Thursday, September 3, 2026

Dolly Parton, Beloved Country Music Icon, Dies at 80

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80, leaving a towering legacy in music and philanthropy.

Edinburgh’s Festivals Reach Their August Peak

August in Edinburgh means only one thing,...

World Health Organization Declares Uganda Free of Ebola

The WHO declared Uganda free of Ebola after the 42-day threshold, as Congo's outbreak worsens.

Iran and Oman Discuss Framework Deal for a Strait of Hormuz Corridor

The two countries' foreign ministers say talks now cover a shipping corridor and a joint effort to clear all mines from the strategic waterway.

Julie Mehretu on ‘Uprising of the Sun,’ Her Stained-Glass Work for the Obama Center

The artist explains how a monumental commission weaves together Obama's legacy, African American history and the Ethiopian stained glass of her birthplace.

Awards Season Begins to Take Shape

Though the ceremonies are still months away, awards season has quietly begun. The autumn festivals and prestige releases have set the early conversation in motion, and the long process of building campaigns, generating buzz, and...

‘House of the Dragon’: Criston Cole’s Shocking Death and the Woman Behind the Arrows

Almost everybody hates Criston Cole, played by Fabien Frankel — and by most accounts he has earned it. The yearning, self-regarding knight is one of the most morally misguided players in House of...

AI Creation Tilly Norwood Lands First Feature Film Lead in ‘Misaligned’

The controversial AI "actor" Tilly Norwood is set to headline Misaligned, the first feature film to give the digital creation a leading role. Particle 6, the London-based company founded by Eline van der Velden...

From Nightclubs to Orchestras: Why The Buddyhood Publishing is Reframing Children’s Attention in the Age of Screens

The Buddyhood Publishing has chosen a subject many children’s and young adult publishers still handle cautiously: the internet’s effect on how young people think, compare, and form judgment. Its UNFOLLOW graphic novel series enters that space through fiction, using suspense and visual storytelling to examine misinformation, online pressure, and the hidden logic of the feed. Rather than urging readers to disconnect completely, the series asks what it means to stay online without giving up discernment. That premise gives the books their relevance. Across the series, young protagonists begin to uncover forces manipulating digital spaces, from algorithmic amplification to the spread of misleading or harmful content. Beneath the fictional frame sits...

World Health Organization Declares Uganda Free of Ebola

The WHO declared Uganda free of Ebola after the 42-day threshold, as Congo's outbreak worsens.

Billie Eilish Is Unrecognizable in First Set Photos From Sarah Polley’s ‘The Bell Jar’

It is a tale as old as Hollywood: a beloved pop star conquers music,...

Festival Season Opens the Race to the Year’s Biggest Films

The autumn film festivals are under way, and with them the annual ritual that sets the stage for the months ahead. These gatherings have become the launchpad for the year's most anticipated films,...

Ukraine Announces Plans to Escalate Drone Strikes Against Russia

President Zelenskyy said Ukraine plans to launch around 1,000 drones a day against Russian targets.

Speed, Accountability, and No Voicemail: How EMKAY Outran an Entire Industry

For nearly eight decades, EMKAY has built its reputation not on bold claims or marketing language, but on the...

The Startup Trying to Transform Health Insurance Rules Into Connected Intelligence

Every time a physician submits a prior authorization request,...

Liberals Want to Make Sweden’s Nuclear Municipalities ‘Rich Municipalities’

The party proposes paying local governments that approve new reactors, guaranteeing their construction costs and building regional training hubs.

When Entertainment and Fashion Fully Merge

The boundary between entertainment and fashion has all but...

World Health Organization Declares Uganda Free of Ebola

The WHO declared Uganda free of Ebola after the 42-day threshold, as Congo's outbreak worsens.

Xi Jinping’s Egypt Visit Signals Deeper China–Middle East Ties

Xi Jinping's state visit to Egypt marked 70 years of ties and expanding trade and infrastructure links.

Catastrophic Flash Floods in Nepal Leave Hundreds Dead and Thousands Missing

Flash floods across Nepal killed hundreds and left thousands missing, with roads and bridges destroyed.

A 95 Percent Drop in Strait of Hormuz Traffic Reshapes Global Shipping

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell roughly 95 percent, forcing global trade to reroute.

Ukraine Announces Plans to Escalate Drone Strikes Against Russia

President Zelenskyy said Ukraine plans to launch around 1,000 drones a day against Russian targets.