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Will Michelle Obama, Barack Obama Split? Couple Faces Rumoured $70m Divorce Over Endless Political Career

Barack and Michelle Obama face speculation about a $70 million divorce due to tensions over Barack's political involvement, despite no formal confirmation or legal filings supporting the claims.

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Patrick Radden Keefe investigates Russian money in London through a teenager’s suspicious death

New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe has become one of a small number of narrative non-fiction writers whose latest book is keenly anticipated. He has become such a byword for a certain kind of investigative reporting, he even cameoed as himself in the final scene of HBO hit series,…

The Conversation

MAGA pastor shrugs off Trump’s SA bragging, says ‘it doesn’t matter’ because God forgives and so do voters

MAGA pastor Mark Burns just made it clear he doesn’t think Donald Trump’s history of grabbing women against their will is a big deal – because God forgives, and so do voters. In a May 12, 2026, interview, Burns, who’s reportedly a spiritual adviser to Trump, told The New Yorker’s…

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The New Yorker Cartoonist Turns Existential Dread, Fantasy, And Social Anxiety Into Brilliant Comedy (19 Pics)

Through surreal one-panel comics filled with awkward conversations, existential panic, fantasy characters, office culture, and internet-age chaos, Schwartz has built a style of humor that constantly catches readers off guard. His cartoons often feel like bizarre little fever dreams, yet somehow they capture everyday reality with uncomfortable accuracy.

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Old-Fashioned Alpha Male? Pete Hegseth Mocked For Seeming To Wear Makeup At Hearing

Pete Hegseth faced backlash after a viral hearing video showed him making 'duck lips,' reviving denied allegations about drinking and his fitness for high office.

International Business Times UK

Barack Obama Shockingly Responds To Trump's AI Video Depicting Him And Michelle Obama As Apes

Barack Obama condemned Donald Trump's AI-generated video depicting him and Michelle as apes, criticising its racist nature and the broader implications of AI in political attacks.

International Business Times UK

A24 Is Giving the Hollywood Treatment to Everyone’s Favorite Chef

The legacy of Anthony Bourdain continues to loom large, from memes built upon his unique writing style to a more nuanced conversation about cultures and food. And now, that legacy is getting the A24 treatment.

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'It Frustrates Her': Barack Obama Opens Up About the Toll His Anti-Trump Stance Has Taken on His Marriage

Barack Obama admits that his political involvement, particularly against Donald Trump, has strained his marriage with Michelle Obama, revealing the personal cost of his continued public role.

International Business Times UK

Laurie Metcalf defends her choice to work on controversial producer Scott Rudin’s Broadway plays

Rudin is attempting a career comeback years after he faced allegations of abusive and violent behavior toward employees

The Independent UK

Alien Portal Claim Sparks Panic as 'Open AI Manager' Quote Is Debunked as Viral Hoax

A viral claim about OpenAI building 'alien portals' has been debunked, with no evidence supporting the story. The incident highlights the spread of misinformation online.

International Business Times UK

69 Times Tumblr Artists Couldn’t Help But Illustrate Something And Totally Nailed It

One of the things that made Tumblr feel so special was how creative its community could be. Its artists, in particular, played a huge role in that. Over the years, they made a tradition out of taking posts they loved and turning them into drawings and illustrations, just because the…

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It’s finally happened: I’m now worried about AI. And consulting ChatGPT did nothing to allay my fears

A highly alarming New Yorker feature on the machinations of Sam Altman drove me to test his AI for myself. The results were, well, highly alarming, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK

OpenAI Insiders Claim Sam Altman is Lying, Manipulative, and Untrustworthy in The New Yorker's Investigation

A major New Yorker investigation has reopened questions about Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI, drawing on internal memos, documents, and interviews with more than 100 people.

International Business Times UK

‘Almost a sociopathic lack of concern’: 5 biggest revelations fromThe New Yorker’s deep dive intoSam Altman

A deep dive into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is raising serious questions. Here are the 5 biggest revelations from the New Yorker’s investigation.

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A gangster, a bogus inheritance and a dead 19-year-old: the mystery Patrick Radden Keefe couldn’t ignore

When Zac Brettler jumped to his death in London, the coroner recorded an open verdict, admitting: ‘I don’t know what happened.’ The acclaimed author of Say Nothing and, now, London Falling, talks about his search for answers

PC Gamer

OpenAI reportedly kicked around an 'insane' plan to pit world leaders against each other like a Call of Duty villain

The company disputes the claim that such an idea was taken seriously, but ex-employees say it was real.

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Glen Baxter obituary

Absurdist artist and cartoonist who was a staple of the greeting cards rack and of publications such as the New Yorker

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'I'll do better next time': Artist apologises for controversial New Yorker illustration

The magazine's representation of actor Wunmi Mosaku isn't going down well.

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43 Comics By Caroline Carrington About A Short-Tempered Witch And The Brother She Turned Into A Frog

Comics have a knack for turning everyday frustrations into something we can actually laugh at, and cartoonist Caroline Carrington nails that energy with her delightfully mischievous series “Curses!” The comic follows a short-tempered little witch whose spells rarely go according to plan, and her long-suffering brother, who has the extra…

The Independent UK

How Lost Lambs author Madeline Cash became the year’s brightest literary star

INTERVIEW: Her unique take on American dysfunction has been praised by ‘the New Yorker’, but she’s also had to fend off rumours about how she earned her success. Annabel Nugent meets the novelist behind one of 2026's most talked about books

The Independent UK

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s Wuthering Heights divides critics

The new film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is released in cinemas this week. However, the bold and risque take on Cathy and Heathcliff’s forbidden love has divided critics, leaving it with a score of 71…

The Guardian - US

Bob Woodward says he is ‘crushed’ by Washington Post layoffs

Watergate reporter says colleagues and readers ‘deserve more’ after newspaper lays off hundreds of workers

The Guardian - UK

Woody Allen’s wife, Soon-Yi Previn, told Epstein that #MeToo movement ‘went too far’

She also smeared teen victim of former congressman Anthony Weiner as ‘despicable and disgusting’ , files show

The Conversation

Dexies, doof and depth: The Paris End’s long-form journalism moves from Substack to page

The Paris End is a weekly Substack email newsletter featuring long-form literary journalism and Melbourne-centric content. Founded in 2023 by Cameron Hurst, Sally Olds and Oscar Schwartz, it was envisioned as an outlet for writing about Melbourne culture, akin to The New Yorker’s treatment of its namesake city. Even the…

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Exploring the legality questions about Venezuela military strike - Roll Call

FactCheck.org takes a closer look at some of the legal arguments that have been made surrounding President Trump's regime change in Venezuela

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