Trump says he will put 100 percent tariff on semiconductors
Politico · 10h ago · The president made the announcement at a White House event with Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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Trump vows 100% tariff on chips, unless companies are building in the U.S.
· CNBC · 10h ago · President Donald Trump said he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, but not for companies that are "building in the United States."
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Bloomberg · 10h ago ·
Trump Says He Will Impose 100% Tariff on Semiconductors
CBS News · 11h ago ·
Trump threatens roughly 100% tariff on foreign-made semiconductors
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President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a hefty new tariff — "approximately 100%" — on imported microchips, unless companies make them in the United States.
MLB's first female umpire to debut. Here's other women who broke officiating barriers
NPR · 5h ago · Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. Here's a look at other female officials who were the first on the floor, court or the field in prominent men's leagues.
MLB calling up first female umpire for Marlins-Braves games this weekend
· CBS News · 14h ago · Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
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Los Angeles Times · 15h ago ·
Jen Pawol to become first female to umpire regular-season MLB games
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The 48-year-old from New Jersey will be umpiring on the bases during Saturday's doubleheader between the Marlins and Braves and behind the plate Sunday.
ABC News · 16h ago ·
MLB is calling up its first female umpire
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Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a game in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves
Politics
Trump news at a glance: president hails progress on Ukraine war and threatens India with steep tariffs
The Guardian · 8h ago · Trump may meet Putin as early as next week to discuss the war in Ukraine, White House officials have said – key US politics stories from 6 August 2025US president Donald Trump may meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin as early as next week to di
Trump could meet with Putin as early as next week to discuss ceasefire deal
· NBC News · 12h ago · NBC News’ Monica Alba and Matt Bodner join Meet the Press NOW to report on a possible upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin, which could happen as early as next week if Putin agrees to also meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, according to a White House official.
If Texas Redraws Its House Map, California Governor Says It Will, Too
NPR · 13h ago · If Texas Republicans go through with their plan to redraw the state's congressional districts to give Republicans five more U.S. House seats, California Gov.
Chabria: Newsom vows Texas will be 'neutered' by California. Will voters let him do it?
· Los Angeles Times · 23h ago · Gov. Gavin Newsom says California would seek to redraw its congressional districts to help Democrats if Texas goes through with a similar plan to boost Republicans.
Texas Democrats evacuated from Illinois hotel over potential bomb threat
Washington Post · 16h ago · “We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred,” said caucus leaders after police searched the hotel where some of the lawmakers who had fled Texas were staying.
Texas Democrats Evacuated Illinois Hotel After Bomb Threat
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Politico · 17h ago ·
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois faced bomb threat, police say
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Four hundred people were evacuated from the hotel where they were staying, but they were allowed to eventually return.
Trump ally Marsha Blackburn launches bid for governor of Tennessee
The Guardian · 17h ago · The Republican senator and vocal abortion foe supported Trump’s baseless claims of fraud during the 2020 electionThe Republican senator Marsha Blackburn announced on Wednesday she will run for governor of Tennessee.A staunch ally of Donald Trump wh
Trump ally Sen. Marsha Blackburn launches bid for Tennessee governor
· Washington Post · 17h ago · Blackburn will not have to give up her seat during her campaign. She is the third senator this year to announce a gubernatorial bid.
Texas Democrats evacuate Chicago hotel after bomb threat
CBS News · 17h ago · More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
Texas state lawmakers in Illinois evacuated from their hotel after threat
· NBC News · 17h ago · Democratic state legislators from Texas were evacuated from their suburban Chicago hotel Wednesday morning following a threat at the property, and a news conference set to feature Democratic Sen.
White House envoy Witkoff meets with Putin as deadline looms for Russia to end war
NPR · 17h ago · White House envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a last-ditch effort to convince him to make peace in Ukraine or face punishing new economic penalties by Friday.
US Envoy Meets With Putin Ahead of Trump's Sanctions Deadline
· NBC News · 21h ago · Donald Trump's foreign envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin for last-minute talks ahead of Trump’s Friday deadline to impose punishing new sanctions on Russia if the country does not agree to an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
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Washington Post · 23h ago ·
Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in last-ditch trip before sanctions deadline
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President Donald Trump has threatened to impose sanctions on Russia and its trading partners if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire deal in Ukraine before Friday.
Financial Times · 23h ago ·
Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow ahead of US ultimatum
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US president has set Friday deadline for Russia to agree peace or face new sanctions
Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces she's running for governor in Tennessee
NBC News · 19h ago · Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is running for governor, she announced Wednesday, promising to help her state be "America’s conservative leader" for generations to come.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces bid for Tennessee governor
· CBS News · 19h ago · Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced a bid for Tennessee governor on Wednesday, pledging to make the state "America's conservative leader for this generation and the next."
Trump's envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Ukraine ceasefire deadline looms
BBC · Aug 6, 2025 · Despite President Trump's threat of sweeping sanctions, expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted.
Live updates: Trump again claims jobs report revisions are a ‘scam’; Texas Democrats flee state to block map
· Washington Post · Aug 4, 2025 · Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term and the Republican-led Congress.
Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
CBS News · 3h ago · The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
Trump administration to scale back annual human rights reports
NBC News · 5h ago · The Trump administration is scaling back the State Department’s annual Human Rights Report and placing a new focus on restrictions on freedom of expression by U.S. allies as well as adversaries.
Nation
Former Heat security guard charged in $2M heist
ESPN · Aug 5, 2025 · A former Miami Heat security officer accused of selling stolen jerseys and other memorabilia worth millions of dollars made his initial appearance in federal court Tuesday.
Ex-Miami Heat employee accused of stealing jerseys worth millions — including LeBron James'
· Los Angeles Times · 12h ago · A former Miami Heat security officer has been accused in federal court of stealing and selling valuable team memorabilia, including a LeBron James jersey from the 2013 NBA Finals.
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CBS News · Aug 5, 2025 ·
Ex-Miami Heat employee charged for selling millions of dollars' worth of stolen memorabilia from team facility
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The man, identified as Marcos Thomas Perez, worked as a security officer for the Heat and the NBA
Suspect in shooting of Israel embassy couple faces hate crime and murder charges
BBC · 9h ago · The US Department of Justice could also seek the death penalty in the case.
Man Accused of Killing Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Indicted on Hate-Crime Charges
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Man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crimes charges
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The man accused of shooting two Israeli Embassy staff members outside a Jewish museum in Washington has been indicted on federal hate crimes charges
CBS News · Aug 5, 2025 ·
DOJ planning hate crime charges against man accused of shooting Israeli Embassy staffers
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The Justice Department is expected to seek hate crime charges against a man who allegedly killed two Israeli Embassy staffers — and could pursue the death penalty, a source said.
Who is Quornelius Radford? What we know about the Fort Stewart shooting suspect
NBC News · 10h ago · The Army soldier accused of shooting five other service members at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday is a 28-year-old who had been assigned to the Georgia base for around three years, officials said
Fort Stewart shooting involved a soldier, a personal handgun, and coworkers, US Army says
· Business Insider · 12h ago · The Fort Stewart shooting suspect was identified as 28-year-old Sgt. Quornelius Radford. Five people were wounded in the incident.
Five troops injured after soldier opens fire at Georgia military base
BBC · 11h ago · The US Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops before being tackled by soldiers, officials say.
5 soldiers shot at Army's Fort Stewart in Georgia, base reports
· ABC News · 16h ago · The Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia says five soldiers were shot and the base was locked down before a shooter was arrested
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CNBC · 16h ago ·
5 soldiers shot at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia, Army says
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Five soldiers were shot after an active shooter opened fire at Fort Stewart military base in east Georgia, the Army said.
International Business Times · 14h ago ·
Fort Stewart Shooter, Location and Casualties: What We Know So Far
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Five soldiers injured after a mass shooting at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia; suspect in custody and investigation underway.
NBC News · 16h ago ·
Suspected shooter at Fort Stewart Army base apprehended
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At least five soldiers were injured in a shooting incident at Fort Stewart in Georgia. The shooter was apprehended, and there is no longer an active threat to the community, Fort Stewart said.
Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a 'medical miracle.' Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement
ABC News · 12h ago · President Donald Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a "miracle" for combating COVID-19
RFK Jr. just slashed investments in mRNA vaccines — and the consequences could be dire
· MSNBC · 19h ago · Remember when Donald Trump celebrated mRNA-based vaccines as a “modern-day miracle”? That was before RFK Jr. got to work - and started slashing research funds.
Trump Says JD Vance Is ‘Most Likely’ Heir to His Political Movement
Bloomberg · Aug 5, 2025
Trump wields influence over GOP and keeps potential successors vying for his favor
· ABC News · 12h ago · President Donald Trump has hinted that Vice President JD Vance might be the favorite to succeed him as the leader of the MAGA movement
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CBS News · Aug 5, 2025 ·
Trump says Vance is "most likely" his heir apparent
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President Trump said Tuesday he sees Vice President JD Vance as an early favorite to serve as his successor — and suggested Marco Rubio could "get together with JD."
Medical transport plane crash kills all 4 on board in Navajo Nation in Arizona
CBS News · Aug 6, 2025 · A small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire Tuesday on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing all four people on board, the tribe said.
4 people die in crash of medical transport plane on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona
· ABC News · Aug 5, 2025 · A small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing four people
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Four killed in medical transport plane crash in Arizona
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Four people were killed when the medical transport plane they were in crashed at an airport in the Navajo Nation in Arizona, police said
UCLA says Trump administration has suspended $584 million in grants, threatening research
ABC News · 12h ago · The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants for the University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA Talking to Trump to Restore $584 Million in Federal Grants
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Rolling Stone & Variety to Release Truth Seekers Special Issue Coinciding with Annual Summit
Rolling Stone · 13h ago · ‘Deaf President Now!’ Co-Director Nyle DiMarco Also Added to LineupCNN’s Abby Phillip to Present Truth Seeker Award
Variety & Rolling Stone to Release Truth Seekers Special Issue Coinciding With Annual Summit
· Variety · 15h ago · Variety and Rolling Stone are proud to announce the joint release of their fourth annual Truth Seekers special issue celebrating journalism and documentary filmmaking.
New York designer found dead on boat at Montauk Yacht Club
NBC News · 17h ago · The woman found dead on a docked boat at a ritzy Hamptons yacht club has been identified as 33-year-old local designer Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra.
Police Identify Woman Found Dead on Docked Boat in the Hamptons
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American climate journalist missing in Norwegian national park
Washington Post · Aug 5, 2025 · Award-winning climate journalist Alec Luhn didn’t return as planned from a four-day solo hike in a Norwegian national park known for its glaciers. A search is underway.
American hiker who went missing on Norwegian glacier rescued
· NBC News · 18h ago · An American hiker who hadn't been heard from for six days during a solo backpacking trip on a glacier in Norway has been found, the local Red Cross said on Wednesday
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BBC · Aug 5, 2025 ·
Rescuers in Norway search for missing US climate journalist Alec Luhn
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Bad weather in Folgefonna National Park is hampering the search for Luhn, who was last seen on 31 July.
CBS News · Aug 5, 2025 ·
American climate journalist Alec Luhn missing on Norwegian glacier
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A search is underway for award-winning climate journalist Alec Luhn, a Wisconsin native, who is missing on a Norwegian glacier.
Trump's envoy meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline
NBC News · 23h ago · Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S.
Putin, Trump envoy Witkoff meet ahead of Trump Ukraine war accord deadline
· CBS News · 23h ago · The Russian president and Trump emissary held talks in Moscow days before the White House deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
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Putin hosts Trump envoy Witkoff for crucial talks on Ukraine peace deal
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff for talks, days before the White House’s deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or potentially face severe economic penalties that cou...
NPR · Aug 6, 2025 ·
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff visits Russia for talks over Ukraine war
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President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow. This, ahead of Trump's Friday deadline for the Kremlin to pause the fighting in Ukraine, or face severe economic penalties.
Business
United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of computer problems
NPR · 8h ago · Hundreds of United Airlines flights were disrupted on Wednesday evening as the carrier grappled with a major computer system outage. The airline requested ground stops at its major hubs in the U.S.
Trump doubling tariffs on imports from India to 50%
NBC News · 12h ago · Trump says he is doubling tariffs on imports from India to 50% because India is buying oil from Russia. India is calling the escalation "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable." tariffs of at least 10% are set to become reality on imports coming in from at least 70 countries.
Trump hits India with extra 25% tariff for Russia oil purchases
· Financial Times · 17h ago · New Delhi says US president’s decision is ‘unfair, unjustified and unreasonable’
Musk said a group tried to attack a woman before DOGE's Edward Coristine intervened. Here's what the police report says.
Business Insider · 12h ago · Police say Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who once went by "Big Balls" online, was beaten during an attempted carjacking in Washington, DC.
Why is Edward Coristine Called 'Big Balls'? Ex-DOGE Member Attacked by Teen Mob—Trump Responds
· International Business Times · 20h ago · Former DOGE operative Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine was beaten during an attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C., a hero's act that prompted Elon Musk and Donald Trump to demand federal intervention.
Apple to commit another $100 billion for U.S. manufacturing, White House says
Los Angeles Times · 14h ago · President Trump has criticized Apple for manufacturing iPhones outside of the United States.
US Treasury Yields Rise After Soft Demand for 10-Year Note Auction
Bloomberg · 15h ago
Treasury Yields Extend Rise After Lackluster 10-Year Note Auction
· Wall Street Journal · 15h ago
Trump Imposes 25% Additional Tariff on India
Bloomberg · 18h ago
Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Imports
· Wall Street Journal · 18h ago
Disney Beats Profit Estimates on Streaming, Parks
Bloomberg · 20h ago
Disney Forecasts Stronger Streaming, Parks Growth as Cord-Cutting Continues
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
McDonald’s sales return to growth as it coaxes back diners
Financial Times · 21h ago · Fast-food chain revives Snack Wrap and capitalises on chicken trend
'Demonic' Cynthia Erivo Jesus Christ Superstar Role Gets Backlash From Conservative Christians: 'This Is Not My Christ!'
International Business Times · 3h ago · Cynthia Erivo's casting as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar sparks conservative backlash, while supporters defend it as bold, inclusive theatre.
Adnoc Distribution CFO: Fuel Growth Driving Bottom Line
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Technology
The Crossword: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
New Yorker · Aug 5, 2025 · Worship associated with some heavy-metal bands: eight letters.
Bake-Off (Tuesday Crossword, August 5)
· Wall Street Journal · Aug 4, 2025
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Forbes · Aug 4, 2025 ·
NYT ‘Connections’ Hints For Tuesday, August 5: Today’s Clues And Answers
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Looking for some help with today's NYT Connections? Some hints and the answers for today's game are right here to help keep your streak alive.
Trump, Apple to Announce Fresh $100 Billion US Investment
Bloomberg · 20h ago
Apple announces $100 billion US manufacturing plan after pressure from Donald Trump
· The Verge · 12h ago · Apple is putting another $100 billion toward expanding manufacturing in the US as the company responds to pressure from President Donald Trump to manufacture more of its products in the US.
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BBC · 17h ago ·
Apple to invest $100bn after pressure from Trump
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The US president has called on Apple to do more of its manufacturing in the US.
Wall Street Journal · 17h ago ·
Apple to Announce Another $100 Billion Investment in American Manufacturing
Trump to announce Apple’s plan to invest $100bn in US manufacturing
The Guardian · 15h ago · Tech giant’s plan to up domestic investment over next four years comes as it seeks to avoid Trump’s threatened tariffsDonald Trump on Wednesday is expected to celebrate a commitment by Apple to increase its investments in US manufacturing by an a
Trump, Apple to announce new $100 billion commitment to manufacturing in U.S.
· CBS News · 18h ago · The new investment would increase Apple's commitment to U.S. manufacturing to $600 billion over the next four years, according to a White House official.
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CNBC · 17h ago ·
Tim Cook to join Trump at White House for Apple investment announcement
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The Cook-Trump meeting will mark the rise of Apple's total investment in the U.S. to $600 billion over the next four years, a White House official said.
OpenAI Announces Massive US Government Partnership
Wired · 16h ago · The ChatGPT maker is providing its frontier AI models to federal agencies for $1 for the next year.
OpenAI is giving ChatGPT to the government for $1
· CNBC · 17h ago · OpenAI said agencies will get access to its frontier models through ChatGPT Enterprise, and it will also offer access to features like Advanced Voice Mode.
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Bloomberg · 19h ago ·
OpenAI Offers ChatGPT for $1 a Year to US Government Workers
Disney will stop reporting its streaming subscriber numbers
The Verge · 20h ago · Disney announced that it will no longer report on subscriber numbers for its streaming services in its quarterly financial reports, following in the footsteps of Netflix.
Disney To Stop Providing Quarterly Streaming Subscriber Data, Following Netflix
· Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · Disney said it plans to stop reporting subscribers numbers with its quarterly reports, calling the numbers less meaningful to evaluating its business following Netflix move to do the the same.
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Variety · 22h ago ·
Disney Will Stop Reporting Subscriber Numbers for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+
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Disney, following in the footsteps of Netflix and others, soon will no longer report the number of subscribers for its Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ streaming services.
CNBC · Aug 5, 2025 ·
Disney reports earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
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Disney will report its quarterly earnings before the bell on Wednesday. Here's what investors will be paying attention to.
What Is Zero Click And Why Is It Turning Marketing On Its Head?
Forbes · 2h ago · The rise of AI-powered zero-click search is disrupting digital marketing, leaving fewer opportunities for brands to capture clicks, leads and conversions.
Siemens Revenue Climbs on Robust Demand for Rail Products
Bloomberg · 3h ago
Claressa Shields Rival Issues Clear Callout, ‘What Are We Doing?’
Forbes · 3h ago · Franchón Crews-Dezurn says she’s being dismissed by Claressa Shields and wants her long-awaited title shot at heavyweight.
Deutsche Telekom Raises 2025 Outlook on Strong US, Europe Sales
Bloomberg · 4h ago
Global Investors Back Australian Startups in $425 Million Fund
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Entertainment
Kelly Clarkson Says Ex-Husband Is Ill, Postpones Las Vegas Shows
Rolling Stone · 6h ago · The singer said she was pausing her shows to be "fully present" for her family at this time
Kelly Clarkson Taking Break From Las Vegas Residency Amid Family Emergency
· Deadline Hollywood · 6h ago · Kelly Clarkson is pressing pause her Studio Sessions residency in Las Vegas to be with family. The 3x Grammy winner announced Wednesday that she’s postponing the remainder of her August dates playing the Colosseum at Caesars Palace amid her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s illness.
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NBC News · 6h ago ·
Kelly Clarkson Says Her Ex-Husband Has Been Ill As She Postpones Las Vegas Concerts
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Kelly Clarkson shared that she is postponing the remainder of her "Studio Session" concerts in Las Vegas for August as her family faces a difficult chapter
Jane Pitt, mom to Brad Pitt, dies at 84. Granddaughter calls her 'love in its purest form'
Los Angeles Times · 9h ago · Sydney Pitt, daughter of Doug Pitt, posted a tribute to the matriarch of the family on her social media accounts.
Brad Pitt's Mother Jane Etta Pitt Dies Aged 84 as Family Shares Heartfelt Tributes
· International Business Times · 16h ago · Brad Pitt's mother, Jane Etta Pitt, has died at the age of 84. Her granddaughter Sydney shared an emotional tribute, calling her a constant source of love, creativity and guidance.
Keke Palmer On Filming Spicy Scenes With Pete Davidson For ‘The Pickup’: “He’s So Sweet, So It Was Comfortable”
Deadline Hollywood · 9h ago · Keke Palmer stars opposite Pete Davidson and Eddie Murphy in the heist action comedy The Pickup. The trailer for the Prime Video movie teases some spicy scenes between Palmer and Davidson, and Palmer recently revealed what it was like filming with the Saturday Night Live alum.
Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson's heist comedy is implausible, predictable and good company
· Los Angeles Times · 23h ago · 'SNL' vets Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up for the implausible Prime Video heist comedy 'The Pickup.'
Father of Oasis fan who fell to death at Wembley concert 'devastated' after loss
Los Angeles Times · 10h ago · The father of Oasis fan Lee Claydon, who fell to their death at the band's concert Saturday at Wembley Stadium, has spoken out about the loss.
Family pay tribute to Oasis fan who died at Wembley
· BBC · Aug 5, 2025 · Lee Claydon, a 45-year-old from Bournemouth, died after falling from a height at Saturday's concert.
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International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025 ·
Wembley Stadium Death at Oasis Concert: Was It An Accident Or Foul Play?
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A fan tragically died after falling from Wembley's upper tiers during an Oasis concert; investigation is ongoing to determine cause.
Brian Robbins Calls Paramount-Skydance Merger ‘Bittersweet’ in Memo to Staff Amid His Exit as Co-CEO
Variety · 11h ago · Brian Robbins is Co-CEO ofParamountGlobal, and President and CEO ofParamountPictures and Nickelodeon, is reflecting on his time at the company amid his exit following the Skydance merger.
Paramount Co-CEO Brian Robbins’ Exit Memo Praises Staff During “Major Industry Evolution”, Talks Why Theatrical Matters & “Bittersweet” Transition
· Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Brian Robbins has made official his departure from the Melrose Lot as co-CEO of Paramount Global and President and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.
Liza Burnett Fefferman Exits as Executive VP and Head of Communications for Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios
Variety · 13h ago · Paramount and Viacom veteran Liza Burnett Fefferman has exited her post as executive VP and head of communications for Paramount Media Networks and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios.
Liza Burnett Fefferman Leaving As Head Of Communications for Showtime/MTVE Studios On Eve Of Skydance Merger Closing
· Deadline Hollywood · 13h ago · As Skydance and Paramount Global prepare for their merger to be completed Thursday, more senior Paramount executives are leaving. Liza Burnett Fefferman is stepping down as EVP and Head of Communications for Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
OpenAI Really Wants the U.S. Government to Use ChatGPT
Gizmodo · 12h ago · The AI company is offering access to ChatGPT Enterprise to federal agencies for just $1.
US executive branch agencies will use ChatGPT Enterprise for just $1 per agency
· Ars Technica · 13h ago · Questions linger about ideological bias in models as well as data security.
The 'Hamilton' musical movie is coming to theaters this September
Los Angeles Times · 12h ago · Ten years after its Broadway debut, Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical 'Hamilton' will appear in movie theaters across the country on Sept. 5.
‘Hamilton’: Disney Sets Post Labor Day Theatrical Release For Filmed Version Of Broadway Stage Musical; Watch New Trailer
· Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago · Hamilton architect and star Lin-Manuel Miranda spilled the beans last night on The Tonight Show that the filmed version of his Tony-winning period Broadway show will hit theaters on Sept.
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NPR · Aug 6, 2025 ·
Lin-Manuel Miranda on the 10th anniversary of the musical 'Hamilton' on Broadway
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For the 10th anniversary of the debut of "Hamilton: An American Musical" on Broadway, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Lin-Manuel Miranda about the origin and legacy of the show.
Rolling Stone · Aug 6, 2025 ·
Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon Perform ‘Hamilton’ Medley With Classroom Instruments
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Miranda also announced that the hit Broadway musical will be presented in movie theaters for its 10th anniversary
Variety · Aug 5, 2025 ·
‘Hamilton’ Movie Sets September Theatrical Release
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On Tuesday’s episode of “The Tonight Show,” Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed that the movie version of his Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” will come to theaters on Sept.
Donnie Wahlberg, Sonequa Martin-Green to Attend World Premiere of ‘Boston Blue’ at Mipcom
Variety · 12h ago · Paramount Global Content Distribution will stage the world premiere of “Boston Blue,” the universe expansion from the long-running top drama “Blue Bloods,” on the eve of this year’s Mipcom Cannes, the world’s largest market for television and streaming content (Oct.
Donnie Wahlberg & Sonequa Martin-Green to Unveil ‘Boston Blue’ At MIPCOM Cannes World Premiere
· Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago · A slice of Boston is coming to Cannes. Boston Blue will have its world premiere at MIPCOM Cannes in October and Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green will be in town for the screening in the famed Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals.
Mike Colter Reunites With Robert & Michelle King On Legal Drama ‘Cupertino’ In Works At CBS
Deadline Hollywood · 13h ago · Like other prolific showrunners, Robert and Michelle King are starting to build a King-verse, bringing actors from one series to another as new characters.
‘Evil’ Alum Mike Colter Reunites With Robert and Michelle King for CBS Legal Drama ‘Cupertino’
· Variety · 13h ago · Mike Colter is getting back into business with Robert and Michelle King. Variety has learned that Colter has signed on for a leading role in “Cupertino,” the show the Kings are currently prepping at CBS.
‘The Boys’ Prequel ‘Vought Rising’ Adds Four Series Regulars To Cast
Deadline Hollywood · 14h ago · Jorden Myrie (Sherwood), NicolòPasetti (Bel Canto), Ricky Staffieri (The Bear) and Brian J. Smith (Sense8) are set as series regulars opposite Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash in The Boys‘ upcoming prequel Vought Rising.
‘The Boys’ Prequel ‘Vought Rising’ Adds Jorden Myrie, Nicolò Pasetti, Ricky Staffieri and Brian J. Smith to Cast as Production Begins
· Variety · 14h ago · Amazon’s upcoming prequel series to “The Boys,” “Vought Rising,” is set to begin production this month. Joining the cast before the cameras start to roll are actors Jorden Myrie (“Sherwood,” “The Strays,” “Bridgerton”), Nicolò
‘The Buccaneers’ Star Kristine Frøseth On Nan’s Relationship Status At The End Of Season 2’s Finale: “I Think She Makes The Right Choice”
Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago · SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the finale of Season 2 of The Buccaneers. The Buccaneers star Kristine Frøseth is proud of Nan for choosing herself in the Season 2 finale following some twists and turns at the masquerade ball.
‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2 Ending: Where All the Characters End Up
· NBC News · 16h ago · What happens in the Buccaneers Season 2 finale? The stars break down the ending of the Buccaneers Season 2, including the appearance of Kit and who Nan ends up with.
UTA Expands Communications Team With The Addition Of Gabe Tesoriero & Kate Cafaro
Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago · United Talent Agency is expanding the company’s communications department with the addition of Gabe Tesoriero and Kate Cafaro. Based in New York and Los Angeles, respectively, Tesoriero and Cafaro will both serve as Vice President of Corporate Comm
UTA Expands Communications Team With Addition of Gabe Tesoriero and Kate Cafaro
· Variety · 16h ago · UTA has expanded its communications department with the addition of Gabe Tesoriero and Kate Cafaro. Based in New York and Los Angeles, respectively, Tesoriero and Cafaro will both serve as Vice President of Corporate Communications, with Tesoriero le
Joe Keery and Liam Neeson Team Up for a Gross-Out Sci-Fi Film From the Writer of ‘Jurassic Park’
Gizmodo · 16h ago · 'Cold Storage,' which also stars Georgina Campbell, Sosie Bacon, and Vanessa Redgrave, opens next year.
‘Cold Storage’ Trailer: Joe Keery and Liam Neeson Fight a Brain-Exploding Fungus
· Variety · 20h ago · Brrr! The trailer for the thriller “Cold Storage” has been released. The film stars Joe Keery (“Stranger Things”), Georgina Campbell (“Barbarian”) and Sosie Bacon (“Smile”), with Vanessa Redgrave (“Mission: Impossible”), Lesley Ma
Neon Acquires North American Rights For Cannes Midnight Hit ‘Exit 8’
Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago · Neon has acquired North American rights to Japanese thrillerExit 8, which world premiered at the Cannes Film Festival as part of the midnight section. Based on the hit video game, the film will make its North American debut next month at the Toronto
Neon Acquires North American Rights to Japanese Thriller ‘Exit 8’
· Variety · 17h ago · Neon has acquired the North American rights to the Japanese thriller “Exit 8.” The film screened as part of the Midnight section at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will have its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Centerpiece section.
Aubrey Plaza To Star In & Produce Biopic Of “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss
Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago · Aubrey Plaza is set to star in and produce The Heidi Fleiss Story, a biopic of “Hollywood madam” Heidi Fleiss from Pinky Promise, the production company behind the Pamela Anderson drama The Last Showgirl, Deadline has confirmed.
Aubrey Plaza to Star as Heidi Fleiss in Upcoming Biopic From Pinky Promise (EXCLUSIVE)
· Variety · 17h ago · Aubrey Plaza’s call sheet is about to get a lot longer, as she’s come on to produce and star in “The Heidi Fleiss Story.” Plaza will portray the infamous “Hollywood madam” Heidi Fleiss, busted in the early ‘90s for what was said to be t
The Hulu App May Not Be Long for This World
Gizmodo · 17h ago · Disney is looking for a “unified Disney+ and Hulu streaming app experience.”
Hulu and Disney+ will be combined into one app, Disney says
· CBS News · 17h ago · CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
Logan Marshall-Green Joins Luke Grimes In CBS’ ‘Yellowstone’ Offshoot ‘Y: Marshals’
Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago · Logan Marshall-Green has been tapped as a lead opposite Luke Grimes in CBS’ Yellowstone spinoff series Y: Marshals, in which Grimes reprises his role as Kayce Dutton from Taylor Sheridan’s hit Paramount Network drama.
‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Y: Marshals’ Casts Logan Marshall-Green
· Variety · 17h ago · Logan Marshall-Green has joined the cast of “Y: Marshals,” CBS’s upcoming “Yellowstone” spinoff centered on Luke Grimes’ character, Kayce Dutton.
ESPN Announces Deal with WWE to Stream WrestleMania and Other Major Events: What to Know
NBC News · 17h ago · ESPN has announced its new direct-to-consumer streaming service will offer WWE premium live events, including WrestleMania, beginning in 2026.
ESPN joins with WWE; to stream WrestleMania
· ESPN · 19h ago · WrestleMania will be part of ESPN's new direct-to-consumer streaming service, starting in 2026, thanks to an agreement between WWE and ESPN.
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ESPN Gets Headlock on WWE Live Events Like ‘WrestleMania’ in New U.S. Rights Deal
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ESPN and WWE are about to get each other in tighter holds. Under a new five-year deal, ESPN’s soon-to-launch streaming outlet will, starting in 2026, become the exclusive U.S.
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Trailer: Rose Byrne Kicks It Into High Gear As A Mom On The Edge
Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago · A24 has released the trailer for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, the comedic drama starring Rose Byrne that won her the top acting award at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year after its Sundance premiere.
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Trailer: Rose Byrne Plays a Spiraling Mother in A24 Dramedy
· Variety · 20h ago · A24 has released the trailer for its Sundance Film Festival darling “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” The Rose Byrne-led dramedy from writer-director Mary Bronstein is set to hit theaters Oct.
Sports
Miami makes Leagues Cup quarters with Messi out
ESPN · 4h ago · Inter Miami beat Pumas UNAM in their final group game of the 2025 Leagues Cup on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium to clinch a spot in the knockout round of the tournament.
Club America vs. Portland Timbers odds, predictions, time: 2025 Leagues Cup picks for Wednesday, Aug 6
· CBS News · 21h ago · SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his picks for Portland Timbers vs. Club America at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday
Red Sox sign rookie Anthony to 8-year extension
ESPN · 4h ago · Rookie Roman Anthony has signed an eight-year extension with the Red Sox. The deal is worth $130 million and could escalate as high as $230 million, sources told ESPN.
Red Sox sign rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an 8-year extension
· ABC News · 11h ago · The Boston Red Sox have signed rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an eight-year contract extension
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CBS News · 16h ago ·
Roman Anthony extension: Red Sox finalizing eight-year, $130 million contract with star rookie, per report
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With escalators, the deal could reportedly pay out up to $230 million
Panthers' Jaycee Horn misses joint practice with Cleveland Browns after being involved in car accident
CBS News · 17h ago · No one involved in the incident was transported by emergency medical personnel
Panthers CB Jaycee Horn in car accident, missed joint practice with Browns
· ABC News · 18h ago · Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was involved in a car accident on his way to the stadium Wednesday morning
Svitolina faces abuse after loss, blames bettors
ESPN · 20h ago · Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina spoke out about the deluge of hateful abuse she received online from frustrated gamblers after she lost a match in Canada, including messages wishing her death and celebrating Russia killing her compatriots.
Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after loss, blames 'shameful' bettors
· ABC News · 21h ago · Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about receiving hateful abuse online from frustrated gamblers after losing a match in Canada
Blue Jays total 45 runs, 63 hits in sweep of Rox
ESPN · 4h ago · Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had four hits, including a home run, and the Blue Jays finished off a three-game sweep of the Rockies in which they had 63 hits and scored 45 runs.
NFLPA gets clarity: Players' own smelling salts OK
ESPN · 4h ago · The NFL clarified a memo sent to clubs on Tuesday, saying players will still be able to whiff smelling salts during games this season as long as the team doesn't provide them.
Son signs deal, calls MLS move 'dream come true'
ESPN · 4h ago · LAFC's blockbuster summer signing Son Heung-Min said his move to the MLS club is a "dream come true" after a 10-year run with Tottenham Hotspur.
Kittredge, booed a day ago, has immaculate inning
ESPN · 4h ago · Less than a day after he was booed off the mound in a loss to the Reds, Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge threw an immaculate inning Wednesday, Chicago's first since 2022.
Mboko rallies into Montreal final, will play Osaka
ESPN · 4h ago · Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko beat ninth-seeded Elena Rybakina 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) to advance to the National Bank Open final, where she will meet four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.
Day: Ohio State QB battle to go 'down to the wire'
ESPN · 4h ago · Ohio State's quarterback competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz remains too close to call, coach Ryan Day says.
World
France's biggest wildfire of the summer has eclipsed the size of Paris and is still spreading
NBC News · 6h ago · France’s biggest wildfire in years was spreading quickly Wednesday in a Mediterranean region near Spain after leaving one person dead and several injured, authorities said.
A wildfire in southern France has killed 1 and injured several and is still spreading
· ABC News · Aug 6, 2025 · A fast-moving wildfire in a Mediterranean region of France near the Spanish border has left one person dead and several others injured
Helicopter crash in Ghana kills defense and environment ministers and 6 other people
NBC News · 9h ago · ACCRA, Ghana — A military helicopter crashed in Ghana on Wednesday, killing all eight people on board, including the West African country’s defense and environment ministers and two other top officials, the government said
Dozens missing after deadly mudslide tears through Indian village
NBC News · 23h ago · Video released by the Indian Army Central Command shows the aftermath of a mudslide that tore through the village of Dharali in India’s Uttarakhand state, killing at least four people.
Rescuers call off search for 11 people presumed dead in Pakistan floods
· ABC News · Aug 4, 2025 · Rescuers in northern Pakistan have called off a two-week search for at least 11 people swept away by flash floods last month, saying they are now presumed dead
Georgia sentences journalist to two years in prison, drawing condemnation
Washington Post · 16h ago · Mzia Amaghlobeli, the founder of two media outlets, had slapped a police officer at an anti-government protest, but her case was seen as part of a wider crackdown on dissent.
Georgian journalist is convicted of slapping a police office at a protest and gets 2 years in prison
· ABC News · 21h ago · A Georgian journalist has been convicted of slapping a senior police officer at an anti-government protest and sentenced to two years in prison in a case that was condemned by rights groups as an attack on press freedom
Walking Dead Star Kelley Mack Dies at 33 After Battle With Rare Brain Cancer
International Business Times · 18h ago · Kelley Mack, best known for playing Addy in AMC's The Walking Dead, died aged 33 in Cincinnati after battling a rare diffuse midline glioma. Her career included roles in Chicago Med, 9‑1‑1, various films and commercials.
'Walking Dead' actor Kelley Mack dies at 33
· NBC News · 20h ago · Actor Kelley Mack, best known for playing Addy on "The Walking Dead," died over the weekend, her family announced
Ion Iliescu, who led Romania after the fall of communism, dies at 95
Washington Post · 18h ago · As president, he steered the country through its transition to democracy. He was later accused of crimes against humanity.
Casket of Romania's divisive first post-communist president, Ion Iliescu, lies in state for funeral
· ABC News · 22h ago · The casket carrying the body of Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first elected president after the bloody fall of communism in 1989, was transferred on Wednesday from the hospital where he died to the capital’s presidential palace for a state funeral as the late...
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Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu dies aged 95
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He was Romania's first freely elected leader after communism fell in 1989, and later faced charges of crimes against humanity.
Bloomberg · Aug 5, 2025 ·
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s First Post-Communist Leader, Dies at 95
Prince Harry among those criticized in spat over charity he cofounded
NBC News · 22h ago · LONDON — British regulators criticized on Wednesday both sides in a dispute over the future of a charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, for allowing the issue to be played out in public and damaging the organization’s reputation
UK regulators criticize all sides in dispute over Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso's charity
· ABC News · Aug 6, 2025 · British regulators have criticized both sides in a dispute over a charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso
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No bullying found in Harry charity row, but blame for all sides
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The Charity Commission criticises “all parties” at Sentebale for allowing a “damaging” dispute to play out publicly.
What is chikungunya, the virus now spreading in southern China?
ABC News · 22h ago · Chinese authorities have taken action to curb the spread of chikungunya, a virus causing fever and joint pain
What to know about the chikungunya virus outbreak as cases rise in China
· Washington Post · Aug 6, 2025 · Local health authorities in China have reported more than 8,000 cases of the mosquito-borne illness, which can cause prolonged, debilitating joint pain.
United Airlines Emergencies Surge: From Mayday Landings to System Outages — Can Flyers Still Trust the Carrier?
International Business Times · 3h ago · United Airlines experiences engine failure and system outage in one week, delaying 1,100+ flights and disrupting travel across U.S. and UK routes.
Can a Surge in Delivery Orders Keep DoorDash Soaring? Stock Spike Triggers Major Reactions
International Business Times · 3h ago · DoorDash's Q2 761M orders and £18.8B GOV drive 6% stock surge. Deliveroo, SevenRooms deals fuel growth, but rising fees and regulations loom.
Science
New NASA head wants to build a nuclear reactor on the moon – but why?
New Scientist · 20h ago · The acting administrator of NASA, Sean Duffy, announced a directive to build a powerful nuclear reactor on the moon, but it is unclear what it would power – or even if his plan is legal
We don’t need nuclear reactors on the moon
· MSNBC · 23h ago · Transportation Secretary and acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy's plan to put nuclear reactors on the moon is a dangerous distraction.
This prehistoric predator survived global warming by eating bones
Science Daily · 5h ago · A prehistoric predator changed its diet and body size during a major warming event 56 million years ago, revealing how climate change can reshape animal behavior, food chains, and survival strategies.
Scientists found the gene that makes Aussie skinks immune to deadly snake venom
Science Daily · 5h ago · Australian skinks have developed a remarkable genetic defense against venomous snake bites by mutating a key muscle receptor, making them resistant to neurotoxins.
Can humans regrow eyes? These snails already do
Science Daily · 6h ago · Apple snails can fully regrow their eyes, and their genes and eye structures are strikingly similar to humans. Scientists mapped the regeneration process and used CRISPR to identify genes, including pax6, as essential to eye development, raising hopes for future human vision restoration.
NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-10 Return, Splashdown
NASA · 11h ago · NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 12:05 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Aug. 7, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission from the International Space Station.
Female Gorillas Form Ties That Bind, Helping Them Join New Social Groups
Smithsonian · 12h ago · A new study finds that when female mountain gorillas move to a new crowd, they look for females they’ve already met
Snapshot Wisconsin Celebrates 10 Years and 100 Million Photos Collected!
NASA · 12h ago · The Snapshot Wisconsin project recently collected their 100 millionth trail camera photo! What’s more, this milestone coincides with the project’s 10-year anniversary. Congratulations to the team and everyone who’s participated!
Scientists Discover Australian Lizards Have Mutations to Resist Snake Venom—and One Day, That Could Help Humans
Smithsonian · 13h ago · A new study looking at how skinks have evolved to block venom from reaching their muscles could guide development of new antivenoms
Cockatoos have an impressively wide repertoire of dance moves
New Scientist · 14h ago · A proclivity for dancing seems to be found in at least 10 species of cockatoo, and the birds will even jive to white noise or a financial podcast
NASA Supercomputers Take on Life Near Greenland’s Most Active Glacier
NASA · 14h ago · As Greenland’s ice retreats, it’s fueling tiny ocean organisms. To test why, scientists turned to a computer model out of JPL and MIT that’s been called a laboratory in itself.
Health
NHS talking therapies seem to be less effective for younger adults
New Scientist · 9h ago · People aged 16 to 24 appear to get less out of NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression than those aged 25 to 65
Texas doctor fights to get surgery center into insurance network
NBC News · 10h ago · In Austin, Texas, Dr. Elisabeth Potter is trying to keep the doors of her surgery center open. She says not being able to get into Unitedhealthcare’s network could bankrupt the center and that she believes she is being retaliated against for social media videos critical of the insurance giant.
A salty twist: Diabetes risk study says french fries are a culprit
NBC News · 10h ago · Craving French fries? Dunking your spuds in a deep fryer might be a recipe for elevating your risk of type 2 diabetes.
What you need to know about mRNA vaccines in light of RFK's claims
New Scientist · 12h ago · The US health secretary is cutting funding for mRNA vaccines because he claims they are less effective than other types – but that is not what the evidence shows
FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths
ABC News · 12h ago · U.S. health officials have issued warnings on two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deaths
How the Trump administration is rolling back access to birth control in the U.S.
NPR · 13h ago · Contraception is routine for many Americans – and people across political parties agree that it should be legal andaccessible. But the Trump administration is walking back access for some people.
Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research
NPR · 13h ago · The Trump administration cancelled about $500 million for research into mRNA vaccines. The move slows progress in using the technology to prevent a future pandemic or treat disease, experts say.
Human eggs don't accumulate as many mutations with age as we thought
New Scientist · 14h ago · Mitochondrial mutations don't seem to build up in women's eggs as they age, which suggests they may have evolved a mechanism to avoid this
Key genetic differences found in people with chronic fatigue syndrome
New Scientist · 14h ago · People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, appear to have eight genetic signals that differ from those without the condition
We should consider testing Ozempic on healthy people
New Scientist · 15h ago · As the list of health benefits of semaglutide drugs grows, perhaps it is time to think about assessing their impact on people without medical conditions
Books
This Michigan city goes wild for its public library's Summer Game
NPR · 13h ago · Summer for thousands of people in Ann Arbor means scavenging for hidden codes around the city and reading books to collect points. It's been a triumph for the public library that runs it.
Art theft or reclamation? A mystery of epic proportion.
Christian Science Monitor · 17h ago · In “The Great Chinese Art Heist,” Ralph Pezzullo links a string of recent robberies with misdeeds of the colonial past.
New books this week: unconventional novels and an oral history of Hiroshima, Nagasaki
NPR · Aug 5, 2025 · An oral history of the atomic bomb detonations 80 years ago leads this week's list of publishing highlights, which also includes a handful of novels by authors including Louis Sachar and Jason Mott.
In 'Vogue' this month: an AI-generated model
NPR · Aug 3, 2025 · NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Washington Post fashion critic Rachel Tashjian about the use of an AI-generated model featured in an advertisement in the August edition of "Vogue" magazine.
What books to read this summer? NPR staff share their favorite recommendations
NPR · Aug 2, 2025 · Summer's lease hath all too short a date, so better get your reading on! NPR staffers share some recommendations from our "Books We Love" list.
Actor Griffin Dunne revisits his Hollywood childhood in 'The Friday Afternoon Club'
NPR · Aug 1, 2025 · Dunne talks about fame, growing up in a family of storytellers, and the trauma the family experienced after the 1982 murder of his sister, Dominique. Originally broadcast June 10, 2025.
David Hockney’s world vibrates in living color
Christian Science Monitor · Jul 31, 2025 · In “David Hockney,” the artist’s work jumps off the page, pulsing with life. A retrospective and a book capture his vitality and inventiveness.
Alaska beckoned. A young adventurer trades screen time for wilderness savvy.
Christian Science Monitor · Jul 31, 2025 · Ben Weissenbach found himself tamed by the Alaskan wilderness, schooled by skilled outdoorspeople, and rescued from hubris by an eagerness to learn.
'The Colonel and The King' dives into the relationship between Elvis and his manager
NPR · Jul 31, 2025 · Biographer Peter Guralnick paints a surprising portrait of Presley's long-time manager, Col. Tom Parker: "He had nothing whatsoever to do with the music other than to defend Elvis' choices."
There's magic at work in this new batch of books
NPR · Jul 29, 2025 · We don't just mean literary sorcery by which words summon worlds for readers, but also literal, honest-to-goodness magic: angels, conjurers, otherworldly attractions and dances of mysterious power.
Lifestyle
Claire's, the ear-piercing tween mall staple, is bankrupt -- again
NPR · 17h ago · The chain's bankruptcy filing is the second in seven years. Its troubles include unwieldy debt, shoppers' changing habits and new tariff costs.
Tween accessories retailer Claire's files for bankruptcy again as debt pile looms
· CNBC · 19h ago · Tween retailer Claire's, known for its ear piercing services, filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years as it faces mounting debt.
Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88
NPR · 7h ago · The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.
Rod Stewart’s AI-Generated Ozzy Osbourne Controversy, Explained
Forbes · 12h ago · Rod Stewart’s AI-generated tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, featuring the late singer in Heaven, sparked backlash—here’s the controversy, explained.
Oklahoma Group Launches New Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bid
Forbes · 13h ago · Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action (ORCA) began collecting signatures on Wednesday to qualify a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana for the ballot.
3 Beautiful Books To Put You In A Summer Mood
Forbes · 13h ago · From an oenophile’s exploration of Mediterranean islands to culinary jaunts through Italy’s culinary heartland, these books bottle up the spirit of summer.
Panerai Unveils Two Watches Honoring The Italian Navy Aviation Branch
Forbes · 14h ago · Panerai’s Submersible Marina Militar (PAM01697) and Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech (PAM01698) are inspired by Aviazione Navale, the Italian Navy’s aviation branch
Boston Business Leaders Back Tax-Cut Ballot Proposals for 2026
Bloomberg · 17h ago
Philadelphia Transit System Sets One-Week Deadline to Avoid Cuts
Bloomberg · 17h ago
Fontainebleau Development Unveils Miami Beach’s First Large-Scale, Family-Friendly Water Attraction
Forbes · 17h ago · Fontainebleau Miami Beach will soon have a new large-scale, family-friendly water attraction within its iconic pool deck.
Inside the Lavish New Dior Spa, the First to Open in the US
Bloomberg · 18h ago
Travel
Flights resume after Birmingham Airport emergency landing closes runway
BBC · 13h ago · The plane has been removed, and Birmingham Airport's runway reopened shortly before 20:00 BST.
Birmingham Airport latest: Flights resume hours after plane’s ‘under-carriage collapses’ during emergency landing
· The Independent UK · 14h ago · One person has suffered minor injuries with emergency services at the scene
Where tourists seldom tread, part 18: three seaside towns that defy the tides of fashion
The Guardian · 3h ago · Ayr, Bangor and Millom routinely bring up the rear in coastal town polls, but they offer a calmer alternative to the brash traditional seaside resorts• Where tourists seldom tread, parts 1-17Tis the season to be beside the seaside – and to hype and critique coastal towns in surveys and rankings.
United Airlines flights grounded across the US due to ‘technology issue’
The Independent UK · 7h ago · United said the underlying tech issue had been resolved late Wednesday but warned passengers of knock-on delays
JSX Launches Flights To Major City; They Can’t Tell You About It
Forbes · 11h ago · JSX is launching flights to the preferred private jet airport for New York City flyers. They link key South Florida destinations, but marketing the flights is restricted.
French Town Asks Holidaymakers To Put Clothes On Or Face A Fine
Forbes · 13h ago · A French seaside resort is fed up with visitors running around town in a state of undress. It’s issuing fines and turning to social media to remind tourists how to behave.
The Secret Agent Men (And Women) Of ‘60s Television
Forbes · 14h ago · The Cold War was raging, and the public could not get enough tales of espionage. Television producers were happy to oblige.
Michelin-Starred Chefs Host Beach Dinners At This Greek Paradise
Forbes · 14h ago · Torn between a beach vacation and a culinary getaway? This collection of resorts in the Peloponnese lets you enjoy both fine dining and the stunning Greek coast.
AT&T’s Connected Car: Wi-Fi That Beats Your Mobile Device
Forbes · 15h ago · Connected Car technology is a set of services and hardware that allows your vehicle to function as a Wi-Fi hotspot, enabling internet connectivity on the road.
SAVIENNE Club Launches: Unique Chef Dinners And Wish-List Destinations
Forbes · 15h ago · A new members' dining club is launching in September featuring James Beard Foundation-selected star chefs and curated several day, globally-set experiences.
Christian Louboutin Just Revealed New Villas In Portugal—And They’re As Chic As His Shoes
Forbes · 15h ago · Set on Portugal’s southwest coast, Vermelho Melides’s two new villas are an eclectic design dream, imagined by Christian Louboutin.
Opinion
The Bullish Case for Oil Is Real —But Far, Far Away
Bloomberg · 5h ago
Sea Turtles Aren’t the Only Victims of Plastic
Bloomberg · 5h ago
A $30 Million Paycheck? Big Law Has Lost the Plot
Bloomberg · 11h ago
PilgrimSites and Flash Flooding Are on a Collision Course
Bloomberg · 12h ago
How We Avoided World War III
Bloomberg · 12h ago
China’s Baby Benefits Are Tiny. That Isn’t the Point
Bloomberg · 13h ago
RFK Jr.’s slander of mRNA technology will harm Americans
Washington Post · 13h ago · Canceling research will slow lifesaving innovation and increase U.S. vulnerability to pandemics.
I’m a Republican who didn’t vote for Trump. I was wrong.
Washington Post · 14h ago · Plus: Readers on sharks, the Federal Reserve and difficult decisions facing police officers.
China’s ‘National Team’Perfects the Art of Dip Buying
Bloomberg · 14h ago
The economy is cracking. This trend is most alarming.
Washington Post · 15h ago · The U.S. economy is growing ever more reliant on top earners. It’s risky — and tough for the middle class.
Features
All Hail the Mighty Snail
Longreads · 15h ago · "Meet the Texans who love (like, really love) their pet gastropods."
Can this Sherpa Change Mountain Climbing Forever?
Longreads · 15h ago · "Last year, at age 18, Nima Rinji Sherpa became the youngest climber to summit the world’s 14 tallest peaks. His next challenge is even trickier."
No Entry
Longreads · 19h ago · "In America, whether we can swim — and whether we have access to water at all — is closely tied to race."
The Agony and Ecstasy of being a Viral Trickshot Video Star
Longreads · 22h ago · "Think you could throw a basketball off a 540ft dam, into a hoop—while blindfolded? Meet the talented and ludicrously patient people putting hours into the internet’s most joyful (and pointless) clips."
Demanding Pleasures
Longreads · Aug 5, 2025 · "On the art of observation."
Knock It Off!
Longreads · Aug 5, 2025 · "Getting copied is devastating—but not necessarily illegal. Who owns what in an era of unprecedented mass consumption?"
Whiteouts, Ice Roads, and Wolverines: What Working at a Diamond Mine in the Far North Is Like
Longreads · Aug 5, 2025 · "In minus forty, even a twisted ankle can turn deadly if no one knows where to find you."
The Mostly True Story of America’s First Black Private Investigator
Longreads · Aug 5, 2025 · He made his name in Chicago investigating racial violence, solving crimes, and exposing corruption. But America’s first Black private detective was hiding secrets of his own.
At 17, Hannah Cairo Solved a Major Math Mystery
Longreads · Aug 4, 2025 · "After finding the homeschooling life confining, the teen petitioned her way into a graduate class at Berkeley, where she ended up disproving a 40-year-old conjecture."
My Scammer
Longreads · Aug 4, 2025 · "I responded to one of those spam texts from a “recruiter”—then took the job. It got weirder than I could have imagined."