Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activists, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison.
Read More
It’s time to take genetic testing off the pedestal
Rethink how genomic testing fits into modern medicine. For years, genetic testing has been treated as something rare and exceptional—a highly specialized tool ordered only by geneticists and often reserved for the end of a long diagnostic journey. Not surprisingly, medicine has changed. Science and technology have advanced and patients’ expectations have evolved. And yet, the way genomic testing is used in practice has struggled…
Where to Watch ‘The Hunger Games’ Free Online: Philo Streaming Deals
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Little known hack: TV streaming service Philo offers a completely free alternative to its paid plans with access to a rotating library of free movies and shows — thousands at any given…
New Scientist Book Club: Read an extract from Luminous by Silvia Park
Seoul – the setting for Silvia Park’s Luminous – at night Sean Pavone/Shutterstock That summer was immortal. July was especially savage with sixty-two heat deaths in Seoul, punctuated by the spectacular fizzing breakdown of a GS-100 security android when it crumpled knees-first outside a United Korea Bank. A cleaner broomed away the remains. The head…
LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics
A request from Los Angeles police officials to boost staffing and purchase new vehicles in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been met with deep skepticism by City Council members who worry about committing funding amid uncertainty around the plan to secure the venues. During an hours-long budget hearing Tuesday, LAPD Chief…
Spirit Airlines set to shut down. What travelers need to know
Spirit Airlines check-in Kiosks sit idle at Oakland International Airport on August 13, 2025 in Oakland, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Spirit Airlines could shut down as early as 3 a.m. ET Saturday, according to people familiar with the matter. The carrier has failed to secure a financial lifeline to continue operating, though it…
‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Canceled at NBC
NBC has canceled the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” after two seasons and the mockumentary comedy “Stumble” after one season, Variety has learned. “Brilliant Minds” is based on the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” by Oliver Sacks. The series stars Zachary Quinto as neurology physician Oliver…
Wall Street Week | Warsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big
This week, The Fed made its call this week, but Kevin Warsh may be about to change the institution itself. And, AI made coding easy for everyone, and that’s the best and worst thing to happen to software engineering. Plus, can the same technology that unlocked oil and gas now unlock clean energy? Later, the…
Barbie Ferreira feels ‘scared’ of getting Botox, but why?
1 May 2026 Barbie Ferreira is “really scared” to get Botox. Barbie Ferreira is scared to get Botox The 29-year-old actress thinks she’ll get Botox treatment one day, but she wants to have an expressive face for the time being. She told the In Your Dreams podcast: “I haven’t done Botox yet because I have…
Space Out This Summer with Variety of NASA STEM Activities
Summer is “Go” for launch, and NASA has a universe of ways to help you to jump in, explore, and create! Whether you prefer to spend this season fueling your creativity, going outdoors into nature, or daydreaming about your future, NASA offers ways to take your interests to the next level. Here are some opportunities…