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Former CIA officer John Kiriakou's unexpected second act: From whistleblower to viral sensation

FOX News

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou, 62, walked the runway at New York Fashion Week 2026 and became a Gen Z internet sensation with millions of views online.


Artificial Is a Hugely Entertaining Movie About Despair for the Future

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Omar Sy on Lupin Season 4 and His 'Stunned' Reaction to the Louvre Heist

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Japanese firm confirms it sold books to Anthropic

The Japan Times

While sources say Nippan Group has confirmed that it sold books to U.S. artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, the Japanese wholesaler did not disclose how many books were sold or the total purchase amount. Nippan Group Holdings, a Japanese book wholesaler, has confirmed that it had sold books to U.S. artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. In a letter addressed to the Japan Book Publishers Association, an industry group, Nippan Group said that Nippan IPS, a subsidiary that sells Japanese books overseas, concluded a deal with Anthropic in November 2024 and sold books to it between December that year and last December, according to the sources. Before striking the deal, Nippan IPS asked about the purpose of the book purchases, the letter said. But Nippan Group said that the unit had not been aware that Anthropic's purchases were for AI learning, according to the letter.


The best live Bose speakers deals for October Prime Day: Last chance to save up to 120

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net All Series Matt Ford is a freelance contributor to Mashable. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about how we select deals .


The Ecovacs Goat A2000 LiDAR PRO robot lawn mower is down to an all-time low for Prime Day -- save over 600

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net All Series Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.


Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins are on sale for October Prime Day -- grab all 10 for 45 off

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net All Series You'll be paying around $35 per tin. Ben Williams is a freelance writer at Mashable, having joined the team in June 2025. With over 10 years experience in gaming, tech, TV, anime, and film, there's nothing he hasn't covered. Alongside Ben's other work at IGN, Radio Times, Eurogamer, UNILAD Tech, and Rock Paper Shotgun, he also has bylines at sites like GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, ScreenSphere, Twinfinite, ScreenRant, GGRecon, and more. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.


Tropical Storm Isaias: Spaghetti models track the storm's path online

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net All Series Tropical Storm Isaias: Spaghetti models track the storm's path online Tropical Storm Isaias formed Wednesday morning and is expected to become a hurricane early Thursday. Where to follow the track. Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday morning and is expected to reach hurricane strength early Thursday as it pushes toward a Gulf Coast landfall. The National Weather Service has launched its suite of online storm tracking forecasts and graphics on the National Hurricane Center website . The National Hurricane Center's prediction cone reveals a northeastward trajectory that turns northward Thursday night, with a projected landfall late Friday or early Saturday morning somewhere between eastern Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle.


Jimmy Kimmel calls out Foxs reaction to a joke from him versus one from Trump

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net All Series Jimmy Kimmel calls out Fox's reaction to a'joke' from him versus one from Trump I'm going to report him to the FCC. Sam Haysom is the General Assignment Editor, UK, for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time. Rosie O'Donnell calls out'Mango Mussolini' Trump on'Kimmel' 'Kimmel' guest host Ike Barinholtz examines Trump's reaction to Lindsey Graham's death Jimmy Kimmel recaps Trump's summer with a montage of the weirdest things he's said Trump recently made a comment about LA and San Francisco that sparked backlash followed by a swift defence from the White House and Fox News, all of which has Jimmy Kimmel questioning the network's reaction to what it classifies as a joke. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe, Trump said about the Iran conflict during a rally.


This Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro projector has hit its best-ever price at Amazon -- save 1,100 on Prime Day

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net All Series This bundle comes with a 120-inch inflatable screen, so you can start using it right away. Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer with Mashable. She's written for various entertainment websites since 2017, covering everything from tech to games to film. You'll currently find her work on IGN and Fangoria alongside Mashable, but she also has bylines at Rock Paper Shotgun, Collider, Screen Rant, and more. When she's not writing, she enjoys catching up with the latest films and shows -- horror, in particular -- and has a deep love of FromSoft games, which she continues to happily replay.