20 days ago
Social Security acts as a financial safety net for many retirees, but it's not enough for most. These government checks were never designed to cover all living expenses. Social Security is a supplemental income source that can keep up with expenses if you combine it with savings.
That's why many people are encouraged to save up before retirement, and the math proves it. Your life in retirement will be very different if you just live on Social Security compared to having $500,000 in savings alongside your government checks. Let's break it all down below.
The average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers as of mid-2026 was $2,085.98, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). At that rate, you will not pay any taxes on Social Security, ******* uming you do not have any other income sources. You won't even have to worry about state income taxes.
However, that's where the advantages end if you rely exclusively on Social Security. Per Apartment List data, the national median rent was $1,390 in August. That median rent leaves you with less than $700 for groceries, transportation, healthcare, utilities, insurance, debt and miscellaneous purchases.
For most people, the average Social Security is not enough. High-earners can max out their benefits at $5,181 per month if they earned a high salary for most or all of their 35 highest-earning years and wait until 70 to tap into Social Security, per the SSA. That monthly amount offers more room for financial flexibility, but the average is insufficient for most people unless their spouse earns a similar check or they live very frugally.
#income #financial
That's why many people are encouraged to save up before retirement, and the math proves it. Your life in retirement will be very different if you just live on Social Security compared to having $500,000 in savings alongside your government checks. Let's break it all down below.
The average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers as of mid-2026 was $2,085.98, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). At that rate, you will not pay any taxes on Social Security, ******* uming you do not have any other income sources. You won't even have to worry about state income taxes.
However, that's where the advantages end if you rely exclusively on Social Security. Per Apartment List data, the national median rent was $1,390 in August. That median rent leaves you with less than $700 for groceries, transportation, healthcare, utilities, insurance, debt and miscellaneous purchases.
For most people, the average Social Security is not enough. High-earners can max out their benefits at $5,181 per month if they earned a high salary for most or all of their 35 highest-earning years and wait until 70 to tap into Social Security, per the SSA. That monthly amount offers more room for financial flexibility, but the average is insufficient for most people unless their spouse earns a similar check or they live very frugally.
#income #financial
20 days ago
Matthew Lillard answered, "No. Not really," when asked whether he feels valued by Hollywood as an artist. The 56-year-old was speaking with Tommy DiDario on the Oct. 6 episode of I've Never Said This Before.
In an excerpt shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the Scream and Scooby-Doo actor said colleagues who have worked with him recognize what he brings to a production. He described trying to keep the atmosphere on set light while remaining dedicated to the work.
At conventions, he sees older and younger admirers waiting in long lines to meet him. He believes Hollywood underestimates that audience and said he takes pride in the connection he has built with fans.
Lillard emphasized that he is grateful to be approaching 40 years in the business. He said his frustrations were harder to live with when he was younger, when he was more impatient for a chance to move up.
Lillard described himself as quirky, gangly and energetic, capable of broad comedy and serious dramatic work. He said casting decision-makers are more comfortable with performers who fit a recognizable movie-star image, while his combination of qualities has made him harder to place.
#lillard
In an excerpt shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the Scream and Scooby-Doo actor said colleagues who have worked with him recognize what he brings to a production. He described trying to keep the atmosphere on set light while remaining dedicated to the work.
At conventions, he sees older and younger admirers waiting in long lines to meet him. He believes Hollywood underestimates that audience and said he takes pride in the connection he has built with fans.
Lillard emphasized that he is grateful to be approaching 40 years in the business. He said his frustrations were harder to live with when he was younger, when he was more impatient for a chance to move up.
Lillard described himself as quirky, gangly and energetic, capable of broad comedy and serious dramatic work. He said casting decision-makers are more comfortable with performers who fit a recognizable movie-star image, while his combination of qualities has made him harder to place.
#lillard
21 days ago
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could eventually reconnect with Prince William and Kate Middleton for the sake of their children, a royal expert has claimed. The Sussexes returned to the UK in August, and their move could give Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet more opportunities to build relationships with their royal cousins.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ended their six-year stay in California in August and moved to a non-royal home outside London. The couple reportedly moved partly so Archie and Lilibet could attend school in the UK. However, they have not yet publicly reunited with other members of the Royal Family since returning.
Royal expert Lynn Carratt believes that could eventually change. Speaking exclusively to The Express US, Carratt said a reunion between the Sussexes and the wider Royal Family could become "inevitable." She suggested Harry and Meghan may also want their children to understand more about their family history and royal background.
Carratt said Archie and Lilibet's ages could prompt Harry to reconsider his relationship with Prince William. She noted that as the children grow up, they may ask about their cousins and why they rarely see them. She added that George, Charlotte, and Louis could become part of those conversations as Archie and Lilibet learn more about their father's family. "Who are their cousins? Where do they live? Why don't they see very much of them?" she said.
Harry and William have been estranged for several years, and their relationship worsened after Harry published his memoir, Spare. In the book, Harry made several claims about his relationship with William.
#harry #william #archie #family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ended their six-year stay in California in August and moved to a non-royal home outside London. The couple reportedly moved partly so Archie and Lilibet could attend school in the UK. However, they have not yet publicly reunited with other members of the Royal Family since returning.
Royal expert Lynn Carratt believes that could eventually change. Speaking exclusively to The Express US, Carratt said a reunion between the Sussexes and the wider Royal Family could become "inevitable." She suggested Harry and Meghan may also want their children to understand more about their family history and royal background.
Carratt said Archie and Lilibet's ages could prompt Harry to reconsider his relationship with Prince William. She noted that as the children grow up, they may ask about their cousins and why they rarely see them. She added that George, Charlotte, and Louis could become part of those conversations as Archie and Lilibet learn more about their father's family. "Who are their cousins? Where do they live? Why don't they see very much of them?" she said.
Harry and William have been estranged for several years, and their relationship worsened after Harry published his memoir, Spare. In the book, Harry made several claims about his relationship with William.
#harry #william #archie #family
22 days ago
Meghan Markle is reportedly taking a strategic approach to As Ever's latest holiday launch after facing setbacks with previous products. The brand founder recently unveiled her first-ever Holiday Advent Calendar in collaboration with Compartés. Priced at $148, the festive box has reportedly generated excitement for Markle, though sources claim she is being particularly calculated with the new release.
Meghan Markle is reportedly "trying to be strategic" with the launch of As Ever's new Holiday Advent Calendar. The official As Ever page recently shared a photo of the festive box, captioning the post, "A little holiday magic is on its way. 24 days of sweet surprises, made for the joy of anticipation."
The Advent Calendar features 24 handcrafted chocolates housed in a designer box inspired by Markle's home and garden in Montecito. The holiday offering is a collaboration with Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartes, with the chocolates incorporating flavors from As Ever's signature spreads, including strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and orange marmalade.
Each piece also features a countdown number written in Markle's handwriting and is hand-painted with edible gold **** er. For now, the Advent Calendar is available exclusively for pre-order. A source told Star Magazine that Markle is a fan of delicious, high-quality chocolate.
However, the source noted that advent calendars often contain chocolate that is not particularly high quality. With her latest offering, Markle allegedly believes she has created something "beautiful and festive."
#calendar #latest
Meghan Markle is reportedly "trying to be strategic" with the launch of As Ever's new Holiday Advent Calendar. The official As Ever page recently shared a photo of the festive box, captioning the post, "A little holiday magic is on its way. 24 days of sweet surprises, made for the joy of anticipation."
The Advent Calendar features 24 handcrafted chocolates housed in a designer box inspired by Markle's home and garden in Montecito. The holiday offering is a collaboration with Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartes, with the chocolates incorporating flavors from As Ever's signature spreads, including strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and orange marmalade.
Each piece also features a countdown number written in Markle's handwriting and is hand-painted with edible gold **** er. For now, the Advent Calendar is available exclusively for pre-order. A source told Star Magazine that Markle is a fan of delicious, high-quality chocolate.
However, the source noted that advent calendars often contain chocolate that is not particularly high quality. With her latest offering, Markle allegedly believes she has created something "beautiful and festive."
#calendar #latest
22 days ago
Meghan Markle's new promo photoshoot for her lifestyle brand, As Ever, is drawing unflattering comparisons to Kate Middleton. The **** ss of Sussex shared a series of photos and videos for her brand's latest, limited-edition Christmas Advent Calendar. It seemed normal on the surface. But eagle-eyed fans noticed an interesting detail that reminded them of the Princess of Wales.
Meghan Markle's new promo photoshoot for As Ever has fans wondering whether the Kate Middleton connection is deliberate or not (via The Royal Observer).
For those unversed, the Suits star launched a collection of photos and videos to promote her latest Christmas products. Notably, it is called the Christmas Advent Calendar and features wholesome, handmade goodies from Los Angeles chocolatier Compartes.
It is available exclusively to U.S. residents. The calendar features 24 handmade chocolates inspired by Markle's Montecito home and personal life. However, sharp-eyed fans noticed a subtle connection to the future queen. Upon zooming in on the promotional photo, several fans accused the former actress of using AI. They spotted what appeared to be six fingers on her hand.
User TribesBritannia commented, "Meghan Markle using AI for **** Never. Six fingers is a classic example of AI. She can't even be bothered to take a simple photo, are the media and GettyImages going to go mad about this, like they did about a simple Mother's Day photo?"
#meghan
Meghan Markle's new promo photoshoot for As Ever has fans wondering whether the Kate Middleton connection is deliberate or not (via The Royal Observer).
For those unversed, the Suits star launched a collection of photos and videos to promote her latest Christmas products. Notably, it is called the Christmas Advent Calendar and features wholesome, handmade goodies from Los Angeles chocolatier Compartes.
It is available exclusively to U.S. residents. The calendar features 24 handmade chocolates inspired by Markle's Montecito home and personal life. However, sharp-eyed fans noticed a subtle connection to the future queen. Upon zooming in on the promotional photo, several fans accused the former actress of using AI. They spotted what appeared to be six fingers on her hand.
User TribesBritannia commented, "Meghan Markle using AI for **** Never. Six fingers is a classic example of AI. She can't even be bothered to take a simple photo, are the media and GettyImages going to go mad about this, like they did about a simple Mother's Day photo?"
#meghan
24 days ago
Bryan Cranston tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview he has "no intention" of retiring and ending his career in the entertainment industry anytime soon
"It's like stopping breathing for me. If I stopped acting and writing, what would I do? I'm not one that's going to sit on the porch, just because I'm of that age," the actor, writer, producer, director and Dos Hombres co-founder says
Cranston recently opened up about his career journey, took part in a Q&A and shared tips and tricks for young actors at an event during Art Prize — an annual art competition and cultural festival held in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Bryan Cranston has no plans for retirement anytime soon.
"For an actor living the life that I am very fortunate to have, I have no intention of stopping, and I think life will stop before I will want it to, and that will be great," Cranston, 70, tells PEOPLE exclusively while attending Art Prize — an annual art competition and cultural festival held in Grand Rapids, Mich.
#mich #intention #Career
"It's like stopping breathing for me. If I stopped acting and writing, what would I do? I'm not one that's going to sit on the porch, just because I'm of that age," the actor, writer, producer, director and Dos Hombres co-founder says
Cranston recently opened up about his career journey, took part in a Q&A and shared tips and tricks for young actors at an event during Art Prize — an annual art competition and cultural festival held in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Bryan Cranston has no plans for retirement anytime soon.
"For an actor living the life that I am very fortunate to have, I have no intention of stopping, and I think life will stop before I will want it to, and that will be great," Cranston, 70, tells PEOPLE exclusively while attending Art Prize — an annual art competition and cultural festival held in Grand Rapids, Mich.
#mich #intention #Career
24 days ago
Kimberly J. Brown says her Halloweentown costar Debbie Reynolds taught her an important lesson about working in Hollywood while speaking exclusively to PEOPLE
She also recalled Reynolds as funny, energetic and down-to-earth, often lifting the mood on set with jokes, dancing and stories about her iconic career
Brown additionally reflected on meeting her husband, Daniel Kountz, on the set of Halloweentown II
Kimberly J. Brown is sharing the best lesson she learned from her Halloweentown costar, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds.
Brown, 41, caught up with PEOPLE exclusively during the 2026 Step Up Annual Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
#halloweentown
She also recalled Reynolds as funny, energetic and down-to-earth, often lifting the mood on set with jokes, dancing and stories about her iconic career
Brown additionally reflected on meeting her husband, Daniel Kountz, on the set of Halloweentown II
Kimberly J. Brown is sharing the best lesson she learned from her Halloweentown costar, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds.
Brown, 41, caught up with PEOPLE exclusively during the 2026 Step Up Annual Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
#halloweentown
25 days ago
Madeleine White is sharing the design for her daughter Juliette's room after welcoming her early at 33 weeks with husband Andrew Fedyk in June 2026
The hand-painted mural includes family pets, beloved storybook characters and a DJ bunny requested by Fedyk
White partnered with Minted to create the special trundle bed plus storage designed to grow with her daughter
After months of taking her followers through the process of custom-designing her nursery for her daughter, content creator Madeleine White is unveiling the finished product.
Following the arrival of her baby girl, Juliette July, with husband Andrew Fedyk (also known as the DJ Loud Luxury) in June 2026, the popular creator has partnered with Minted to design her baby girl's ***** e. Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, White shares the behind-the-scenes design process for the newborn's room — which looks straight out of a storybook.
White shares that the nursery's inspiration stemmed from a dream she had had since the moment she found out she was having a little girl. Inspired by a "beautiful woodland animal mural wallpaper" she had stumbled across on Pinterest, the rest of the nursery began to take shape.
White sourced pieces from all over — including her travels, sentimental pieces from her family and more — to curate Juliette's perfect ***** e.
#andrew #june
The hand-painted mural includes family pets, beloved storybook characters and a DJ bunny requested by Fedyk
White partnered with Minted to create the special trundle bed plus storage designed to grow with her daughter
After months of taking her followers through the process of custom-designing her nursery for her daughter, content creator Madeleine White is unveiling the finished product.
Following the arrival of her baby girl, Juliette July, with husband Andrew Fedyk (also known as the DJ Loud Luxury) in June 2026, the popular creator has partnered with Minted to design her baby girl's ***** e. Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, White shares the behind-the-scenes design process for the newborn's room — which looks straight out of a storybook.
White shares that the nursery's inspiration stemmed from a dream she had had since the moment she found out she was having a little girl. Inspired by a "beautiful woodland animal mural wallpaper" she had stumbled across on Pinterest, the rest of the nursery began to take shape.
White sourced pieces from all over — including her travels, sentimental pieces from her family and more — to curate Juliette's perfect ***** e.
#andrew #june
25 days ago
Kate Wasserbach Moore is pregnant and expecting her third baby with her husband, Travis Moore
The founder and creative director of Abel Honor New York is due this coming March
Kate and Travis are already parents to daughter Carson, 2, and son Julian, 14 months
Kate Wasserbach Moore is pregnant again!
The founder and creative director of Abel Honor New York is expecting her third baby with her husband, Travis Moore, sharing the news exclusively with PEOPLE. Wasserbach Moore, who is already mom to daughter Carson, 2, and son Julian, 14 months, will be welcoming her third baby this coming March and tells PEOPLE she first discovered her pregnancy when she noticed some of her food cravings.
#kate #baby #york #march
The founder and creative director of Abel Honor New York is due this coming March
Kate and Travis are already parents to daughter Carson, 2, and son Julian, 14 months
Kate Wasserbach Moore is pregnant again!
The founder and creative director of Abel Honor New York is expecting her third baby with her husband, Travis Moore, sharing the news exclusively with PEOPLE. Wasserbach Moore, who is already mom to daughter Carson, 2, and son Julian, 14 months, will be welcoming her third baby this coming March and tells PEOPLE she first discovered her pregnancy when she noticed some of her food cravings.
#kate #baby #york #march
26 days ago
Gypsy Rose Blanchard tells PEOPLE exclusively that partner Ken Urker overdosed after his death at age 34
Blanchard says she does not know what he took or whether the overdose was intentional
She says that Urker was "an amazing father" who will "forever be my soulmate"
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is breaking her silence after the death of her partner, Ken Urker, revealing exclusively to PEOPLE that she believes that he overdosed.
"I don't know if it was intentional or not," Blanchard tells PEOPLE exclusively. "He was not in a good state of mind lately."
#overdosed #death
Blanchard says she does not know what he took or whether the overdose was intentional
She says that Urker was "an amazing father" who will "forever be my soulmate"
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is breaking her silence after the death of her partner, Ken Urker, revealing exclusively to PEOPLE that she believes that he overdosed.
"I don't know if it was intentional or not," Blanchard tells PEOPLE exclusively. "He was not in a good state of mind lately."
#overdosed #death
26 days ago
Busy Philipps tells PEOPLE her oncologist confirmed her latest scan was clear after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor
Doctors discovered the rare tumor during a full-body MRI in February
Philipps underwent two surgeries and did not need chemotherapy or radiation
Busy Philipps shared a positive update amid her ongoing health journey after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year.
"I chatted with my oncologist today," the Cupertino star, 47, tells PEOPLE exclusively at the Wednesday, Sept. 30, premiere of the CBS show in New York City. The Silicon Valley-set legal drama was her doctor's preferred topic of conversation, Philipps shars.
#tumor #people
Doctors discovered the rare tumor during a full-body MRI in February
Philipps underwent two surgeries and did not need chemotherapy or radiation
Busy Philipps shared a positive update amid her ongoing health journey after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year.
"I chatted with my oncologist today," the Cupertino star, 47, tells PEOPLE exclusively at the Wednesday, Sept. 30, premiere of the CBS show in New York City. The Silicon Valley-set legal drama was her doctor's preferred topic of conversation, Philipps shars.
#tumor #people
26 days ago
Michael Douglas' "One **** uva Ride," out next week, is one of the most earnest and entertaining celebrity memoirs you're likely to read, covering his career as an Oscar-winning actor and producer along with his occasionally **** py personal life — both in incredible detail.
But the book almost didn't make it to bookstores on time, TheWrap can exclusively report.
According to insiders with knowledge of the situation, it nearly missed its deadline, which would have been catastrophic for publisher Grand Central Publishing, as the book was set to publish on Oct. 6. A multimillion-dollar advance had been paid to Douglas, with foreign rights sold in 25 countries and an extensive media tour plotted that included interviews with the New York Times, **** ociated Press and NPR, as well as appearances on shows hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, Bill Maher and Joe Rogan (plus, of course, the hosts of "The View"). The pressure was on.
"We knew Michael's book was going to go far and push boundaries," one insider said. "But we didn't expect it to go as far as it did, and to have that level of detail about his personal life and receipts for the most unbelievably wild and hilarious stories."
In the book, Douglas tells stories that he hasn't ever shared, revealing new details about some of his most famous productions, along with previously untold stories from private life (both, as you can imagine, are full of revelatory, drop-your-book-in-your-lap moments). It's a hoot.
#along #helluva
But the book almost didn't make it to bookstores on time, TheWrap can exclusively report.
According to insiders with knowledge of the situation, it nearly missed its deadline, which would have been catastrophic for publisher Grand Central Publishing, as the book was set to publish on Oct. 6. A multimillion-dollar advance had been paid to Douglas, with foreign rights sold in 25 countries and an extensive media tour plotted that included interviews with the New York Times, **** ociated Press and NPR, as well as appearances on shows hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, Bill Maher and Joe Rogan (plus, of course, the hosts of "The View"). The pressure was on.
"We knew Michael's book was going to go far and push boundaries," one insider said. "But we didn't expect it to go as far as it did, and to have that level of detail about his personal life and receipts for the most unbelievably wild and hilarious stories."
In the book, Douglas tells stories that he hasn't ever shared, revealing new details about some of his most famous productions, along with previously untold stories from private life (both, as you can imagine, are full of revelatory, drop-your-book-in-your-lap moments). It's a hoot.
#along #helluva
26 days ago
What do you get when you combine a hilarious actor, a popular social media influencer, and some furry best friends with a well-known brand? A hilarious series of videos that puts a playful spin on an everyday reality of being a cat parent that's sure to make you laugh.
Actor ***** ail Nanjiani and viral content creator Jordan Howlett teamed up for the purrfect collab that will have you running to your nearest pet store to stock up on Tidy Cats litter.
Kumail Nanjiani had some time earlier this week to sit down with The Blast to talk exclusively about the new partnership and collaboration, his upcoming roles, and what he loves about being a cat dad.
Tidy Cats
Kumail and Jordan recently joined forces to help put a stop to a crime every cat parent is well aware of – bad litter. The cat litter brand from Purina just launched the Special Litter Unit, a three-part crime series starring ***** ail and Jordan. Fans can follow the case online and New York City cat lovers can join the investigation in person on Friday, Oct. 2 for a one-day pop-up experience that features some loveable adoptable feline agents.
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Actor ***** ail Nanjiani and viral content creator Jordan Howlett teamed up for the purrfect collab that will have you running to your nearest pet store to stock up on Tidy Cats litter.
Kumail Nanjiani had some time earlier this week to sit down with The Blast to talk exclusively about the new partnership and collaboration, his upcoming roles, and what he loves about being a cat dad.
Tidy Cats
Kumail and Jordan recently joined forces to help put a stop to a crime every cat parent is well aware of – bad litter. The cat litter brand from Purina just launched the Special Litter Unit, a three-part crime series starring ***** ail and Jordan. Fans can follow the case online and New York City cat lovers can join the investigation in person on Friday, Oct. 2 for a one-day pop-up experience that features some loveable adoptable feline agents.
#actor
1 month ago
Elon Musk has never shied away from ambitious timelines, and his most recent one connects two companies directly together. In a post on X dated September 13, Musk stated that he is "highly confident" that **** e Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) will transport NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Vera Rubin NVL72 AI computers into orbit next year, repeating a plan that has already moved both companies' stock this year.
The comment strengthens **** eX's Starmind concept, which aims to establish AI data centers in orbit rather than on the ground. The first satellite, named Starmind AI1, will carry a **** e-optimized version of NVIDIA's Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale system. The standard terrestrial NVL72 combines 72 Rubin GPUs and 36 Vera CPUs, although **** eX and NVIDIA have not disclosed the final configuration of the orbital version. **** e Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) plans to launch the satellite in the fourth quarter of 2027 and reach substantial scale by 2028. Musk's plan isn't new; during **** eX's first earnings conference as a public company in August, he stated that the company would build exclusively on NVIDIA hardware in the future, calling the Vera Rubin architecture the best available AI computer design.
Musk's central point is that **** e is, in the long run, the most cost-effective area to develop AI computing. He cites solar power availability in orbit as a crucial advantage, and estimates that within two to three years, **** e might become the lowest-cost place for AI computing in general, describing the orbital architecture as simpler, less expensive, denser, and lighter than a standard data-center rack. Not everyone believes the physics and economics will align on Musk's timeframe. Microsoft President Brad Smith has publicly questioned the broader concept, telling reporters that he would be surprised if companies actually transferred computation from land to low-Earth orbit.
For NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), the read-through is simple: **** e-based computing would represent a new, if early-stage and speculative, source of demand for its Vera Rubin platform, on top of the company's strong position in terrestrial AI infrastructure. According to some **** yst models, **** eX accounts for approximately 5% of NVIDIA's revenue.
SpaceX's reasoning is more convoluted. The plan is entirely dependent on the success of Starship, **** eX's next-generation rocket system, which still needs to demonstrate its capacity to handle launch frequency and reliability on the scale Musk describes. When Musk said during **** eX's August earnings call that the company would build its future AI infrastructure exclusively on NVIDIA, NVDA shares rose more than 4%, while **** eX's shares fell more than 10% before paring losses, reflecting investor concerns about execution risk and capital intensity, despite the fact that the NVIDIA relationship was well received.
#Companies
The comment strengthens **** eX's Starmind concept, which aims to establish AI data centers in orbit rather than on the ground. The first satellite, named Starmind AI1, will carry a **** e-optimized version of NVIDIA's Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale system. The standard terrestrial NVL72 combines 72 Rubin GPUs and 36 Vera CPUs, although **** eX and NVIDIA have not disclosed the final configuration of the orbital version. **** e Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) plans to launch the satellite in the fourth quarter of 2027 and reach substantial scale by 2028. Musk's plan isn't new; during **** eX's first earnings conference as a public company in August, he stated that the company would build exclusively on NVIDIA hardware in the future, calling the Vera Rubin architecture the best available AI computer design.
Musk's central point is that **** e is, in the long run, the most cost-effective area to develop AI computing. He cites solar power availability in orbit as a crucial advantage, and estimates that within two to three years, **** e might become the lowest-cost place for AI computing in general, describing the orbital architecture as simpler, less expensive, denser, and lighter than a standard data-center rack. Not everyone believes the physics and economics will align on Musk's timeframe. Microsoft President Brad Smith has publicly questioned the broader concept, telling reporters that he would be surprised if companies actually transferred computation from land to low-Earth orbit.
For NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), the read-through is simple: **** e-based computing would represent a new, if early-stage and speculative, source of demand for its Vera Rubin platform, on top of the company's strong position in terrestrial AI infrastructure. According to some **** yst models, **** eX accounts for approximately 5% of NVIDIA's revenue.
SpaceX's reasoning is more convoluted. The plan is entirely dependent on the success of Starship, **** eX's next-generation rocket system, which still needs to demonstrate its capacity to handle launch frequency and reliability on the scale Musk describes. When Musk said during **** eX's August earnings call that the company would build its future AI infrastructure exclusively on NVIDIA, NVDA shares rose more than 4%, while **** eX's shares fell more than 10% before paring losses, reflecting investor concerns about execution risk and capital intensity, despite the fact that the NVIDIA relationship was well received.
#Companies
1 month ago
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is taking another step toward monetizing artificial intelligence beyond its core advertising business. On September 9, the company acquired AI startup Stilla.ai.
The acquisition will strengthen the company's agentic AI capabilities as it moves to capitalize on growing demand for AI agents that can handle business transactions. Plans are underway to integrate Stilla.ai's team and technology into Meta Business Agent, which already helps businesses interact with customers across various platforms.
Stilla.ai's technology could help Meta's Business Agent enable more sophisticated interactions between customers and AI agents across its messaging platforms. In the long term, customers could use AI agents to inquire about products, discuss pricing, and potentially complete purchases without leaving Meta's ecosystem.
Such capabilities could result in new monetization opportunities as the company faces increasing pressure to generate returns from its substantial artificial intelligence investments. Rather than relying exclusively on AI to improve advertising efficiency, Meta could use AI to facilitate transactions and capture value from the commercial activity taking place across its platforms.
The acquisition could help the company build an AI-driven commerce layer across its massive messaging ecosystem. The company has access to billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, while millions of businesses already use its platforms to communicate with customers.
#customers #agents
The acquisition will strengthen the company's agentic AI capabilities as it moves to capitalize on growing demand for AI agents that can handle business transactions. Plans are underway to integrate Stilla.ai's team and technology into Meta Business Agent, which already helps businesses interact with customers across various platforms.
Stilla.ai's technology could help Meta's Business Agent enable more sophisticated interactions between customers and AI agents across its messaging platforms. In the long term, customers could use AI agents to inquire about products, discuss pricing, and potentially complete purchases without leaving Meta's ecosystem.
Such capabilities could result in new monetization opportunities as the company faces increasing pressure to generate returns from its substantial artificial intelligence investments. Rather than relying exclusively on AI to improve advertising efficiency, Meta could use AI to facilitate transactions and capture value from the commercial activity taking place across its platforms.
The acquisition could help the company build an AI-driven commerce layer across its massive messaging ecosystem. The company has access to billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, while millions of businesses already use its platforms to communicate with customers.
#customers #agents
1 month ago
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1357 ET – Hyperliquid’s HYPE token rises 6.7% to $90.83 after the exchange announced that it would enable direct borrowing on its platform. HYPE hit a record $92.43 earlier in the session. Hyperliquid says that it will let users supply HYPE or BTC as collateral for loans, offering 65% and 50% loan-to-value, respectively, according to a statement on its website. The HYPE token has gained 30% in the past two months alone.(kirk.maltaiswsj.com)
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1357 ET – Hyperliquid’s HYPE token rises 6.7% to $90.83 after the exchange announced that it would enable direct borrowing on its platform. HYPE hit a record $92.43 earlier in the session. Hyperliquid says that it will let users supply HYPE or BTC as collateral for loans, offering 65% and 50% loan-to-value, respectively, according to a statement on its website. The HYPE token has gained 30% in the past two months alone.(kirk.maltaiswsj.com)
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1 month ago
Updated Sept. 18, 2026 4:54 pm ET
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1320 ET – Recent AI security incidents disclosed by OpenAI are a cause for concern, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says on CNBC. An OpenAI model seems to have tampered with the log of its chain-of-thought reasoning, which was “modified to leave messages for a future version of itself,” Suleyman says, citing the company’s recent security disclosures. “We don’t know why that is or what’s behind that, but that’s a pretty serious situation.” He praises OpenAI’s disclosure of the incident but says it demonstrates the growing power and capability of leading AI models.(elias.schisgallwsj.com)
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1320 ET – Recent AI security incidents disclosed by OpenAI are a cause for concern, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says on CNBC. An OpenAI model seems to have tampered with the log of its chain-of-thought reasoning, which was “modified to leave messages for a future version of itself,” Suleyman says, citing the company’s recent security disclosures. “We don’t know why that is or what’s behind that, but that’s a pretty serious situation.” He praises OpenAI’s disclosure of the incident but says it demonstrates the growing power and capability of leading AI models.(elias.schisgallwsj.com)
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1 month ago
Updated Sept. 17, 2026 4:53 pm ET
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1006 ET – U.S. pending home sales fell 3.5% week-over-week to their lowest level in almost three years, Redfin says. Declining homebuying demand is giving buyers breathing room. It means less competition and more room to negotiate for the house hunters who are still shopping. New listings fell slightly, -0.5%, from a week earlier, but they’re still up 1.5% year-over-year, and there are still hundreds of thousands more home sellers than buyers in the market. More homes on the market equals less pressure on buyers to rush into a decision or pay more than they want. Home-sale prices are holding steady. The median home-sale price rose 2% year-over-year. That stability means prices aren’t soaring, and that sellers aren’t in immediate danger of home values dropping. (chris.wackwsj.com)
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1006 ET – U.S. pending home sales fell 3.5% week-over-week to their lowest level in almost three years, Redfin says. Declining homebuying demand is giving buyers breathing room. It means less competition and more room to negotiate for the house hunters who are still shopping. New listings fell slightly, -0.5%, from a week earlier, but they’re still up 1.5% year-over-year, and there are still hundreds of thousands more home sellers than buyers in the market. More homes on the market equals less pressure on buyers to rush into a decision or pay more than they want. Home-sale prices are holding steady. The median home-sale price rose 2% year-over-year. That stability means prices aren’t soaring, and that sellers aren’t in immediate danger of home values dropping. (chris.wackwsj.com)
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1528 ET – Q/C Technologies shares mostly rebounded from a 67% drop Monday and a 52-week low Tuesday, more than doubling late Wednesday. The optical-computing company late Friday disclosed that consulting agreements with an entity affiliated with Martin Shkreli and with OpenAI scientist Chelsea Voss were mutually terminated. Voss also resigned from the board. Earlier Wednesday, adviser James Altucher posted on X about the company’s AI-powered platform for chip design, which coincided with an intraday peak in the company’s share price. Shares were recently at $1.06, up 139%, amid very volatile trading and still below Friday’s close of $1.71. (josh.beckermanwsj.com)
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1528 ET – Q/C Technologies shares mostly rebounded from a 67% drop Monday and a 52-week low Tuesday, more than doubling late Wednesday. The optical-computing company late Friday disclosed that consulting agreements with an entity affiliated with Martin Shkreli and with OpenAI scientist Chelsea Voss were mutually terminated. Voss also resigned from the board. Earlier Wednesday, adviser James Altucher posted on X about the company’s AI-powered platform for chip design, which coincided with an intraday peak in the company’s share price. Shares were recently at $1.06, up 139%, amid very volatile trading and still below Friday’s close of $1.71. (josh.beckermanwsj.com)
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1444 ET – Precious metals are giving back gains after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected. Equities have taken the news “relatively well,” but “evidence of the Fed’s hawkishness is in the slightly firmer U.S. dollar and lower gold price,” Capital.com senior financial market ***** yst Kyle Rodda says in a note. “A special focus will be on the shape of the yield curve too as markets ***** s what impact policy is having on long-term inflation expectations.” Gold for December delivery is off 0.1% at $4,327.10 a troy ounce and silver up 0.7% at $64.33 a troy ounce. (anthony.harrupwsj.com)
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1444 ET – Precious metals are giving back gains after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected. Equities have taken the news “relatively well,” but “evidence of the Fed’s hawkishness is in the slightly firmer U.S. dollar and lower gold price,” Capital.com senior financial market ***** yst Kyle Rodda says in a note. “A special focus will be on the shape of the yield curve too as markets ***** s what impact policy is having on long-term inflation expectations.” Gold for December delivery is off 0.1% at $4,327.10 a troy ounce and silver up 0.7% at $64.33 a troy ounce. (anthony.harrupwsj.com)
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1 month ago
Bayern Munich were not interested in signing Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki during the summer transfer window.
Cherki joined Man City in the summer of 2025 and has registered 13 goals and 18 ***** ists across all competitions.
The Frenchman has produced some eye-catching displays already in the 2026-27 campaign, scoring two goals and providing two ***** ists.
In recent weeks, rumours have been circulating that Bayern were interested in signing Cherki.
Christian Falk has exclusively told CFBayern Insider that Bayern were never interested in signing Cherki during the summer window.
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Cherki joined Man City in the summer of 2025 and has registered 13 goals and 18 ***** ists across all competitions.
The Frenchman has produced some eye-catching displays already in the 2026-27 campaign, scoring two goals and providing two ***** ists.
In recent weeks, rumours have been circulating that Bayern were interested in signing Cherki.
Christian Falk has exclusively told CFBayern Insider that Bayern were never interested in signing Cherki during the summer window.
#cherki #summer
1 month ago
Prince William and Kate Middleton met as first-year students at the University of St. Andrews in the fall of 2001—25 years ago—and became friends.
Legend has it that Kate's appearance in a see-through tunic in a March 2002 fashion show is what caused William to become romantically attracted to her.
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward counters that, though, revealing that the two had already been on a date months prior.
In the lore of Prince William and Kate Middleton's love story, legend has it that the future king was first romantically attracted to his friend Kate after seeing her walk in a 2002 charity fashion show. Sitting in the front row, William reportedly turned to a friend after seeing Kate hit the catwalk—in a see-through tunic made of gold and black fabric with blue-ribbon trim and a black bandeau bra and bikini bottoms underneath—and said, "She's hot!"
But according to longtime royal biographer Ingrid Seward, while Kate's modeling experience might have cemented William's interest in her, it wasn't the first spark. Writing for The Daily Mail, Seward said, "What no one knew back then—but I can exclusively reveal now—is that the couple had already been on a date."
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Legend has it that Kate's appearance in a see-through tunic in a March 2002 fashion show is what caused William to become romantically attracted to her.
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward counters that, though, revealing that the two had already been on a date months prior.
In the lore of Prince William and Kate Middleton's love story, legend has it that the future king was first romantically attracted to his friend Kate after seeing her walk in a 2002 charity fashion show. Sitting in the front row, William reportedly turned to a friend after seeing Kate hit the catwalk—in a see-through tunic made of gold and black fabric with blue-ribbon trim and a black bandeau bra and bikini bottoms underneath—and said, "She's hot!"
But according to longtime royal biographer Ingrid Seward, while Kate's modeling experience might have cemented William's interest in her, it wasn't the first spark. Writing for The Daily Mail, Seward said, "What no one knew back then—but I can exclusively reveal now—is that the couple had already been on a date."
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1 month ago
Is it possible to build hype around a new professional sport franchise if it does not play in its home city?
Those behind the Belfast Wolves, founding members of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), think 'yes it is' and they have ambitions to attract new audiences to the sport.
Stormont was packed during a summer of international cricket, but the Wolves are so-far playing exclusively on the road. Its owners hope Belfast will host matches next year.
Until it gets its ducks in a row, the franchise's backers are working hard to get the brand known and build a fanbase.
Large crowds enjoyed a summer of international cricket at Stormont [Getty Images]
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Those behind the Belfast Wolves, founding members of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), think 'yes it is' and they have ambitions to attract new audiences to the sport.
Stormont was packed during a summer of international cricket, but the Wolves are so-far playing exclusively on the road. Its owners hope Belfast will host matches next year.
Until it gets its ducks in a row, the franchise's backers are working hard to get the brand known and build a fanbase.
Large crowds enjoyed a summer of international cricket at Stormont [Getty Images]
#sport #summer #Cricket
1 month ago
A Palestinian fashion designer says she nearly closed down her fashion brand until Olivia Rodrigo stepped in.
In a new interview, designer Yasmeen Mjalli told Vogue Arabia that her brand Nöl Collective, founded in 2020, almost exclusively imported natural fibers to create their clothes. She recalled the numerous challenges and hardships of creating new pieces in the West Bank.
Mjalli told the magazine she once ordered a shipment of naturally dyed handwoven wool for the brand's autumn collection, only for it to have been held and ultimately destroyed by Israeli customs. She said she made an attempt to source replacement fabric in Jerusalem, but her efforts were thwarted due to the army closing down roads out of Ramallah.
"I was genuinely like, maybe we should stop, maybe this is our last effort. I was just so tired," Mjalli said.
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In a new interview, designer Yasmeen Mjalli told Vogue Arabia that her brand Nöl Collective, founded in 2020, almost exclusively imported natural fibers to create their clothes. She recalled the numerous challenges and hardships of creating new pieces in the West Bank.
Mjalli told the magazine she once ordered a shipment of naturally dyed handwoven wool for the brand's autumn collection, only for it to have been held and ultimately destroyed by Israeli customs. She said she made an attempt to source replacement fabric in Jerusalem, but her efforts were thwarted due to the army closing down roads out of Ramallah.
"I was genuinely like, maybe we should stop, maybe this is our last effort. I was just so tired," Mjalli said.
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1 month ago
The New York Giants are completing their 53-man roster by signing wide recever/special teamer Dalen Cambre to the active roster from their practice squad, a source confirms. The move was initially reported by Art Stapleton.
The Giants had been carrying just 52 players after releasing wide receiver Darius Slayton earlier in the week.
Cambre, a former undrafted free agent, played in seven games almost exclusively on special teams for the Giants last season.
His presence means the Giants now have five wide receivers on their roster. They are also elevating wide receiver Braxton Berrios from the practice squad to be the punt returner and part of the kickoff unit, and linebacker Malik Harrison.
Here is #NYG coach John Harbaugh on 2nd-year WR Dalen Cambre, who had another good day on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/gg0FqWCuql
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The Giants had been carrying just 52 players after releasing wide receiver Darius Slayton earlier in the week.
Cambre, a former undrafted free agent, played in seven games almost exclusively on special teams for the Giants last season.
His presence means the Giants now have five wide receivers on their roster. They are also elevating wide receiver Braxton Berrios from the practice squad to be the punt returner and part of the kickoff unit, and linebacker Malik Harrison.
Here is #NYG coach John Harbaugh on 2nd-year WR Dalen Cambre, who had another good day on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/gg0FqWCuql
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2 months ago
A Bahamian national who arrived in the U.S. during President Gerald Ford's administration and was living with a green card racked up a violent rap sheet before investigators found he voted illegally in the 2020 election, sparking the deportation process, officials say.
The case of Anthony Tyrone Higgs is only the latest in a slew of arrests connected to illegal votes cast in recent elections, as the Trump administration engages in a broader crackdown on election integrity-related crimes.
"This alien was a guest in our country who forfeited his right to be in the U.S. when he committed these violent crimes and voted in the 2020 election," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis exclusively told Fox News Digital on Friday.
Ice Arrests Peruvian National Accused Of Illegally Voting In 2024 Election As Dhs Cites Similar Cases
ICE agents **** emble in Minnesota, left; Anthony Tyrone Higgs, inset right.
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The case of Anthony Tyrone Higgs is only the latest in a slew of arrests connected to illegal votes cast in recent elections, as the Trump administration engages in a broader crackdown on election integrity-related crimes.
"This alien was a guest in our country who forfeited his right to be in the U.S. when he committed these violent crimes and voted in the 2020 election," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis exclusively told Fox News Digital on Friday.
Ice Arrests Peruvian National Accused Of Illegally Voting In 2024 Election As Dhs Cites Similar Cases
ICE agents **** emble in Minnesota, left; Anthony Tyrone Higgs, inset right.
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2 months ago
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky recently welcomed their first baby
A source tells PEOPLE exclusively that they "both beam when they talk about being parents"
The insider adds that the singer and her tech entrepreneur fiancé "both took time off of work this summer to be with [the] baby"
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky are loving parenthood.
The singer, 40, and the tech entrepreneur, 42, recently welcomed their first baby, and a source tells PEOPLE exclusively that they "both beam when they talk about being parents."
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A source tells PEOPLE exclusively that they "both beam when they talk about being parents"
The insider adds that the singer and her tech entrepreneur fiancé "both took time off of work this summer to be with [the] baby"
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky are loving parenthood.
The singer, 40, and the tech entrepreneur, 42, recently welcomed their first baby, and a source tells PEOPLE exclusively that they "both beam when they talk about being parents."
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2 months ago
Tommy Winkler and his wife Jess are expecting their first baby, due at the end of February
The couple, who married in June, shared the news with family and friends shortly after finding out in June
Jess has faced a challenging first trimester but says Tommy has been supportive and excited about becoming a father
Tommy Winkler and his wife Jess are going to be parents!
The TikToker, who is known as "The Food Guy" online, is expecting his first baby with his wife Jess, sharing the news exclusively with PEOPLE. The couple, who tied the knot in June, will welcome their baby at the end of February and found out they were expecting just a day after Tommy's birthday.
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The couple, who married in June, shared the news with family and friends shortly after finding out in June
Jess has faced a challenging first trimester but says Tommy has been supportive and excited about becoming a father
Tommy Winkler and his wife Jess are going to be parents!
The TikToker, who is known as "The Food Guy" online, is expecting his first baby with his wife Jess, sharing the news exclusively with PEOPLE. The couple, who tied the knot in June, will welcome their baby at the end of February and found out they were expecting just a day after Tommy's birthday.
#jess #wife #expecting #first
2 months ago
Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" returns Sept. 11, 2026, as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres face the San Francisco Giants. The game is available exclusively on the Apple TV app. Here's broadcast information for tonight's action:
Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers, 7 p.m. Eastern
San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants, 9:30 p.m. Eastern
Andrew Abbott (Reds) vs. Shane Drohan (Brewers)
Robbie Ray (Padres) vs. Anthony Molina (Giants)
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Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers, 7 p.m. Eastern
San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants, 9:30 p.m. Eastern
Andrew Abbott (Reds) vs. Shane Drohan (Brewers)
Robbie Ray (Padres) vs. Anthony Molina (Giants)
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2 months ago
Dolly Parton never recovered from the death of her husband, Carl Dean, a friend tells In Touch exclusively.
"It was a bad time for her," Jason Pirro, who worked as the country icon's driver for 58 years, says of Dean's March 2025 death at 82 following an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
"She didn't say much, but she sometimes talked about how much she missed him so much. She didn't want to make a big deal about it because she knew that I knew how she was affected by it," says Pirro, 80, noting that the pair often traveled between their homes in LA and Tennessee to spend time with each other until he got sick.
Over their 60-year love story, they "shared a unique happiness that seemed to sparkle whenever they were together," he adds.
"I think that's why she passed away so soon after he did," Pirro tells In Touch. "She died of a broken heart, but she didn't want to say that because she didn't want people feeling sorry for her."
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"It was a bad time for her," Jason Pirro, who worked as the country icon's driver for 58 years, says of Dean's March 2025 death at 82 following an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
"She didn't say much, but she sometimes talked about how much she missed him so much. She didn't want to make a big deal about it because she knew that I knew how she was affected by it," says Pirro, 80, noting that the pair often traveled between their homes in LA and Tennessee to spend time with each other until he got sick.
Over their 60-year love story, they "shared a unique happiness that seemed to sparkle whenever they were together," he adds.
"I think that's why she passed away so soon after he did," Pirro tells In Touch. "She died of a broken heart, but she didn't want to say that because she didn't want people feeling sorry for her."
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