Jon Glass Named General Counsel of Merlin, Leading Legal Affairs and Partnerships
Glass joins the indie licensing organization after 16 years with Warner Music Group.
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Every Surprise Song BTS Has Performed on the ARIRANG World Tour (So Far)
The K-pop group has played two surprise songs during every show's encore.
Why are brands suddenly all about wicker on social media?
It’s never been a better time to be in the wicker business. Brands are leaning into the woven art form as a forthcoming movie has people asking “What if a basket could be a sexy man?” The film…
Sky’s Carrington says she never claimed that the Flagrant 2 foul on her was white privilege
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky says she never claimed that the assessment of a Flagrant 2 foul on her on Saturday in…
Iran demands U.S. pay for war damage before agreeing to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran doubled down on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. meets a sweeping list of demands. President Trump scoffed at those conditions, especially paying reparations to Iran for damages…
Now Rippling is counter-suing tiny startup Runlayer
This lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller- and buyer-beware market warning.
Ars Live: Ross Scott discusses the Stop Killing Games movement
Our discussion takes place live on August 11 at 3 pm ET.
Jackie, the California bald eagle who became an internet sensation, dies after illness
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California, died Monday after being treated for an…
Neil Leibman exits Texas Rangers chairman role to pursue new business opportunities
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Neil Leibman stepped down Monday from his role with the Texas Rangers as chairman of the company that oversees local television broadcasts of games, and…
- Neil Leibman resigned as Texas Rangers chairman.
- He pursued new business opportunities after leaving role.
- Ray Davis praised his contributions to franchise.
Biggie’s Manager Wins Court Order Requiring Faith Evans to Share Primary Wave Catalog Money
A lawyer for Wayne Barrow, who's the estate trustee for The Notorious B.I.G.'s mother Voletta Wallace, tells Billboard the decision is "a complete vindication."
Trump takes aim at childhood vaccines
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.
Food safety crisis deepens for Taylor Farms with salmonella outbreak
Taylor Farms, a major produce supplier and producer of finished food products in North America, is engulfed in a food safety crisis that's ensnaring some of the biggest consumer brands in the U.S.
With new open models, Meta pitches another reboot of its struggling AI strategy
Meta has been trailing competitors. Zuckerberg thinks he's found a way forward.
Congress' disappearing town halls
The congressional town hall is becoming an endangered species. Why it matters: August recess once meant lawmakers returning home to face constituents — sometimes friendly, sometimes furious.
Powerball jackpot reaches $905M for tonight's drawing as prize surges
With no winner since May, the Powerball grand prize ballooned to the eighth largest in history.
Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand how to live
Recently, a man I was rock climbing with told me about how he'd used AI to make a motivational poster for himself, which he'd hung on his bedroom wall: a bear, walking a slackline over a canyon…
YouTube is making it harder for creators to start earning money
YouTube is changing the requirements for creators to be accepted into its primary monetization program.
Judge dismisses charges against billionaire Adani, but sharply criticizes DOJ
A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani at the DOJ's request. But in an unusual twist, he refused to dismiss charges against some co-defendants and criticized…
- Federal judge dismisses fraud charges against billionaire Adani
- Judge criticizes DOJ for dropping the case
- Concerns raised over irregularities in dismissal decision
Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds
A reminder of the perils of digital ownership.
Spin Master's cofounder says your 20s are the best time to start a company
Ronnen Harary said people are less likely to view founders in their 20s as competition.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax
California's Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.
Anker’s travel charger works in almost any country and is down to $20
If you’ve got international travel coming up, an adapter is essential for keeping your phone, earbuds, power banks, and other gadgets charged.
Italy’s $4.7 billion cheese economy is feeling the heat as climate change threatens its cheese banks that hold Parmigiano wheels as loan collateral
Extreme heat is straining the vaults that hold Parmigiano wheels as loan collateral, and economists say the damage runs wider than the vault
What to know about Taylor Farms, the Taco Bell supplier facing recalls amid cyclosporiasis and salmonella outbreaks
Taylor Farms, a produce supplier for Taco Bell, has faced recalls amid recent cyclosporiasis and salmonella outbreaks.
Osteoarthritis of the Big Toe? Don't Wait to Operate
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with painful osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) -- aka the big toe -- would do better with immediate surgery than letting nature take its course…
‘Get a job, eat ramen like the rest of us’: A viral $20 burrito is sparking conservative debate over food prices
A viral $20 burrito is sparking a debate over food prices, and the affordability crisis , among conservatives and members of the GOP on social media.
Israel can afford to lose US aid
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day.
Save A Lot has closed dozens of stores in 2026: See a list of doomed grocery locations across 13 states
Save A Lot supermarkets are vital for food access in many of the communities they serve, providing an array of discounted goods in low-income, urban, and rural areas where grocery stores might…
Injured bald eagle presumed to be Jackie has died: Wildlife rescue
The eagle died nearly one month after she was brought to a rehabilitation center for treatment following a fight with two other birds, the Ojai Raptor Center said Monday.
Everything’s bigger in Texas: Musk’s planned $16.8 billion chip factory is five times bigger than the world’s current largest building
SpaceX and Tesla’s planned Terafab would span more than 100 million square feet and will assist humanity’s space colonization—according to Elon Musk.
White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Max Miller in final days
Ohio Republicans now have no choice but to rally behind a candidate many GOP insiders warn could cost the party a traditionally safe seat this November.
Americans are as unhappy as ever. Could ‘a happiness-segregated society by marriage’ be why?
Americans went through a "happiness crash" right after the pandemic. The ones who are married are the only ones who really recovered.
Tech industry is buzzing after a Claude agent hacked into a gym
An OpenClaw agent hacked into a gym's reservation system to bump its human boss higher on a class' waitlist. And the tech industry took notice.
- Australian man's OpenClaw AI agent hacked gym's reservation system
- Bot canceled highest-ranked reservation, moved Bird from fourth to third
- Bot drafted responsible disclosure email to gym's support team
Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
AOC joins thousands of women putting fertility on ice
While analysts speculate whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will launch a Senate or presidential bid, she's planning another part of her future: having kids.
Bluesky now lets you hide reposts from that annoying person you follow
Bluesky has added a new feature that lets you hide reposts from a specific person in your feeds. The tool might be helpful if you want to stop seeing reposts from that one person who clogs up your…
The People Who Bet Big on MAGA’s Future—And Lost
Some institutions jumped onto the bandwagon after the 2024 election, but it hasn’t taken long for those decisions to look shortsighted.
What makes Meta glasses cool also makes them super weird
The comical charm of Meta’s new AI-enhanced, smart glasses is that they’re seemingly made for someone unimpressed, perhaps thoroughly, with the way they’re experiencing life.
'I'll never bow down': Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independent
Alani Bankhead said Monday she will not exit the race ahead of Monday’s deadline, likely boosting the GOP’s chances of winning in the fall.
Colombia earthquake: Dozens dead, people trapped in collapsed buildings
The earthquake's epicenter was 5 kilometers east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Nirsevimab's RSV Protection Didn't Extend to Second Year
(MedPage Today) -- The monoclonal antibody nirsevimab (Beyfortus) consistently performed well against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related hospitalization during infants' first year after receipt…
Photos: European Rivers Fall to Record Lows
While Europe braces for yet another heat wave, prolonged drought conditions have dropped inland waterways to record-setting low levels, exposing long-submerged shipwrecks and affecting navigation.
Never Trump, Still a Republican
Why Jeff Flake still believes the spell over his party will break
STAT+: In surprise decision, FDA rejects radiopharma therapy expected to rival Novartis treatment
The FDA has rejected a radiopharmaceutical therapy due to manufacturing issues, halting what would have been a competitor for Novartis.
Dogs can tell if you're scared or sad
fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.
FDA to require notice of additives in food supply for the first time
RFK Jr. is claiming a win with a new proposal on the food industry's GRAS loophole; nutrition advocates give mixed reviews.
STAT+: Ban prior auth? And hospitals cut jobs
We examine a call to reform how health insurers do business, and a look at the impact of 340B restrictions.