🇺🇸United States · 20s

America 250 and the World Cup Summer

Maduro captured, government shutdowns, Super Bowl LX, Winter Olympics, and the 250th birthday of the nation — 2026 is already historic.

What's happening

milestones of 2026 so far

Jan 3

US Captures Venezuelan President Maduro

President Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a large-scale air strike. The operation sent shockwaves through Latin America and international diplomacy.

Highly sensitive — international military action, geopolitical implications

Jan 17

US Tariffs on Europe — 10% on All Goods

Trump confirmed that European countries will be hit with a 10% tariff on all goods exported to the US from February 1, amid the dispute over Greenland.

Trade policy — factual reporting

Jan 20

US Officially Leaves the World Health Organization

The United States officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, a move first announced during Trump's second term.

Politically divisive — factual reporting

Feb 3

Government Shutdown Ends After Two Weeks

The government shutdown ended with a bill that funded DHS for two weeks. The recurring shutdowns reflected deepening dysfunction in Washington.

Feb 8

Super Bowl LX — Seahawks over Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. America's biggest annual sports spectacle delivered again.

March 2025

Death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Subsequent U.S.-Israeli Military Operations

The killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S. and Israeli military operation marked a major escalation in Middle East tensions, resulting in retaliatory Iranian missile strikes and the first American casualties in the conflict.

March 2025

Israeli Soldiers Kill Family in West Bank Incident

Israeli soldiers fired on a car in the occupied West Bank, killing four people including two children. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions.

January 2025

U.S. and Israeli War on Iran Escalates

Major military conflict between U.S., Israel, and Iran enters fourth week with strikes on nuclear facilities and threats to power plants, significantly impacting global economy and energy markets.

Palm Sunday 2024

Pope Leo XIV Rejects Claims That God Justifies War

Pope Leo XIV rejected theological justifications for war and prayed for Christians in the Middle East during Palm Sunday Mass, addressing ongoing regional conflicts.

2024

NASA's Artemis II Lunar Flyby Mission

NASA's Artemis II crew completes lunar flyby, passing within 4,000 miles of the Moon's surface. A major milestone in the program to return humans to the Moon.

This week

Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat in Historic Hungary Election

Hungarian voters turned out in record numbers since the 1990s to end Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year reign, potentially reshaping Hungary's relationship with the European Union and marking a significant shift in European politics.

This week

Rory McIlroy Wins Masters for Second Year in a Row

Rory McIlroy won the Masters Championship back-to-back, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods in this rare achievement in professional golf history.

Friday

Severe Tornado Outbreak Across Midwest

At least 66 tornado reports submitted across multiple states in significant severe weather event, prompting widespread community cleanup efforts.

Recent

U.S. Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. takes custody of Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz after firing on engine room, significant geopolitical incident in critical shipping route.

Saturday, 2026

White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton resulted in evacuations and arrests, marking a significant security breach at a major Washington event.

This week

Remains of US Soldier Missing in Morocco Recovered

The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military drills in Morocco were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the conclusion of a significant military search and recovery operation.

Past Week

Supreme Court Ruling Affects Voting Rights at Local Level

Supreme Court decision impacts the Voting Rights Act's application to local elections and racial-minority voter protections, with significant implications for electoral representation.

Past Week

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency

World Health Organization declares an ebola outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, signaling serious global health threat.

This week

China Launches Shenzhou 23 with Year-Long Space Station Mission

China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts to its space station, with one astronaut scheduled for a yearlong stay to conduct space exploration research.

This week

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads Across Central Africa

Fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo threatens ten countries as cases rise amid armed conflict and public distrust, posing significant public health crisis.

Weekend (recent)

U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iranian Military Sites

U.S. aircraft conducted military strikes against Iranian military installations, including sites on Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Monday

7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

A major offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 19 people and injuring over 200 others, with a tsunami generated in the region.

Monday

Israel and Iran Exchange Missile Fire in Major Escalation

Israel and Iran exchanged direct missile and drone strikes in a significant military escalation, marking a major development in Middle East tensions and regional conflict.

Week of December 2024

U.S. and Iran Reach Deal to End War

The United States and Iran announced a major agreement to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant breakthrough in Middle Eastern geopolitics and global economics.

Week of June 2024

U.S. and Iran Agree to Roadmap for Nuclear Deal

The United States and Iran announced agreement on a roadmap toward a final nuclear agreement, marking a significant diplomatic development in long-standing tensions.

Week of June 2024

Abortion Pills via Telehealth Circumvent State Bans

Despite state-level abortion restrictions, telehealth providers have facilitated a near-doubling of abortions through mail delivery of abortion pills across state lines.

Week of July 2024

Trump Administration's Small Modular Reactor Program Reaches Testing Phase

A Trump administration initiative enables small companies to accelerate testing of new nuclear reactor designs, marking significant progress in advanced nuclear energy development.

This week

Trump Administration Changes Immigration Policy for Spouses of U.S. Citizens

The Trump administration ended the traditional expedited immigration pathway for spouses of U.S. citizens, marking a significant shift in American immigration law and policy.

This week

Trump Pushes NATO Allies on Defense Spending at Annual Summit

President Trump attended the NATO summit in Ankara to enforce increased defense spending commitments from allied nations, continuing pressure on military budget increases.

Past Week

U.S. Escalates Military Strikes Against Iran

The United States conducted strikes against Iran for a third consecutive weekend as Iran retaliated by striking targets in the Gulf region, marking a significant escalation in Middle East tensions.

Past Week

Colorado Addresses EV Battery Recycling Economics

Colorado implements a solution to the electric vehicle battery recycling crisis, where recycling costs exceed battery value. This addresses a critical sustainability challenge for the growing EV industry.

2026

Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain defeated Argentina to win its second FIFA World Cup title, demonstrating defensive excellence against top-ranked teams.

August 2026

Escalation of U.S.-Iran Military Conflict

The United States carried out a wave of strikes against Iran as military tensions between the two nations escalated significantly.

Week of [current date]

Major Changes to SNAP Food Assistance Program Result in 4 Million Losing Benefits

Over 4 million Americans lost food stamp assistance following sweeping changes to SNAP, marking a significant shift in federal social safety net policy with potential long-term impacts on food security.

Week of [current date]

South Korea Abandons 'Denuclearization-First' Policy Toward North Korea

South Korea shifts its long-standing diplomatic strategy by moving away from prioritizing immediate denuclearization of North Korea, representing a significant change in regional geopolitical approach.

2025

Next-Generation Small Nuclear Reactors Come Online

Small modular reactors begin deployment at Atomic City, Idaho, representing a significant shift in U.S. nuclear energy strategy and infrastructure modernization.

August 2024

Tommy John, Namesake of Pioneering Elbow Surgery, Dies at 83

MLB pitcher Tommy John, whose name became synonymous with ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery after his career-saving 1974 procedure, passed away at 83. His legacy fundamentally changed sports medicine.

August 11-14, 2024

Record Flooding in Indiana

Severe flooding impacted Indiana after over 11 inches of rainfall in three days, causing record water levels and significant damage to communities near Indianapolis.

August 2024

Trump Administration's 75-Country Visa Ban Ruled Illegal by Federal Judge

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's policy to stop issuing visas to citizens of 75 countries was illegal. The administration claimed these nations' citizens were likely to need public assistance.

August 2024

Major Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Thousands in Reno, Nevada

A human-caused wildfire burned over 15,000 acres in Reno, Nevada, forcing nearly 90,000 people to evacuate. The fire was zero percent contained at time of reporting.

Week of [Date]

U.S.-Venezuela Oil Agreement

The U.S. and Venezuela entered into a significant oil deal involving development of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, marking a major shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations and energy policy.

Week of [Date]

Hidden Toll of Heat-Related Deaths in the U.S.

An NPR investigation revealed that heat-related deaths in the United States occur far more frequently than official statistics indicate, highlighting a significant public health crisis.

Week of [date]

Germany's Far-Right AfD Achieves Electoral Breakthrough

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party doubled its vote share in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, marking a significant political shift in Europe and raising questions about far-right momentum in Western democracies.

Week of [date]

AI Leaders Call for Development Slowdown

Leading artificial intelligence company executives publicly call for a slowdown in AI development, marking a significant moment in the debate over responsible AI advancement and regulation.

Week of [date]

Evanston Reparations Program Under Legal Challenge

Evanston, Illinois becomes the first U.S. city to implement reparations for Black residents affected by historical discrimination, facing opposition from the Justice Department in a landmark case.

September 2024

World Leaders Convene at United Nations General Assembly Amid Global Conflicts

U.N. General Assembly convenes as Secretary-General António Guterres addresses ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, marking a critical moment in multilateral diplomacy.

Week of [current date]

Trump Administration Cancels $810 Million in Congressional Spending

President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in Congressionally approved spending, raising legal questions about executive power and budgetary authority.

Week of [current date]

Artificial Intelligence Integration in U.S. Schools Accelerates Without Comprehensive Research

Schools across the U.S. are rapidly adopting AI tools for lesson planning and student feedback despite limited research on educational outcomes and long-term impacts.

October 2024

Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Brain Activity Research

Three scientists received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries on mechanisms controlling brain activity, advancing neuroscience understanding.

October 2024

Supreme Court Hears Major Climate Change Case

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a significant climate change case with potential implications extending beyond environmental policy to broader regulatory authority.

This week

Americans Win Nobel Prize in Economics for Boom-Bust Cycle Research

Two American economists awarded Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on understanding and mitigating economic boom-and-bust cycles to reduce unemployment and inflation.

What's playing

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What's in cinemas

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Emerald Fennell — Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Fennell's bold, gothic take on Brontë.

Crime 101

Crime 101

Bart Layton — Hemsworth, Ruffalo, Keoghan — LA jewel heist on the 101.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Nia DaCosta — The infected return. Ralph Fiennes. 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Scream 7

Scream 7

Kevin Williamson — Neve Campbell returns. Ghostface targets Sidney's daughter.

Greenland 2: Migration

Greenland 2: Migration

Ric Roman Waugh — Gerard Butler survives post-comet Europe.

Mercy

Mercy

— In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innoce

Shelter

Shelter

— A man living in self-imposed exile on a remote island rescues a young girl from a violent storm, setting off a chain of

GOAT

GOAT

— Will, a small goat with big dreams, gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity

Marty Supreme

Marty Supreme

— Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

Return to Silent Hill

Return to Silent Hill

— When James receives a mysterious letter from his lost love Mary, he is drawn to Silent Hill—a once-familiar town now con

Arco

Arco

— 10-year-old Arco lives in a far future. During his first flight in his rainbow suit, he loses control and falls into the

Whistle

Whistle

— A misfit group of unwitting high school students stumble upon a cursed object, an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. They disc

Hoppers

Hoppers

— Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicat

Cold Storage

Cold Storage

— When a mutating, highly contagious fungus escapes a sealed facility, two employees – joined by a grizzled bioterror oper

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die

— A 'Man from the Future' arrives at an LA diner where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to j

Alpha

Alpha

— Alpha, a troubled 13-year-old lives with her single mom. Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a ta

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

— After his estranged son gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby must return to Birmingham to sa

Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary

— Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he g

How to Make a Killing

How to Make a Killing

— Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inhe

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

— Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., w

The Bride!

The Bride!

— A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for

Lee Cronin's The Mummy

Lee Cronin's The Mummy

— The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is sh

undertone

undertone

— The host of a popular paranormal podcast becomes haunted by terrifying recordings mysteriously sent her way.

Ready or Not: Here I Come

Ready or Not: Here I Come

— Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she’s reached the next level of the

Apex

Apex

— A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunn

Michael

Michael

— The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the musi

They Will Kill You

They Will Kill You

— A woman answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise, unaware that she is enteri

The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Devil Wears Prada 2

— Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo r

Swapped

Swapped

— A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set o

Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat II

— The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds ba

Obsession

Obsession

— After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exac

Backrooms

Backrooms

— A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Mandalorian and Grogu

— The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic

In the Grey

In the Grey

— A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the

Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe

— After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home sh

Disclosure Day

Disclosure Day

— If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?

Toy Story 5

Toy Story 5

— When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's job

The Furious

The Furious

— After Wang Wei's daughter is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets o

Scary Movie

Scary Movie

— Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshai

Supergirl

Supergirl

— When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins force

Citizen Vigilante

Citizen Vigilante

— A man takes justice into his own hands, hunting down criminals. His vigilante crusade makes him a social media star but

Moana

Moana

— Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with in

The Odyssey

The Odyssey

— Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

— Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends m

Minions & Monsters

Minions & Monsters

— This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars,

Evil Dead Burn

Evil Dead Burn

— After her husband's abrupt death, Alice seeks solace with his remaining family — descendants of a leading researcher on

Colony

Colony

— Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conferen

The End of Oak Street

The End of Oak Street

— After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, th

Mutiny

Mutiny

— After witnessing his billionaire boss' murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man

Pinocchio: Unstrung

Pinocchio: Unstrung

— Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a r

Coyote vs. Acme

Coyote vs. Acme

— After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

— A powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches as a gritty, violent underworld power str

Ghost in the Cell

Ghost in the Cell

— In a notorious prison, an invisible force begins killing inmates brutally, compelling enemy gangs and corrupt guards to

Resident Evil

Resident Evil

— Medical courier Bryan unwittingly finds himself fighting for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around

Heart of the Beast

Heart of the Beast

— After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded d

Digger

Digger

— The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he'

The Uprising

The Uprising

— As war and plague devastate 14th-century England, a humble peasant ignites a rebellion, uniting an army of commoners to

Fall 2: Deadpoint

Fall 2: Deadpoint

— On a perilous climb across Thailand's Mount Kwan, two climbers become trapped thousands of feet above the ground, where

The Fix

The Fix

— Disillusioned by the end of the war in Afghanistan, a group of disgraced, war-torn ex-CIA operatives set out to Tehran t

Animals

Animals

— When the son of an L.A. mayoral candidate is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom paym

What's on TV

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

2026 — A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and

56 Days

2026 — When an unidentified body is found in a luxury apartment linked to Oliver Kennedy and his girlfriend Ciara Wyse, Detectives Lee Reardon and Karl Conno

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

2026 — Merlin, the immortal son of the bard Taliesin and Atlantean Princess Charis, is followed through his tragic upbringing, descent into madness, and shoc

Memory of a Killer

2026 — Angelo Doyle lives two totally separate lives — fearsome NYC hitman and sleepy upstate Cooperstown photocopier salesman and father. Both of them are t

Strip Law

2026 — An uptight lawyer teams with a flashy Las Vegas magician to bring some pizzazz to the city's stupidest cases in this adult animated comedy.

Scrubs

2026 — J.D. & Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time–medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of t

Young Sherlock

2026 — Sherlock Holmes is a disgraced young man, raw and unfiltered, when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder case that threatens his liberty. His first

Marshals

2026 — With the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Kayce Dutton joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring rang

Vladimir

2026 — When an English professor becomes obsessed with a handsome new colleague, her already complicated marriage and career are thrown into total chaos.

Scarpetta

2026 — Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta returns to her position as Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, where she investigates a haunting murder

Rooster

2026 — On a college campus, an author navigates a complicated relationship with his daughter.

The Madison

2026 — The Clyburns uproot their comfortable New York City lives to the wild, untamed beauty of Montana's Madison River Valley on a search for connection.

Something Very Bad is Going to Happen

2026 — A bride has a feeling that something horrifying will happen at her wedding — and the closer to the altar she gets, the worse it becomes.

Detective Hole

2026 — When a series of ritualistic murders hits Oslo, a gifted detective must navigate a puzzle of patterns, corruption and his own demons to catch the kill

Dear Killer Nannies

2026 — Juan Pablo, Pablo Escobar's son, has an atypical childhood and lives surrounded by hitmen who work as his nannies. He idealizes his father, considerin

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

2026 — After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his pres

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

2026 — After the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.

The Audacity

2026 — Inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, a data-mining CEO strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power in this darkly comedic look at the

The Testaments

2026 — Growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known. As a new generation of young women grapple with the bleak future that awaits them, they will be forc

Margo's Got Money Troubles

2026 — The daughter of a former Hooter's waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo is a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. Faced with a new baby, mount

Stranger Things: Tales from '85

2026 — Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strang

Man on Fire

2026 — Haunted by his past and hunted by his enemies, a Special Forces veteran fights to keep a teenage girl alive on the deadly streets of Rio de Janeiro.

Widow's Bay

2026 — The mayor of a New England town resolves to turn it into the next tourist hot spot, despite local warnings that it's cursed.

M.I.A.

2026 — Restless in the Florida Keys, Etta Tiger Jonze dreams of a life in Miami's glittering, sub-tropical kingdom. When her family's drug-running business s

Off Campus

2026 — Hannah Wells tutors hockey captain Garrett Graham to win over her crush. Their deal becomes real connection as they face their pasts. Friends Logan, D

Dutton Ranch

2026 — Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton gamble everything on a new life in South Texas, but the promise of building a future far from the ghosts of Yellowstone qu

Nemesis

2026 — A relentless LAPD cop becomes obsessed with taking down the master thief behind a string of daring heists — and only one can come out on top.

The Boroughs

2026 — In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don't have: t

Spider-Noir

2026 — Ben Reilly, an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, is forced to grapple with his past life as the city's one and only s

Cape Fear

2026 — A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden when Max Cady, the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars,

Every Year After

2026 — Six summers to fall in love. One moment to fall apart. A week to get it right. A fun, sweeping, romantic story that asks the question, what if your fi

Not Suitable for Work

2026 — Follow five work-obsessed twenty-somethings striving for professional success and, if they have time, personal happiness in Manhattan's most glamorous

I Will Find You

2026 — Wrongfully imprisoned for murdering his own son, a father sets out on a desperate rescue mission after learning the boy may still be alive.

Elle

2026 — Before Elle Woods was a fish-out-of-water at Harvard, we meet her in 1995 in the tumultuous waters of high school where she encounters tricky friendsh

Little House on the Prairie

2026 — The close-knit Ingalls family builds a new life on the Western frontier, where the joys of nature and the struggle for survival are deeply intertwined

Lucky

2026 — When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky

Ride or Die

2026 — Best friends, Judith and Debbie, know everything about each other … well, almost everything. Judith has been living a double life that Debbie knows no

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

2026 — After accidentally creating a new multiverse, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must locate a quantum-interference device to restore reality.

Furious

2026 — FBI agent Alice Black is on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their liv

Sterling Point

2026 — After discovering she's inherited a remote island in Canada from the estranged grandfather she was never allowed to meet, 17-year-old Annie Jacobson d

The Shards

2026 — 17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis is in his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Ro

Lanterns

2026 — Two intergalactic cops, new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, are drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murde

Trust Me: The False Prophet

2026 — In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.

Neagley

2026 — Frances Neagley is a private investigator in Chicago and former military colleague of Jack Reacher in the Army's 110th Special Investigations Unit. Wh

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story

2026 — Trapped in a cruel Victorian-era household, Lizzie Borden kills her parents in a gory ax murder that shocks the nation.

Naughty Business

2026 — When her husband falls into a coma, Nines, a traditional housewife, transforms the family business into the first adult video store in Valladolid.

Coven Academy

2026 — A coven protects their magic school from a dark fate.

East of Eden

2026 — In the early 1900s, a fiercely independent woman drives a rift between two brothers, igniting a saga that unfolds across two generations.

Carrie

2026 — After her father's sudden, untimely death thrusts her into the unforgiving ecosystem of public high school, Carrie is forced to navigate a viral bully

Avatar: Seven Havens

2026 — In a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm, a young Earthbender discovers she's the new Avatar after Korra. But in this dangerous era, that title

How much things cost

Currency: USD

Gallon of gas$3.30
Eggs (dozen)$5.50

Inflation: in progress

Tariff uncertainty, government shutdowns, and inflation concerns. America 250 celebrations loom large.

Technology

AI agents everywhere

Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot now standard in workplaces.

Winter Olympics streaming

Milan-Cortina 2026 drives streaming innovation and VR experiments.

Pop Culture

Fashion

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with tailored blazersComfortable athleisure dominating casual settingsOversized silhouettes and relaxed fitsY2K revival mixed with sustainable/thrifted piecesMaximalist accessories and bold statement jewelryAthleisure as everyday wearQuiet luxury and minimalist aesthetics dominate high fashionBaggy silhouettes and Y2K revival in everyday wearBold, clashing patterns and maximalist personal expressionMaximalist athleisure with clashing patterns and neon accentsY2K cargo pants revival with utility belts and chainsOversized blazers worn as dresses over bike shortsSustainable thrifted fashion and vintage luxury mixingQuiet luxury minimalism as counter-trend to maximalismOversized, utilitarian workwear as everyday fashionVintage Y2K cargo pants and low-rise revivalSustainable thrifted pieces and clothing swapsQuiet luxury minimalism with expensive basicsTech-integrated wearables as status symbolsOversized blazers and tailored suiting for casual wearVintage Y2K revival with low-rise jeans and baby teesMinimalist athleisure with neutral earth tonesMaxi skirts and quiet luxury aestheticBold statement sunglasses and chunky chain accessoriesY2K revival: low-rise jeans, baby tees, colorful accessoriesFunctional outdoor wear as everyday fashionMaximalist 90s patterns and oversized silhouettesQuiet luxury and understated minimalism dominating high-end casual wearThrifted and vintage pieces mixed with fast fashion for sustainability flexOversized silhouettes and baggy fits continuing to dominate Gen Z streetwearPractical athleisure blending comfort with everyday functionalityQuiet luxury and minimalist basics remain dominantY2K revival accessories (low-rise jeans, tiny bags)Functional athleisure for everyday wearOversized, gender-neutral silhouettes becoming mainstream everyday wearVintage and thrifted pieces mixed with new fast-fashion itemsAthleisure remaining dominant for casual and work-from-home settingsSustainable and secondhand fashion gaining mainstream acceptanceSustainable/thrifted fashion as status symbolMaximalist accessories with minimal clothingCottagecore-inspired linen and prairie dressesTech-integrated clothing with health monitoring featuresHeat-reflective and cooling fabrics for extreme weatherBold maximalist patterns and clashing prints for Gen ZVintage band tees and thrifted fashion as status symbolsQuiet luxury revival with high-end basics and minimal brandingY2K comeback: low-rise jeans, baby tees, and early-2000s nostalgiaOversized blazers and gender-neutral silhouettes dominating streetwearSustainable fashion and thrifting as mainstream shopping choiceHeat-responsive clothing for extreme summer temperaturesPatriotic tech-wear with LED accents (red, white, blue)Minimalist athleisure with cooling fabricsVintage Y2K revival with modern sustainable materialsMaximalist athleisure with bold patterns and oversized silhouettesWorld Cup team gear and soccer jersey styling as everyday wearOversized vintage sportswear and athleisure blending 90s nostalgia with modern comfortMaximalist maximalist layering with clashing patterns and texturesSustainable thrifted fashion and secondhand designer pieces as status symbolsBold statement eyewear with colored or patterned lensesMicro-accessories and tiny bags paired with minimalist outfitsOversized silhouettes and 'undone' stylingFunctional tech-wear and utilitarian pocketsSustainable thrifting and vintage clothingOversized blazers and quiet luxury minimalismThrifted and upcycled fashion piecesQuiet luxury minimalism and neutral earth tonesVintage band tees and thrifted 90s/2000s piecesOversized blazers worn as everyday casual wearPlatform shoes and chunky sneakersThrifted Y2K pieces mixed with contemporary basicsClimate-adaptive clothing (lightweight, packable layers)Nostalgia-driven band tees and retro sportswearOversized, layered silhouettes with vintage 90s influenceSustainability-focused thrifting and secondhand streetwearQuiet luxury minimalism as backlash to fast fashion excessClimate-adaptive clothing with cooling/heating technologyCopper peptide skincare aesthetics reflected in clothing (gold/bronze metallics)Halal-inspired streetwear and modest fashion mainstream adoptionHeat-adaptive, cooling fabric clothing and UV-protective layersQuiet luxury minimalism continues with elevated basicsQuiet luxury and understated designer basicsOversized blazers and minimalist streetwearSustainability-focused thrifting and vintage shoppingTech-integrated fashion with smart fabricsOversized cargo pants and utility wearY2K revival with low-rise jeansGender-neutral athleisureQuiet luxury minimalism and oversized neutral silhouettesVintage band tees and thrifted streetwearUtilitarian/tactical wear inspired by global conflict coverageY2K revival with cargo pants and low-rise jeans comebackClimate-conscious thrifting and vintage resale cultureTech-integrated clothing with embedded smart devicesOversized blazers with fitted basicsBold patterned accessories and statement bags

Slang

mid— mediocre, disappointing, or below average quality
no cap— no lie, telling the truth, being honest
bussin— really good, excellent, impressive
sigma— independent, self-reliant person unbothered by others
rizz— charisma or charm; ability to attract others
ate— did something really well; killed it or nailed it
skibidi— silly, ridiculous, or absurd behavior
it's giving...— it conveys the vibe/impression of
slay— to do something excellently or with confidence
main character energy— acting confident and living like the protagonist of your life
broke brain— exhausted from economic stress and worry
fibermaxxing— optimizing diet with high-fiber foods for health benefits
truthiness— claiming truth based on feeling rather than facts
lowkey— somewhat; kind of; without making it obvious
vibe check— assessing someone's mood or the atmosphere of a situation
Rent-free— Someone or something occupying your thoughts constantly
demure— reserved, modest, understated in a cool way
delulu— delusional, out of touch with reality
unalive— euphemism avoiding direct mention of suicide
heat dome— extremely hot weather event; used to describe oppressive conditions
common ground— finding shared interests across divides; cultural bridge-building
off-label wellness— using medications for non-approved purposes based on internet trends
active club— extremist youth organizing group; often used critically in media
Y si sí— Affirmation phrase meaning 'and if yes, yes' expressing enthusiasm and unity
rage-giving— Giving or donating out of anger at current events
off-ramp— An exit strategy or way out of a difficult situation
get the ick— Suddenly lose interest or attraction to someone
toxic era— a period of someone's life characterized by poor decisions or relationships
mainlining— obsessively consuming or adopting a trend before it peaks
heat coded— exhausted or overwhelmed by extreme temperatures and climate stress
peptide girlie— someone obsessed with anti-aging injectables and advanced skincare
authentic pivot— adopting cultural practices from other communities authentically
unhinged— chaotic, unpredictable, or wildly entertaining

Behavior

  • America 250: the nation's semiquincentennial sparks reflection on history and identity
  • FIFA World Cup coming home: 16 US cities prepare for the biggest sporting event
  • Midterm elections loom — political ads already everywhere
  • Brain drain: professionals emigrating to Canada and other countries for better wages and healthcare
  • Political polarization intensifying with performative protest at major government events
  • Increased skepticism toward government policies affecting cost of living and consumer prices
  • Increased reliance on prediction markets and betting apps for news engagement
  • Social media doom-scrolling about geopolitical conflicts and anxiety
  • Performative activism and global solidarity posts on digital platforms
  • Increased skepticism of AI integration in government/military decisions
  • Deepening political polarization around voting rights and election processes
  • Nostalgia-driven content consumption and retro media revival
  • Climate anxiety influencing consumer choices and relocation decisions
  • Increased AI integration in daily life sparking privacy and ethics debates
  • Political engagement through sports and entertainment viewership
  • Growing anxiety about geopolitical instability affecting everyday life
  • Increased focus on caregiving and family responsibilities as economic concerns rise
  • Digital detox movements and skepticism toward social media platforms
  • Cost-of-living anxiety driving side hustles and gig economy participation among Gen Z
  • Increased digital detox practices and screen time awareness among young adults
  • Political engagement and activism intensifying around national security and healthcare issues
  • Increasing anxiety about AI's impact on jobs and creativity
  • Gen Z gambling addiction and sports betting becoming social norm
  • Financial transparency conversations becoming dating/relationship necessity
  • Increased digital detox movements and phone-free social gatherings
  • Parasocial relationship awareness; more critical of influencer culture
  • Return to analog hobbies like vinyl collecting, film photography, journaling
  • Growing anxiety about AI replacing jobs and economic security
  • Community resilience efforts after climate disasters and extreme weather
  • Increased caregiver activism around elder care and corporate healthcare practices
  • Increased news consumption and media skepticism following high-profile incidents
  • Growing climate anxiety reflected in eco-conscious purchasing and activism
  • Digital detox and mental health awareness movements gaining mainstream traction
  • Rising economic anxiety driving thrift shopping and secondhand consumption
  • Increased skepticism of algorithmic management and worker organizing around gig economy
  • Growing geopolitical consciousness and tracking of global supply chain disruptions
  • Budget consciousness reshaping consumer habits; discount stores and secondhand shopping gaining mainstream acceptance
  • Health optimization obsession with longevity supplements and biohacking trends going mainstream
  • Increased skepticism toward institutional healthcare driving growth in alternative wellness and direct-pay medical models
  • Return to traditional foods like beans as trendy health staple
  • Increased civic engagement in local elections and voting rights activism
  • Community-focused problem solving (local wildlife management, climate action)
  • Pay-what-you-want and alternative dining models gaining traction amid inflation
  • Gamification of wellness and health habits through apps and rewards programs
  • Body positivity and self-acceptance movements challenging traditional beauty standards
  • Digital detox movements and phone-free days becoming mainstream
  • Wellness culture obsession: gut health, colostrum, biohacking trends
  • Shift toward electric vehicles driven by environmental and cost concerns
  • Remote work backlash driving hybrid office returns and urban migration reversals
  • Anxiety about geopolitical instability increasing interest in self-sufficiency and prepping
  • Environmental activism becoming personal lifestyle choice rather than political statement
  • Intense parental surveillance of young adults via phone tracking apps
  • Growing skepticism about influencer endorsements in political campaigns
  • Increased anxiety about extreme heat events and climate safety precautions
  • Increased telehealth adoption for reproductive healthcare and wellness services
  • Growing distrust of traditional institutions; DIY solutions and alternative platforms preferred
  • AI literacy becoming essential; average users debating AI ethics and regulation
  • Self-medication trends driven by social media wellness influencers
  • Climate anxiety and heat-preparedness becoming normal summer planning
  • Cross-border cultural exchange through food and beverage (beer diplomacy)
  • Increased focus on aging wellness and healthy longevity practices among older Americans
  • Rising skepticism about government benefits and increased healthcare literacy among seniors
  • Growing concern about food waste sustainability with DIY upcycling and recipe repurposing
  • Growing concern over AI regulation and job displacement
  • Increased focus on mental health advocacy and crisis intervention reform
  • Sustainability consciousness driving EV adoption and battery recycling awareness
  • Growing obsession with small space living and micro-apartment optimization design
  • Increased awareness of elder care crisis driving conversations about dementia support
  • Sports fandom shifting as soccer gains mainstream traction post-World Cup 2026
  • Increased skepticism of institutions; people creating alternative solutions
  • Digital surveillance anxiety and checking on distant loved ones remotely
  • Participatory betting and prediction markets entering mainstream culture
  • Anxiety about economic instability driving budget-conscious spending
  • Growing political polarization affecting personal relationships and community ties
  • Climate anxiety and environmental activism among Gen Z and millennials
  • Increased skepticism toward institutions; renewed interest in true crime cases
  • Digital detox movements and reduced social media usage among younger users
  • Increased podcast consumption and creator-focused audio content
  • Social media activism and awareness of political/healthcare policy changes
  • Climate anxiety responses to extreme weather events and natural disasters
  • Increased climate anxiety and community disaster preparedness groups
  • Digital detox movements and nostalgia consumption (rewatching 90s/2000s media)
  • Mutual aid networks and grassroots support during infrastructure failures
  • Health anxiety increasing; people obsessively tracking heat exposure and air quality
  • Digital detox movements and widespread smartphone usage reduction among younger demographics
  • Delayed life milestones (marriage, children) driven by economic uncertainty and climate concerns
  • Increased focus on climate adaptation: home cooling investments and heat preparedness
  • Cross-cultural food fusion normalization, particularly halal and regional cuisines entering mainstream
  • Rise in cosmetic injectables and advanced beauty procedures among younger demographics
  • AI anxiety widespread; people skeptical of automation and job security
  • Digital detox movements and nostalgia for pre-smartphone culture growing
  • Heightened civic engagement around reparations and racial justice discussions
  • Increased skepticism toward AI and data privacy concerns
  • Community organizing against large tech infrastructure projects
  • Shift toward sustainable food production and local farming
  • Increased concern over children's screen time and AI in education
  • Growing activism around housing affordability and eviction crises
  • Rising awareness of cybersecurity and online safety among families
  • Increased anxiety about geopolitical instability reflected in media consumption
  • Climate grief and eco-consciousness influencing purchasing and lifestyle decisions
  • Bipartisan skepticism of institutions and distrust of corporate practices like PBMs
  • Increased skepticism toward major institutions and media consolidation
  • Growing concern over supply chain vulnerabilities and foreign technology dependence
  • Health consciousness revival with vaccine status awareness and immunity concerns

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