New renders reveal Samsung's Galaxy S26 Pro and Ultra, showcasing a slimmer profile and a redesigned camera module similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Both phones are thinner than their predecessors (Ultra: 7.8mm, Pro: 6.7mm), but retain similar display sizes (6.27-inch and 6.9-inch respectively). The report...
The Wall Street Journal criticized President Trump's tariffs, blaming them for August's weak jobs report. Manufacturing shed 12,000 jobs, and overall job growth has significantly slowed since the tariffs were implemented. The Journal highlights the contrast between the current average of 27,000 new jobs monthly versus 167,000 under...
Russ & Daughters, a 114-year-old Lower East Side appetizing store, is featured in a new cookbook, "RUSS & DAUGHTERS: 100 Years of Appetizing." The cookbook details the family history and recipes, highlighting the unique tradition of appetizing, which focuses on fresh fish and dairy, distinguishing it from a deli....
West Point's alumni association canceled an award ceremony honoring Tom Hanks, originally slated to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award for his contributions to portraying American service members and veterans. The cancellation follows other changes at the academy under the Trump administration, including rollbacks of diversity initiatives. While the...
The Justice Department opposes NBC News' request to unseal the names of two associates who received substantial payments from Jeffrey Epstein in 2018. These payments, totaling $350,000, were made shortly after the Miami Herald published investigative articles criticizing Epstein's 2008 plea deal. The Justice Department cites privacy concerns raised...
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Steam concurrent players surpass 562,000, a record for a $20 indie game, continuing to climb. Simultaneously, the original Hollow Knight is also reaching new peak player counts, exceeding 85,000 concurrent players. While Silksong lacks critic reviews, fan reception is positive (8.9 on Metacritic, 82% positive...
The 82nd Venice Film Festival concluded with its awards ceremony. Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" won the Golden Lion, while Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab" took home the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize. Other winners included Benny Safdie for Best Director ("The Smashing Machine"),...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s family members, including his sister Kerry and nephew Joseph P. Kennedy III, are demanding his resignation as Health and Human Services Secretary. Their calls follow a contentious Senate hearing where Kennedy defended controversial actions, including rolling back COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and firing CDC officials. ...
A large protest in London's Parliament Square on Saturday saw 1,000-1,400 people demonstrating against the UK government's ban on Palestine Action, a group designated a terrorist organization in July. Police made around 150 arrests for offenses including assault and supporting a proscribed organization. The ban, criticized by human...
Former President Biden will establish his presidential library in Delaware, his home state and the launchpad of his political career. A 13-member board, chaired by Rufus Gifford, will oversee the project. The library aims to be a center for history, learning, and civic engagement. While the exact cost...
