Usher Reacts to Clone Conspiracy Theory Brewing After New Jersey Show With Chris Brown
Claims that Usher was replaced with a clone on stage kept the R&B star busy in the comments section.
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The 17 saddest deaths in 'House of the Dragon,' ranked
"House of the Dragon" doesn't shy away from killing major characters. But some deaths — like Jace's and Helaena's in season 3 — are more tragic than others.
Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region
BERLIN (AP) — The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July…
I make charcuterie boards for a living. Here are my 7 secrets to creating the best spread.
I own a charcuterie franchise, and I've found that thinly slicing meats, cutting fruit into stars, and layering by height upgrades any cheese board.
- Focus on vibrant colors, diverse flavors, and appealing arrangement
- Include cured meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, breads, crackers, nuts
- Cut meats into paper-thin circles for texture and visual interest
The 'House of the Dragon' showrunner unpacks Ormund's fate, Daeron's much-debated hair, and the 'scrutiny' he expects for the series finale
"House of the Dragon" showrunner Ryan Condal broke down Ormund and Helaena's fates in the season 3 finale, the "Game of Thrones" parallels, and teased season 4.
Fans Choose Stray Kids ‘This & That’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The mini album brought in more than 85% of the vote this week.
Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel
President Donald Trump says Will Scharf will be the new White House counsel, replacing David Warrington
'She did not do this to herself': Mother of Black woman found hanging says
The mother of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, said her daughter "did not do this to herself."
Michael Brennan wins Wyndham Championship and qualifies for PGA Tour postseason
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Michael Brennan had another Sunday opportunity and delivered in a big way. He made five straight birdies to pull away from Beau Hossler and close with a 6-under 64 to win the…
Ty Gibbs holds on to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Ty Gibbs used late pit strategy and held off teammate Christopher Bell over the final 20 laps to win the NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway.
STAT+: A shortage of two Sanofi medicines for Pompe disease rattles patients
Sanofi is experiencing shortages of two medicines for Pompe disease, alarming patient groups.
An airline had to cancel a flight and rebook passengers for the next day because a child refused to sit down and buckle up
Toronto-based Porter Airlines said Sunday the parent and crew repeatedly tried unsuccessfully to secure the child in the seat before returning the plane to the terminal.
Aiden Fisher on Hoosiers' epic turnaround
Former Indiana University linebacker Aiden Fisher credits head coach Curt Cignetti for Indiana University's success, citing his savvy recruitment of players — often from outside of college football's…
A volunteer arrived in Haiti after the earthquake. Now, she runs a Haitian 911.
Stacy Librandi went to Haiti as a volunteer new to disaster relief in 2010. Sixteen years later, she runs the largest and foremost emergency medical ambulance and medevac service in Haiti.
Anderson Cooper on the assassination of his Haitian math teacher Yves Volel
Correspondent Anderson Cooper spoke to 60 Minutes Overtime about his former math teacher, Yves Volel, who ran for president in Haiti in 1987 and was later assassinated.
Trump’s new White House counsel headed the commission that secured his $400 million ballroom project
Will Scharf will be replacing David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector.
By propping up the yen, the U.S. and Japan are actually admitting dollar dominance isn’t what it used to be, top economist warns
"When this message sinks in, other countries will redouble their search for more attractive, readily usable alternatives."
Bernie's revolution gets a test run for 2028 in Michigan and Wisconsin
LA CROSSE, Wis . — Progressive insurgents Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sayed want to shake up the next race for the White House — a notion that will likely petrify many top Democrats.
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Pro-science group urges Mark Kelly to run for president in 2028
A liberal group working to elect scientists to public office has a 2028 message for Arizona Sen. — and former astronaut — Mark Kelly : Run, Kelly, run.
Sophie Cunningham Is the Anti-Trans Right's New White Woman Mascot
The WNBA star has become the latest symbol in the right’s campaign to define which women deserve protecting—and which do not.
Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry
The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.
No Dogs in Space is a music history podcast for true obsessives
Sadly, there hasn't been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast's series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season three, which focused on experimental rock.
Morrissey Cancels Las Vegas Residency Shows Days Before Opening Night
The four-night run at Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theater was scheduled to begin Aug. 14.
Iran executes protesters in public as regime expands postwar repression: Reports
Public executions returned to the streets of Iran last week as the regime clamps down on public dissent after months of war with the U.S. and mass protests in January.
Watch Charli XCX Join the Strokes for “Take It Or Leave It” at Outside Lands
“We’ve got a special little guest; a big guest. Well, a superstar.”
Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer, but someone else saved a stranded boat
Earlier this week, the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy rescued a small skiff stranded near Farragut Bay after running out of fuel.
Trump to Axios: "We are low keying it" with Iran
President Trump signaled on Sunday that he's prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount — as opposed to ordering a new military offensive — even as the country continues to defy the U.S.
TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
- Zoox to charge for robotaxi rides soon
- NHTSA exempts Zoox from traditional vehicle controls
- Uber invests $10B for 120,000 driverless vehicles
A Precarious Moment for 'Pimping' in Medicine
(MedPage Today) -- "How would you determine if this patient has a pure or mixed high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA)?" This was the question posed to me and my co-medical students by my attending…
Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread and is causing him pain, Hunter Biden says
In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Wisconsin Democrats’ governor primary is an all-out fight over electability
Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.
South Carolina’s Senate race tests Trump — again
The president’s initial pick for governor didn’t win. Can Darline Graham?
Historian Jill Lepore says Silicon Valley misreads science fiction and undermines democracy
On the latest episode of Equity, we spoke to Jill Lepore about "government by machines" and why Elon Musk is a bad science fiction reader.
8 Snacks and Guilty-Pleasure Foods Chefs Can’t Live Without
I asked chefs about the snacks, ingredients and guilty pleasure foods they can’t stop buying.
Is it wrong to send your kid to private school?
Editor’s note, August 9, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below was originally published in April.
Dropbox is a PC builder’s best friend
In 2018 I bet my reputation and self-worth on a huge crowdfunded game design project. It could have been a failure for many reasons, but the one I became most worried about was losing all of the work…
France’s Best Argument Against Racism Isn’t Working
The country’s most beloved men are paragons of diversity, but ethnic resentment is still winning.
Are Raccoons Evolving Into Pets?
The myth and science of the country’s favorite floofy, fluffy cuddle-badgers
How to staycation better
I have to be honest about something that is a great source of personal shame: I am really, really bad at taking time off of work.
The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate
There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.
Saudi Aramco extinguishes fire at refinery as Houthis claim responsibility
Iran's foreign minister reportedly said his country is not engaging in talks with the U.S., but added: "Messages are being exchanged through intermediaries."
Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species
The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact.
The doomsday threat we’re ignoring
Of all the extinction-level threats vying for our attention, AI, climate change, and nuclear war tend to get most of the airplay. But Annie Jacobsen thinks biological war should be near the top of our mental list of doomsday scenarios, too. She should know — Jacobsen has carved out a unique niche as America’s foremost […]
Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
The Cold War legend of Romania’s tank-melting laser
This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars , a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. Every conflict gets the legend it deserves. The French-born pirate Jean Lafitte became a “ battlefield hero ” while fighting for the United States during the Battle of New Orleans in the War of…