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Stocks retreat after hot US inflation data shakes Fed rate cut hopes - Reuters
Stocks retreat after hot US inflation data shakes Fed rate cut hopes ReutersPPI inflation shock: Core producer prices hit 3-year high in July in 'head-scratching' inflation surge Yahoo FinanceBusinesses have been eating Trump’s tariffs. That’s starting to change CNNThe Case for Interest-Rate Cuts Is Weak. But Trump Is Still Likely to Get Them. Barron'sPPI report shows biggest surge in […]
Tapestry shares plunge 15% as Coach parent says tariffs will bite into profits - CNBC
Tapestry shares plunge 15% as Coach parent says tariffs will bite into profits CNBCMillennial and Gen Z customers are flocking to Coach. So why is Tapestry’s stock tanking? MarketWatchTapestry Shares Fall as Kate Spade Brand, Tariffs Weigh on Profitability The Wall Street JournalTapestry Tops Earnings and Sales Estimates. Why the Stock Is Sinking. Barron'sTapestry’s Strong Gains at Coach Tempered […]
Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more - NPR
Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more NPRTaylor talks football: Highlights from Swift's appearance on Kelce's 'New Heights' ESPN5 takeaways from Taylor Swift’s unprecedented podcast interview The Washington PostHow Taylor Swift's opening track ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ may take cues from 'Hamlet' USA Today
Putin to offer financial incentives to Trump at Ukraine summit - The Guardian
Putin to offer financial incentives to Trump at Ukraine summit The GuardianPutin praises Trump’s ‘sincere’ peace efforts, signals possible US-Russia nuclear deal Fox NewsUkraine war: US and Russian delegations head to Alaska for crunch talks BBCWatch: Kremlin negotiator speaks to CNN ahead of Alaska summit CNNRussia Seeks to Add Trade and Arms Control Into Trump-Putin Talks The New York Times
Florida to use shuttered prison as 2nd immigration detention center after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ - Politico
Florida to use shuttered prison as 2nd immigration detention center after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ PoliticoFlorida plans to open second immigration facility dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’ at a vacant prison CNNFlorida to Open Second Immigrant Detention Center Called ‘Deportation Depot’ The New York TimesGovernor DeSantis announces 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention facility at north Florida prison FOX 13 Tampa BayDeSantis: New immigration detention […]
Teacher charged with killing of hikers at Arkansas park pleads not guilty to murder - AP News
Teacher charged with killing of hikers at Arkansas park pleads not guilty to murder AP NewsAlleged Devil's Den killer investigated in multiple unsolved murders across US that have one thing in common Fox NewsMan accused of killing married hikers in Devil's Den State Park pleads not guilty to murder charges CBS NewsTeacher accused of killing parents on hike […]

Louis Naidorf, architect behind L.A.'s iconic Capitol Records Building, dies at 96 August 14, 2025
Though best known for the enduring Los Angeles landmark, Naidorf's legacy spans far beyond the legendary circular tower, which was the world's first round office building.
Pamela Chelin
In 'Highest 2 Lowest,' Spike Lee swings between tonal extremes, not always effectively August 14, 2025
Reuniting with his longtime leading man Denzel Washington and remaking an Akira Kurosawa crime classic, Lee captures energy and moral complexity, sometimes wildly.
Katie Walsh
Danielle Brooks had a hit with 'Minecraft.' 'Peacemaker's' return adds to her super year August 14, 2025
After a standout year with the blockbuster 'A Minecraft Movie' and a voice acting role in 'The Bad Guys 2,' the actor heads into Season 2 of 'Peacemaker' with co-star John Cena.
Manuel Betancourt
Before 'Matlock,' Kathy Bates worried her career was 'drying up' August 14, 2025
In this episode of The Envelope, Kathy Bates discusses starring in a hit TV series at 77 and Jason Segel explains why he finds the vulnerability of 'Shrinking' so fulfilling.
Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal
A nostalgic vinyl fair takes over the Sunset Strip on Saturday. Here are 5 things to know August 14, 2025
With live vinyl DJ sets and tons of records to sift through, this family-friendly event celebrates the 1.7-mile West Hollywood stretch as a legendary rock 'n' roll mecca.
Kailyn Brown
L.A.'s rebel architects, now elders, revisit norm-busting Venice Beach art scene August 14, 2025
Filmmaker Russell Brown gathered architects from an iconic 1980 photoshoot featuring Frank Gehry to look back at an L.A. moment when there was a 'spectacular fusion' of creative energy.
Sam Lubell
John Outterbridge's daughter salvages found art from Altadena ruins — with help from his friends August 14, 2025
Tami Outterbridge has launched "Digging Bridge," a project to preserve her father's artistic legacy with documentary and excavation of his burned Altadena property.
Lynell George
Why a streamer beloved by fans of British TV is turning to big U.S. stars August 14, 2025
AMC Networks' Acorn TV has a loyal fan base of comfy chair crime-solvers. To grow that audience, the company is recruiting U.S. stars like Alicia Silverstone and Brooke Shields.
Stephen Battaglio
Taylor Swift on Kelce brothers' 'New Heights' podcast: What we learned August 14, 2025
Taylor Swift reveals the release date for her album 'Life of a Showgirl' as she appears on Travis and Jason Kelce's 'New Heights' podcast.
Alexandra Del Rosario
David Ellison's plan to rebuild Paramount: 'Top Gun 3' and more 'Star Trek' August 14, 2025
One week on the job, tech scion David Ellison is settling in at the Paramount lot after his family took over the century-old studio.
Meg James, Samantha Masunaga

Sciver-Brunt stars as Rockets get first win August 14, 2025
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hits an unbeaten 51 to help Trent Rockets secure their first win of this year's Hundred as they beat London Spirit by 33 runs, ending the defending champions' perfect start.
Pupil who invented device to help homeless named among 'girls of the year' August 14, 2025
Rebecca Young, 12, was recognised for designing a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside.
EU sends wildfire help to Spain as death toll rises August 14, 2025
Spain has activated an EU disaster assistance mechanism for the first time in response to the fires.
Teenager's death after hospital failings is ruled unlawful August 14, 2025
An inquest jury finds 14-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz was unlawfully killed.
King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten' August 14, 2025
A service of remembrance on Friday will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
Watch: Every angle of largest cooling tower collapse August 14, 2025
Contractors say the flattening of eight structures was the largest ever simultaneous demolition of cooling towers.
Will Palestine Action protesters keep getting arrested? August 14, 2025
After the weekend’s mass arrests, what will happen now with the Palestine Action ban?
Burial 'fat tax' on wider plots at council cemetery criticised August 14, 2025
Following a BBC investigation, the council has decided "not to proceed with the plans".
'The culmination of a lot of hard work': Joy, relief and worry as students get results August 14, 2025
After a nerve-wracking wait, students react to their results and share what they plan to do next.
Cost of weight-loss drug Mounjaro could rise significantly August 14, 2025
The recommended UK price will rise by up to 170%, although the impact on consumers could be more limited.

xAI Was About to Land a Major Government Contract. Then Grok Praised Hitler August 14, 2025
Internal emails obtained by WIRED show a hasty process to onboard OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers to the federal government. xAI was on the list—until MechaHilter happened.
Zoë Schiffer, Makena Kelly
The Apple Watch Is Finally Getting Blood Oxygen Sensing Back August 14, 2025
The feature was removed on select smartwatches due to a patent-infringement lawsuit, but Apple has “redesigned” it.
Adrienne So
Christian Militants Are Using Instagram to Recruit—and Becoming Influencers in the Process August 14, 2025
An emerging guard of paramilitary activists are using social media and edgy aesthetics to build a new brand of anti-government, Christian nationalist militias.
Tess Owen
Senators Press Howard Lutnick’s Former Investment Firm Over Tariff Conflict of Interest Concerns August 14, 2025
Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are demanding answers from Cantor Fitzgerald after WIRED reported that the firm was essentially creating a way for clients to bet on whether Trump’s tariffs will be struck down in court.
Louise Matsakis, Zoë Schiffer
REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Review: All-Weather, All-Season Family Tent August 14, 2025
REI’s Base Camp is a sturdy, well-designed, well-built six-person tent to keep your family dry in the great outdoors.
Scott Gilbertson
Can I Drink Electrolyte Water Every Day? Experts Weigh In (2025) August 14, 2025
Electrolyte beverages are all the rage—but should you be consuming them in the first place, and if so, how often? Experts weigh in.
Louryn Strampe
LG B5 OLED Review: Subtle Luxury August 14, 2025
LG’s B5 is another great value contender, but is it the best OLED for your dollars?
Ryan Waniata
44 Must-Have Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials and Gear (2025) August 14, 2025
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
Brenda Stolyar, Louryn Strampe
I Replaced My Mac With an iPad for an Entire Week. It Went as Well as You’d Expect August 14, 2025
The latest iPadOS makes Apple’s tablet behave more like a Mac than ever. Can an iPad now finally replace a Mac for everyone? We find out.
Craig Grannell
The Future of EV Charging Can Be Found at Your Local Gas Station August 14, 2025
After a six-month pause, $5 billion in US federal electric-vehicle-charging money is now flowing back to the states—with a new catch that could make some gas station operators very happy.
Aarian Marshall

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