Lifestyle
L’Oréal Partners With OpenAI
PARIS — L’Oréal is tackling what it calls “the 11-minute paradox.” “We can be more demanding of AI,” said Asmita Dubey, L’Oréal’s chief digital and marketing officer, explaining it...
From the Archive: New York Hails Its Heroes
Ticker-tape parades have been celebrated along the Canyon of Heroes in New York’s Financial District since 1886. The first parade was perfectly timed to coincide with the official opening...
Kohl’s Names New Chief Operating Officer
Elliott Rodgers, a former military man and ex-Foot Locker executive, is joining Kohl’s Corp. as chief operating officer, the company said Monday. Rodgers, who brings more than 20 years...
Laverne Cox Spins Mugler’s 2001 Spider Dress Into Pride Gala Mode in Seattle
Laverne Cox spun one of Thierry Mugler’s rare archival designs back onto the carpet Saturday, attending the Lifelong Pride Gala at The Sanctuary in Seattle in the fall 2001...
World
Google Home Speaker arrives at $99, but Gemini costs extra
Google has finally made a new smart speaker, its first in roughly six years. The more interesting thing it has made is a reason to pay it every month....
Probably raises $9M to fix AI hallucinations on cheap models
Most of the AI industry is trying to fix hallucinations by building bigger, smarter models. A startup called Probably is betting on the opposite. The company has raised $9m...
Fox acquires Roku in a $22bn streaming bet
Fox acquires Roku in a $22bn deal that drags the cable-reliant broadcaster squarely into streaming. Fox Corporation will pay $160 a share, in cash and stock, for the maker...
Skoda’s Peaq is a seven-seat electric SUV that undercuts the Kia EV9 by thousands
TL;DRSkoda’s Peaq seven-seat EV starts around €50,000 with up to 600km range and V2H charging, undercutting the Kia EV9 and Ioniq 9 significantly. Skoda has revealed the Peaq, its...
Business
Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse accusers ‘not sufficiently reliable’ for a guilty verdict, jury told
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Source...
Pizza Hut to be sold by Yum! Brands for $2.7bn
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals. Source link
US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California
Congressman Jay Obernolte, whose district includes the base, posted on Facebook that he and his wife "are praying for everyone involved in today's B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force...
World Cup: Jude Bellingham criticism ‘hard to read’ says Jordan Henderson
England's Jordan Henderson says he finds it "hard to read" what is written about Jude Bellingham but believes the midfielder can be the team's "X-factor" at the World Cup.One...
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...
Beauty
Cara Meyers Turned Years of Dating Stories Into a Comedy Show and Plus Size Women Will Relate | The Curvy Fashionista
What starts as a comedy show about unsolicited dick pics quickly becomes a conversation about plus size dating, desirability, self-worth and the experiences many women know all too well....
Big with a B Is the One-Woman Show You Need to See Before It Closes | The Curvy Fashionista
Brianna McDonnell takes the Hollywood Fringe Festival stage with a world premiere that’s equal parts bold, brilliant, and long overdue. And there are only two shows left. If you’ve...
A Garden Wedding with Conservatory Charm and Plum-Toned Florals
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Lily of the Valley and Ranunculus made up the bouquets, while greens and pops of deep purple set the mood for the reception....
Plus Size Representation in Hollywood: Should Romance Books Become Movies?
Taylor Corrien here, Chief Story Stylist and your guide through the TCF Book Club. We have been having a wonderful time discussing each story, and every month our conversations...
These Plus Size Shopping Tips Will Save You More Money Than Any Sale Ever Will
There’s a version of plus size shopping that most of us know well. You find something that fits. Not something you love. Something that fits. And because finding something...
A Colorful Woodbine Mansion Wedding with Chinoiserie Details and Texas Elegance
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Blue, Green, Pink [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Ally and Mike envisioned a timeless wedding celebration, masterfully planned and designed by Avery...
Celebrity
‘Reclaim the Flag’ Director Alexis Bittar on Why Some People Were Too ‘Nervous’ to Be in Doc About LGBTQ Community’s Relationship to the American Flag
Alexis Bittar is reclaiming the American flag. So much so that the celebrity jewelry designer and filmmaker has one hanging outside the Brooklyn home he shares with his husband...
Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’
Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and void...
White House UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Shouts ‘Michelle Obama Is a Man’ in Post-Match Interview
While Josh Hokit was a big winner on Sunday night’s UFC Freedom 250 event, his post-match qinterviewuip was designed to stir up controversy. After he won his heavyweight fight...
Knicks NBA Championship Merch Includes Official Locker Room T-Shirt, Signed Jalen Brunson Basketballs
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The New York Knicks are the 2026 NBA...
DGA Deal Lands Health Plan Gains, Streaming Residual Hikes and Responds to TV Slump by Limiting Actors and Others From Taking Director Jobs
The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks...
Charades, Diaphana Board ‘The Little Run,’ Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s Follow-Up to ‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Little Run” (“La Petite Cavale”), Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s follow-up to “Shooom’s Odyssey” and one of France’s most-awaited of upcoming animated features, has been boarded by Charades...
Culture
6 ways young professionals in tech can find useful podcasts
If you’ve ever opened a podcast app and felt overwhelmed by thousands of options, you’re not alone. For young professionals in tech, podcasts can be one of the most...
5 habits that keep founders sharp when everything feels chaotic
If you’ve been building a company for any length of time, you’ve probably had weeks where everything seems to break at once. A key hire quits. Customer acquisition costs...
Stop Letting Marketing Fear Run Your Business
I grew up around entrepreneurs who believed work should teach you, and then you build something of your own. That mindset shaped how I see marketing. My take is...
Steadfast: Inside Christopher Combs’ Strategic Legal Approach
Criminal accusations can often carry a heavy burden that extends far beyond the legal realm. They can impact careers and reputations, and even harm family structures. Missouri and Illinois...
Style
Books to Bring on Vacation
There’s a lot to look forward to on this summer’s reading list: Rachel Aviv on the mother-daughter dynamic, the return of Colson Whitehead’s great protagonist Ray Carney, the perennial...
Stephen Spielberg’s Reckless, Audacious “Disclosure Day”
Margaret is entirely aware of what she’s doing when she pulls off these empathetic maneuvers, but she remains oblivious to how she herself is being puppeteered—when she speaks Russian...
David Hockney’s Hidden Depths
Known for his colorful, light-filled portraits, landscapes, and still-lifes, many of them depicting friends or lovers, Hockney, who died last week, in London, at the age of eighty-eight, became...
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How Scott McTominay Led Scotland Back to the World Cup
That analysis was, if anything, too kind to Fred. (A fellow United fan once remarked to me that watching the Brazilian attempt to control the ball was like watching...
Politics
Snap unveils its $2,195 augmented reality glasses as rivalry with Meta heats up
Social media company Snap showcased a pair of its $2,195 augmented reality glasses Tuesday, staking a claim in a race to reshape how people interact with computers.The Santa Monica...
Trump’s feud with AI company Anthropic keeps heating up
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic and the Trump administration are sparring — yet again.Over the weekend, tensions between the San Francisco company and the Trump administration flared up after the...
Anthropic shuts down Mythos access after sweeping U.S. order
Anthropic PBC has disabled access to its most advanced artificial intelligence models, including Mythos, following an unprecedented order by the Trump administration to keep the technology out of the...
FBI seizes drones, cites pilots near SoFi Stadium during the World Cup
Federal officials said they seized drones and cited pilots near the SoFi Stadium for allegedly violating temporary flight restrictions during Friday’s World Cup game.The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all...
