MEXICO CITY — The FBI bulletin included a questionnaire and a plea: “If you and/or your loved one(s) were victimized by Aurora Phelps, or have information relevant to this investigation, please fill out this form.” The questionnaire spelled out the modus operandi of a woman who, the agency says, used dating apps to meet men decades her … Read more
We have an idea of what the solar system’s past was like: It was violent and chaotic. However, we are still studying how violent it was. Current models suggest that at some point after their formation, the giant planets went through a phase of such extreme instability that one or even two bodies the size … Read more
Since filing for bankruptcy in 2024 — and closing dozens of restaurants that year — Red Lobster has begun a turnaround: It’s appointed a new CEO, updated its menu, collaborated with celebrities, and exited Chapter 11 protection. The new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, told The Wall Street Journal in February that its sales were up 10% … Read more
On Friday night, Madonna and a dedicated legion of her fans descended upon the iconic Beacon Theater on Manhattan’s Upper West Side for the premiere of “Confessions II – The Film.” The screening was followed by a Q&A with the queen of pop herself, alongside directing duo TORSO, otherwise known as David Toro and Solomon … Read more
A series of military exercises taking place in empty buildings across the Southland are scaring residents and rattling neighbors as the sound of gunfire rings out in the dark and troops descend from helicopters. Multiple nights this week, the sounds of simulated urban warfare have erupted in the middle of the night in parts of … Read more
The much-vexed issue of Canada’s acquisition of Sweden’s new SAAB Gripen vs US F-35s includes a huge contrast in technologies and capabilities. Gripen is essentially an advanced conventional fighting platform, while F35 is a dedicated stealth multi-role plane. The current proposal is that Canada will acquire 60 Gripens and 30 F-35s. New Gripens are to … Read more
On the morning of July 15, 1992, 24-year-old British mother Rachel Nickell and her two-year-old son Alex Hanscombe stood on the stoop of their home and waved goodbye to Rachel’s partner and Alex’s father, André Hanscombe. Rachel and Alex planned to spend the day going through their usual routine, playing inside before taking a long … Read more
Their long and tumultuous relationship began when they were just kids. Even if you have just cursory knowledge about Eminem, you know about Kim, the subject of many of the rapper’s most disturbing songs, like “Kim,” and “’97 Bonnie and Clyde.” The two met when they were just kids (she was 13 and he was … Read more
This is very handy when you want to share an excerpt of writing in context, a concept that is totally lost if you just take a screenshot with a highlight. How This Works This feature is made possible by a web standard called Text fragments. It’s been built into browsers for years now; it’s just … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. OTT provider Sling is making its bid to be a top summer streaming destination, with a new deal that gets you access to the World Cup, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and dozens of … Read more
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brian Winch, the founder of Clean Lots. The following has been edited for length and clarity. As a young kid, I watched my parents work hard to keep food on the table. What is now called picking up a few side hustles was then just a … Read more
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV acknowledged Saturday as he headed to Spain that he’s competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend, and also declared his preference in the country’s biggest soccer rivalry. Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny is performing two shows of his 10-concert Spanish tour in the Spanish capital. Speaking … Read more
The VFX supervisor on Toy Story 5 revealed Friday that a “decoy version” of the animated film was created to keep Taylor Swift’s involvement a secret until this week. Thomas Jordan said at a SXSW London panel that only “a very small group” working on the movie knew that Swift had recorded “I Knew It, … Read more
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Worchihan Zingkhai, 40, a content creator from a village in Manipur, India. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. I’ve loved football for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a village in Manipur, in northeast India, football is everywhere. We don’t … Read more
Performance-wise, there’s no pedal-assist or throttle lag, as I’ve experienced on some cheaper ebikes. I thought this would feel unnervingly fast, but the sturdy frame and wide tires are incredibly stable. I felt totally comfortable going fast (for an ebike). I avoided taking corners and tight turns at full speed because the bike is so … Read more