Technology
'Digger bombs for Warner Bros., 'Verity' takes No. 1 at box office
Tom Cruise suffered one of the worst debuts of his career.
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News
'Jane Doe' solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit
A wave of solidarity has surged on social media in support of a young woman who is suing Cornell University and seven fraternity members she accuses of raping her
Technology
'The music transported us to another planet'
The people captured in a celebrated photograph are reunited nearly 50 years later.
Global
12-year-old girl fatally shot in park where youth football game was being played
Two men arguing over a parking spot began shooting at each other.
Culture
2 people killed in Norway after shooter opens fire on hunting party
Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a shooter opened fire on a hunting party in southern Norway
Culture
2 shot dead, dozens hurt in Georgia block party shooting
Police did not specify how many of the 35 injured had been shot.
Technology
A 'weird' IPO pull, a tainted reputation and the stalled breakout moment for AI wearables
Apple, Google and Meta are pushing new AI devices and assistants amid growing privacy concerns around wearables.
News
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation
Science
A Statement review – outstanding climate change dramedy about a 1980 meeting
New York film festival: Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti and Tatiana Maslany lead an excellent ensemble in this dramatization of a failed conference on climate change In late October 1980, days before the election of Ronald Reagan , Congress summoned 20 experts in various fields to a beachfront hotel in Florida. Their mandate was simple: figure out how to address the dire threat posed to the climate by fossil fuel emissions, then deliver their recommendations to Congress in the form of a statement. Every word said during four marathon sessions over the next 36 hours – every disagreement or digression, tirade or truce – was recorded by a stenographer for posterity into a single document, hundreds of pages long, that stands as an artifact from a time when expertise was trusted, before corporate greed and political expediency mired “debate” about rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere in a haze of
Technology
A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep's Aslan stirs gender debate over Gerwig's ‘Narnia’
Director Greta Gerwig's film adaptation from "The Chronicles of Narnia" is sparking controversy over casting of Meryl Streep to voice Aslan the divine lion in "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew."
News
A replica Oval Office near the White House just got a new Trump makeover. Gold flourishes abound
The People's House museum exhibit in Washington has updated its replica Oval Office to match Donald Trump’s flashier and more golden design choices from his second term
Technology
AP report: U.S. Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base.
Technology
AP report: UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities
With the investigation underway, preliminary details about the incident have highlighted several major security lapses.
Culture
Akris Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Akris Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Akris Spring 2027: A Painterly Approach
Albert Kriemler collaborated with Austrian artist Martha Jungwirth, yielding one of the most colorful collections in Paris.
Culture
Alaïa Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Alaïa Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Alaïa Spring 2027: Easy Does it
During its transition period following the exit of creative director Pieter Mulier, the design studio etched the house's essence with a light hand.
Technology
All U.S. bombers leave UK air base on concerns of suspected terror plots; more tankers struck near Iran in the Middle East
Tehran's conditions include a halt to U.S. "acts of aggression," an end to the naval blockade and economic warfare, and the release of Iranian assets.
Culture
All the Guests at Shakira’s Madrid Residency (Updating)
Laura Pausini, Alejandro Sanz, Dua Lipa and more: These are the artists who have joined the Colombian superstar onstage at Shakira Stadium.
Technology
Amazon’s colorful and sturdy new Kindles
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 146, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, it's October already?, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I'm wishing I could do Walmart potato drone delivery in Portland, watching Mike Tomlin […] Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 146, your guide to the best and Verge -iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, it's October already?, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage .) This week, I'm wishing I could do Walmart potato drone delivery in Portland , watching Mike Tomlin explain his incredible Minecraft city , pondering if the Gears of War pizza cutter is awesome or terrible, exploring Craig Mod's walks , nodding along with MKBHD's video about YouTube's A/B video testing feature , hoping that more concerts b
Technology
An AI couldn’t beat humans at StarCraft, so it decided to cheat
StarSkirmish pits AI-made StarCraft-playing bots against one another, as well as against human-made bots. OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5 were essentially tied as the best-performing AI-made bots, but they couldn't top Stardust, the top-rated human-made bot. On Friday, GPT was facing off against Claude and the human-created bot Pluto, but according to Kotaku, […] StarSkirmish pits AI-made StarCraft-playing bots against one another, as well as against human-made bots. OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra and Claude Opus 5.5 were essentially tied as the best-performing AI-made bots, but they couldn't top Stardust, the top-rated human-made bot. On Friday, GPT was facing off against Claude and the human-created bot Pluto, but according to Kotaku , it couldn't quite get an edge. So it resorted to a tactic that is becoming alarmingly common for modern AI models - it broke the rules . GPT-6 Astr
Technology
Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2027: (Not So) Lonely Journey
Stefano Gallici’s latest outing might have stemmed from a solo trip across the Californian desert, but his take on the house’s codes has been gaining followers.
Technology
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country
State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.
California
Barabak: What's going to happen in the midterm election? Find out here. (Maybe)
Two of the country's top political prognosticators see Democrats likely seizing the House and possibly the Senate. The guardrails Republicans were counting on to stem their losses don't seem to be holding.
Culture
Behind the Scenes: Duran Lantink Defines His Vision for Ready-to-Wear at Jean Paul Gaultier
Vogue Business was a fly on the wall during creative director Lantink’s show fittings at the house HQ.
Bay Area
Berkeley luxury fashion brand founders found dead outside upscale Oakland Hills home
The founders of Bryn Walker, a fashion brand for women, died at their home near the UC Berkeley campus. The co-founders were married. A gun was found at the scene.
Culture
Björk Performs in the Mugler Collection She Inspired, the Same Day It Debuts in Paris
For his third collection at Mugler, Miguel Castro Freitas looked to nature, animal instinct, and the radical freedom of Björk. In tandem, the Icelandic artist wore a look straight from the runway to the DJ booth in Poland.
Global
Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmer
Bosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problems
Culture
Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election
Staunchly pro-Russia politician has dominated campaign and inflamed divisions despite not appearing on ballot Bosnian Serb nationalist politician Milorad Dodik has declared victory for his party in an election in Bosnia shaped by economic pressures, the prospect of the Balkan nation joining the European Union and ethnic tensions that have divided the country since its brutal 1992-95 war. Dodik is a staunchly pro-Russia politician who, despite not appearing on the ballot, has dominated the campaign and inflamed divisions with separatist rhetoric that has sparked fears of renewed instability in Bosnia. Continue reading...
Culture
Brazil heads to the polls – in pictures
Brazilians have voted in a highly polarised presidential election between incumbent leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva -seeking a fourth presidential mandate - and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who emerged as the leading figure of the conservative movement following the conviction and imprisonment of his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro Continue reading...
Global
Brazil presidential election 2026: first-round live results
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential race The incumbent, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is up against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is in prison for plotting a military coup. The president in Brazil is directly elected, and candidates need more than 50% of the vote to avoid a second round. Polls closed at 17.00 BRT / 21.00 BST. Continue reading...
Global
Brazilians voted for next president as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro hope for first round victory
Bolsonaro is the son of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro and an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Lula is running in his seventh presidential election and has strengthened Brazil's ties with Beijing.
Global
British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues
Measures include extended opening hours, as well as an audio guide and additional seating for visitors.
Technology
Brooks’ Upgraded Y2K Retro Running Shoe With Performance Tech Is Available Now in New Colorways
The Adrenaline GTS 10 gets new looks for October.
Technology
Chick-fil-A wants to stay a family business even as it expands in the U.S. and abroad
Chick-fil-A has been expanding into new international markets and growing its menu under CEO Andrew Cathy.
Technology
Christa Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution
Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Tennessee hospital after a failed execution attempt
Technology
Christa Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution
Little has been released about Pike's condition since Wednesday night's execution attempt. She has since remained hospitalized under guard as doctors try to get the massive dose of the barbiturate pentobarbital out of her system.
Technology
Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.
Global
Conservative US supreme court justice Samuel Alito hints at retirement in interview
Alito, 76, delivers comment in rare interview with CBS News scheduled to air on Monday Samuel Alito , the conservative US supreme court justice, has said “I think I have to” contemplate retiring every year at his age. Alito, 76, delivered that comment in a rare interview with CBS News scheduled to air on Monday, a little more than six months after a widely publicized hospital visit invited speculation about his potential retirement. Continue reading...
Global
Cornell president speaks out, says 'defining moment' for university
The Tompkins County DA's office declined to additional review material gathered by Cornell University police, documents reviewed by ABC News show.
Markets
Corporate America has never been this upbeat about future profits
As third-quarter earnings kick off this week, more companies than ever have expressed optimism about their bottom lines.
Global
Courts backlog will fall despite scrapping of jury trial plan, minister says
Speaking to the BBC, the justice secretary vows to reduce delays in the system after scrapping plans from the previous government.
Technology
Craig Charles' tribute to 'city that shaped me'
Presenter Craig Charles marks 50 years of poetry with a tribute to Liverpool for National Poetry Day.
Technology
Curiosity Blog, Sols 5022-5028: Cashing in at Cache Creek
Written by Lucy Thompson, Senior Research Scientist, University of New Brunswick, Canada Earth planning date: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 Before we landed, the area of Gale crater that we planned to explore was divided up into rectangular parcels with designated names. The names were chosen after small towns associated with significant geological features. Our selected […]
Technology
Daily Wire’s Pro-ICE Film ‘Pawn Shop’ Production Temporarily Suspended
Production of Daily Wire’s pro-ICE film “Pawn Shop” has been temporarily halted in Livingston, Mont., following a Special City Commission Meeting held on Saturday. The action comes as Livingston locals raised concerns about the film’s impact on local business — and notably the city’s sole food bank — as well as improper notification about hazardous […]
Culture
Dakota Johnson & Turnstile on ‘SNL’: Here’s Where to Watch ‘Saturday Night Live’ Online for Free
Livestream the Fifty Shades of Grey actress host and Baltimore hardcore punk band perform on Saturday, Oct. 3 — watch live online for free.
Global
Daughter of MP murdered five years ago tells BBC politicians still at risk
Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death.
Technology
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
Their anxiety is fueling a restlessness with a national political system that they worry is no longer capable of improving their lives or no longer interested in helping.
Global
Digger may lose $150m after Tom Cruise film bombs at the box office
Alejandro G Iñárritu’s critically panned satire took just $20m globally in its opening weekend, against a reported $150m production budget and $100m marketing spend Digger has flopped in its opening weekend with a $20m global box office, handing Tom Cruise one of the worst debuts of his career and serving as a bitter final note for Warner Bros as a standalone studio. Alejandro G Iñárritu’s critically panned satire grossed a paltry $8m at the North American box office. Cruise is typically a big draw overseas, but international sales – $12m from 74 markets – were also weak. Continue reading...
Technology
Do humans really have a ‘lizard brain’ lurking beneath our rational minds?
It’s a powerful analogy that captured the popular imagination, but the biological reality is quite different Humans have a cognitive quirk for the number three. Think of the many stories that use it, from The Three Little Pigs to Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Musketeers. Public information and political campaigns use it for impact and ease of recall (“Stop, look and listen”; “See it. Say it. Sorted”; “Reduce, reuse, recycle”). And then there are psychological or philosophical frameworks: Freud with his id, ego and superego; Plato’s three parts of the human soul; the Holy Trinity. Well, it turns out neuroscience isn’t immune from tri-mania. In 1959 Paul D MacLean set out a new way of thinking about the evolution and function of the brain, which he christened the “triune” – three-in-one – model. It quickly became one of best known and most enduring concepts in human biology.
Technology
Dozens detained at Kremlin-friendly Communist Party's Moscow rally, party says
Police detained about 60 people, mostly young, as the rally was ending.
Technology
Ed Sheeran Enlists the Fray’s Former Singer Isaac Slade to Open Atlanta Show
"We will find a way through this together," singer says as special guest for latest Loop Tour concert
Culture
Ed Sheeran Taps Former Fray Singer Isaac Slade as Atlanta Opener After Macklemore Dropped, Support Acts Quit
Sheeran's Loop Tour visited Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 3.
Technology
Egyptian journalist faces terrorism charges after entire newsroom detained
Calls for release of six Matsadaash staff after one is charged, while whereabouts of other five remain unknown An Egyptian journalist has been charged with joining a terrorist group, days after an entire newsroom was detained in what rights groups have said is a crackdown on press freedoms. Last week, authorities arrested six journalists from the independent fact-checking and investigative platform Matsadaash – literally meaning “don’t believe” – accusing them in a statement of being unlicensed and publishing false news on behalf of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Continue reading...
Technology
Elvis Costello on His Early Days: The Birth of ‘My Aim Is True’
In our in-depth new interview, Costello digs deep into his origin story, the making of his debut, and the great music he hid away
Global
Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
Technology
FlyDubai captain describes fight for his life after attack on flight to Tel Aviv
The Indian pilot who was attacked by his co-pilot during a FlyDubai flight opened up and described the attack and his fight back Saturday.
Global
Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea
The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.
Technology
Fox One Offering Free Trial, Bundle Discount for NFL Streaming Coverage Online
The 2026-27 NFL season is underway, and fans who want to watch the games from home can now take advantage of a Fox One offer, which gets you a free trial to the official Fox streaming service. Fox is one of the official television broadcasters for NFL games, in addition to the MLB playoffs and […]
Culture
From the Archives: Rebel with a Shrine
In a culture that worships youth, James Dean remains one of our most potent icons—a young man for whom youth itself was a torture.
Global
Gentle parenting, helicopter or snowplough – is there really a best way to be a parent?
Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available
Technology
Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities
Culture
Gigi Hadid Channels Classic French Girl Style in Paris
Fresh off walking the Miu Miu runway, the model emerged looking like a true Parisian—oui, oui, Gigi!
Technology
Gigi Hadid Debuts the Next Collab Sneaker from Miu Miu and New Balance on the Runway in Paris: Why It’s an Instant Hit
The brands continue their collaboration with the RC150, an under-the-radar racing style from the 1990s.
Global
Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.
Technology
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Launches Petition to ‘Fight Online Harassment’ Following Partner Ken Urker’s Death: ‘Fame Does Not Erase Humanity’
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is speaking out following the death of her partner Ken Urker and urging fans to support Kenan’s Law, a petition aimed at holding social media platforms accountable for how online harassment is handled. While a cause of death has not yet been released, Blanchard wrote that before Urker passed, the two repeatedly reported […]
Technology
Hermès Spring 2027: Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
Nadège Vanhée has been traveling the world, and feeling the heat, which led her to design an "airy" collection for spring.
California
How the aggressive lone star tick unleashed a hidden meat allergy on millions of Americans
Once confined to the Southeast, aggressive lone star ticks have expanded across North America due to warming climates and growing deer populations. Their bites can transmit alpha-gal, a severe allergy to meat and dairy.
Technology
How ‘Freaks’ Sent Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to Hollywood: “That Film Changed Our Lives”
Their breakout 2018 sci-fi thriller debuted at the Vancouver Film Festival. Now they’re returning with ‘Freaks 2’ and as bankable horror directors and writers.
Global
I'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the earnings threshold for government support stops people "working harder".
California
In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation
Metallica makes no bones about the group's ambitions. Of course the band members were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.
Technology
Incinerated novels and destroyed warehouses: Russia’s war on Ukrainian books
A Ukrainian publishing boom sparked by the 2022 invasion is now under threat from the force and frequency of Russian attacks On a Saturday morning in August, Viktor Kruglov, the co-founder and chief executive of the publisher Ranok, was at his headquarters in Kharkiv – the eastern Ukrainian city that, along with Kyiv, is the centre of the country’s publishing and printing industry. Built 15 years ago on the site of a former bread factory, the footprint of the premises is about 10,000 sq metres (107,640ft). Books were stacked 12 metres high on rank after rank of shelves. Kruglov, along with five senior colleagues, were on the warehouse floor to discuss the approaching school year. The warehouse was holding 628,000 new schoolbooks. “It was the high season of distribution,” he said, “so we were checking all our processes: how to do it more successfully, how to do it in time.” Continue readi
Technology
Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland
Culture
Introducing Brock, Designer Kris Brock’s New Namesake Label
A first look at Kris Brock's new Brock.
Technology
Is ‘Rubber Soul’ the Beatles’ Best Album? The Answer to That is as Malleable as the Shifting Track Lists, but This ‘Super Deluxe’ Is Super Essential: Boxed Set Review
What is the Beatles’ best album? “The one you’re listening to right now” is always the correct answer, of course, and that could encompass “Meet the Beatles” or “Let It Be” at any given moment. But for most fans who aren’t just being sentimental about their first point of entry, it’s usually going to come […]
Technology
J. Todd Anderson, ‘The Nice Guys’ and ‘The Big Lebowski’ Storyboard Artist, Dies at 67
He was a frequent collaborator of the Coen Brothers, storyboarding ‘Fargo,’ ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ and ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth,’ among other films.
Global
JD Vance flexing Maha connections as he eyes 2028 election
Considered Republican frontrunner for presidential election, Vance is cozying up to the movement – as it splits JD Vance, widely considered to be the Republican frontrunner for the presidential election in 2028, is aligning himself with the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) movement as some say it is shedding its grassroots supporters in favor of political and corporate interests. The US vice-president has positioned himself as the inheritor of Make America Great Again (Maga), and attaching himself to Maha, which many in the Trump administration believe helped to win the 2024 election, signals a greater overlap between the two movements as the administration’s popularity plummets amid the war in Iran and rising prices. Continue reading...
Global
Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Tucker Carlson of ‘verging on defending Hitler’
Former Tory minister defends UK decision to enter war in podcast with US rightwinger and Putin sympathiser The former Tory minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has found himself defending Britain’s decision to fight against Adolf Hitler after inviting the US rightwinger and Vladimir Putin sympathiser Tucker Carlson into his home for an interview. During the encounter, Carlson repeatedly suggested the west was to blame for inviting aggression from Russia and said of the prospect that Britain could have lost to Hitler: “Who cares?” Continue reading...
Technology
James Gunn Confirms He’s ‘Already’ Writing His Next Film Ahead of ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’
James Gunn announced on Threads that he is actively working on writing his next film ahead of the release of “Superman: Man of Tomorrow,” due in theaters July 9, 2027. In response to a comment that asked, “Are you ready to write your next film, James, or not quite yet?” Gunn wrote, “Already in it. […]
Technology
James Van Der Beek Was the ‘Soul’ of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ Says Show Creator Kevin Williamson: ‘He Handled His Cancer With Such Grace and Courage’
“Dawson’s Creek” creator Kevin Williamson remembered the show’s late star Jame Van Der Beek on Saturday night while being honored with a Hero Award at the Barbara Berlanti Heroes Gala, Greg Berlanti’s annual F Cancer benefit. Williams explained that the show, about a small-town high school student dreaming of becoming a Hollywood director, was inspired […]
Culture
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Jeremy Strong Says He Doesn’t “Need to Apologize” for Method Acting: “It’s in Service of the Material”
"I’m just there to commit utterly to serving the material," the Oscar nominee said of his approach to acting.
Culture
Johanna Ortiz Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Johanna Ortiz Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Global
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
Culture
Lacoste Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Lacoste Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Lacoste Spring 2027: Net Positive
Pelagia Kolotouros hit her stride with a collection inspired by how exertion heats things up, offering a sexier undertone to the crocodile brand.
Culture
Lily Brant Followed in Her Mom’s Alaïa Footsteps—After Practicing in Heels on a Treadmill
For her Paris Fashion Week runway debut, 20-year-old Lily Brant took a little advice from Stephanie Seymour and revisited her lifelong connection to Alaïa.
Global
Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November
The so-called OPEC+ subgroup — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman — will meet again on Nov. 1 to review conditions in the oil market.
Markets
Major oil exporters agree to keep production steady in November
Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel.
Technology
Mapping the Gaps in NASA’s Return to the Moon, featuring Richard Spolzino
“I want to be able to look at a rocket launch and say, ‘I touched a piece of this.’” That’s how Richard Spolzino describes the thing he’s chasing. Not a title, not a specific mission, not even NASA itself, just the ability to point at something real and know his work made it possible. At […]
Technology
Marjoe Gortner, Child Preacher and ‘Earthquake,’ ‘Falcon Crest’ Actor, Dies at 82
The subject of an Oscar-winning documentary, the Universal Pictures contract player also starred with Lynda Carter in ‘Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw.’
Technology
Marvel Canceled ‘Blade,’ But the Gory Vampire Brawler ‘Half’ Will Thrill Genre Fans
Marvel mastermind Kevin Feige has made some of the shrewdest financial decisions in Hollywood history, but he sure dropped the bag when he didn’t make a new “Blade.” (Just ask would-be star Mahershala Ali.) Luckily, Indian auteur Samjad has directed a film that will bring joy to fans of the battle-ready half-vampire Wesley Snipes popularized […]
Technology
Matthew Rhys takes Best Actor at Bafta Cymru for performance in Netflix thriller
The actor added another award to his cabinet after winning two lead acting Emmys last month.
Technology
Mike Nelson review – a waking nightmare of derelict dunes and desert island despair
Modern Art Oxford Entropy and hopelessness become thrillingly confrontational in this ambitious show, which recreates Nelson’s studio, shacks and sand dunes in dilapidated form It’s either a cry for help or a scream into the void. Whichever it is, Mike Nelson’s latest exhibition is the English artist at his most frustrated, scared, introspective and personal. This is a show filled with rot and dilapidation, insanity and dereliction. It’s big, ambitious, immersive, complex and very, very good. It’s not Nelson’s first time at Modern Art Oxford. He was last here in 2004 , with a crumbling shack in the process of being swallowed by desert dunes. The shack is back, rebuilt in the same gallery, as if it never actually left – just temporarily blinked in and out of temporal existence. But it’s different now, more weathered, more broken. And that vast pile of sand is different too – you can see t
Culture
Mira Mikati Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Mira Mikati Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
Miu Miu Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Miu Miu Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Miu Miu Spring 2027: Olivia Colman — and Other Good Sports
Miuccia Prada embraced lace-front Wrangler jeans, colorful New Balance sneakers, retro athleticwear — and kilts galore.
Culture
Miu Miu turns ‘real clothes’ into high fashion with sportswear style
Brand’s signature desire to subvert the ordinary brings blazers with track pants and crop tops under blazers to Paris fashion week Speaking backstage at Miu Miu’s show on Sunday at Paris fashion week, Miuccia Prada said she had been thinking about “real clothes”. The clothes people wear on the street for running errands rather than posing on social media. Her findings? Succinct. “The reality of clothing today is this mix – sportswear, casual, normal,” she said. Her challenge? To make them “more interesting, more rich”. To achieve this, she outlined how she had decided to focus on mixing “elements of sports with sophistication”. The collection opened with a series of five neatly pleated checked skirts. The first was worn with an equally neat checked blazer but rather than a smart shoe, such as a pump or loafers, there were brightly coloured trainers. The second featured a crop top under t
Culture
Mugler Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Mugler Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
NFL London Game 2026: Where to Watch Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders Live Online Free
Livestream the Colts take on the Commanders live from London on Oct. 4 — plus, watch Jordyn Simone and Mimi Webb perform their country's national anthems, ahead of kickoff.
Technology
NJ’s former Lt Gov is using AI to say he’s innocent of sexual harassment
New Jersey's lieutenant governor Dale Caldwell was forced to resign on September 25th after an investigation found he had sexually harassed a staffer and repeatedly violated ethics rules. The now-former Lt. governor has been making the media rounds trying to clear his name. But he took a particularly odd tactic during an interview on NJ […] Well, if AI said it, it must be true. | Bloomberg via Getty Images New Jersey's lieutenant governor Dale Caldwell was forced to resign on September 25th after an investigation found he had sexually harassed a staffer and repeatedly violated ethics rules. The now-former Lt. governor has been making the media rounds trying to clear his name. But he took a particularly odd tactic during an interview on NJ PBS . Caldwell claims he's being unfairly targeted, and multiple AI agents back that up. He told host Rob Nelson that he "AIed" the report on the
Technology
Naomi Watts, Alexander Skarsgård Were Feeling Bookish at Valentino
Alessandro Michele asked guests including Zoey Deutch and Jeff Satur to bring a favorite book to the spring show held at France's first library.
Global
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risks
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals have arrived in the country’s largest city after being sent back from Malaysia
Technology
Newport Beach Film Fest: ‘Furious’ Star Emmy Rossum Will Receive TV Performance Award, Guest on Live Episode of ‘Awards Chatter’ Pod
The critically acclaimed and popular actress best known for 'Shameless' will be feted on Oct. 18.
Culture
Niccolò Pasqualetti Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Niccolò Pasqualetti Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Niccolò Pasqualetti Spring 2027: Body Meet Surface
The designer wondered what happens when a shape meets the human body, turning out clothes meant to evolve on the go.
Technology
Nike Is Bringing Back This Spooky Air Max ‘Spider Web’ Sneaker for Halloween
The glow-in-the-dark style was originally released in 2020.
Culture
Nostalgic Board Game ‘Guess Who?’ Drops NFL Edition Featuring Travis Kelce: Buy It Here
The NFL Guess Who? board game is an officially-licensed collaboration between the league and toymaker Hasbro.
Markets
October can be a scary month for stocks. Here’s what investors need to watch this year.
If stocks see another big swoon this year, investors already know why.
Culture
On ‘SNL,’ Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson Prove Bestie Style Doesn’t Have to Mean Matchy-Matchy
Taylor Swift joined her “Patient Zero” costar during her “Saturday Night Live” monologue, with the friends trading their co-ords for two very different takes on the statement mini.
Technology
Own a smartphone? Then you’re paying the ‘app tax’. It’s a racket and it’s time the UK faced Apple and Google down | Chi Onwurah
A deep-seated duopoly allows the tech giants to exploit the public and developers. But the regulator has powers to stop this abuse – it should use them Chi Onwurah is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West and chair of the parliamentary science, innovation and technology committee Debates around big tech and digital regulation can sometimes feel distant from the everyday concerns of voters. But the power that a small number of global tech companies hold over our lives goes far beyond what most people realise. As chair of the parliamentary science, innovation and technology committee, I have spent years raising concerns about this: from the data they harvest and the digital “twins” they build of us, to the algorithms that decide what our children see. Continue reading...
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Pedro Pascal in ‘Behemoth!’: The Oscar-Worthy Role That He (and Latinos) Have Been Waiting For
Pedro Pascal makes his Oscar case with a cello. “Behemoth!,” Tony Gilroy’s first feature as a director since “The Bourne Legacy” in 2012, world-premiered on Friday night at Alice Tully Hall as the centerpiece selection of the New York Film Festival. Pascal plays Alex Serian, a former child prodigy from a family of Los Angeles […]
Science
Pennsylvania health officials brace themselves as measles outbreak expected to spread
Most counties don’t have their own health agencies, and some specific population groups have low vaccination rates Pennsylvania is bracing for a wave of measles cases, with some public health officials concerned that it’s “only a matter of time” until the disease spreads beyond the outbreak’s epicenter. Last week the state reported its fifth measles-associated death amid 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties. The outbreak comes amid concerns that public health in the US has been hit by increasing vaccine skepticism, especially due to the power and influence of controversial health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr . Continue reading...
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Pete Hegseth Chugs ‘Spider-Man’s Non-Alcoholic B—- Beer’ in ‘SNL’ Cold Open That Mocks Tom Holland, Mitch McConnell and JD Vance
In the Oct. 3 cold open on “Saturday Night Live,” Andrew Dismukes and Ashley Padilla play Republican strategists who have their work cut out for them building buzz for their party. Marcello Hernández comes in first as Marco Rubio, who speaks to constituents in Spanish, admits that Trump did not live up to expectations and […]
Culture
Plot Twist! All the Books Guests Brought to the Valentino Show
Alessandro Michele asked attendees to his spring 2027 show—titled Antibiblioteca: Catalogue of the Unread—to bring a book that would be donated to a local library.
Culture
Polaris on Honoring Ryan Siew With ‘Without You’ & Their Good Things Return
The Australian band reflects on its first new song in three years, the decision to keep touring and a milestone Good Things Festival set.
Global
Polls close in first round of Brazil’s high-stakes presidential election
Leftwing incumbent Lula trying to fight off close rival Flávio Bolsonaro, far-right son of jailed ex-president The polls have closed in the first round of Brazil’s highly polarised and high-stakes presidential election that could change not only the direction of Latin America’s largest country but that of the entire region. The election pits the leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term, against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of Donald Trump and the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after his failed 2022 re-election attempt. Continue reading...
Technology
Polo Ralph Lauren Spring 2027: A Collector’s Wardrobe
Ralph Lauren returned to Paris to present its spring 2027 Polo women's collection, which evoked the wardrobe of a world traveler through a mix of brand signatures heightened by artisanal details and relaxed silhouettes.
Technology
Pressiat Spring 2027: She Will Live
Vincent Garnier Pressiat turned a hotel floor into an intimate stage for a woman in the messy aftermath of a breakup.
Technology
Prick’s theatrical industrial punk is perfect for spooky season
While deep in the recording process for The Downward Spiral, Trent Reznor lent some of his production talents to old friend Kevin McMahon, from the new wave band Lucky Pierre (which Reznor was briefly a member of). While Reznor is only credited as the producer on four tracks off Prick's self-titled debut record, his fingerprints […] While deep in the recording process for The Downward Spiral , Trent Reznor lent some of his production talents to old friend Kevin McMahon, from the new wave band Lucky Pierre (which Reznor was briefly a member of). While Reznor is only credited as the producer on four tracks off Prick's self-titled debut record, his fingerprints are all over it. But McMahon also can't suppress his inner theater kid, which also gives the songs the sort of glammy flamboyance found on T. Rex records. Prick embraces the inherent theatricality of goth in a way that Nine Inc
Technology
Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election
Latvian lawmakers plan to start negotiations to form a new government after a parliamentary election
Technology
Rachel Reid on Upcoming Book ‘Unrivaled’ and Keeping All Those ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Secrets
The 'Heated Rivalry' author is currently on a tour for the deluxe edition of the best-selling hockey romance novel.
Technology
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Culture
Reformation X Alexa Chung Is Coming: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Alexa Chung’s first Reformation collaboration has arrived—and Vogue readers can shop the 30-piece collection a full day before anyone else.
Global
Rescuers suspend search for survivors after plane went missing off US coast
The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.
Technology
Rural Queenslanders have seen gas projects come and go – but a 725-hectare datacentre poses a whole new level of ‘stupidity’
Residents of Dalby may soon live beside a $31bn datacentre. The premier sees ‘opportunity’ for the state – but others fear AI’s global creep From the veranda on his bush block, Denver Kanowski has watched resources companies come and go from rural Queensland for 70 years. The home cost him $800, and lets him live how he likes, in nature. It’s also in the middle of a gasfield, not far from the Linc Energy contamination site , down the road from a coalmine and three gas power plants. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...
Technology
Russia strikes Kyiv bridge as German chancellor visits Ukraine in show of support
Attack happened shortly after Friedrich Merz arrived in city, on unannounced visit intended to underline Germany’s backing Russia has struck another major bridge in Kyiv as the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrived in the capital in a show of support for Ukraine. A Russian drone hit Kyiv’s key Northern Bridge over the Dnipro River, marking the fourth consecutive day that Russia has targeted bridges used by thousands of residents commuting between the city’s two banks. Video footage showed cars driving across the bridge as the drone plunged into the roadway and exploded in a burst of fire. Two people were injured in the strike, said Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko. Continue reading...
Technology
Sarah Jessica Parker Says She’s ‘Never’ Worn Her Archived ‘Sex and the City’ Wardrobe: ‘There’s a Huge Separation Between Myself and Carrie Bradshaw’
Despite Carrie Bradshaw’s reputation for wearing trend-setting outfits, Sarah Jessica Parker never wears any of her “Sex and the City” character’s iconic wardrobe. But she does have it. “No, I don’t wear any of the wardrobe that I wore on the show ever. I have it. It’s an archive, but I never wear it. I […]
Culture
Sass Jordan, Rock Singer and ‘Canadian Idol’ Judge, Dies at 65
The rock and blues singer won a Juno Award in 1989 and went on to serve as a judge on Canadian Idol for all six seasons.
Technology
Sass Jordan, Singer and Longtime ‘Canadian Idol’ Judge, Dies at 65
Sass Jordan, the singer, songwriter and longtime “Canadian Idol” judge, died on Oct. 2. She was 65. Her family confirmed her death, noting that she “died peacefully” and was “surrounded by those who loved her most.” They remembered her as “an inimitable force of nature” and “an irreplaceable being of light and joy.” Jordan began […]
Global
Saturday Night Live: Dakota Johnson struggles through weak episode as Taylor Swift gatecrashes
The Verity star’s awkwardness with live comedy is matched with similarly sub-par writing in an episode featuring a surprise cameo from her superstar friend Saturday Night Live kicks off the second episode of its new season at RNC headquarters. With the midterms looking bleak for Republicans, strategists bring out some heavy hitters to record TV ads. Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernández) delivers a message in Spanish putting all of the blame on Trump (“Oh my God! He tricked us!”); a comatose Mitch McConnell (Mikey Day) is rolled in to flash the peace sign; and Vice-President JD Vance (Jeremy Culhane) tries to make his pitch for 2028, only to be laughed out of the room. Secretary of war Pete Hegseth (Colin Jost) barges in, chugging “Spider-Man’s new non-alcoholic bitch beer” to demand voters “do the gayest thing ever and vote”. Finally, president Trump (James Austin Johnson) interrupts to deliv
Science
Search ongoing for missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston as crews plan to scour ocean floor
The Federal Aviation Administration contacted the Coast Guard at 2 a.m. Saturday that it had lost contact with the Gulfstream G100 carrying four Canadians and two Bermudian nationals over the Atlantic Ocean.
Technology
See Bruce Springsteen Cover Neil Young With Dave Grohl at Power to the People Fest
Dave Matthews and Tom Morello also join in for "Rockin' in the Free World" at Maryland festival
Technology
See Jack Black’s Black Sabbath Cover Band Perform With Geezer Butler at Power to the People Festival
Bassist joins "Jack Sabbath" for "War Pigs" at Tom Morello's Maryland fest
Global
Serb separatist Dodik declares victory in Bosnia vote as ethnic tensions and EU hopes collide
Around 3.4 million voters were eligible to choose the three members of the country's multi-ethnic presidency, lawmakers for the national parliament and heads of institutions for the country's two entities.
Technology
Sports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worried
Surveys show Gen Z increasingly views sports bets as a form of investment, and those who gamble too often face mental health risks.
Global
Star Wars actor John Boyega on the day his 10-year-old school friend Damilola Taylor was killed: ‘It kept me up at night because I was just with the guy’
The star was just eight when his friend was stabbed. Decades on, he’s ready to talk about that day – how it shaped him, and how, as he becomes a father himself, it will shape him as a dad “I feel a bit nervous,” confesses John Boyega, as he sits down in front of the camera. “Speaking about it could possibly help. I haven’t revisited this in a long time. Yeah, my heart is just beating.” The Attack the Block and Star Wars actor is talking in the opening scene of a new BBC Two documentary about the killing of 10-year-old schoolboy Damilola Taylor. On 27 November 2000, Damilola was stabbed in the leg with a broken bottle and left to die in a concrete stairwell, attacked as he walked home from an after-school club at Peckham library in south London. It took six years and three separate trials at the Old Bailey, costing a total of £16m, to secure a manslaughter conviction. His death shock
Technology
Starting a watch collection? What beginners should know before buying
Watch experts explain how beginners can start a collection, what tends to hold value, when to buy used and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Science
Students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
Culture
Stylist Talia Cassel on Dressing Lena Dunham, Collecting Chanel, and The Nanny
The stylist responsible for dressing Lena Dunham (and others), talks about how she got one of fashion's most-watched gigs.
Technology
Supreme Court Justice Alito said he's 'thought about' retirement as Senate control hangs in balance
The Senate could flip to Democrats after November's midterm election, jeopardizing a potential Supreme Court nomination by President Donald Trump.
California
Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damage
The outcome of the Colorado case could affect California's 2023 lawsuit against the five largest oil companies and other similar litigation.
Culture
Take a seat: the ritzy glamour of Australia’s historic theatres and cinemas – in pictures
Photographer Gavin John’s new book, Australian Theatres & Cinemas, documents the country’s finest stage performance and picture palaces – from massive Italian Renaissance-inspired entertainment palaces to 1930s art deco cinemas Continue reading...
Technology
Taylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue as Her Breakup Therapist, Shows Travis Kelce Love with Cleveland Shoutout
Predictions that Taylor Swift would make a cameo on “Saturday Night Live” with host Dakota Johnson came to fruition when the duo appeared together in the opening monologue. After Johnson joked about her failed relationships, she said “I have really good friends. They don’t judge me, they’re really supportive. Ladies and gentlemen, my literal therapist.” […]
Technology
Taylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosting Stint: “My Literal Therapist!”
The "Patient Zero" singer gave Travis Kelce a subtle salute during the 'Verity' star's opening monologue.
Culture
Taylor Swift Makes Surprise ‘SNL’ Cameo in Dakota Johnson’s Monologue
The bit ended with Swift noting she sends Johnson home with "a Pedialyte" and a security escort.
Technology
Taylor Swift’s Next NFL Appearance Could Be in Vegas — Here’s How to Watch Chiefs vs. Raiders Free Online
The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Technology
Taylor Swift’s ‘Encore’ Edition Boosts ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Back to No. 1 for First Time Since January, Adding a 13th Week on Top
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” returned to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart after last vacating that position in January, thanks to the release of an expanded edition titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” with four new bonus tracks. This resumption at the top marks the 13th […]
Culture
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Returns to No. 1 After ‘Encore’ Reissue
Plus, Tinashe and Kenny Chesney debut in the top 10.
Technology
The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind
Women hold just a fraction of new AI jobs but are overrepresented in roles with high risk of AI disruption There’s a common fear among people who work in Silicon Valley: snag one of the fast-growing, high-paying jobs in artificial intelligence, or get trapped in the “permanent underclass”, a phrase describing the fate of those who won’t have upward mobility in the age of AI. The phrase usually describes a future in which AI automates human jobs. But for women in tech, it’s starting to look like the present. Continue reading...
Culture
The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Had Big Fashion Month Energy
Experimental silhouettes, over-the-top finishes—Hollywood stars were not afraid to have fun with fashion this week.
Technology
The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you
Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.
Technology
The Kent village that helped shape Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn spent three years in Elham before the outbreak of World War Two.
Global
The Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazilians are voting in a pivotal presidential election featuring incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro
Technology
The MacBook Air M5 is $200 off for the first time in months
Amazon’s October Prime Day has effectively chopped off Apple’s June price increases. Usually $1,299, the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip and 512GB of storage is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon. That’s a more palatable price for a machine that’s significantly faster than Apple’s $699 MacBook Neo. The 15-inch version, also with 512GB […] Pictured: The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Amazon’s October Prime Day has effectively chopped off Apple’s June price increases. Usually $1,299, the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip and 512GB of storage is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon . That’s a more palatable price for a machine that’s significantly faster than Apple’s $699 MacBook Neo . The 15-inch version, also with 512GB of storage, is $1,299 at Amazon (was $1,499). In addition to the larger screen, it has two additional speakers, for a total of six
Global
The Tejano singer trying to win back Latinos who voted for Trump, one quinceañera at a time
Bobby Pulido has a strategy: show up at the 15th birthday parties that are a rite of passage in the Texas borderlands – and flip a key House district for Democrats It took all of two minutes for Bobby Pulido’s electoral stealth weapon to come into play. The Tejano music star turned Democratic congressional candidate had barely begun canvassing in the high school football stadium in Edinburg, Texas, when a 15-year-old girl came rushing up to him. “Señor Pulido! Señor Pulido!” she cried. A few months ago, she told him, he had made a surprise appearance at her quinceañera, the coming-of-age girls’ 15th birthday party that is a rite of passage in these US borderlands. Continue reading...
Technology
The Undertones review – silver-haired fans get Teenage Kicks once more
Corn Exchange, Edinburgh Derry’s answer to the Ramones play 30 songs in a breakneck and breathless ride through the punk humour and new-wave surrealism of their repertoire “This is the first record we ever made. Still sounds good to me,” smiles bassist Mickey Bradley, deliberately downplaying the song released in 1978 that secured the Undertones’ legacy for almost 50 years and counting. Played hard and unceremoniously tonight, Teenage Kicks still sounds lonely, horny, thrilling: it’s the stuff of raw teen spirit, but has also aged poignantly with the Derry band and their now silver-haired audience, with something moving to say about the weight of nostalgia. When brothers John and Damian O’Neill’s guitars crash to a halt, many in the crowd are hugging – but the Undertones are already on to the next. This anniversary tour is far from sentimental: ripping through 30 songs in 90 minutes, it’
Technology
The forgotten Chromebook that started it all
Google didn't even call the first Chromebook a "Chromebook." The Cr-48 had no interesting design and no bright logos - it wasn't even designed to be a product you could buy. Instead, it was a portal to a big new idea about computers. In this week's episode of Version History, The Verge's Nilay Patel and […] Google didn't even call the first Chromebook a "Chromebook." The Cr-48 had no interesting design and no bright logos - it wasn't even designed to be a product you could buy. Instead, it was a portal to a big new idea about computers. In this week's episode of Version History, The Verge 's Nilay Patel and MKBHD's Marques Brownlee join David Pierce to help explain the history of ChromeOS and Chromebooks, and discuss whether Google's approach to computer hardware was the right one. View Link This has been an exciting season of Version History , as we've been exploring the most icon
Markets
The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.
Debt among older Americans is rising, both in terms of the number of older households carrying debt and the amount borrowed.
Technology
The hidden daytime dance revolution - and the man who captured it on camera
Tim Smith's shots of the early 'daytimers' bhangra scene in Bradford feature in a Tate exhibition.
Technology
The iPad Mini is slightly cheaper again during Prime Day
Apple bumped up prices on several of its devices in June, and we haven’t seen a good discount on the iPad Mini since. Just ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Big Deals Days, however, both Wi-Fi only and cellular-connected models are $100 off. The Wi-Fi version with 128GB of storage is currently $499, the 256GB model […] Apple’s iPad Mini is temporarily on sale for its old price. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge Apple bumped up prices on several of its devices in June, and we haven’t seen a good discount on the iPad Mini since. Just ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Big Deals Days, however, both Wi-Fi only and cellular-connected models are $100 off. The Wi-Fi version with 128GB of storage is currently $499, the 256GB model is $599, and the cellular model with 128GB of storage is $649. This base configuration of this tablet often sold for around $400 throughout 2025, so we get it if $500
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The job interview question you don't have to answer
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.
Global
The misperception that keeps bystanders from intervening and how to short‑circuit it
People may accept bad behavior — even sexual assault — when they overestimate how acceptable their peers think it is. But there are ways to undermine this thinking and make intervention more likely.
Technology
The rise, fall, and rise of portable MP3 players
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the collapse and the resurgence of the portable media player, follow Terrence O'Brien. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started We are […] This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the collapse and the resurgence of the portable media player, follow Terrence O'Brien. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started We are spoiled for choice, musically. Most of us walk around with access to hundreds of millions of songs in our pockets. But it wasn't until 1998 that portable digital music was even a thing. Before that we lugged booklets full of CDs on the bus or stashed a
Technology
This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I've stuck to my phone. Remember when I tested the ultra-thin and convenient OhSnap Snap Grip Stand and liked it so much I bought my own? Now, OhSnap has a magnetic lever-action card wallet that can stack with that stand. It's the coolest wallet I've ever stuck […] The OhSnap Wallet 2. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I've stuck to my phone. Remember when I tested the ultra-thin and convenient OhSnap Snap Grip Stand and liked it so much I bought my own ? Now, OhSnap has a magnetic lever-action card wallet that can stack with that stand. It's the coolest wallet I've ever stuck to my phone. @verge The sleekest wallet yet? Today we're toying with the OhSnap Snap Wallet 2, a lever-action aluminum wallet you can customize and transform. You can make it thicker to hold m
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Tom Cruise-led 'Digger' tanks at the box office
Warner Bros.' climate change satire "Digger" collapsed at the box office with a domestic haul of $8 million, despite the star power of Tom Cruise.
Technology
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Buried at Box Office With $8M as ‘Verity’ Wins Weekend
Alejandro G. Iñárritu helmed the pricey satire that will go down as a big financial loss for Warner Bros.
Technology
Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Tries New Marketing Tactic: The French Love It, Americans Don’t
A new ad for Alejandro G. Iñárritu's box office bomb shows international critics praising the film compared to their American counterparts.
Technology
Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat about the prospects for these 3 stocks
Investors with a long-term horizon can track ratings from top Wall Street analysts to find stocks with solid growth prospects.
Science
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors’ Medicare premium costs ahead of midterm elections
President Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections — this time for seniors' Medicare Part B premiums
Technology
Trump names intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new White House AI czar
Clayton had said AI was a ‘gamechanger’ but also posed ‘a threat’ during his confirmation hearing Donald Trump on Sunday named Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence , to also serve as the new White House AI czar. Clayton, who leads the US’s 18 intelligence agencies , previously served as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and led the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force
The announcement comes after Trump hosted top executives of AI companies at the White House last week and said they had signed a voluntary accord that would effectively self-police the development of the technology.
Technology
Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead a new federal AI task force
President Donald Trump has tapped his director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, to lead a new government task force on artificial intelligence
Technology
Trump reiterates pledge to send $5,000 checks, and hands out smaller payments, as midterm elections loom
Trump is promoting two federal payment programs already underway while reiterating a $5,000 dividend promise contingent on Republicans retaining Congress.
Technology
Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration's AI policy.
Global
Trump wants control of South America. If Bolsonaro Jr wins in Brazil, that could become a reality | Steve Bloomfield
The US president has taken credit for far-right victories across Latin America, but those wins have had more to do with fears of gang crime than his meddling Donald Trump has enjoyed very few foreign policy victories since returning to power. From failed wars to failed peace processes, his second term in office has been marked by one costly blunder on the world stage after another. In Latin America, though, the US president has a different story to tell. His administration’s national security strategy outlined how the US wanted to “restore American preeminence in the Western Hemisphere”. It was a brazen document, laying out how his government would interfere in the political life of countries it considered part of its sphere of influence, rewarding governments and movements that are “broadly aligned with our principles and strategy”. Continue reading...
Culture
Turnstile Make Explosive ‘SNL’ Debut With ‘Birds’ and ‘Never Enough’ Medley
The Grammy-winning Baltimore band moved an Oklahoma City tour date to make their first appearance on the show.
Technology
Turnstile and Taylor Swift Shared the SNL Stage
The Baltimore hardcore band were the musical guest, while Swift made a surprise appearance as Dakota Johnson’s “literal therapist”
Technology
UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities
Regional officials say authorities in the United Arab Emirates shared with Israel a list of passengers and crew ahead of last week's FlyDubai flight on which a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft and crash it
Markets
UK car industry faces ‘difficult trade-off’ between Chinese and EU markets
Britain under pressure to put tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicle imports ahead of protectionist trade measures Britain’s car industry is grappling with a “difficult trade-off” between China and Europe, as manufacturers struggle to balance the benefits of both markets ahead of looming trade measures that could restrict UK exports to the EU. The UK is an outlier in choosing not to put import taxes on Chinese vehicles, even as the US has shut them out almost entirely , and the EU imposes duties of up to 45% . Continue reading...
Technology
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack, brings them back to the US
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack, brings them back to the US
Technology
US Coast Guard finds debris of missing air ambulance off coast of Massachusetts
The plane was undertaking a medical evacuation from Bermuda with six people onboard when it lost contact The US Coast Guard said late on Saturday it had found debris from a medical transport aircraft off the shore of Massachusetts’s Nantucket Island and was searching for the six people who were onboard. The jet lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during a flight from Bermuda to Boston on Saturday morning. In a statement to the Guardian, an FAA spokesperson said that the agency issued a search-and-rescue alert notice for a Gulfstream G-100 at about 1.20am local time Saturday. Continue reading...
Global
US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder after 'brutal and heinous' death in Japan
The U.S. ambassador said his office was "providing full cooperation with the investigation."
Global
US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Japan's Okinawa
Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.
Technology
Ukraine’s surprise robot offensive exposes a vulnerability in Putin’s war machine
Experts say the offensive is not a decisive breakthrough, but demonstrates how Ukraine’s expanding use of robotic systems is reshaping frontline warfare.
Culture
Undercover Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Undercover Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Valentino Spring 2027: Book Smart
Alessandro Michele scored points against AI slop with his ode to the human touch.
Technology
WATCH: 3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for studying mysteries of the brain
Karl Deisseroth, 54, Peter Hegemann, 71, and Georg Nagel, 73, have carried out research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Technology
Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast
The Malate Church in Manila celebrates the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a special blessing for animals
Culture
Wakaliga Uganda review – a blistering superhero movie with hardboiled cops and a nefarious ‘girl with a voluminous bum’
Chisenhale Gallery, London A young man possessed by the spirit of a mythical Buganda warrior leads the film-making collective’s explosive new diatribe against the theft of cultural artefacts – with the help of a ‘video joker’ Wakaliga Uganda makes action movies with a cast from the Kampala streets, props built out of scrap, desktop special effects and a bucketload of wit. The studio’s breakout hit, Who Killed Captain Alex? , followed a martial arts master on a mission for revenge against the mafiosi who killed his brother, a Ugandan military officer sent to clean up the capital’s slums. Featuring helicopter gunships, shootouts and kung fu showdowns, and reportedly made for a few hundred dollars, this blockbuster bears little relation to the films you might expect to find in an art gallery (setting aside the shoestring budgets). Which is to say, it is very good fun to watch. Founded by Ha
Global
Wales' Elfyn Evans wins his first World Rally Championship
Five-time runner-up Elfyn Evans is world champion for the first time after rival Oliver Solberg crashes in the final moments of Rally Italia Sardegna.
Global
Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges
BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.
Global
What to expect from school protests rattling France's government
High school students in France are expected to continue their protests this week, challenging President Emmanuel Macron's government
Global
What to know about Brazil's election as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off
Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
Technology
Where to Watch the Chiefs vs. Raiders Game Online
The NFL Week 4 matchup is set for Sunday, Oct. 4 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Technology
White House defends new press aide who posed with rifle in ‘Fuck Joe Biden’ shirt
Beni Rae Harmony, 24, has been ‘a trusted voice for the MAGA movement as a White House correspondent’, White House says The White House has defended a newly hired press aide who posed for a holiday photograph in 2021 wearing a “Fuck Joe Biden” T-shirt and holding a rifle. Beni Rae Harmony, the new assistant White House press secretary, revealed on Friday that she was going to work for Donald Trump just days after covering him as a correspondent for Real America’s Voice, a partisan rightwing outlet originally created as a video podcast platform for the president’s former adviser Steve Bannon. Continue reading...
Technology
Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music
E.l.f. Beauty released an album titled "Mirror Mix" as the brand plans to increase its marketing spend for the rest of the year.
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Would slashing migration tank the economy or reset Australia’s living standards? Canada may offer clues
Annual population growth for the North American nation has slowed to just 0.5% – and the economy is ‘adjusting’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Would slashing net overseas migration “trash the economy” or deliver the necessary population “reset” to restore Australia’s stagnant living standards? Labor and an ascendant One Nation have presented starkly different visions of what a migration program in the national interest looks like. Continue reading...
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Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis
The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
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Yemen's government declares a major operation against the Houthis, and other Mideast news
Yemen's internationally recognized government says it has launched a major military operation against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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Zach Bryan Breaks Attendance Record at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium While Wearing ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt for Second Night in a Row
Zach Bryan broke the attendance record at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium on Saturday night, performing for 73,538 fans — the largest crowd for any event in the venue’s history — while wearing a “Free Palestine” shirt for the second night in a row. The move was a statement on several levels, but was pointedly directed […]
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Zach Bryan Breaks Gillette Stadium Attendance Record While Wearing ‘Free Palestine’ Shirt Again
The country star set the record at the Foxborough, Mass., venue on Oct. 4, after performing there the night before.
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Zach Bryan Breaks Gillette Stadium’s Attendance Record While Wearing “Free Palestine” Shirt
The singer's performance came weeks after Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft's controversy with Macklemore, who was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over his pro-Palestine speeches.
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Zoe Kazan on Honoring Steinbeck’s ‘East of Eden’ for Netflix Series While Rethinking Its Characters
The series creator explains her decision to build the adaptation around a love story, between brothers, rereading Cathy Ames and how she updated Steinbeck's novel for television.
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‘A Statement’ Review: A Top Ensemble Including Paul Rudd, Amy Ryan and John Turturro Breathes Surprising Vitality Into Dry Docu-Drama
Paul Giamatti, Evan Peters and Tatiana Maslany also star in Tom McCarthy’s account of a 1980 conference at which a group of experts is tasked with getting ahead of the climate crisis.
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‘A Statement’ Review: Just What We Need Right Now — Another Movie About Climate Change! But Tom McCarthy’s Historically Based Talkfest Reveals How Much We Knew in 1980
On paper, "A Statement" sounds like an interesting movie, but it’s at once talky and flat, grabby and meandering, impassioned and neutral. It wants to be a "firebrand" docudrama, yet I can’t imagine who the audience is going to be for it. My heartless prediction: next to no one.
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Returns to No. 1 on All-Time Global Box Office Chart, Surpassing ‘Avatar’
Marvel Studios' 2019 release headed back to theaters last weekend ahead of this year's 'Doomsday.'
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‘Ba’s Book’ Director Uncovers Father’s Secrets Over Vietnam War, Revolutionary Iran Upbringing
Ashley Duong has created an inventive hybrid film inspired by a memoir that fluidly moves between re-enactments and verite documentary styles.
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‘East of Eden’ Boss Zoe Kazan on That Devastating Ending, Why Florence Pugh’s Cathy Is Both a ‘Murderer’ and ‘Survivor’ and Making Lee a Central Character
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains major spoilers from “East of Eden,” now streaming on Netflix. Zoe Kazan has spent much of her life thinking about family legacy on and off screen. More than 62 years after her grandfather Elia Kazan famously directed James Dean in an adaptation of the fourth and final part of John […]
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‘Edward Said: Between Worlds’ Review: A Crucial Palestinian Scholar, Revived for a New Generation
The latest doc from the Danish filmmaker and producer Maiken Baird (‘Icarus’) examines Said’s role in reframing the Palestinian struggle.
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‘I can’t listen to Pink Floyd - I find their music dreary’: Elvis Costello’s honest playlist
The singer-songwriter owes a lot to Georgie Fame and likes the romantic side of Jimi Hendrix – but which ringtone song can put him in a bad mood? The first song I fell in love with The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix, which came out in 1967 when I was 12. Hendrix was known for outgoing music, but I was a romantic soul, so the emotional side of his music led to that strain in my own writing. The song I do at karaoke Karaoke? Certainly not. I do this for a living. Would you have made my great-grandfather dig ditches for fun? I prefer to live vicariously through Bill Murray singing (What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding in Lost in Translation. Continue reading...
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‘In The Heart of the South’ Director Wants to Change the Narrative For Indigenous Filmmakers: “You’ve Been Telling Our Stories Forever”
Nyla Innuksuk's supernatural thriller, where themes of trauma and tragedy come painfully alive, is screening at the Vancouver Film Festival this week.
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‘It’s OK to love somebody when they’re not perfect’: how John Cena conquered Hollywood – and why he refuses to abandon Vince McMahon
By embracing the role of amiable lunk, the wrestler turned actor has become an unlikely, and very modern, leading man. But does his relationship with the WWE, and its controversial former owner, risk tarnishing his brand? I must admit, I was apprehensive about meeting John Cena. The WWE wrestler turned actor has built an enviable Hollywood career playing idiots – capable idiots with real heart, but dimwits nevertheless. Still, Cena is obviously nobody’s fool; fools don’t rise from humble beginnings to become their generation’s answer to Hulk Hogan or The Rock. Would the Cena who appears on my computer screen be the real one? Or something closer to the comic-book characters he embodies so well: guileless, silly and fond of a deliberate misunderstanding? It is immediately clear that this is no manchild. Perfectly punctual, he greets me with a lavish formality befitting a man who made his f
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‘Let our voices be heard’: the splendor of Native American and Indigenous poster art – in pictures
The exhibition Designed to Be Red: Native American & Indigenous Poster Works , at New York’s Poster House, places the history of Native graphic art at the forefront. Curated by Brian Johnson of Monacan Indian Nation, the posters showcase the full spectrum of Indigenous creativity, situating Native Americans not only as the subjects of graphic art but also as its makers. The work on view spans two centuries, represents more than 60 tribes and nations and is on view through February 2027 Continue reading...
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‘SNL’: Watch Turnstile Perform ‘Birds,’ Medley from Album ‘Never Enough’
Hardcore Baltimore band debuts on SNL with three songs from their Grammy-winning album
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‘Spotlight’ Director Says The Catholic Church Hasn’t Done ‘Enough’ To Protect Children From Sexual Assault 10 Years After Film’s Best Picture Win: ‘Not Until Every Child Is Safe’
Tom McCarthy’s biographical drama “Spotlight” won Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 2016. The film, featuring a stacked ensemble led by Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Mark Ruffalo, was widely praised for chronicling the investigative reporting by the Boston Globe that exposed the Catholic Church’s systemic cover-up of sexual abuse of children by priests. […]
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‘We are in a kind of war’: row over viral Amsterdam chip shop lands in court
Neighbours say crowds drawn by TikTok to Fabel Friet are clogging the picturesque canal street and attracting litter, gulls and rats People living in one of Amsterdam’s most exclusive neighbourhoods have taken the city to court for licensing a chip shop that has gone viral on TikTok . On busy days, the queue for Fabel Friet on Runstraat stretches across a bridge on the Keizersgracht – one of Amsterdam’s most famous canals – a court was told last week. The narrow street itself is crowded by tourists waiting for their orders seven days a week. And loitering with intent – on parked cars, on the street itself, and on steps and porches – gulls wait to swoop. Continue reading...
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“Chloé Forever!” Chemena Kamali was the Toast of the Town During a Post-Show Dinner at Lapérouse
Chloé and creative director Chemena Kamali bookended the first day of October with a morning display of optimistic spring fashion and an evening of after-dark revelry with Claire Danes, Cynthia Erivo, Apple Martin, Natasha Lyonne, Maude Apatow, and more.