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Lifestyle

Reformation’s Climate Roadmap Highlights Progress—and Limits
Reformation is closing out its five-year climate roadmap with a result that looks less like a clean win and more like a reality check for fashion’s decarbonization playbook. “We...
The 10 Beauty Brands That Ruled on Amazon in Q1
Amazon’s beauty business is fast-growing — even more so are its top-performing brands. First-quarter data from Navigo Marketing shows that this time last year, Korean skin care brand Medicube...
Faherty’s Cofounder on Turning a Childhood Goal Into a Global Brand
In slightly over a decade, surf-inspired fashion brand Faherty has expanded into a nine-figure business. At the heart of the brand story is family. Twins Alex and Mike Faherty...
Download SJ Denim’s Spring 2026 Issue
SJ Denim The denim market is at a turning point. Trade tensions are reshaping the sourcing map, technology is changing how manufacturers operate and mills are rethinking material composition...
Constantine Rousouli Docks on Broadway With ‘Titaníque’
For a Broadway moment like “Titaníque,” some people wait a lifetime. For the show’s creator, cowriter and star Constantine Rousouli, that wait was 10 years. “​​ It’s a dream that...
Rado Launches Anniversary Integral to Mark 40 Years of High-tech Ceramic, Eyes U.S. Market
NEUCHÂTEL, Switzerland — With its 5.6mm-thin profile, the Integral 40-year anniversary watch — launched Friday evening at an event at its manufacturer — embodies no less than Rado’s competitive...

World

How EverCognitive helps organizations turn AI ambition into business outcomes
Elizabeta Gjorgievska Joshevski’s career spans multiple continents and leadership roles, yet her current focus reflects a consistent theme: understanding how technology translates into business outcomes. As founder and CEO...
Accel raises $5 billion AI fund after Anthropic and Cursor returns soar
In short: Accel has raised $5 billion in new capital, comprising a $4 billion Leaders Fund V and a $650 million sidecar, targeting 20-25 late-stage AI investments at an...
Hexagon pays $1.45B for Baker Hughes’ Waygate Technologies inspection unit
Hexagon AB, the Swedish industrial technology group ($29B market cap, €5.4B revenue), is acquiring Waygate Technologies from Baker Hughes for $1.45 billion in cash. Waygate is the world’s leading...
A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE
On the evening of 7 January 2026, ICE officer Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman, in Minneapolis. Within days, Ross was named publicly: The Intercept identified...
Anthropic brings Claude into Microsoft Word, and legal contract review leads its use cases
In short: Anthropic has released a beta add-in that places Claude directly inside Microsoft Word, with every AI-generated edit appearing as a native tracked change and legal contract review listed...
SaaS on the Beach returns to Barcelona
As the tech conference circuit grows more crowded, one SaaS event is making the opposite pitch: fewer people, fewer sales decks, and a lot less noise. SaaS on the...

Business

Badenoch accuses Starmer of misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting
The developed vetting process is carried out by United Kingdom Security Vetting, a specialist agency within the Cabinet Office, and is designed to make sure individuals are unlikely to...
LIV Golf: Sergio Garcia says players told Saudi Arabia venture would run for ‘many years’ amid rumours of collapse
With LIV Golf not yet responding to the BBC's requests for comment, and senior golfing officials telling us they are also trying to clarify what the situation is, uncertainly...
About 250 missing as migrant boat carrying Rohingya and Bangladeshis sinks
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said. Source link
Former Nato chief to say UK’s national security ‘in peril’
Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism". Source link
Energy bills, mortgages and more: How the Iran war affects your money
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food. Source link
Monte Carlo Masters: Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to return to world top spot
After exchanging early breaks, neither player was really able to impose themselves on the match with both having to work hard at times to hold serve.However, in the tie-break,...

News

Angry Trump Humiliated as Effort to Prosecute Dems Backfires Again
In a hard-hitting assessment of the DOJ’s targeting of Trump’s enemies, Politico columnist Ankush Khardori notes that they’ve produced a string of embarrassing pratfalls. Those include the stalling-out efforts...
Minneapolis Mayor’s Emotional Message to Trump: You Failed to Break Us
In today’s episode, we talk to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about the latest developments in his city. Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan have said they’re winding down...
What Today’s Democrats Can Learn From Jesse Jackson
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84....
FCC Attempt to Kill Stephen Colbert Interview Completely Backfires
The Trump administration tried to prevent late-night television host Stephen Colbert from airing his interview with Texas state Representative and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, but the attempt has...
Rhode Island Hockey Game Shooter Had Nazi Tattoos
The far right is using the murder of a mother and one of her sons to attack transgender people, completely ignoring the fact that the shooter had massive Nazi...
Trump Posts Old Photos With Jesse Jackson in Bid to Rewrite History
“There has been no change to the pardon process,” another White House official said. “The Administration has always had a robust review process which involves the Department of Justice,...

Beauty

The Plus Bus Closing: Why Marcy Guevara Is Shutting Down
There are some stories you write as a reporter. And then there are the ones you feel in your chest a little. The Plus Bus closing is one of...
Meg Thee Stallion x Walmart Expands Hot Girl Universe with Size Inclusive Swim Up to 5XL
Listen. We *just* wrapped our deep dive into all things plus size swim last week… and right on cue, Megan Thee Stallion said, “Let me go ahead and raise...
7 Plus Size Fashion Styling Tips to Bookmark That Will Revolutionize the Way You Get Dressed
Let me set the scene. You are standing in front of your closet. You have options. You have pieces you love. And yet something is off and you cannot...
Overcoming Dressing Room Anxiety as a Plus Size Person
I abhor the dressing room. I dread it the same way people avoid the dentist. Whether it’s a hastily held up curtain against a wall surrounded by sale racks,...
A Mediterranean Editorial at Braccialieri with Sun-Bleached Neutrals, Olive Groves, and Sicilian Color
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”] Tucked within an archaeological olive grove of centuries-old trees just outside Noto, Sicily, this luxury destination wedding photography workshop at Braccialieri was born...
A Cultural Fusion Wedding in Prague with Indian Traditions, Czech Customs, and a Vineyard Mandap Ceremony
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Terracota, Indochine, tones of pink, terracota blue, touch of yellow, and orange [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Fusion of indian and...

Celebrity

Roku Tops 100 Million Streaming Households
Roku no longer regularly releases figures for its installed base. But now it’s touting a new milestone: The company says it has surpassed 100 million streaming households worldwide. The...
Horror Movie ‘Don’t Kill Loretta,’ From ‘Sixty Minutes’ Director Oliver Kienle, Boarded by The Playmaker (EXCLUSIVE)
The Playmaker has come on board as the international sales agent on the upcoming horror feature “Don’t Kill Loretta,” the English-language debut of German writer-director Oliver Kienle, whose credits...
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Trailer Brings the Kaiju to New York City; Director Reveals First Plot Details and Imax Release
Godzilla stomped its way to Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners that’s underway at Caesars Palace. The first trailer for Toho’s upcoming sequel “Godzilla...
‘Ice Cream Man’ Trailer: Kids Turn Into Bloodthirsty Killers in Upcoming Eli Roth Slasher
The first teaser trailer for “Ice Cream Man,” the next horror film from director Eli Roth, has been released. The slasher will be released on Aug. 7 in 2,000 North...
AEW: Dynasty 2026 Livestream — Where to Watch the Pro Wrestling Pay-Per-View Event Live Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The third annual AEW: Dynasty takes place “Up...
Jack Whitehall Jokes He Booked Sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills for His Wedding in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue
Saturday’s “SNL U.K.” host Jack Whitehall spent the majority of his monologue making gags about his upcoming wedding, set to take place next week. The British comedian and actor...

Culture

7 ways delaying your first full-time hire might cost you years
There is a phase every founder goes through where doing everything yourself feels efficient, scrappy, even necessary. You tell yourself you are saving cash, staying lean, protecting runway. But...
7 signs you’re reinvesting wisely instead of avoiding hard choices
There’s a quiet tension most founders feel but rarely say out loud. You tell yourself you’re reinvesting in growth, doubling down on product, or building long-term value. But somewhere...
Why Ignoring Customer Safety Can Turn Into a Costly Personal Injury Case for Your Business
Customer injuries are among the costly dangers that most businesses face. And the worst thing is that they rarely announce themselves before it happens. Employee safety measures may not...
7 reasons disciplined founders win when talented ones burn out
If you’ve spent any time in startup circles, you’ve seen it play out. The brilliant founder with a standout product idea flames out after 18 months, while the less...
7 early money habits that make or break first-time founders
You probably didn’t start your company because you love spreadsheets or obsess over burn rate. But at some point, every founder hits the same moment. You open your bank...
7 ways chasing productivity hacks makes you less productive
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon tweaking your Notion setup, testing a new morning routine, or watching yet another “how I get 10x more done” video, you already know...

Style

Donald Trump, Bible-Thumper
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Sharp Claws at “Becky Shaw” and “Cats: The Jellicle Ball”
Still, what distinguishes Gionfriddo is not her ear for cruelty but her ability to see beyond it, and to shift the prism of audience sympathy, in tiny increments. This...
A.I. Has a Message Problem of Its Own Making
OpenAI’s Sam Altman wants to “de-escalate” the rhetoric around A.I. But if you tell people that your product will upend their way of life, take their jobs, and possibly...
TMZ Turns Its Pitiless Lens on Politicians
Politics has never been TMZ’s focal point, but political issues that aggrieve Levin personally have steered the outlet’s coverage from its inception. While growing up, in the San Fernando...
What Zendaya Leaves Unsaid
Is her professionalism an obstacle to risk? Fatal to artistry? She speaks matter-of-factly about her relative privilege in the industry. She is not “only” an actress; she is a...

Politics

Hollywood editors get new AI tool
Avid Technology, the editing software company, is the latest entertainment industry player to introduce AI into its toolbox.The company behind industry-standard platforms Pro Tools and Media Composer said it...
Snap is cutting 1,000 workers in the latest tech layoff
Snap, the parent company of disappearing messaging app Snapchat, said Wednesday that it’s laying off 1,000 workers to reduce costs.The Santa Monica social media company is pursuing profitability and...
How Waymo and Waze are pitching in to help solve L.A.’s pothole problem
Waze and Waymo are teaming up to help combat Los Angeles’ growing pothole problem. The companies announced a program that will use Waymo’s self-driving cars to better detect potholes...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses Molotov cocktail attack on his home and AI backlash
Hours after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at his San Francisco home, OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman addressed the criticism surrounding artificial intelligence that appears to have been the...
Flood advisory issued for parts of L.A., Ventura County
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of Los Angeles as heavier rain is expected to fall across the region through Sunday, with wetter weather and...
Commentary: Wipe out a ‘civilization’? Minor stuff compared with what just happened in AI
While many of us were worried in recent days about our president ending a “whole civilization,” one Silicon Valley tech company was warning, without much notice, it might accidentally...