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The World Cup Isn't Just a Tournament, It's a $41 Billion Business
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than just a tournament. With over 6.5 million fans expected to attend, it's become one of the world's largest economic events.
The Battle for Your Screen: What's Next for TV and Streaming?
Variety Senior TV Editor Brian Steinberg breaks down media mergers, streaming, cord-cutting, and the biggest trends reshaping the future of television.
The ‘sleeper hit’ movies you missed in ‘25 and five not to miss in ’26
Everyone may be talking about the death of movie theaters, but here are the sleeper hit movies you may have missed in '25, and five not to miss in '26.
The Card That Changed Collecting Forever: Why Logan Paul’s Pikachu Is Breaking the Market
Logan Paul and Ken Goldin break down the collectibles boom, rare Pokémon cards, auction strategy. Plus, Logan’s take on Jake Paul’s fight.
Holiday Drivers Catch a Break as Gas Prices Hit Multiyear Lows
U.S. gas prices have stayed below $3 a gallon for most of December, marking the cheapest holiday fuel costs since 2020, according to AAA.
FDA Greenlights First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill
The FDA approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk, a move expected to expand access for patients who prefer pills over injections.
U.S. Economy Hits the Gas with a Q3 Growth Surprise
The U.S. economy grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter, easily beating expectations as consumer spending jumped to 3.5%.
Alphabet Buys More Power for the A.I. Race with $4.75B Deal
Alphabet announced it will acquire data center and energy infrastructure firm Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash plus assumed debt.
ServiceNow Makes a $7.75B Cyber Bet in the A.I. Arms Race
ServiceNow announced it will acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a $7.75 billion cash deal.
From Great Resignation to Great Stay: The Job Market Shifts
The U.S. job market is cooling as hiring slows and unemployment rises. ZipRecruiter economist Nicole Bachaud breaks down the trends shaping 2026.
Eli Lilly’s New Pill Keeps the Weight Off
Eli Lilly said its experimental daily obesity pill helped patients maintain most of their weight loss after switching from injectable drugs like Zepbound.
