Month: September 2026

The White House has launched Trump TV, a 24/7 stream featuring President Donald Trump’s speeches, appearances and administration highlights. The channel arrives amid a dispute over White House press access after Trump revoked credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, which have sued over their exclusion. Major television networks subsequently suspended pooled video coverage, leaving […]

September 22, 2026

IKEA’s blue bag has apparently been moonlighting for 30 years. Its new campaign turns the strange, smart, and very real ways people reuse FRAKTA.

September 22, 2026

Jabberin’ Jack, an animated Halloween decoration from Mindscope Products, has gone viral after parents discovered suggestive lyrics in its song Wicked For One Night. A TikTok warning from a mother of three drew more than one million views and sparked debate over the pumpkin’s innuendo. Mindscope says Jabberin’ Jack is home décor, not a children’s […]

September 22, 2026

Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it extracted biometric information from billions of Facebook and Instagram photos without notice or consent. Families in Illinois and California claim facial data was used to develop generative AI systems and NameTag, an unreleased facial-recognition feature designed for Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The complaint alleges NameTag […]

September 22, 2026

Magic, telepathy, shapeshifting, or superspeed? Marvel has assigned every birth month a different ability, and the results may spark some birthday envy.

September 22, 2026

Ms Rachel has pledged $1 million to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, matching Macklemore’s donation following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s US Loop Tour. Macklemore committed his $1 million in net tour earnings to six organizations supporting Palestinians after controversy over his pro-Palestinian remarks at MetLife Stadium. Ms Rachel called on other wealthy celebrities to […]

September 22, 2026

A tiny wild cat from Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forests has been identified as Leopardus tilcayo, or the tilcayo tiger cat, a distinct species previously mistaken for other felines. The discovery began with a kitten found beside a forest road and initially raised as a domestic pet. Genetic research later confirmed it belonged to a separate […]

September 22, 2026

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September 22, 2026

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September 22, 2026

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September 22, 2026

We spent 15 years filling our phones with apps. AI could make almost all of them invisible… and the death of apps may already be closer than anyone realizes.

September 22, 2026

One of Princess Diana’s most famous fashion statements is back in the spotlight, heading on an international tour before returning to auction for the first time in nearly 30 years.

September 20, 2026

Converse has taken down a campaign image after viewers said its shadows and suspended shoes recalled some of the darkest imagery in US racial history.

September 20, 2026

Disney is exploring a ride design that could let wheelchair and scooter users roll directly aboard without transferring out of their mobility devices.

September 20, 2026

King Charles III has urged AI leaders to establish safeguards as increasingly powerful systems raise questions about human control. Speaking at a September 17 summit at Dumfries House in Scotland, the King acknowledged artificial intelligence’s potential to improve and save lives while warning of “existential dangers” if the technology falls into the wrong hands. Representatives […]

September 19, 2026

Busy boards, fire truck activity toys, and squishy buns are among more than 360,000 products now under recall in the US.

September 19, 2026

A fourth-century piece of Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ has turned up in a Dutch university collection, preserving the moment Odysseus’ crew makes one very costly mistake.

September 19, 2026

American Girl’s newest character is taking a page from the brand’s past while telling a very present-day story about confidence and finding your footing.

September 19, 2026

“Vibe coding,” “looksmaxxing,” and “Sunday scaries” are officially dictionary material now. Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new entries.

September 19, 2026

Guile’s flat-top finally has a second job. AMC’s new ‘Street Fighter’ popcorn bucket doubles as a wearable version of his famous hair.

September 19, 2026