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Perez Hilton Needs Surgery After ‘Significant Blood Loss’ And Injuries, Family Says
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized late Tuesday after fans called the police during a disturbing TikTok livestream.
ByConor Murray,
Forbes Staff
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Posts Stellar $145 Million Second Weekend
The superhero film was the box office’s biggest hit this weekend, while “The Odyssey” grossed another $31.5 million.
ByZachary Folk,
Forbes Staff
Zuckerberg’s Yacht Did Not Ignore Assistance Call Of Stranded Boat In Alaska, Representative Says
The Meta CEO was not onboard his superyacht when a nearby boat put out an assistance call.
ByZachary Folk,
Forbes Staff
Powerball Jackpot Tops $900 Million—Here’s How Much A Winner Would Take Home After Taxes
The next Powerball drawing for the massive prize will take place on Monday night.
ByZachary Folk,
Forbes Staff
The One Mistake That Could Ruin The Total Solar Eclipse In Spain
With just days to go until the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, eclipse chasers heading to parts of Spain are being urged to check their viewing location very carefully.
ByJamie Carter,
Senior Contributor
What Time Is The Solar Eclipse On Wednesday? When To Watch Across 26 U.S. States
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the northern U.S. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with viewing times varying significantly by location.
ByJamie Carter,
Senior Contributor
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott Is Releasing Third Novel For Free On Substack
Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is the 64th richest person in the world.
Forbes Staff
Ex-NBA Players Say They’re ‘Declaring’ For WNBA As League Considers Transgender Player Policy
WBNA eligibility rules don't use any external measures to say what defines a "woman."
Forbes Staff
Iran Says U.S. Must Meet Demands Before Strait Of Hormuz Reopens
The Strait of Hormuz’s closure has skyrocketed global energy prices and high prices are threatening to unseat Republicans this November.
Forbes Staff
Blanche Confirmed As Attorney General—Here Are The Concessions That Got Him The Job
Blanche was confirmed as attorney general 50-49 after agreeing to a pair of concessions to please wavering Republicans.
Forbes Staff
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche As Attorney General
Cassidy, a hold-out Republican vote who switched to a "yes" at the last minute, said Blanche “is not perfect,” but another nominee “may not be as good.”
BySara Dorn,
Forbes Staff
Natera's Cancer Detecting Blood Test Helps Mint New Billionaire
Co-founder of Genomics powerhouse Natera and holder of more than than 100 patents Matthew Rabinowitz joins billionaires club.
Forbes Staff
Max Miller Rally Cancelled Over ‘Threats’ Amid Abuse Allegations And Calls For His Resignation
At least six Republican senators have called for Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, to resign from Congress.
BySara Dorn,
Forbes Staff
Elon Musk’s Net Worth Tops $800 Billion Again As SpaceX Shares Spike 11%
Musk’s net worth exceeded $1 trillion in June after his spaceflight and artificial intelligence company went public.
Forbes Staff
SpaceX And Palantir Lead Tech Stock Rally After Underwhelming Jobs Report
SpaceX rebounded from an all-time low, though shares of the Musk-owned company are still down 16% since it went public.
Forbes Staff
Trump Says He’ll Appeal ‘Horrendous’ Ruling Against White House Ballroom To Supreme Court
The ruling is on hold for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
BySara Dorn,
Forbes Staff
New Mexico Court Orders Meta To Pay Nearly $1 Billion In Landmark Child Safety Case
In the ruling, the judge notes that Meta created a “public nuisance” by being a significant contributor to the state’s teen mental health crisis.
Forbes Staff
Max Miller Will Pour $1 Million Into His Reelection Bid Despite Growing Calls To Drop Out
Several GOP lawmakers have urged Miller to resign from Congress and end his reelection bid amid allegations of domestic abuse.
Forbes Staff
Exactly Where To See The Solar Eclipse And Perseid Meteor Shower From Every U.S. State
A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will create a rare double sky event on Aug. 12–13. Here the best viewing locations and safety tips for the U.S.
ByJamie Carter,
Senior Contributor
Why Your Total Solar Eclipse Map Is Wrong (And Where To Find The New One)
A new 2026 total solar eclipse map slightly changes the edges of the path of totality by adapting to terrain across Iceland, Greenland, Spain and Portugal.
ByJamie Carter,
Senior Contributor
Trump’s Hairstyle During Vegas Speech Sparks Wild Online Speculation About Makeover
Trump appeared to have fuller, more colorful hair during a speech in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Forbes Staff
Infantino's Redemption Plan Backfires: Europe Still Boycotting World Cup As Players’ Union Outraged
Infantino has faced calls to resign and statements of no confidence after he sought to plan part of the World Cup to private investors.
Forbes Staff
These 6 Republican Senators Urge Max Miller To Resign—As Ohio’s Husted Joins Ranks
Miller has said repeatedly this week, as the scandal has spiraled, that he has no intention of stepping down.
BySara Dorn,
Forbes Staff
Scientists Trained An AI Model In DNA—And It Invented 16 New Viruses
Scientists are worried about how smart DNA-trained artificial intelligence models could get—and that they could become a weapon in biological warfare.
Forbes Staff
Trump Strongly Denies Feud With Hegseth—Amid Backlash Over Munitions
Hegseth has faced accusations for months of downplaying the impact of the Iran war and misleading the public and Trump about its objectives.
BySara Dorn,
Forbes Staff
