...
Culture
Comme des Garçons Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Comme des Garçons Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Comme des Garçons Spring 2027: We’ll Never Be Royals
Rei Kawakubo mashed up monarchy and everyday basics, to thought-provoking effect.
Culture
Cornell University president says his 'heart aches' for accuser in gang rape case, promises to improve campus safety
Cornell University president says his 'heart aches' for accuser in gang rape case, promises to improve campus safety
Global
Cornell frat house rape accuser 'under siege' online, says lawyer
A lawyer for Jane Doe says she is "not doing well" amid attempts to uncover her identity.
Technology
Could “Dry Conditioning” Give You Healthier, Shinier Hair?
Hairstylist Xavier Velasquez is a fan of the trend—which can help maintain color on dyed hair and cause less frizz!—but says it’s not for everybody.
California
Culver City protesters demand Sony, Amazon, other studios defend democracy
A protest march in Culver City asked for media companies such as Sony, Apple and Amazon to help ensure fair elections ahead of the midterms.
Technology
David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz
Ynon Kreiz's appointment as co-CEO of Skydance answers a key governance question for Ellison's soon-to-be-merged company.
Technology
Denver Film Festival Unveils Lineup and Honorees
Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' will open the fest while James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' will close it. In between, Denver Film will honor Carrie Coon, John Cho, Liz Sargent, Fred Hechinger, Benedetta Porcaroli, David Acord and experimental filmmaker Michael Gitlin.
Technology
Djerf Avenue Opens First Store in New York City
Scandinavian influencer, founder and chief creative officer Matilda Djerf has on Saturday opened the doors to her first permanent retail store in downtown New York.
Science
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
Doctors nationwide have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children
Technology
Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against U.S.-run military base
The 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts close to the RAF Fairford air base, which has been used by American bombers to strike Iran. He was the sixth person taken into custody and then released on bail as detectives investigate the incident.
Global
EV drivers love their cars, but some passengers feel sick - this could be why
Motion sickness is caused by a mismatch in sensory cues and women and children are more susceptible, experts say.
Technology
Elie Saab Spring 2027: Code Thread
Saab looked to his early-aughts archives for a delicate collection designed to appeal to a new generation, as he readies to launch an H&M collaboration.
Culture
Elton John Thanks Fans for ‘All the Love’ as He Bids Farewell to the Stage in Mexico: 5 Best Moments
The British legend performed the first of his final two shows on Oct. 2 at the Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.
Global
Episcopal bishop who urged Trump to ‘have mercy’ to resign post in Washington DC
Mariann Budde gained national attention for calling on US president to consider immigrants and LGBTQ+ people Rev Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington DC who gained national attention when she called on Donald Trump to “ have mercy ” on the country’s immigrants and LGBTQ+ community after his second inauguration, is resigning. Budde shared in her resignation letter that she will be leaving her post on 3 June 2028 after the consecration and ordination of the new diocesan bishop. Continue reading...
Technology
Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents say
Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters
Technology
FTC settles with Southern Glazer's over claim it discriminated against smaller alcohol sellers
The Federal Trade Commission has settled with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits over claims of discrimination against small businesses
Markets
Falling wages, soaring energy prices and inflation: It’s beginning to look a lot like the 1970s
Is it time to dust off the financial playbook from that dismal decade?
Technology
Film festival celebrates British-Latino identity
The Latino film festival in the capital will screen 60 films from 27 countries over five days.
Technology
Florence Pugh on How Zoe Kazan ‘East of Eden’ Collaboration Helped Boost Her Confidence
The actress who plays the central character of Cathy and serves as an executive producer on the well-reviewed Netflix adaptation was Kazan's first and only choice for the role: "I didn't have a backup."
Technology
Florida jury finds ex-sheriff’s deputy not guilty in shooting death of Black air force airman
Roger Fortson was shot by deputy when he opened door with gun in hand after a false domestic disturbance call A Florida jury recently found former sheriff’s deputy Eddie Duran not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the fatal shooting of Roger Fortson, a Black US air force airman who was killed inside his apartment after authorities responded to an unfounded report of a domestic disturbance. An Okaloosa county jury acquitted Duran, 38, on Thursday after about two hours of deliberations. He had faced up to 30 years in prison if convicted. Continue reading...
Technology
FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says
The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the UAE prosecutor general said.
Technology
Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
Technology
Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE
Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 used an axe to attempt to carry out a “terrorist attack” during the Israel-bound flight, the United Arab Emirates prosecutor general has said. Disaster was narrowly averted on Wednesday when passengers and crew intervened to stop the co-pilot from his attempt to take control of the plane, which had 182 people onboard and plunged 16,625ft in just over 30 seconds. The descent was so extreme that part of the rudder was ripped off. Continue reading...
Culture
For Her Fashion Week Debut, Heidi Klum’s Daughter Lou Takes a Style Cue From Mom
Heidi Klum and daughter Lou put their own spins on the peplum for a mother-daughter moment at Vivienne Westwood.
Technology
From Digger to The Strokes: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Tom Cruise transforms in Alejandro Iñárritu’s heavyweight satirical comedy, while the NYC indie rockers are in the UK for an arena tour Digger Out now Tom Cruise is back, but he’s giving flyboys and secret agents a rest in favour of a transformation into a powerful oil tycoon, in director Alejandro G Iñárritu’s 2027 Oscar bid. But here’s the kicker: it’s not a sober, serious Oscar contender, but a wild and comedic big swing. Dig in. Continue reading...
Culture
From urban rooftops to working cattle farms: Australia’s best home gardens – in pictures
The 20 best residential gardens have been revealed in the first-ever Landscape Australia awards shortlist. Jury chair Emily Wong said each project was a response to urgent issues like the climate crisis, fire and flood resilience, and the loss of biodiversity. They saw gardens as ‘part of a larger living commons that supports different ecologies and also … the future of Australian cities’. Wong also noted that private gardens take up a large quantity of space in Australian cities. ‘So really, these gardens are about seeing the design as a contribution to shared infrastructure’ Continue reading...
Markets
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
The Group of Seven rich democracies say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the U.S. Trump and his Republican Party face...
Markets
G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat
The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
Technology
Gauchere Spring 2027: Let There Be Light
Marie-Christine Statz worked an airier feel into her minimalist tailored silhouettes.
Technology
George Cheeks May Level Up in David Ellison’s TV Empire
The CBS networks chief is poised to expand his oversight with the Warner Bros. Discovery assets arriving onboard the Skydance train.
Culture
Greece returns priceless relics – and suggests UK should follow suit with Parthenon marbles
Greek PM hopes handover of Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria will persuade Britain that time has come for ‘truth, reason, justice and morality’ In a ceremony replete with the sort of fanfare usually reserved for great events, Greece and Bulgaria have formally exchanged “a treasury” of relics and bones, sealing a cultural deal negotiated over decades. The handover involved priceless religious objects removed from Greece at the height of the first world war, as well as remains thought to belong to Tsar Samuel, Bulgaria’s revered medieval warrior ruler. Continue reading...
Technology
Guests Raised a Martini to Maestro Gustavo Dudamel’s Arrival at the New York Philharmonic
The changing of the guard at the New York Philharmonic, the oldest of America’s “Big Five” orchestras, is always a momentous occasion for the city, all the more so when the incoming music director is among the most celebrated conductors of his generation. On Wednesday night, Venezuela-born Gustavo Dudamel took the podium at David Geffen Hall for La PanAmericana, a program of works celebrating his home continent.
Technology
Guillermo Del Toro Defends ‘Digger,’ Calls the Film ‘Daring, Bold and Cinematically Complex’
Guillermo Del Toro is publicly declaring his love for “Digger.” Del Toro took to X to call out naysayers of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s film ahead of its Friday release. “Entirely Petty headline,” the director wrote in response to a review of Warner Bros.’ R-rated black comedy. “Love it or not. And yes, I do. The […]
Technology
Hailey Bieber Finally Gets the ‘French Show With the Good Lighting’ Treatment
Hailey Bieber put Quotidien’s famously flattering lighting to the ultimate test—with a first look at what might be Rhode’s next big beauty launch.
Technology
High mortgage rates are trapping homeowners in place, and making renovations harder to afford
Homeowners are stuck in houses they might have left by now due to the low mortgage rates of the past, and can't even remodel with HELOCs too expensive to tap.
Technology
High-tech vehicles are driving up auto repair costs for shops and consumers
Investments in ADAS calibration equipment, computers and software subscriptions can drive up the cost of even a windshield replacement or an oil change.
Culture
How Paul McCartney Wound Up Performing at Taylor Swift’s Wedding
The music legend shared his perspective from Swift and Travis Kelce's summer event at Madison Square Garden.
Technology
How a 100-Year-Old Indie Movie Theater Stays In Business
The operator of the Cranford Theater in New Jersey battled back from the pandemic and a ceiling collapse — and is now planning to mark the centennial with a gala screening.
California
How a guitar tech from East L.A. made Olivia Rodrigo's custom heart-shaped guitar
Luis Muñoz made the distinctive heart guitar Olivia Rodrigo is playing on her Unraveled Tour. It took 'five prototypes before I got the body right.' See video.
Global
How rapist priest exploited charisma to abuse his 'cult-like' congregation
Chris Brain, who led nightclub-style services in the 1980s and 90s, is convicted of rape.
Technology
How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American Revolution
The Smithsonian Institution is using artificial intelligence to better understand its collection related to the American Revolution
Global
How to spot a psychopath at work - from a man who worried he could be one
Geraint Anderson says some modern workplaces reward psychopathic traits.
Markets
I bought a $126 concert ticket for my sister and now she can’t go. Will I be able to make a profit selling the ticket?
“I’m having trouble accepting that I’ll probably lose some money.”
Markets
I made $500,000 from a stock sale in my IRA. Could this change my retirement?
Diversification and tax planning go hand-in-hand.
Science
I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise
Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.
Global
Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak
The drug is targeted at Bundibugyo virus, which is responsible for the fast-moving outbreak and is without an approved vaccine or treatment. The trial began in July and is one of several studies launched to find some protection and another way of at least slowing the outbreak.
Global
Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak
More than 250 participants have been enrolled in a trial for a drug that could stop them from contracting Ebola in Congo
Global
Iranian men scouted UK synagogue for chlorine bomb plot, prosecutor says
Two Iranian men have been accused of plotting to bomb a Manchester synagogue.
Global
It’s the Filter’s first birthday! 25 things readers loved most this year … and if we still recommend them
In the course of a year, we’ve tested products ranging from instant coffees and cat toys to towels and sleep masks. These are the ones you loved most Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things The Filter US is turning one. Over the past year, we have cooked, cleaned, hiked and generally put our homes and bodies through a lot in pursuit of things actually worth buying. We have tested packing cubes on 14 trips, spent 63 nights testing sleep masks , recruited 84 coffee drinkers to taste instant coffee and put thousands of products through their paces (and called out ones which we don’t recommend ). And we have gone deeper: asking a food lab to test the best non-toxic pans , blind-tasting everything from protein bars to nonalcoholic beer and getting the tea on Padma Lakshmi’s favorite kitchen tools . Across hundreds of articles, we have covered eve
Technology
Jeremy Strong Defends Method Acting, Says He Doesn’t Feel the Need to ‘Apologize’ to Co-Stars Who May Think ‘I’m Taking It Too Seriously’
Jeremy Strong, now infamous for his dedication to method acting, recently admitted he doesn’t feel the “need to apologize” to those he works with who may feel he is taking the process “too seriously” on a recent episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast. The actor, who stepped into the role of tech billionaire […]
Technology
Jerry Golod, Producer of ‘Tales From the Darkside’ and Former CBS And NBC Executive, Dies at 87
Jerry Golod, the producer of “Tales From the Darkside,” died following a brief battle with cancer at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Wednesday. He was 87. Throughout his career, Golod served as an executive at CBS and NBC, later launching JayGee Productions in the early 1980s. After seeing the success of Stephen King’s […]
Technology
Jerry Golod, ‘Tales From the Darkside’ Producer, Dies at 87
The onetime CBS and NBC executive also worked on ‘Adderly,’ ‘Return to Green Acres’ and a new version of ‘Land of the Lost.’
Culture
Jimmy Barnes Pays Tribute to Angry Anderson With Rose Tattoo Cover
The Australian rock icon released his version of “Rock ’n’ Roll Is King,” with all proceeds to charity, following the Rose Tattoo frontman’s death.
Science
Journalists Evaluate Rural Voter Sentiment, MAHA Movement, and Gene-Editing Finding
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Culture
Junya Watanabe Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Junya Watanabe Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Junya Watanabe Spring 2027: Sparkle Plenty
The show was called "Funky," with models drenched in sparkle bopping down the runway to a funk beat, eliciting hoots and cheers from the audience.
Culture
Katseye’s Lara and Megan Bring Bestie Style to Their First-Ever Paris Fashion Week Show
Loewe’s spring 2027 show was a big day for one very special duo. Yes, designers Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez, but also Katseye’s Lara Raj and Megan Skiendiel.
Culture
Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to put her party back on the big stage
The Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party’s annual conference.
Technology
Kennedy Center Honors Moving to Washington, D.C. Arena Amid Venue’s Closure
2026 show will take place at Capital One Arena, home of basketball and hockey teams, while the performing arts center is "temporarily closed" for the foreseeable future
Global
Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.
California
L.A. considers the rare closure of an active oil site in Jefferson Park
In a city that was built on oil and remains home to over 2,000 active wells, zoning officials are considering a first: shutting down an active oil production site.
Technology
Lawrence Rothman on Their New Album, ‘Here Lives Love/Sawdust to Stardust,’ a Growing Legacy Producing Other Artists, and the Talk with Bowie That Changed Everything
Lawrence Rothman has a lot of nerve, starting an album with a song called “The Meaning,” and then daring to ask some of the questions inherent in the big picture created by those two words — like, if not what is the meaning of life, then what is the meaning of music? (Of course, for […]
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Lopez: Doors drummer John Densmore jams at Homeboy: 'Maybe I can do something here'
Densmore, 81, is an admirer of Father Greg Boyle and his decades-long mission of gang intervention and rehabilitation.
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Lula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil election
With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.
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Man shot dead as families gather for memorial in London
The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.
Culture
Manchester City’s guilty verdict brings football’s great sell-off crashing to earth
On the day Andy Burnham spoke of the wrong turn Britain took under Thatcher, football was facing a day of reckoning over its own story of corporate acquisition It was somehow fitting that Tuesday’s damning ruling against Manchester City landed in the heart of the Labour party conference, in the afterglow of Andy Burnham’s rapturously received prime minister’s speech. I was there, and read the astonishing 40 pages of findings – that City created “sham” contracts to boost income artificially by £900m – on my phone during a long meeting of the Socialist Campaign Group, where people were celebrating Keir Starmer’s ousting and Burnham’s more leftwing direction. Continue reading...
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Marine Serre Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Marine Serre Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Medical transport airplane missing off Massachusetts, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard was searching for a missing medical transfer plane with six people on board that went missing early Saturday.
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Meet the air traffic controller who flies himself to work
Jake Hutzler spends his workdays directing planes from an airport tower
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New York’s Inaugural Muslim Film Festival Aims to Move Past Counter-Narratives, Unveils Lineup, Jury (EXCLUSIVE)
A festival launching Oct. 11 at Manhattan’s SVA Theatre is positioning itself as an answer to the flattened, stereotyped picture of Muslims Western media often traffics in. The New York Muslim Film Festival (NYMFF), billed as the city’s first for Muslim filmmakers, wants them telling their own stories. Hassan Babar, the festival’s artistic director, said […]
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Nicolas Ghesquière Knighted by Emmanuel Macron
Actresses, designers and the Arnault family gathered to see Louis Vuitton's artistic director of women's collections receive the civilian honor.
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Nike Already Has a New Caitlin 1 Sneaker Set to be Released This Month — and It’s the Most Vibrant Look Yet
Launch details for the Nike Caitlin 1 "Midnight Fever" style.
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Nitrite-free bacon sales boom in UK amid fears over curing chemicals
Shoppers are switching from traditional product despite little evidence alternative is safer Bacon has long been a favourite of carnivores, but there is growing consumer concern about the health risks posed by nitrites, chemicals used to cure meats. While many experts argue there is no evidence processed meat made without nitrites is safer, retailers have responded to consumer concerns by offering “nitrite-free” products to meet demand. Continue reading...
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Noel Gallagher guitar sells for £12,000 at auction
The instrument was one of a number of items which belonged to a former Oasis sound engineer.
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Noir Kei Ninomiya Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Noir Kei Ninomiya Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Noir Kei Ninomiya Spring 2027: Alice In Wilderness
The designer thought of rebellion, and in his world, that means flowers, pearls and bows.
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Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean
The storm's maximum sustained winds rapidly intensified to 115 mph.
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North Korea launches ballistic missile after Seoul demands apology over wounded soldiers
Pyongyang fires towards sea a day after Kim Jong-un sister denounces South Korea for claiming North’s mines wounded South’s soldiers in DMZ North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, a day after it rejected Seoul’s accusation of its mines wounding soldiers. The missile was launched from the Wonsan area at about 6.30am towards the East Sea – also known as the Sea of Japan – and flew more than 700km (434 miles), the South Korean military said. Seoul and Washington were analysing the test for details, it added. Continue reading...
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Novig credits Sydney Sweeney-backed campaign for platform’s surge in growth
Novig's "Just Sports" campaign drew backlash from some female athletes but also brought in a rush of trading volume.
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Ohio State vs. Iowa: Where to Watch the 2026 College Football Game Online
Here's how to livestream the Big Ten matchup between the Buckeyes and Hawkeyes on Saturday, Oct. 3.
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OpenAI safety leader quits, warning AI company’s culture is ‘broken’
David Robinson joins other insiders in urging industry to take more care over rapidly developing technology A safety leader at OpenAI has quit the company, warning that its culture was broken and that AI firms were not “being nearly careful enough” about developing the technology. David Robinson, who led the writing of safety reports that accompanied the ChatGPT developer’s product releases, explained his resignation in an essay headlined, “I quit OpenAI because its culture is broken”. Continue reading...
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OpenAI says its review into hacks, including on Australian government sites, is costing $500,000 a day
Company says it is reviewing 50 petabytes of data after its agents accessed websites including Medicare without authorisation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast OpenAI says its review in response to the Medicare and Hugging Face agent attacks is costing the company more than US$500,000 per day, as it deploys AI to examine data that would take a human 66m years to read. The company has warned the review is ongoing, and more organisations may be informed they’ve been targeted in the near future. Continue reading...
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Ottolinger Spring 2027: Skin in the Game
Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient tempered the brand’s deconstructive codes with softer, more sensual shapes.
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Outgoing prison chief in Christa Pike case oversaw five ‘botched’ executions, lawyers say
Frank Strada will leave role next month after uproar over execution attempt, which sent Pike to hospital in critical condition Tennessee’s prison chief is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, which lawyers say was the fifth “botched” execution under his leadership across two states since 2022. Frank Strada, the commissioner of the Tennessee department of correction, has faced mounting questions about the state’s highly secretive death penalty protocols since Wednesday evening when Pike became the first death row prisoner in the US to to be injected with lethal drugs and survive. Continue reading...
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Paul McCartney Reveals Why He Performed at Taylor Swift’s Wedding: ‘She Asked Me to Do It’
Beatles legend also talks about banning Larry David from his concerts after he refused to sing along to "Hey Jude" on Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Paul Rudd Says He Stopped Bringing His Phone to Film Sets Because He’s ‘Addicted Like Everybody Else’: ‘They’re Facilitating Our Own Destruction’
Paul Rudd plays the moderator of the first-ever meeting dedicated to solving America’s climate crisis in “A Statement,” the latest film from Oscar-winning director Tom McCarthy. Set at a Florida beachside resort in 1980, the film follows 20 experts who spend a weekend in a conference room and — analogous to “12 Angry Men” — […]
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Phil Collins Says He ‘Kissed and Made Up’ With Paul McCartney After Snub From Decades Ago
The musician said he felt slighted by the Beatle after asking him to sign a book in 2002
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Pierre Le Gall’s Passionate Love Story ‘Flesh and Fuel’ Named Best Film at Zurich Film Festival
French director Pierre Le Gall’s passionate love story “Flesh and Fuel,” which world premiered in Cannes’ Critics’ Week, won the top prize, the Golden Eye, at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival on Saturday. The Golden Eye for best documentary went to Pete Muller’s “Bucks Harbor,” which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in the Panorama […]
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Private capital is reshaping Hollywood moviemaking
As Hollywood's financing structures diversify, private capital is increasingly funding the big screen and changing the types of movies that are being made.
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Projeto Paradiso Founder Olga Rabinovich to Receive Inaugural Encounters Award at the São Paulo Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Philanthropist Olga Rabinovich will receive the inaugural Prêmio Encontros (Encounters Award) at this year’s Encontro de Ideias Audiovisuais, the industry platform of the São Paulo International Film Festival. The award honors her enduring commitment to advancing Brazilian cinema and elevating the international profile of Brazilian film and talent through her work with Projeto Paradiso. The […]
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Prosecutor says 2 Iranian men scouted a UK synagogue for a chlorine bomb plot
The Heaton Park synagogue was the site of an attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, on Oct. 2, 2025, when Jihad Al-Shamie crashed his car into the gates and then began a knife attack.
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Provocative, sexually suggestive ad by Hilton campaign condemned by political allies on the right
GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces backlash from fellow Republicans and Democrats over a provocative ad.
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Queen Letizia of Spain’s Engagement Ring Is Perfect for the Non-Traditional Bride
Queen Letizia of Spain’s engagement ring goes against tradition thanks to its channel-set design. Here’s everything to know about the royal’s rarely seen ring.
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Remains of medieval king Czar Samuel arrive in Bulgaria after decades of talks with Greece
The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel have arrived in Bulgaria after decades of negotiations with Greece
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Reverie by Caroline Hu Spring 2027: Gritty Fairy Tale
The collection was inspired by a 2,000-word fairy tale she wrote about a girl who leaves home, enters a decaying castle and becomes trapped in a strange world.
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Road crash kills 20 people in Nigeria's Plateau state
A multi-vehicle crash has killed at least 20 people in Nigeria's north-central state of Plateau
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Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv
The strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital.
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See AC/DC Bring Out Dave Grohl for ‘Highway to Hell’ at Power Up Tour’s Final Show
Foo Fighters served as openers at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, the last show on AC/DC's itinerary for the foreseeable future, and maybe longer
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See AOC, Bernie Sanders Introduce the Strokes at Queens Concert
Vermont senator praises band for "standing up for economic justice, fighting racism, and understanding that healthcare is a human right"
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Selena Gomez Gives the Merlot Manicure an Edgy Upgrade for Fall
Fall’s trending nail shade gets a punky edge care of Selena Gomez and her longtime nail artist Tom Bachik.
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Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies?
Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.
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Sinfield completes fundraising challenge of seven ultramarathons in a week
Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.
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Skydance Blasts Off: Can David Ellison Make Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Fly?
David Ellison has emerged victorious. And he’s boldly — or arrogantly, if you prefer — decided to name the entertainment giant that he’s bolted together Skydance Corp., nodding to the original name of his film production firm that has swallowed up two Hollywood studios over the past 14 months. Defying skeptics and beating back opponents, […]
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Soaring diesel prices take their toll on US farmers in midwest corn belt
Fuel costs are biting for crop growers, trucking firms and a host of other industries as Iran war stokes record prices Joe Hamilton farms corn and soybeans on 2,500 acres in Indiana’s Delaware county. Next week, when his soybean harvest kicks off, four tractors, two combine harvesters and five semi-trucks will roar to life. And with that, a record bill for about 9,000 gallons of diesel awaits him. Continue reading...
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South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games
South Korean golfer Tom Kim got what he came for by winning men’s singles at the Asian Games: a gold medal and an exemption from military service back home
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South Korea’s military says North Korea fired projectile toward its eastern waters
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the sea
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Southern California swelters as late-season heatwave smothers region
Temperatures expected to hover around 100F in downtown LA and even hotter inland, raising concerns about wildfires Southern California faced scorching heatwaves this summer that made locals wonder what happened to their famed Mediterranean climate. Now, the fall is bringing heatwaves too. Continue reading...
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Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations
Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops. Samples pulled from the service have found their way into massive hits like Lisa's "Money" and "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. (The original samples are here and here, for the curious.) Before that, Kakul held executive roles […] Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops. Samples pulled from the service have found their way into massive hits like Lisa's " Money " and " Espresso " by Sabrina Carpenter. (The original samples are here and here , for the curious.) Before that, Kakul held executive roles at Flickr, Yahoo, GitHub, and Adobe. Throughout her career, Kakul has found herself at the intersection of Silicon Valley and creatives. That's been especially true at Splice, where she's not
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Spoiler alert! Is social media ruining big gig surprises?
Big moments from headline acts are shared online long before many fans see their favourite artists.
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Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
Culture
Taylor Swift Takes Fans Inside the Making of ‘Patient Zero’ in New ‘Expanded Video’
The clip finds the pop star breaking down her creative approach and sharing funny moments alongside stars Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell.
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Tennessee Correction commissioner resigns days after botched Christa Pike execution
Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada he will resign days after the execution of Christa Pike was botched, the governor said.
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Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution
Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.
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Tennessee's handling of the death penalty is again questioned after failed execution
Tennessee is facing criticism after the failed execution of Christa Pike
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Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike
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Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike
Frank Strada said in a statement that resigning was "in the best interest of Tennesseans" while an independent review determines what happened Wednesday when the state failed to execute Pike despite administering two doses of a lethal drug.
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Tesla’s Cybercab had a rocky first month in Austin. Now comes the hard part: expanding
Elon Musk's effort to move beyond auto sales largely relies on the success of his company's Cybercab, which launched in Austin a month ago.
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The 26 Best Throw Blankets for Every Style
Alpaca, wool, cashmere, cotton—the best throw blankets can change a room. Shop our favorites from West Elm, Jenni Kayne, Tekla, and more.
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The Best Gold Necklaces for Women to Wear This Fall
From thick chains to dainty birthstone pendants, these trending accessories will make all your seasonal ensembles look a touch more luxurious.
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The No. 1 mistake beginners make with travel cards, according to The Points Guy
The Points Guy’s Brian Kelly gave me a crash course in annual fees and redemptions to offset rising travel costs
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The Papers: 'Another tax bombshell?' and 'Terror plot targets'
Several of today's papers feature Andy Burnham's latest plans as PM, including experts warning of a potential tax rise to help cover his social care plan.
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The Supreme Court will hear a major climate change case involving a devastating Colorado wildfire
Colorado's Boulder County is one of dozens of governments around the United States suing oil and gas companies to help pay for damage caused by disasters linked to climate change
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The U.S. jobs market just took a turn for the worse. Or did it?
The bottom didn’t drop out of the labor market after a poor September U.S. jobs report. But what it did show is hiring is slow and it’s a tough time to find work.
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The moment I knew: As a reality TV contestant, I was allowed one 15-minute call a week. Even at 3am, Chris would always pick up
Conor Curran ’s first date with Chris lasted nine hours but their relationship remained casual. Then, when Conor was at his most vulnerable, Chris was there for him Find more stories from the moment I knew series At 29 I had lost my career in hospitality because of Covid and decided to throw my hat in the ring as a contestant on MasterChef Australia. By the time I was eliminated in 2021, restaurants still weren’t open and I didn’t know what to do with my life. My lease was coming to an end in Melbourne and I wasn’t doing well with the lockdowns and people recognising me from TV. So I decided to retreat to my father’s place in Adelaide for a while. By early 2022 I was dating a guy but, after a few months, he ghosted me suddenly. Continue reading...
Technology
The next big AI battle is all about cuteness
Meta and other tech companies are betting that fuzzy mascots can win over AI skeptics.
Markets
These bond strategies can help you get a safe 5% return on your cash
With U.S. Treasury yields on the rise, financial planners say they’re seeing a growing interest in bonds, especially among investors looking to secure fixed income in retirement.
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These companies look set to face high-profile hearings and other scrutiny if Democrats win the House
Law and lobbying firms in Washington, D.C., are telling companies to prepare for a new level of scrutiny, since most modern midterm elections result in some loss of congressional control for the party that holds the White House.
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Thousands pack arena in Belgrade as Serbia's leader Vucic launches prime minister bid
Thousands of supporters of Serbia's populist leader Aleksandar Vucic have packed Belgrade's largest arena for the launch of his campaign for prime minister
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Tom Cruise Stands Up for ‘Digger’ Amid Tough Box Office: “I’m So Proud of What We Created”
Alejandro G. Iñárritu helmed the big-budget Warner Bros. release that is struggling in its opening weekend.
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Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Plunging at Box Office With Less Than $10M as ‘Verity’ Leads
Warner Bros.' pricey satire could be heading to Cruise's lowest opening in nearly two decades.
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Tony Gilroy Says Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Will ‘Destroy’ a ‘Healthy and Beautiful Business’ in ‘The Name of Venture Capital’: ‘It’s Tragic’
Tony Gilroy blasted the “tragic” nature of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger at the world premiere of his new film, “Behemoth!” Produced on a $36 million budget, “Behemoth!” is representative of the mid-budget, adult-oriented drama that once sustained Hollywood’s theatrical business — and allowed filmmakers like Gilroy to make a name for themselves in the industry. […]
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Top McKinsey executive reveals Asian owner-CEOs' secrets to success
Gautam Kumra, Asia chairman at consultancy McKinsey & Co., researched the qualities of Asia's best owner-CEOs.
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Tories pledge to remove £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'
Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.
Technology
Traitors claim their first victim as Richard E Grant tries to save his skin
There was a murder and a recruitment in the latest episode, and that was just in the opening minutes.
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Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race
Trump is embarking on what he says will be a 32-day blitz ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, hitting the deep red states of Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama this week before pivoting to Ohio, a battleground state that's home to one of the top-tier Senate races this cycle.
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Trump is campaigning in reliably red states, a sign of midterm concerns
Trump is rallying in Republican strongholds such as Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama, betting that his presence will be enough to energize voters who might be thinking of sitting out the election.
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Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time
"For some reason, Tom is stopping the Bill and, in the Senate, it's very easy to do, it only takes one!" Trump wrote on social media, noting that passing the bill would give professional golfers more time on the greens.
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UK-Iranian dual national bailed after RAF Fairford incident arrest
The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.
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US father and son arrested after 'gas station heroin' deaths
They are accused of selling at least one student derivatives of kratom, often called "gas station heroin" in the US.
Technology
Victoria Beckham Spring 2027: Walking on Air
Victoria Beckham said she wanted everything light and breezy, with dresses that looked like they were "dancing around" the model.
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Virginie Viard Breaks Her Silence For the First Time Since Being Fired By Chanel
In a new book, the label's former creative director talks about her dismissal, her complicated relationship with Karl Lagerfeld, and reconnecting with Hedi Slimane.
Global
WATCH: David Muir shares milestones of Fort Worth Zoo's Sumatran tiger cubs
The Fort Worth Zoo in Texas has welcomed pair of critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs — the first in the zoo's history. David Muir shares the milestones they've already reached.
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WATCH: Dog watches squirrel enjoy snack
An office worker captured video of a squirrel calmly munching on peanuts while a dog on the other side of the window looks on, apparently hoping for a meal of his own.
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WATCH: Inside Eagles and Fanatics' unforgettable experience for Make-A-Wish kids
The Philadelphia Eagles finalized their roster yesterday and welcomed six very special young rookies to the team this weekend.
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What to know about the Kelvin wave raising the sea level along the West Coast
Kelvin waves are not like tsunamis, and they don't curl over and crash on the beach. A better image is water sloshing in the bathtub or a swimming pool during an earthquake. In the ocean, they are bulges of water that lift the sea level as they move along the coast.
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Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?
Three days have passed since FlyDubai attack but the two uniformed crew members who stepped in to stabilize and land the lane are still not publicly identified
Global
Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.
Global
Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
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Why hasn't the Trump administration decided the fate of TPS for Salvadorans?
The Trump administration still hasn't reached a decision, plunging the Salvadoran community into uncertainty and raising questions about what has prompted the delay.
Global
Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do'
A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involve couples who don't live here but see it as the ultimate wedding destination.
Technology
Will ‘The Shards’ Return? FX Show Tests Ryan Murphy’s Sway In Disney Empire
The prolific creator has a big overall deal with Disney's 20th TV and a long working relationship with FX. Is that enough to ensure a renewal for a show that wasn't a ratings breakout?
Science
Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north as Aberdeenshire British farmers are experiencing the worst bluetongue season on record, with the number of cases surpassing the past three years combined. The viral disease, which affects sheep and cattle among other animals, can cause fevers, ulcers, a swollen head and lameness. The tongue may go blue and even protrude from the mouth. In the most severe cases, the animal can die. Continue reading...
Culture
Ye’s Two Russian Stadium Concerts Canceled, Promoters Announce: ‘Sincere Regret’
The two announced gigs at St. Peterburg's Gazprom Arena were in limbo from the start after the venue stated that it had not signed a rental agreement.
Technology
Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2027: Fringes and Other Entanglements
The collection was “just fringes” in the same way that Yamamoto is just a designer.
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Young sailors on the USS George Washington adjust to life at war – in pictures
Life onboard the aircraft carrier near the strait of Hormuz as it conducts military operations against Iranian targets Continue reading...
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Zach Bryan Wears ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt During Concert at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium
The performance follows Gillette Stadium owner Kraft's prior controversy with Macklemore over his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour due to his pro-Palestinian statements.
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Zach Bryan Wears ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt at Gillette After Owner Robert Kraft Banned Macklemore
The billionaire owner banned Macklemore from his stadium after the rapper's onstage statements in support of Palestinians
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Zach Bryan Wears ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium
It comes after Macklemore was dropped from the remaining U.S. dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour over the rapper’s pro-Palestinian statements.
California
Zach Bryan spotlights call for 'Free Palestine' during show at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium
Country music star Zach Bryan signaled his support with a 'Free Palestine' shirt at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium, a venue that recently banned rapper Macklemore over his efforts to do the same.
Technology
‘April X’ Review: Connor Storrie Bides His Time in a Generic Sci-Fi Clone
It would be nice to say that Connor Storrie burns up the screen in “April X,” the star’s first film vehicle released since TV’s “Heated Rivalry” made him hot property, but it would be overstating the case. Appropriating Harrison Ford’s “Blade Runner” frown, among a few other things nicked from that sci-fi classic in this […]
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‘Behemoth!’ Review: Pedro Pascal Hints at Soulful Depths, but the Drama Keeps Stalling in Tony Gilroy’s Wan Character Study of a Virtuoso Cellist
Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Will Arnett and Alexa Swinton also star in the story of a former child prodigy struggling to free himself from the burden of his famous family.
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‘Behemoth!’ Review: Pedro Pascal Is a Classical Cellist Skating Through a Midlife Crisis in Tony Gilroy’s Elevated Bauble of a Music Drama
"Behemoth!" is a classical-musician movie. It’s a midlife-crisis movie. It’s a romantic mystery. It’s Tony Gilroy fiddling around with pure movie form.
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‘Behemoth!’: Why Tony Gilroy Needed Nine Composers to Score His Latest Film, and a Guide to Who Did What in the Film (EXCLUSIVE)
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains minor spoilers for “Behemoth!” in theaters Dec. 4 Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” bowed at the New York Film Festival Friday, and Lincoln Center’s Tully Hall seemed a fitting place to showcase a film about a musician. Written and directed by Gilroy, the film stars Pedro Pascal as a cellist who returns […]
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‘Brave from the beginning’: 20 years of Friday Night Lights – the sports drama that dared to be different
It launched the careers of Jesse Plemons and Michael B Jordan, and let its stars improvise in a way that was fresh and new. This show about smalltown US football was confident, trailblazing – and wonderful I’ve been around the south of the US enough to have seen the importance of football: little burgs where the high-school football field has stands that wouldn’t disgrace a League Two soccer club in the UK. Friday Night Lights, which was first broadcast 20 years ago, is set in the most fervent edges of that world, smalltown Texas, where what happens under the floodlights at the end of the working week defines the mood of the place for days to come. Britt Daniel, the frontman of the Texas band Spoon, grew up in one such town, Temple. “Friday Night Lights is based on Odessa, and Odessa and Temple are very, very similar,” he told me in 2017. “The high schools used to play each other at foot
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‘Coven Academy’ Creator Breaks Down Briar’s Family Tree, Dark Magic as an Addiction Metaphor, ‘Misogyny’ Against Witches — and a Deleted Kiss Scene
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Coven Academy,” now streaming on Disney+. “Coven Academy” was supposed to be the first true young adult drama in the history of Disney Channel. The series, set at a New Orleans boarding school for witches and warlocks, is bloodier and darker than the network ever got with other […]
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‘Elon is my prophet’: how Musk’s Doge team took a wrecking ball to Washington
When the new ‘department of government efficiency’ sent young techies to disrupt federal agencies, not everyone complied. Here’s what happened when one worker fought to protect immigrant data In the early hours of Saturday 22 February 2025 the following email landed in the inboxes of the entire US federal workforce: From: HR hr@opm.gov Continue reading...
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‘I waited patiently, hoping he might make the jump’: Mirna Abass’s best phone picture
As a fan of Henri Cartier-Bresson, the Egyptian photographer was determined to capture his own ‘decisive moment’ Mirna Abass regards his small Egyptian city as “heaven for street, travel and documentary photography”. At the intersection of the Nile and the Mediterranean, the governorate of Damietta is home to Ezbet El Borg, a shipbuilding and fishing port. Abass describes it as “a colourful hub of daily fishing life; fishers and their nets, boats being built, maintained and painted”. On the day he took this shot, Abass had joined a walk with the Egyptian Camera Crew photography club. Abass works as an agricultural engineer, but describes film and photography as his true passions. Henri Cartier-Bresson is one of his biggest inspirations, and he is often guided by the pioneering photographer’s concept of the decisive moment . Continue reading...
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‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overcharges
Congress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability struggles Five US House members have called out pricing practices at the US’s two largest convenience store chains in response to an investigation by the Guardian . The Guardian found that 7-Eleven and Circle K stores frequently charge customers more at the register or pump for snacks, gas and other items than the prices they promise on the shelf or on outdoor fuel signs. Continue reading...
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‘JAŸ-Z in 8’: 8 Things We Learned From Episodes 5 & 6
The final two episodes will premiere on HBO Max on Friday, Oct. 9.
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‘One person turned up at my house’: Russell T Davies on fierce fandom, finding love after grief - and the fear that drives him to keep a knife by the door
He’s the titan of TV who revived a flatlined Doctor Who and turned British queer life into jaw-dropping drama. But the screenwriter’s groundbreaking writing has sometimes made him a target of hate – from homophobes and Whovians alike • ‘Goodbye Whoniverse. God, that was fun!’: Read an exclusive extract from Davies’s memoir Russell T Davies is a man who prefers to look on the bright side. That time he was gay-bashed by a gang of bus conductors? “People have been beaten up far worse than me, that was just a bit of a thumping in the street.” When the production schedule of his dystopian drama Years and Years forced him back to work within days of his husband’s death? “Writing was a nice escape.” Even a story about his “tough” father branding him “yesterday’s man” after his initial departure as showrunner on Doctor Who concludes with a cheerful: “I knew I wasn’t.” It’s easy to see how he’s e
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‘RuneScape’-Inspired Animation Series in the Works From Lyrical Animation and Jagex
Lyrical Animation is developing a new animation series based on “RuneScape” in partnership with creator Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL” White and game developer Jagex, the company’s CEO Jon Bellamy announced on stage at RuneFest in Birmingham, UK, on Saturday. The project will bring the world of Gielinor to the screen, and marks a new step in Jagex’s […]
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‘Verity’ Cast Reveals Their Go-To Book Recommendations on Heels of Novel’s Big-Screen Adaptation (Exclusive)
“Verity” is in theaters now, and based on projections, it could be the latest book-to-screen adaptation from author Colleen Hoover to top the box office charts. Now, the real-life cast of the romantic thriller are revealing what other books they enjoy, in an exclusive clip shared with Variety from Amazon News. Josh Hartnett, Anne Hathaway […]
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“A Bunch of Designers” Bows in Paris
Richemont unveils a pop-up in the Marais for six emerging talents.
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“Good Heavens”: Kathleen Turner Reacts to Michael Douglas’ Bombshell About Their Secret Romance During ‘Romancing the Stone’
The two-time Oscar nominee revealed via a new excerpt from his 'One Helluva Ride' memoir that they had an affair during production on the 1984 movie.