The Guardian Culture

Add to playlist: the doomy predictions of incendiary metallers Burner and the week’s best new tracks

For anyone furious about the state of the world, the London band offer a welcome – and unsparing – blast of catharsisFrom South LondonRecommended if you like Converge, Trap Them, Misery IndexUp next No One Is Coming to Save Us released 25 September, touring the UK from 26 SeptemberBurner are the extreme musicians we need. They’re observing the world around them, they’re furious about what they see and they don’t feel much hope for the future. Much like the rest of us. Continue reading...

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

The Guardian

Trump finds partner in supreme court in his war against immigration

Recent rulings have bolstered president’s pitiless campaign against people of colour fleeing violence and disasterIn the US supreme court, it seems Donald Trump has found loyalists in his crusade against immigration and immigrants.In a pair of rulings Thursday, the court allowed the Trump administration to end humanitarian protections that have granted people from Haiti and Syria the right to live and work legally in the US for more than a decade, and cleared way for the government to turn away

general  Jun 26, 2026

The Guardian

Billionaire Leon Black to appear before House panel over ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Scrutiny of Black’s association with Epstein has intensified after DoJ released millions of files last year and this yearThe billionaire financier Leon Black is scheduled to appear Friday morning before the House committee on oversight and reform as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.The interview will be conducted behind closed doors, though the committee is expected to release a transcript at a later date, as it has done with previous interviews. Continue reading...

general  Jun 26, 2026

The Guardian

California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states moves to sue

Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timidA groundbreaking California law that compels packaging producers to phase out single-use plastics is already sparking anger from the chemicals industry and environmental groups just weeks after going into effect.The law, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022 but only took hold in May, requires plastic and packaging companies to use less single-use plastic, and ensure by

general  Jun 26, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Ai Weiwei pushes Manchester’s buttons, a ceramicist makes it personal and frames get reframed – the week in art

The Chinese artist goes large on colonialism, a group show tackles a fun theme and Xanthe Somers’ stoneware fools the eye – all in your weekly dispatchAi Weiwei: Button Up!If any artist can fill the vast home of Factory International, it’s Ai Weiwei, with an installation about world history, colonialism … and buttons. • Aviva Studios, Manchester, from 2 July to 6 September Continue reading...

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Novak Djokovic Joins General Atlantic in His Wall Street Debut

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam tennis champion, joined General Atlantic as the private equity firm dives deeper into sports investing. “This is the first partnership of this kind for me,” Djokovic told Bloomberg. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 26, 2026

NY Times Tech

‘The Daily’ and ‘The Opinions’: How A.I. Is Changing Loneliness and Taste

The story of a woman who let a robot into her home. Plus, a discussion about why Silicon Valley has taken such an interest in taste.

technology  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

The Stock Market Is Not Okay – These Bear Call Spreads Look Good

business  Jun 26, 2026

CNBC Finance

Estrogen patches are hard to find, and it may not be resolved any time soon

Estrogen patches are in short supply as demand for menopause treatments skyrockets, and it could take at least a year for manufacturers to catch up.

business  Jun 26, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Warner Bros. Reanimating 60s Cult TV Show ‘Dark Shadows’ (Exclusive)

Warner Bros. Animation is reimagining the ABC series as an adult animation series.

entertainment  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Coke’s North America president to depart after 4 years

business  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Consider Raising Cash While Markets Remain Resilient

business  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Cascades doubles down on business case for sustainability

business  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

For CarMax, lower profits are part of its short-term growth strategy

business  Jun 26, 2026

Wired

Which MacBook to Buy (2026): Neo, Air, or Pro?

After testing each of the MacBooks myself, here's my honest advice on which is right for you.

technology  Jun 26, 2026

Wired

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Island Resort Could Bring Down Albania’s Prime Minister

What began as a “flamingo revolution” to protest the $1.4 billion development on Sazan Island has spiraled into mass protests against a ruling party that thousands now want out.

technology  Jun 26, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Fertilizer Relief to Aid Brazil Corn While Soy Farming Struggles

The easing of a global fertilizer crunch following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news to agriculture powerhouse Brazil as the nation prepares for a new planting season.

business  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

European electric carmaker banned from the US over China links

business  Jun 26, 2026

The Guardian Health

Whereabouts of nearly 300 people with Ebola unknown in DRC

Fears over ‘huge, huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of cases and deaths by SeptemberThe whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently unknown, according to Africa’s top public health official.The humanitarian crisis amid the conflict in the affected areas means more than 1 million people are living in camps to which health workers have no access, Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Ce

health  Jun 26, 2026

Yahoo Finance

The Weekly Closeout: Adidas gets into PPE, Five Below fills out C-suite

business  Jun 26, 2026