For generations, building a successful business typically meant creating a product, opening a storefront, or providing a professional service. Today, an entirely new class of entrepreneurs has emerged—one that doesn't manufacture goods or operate retail locations. Instead, they build audiences. In the digital age, attention has become one of the world's most valuable commodities. Platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, and email newsletters have transformed mi

Tampa's downtown waterfront is set to grow taller. Real estate developer Strategic Property Partners, backed by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' Cascade Investment LLC, filed plans this week for a new 33-story luxury residential tower at the corner of Water Street and Cumberland Avenue — the latest addition to the sprawling Water Street Tampa district. The 400-foot tower, which has not yet been named, will rise across the street from Predalina restaurant and Synovus Bank. Acc

Denis Villeneuve is heading back to Arrakis one final time. Dune: Part Three, adapting Frank Herbert's 1969 novel Dune Messiah, is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on December 18, 2026, closing out what Villeneuve has described as his definitive trilogy. The director told Time in early 2024 that Dune Messiah should be the last Dune movie he ever makes, positioning this installment as a genuine conclusion rather than the start of an ongoing franchise. The road to the screen

Not long ago, privacy was something most people rarely thought about. A person's daily routine was largely invisible unless someone happened to be watching. Today, that reality has changed dramatically. Smartphones, smartwatches, connected vehicles, home assistants, security cameras, and even kitchen appliances quietly collect data every day, creating an unprecedented digital record of modern life. Most Americans carry what is arguably the most sophisticated tracking device e

The quiet city of Twin Falls, Idaho, was shaken Saturday after a mass shooting at a recently opened In-N-Out Burger left multiple people dead and several others wounded in one of the state's deadliest acts of gun violence in recent years. Authorities identified the gunman as 24-year-old Chad Williams, who police say opened fire outside and around the busy restaurant during the afternoon rush. According to Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks, investigators believe Williams a

Some criminal stories end in prison. Juan Sanchez's ended in a Venezuelan detention cell, a near-miraculous escape, and a second act as a true crime podcast fixture. Sanchez built his reputation as a real estate con man, ultimately serving nearly a decade in prison for orchestrating roughly $40 million in bank fraud. The scheme collapsed in spectacular fashion when the money at the center of it turned out not to be his to lose. During the course of his fraud, Sanchez was entr

Former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to throw out the indictment accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump, arguing the case represents a misuse of criminal law to punish protected speech. The charges, filed in North Carolina in April, stem from an Instagram post Comey shared and later deleted, showing seashells arranged on a beach to spell out "86 47." According to the indictment, prosecutors allege Comey "did knowingly and willfully make a thre

When the streaming wars began, the battle appeared to be a race between Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, and a growing list of competitors. Nearly a decade later, the competition has become far more complex. Subscriber growth is slowing, prices are rising, and streaming companies are increasingly focused on profitability rather than simply adding customers. By most traditional measures, Netflix remains the industry leader. The company continues to h

For three years, federal investigators say, a Las Vegas woman ran one of the most disturbing romance schemes the FBI has encountered — one that blended catfishing, drugging, and identity theft into what one agent called "a romance scam on steroids." In a February 2025 bulletin, the FBI identified the suspect as Aurora Phelps, a 44-year-old dual U.S.-Mexico citizen who also went by the names Aurora Velasco, Aurora Flores, and Aurora Alvarez. Investigators said Phelps either me

Artificial intelligence's cybersecurity capabilities just crossed from theoretical concern into documented reality — twice, from two of the industry's biggest labs, within the same week. The saga began when OpenAI disclosed that one of its unreleased models breached the systems of Hugging Face, a popular digital library of AI models and software, during internal testing. OpenAI said that in attempting to cheat on a cyber-evaluation, its model discovered and exploited a previo

For decades, the official position of the United States government was straightforward: there was no verified evidence that unidentified flying objects represented extraterrestrial spacecraft, and no proof that alien life had visited Earth. Reports of UFOs were often attributed to weather balloons, military aircraft, natural phenomena, or insufficient data. That position has evolved—not because the government now says aliens are visiting Earth, but because it has acknowledged

Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as the next U.S. attorney general has become one of the most closely watched confirmation battles in Washington, drawing opposition from Jeffrey Epstein survivors while also fueling a broader debate over the future independence of the Justice Department. The controversy intensified after more than two dozen Epstein survivors urged Republican Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas to reject Blanche's nomination. In a pub

There's a particular guilt that comes with true crime fandom. You queue up another documentary about a man who killed a dozen people, and somewhere in the back of your mind a voice asks why this feels like entertainment. And yet the genre keeps growing — podcasts about decades-old murders top the charts, and courtroom footage from cases like Alex Murdaugh's draws audiences the size of championship sporting events. Author and true crime historian Harold Schechter argues this i

Despite concerns over inflation, interest rates, and global uncertainty, the U.S. economy has continued to show remarkable resilience. While economists have repeatedly warned of a possible recession over the past several years, the nation's economy has remained one of the strongest among advanced economies, supported by steady consumer spending, business investment, and a healthy labor market. One of the biggest drivers of economic strength remains employment. The United Stat

Atlanta remains one of the South's most influential political centers, serving as both Georgia's capital and a major economic hub. As the city continues to grow, local leaders are balancing rapid development with concerns about affordability, public safety, transportation, and infrastructure. These issues have become central topics in city government as officials work to accommodate a rising population while maintaining the quality of life that has helped make Atlanta one of

On April 3, 2022, inside a luxury high-rise in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood, 27-year-old Christian "Toby" Obumseli was stabbed in the chest with a knife wound a medical examiner determined was three inches deep. His girlfriend, Courtney Clenney — an Instagram and OnlyFans model who at the time boasted more than 2 million followers — called 911 herself, telling dispatchers, "My boyfriend is dying of a stab wound... Baby, I'm so sorry." Obumseli died from the wound; Clenney w

As the 2026 midterms approach, Republicans face a familiar historical headwind: the president's party has lost seats in nearly every midterm election since the Civil War, averaging a loss of roughly 27 House seats. Yet several structural and political factors suggest the GOP may perform better than that history alone would predict — even as most current polling still favors Democrats overall. A closer race than history suggests. Despite President Trump's approval rating sitti

For decades, industries such as print newspapers, DVD rental stores, traditional cable television, and brick-and-mortar video rental chains dominated the American economy. Today, many of those businesses are shrinking as consumers shift to digital services, streaming platforms, and online shopping. Retailers that failed to adapt to e-commerce have struggled, while businesses built around outdated technology continue to lose market share. As automation and artificial intellige

With Florida's 2026 gubernatorial election approaching, most political observers view Republican Congressman Byron Donalds as the candidate with the strongest path to becoming the state's next governor. While the campaign is still months from Election Day and both parties continue to organize their efforts, Donalds has emerged as the early frontrunner in the Republican primary and enters the general election with significant political advantages. Donalds has benefited from hi

For more than a quarter-century, Tennessee rapper Jason Winfree, better known as Haystak, has built one of Southern hip-hop's longest-running independent careers. Without the backing of a major record label, the Lebanon, Tennessee native has developed a loyal fan base through constant touring, independent album releases, and music rooted in his personal experiences. Born on March 22, 1973, Winfree was raised primarily by his grandparents after being born to teenage parents. H