California
'I got crushed': AI giants are funding ad wars in races across the country
In some races, the AI-backed political groups have spent more than the candidates they are backing.
The date archive
2026-06-21
190 stories. Coverage is grouped by its original source date, with VINI publication dates shown separately. Dates use UTC.
Technology
'Regime change but in a velvet glove': How Kevin Warsh has set out to remake the Fed
The first big announced changes point toward a quiet revolution, with task forces set up to rethink virtually everything done at the Fed.
California
'Toy Story 5' goes to infinity and beyond at the box office
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are all back on the big screen in "Toy Story 5." The latest addition to the 30-year-old franchise earned $312 million at the global box office this weekend. The release marks 2026's biggest box office debut yet.
News
7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Preliminary information shared by Chicago police indicate there have been at least two dozen shooting incidents since 5 p.m. on Friday.
News
7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening
Culture
A New Menswear Silhouette Is Emerging
From Dior’s nip-waist Bar coats to Prada’s ever-narrowing pants: clothes that expose flesh or hint at the musculature ripples beneath are defining a new menswear look.
Technology
Aardman Teases New Pokemon, ‘Timmy’ Series, ‘The (Almost) Untold Story of Danger Delilah,’ Aardman Academy and Looks Back at 50 Years of Clay Animation at Annecy
With more than 50 years of clay animation, Aardman unveiled a glimpse of a bright future this year at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, which opens June 21. The studio’s legendary trio, co-founders Peter Lord, David Sproxton and fellow director Nick Park, took the stage earlier today in Annecy’s main venue, the magnificent lakeside Bonlieu […]
California
Air Quality Alert issued June 21 at 1:32PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...The South Coast AQMD has extended an air quality alert due to harmful levels of fine particle pollution. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Northern Inland Empire, Downtown and East Los Angeles, and Northern Orange County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...until at least noon on Monday. * IMPACTS...Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, bronchitis, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
California
Another day of smoky air, nasty smells and many questions in parts of L.A.
From Dodger Stadium to downtown Los Angeles and the Eastside, Sunday was marked by periodic smoke from a Boyle Heights fire burning for a fifth straight day.
Bay Area
Around Town: Tunnel vision, chasing goals
Read about Palo Alto’s efforts to brighten the University Avenue underpass near the Caltrain station and about East Palo Alto’s month of soccer celebrations.
News
As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar
Vance and U.S. negotiators met with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne.
News
As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar
High-level U.S.-Iran talks on their interim deal to end the war have had a tense start in Switzerland
Technology
Aubrey Plaza Says ‘Kevin’ Is Canceled at Amazon After First Season: ‘Very Disappointing Since We Were Just Getting Going’
Aubrey Plaza took to Instagram Saturday afternoon to announce that Amazon canceled her animated comedy series “Kevin” after just one season. “Amazon Prime is not picking up ‘Kevin’ for another season,” wrote Plaza. “Very disappointing since we were just getting going. I want to say thank you to all the fans that watched our show […]
Bay Area
Bay Area lawmakers seek $32.2 million in emergency federal funds to fight grape pest
Bay Area lawmakers are asking federal officials for $32.2 million in emergency funding to battle a dangerous grapevine pest introduced into the region by Costco sales to consumers. Northern California, the heart of the U.S. wine industry, is threatened by an insect known as the glassy-winged sharpshooter, which carries a fatal disease that could wreak […] The post Bay Area lawmakers seek $32.2 million in emergency federal funds to fight grape pest appeared first on Local News Matters .
California
Bay contains microplastics 10 times smaller than previously measured, new study finds
A PILOT STUDY by the San Francisco Estuary Institute captures plastic particles in the Bay that are 10 times smaller than measured before, the width of a human hair. These smaller microplastics may account for the vast majority of those present in the water. The study could inform broader research on plastics and human health, […] The post Bay contains microplastics 10 times smaller than previously measured, new study finds appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 20 at 9:55PM PDT until June 24 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 1:34PM PDT until June 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest at southwest-facing beaches. High rip current risk and strong longshore currents. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions generated by high rip current risk and strong longshore currents.
Bay Area
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 2:45PM PDT until June 24 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...An increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
California
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 21 at 2:49AM PDT until June 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Surf of 3 to 5 feet with local sets to 6 feet, highest at southwest-facing beaches. High rip current risk and strong longshore currents. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions generated by high rip current risk and strong longshore currents.
Culture
Bebe Rexha Shuts Down Olivia Rodrigo Comparison: ‘I’m Actually Happy for Her’
Rexha has long been outspoken about the pressures facing women in the music industry.
California
Beloved Heavy Manners Library in Echo Park is moving — and it’s looking for a few good volunteers
The beloved event space needs more room for its books and events — and it’s staying in the neighborhood.
California
Black surfers mark Juneteenth liberation with paddle-out at Santa Cruz beach
For only the sixth time, dozens of black surfers streamed off a Santa Cruz beach Friday to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with a traditional ocean ceremony called a paddle out. The event at Cowell Beach celebrated the announcement of slavery’s end while also paying homage to those viewed as oppressed or marginalized. The ceremony was […] The post Black surfers mark Juneteenth liberation with paddle-out at Santa Cruz beach appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Bob Dylan Erects a Watchtower in the Desert With Moody, Magisterial Show at Palm Springs’ Acrisure Arena: Concert Review
“I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You,” Bob Dylan sings every night on his recently begun “Long Hot Summer ’26” tour, keeping a song from his most recent album, 2020’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways,” in play as a staple of his setlist. It’s a beautiful affirmation, as one of the purest love […]
Technology
Bose thinks it can be a media company for some reason
The history books are littered with the corpses of corporate record labels started by companies that had no business being in the music industry. Bose thinks it can be the exception to the rule. It thinks it can be Red Bull. And, while Bose has more of a right to dip its toes into the […] The history books are littered with the corpses of corporate record labels started by companies that had no business being in the music industry. Bose thinks it can be the exception to the rule. It thinks it can be Red Bull. And, while Bose has more of a right to dip its toes into the media world than Build-a-Bear , there's little reason to believe it can succeed where so many others have failed. In an interview with Business Insider , Bose CMO Jim Mollica said the company had created Bose Studios as part of a move away from traditional "campaign-driven marketing." A big element of that is going t
Technology
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Ignites to Series-Best $312 Million Globally, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Surpass $300 Million Milestone
“Toy Story 5” has ignited the box office with $312 million globally, ranking as the largest opening weekend in Disney and Pixar’s storied animated series. Those ticket sales include $152 million overseas as well as $160 million domestically. The franchise’s prior record-holder was 2019’s “Toy Story 4” with $120 million internationally and $238 million worldwide. […]
Technology
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest Debut With $160 Million, Shattering Franchise Opening Weekend Record
Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. “Toy Story 5” ruled over the box office with $160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the year over Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” […]
Culture
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California
Cal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools experiment
THE NATION’S LARGEST public four-year university may soon be barred from replacing faculty with generative AI as a bill backed by a union of professors comes nearer to reaching the governor’s desk. Few examples exist of the California State University’s attempting to replace faculty labor with generative AI tools, but the faculty union wants to prevent such […] The post Cal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools experiment appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
California union warns of mass exodus with Newsom’s return to office order
California state workers must return to the office four days a week starting July 1.
Bay Area
California's water crisis driving higher interest in desalination as a new source
From a fast-melting snowpack in the Sierra to over-pumped groundwater in the Central Valley and a drought on the Colorado River, California's water supply is facing enormous pressure. Increasingly, some believe the only real alternative is to draw water from the Pacific Ocean offshore.
California
Can a new commission remedy California's public defender crisis?
A new commission made up of legislators, public defenders, academics and advocates seeks to push California — one of just two states that don't pay for basic public defense — to begin providing resources and enforcing minimum standards for county public defender systems.
Culture
Chloë Sevigny Takes This Cool Girl Skirt Trend for a Spin
On vacation in Massachusetts, perennial it-girl Chloë Sevigny’s look combined indie brands, friend’s merch, and forever pieces to make the perfect summer fit.
Technology
Cinepolis Picks Up Australian Documentary ‘Shared Table: Regional Heroes’ for India Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian documentary “Shared Table: Regional Heroes” has been acquired by Cinepolis India for a limited theatrical release later this year, following the film’s world premiere in the international competition section of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). Directed by Melbourne-based Indian-Australian filmmaker Nandita Chakraborty, the documentary follows a group of filmmakers on an improvised […]
California
Civic impact: our continued reporting on Flock Safety
How is your police department using Flock surveillance data? The post Civic impact: our continued reporting on Flock Safety appeared first on Santa Cruz Local .
Bay Area
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of 'Assassin's Creed' maker Ubisoft, killed in plane crash in France
A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin's Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France.
Technology
Cold Court’s debut EP is an infectious, glitchy genre mashup
Cold Court is a brother-sister duo from Philly that seems to love nothing more than shoving all of their influences together in a messy soup that at least superficially resembles the hyperpop you've come to expect from acts like 100 Gecs. But, where songs like "Dumbest Girl Alive" goofily wink at pop punk and emo, […] Cold Court is a brother-sister duo from Philly that seems to love nothing more than shoving all of their influences together in a messy soup that at least superficially resembles the hyperpop you've come to expect from acts like 100 Gecs. But, where songs like "Dumbest Girl Alive" goofily wink at pop punk and emo, Cold Court are a bit more self-serious, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. The opening track on the band's debut EP \ (^_^) / (aka Hands Up ), "Nina", starts off sounding not unlike the dance punk bands that stormed the scene in the mid aughts like Fran
Technology
Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
The options before voters were business owner and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, a lawmaker and heir to the political movement of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, the nation's first leftist leader.
Technology
Concertgoer Dies After Apparent Fall at Madison Square Garden
The incident occurred during Saturday night's Goose concert at the arena, with the band saying it was "deeply saddened and heartbroken."
Technology
Concertgoer Falls to His Death During Goose Show at Madison Square Garden
A concertgoer fell to his death during a Goose concert on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, according to CBS News. Police told the outlet that a 51-year-old man fell from MSG’s 300 level and suffered fatal injuries just before 10 p.m. Authorities found the man unconscious and unresponsive. He was later pronounced dead at […]
Culture
Daniel ‘Danny’ Simmons, Artist, Author, and Philanthropist, Has Died at 72
With his brothers, Simmons founded the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, and his work resides in museum collections including the Smithsonian’s.
Technology
Dua Lipa Shares First Photos of Her Custom Chanel Wedding Dress
The Grammy Award winner and Callum Turner had a three-day wedding celebration in Palermo, Sicily, separate from their May 31 nuptials.
Culture
Ed Sheeran’s Dynamic, Hit-Filled Nashville Show: 5 Best Moments
Billboard highlights the top moments from Sheeran's Loop Tour concert at Nissan Stadium.
Culture
Ed Sheeran’s Nissan Stadium Setlist: Every Song Performed in Nashville
The four-time Grammy winner offered up a solid slate of hits when he brought his Loop Tour to Music City.
Technology
Electric air taxis are stuck in the courtroom
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on aviation, air taxis, and Wi-Fi speeds at 30,000 feet, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Last year, […] Joby flight at JFK airport. | Image: The Verge This is The Stepback , a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on aviation, air taxis, and Wi-Fi speeds at 30,000 feet, follow Andrew J. Hawkins . The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here . How it started Last year, two of the leading air taxi companies in the US, Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, sued each other , with Joby accusing Archer of corporate espionage and Archer claiming that Joby was concealing its ties to Ch
Culture
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News
FAA investigates incident that forced Delta flight to abort landing
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that forced one to abort landing in order to avoid collision
Bay Area
FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing
A Delta Airlines flight has to abort landing, to avoid an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway, according to the FAA.
Culture
Fabolous Hosts Father’s Day Luncheon in NYC for Fathers Impacted by Criminal Justice System: ‘Fatherhood Means Everything to Me’
The Brooklyn rapper teamed up with REFORM Alliance and Sei Less for the celebratory event.
California
Fairfield weighs 1% sales tax hike to avert cuts to police, fire and other city services
If your drive through Fairfield feels smoother, that’s because 3,085 potholes were filled last year thanks to Measure P, a local sales tax initiative approved by voters in 2012. On July 7, Fairfield City Council may put Measure P to the vote once more, placing a 1% sales tax hike on the Nov. 3 ballot […] The post Fairfield weighs 1% sales tax hike to avert cuts to police, fire and other city services appeared first on Local News Matters .
Culture
Fan Dies After Falling From Balcony During Goose Concert at Madison Square Garden
"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," the band wrote.
Technology
Fan Dies Following Fall From ‘Elevated Position’ at Goose’s Madision Square Garden Show
"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," jam band says after 51-year-old man fell to death at sold-out show
Technology
Fan Dies Following Fall From ‘Elevated Position’ at Goose’s Madison Square Garden Show
"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," jam band says after 51-year-old man fell to death at sold-out show
Technology
Fine Lines and Men’s Ties: What to Wear to Harry Styles’ ‘Together, Together’ Tour This Summer
From blinged-out menswear to tongue-in-cheek Zoë Kravitz tees and disco-worthy dresses, here's everything you need to shop before the big night.
California
Firefighters battle blaze at South El Monte shooting range
The fire resulted in a massive plume of smoke that could be seen for miles, joining the smoke that continues to emanate from the nearby fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility that has been burning since Wednesday.
California
Firefighters cite progress as Boyle Heights fire burns for fifth day
As the Boyle Heights cold-storage fire burns on, L.A. air quality hits "very unhealthy" levels. Find out how long the smoke will last and how to stay safe.
Culture
France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks. Tourists in Rome dunked in fountains. Spain's Basque Country canceled some sports and cultural events.
Culture
From the Archives: Tamasin Day-Lewis Remembers Her Father, Cecil Day-Lewis
Poet laureate Cecil Day-Lewis died when his daughter Tamasin was a teenager. This portrait, by Irving Penn, reminds her of everything she knew about him—and much that she didn't.
California
Gobernador Newsom declara Estado de Emergencia en el Condado de Los Ángeles por la respuesta al incendio en Boyle Heights
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California
Governor Newsom proclaims State of Emergency in Los Angeles for the Boyle Heights fire response
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California
Heat Advisory issued June 21 at 11:10AM PDT until June 23 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Daytime highs of 95 to 100 are expected, with overnight lows around 57 to 59 degrees. Elevated/moderate heat risk. * WHERE...Valleys and low-lying areas west of the Cascades. This includes communities in the Illinois, Rogue, Shasta, Scott, and Klamath River valleys as well as exposed areas in the western Cascades foothills, in eastern Curry County, and south of Mount Shasta. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat illness may occur for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without access to cooling facilities or hydration.
California
Heat Advisory issued June 21 at 11:48AM PDT until June 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to the middle to upper 90s possible. Hottest Wednesday. * WHERE...Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Western San Fernando Valley, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher humidity will have the potential to add to the heat discomfort in the afternoons. Temperatures are expected to cool slightly after Thursday but will remain well above normal through the weekend.
California
Heat Advisory issued June 21 at 11:48AM PDT until June 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Unseasonably hot conditions with temperatures up to the mid to upper 80s possible in Downtown Los Angeles and the low 80s in Inglewood. Hottest Wednesday. * WHERE...Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles. * WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...There is a high risk for heat illness for sensitive populations including the very young, the very old, those without air conditioning, and those active outdoors. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher humidity will have the potential to add to the heat discomfort in the afternoons. Temperatures are expected to cool slightly after Thursday but will remain above normal into next weekend.
California
Heat Advisory issued June 21 at 1:52AM PDT until June 23 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Daytime highs of 95 to 103 are possible, with reduced overnight cooling. * WHERE...Valleys and low-lying areas west of the Cascades. This includes communities in the Umpqua, Illinois, Rogue, Shasta, Scott, and Klamath River valleys as well as exposed areas in the western Cascades foothills, in eastern Curry County, and south of Mount Shasta. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
California
Heat wave expected to scorch Southern California this week
Forecasters are expecting 90-degree temperatures in downtown Los Angeles and the L.A. metro area — a marked increase from Saturday's 75-degree high.
News
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in the U.S. West
The Iron Fire in Utah's Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles, authorities said. The fire about 70 miles southwest of Salt Lake City forced the evacuation of Eureka, a city with a population of 1,000, and people at a nearby ranch.
Technology
Here are 3 big things to watch in the stock market this coming week
FedEx reports earnings, and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge is due out.
Technology
How Duncan Jones Made ‘Rogue Trooper’ Look Like a Studio Epic on an Indie Budget
“There’s AI — the film has no AI,” says director-writer Duncan Jones emphatically about his latest feature, “Rogue Trooper.” The subject comes up as producer Stuart Fennegan talks about how they got the stellar voice cast for the film: Aneurin Barnard, Jack Lowden, Hayley Atwell, Daryl McCormack, Reece Shearsmith, Sean Bean, Diane Morgan, Matt Berry […]
Technology
How Roomba started a robot revolution
If you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would just bump around your house, looking for something to suck up, until its battery died or its (way too small) tank filled up. Not that it mattered, though. You probably […] If you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would just bump around your house, looking for something to suck up, until its battery died or its (way too small) tank filled up. Not that it mattered, though. You probably loved your Roomba. You probably gave it a name. On this episode of Version History , we tell the story of the Roomba, and how it made vacuums lovable. The Verge 's David Pierce and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy are joined by iRobot's co-founder and former CEO Colin Angle to trace the robovac
Technology
How RuPaul Turned ‘Drag Race’ Into an Emmy Juggernaut
From his record-setting hosting wins to the franchise’s broader cultural impact, RuPaul’s run has reshaped both reality TV and queer visibility in the mainstream.
Bay Area
How the Bay Area Helped Shape US Soccer Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
A new KQED and Arizona State University project examines the people, teams and institutions that made the Bay Area a center of soccer culture and innovation.
Technology
How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Embracing Cinema’s Future: From AI to iPhone Moviemaking
As the line between film festival and tech expo continues to blur in China, SIFF ran filmmaking labs for work created by artificial intelligence, iPhone or virtual reality.
Culture
How to Buy an Antique Engagement Ring, Like Devon Lee Carlson and Taylor Swift
From sourcing from trusted sellers to settling on a design that feels totally personal, here’s all you need to know about buying an antique engagement ring, from Vogue’s expert jeweler and dealers.
California
How to deal with the smoke, health effects of Boyle Heights cold storage fire
More bad air is expected around the Boyle Heights warehouses that has been burning since Wednesday.
News
How window‑mounted heat pumps can give tenants efficient heating and cooling
Heating and cooling buildings consumes 35% of all the energy used in the United States each year.
Culture
In Honor of Father’s Day, 8 Treasures Vogue Staffers Inherited From Their Dads
For Father’s Day, Vogue’s staff reflects on the heirlooms they’ve been given—or, in certain cases, either borrowed or straight-up stolen—from our dads.
Culture
Inside Forest Lodge, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Grand Windsor Home
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Georgian house boasts marble fireplaces, a tennis court, and stucco pilasters—see a rare glimpse inside.
Technology
Iowa Anchor Dustin Nolan Calls Out ‘Sanitized News’ as He Quits on Air in Emotional Sign-Off: ‘We Have to Take People Out of Their Bubbles’
KWQC anchor Dustin Nolan gave an emotional on-air goodbye to his Quad City audience, announcing on Friday that he’s “chosen to step away from the new industry.” On his way out, he called out “sanitized news” and declared that it is the responsibility of journalists to “take people out of their bubbles and comfort zones […]
Technology
Iron Maiden Enforce Phone-Free Standing Area at Paris La Défense Arena Show
The rockers confirmed the La Défense Arena performance will be filmed for their forthcoming Run For Your Lives Tour concert film.
Bay Area
JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program
U.S. Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran's nuclear program and building out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran.
Culture
Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investigating the incident between two commercial flights that happened Saturday at Boston Logan International Airport.
Technology
Juneteenth Brought Community—Complete With a Soul Train Line—To Lauren Halsey’s sister dreamer Sculpture Park in South LA
The Juneteenth festivities included a performance by the Sisters of Watts cheerleading squad, and sampling of soul food from Hot Grease, a Black, queer-owned, women-led pop-up.
California
Juneteenth bus painting brings community together around mobile preschool in Solano County
For the whole week of Juneteenth, a woman and her granddaughter were at work painting a 40-foot school bus that serves as a Solano County preschool called Wee Count. Wearing paint-spattered overalls, Gail Byrdsong could be seen at all hours with her brushes in the parking lot of the Solano Yacht Club in Suisun City, […] The post Juneteenth bus painting brings community together around mobile preschool in Solano County appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Topper Karel Och Talks About the 60th Edition Lineup and Its Cinematic Ambitions for Regional Filmmakers and Beyond
Among pop-up bars, bandstands and opulent, 19th century spa buildings painted in sherbet pastels, the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival (KVIFF) takes place each year in July, at the halfway mark between Cannes and Venice. For those weirdos among us who make a chunk of our living running the gauntlet of summer festivals, the Czech […]
Technology
Karma: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Falls Off Stage Days After Enraging Swifties
A week after wearing a "Taylor Swift Is a CIA Psyop" shirt, guitarist plunges into crowd during band's Dublin concert
Technology
Ken Carson Returns With New Album Xperiment
The rapper’s fifth studio LP arrives on July 3
Bay Area
Kickstarter campaign aims to help popular Castro Valley toy store fight October closure
The Prize Booth, a popular toy store in Castro Valley, is preparing to close by October after losing its lease. It has prompted a surge of community support as owners race to find a new location before the holiday season.
Culture
Kim Kardashian Is Back Bleached Blonde and on Team Bob
A lover of a good hair transformation and a Marilyn Monroe stan, Kim Kardashian switched up her look to play femme fatale with a chin-skimming cut.
Technology
Kristen Kish Crossed Into ‘The Traitors’ Territory, But ‘Top Chef’ Is Still Her Emmy Focus
The Emmy-nominated host discusses her unusual overlap with Alan Cumming’s reality hit and why Bravo’s culinary competition remains the network’s longest-running series.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued June 20 at 6:35PM PDT until June 21 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...At the San Luis Reservoir with strong gusty winds also being observed along the Coastal Range (West Hills) north of 198. * WHEN...Until midnight PDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
California
Lake Wind Advisory issued June 21 at 10:56AM PDT until June 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...At the San Luis Reservoir with strong gusty winds also being observed along the Coastal Range (West Hills) north of Highway 198. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Bay Area
Letters to the Editor: Preserve a healthy Cubberley, protect democracy, support housing near transit
Readers weigh in on plans to rebuild Cubberley Community Center, protect democracy and address Senate Bill 79, which encourages housing near transit.
Technology
Lisa Lu, Centenarian Actor and Shanghai Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Reunites With Fans at Screening of Restored ‘The Arch’
Lisa Lu, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, joined a packed audience for a post-screening event celebrating “The Arch,” the 1968 landmark of Chinese-language arthouse cinema in which she starred. Turning 100 this year by traditional Chinese age reckoning, she made a surprise appearance following the screening that […]
California
Los Angeles Sparks vs. New York Liberty: How to Stream WNBA’s 30th Anniversary Game Online
The June 21 matchup marks the 30th anniversary of the first WNBA game ever played.
Culture
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MSGM Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
MSGM Women’s Resort 2027, Men’s Spring 2027: Somewhere, Anywhere
The map of Massimo Giorgetti’s new journey had no boundaries.
Technology
Man Dies After Falling at Goose Madison Square Garden Show
The band said they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” over the incident
Bay Area
Man dies after being ejected from boat on Shasta Lake
This is the second tragedy on Shasta Lake in recent months.
News
Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
New York City police say a 51-year-old man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden
California
Man fatally shot by L.A. County sheriff's deputies after stabbing a deputy in Lancaster
The man stabbed one of the deputies, who was taken to the hospital with noncritical injuries, according to the Sheriff's Department.
California
McNear: It’s graduation time at Mendocino High — in 1926.
On Thursday June 3, 1926, nineteen students received their diplomas from Mendocino High School during the annual commencement ceremony. This was one of the largest classes MHS had seen to date, consisting of nine women and ten men. In 1916, nine students had walked across the stage, and in 1906, five students. The 1926 edition […] The post McNear: It’s graduation time at Mendocino High — in 1926. appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Meet the Girl Dads ushering in a generation of Valkyries fans
Bay Area dads are bringing their daughters to Valkyries games — and finding it means more than just watching basketball together.
Technology
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans Are Getting a New Mule Makeover in Premium Suede
Jordan Brand's latest lifestyle slip-on will be released this year.
Markets
Micron’s earnings are a must-watch market event — with profit growth approaching 1,000%
Micron’s massive growth is “coming at nearly pure profit,” and that’s starting to have real implications for the S&P 500.
Technology
Moschino Appoints Loris Messina, Simone Rizzo as New Creative Directors
The founders of Sunnei succeed Adrian Appiolaza and their first collection for the Italian brand will bow in September during Milan Fashion Week.
Culture
Moschino Taps Sunnei Designers As Co-Creative Directors
Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo will step into Moschino's co-creative director role following Adrian Appiolaza’s exit.
Bay Area
Mountain View to launch Makers Market this fall
Mountain View’s downtown pedestrian mall is set to become a testing ground for local artists, makers and small businesses this fall, as the city prepares to launch a new Makers Market on Castro Street.
Technology
Netflix, A24 and Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ as Mubi Circles (EXCLUSIVE)
Several of the buyers who screened Luca Guadagnino’s hotly anticipated “Artificial” in the days after Amazon MGM Studios abruptly dropped the film have passed on acquiring it, sources tell Variety. Focus Features, Warner Bros.’ Clockwork, A24 and Netflix have all stepped away, according to those sources. But the Sam Altman drama, which is nearly completed, […]
Technology
Netflix, Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ After Amazon MGM Studios Dropped Sam Altman-OpenAI Movie
Meanwhile, A24 is said to have screened the film but its standing in the race to acquire the drama remains unclear.
California
Newsom's stance on controversial data centers about to be tested. Again.
Controversy over data centers has reached a fever pitch nationwide, and Gov. Gavin Newsom could soon find himself in the crosshairs.
Technology
No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space?
Elon Musk's SpaceX is betting big on orbital AI data centers. The public doesn't want them on Earth, but the economic case for space-based is questionable.
Technology
Olivia Rodrigo Earns Third Consecutive No. 1 on Albums Chart With ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
Olivia Rodrigo has earned her third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” bows atop the chart. The album, which was released on June 12, enters at the chart summit with 485,000 equivalent album units, marking her largest week ever and the biggest for any […]
Culture
Olivia Rodrigo Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
The set launches with year’s biggest week by units for a soloist.
Bay Area
Palo Alto looks to restore ‘parkland’ status to contested Baylands site
Fifteen years after Palo Alto voters agreed to let the city built a waste-to-energy facility in the Baylands, prompting complaints from local conservationists, city officials are preparing to restore most of the site back to its original use as parkland.
California
Penélope Cruz Gives Matthieu Blazy’s Reworked Chanel Cap-toe Another Outing in Los Angeles
The house ambassador paired cruise 2027 Mary Janes with a cuffed navy suit from the same collection for a SAG-AFTRA Foundation conversation on “The Invite.”
Technology
Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Sneakers Are Being Compared to Vans — and Even the Skate Brand Is Chiming In
Here's what Vans had to say about the comparisons.
Culture
Philipp Plein Spring 2027 Menswear
Philipp Plein Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Philipp Plein Spring 2027: Tailoring Twist
The designer blended tailoring, vibrant hues, refined streetwear and crystal-embellished designs.
Bay Area
Photos: SF marks Juneteenth with music, dance, and a parade
The city’s annual celebration marched from Market Street to the Embarcadero to remember the day Black Americans learned of their emancipation.
Technology
Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' lassos biggest opening weekend in franchise history with $160 million haul
Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" tallied $160 million domestically during its opening weekend, the highest debut in franchise history.
Technology
Polymarket reportedly paid people to post fake videos of themselves placing bets
According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on social media. WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos, confirmed the company paid them to create the clips. The videos […] According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on social media. WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos, confirmed the company paid them to create the clips . The videos posted on social media look legit at first, but there are subtle clues that betray them as fraudulent. For instance, when examined closely, one clip shows someone visiting "poiymarket.com" rather than po
Technology
Prada Men’s Spring 2027: The Jeans Genies
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons spiced up some up the most basic fashion ingredients — including jeans and jean jackets — and mostly shrunk them down.
Technology
Prada Men’s Spring 2027: The Jeans Genies
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons spiced up some up the most basic fashion ingredients — including jeans and jean jackets — and mostly shrunk them down.
Culture
Prada Spring 2027 Menswear
Prada Spring 2027 Menswear
Culture
Pronounce Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Pronounce Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
California
Puppets, performers and politics filled the streets at LACMA's first-ever Art Parade
The first-ever Los Angeles Art Parade and LACMA block party drew an estimated 60,000 to Wilshire Boulevard.
Technology
Qasimi Spring 2027: Unfinished Business
Hoor Al-Qasimi celebrated the act of making by exposing threads and revealing the architecture of her relaxed tailoring and soft workwear.
Technology
Raising the minimum wage has been a big political winner. Now it's running into resistance
Raising the minimum wage has been a progressive policy winner at the ballot box, but recent losses suggest an economic mood slowing its political momentum.
News
Redwood City School District regroups after parcel tax measure falls short
The Redwood City School District faces ongoing budget deficits, program reductions and additional challenges following the narrow defeat of parcel tax Measure C on the June 2 ballot.
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Redwood City School District regroups after parcel tax measure falls short
The Redwood City School District faces ongoing budget deficits, program reductions and additional challenges following the narrow defeat of parcel tax Measure C on the June 2 ballot.
Technology
Reese Witherspoon and the ‘Legally Blonde’ Cast Reunite in Mirrored Pumps, Strappy Sandals and Jelly Platforms
Selma Blair, Jennifer Coolidge, Ali Larter and “Perfect Day” singer Hoku joined Witherspoon at “Elle World” in New York.
Technology
Republicans buy crypto more than Democrats, data shows — what's driving the divide
"There's a massive, massive partisan gap," of crypto adoption between Democrats and Republicans. Here's why.
Technology
Review: Widow's Bay is a boldly original take on comedic horror
An eminently binge-able series that honors classic horror tropes while reinventing them in surprising ways
Technology
Richard Gere Turned Down ‘The Agency’ Before Signing on To Play CIA Bureau Chief After Re-Writes: ‘When Bosko Walks in the Room, He’s the Boss, and Everyone Has To Acknowledge That’
Richard Gere originally turned down the part of Bosko, the CIA’s London bureau chief in Paramount+ series “The Agency,” he tells Variety. It was only after showrunners Jez and John-Henry Butterworth re-wrote the part following extensive notes from Gere that the screen icon agreed to come on board. The show, which stars Michael Fassbender as […]
Technology
Rita Ora Gives White Knee-high Boots Three Times the Lace at Isle of Wight Festival
She paired the unusually detailed heels with a striped silver vest and bra and satin bikini layers.
Technology
Rod Stewart Uses Oxygen Tank During Concert After Nearly Fainting Onstage
"The show must go on," the 81-year-old rocker told the Utah crowd.
Technology
SZA Slams ‘Disgusting‘ Musicians Using AI, Says Platforms Like Suno Train on the ‘Best and Brightest Black Minds of Writers and Producers’
SZA took to Instagram on Saturday to slam artists using AI music generators such as Suno, alleging producer Diplo had equity in the company and was trying to train it on “the best and brightest black minds of writers and producers.” “We make up 13% of the American population yet influence the world w our […]
Technology
SZA, Kenneth Blume Decry Use of Their Songs in AI Training Data Sets
“I can’t imagine being proud to earn a paycheck obliterating the work and dreams of artists”
Technology
San Antonio Mayor Calls for Cancelation of Kanye West’s July 4th Alamodome Concert
"Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments in a city-funded facility like our Alamodome—not ever," Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wrote
Bay Area
San Francisco celebrates Black freedom at weekend Juneteenth parade: 'We're all people'
Under bright blue skies, large crowds gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth in San Francisco, dancing, cheering and waving flags in a day of joy marking the end of slavery in the United States. Now recognized as a federal holiday for the past five years, Juneteenth also represents a broader pursuit of justice.
Bay Area
San Jose students say short-lived fashion fads cost them money and promote overconsumption
Teenagers and young adults in the San Jose area are speaking out against the popularity of microtrend fashion culture for the environmental repercussions and expense of keeping up with it all.  “I hate microtrends because it’s just overconsumption,” said 15-year-old Naman Dhanoa. The term “microtrend” holds similar meaning to a “fad” or “craze,” distinguished by […] The post San Jose students say short-lived fashion fads cost them money and promote overconsumption appeared first on Local News Matters .
Bay Area
Santa Clara County to fund legal aid for Bay Area ICE detainees
Santa Clara County will be the first in the region to fund efforts to release every Bay Area resident unlawfully detained by ICE. County leaders are signing a roughly $200,000 agreement with La Raza Centro Legal, a nonprofit legal clinic based in San Francisco, to expand the Bay Area Habeas Network, whose attorneys work to […] The post Santa Clara County to fund legal aid for Bay Area ICE detainees appeared first on Local News Matters .
Technology
Saul Nash Men’s Spring 2027: Body Language
The British Guyanese designer turned corsetry, bodycon dressing and athletic uniforms into urban sportswear.
Culture
Saul Nash Spring 2027 Menswear
Saul Nash Spring 2027 Menswear
Bay Area
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44
It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. At age 44, Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon.
Culture
Serena Williamss Will Play Singles at Wimbledon
Along with teaming up with her legendary sister for doubles, Williams is returning to singles at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022.
Technology
Setchu Spring 2027: In the Net
Satoshi Kuwata turned up the experimentation a notch to make his favorite things — and one he despises — converge in this crafty collection.
Technology
She saved $24,000 to launch a craft festival in an old Joann store: 'This is my dream come true'
"This is my dream come true," says Tetef, a long-time events producer. "I just want to go to a thing where everyone's sitting down making stuff."
Technology
Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans
The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony's flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that's defined the last four generations of Xperia phone. It's not all different. Sony staples like a […] The 1 VIII doesn’t look much like any Xperia that’s come before. The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony's flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that's defined the last four generations of Xperia phone . It's not all different. Sony staples like a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot remain, and a few specific design touches, like a thick front bezel that fits stereo speakers, have stayed intact. Sony's ambitious prici
Technology
Spanish Filmmaker Carlos Saiz’s Intimate Father-Son Drama ‘Lionel’ Wins Top Prize at Transilvania Film Festival
Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saiz took home the top prize Saturday at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, as the jury awarded the first-time director the Transilvania Trophy for “Lionel,” a drama about a young man who embarks on a journey with his father, attempting to repair a relationship marked by years of absence and misunderstanding. Accepting the […]
News
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign
Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in office, but pressure is building as more and more Labour Party colleagues conclude that his time is up.
Culture
The Best Dressed Stars of the Week Delivered Playful Whimsy
Rama’s custom Knicks look! Zendaya’s fringe! This week was all about looks that did not take themselves too seriously.
Technology
The Latest: Vance meets Iranian negotiators in Switzerland to work on details of deal
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland for talks to work on key details of their interim agreement to end the Iran war
Technology
The Pain of Smelling My Late Father Everywhere
My father wore the most popular fragrance in the world. Now, I can’t seem to escape him—and the grief of losing him.
Technology
The best parents and leaders use a 3-step formula to help people handle uncertainty, says Dr. Becky Kennedy
Even if you can't control an outcome, you can still help your child or co-worker feel more at ease with uncertainty, just by how you describe a situation.
Bay Area
The mystery eating Ocean Beach alive
San Francisco is building a $175 million seawall meant to protect a threatened sewage plant. Scientists say it might destroy the beach.
Markets
The secret to wellness is simple: Eat this breakfast and work out at the right time
The key to a healthy breakfast is less about when you eat it and more about what you eat.
Technology
This Handbag Brand Is Keeping Luxury Under $500
Verafied’s versatile designs are created with style and functionality in mind.
Markets
This bull market isn’t going to end because of Fed rate hikes under Warsh
Warsh may hope the threat of rate hikes is enough. But stocks might gain ground if he does, and past rate-hike cycles can be a guide.
California
This startup wants to bring driverless freight trucks to California's roads, but drivers are pushing back
Founded in 2025, Humble Robotics is building self-driving freight trucks with no steering wheel, driver's seat or gas pedal.
Culture
Tod's Spring 2027 Menswear
Tod's Spring 2027 Menswear
Technology
Tod’s Men’s Spring 2027: The Italian Wardrobe
Creative director Matteo Tamburini referenced “Viaggio in Italia,” the photographic project conceived by Luigi Ghirri in 1984 to portray the country’s landscape.
Technology
Tony Leung Reflects on the Rise of AI and His Hopes for the Future of Film
In Shanghai to head the Golden Goblet jury, the Hong Kong icon explains AI's threat to creativity, how to keep young audiences in movie theaters, and his late-career swerve into European arthouse cinema.
Technology
Top Spring 2027 Men’s Footwear Trends Unveiled at Pitti Uomo
Brands put comfort at their core with premium materials, new technologies and innovative designs.
Technology
Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for solid returns
TipRanks discusses three dividend-paying stocks.
Bay Area
Torture didn't end her activism. Now her life is featured in the opera '¡Chicanisima!'
Olga Talamante's life of activism, which led to her torture in an Argentinian prison, is featured in the opera "¡Chicanisima!" by Opera Cultura.
Technology
Trump admin’s coal investments assist plants with repeated violations
At least three coal plants have been repeatedly cited for violating environmental regulations.
California
Trump’s DOJ Can’t Get Names and Medical Files of Trans Youth in California, for Now
Trump's Department of Justice is seeking patient files that include the names of young people who have been treated in transgender clinics, as well as hospital staff who have provided care.
Technology
Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian negotiators amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran's military said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to continued Israeli military strikes in Lebanon; the U.S. said it remains open.
News
Vance meets top Iranian officials as U.S. looks to prod Iran to 'turn over a new leaf'
Vance and U.S. negotiators met with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne.
Culture
Versace! Chanel! Bottega! Schiaparelli! See Dua Lipa’s Wedding Looks All in One Place
From an Ibiza bachelorette to her intimate London town hall wedding, and a three-day extravaganza in Palermo, Sicily: Dua Lipa’s bridal fashion is one for the history books.
Technology
Viu CEO Says Nearly 20% of Long-Form Users Now Watch Microdrama as Streamer Expands Branded Content and Co-Production Push
Viu CEO and PCCW Media group managing director Janice Lee said close to 20% of the platform’s long-form user base is already consuming microdrama content – and the format only launched a few months ago. Speaking onstage at the APOS 2026 conference in Bali, Lee outlined a strategy spanning short-form content, pan-regional tentpoles and ad-funded […]
Culture
Watch Gloria Trevi & Jacqie Rivera Pay Tribute to Jenni Rivera With ‘Un Abrazo’ at Auditorio Nacional
“I want to introduce you to a young woman who sings beautifully — the daughter of a dear friend who is close to my heart and soul," Trevi said.
Culture
What Does a Goth Girl Wear to Her Bachelorette? Vintage Chanel, as per Gabbriette
Mrs. Matty Healy-to-be Gabbriette embraced all aspects of the bachelorette experience on a trip to Las Vegas.
Technology
What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 years on
Brexit, short for British exit, became a reality on June 23, 2016, when 52% — or more than 17 million people — voted to leave the EU. Though the margin was narrow, the vote led to the most dramatic shake-up of the U.K. economy and society since World War II.
Bay Area
Woman killed, 32 injured on 210 Freeway after big-rig crosses median
Photos and video from the scene show a Target-branded big-rig in the median.
Technology
World Lens: How the Shanghai Film Festival Puts Its Faith in a New Generation
Major awards go to first-time filmmakers, reflecting a commitment to finding Asia's rising stars, while industry initiatives continue to help young directors get films made.
Technology
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Set for August Release During Extended Holiday Window
“Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” will arrive in theaters worldwide on Aug. 26, positioning Indian star and producer Yash’s forthcoming action drama during an extended festive corridor spanning multiple religious celebrations. The film’s release date – a Wednesday – aligns with Varamahalakshmi, Onam, Eid and Raksha Bandhan, creating an elongated theatrical window designed to maximize […]
Culture
Ye’s July 4 Concert Should Be Canceled, San Antonio Mayor Says
West's Fourth of July stadium show is scheduled to go on at the Alamodome downtown.
Technology
Zhang Songwen’s ‘Secret in the Box’ Brings Infamous Hong Kong Murder Case to Shanghai Competition
“Secret in the Box,” a period thriller revisiting Hong Kong’s 1974 Happy Valley Box Murder, held its press conference at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with director Frankie Tam Kwong-yuen and lead actor Zhang Songwen discussing the real cold case at the heart of the Golden Goblet Awards main competition entry. Directed by Hong […]
Technology
‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ Takes Top Prize at Shanghai Film Festival
The first feature from China's Zhong Kaifeng won over a jury led by Hong Kong icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai, which had set out in search of "surprises."
Technology
‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ Takes Top Prize at Shanghai Film Festival
The first feature from China's Zhong Kaifeng won over a jury led by Hong Kong icon Tony Leung Chiu-wai, which had set out in search of "surprises."
Technology
‘Criminal Minds’ Star Paget Brewster Tells TV Journalist to ‘Work at a Shelter’ After Mixed Review, Sparking Outrage From Other Critics
“Criminal Minds” star Paget Brewster lashed out at ScreenRant staffer Shealynn Scott over X on Saturday afternoon for her story lamenting the changes Paramount+ has brought to the long-running procedural drama. “Hello critic Shealynn Scott,” Brewster wrote in the since-deleted post. “You’re young. You don’t know that bad pics and bad reviews can lead to […]
Technology
‘Game Changer’ Built a Fandom on Chaos. Now Dropout Wants Emmy Voters to Notice
Sam Reich opens up about keeping the hit show in L.A., embracing its fourth-wall-breaking scrappiness and why an Emmy nod could change the streamer’s trajectory.
Technology
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Westeros and What Happened in Season 2?
“House of the Dragon” returns after a two-year break on Sunday night for Season 3, bringing “Game of Thrones” fans back to the dragon-filled days of Westeros. After Season 2 built up the Dance of Dragons civil war but stopped short of showing the first major battle, Season 3 will continue the action and kick […]
Technology
‘Legally Blonde’ Stars Reunite for First Time in 25 Years Ahead of ‘Elle’ Prequel Series
Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Ali Larter, Matthew Davis and Victor Garber stepped out at NYC's "Elle World" on Saturday.
Culture
‘Michael’ Pulls Further Ahead of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as Top-Grossing Music Biopic Worldwide: See the Top 25
It's closing in on Oppenheimer as the top-grossing biopic, period.
Technology
‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’ Review: The Beatles-Era Pop Singer Turned Star Producer Gets His Own Boomer-centric Documentary
Asher has a track record of achievement, but he’s also someone who gives off major boomer vibes; he’s got an aura, a mystique, a history of associational cool. "Everywhere Man" is well worth seeing, as long as you go in knowing that it’s a bit too infatuated with its subject, in that rose-colored Boomers "R" Us way.
Technology
‘The Fear’s Artist,’ ‘We Won’t Get Old Together’ Win Big at Transilvania Industry Awards
Cristi Iftime’s “The Fear’s Artist” and Marius Olteanu’s “We Won’t Get Old Together” won big at the industry awards ceremony of the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, with the two Romanian projects from the Works in Progress program being named dual recipients of the inaugural Transilvania HBO Award. The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) […]
Technology
‘Toy Story 5’ Lands Top Domestic Opening of Year with $160M, Hits $312M Globally
Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' is falling 69 percent, while sensation 'Obsession' will finally post a weekend gross smaller than its opening tally.
Culture
‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest Opening With Franchise-Best $160 Million
The fifth installment in the Pixar series features a new song by Taylor Swift.