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Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns
World

Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding faces one massive hurdle, celebrity planner warns

Celebrity event planner reveals what it would take to transform Madison Square Garden into a romantic wedding venue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.

Vicente Streich · 01 Jul, 2026
AI actors helped this micro drama app raise $100 million in financing
Business

AI actors helped this micro drama app raise $100 million in financing

Israel-based app Shortical secured $100 million from PvX Partners to expand AI micro dramas, highlighting investor interest in the category.

Lucia Moses · 01 Jul, 2026
Let's all agree that dolphins are the 'smart kids who don't apply themselves' of the Animal Kingdom
World

Let's all agree that dolphins are the 'smart kids who don't apply themselves' of the Animal Kingdom

From dolphins being overhyped as smart to talking birds and fire ants invading homes, these animal gripes will make you laugh and want to share.

Jarod Hauck · 01 Jul, 2026
OpenClaw is now available on iOS and Android, but tread carefully
Technology

OpenClaw is now available on iOS and Android, but tread carefully

OpenClaw has announced that its AI personal assistant is now available for smartphones.

Marcelino Leuschke · 01 Jul, 2026
The people getting rich off AI are spending big on some distinctly analog status symbols
Business

The people getting rich off AI are spending big on some distinctly analog status symbols

The AI gold rush has created a whole new class of wealth. Here's how some are choosing to spend their newfound riches.

Roya Shahidi,Mary Hanbury · 01 Jul, 2026
AI coding has split software engineers into tribes. Meet the fans, skeptics — and those in between.
Business

AI coding has split software engineers into tribes. Meet the fans, skeptics — and those in between.

The discourse around AI often focuses on those who entirely embrace — or deeply despise — the tech. For engineers, the truth can be more complicated.

Ana Altchek,Sarah E. Needleman · 01 Jul, 2026
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert condemns 'hate' against Alyssa Thomas while Caitlin Clark stays exposed
World

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert condemns 'hate' against Alyssa Thomas while Caitlin Clark stays exposed

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a statement backing Alyssa Thomas hours after Thomas blamed her for silence following the Caitlin Clark incident.

Raul Schoen · 01 Jul, 2026
'It's like a free down payment on a house': High earners are rushing to use this vacation-rental tax break
Business

'It's like a free down payment on a house': High earners are rushing to use this vacation-rental tax break

The Big Beautiful Bill made a tax loophole permanent for Airbnb investors. Here's how they're getting the IRS to fund their downpayments.

Alex Nicoll · 01 Jul, 2026
Netflixs Wonka reality show will use AI-generated voice of Gene Wilder
Technology

Netflixs Wonka reality show will use AI-generated voice of Gene Wilder

Netflix reality competition show 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket' will use an AI-generated voice recreation of deceased actor Gene Wilder.

Jeremie Torp · 01 Jul, 2026
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 1, 2026
Technology

NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 1, 2026

Answers to each clue for the July 1, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Lenny Fahey · 01 Jul, 2026
FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for July 1
Technology

FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for July 1

Everything you need to know to watch the FIFA World Cup on July 1, including the day's schedule, kickoff times, and livestream information.

Anita Shanahan · 01 Jul, 2026
OpenAI movie Artificial has a new home after Amazon dropped it
Technology

OpenAI movie Artificial has a new home after Amazon dropped it

Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI movie "Artificial" may have been dropped by Amazon MGM Studios, but it has a new home.

Mercedes Harris · 01 Jul, 2026