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Servicing profit offset origination losses for some companies, but more than 40% of companies were unprofitable, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. View the full article

Chief Jay Powell says US central bank is seeking to ensure it is a ‘responsible steward of public resources’View the full article

Lenders using an automated process can save up to $1,500 per loan but do they have the capacity to pass those through to applicants as the FHFA director asks? View the full article

UK prime minister has told allies that the Tories are heading for the ‘end of the road’ View the full article

Max may be adding the "HBO" back into its name, but don't let that fool you into thinking that streaming is getting any better for classic film fans in 2025—great movies older than a few decades are still hard to come by on popular subscription services like Hulu and Netflix. Sure, you could sign up for The Criterion Channel, the streaming service from the boutique media label dedicated to highlighting the best in classic and contemporary films (if you are any kind of film history geek, it's practically a moral imperative). But you actually don't need to pay anything at all to enjoy a substantial library of Criterion-approved gems: As spotted on Reddit (and possibly inspired by a Redditor and Letterboxd user who goes by the handle "Geekstache"), Tubi now has a category page collecting all the movies in the Criterion Collection that you can watch for free on the ad-supported service. "For the Cinephiles"Of course, Tubi can't come right out and say it has curated its own little Criterion corner (Criterion would probably take issue with that; plus, it's not like it's the blessing from Criterion that makes a movie great). Instead, it classifies these 150+ films—from old Hollywood screwball farces like Bringing Up Baby, to imported epics like Akira Kurasowa's Ran, to recent indie darlings like Greta Gerwig's Frances Ha—as being "For the Cinephiles." (I'm sure it is just a coincidence all of them have been released on Blu-ray and DVD in fancy Criterion editions.) The category includes a ton of movies I've long been meaning to see—and you too, probably. There are even a few I own on Criterion DVD that I haven't gotten around to actually watching yet (It Happened One Night, All That Jazz). Of course, streaming on Tubi isn't exactly equivalent to watching in high definition on a feature-packed disc, or even on The Criterion Channel itself—you'll have to sit through commercial breaks, for one thing, and its unlikely Tubi will be offering up the same pristine restored prints. But you also won't be paying for the privilege, and you can save yourself the time you'd otherwise spend endlessly scrolling for something good to watch. View the full article

Utility claims new legislation to block bonuses will not capture ‘retention payments’View the full article

Adults with grown children are often still helping support them financially. And sometimes, those contributions take away from the funds they would otherwise be saving for retirement. According to a recent Savings.com survey of 1,000 U.S. adults with grown children, half regularly assist them financially. Those numbers are going up in recent years. On average, parents are shelling $1,474 monthly to help their adult children, which is about 6% more than they provided the previous year. More than 80% said they helped pay for groceries; 65% said they foot their grown child’s cellphone bill; and nearly half (46%) even fund their adult children’s vacations. Those monthly contributions add up, coming out to a contribution of around $17,688 per year—around twice as much as they’re putting into their own retirement savings. Nearly half (47%) say they’ve sacrificed their own financial well-being and preparedness to help their grown kids find their footing. While older generations are often quick to call Gen Zers lazy or entitled, young workers are at a financial disadvantage. Not only are unemployment rates rising for recent college graduates, but an increasing number are underemployed. And, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 Grad Guide, college graduates are more frequently taking jobs that don’t typically require degrees. In fact, the fastest growing field for college graduates is construction. Real estate, utilities, wholesale, and administrative service jobs are up for the group, too, suggesting that four-year-degrees are not necessarily helping graduates land higher-paying jobs as often as they once did. Parents seem to know that their adult children are up against big challenges, which is likely why so many help pay their bills. Forty percent said they felt pressured to give to their grown children even when it negatively impacted their own stability, and 35% said they feel it’s their responsibility to provide that support. Some say they’ve set deadlines for when they will stop funding their adult children’s lives. Eleven percent plan to cut the cord within a year; 26% within one to two years; and 28% three to four years down the line. However, for some, the commitment is for life. Around 18% say there is no deadline at all for their grown children to become financially independent. View the full article

Luring new backers into the sector has its attractions, but risks fragmenting the system furtherView the full article

We've learned a lot about the Switch 2 since Nintendo announced it in back in January. We know how basic specs compare on paper to the original Switch; we know that many physical game carts won't actually have the games on them; and we know what games to expect this year. While there's still more to learn about the console before it officially launches next month, some new leaks have provided fresh insights into how the Switch 2 actually performs. Digital Foundry reports that it can definitively confirm leaks surrounding the Switch 2's hardware, answering many of the remaining questions that Nintendo and Nvidia have left a mystery thus far. The outlet highlights the key hardware upgrades for the company's new console, and explains how there are some major performance boosts—especially in docked mode. Switch 2 is more powerful, especially when docked Digital Foundry highlights that Nintendo calls the SoC (system on a chip) in both the Switch 2 and OG Switch "custom," but notes that the original Switch's SoC was really a "vanilla" chip. The Switch 2's hardware, on the other hand, really is made solely with Nintendo's console in mind. That means it should be better optimized for the company's unique situation of needing to offer console-quality game play that can adapt to handheld mode. The new custom Nvidia T239 has an eight-core ARM Cortext A87C CPU, compared to the four-core ARM Cortext A57 in the Switch 1. Digital Foundry reports that the original Switch reserved one CPU core for operating system features and left the other three open to developers, while the Switch 2 reserves six of its cores for developers, and uses two for OS tasks. CPU specs are still unclear: The original Switch had a fixed CPU clock speed (the processing rate of the CPU) of 1020MHz whether it was docked or in handheld mode. The new Switch runs at 1101MHz in handheld, but 998MHz when docked. Digital Foundry isn't sure why this is the case, though it does speculate it has something to do with memory bandwidth drops that would have an impact on CPU performance. The maximum theoretical clock speed here is 1.7GHz, compared to 1.785GHz on the Switch. GPU specs make more sense at this time. The new Ampere GPU has a typical clock speed of 1007MHz when docked, and 561MHz in handheld mode, with a maximum clock speed of 1.4GHz. The original Switch's Maxwell GPU ran at 768MHz when docked and up to 460MHz in handheld mode, with a maximum of 921MHz. An important metric to note here is TFLOPS, which measures the rate of performance for a GPU. When docked, the Switch 2's GPU is rated for 3.072 TFLOPs, but drops to 1.71 TFLOPs in handheld mode. Digital Foundry makes the point that you can't necessarily evaluate a GPU's potential from TFLOPs alone, and that it'll be up to developers to show us how well games can perform. We already knew that the Switch 2 offers 12GB of RAM (102GBps when docked and 68GBps in handheld). Digital Foundry now says it can confirm how Nintendo is allocating that memory: The OS uses 3GB of RAM, which leaves 9GB for running games. It's a stark comparison with the Switch 1, which only shipped with 4GB of RAM, with 3.2GB of that allocated to developers. That means the Switch 2 nearly triples the amount of memory game makers can use. GameChat takes up a lot of resourcesGameChat is one on Nintendo's "big" new features for the Switch 2. Coming to market a mere 22 years after Xbox Live popularized online console chat, the feature offers in-game communication features like audio and video chat and screen sharing. However, it appears that innovation comes at cost to performance. Digital Foundry says GameChat affects system resources to such a degree that Nintendo is offering developers a "Game Chat testing tool." This tool replicates the resources Game Chat takes up while running, so developers can understand how that might impact their games, without actually needing to run Game Chat itself during development. This should be no surprise to anyone who watched Nintendo's Switch 2 demos. Game Chat looks choppy, especially when sharing your screen or making video calls. (Is that 5 fps?) I suppose it's refreshing to see Nintendo so transparent about how laggy these features are, but the fact that it looks this bad in the official advertisement doesn't bode well for Game Chat's real-world performance. We'll need to wait for the games to judge the Switch 2's true capabilitiesTaken purely on paper, the Switch 2 has a big performance advantage when plugged into its dock. We already knew that the Switch 2 is capable of 4K 60 fps and 1440p 120 fps output in docked mode, compared to 1080p 120 fps output in handheld. It makes sense, then, for the Switch 2 to have an active cooling fan built into the dock to maintain that higher performance. (The Switch 1 does not have a fan in its dock, even though it is able to output a higher resolution in docked mode than handheld.) However, we'll have to see how the performance translates into real-world use. As with any piece of hardware, on-paper specs can only tell you so much. The true test is in how developers can optimize and push that hardware with their software. If devs can take advantage of the more advanced Switch 2 hardware to pull off more impressive graphics and performance, we'll naturally see that for ourselves in the gameplay. For now, it's a waiting game. View the full article

Ahead of Google I/O 2025, which starts on May 20, the company has announced a few big accessibility focused features for Android and Google Chrome. Among these are improvements to the Android screen reader, more expressive captions, and easier to read text in Chrome for Android. This follows Apple's recent accessibility focused announcements, with both companies' posts timed to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 15). Here are the best new accessibility features coming to Android and Chrome. Improved screen reader on Android Credit: Google TalkBack is Android's screen reader, and while it's had Gemini AI integration for a while now, it's getting a few updates. Previously, the AI could generate descriptions of onscreen images even if they didn't have alt text (which is what normally allows screen readers to describe images). Now, Google is expanding its feature set to include question and answer support for images. This should help users learn more about whatever's pictured, such as the make and model of a product, if discounts are available for it, and what else is in the photo. You could even use TalkBack to ask Gemini to look at clothes on a shopping website and recommend the best pick for a certain occasion, Google suggests. Captions will convey more emotions Credit: Google When you're watching a sports game with captions enabled, the text doesn't always convey the emotion behind the commentary. If a player scores an unbelievable goal, the commentator may say, "Gooooooooooaaaaaalllll," but the captions will often turn that into a much more stoic "Goal (cheering)." Google is aiming to address that with Expressive Captions, which uses AI to capture how someone is speaking, and not just what they're saying. The company also says that Expressive Captions will display more labels for sounds, including whistles and throat clearing. This feature is rolling out to devices running Android 15 or newer, and will work for English captions in four regions—Australia, Canada, UK, and the US. Read small text easily in Chrome for AndroidGoogle is trying to make it easier to read text in Chrome for Android. If you find the default font size too small, Chrome's new Page Zoom feature will allow you to increase the font size without zooming in on the rest of the website. Google says you'll be able to customize your adjustments and save your preferences for all websites. Better screen reader support for PDFs in ChromeIn Chrome for desktop, Google is adding the ability to use a screen reader to interact with scanned PDFs. Chrome will use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to identify scanned pages and let you use a screen reader to select, highlight, copy, and search text. View the full article

The willingness to challenge received wisdom can yield results without political costsView the full article

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re in the market for a mini laser projector, the Hisense C2 Portable Laser Projector is at its lowest price yet, according to price-tracking tools, down from $1,999.99 to $1,699.99. A compact setup for small living spaces or trips, this impressive projector boasts quality comparable to that of a high-quality TV. While it doesn’t have the same quality as pricier models like the Hisense C2 Ultra, it’s a space-saving projector for casual viewing or a lag-free gaming experience. Hisense C2 4K Mini Projector $1,699.99 at Amazon $1,999.99 Save $300.00 Get Deal Get Deal $1,699.99 at Amazon $1,999.99 Save $300.00 The Hisense C2 can project up to a 300-inch movie screen, and it has an adjustable viewing angle to align with screens, walls, and ceilings precisely for a more flexible setup. It features a sharp 4K image and 2000 ANSI Lumens brightness for maximum vibrancy. The unique 4K AI Upscaler feature transforms lower-quality videos, such as classic films and home movies, into crystal-clear 4K quality, complete with vivid and accurate colors. This is achieved through the projector’s innovative MCL38 Laser design, which harnesses the power of 4 LEDs. The Ultra model comes with additional bells and whistles; it has a greater ANSI Lumens and is a stronger choice for brighter rooms and home theaters. It also features a stronger audio quality that doesn’t require any external speakers for superior sound. However, the price tag is also significantly heftier with a nearly $800 difference. They both feature the same resolution, projection size, and display technology. If you don’t plan on using this projector in very bright rooms or are hoping to replace a high-quality TV, this mini projector could hit the sweet spot. View the full article

Drop comes as jolt of enthusiasm among Republicans in wake of Donald The President’s election wanesView the full article

Like the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy handsets come loaded with a bunch of preinstalled Samsung apps that you don't necessarily need and might never use—especially as there are Google-made equivalents for a lot of them that you'll also find on your phone. As these Samsung apps come preinstalled, you might think that removing them might break something on your device, but you can safely uninstall most of them without worrying (and find them again on the Galaxy Store, if you ever need to get them back). Clearing out the apps you're not using regularly means your phone won't need to download updates for them, and you'll free up some storage space too. It's well worth taking a few minutes to delete any apps you don't need, and that includes the ones Samsung has helpfully installed for you. You can delete any app on your Samsung phone from the app drawer: Just press and hold on an app icon, then choose Uninstall > OK. These are the ones that One UI lets you get rid of, quickly and safely: Calculator: For doing sums on your phone, courtesy of Samsung. Calendar: Samsung's alternative to Google Calendar. Clock: Samsung's own app for checking times and setting alarms. Galaxy Shop: For buying everything from TVs to watches from Samsung. Galaxy Wearable: If you need to manage Galaxy smartwatches. Gaming Hub: A hub for launching your games and finding new ones. Global Goals: Samsung's app for supporting charities and causes. Notes: For creating notes with text, drawings, images, and more. Penup: Samsung's app for creating and sharing drawings. Samsung's Find app can track your devices. Credit: Lifehacker Samsung Find: Locates your family and friends, and your Samsung devices. Samsung Health: For tracking your fitness stats and other health metrics. Samsung Internet: Samsung's own mobile web browser. Samsung Members: Shows special offers and benefits with your Samsung account. Samsung TV Plus: Free streaming TV channels from Samsung. Samsung Wallet: Samsung's take on mobile payments and passes. SmartThings: For controlling smart home kit supporting Samsung's standard. Tips: Get to know the key features on your Samsung phone. Voice Recorder: For audio recordings and transcriptions on your phone. The preinstalled apps you can't deleteThat's list constitutes the majority of the Samsung apps that come bundled with One UI, but it's not all of them. You can't uninstall Bixby, Camera, Contacts, the Galaxy Store, Gallery, My Files, or Smart Switch as you look to declutter your phone. Other preinstalled apps you can deleteDepending on where in the world you are, you might also see a range of third-party apps (not made by Samsung) on your Galaxy handset. These can all be safely uninstalled, and may include Facebook, Netflix, and Spotify. You might also come across various Google and Microsoft apps. These are the ones you can get rid of to free up some space: Google Drive: For accessing your Google Drive files in the cloud. Google TV: Streaming shows and movies across various platforms. LinkedIn: The professional social network owned by Microsoft. If you're tired of LinkedIn notifications, you can uninstall the app. Credit: Lifehacker Microsoft Copilot: The AI assistant from Microsoft. Outlook: Microsoft's email client for desktop, mobile, and the web. YouTube Music: Google's music streaming service. For some preinstalled apps, including Google Chrome and Microsoft OneDrive, you won't see an Uninstall option, but you will see a Disable option. Disabling an app hides it from view and stops automatic updates for it, but it doesn't actually remove it from your phone. You can enable these apps again by opening up Settings and navigating to the Apps. View the full article

An environment conference opened in Nepal on Friday to discuss global climate change, including the impact on the highest Himalayan peaks where snow and ice are melting. The three-day conference in Kathmandu titled, “Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity,” is expected to include discussions of critical climate issues. “From the lap of Sagarmatha (Everest), the world’s highest peak, we send this message loud and clear that to protect the mountains is to protect the planet. To protect the mountains is to protect our seas. To protect the mountains is to protect humanity itself,” Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli told participants at the opening meeting. Nepal is home to eight of the tallest mountains in the world including Mount Everest. A high level of glaciers melting in the Himalayan mountains because of global warming has raised signficant concerns. Melting snow and ice have exposed the mountains and increased the risk of rock slides, landslides and avalanches. Scientists have warned the Himalayan mountains could lose up to 80% of their glaciers if the Earth warms in coming decades or centuries. They say flash floods and avalanches also could become more likely in coming years, in part because of climate change. “The tragedy is that the Himalayas are facing an unprecedented stress test in real time today, exposing not only the fragile nature of our mountain ecosystems but also a glaring evidence of the lack of meaningful global climate action,” Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba said. “As a mountainous country with high disaster risk vulnerability, Nepal faces a stark predicament.” Nepal has experienced a series of severe weather events in the recent past with devastating impacts on people and their livelihoods, Deuba said. “Floods and glacial lake outbursts have caused large-scale destruction and damage, and droughts, water scarcity and forest fires have brought untold suffering to the people across the country,” she said. Ministers from neighboring India, Bhutan, and Maldives are attending the conference. Organizers have said they intend to publish a Kathmandu declaration after the discussions end Sunday. —Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press View the full article

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The reality of home gardening is that you rarely have as much space as you’d like. For many people, all they have is one raised 4x8 foot bed. While that doesn’t feel like a lot of space, you can fit a whole lot of plants into 32 square feet. With a smaller space, you just have to find new and inventive ways to get more variety in your beds. Around where I live, we call this "cramscaping. " Take advantage of plant timing and growth patternsEvery vegetable and fruit out there has recommended spacing (for instance, tomatoes should be 18 inches apart), and in an ideal world, you’d accommodate them perfectly. However, you can plant closer if needed, while understanding your plants might not be as productive as they’d be if they had more space to grow to their full potential. kohnrabi growing underneath beans, which are trellised up. Credit: Amanda Blum To get the most out of limited space, take advantage of space above and below the soil. For instance, radishes and carrots are mostly below ground, while tomatoes are above ground. Thus, they are great to grow next to one another. Grow beets alongside peas and large squash with climbing beans. Also consider that plants mature at different rates. Lettuce will grow quickly, and be ready for harvest in mere weeks, while eggplants take all summer. If you plant them at the same time when they’re both small, you’ll harvest your lettuce in time to free up space for your eggplants to spread out. Trellising is essential help plants grow upward using trellises, creating horizontal space Credit: Amanda Blum When you don’t have as much horizontal space, you have to take advantage of the vertical space. You’ll need to keep plants from sprawling on the ground, and the primary way to do that is by training them up. Choose indeterminate tomatoes (which are more vine-like) instead of determinate (or "bush" tomatoes) so they continue to grow upwards despite pruning. Then prune everything but a few stems and train them onto a tall trellis. Use an obelisk or netting to provide structure for climbing beans, peas, or cucumbers. IYellow squash and zucchini can also be trained to grow upwards along a trellis, as can pumpkins and melons. Remember, though, that items on trellises have to be within reach: If you plant a trellis of green beans in the dead center of your bed, you’re not going to be able to reach those beans without stepping on other plants. So trellised plants should be located close enough to the edge of the bed to be accessed. Corners and edges make the most sense. For low trellises such as for squash, you can place them closer to the middle, but test your reach before finalizing planting. Start with the largest plants Start with an empty 4x8 bed (I left last year's nasturtiums.) Credit: Amanda Blum Begin by sketching out a grid for your bed, foot by foot, and a list of everything you’d like to plant. Lay in the largest plants first: in this case, tomatoes. Since they’ll be the tallest, place them in the corners or close to the edge of the bed, so they’re not shading anything. Now consider anything that needs a wide trellis, like peas and cucumbers or beans. Those should live at the edge of the bed, but leave space on either side of the trellis so you can reach what’s on the other side. These trellises are good at the short ends of the bed, so they don’t prevent you from reaching in. Now, start working your way down the list of plants in descending size. I placed eggplants and peppers, which will all need a trellis, on either side. For the center, which is hard to reach, I chose plants that don’t need support and won’t get too tall, but are larger: kale, chard, and onions. What’s left to plan for are short crops that will grow quickly like lettuce, radishes, beets, and carrots. Lettuce is a great buffer between nightshades like eggplant and cruciferous plants like chard and kale, so you can add heads of various lettuces. I don’t worry about root vegetables yet. I then add some beneficial flowers like nasturtium, alyssum and marigolds throughout, particularly hanging over the edges of the bed. These flowers will trap aphids, keep pests at bay, and add color. Next, I lay in herbs like basil, dill, parsley, and cilantro. In addition to being great in the kitchen, these all help control pests. These herbs can be sprinkled throughout the bed, but basil and dill do best next to nightshades. Now, in all the spaces left, I backfill with root vegetables: rows of carrots, circles of radishes, and blocks of beets. Plant established seedlings first, then seeds Sketch of the finished garden. Credit: Amanda Blum When it comes time to plant, work from the inside out. Start with the plants in the dead center of the bed, and work towards the outside by putting your seedlings into the ground. Once your starts are planted, go back and work sector by sector, seeding things like beets and radishes. Working in this way allows you to see what you’ve already done, so you don’t accidentally overseed an area you’ve already worked on. Water everything well and then simply pay attention. Prune plants as soon as they need to be pruned. As plants need to be harvested, replace them or allow larger plants to infill the area. Keep your bed moist, but not wet, watering at the root —and use a fish fertilizer every other week, adding it to your water. Over the season, some plants might do better than others, and you may need to replace them. Because of the tight spacing, eggplants might not get enough sun where they are, or lettuce might get too much. You’ll learn over the season where each plant might succeed, and you should chart it for next year. Each season is another opportunity to learn about your yard, sun profile, and soil, and each season your vegetable garden—no matter how small—will get better. View the full article

CSBS hires veteran regulatory expert, Selene welcomes two new executives, Polly grows C-suite, Leaderone finds new president, plus more mortgage moves. View the full article

On Friday, cable companies Charter Communications and Cox Communications announced that they’ve agreed to merge. Charter will acquire Cox in a deal valued at $34.5 billion. This is one of the biggest deals of the year. Charter, known more widely by its brand Spectrum, is one of the largest television communications operators in the country. The proposed transaction will result in Charter acquiring Cox’s commercial fiber and managed IT and cloud businesses, and Cox will contribute its residential cable business to Charter. The joint press release noted that the merger will “create an industry leader in mobile and broadband communications services, seamless video entertainment, and high-quality customer service delivering powerful benefits for American employees, customers, communities, and shareholders.” Charter CEO Chris Winfrey said, “This combination will augment our ability to innovate and provide high-quality, competitively priced products, delivered with outstanding customer service, to millions of homes and businesses.” Cox will own around 23% of the combined entity’s fully diluted shares, the companies said. As part of the deal, the combined entity will assume Cox’s estimated $12 billion in outstanding debt. Charter (NYSE: CHTR) stock was up around 2.58% in early trading on Friday. Cox is a privately held company. Here’s what to expect from the merger The deal is expected to close at the same time as the previously announced Liberty Broadband merger. The combined company will change its name to Cox Communications within a year of the deal closing. Spectrum will become the consumer-facing brand. Winfrey will continue to serve as CEO. The combined company will remain headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and plans to maintain a significant presence at Cox’s campus in Atlanta, Georgia. Cable companies struggle to retain pay-TV subscribers Why is this strategic merger being announced? Cable companies have experienced dwindling pay-TV subscriber rates as customers “cut the cord” by canceling cable subscriptions and switching to streaming services. As a result, the industry has invested heavily in broadband and mobile. According to the latest “cord-cutting monitor” report from analyst firm MoffettNathanson, Charter has continued to lose pay-TV customers along with the rest of the industry. In Q4 of 2024, the cable giant lost 123,000 cable subscribers. Collectively, the cable industry is expected to continue to shed pay-TV subscribers in the coming years, declining from 67.7 million subscribers at the end of last year to 51.5 million by 2028, according to MoffettNathanson’s projections. The firm says the growth of streaming services that replicate the cable bundle won’t be enough to offset the downward trend. Charter will acquire Cox’s existing 6 million subscribers if the deal closes as planned. The planned merger awaits approval from Charter shareholders and regulators. The proposed deal will further test regulators’ appetite for large mergers in the The President era. A decade ago, Comcast and Time Warner Cable (TWC) abandoned their proposed $45.2 billion combination amid concerns from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). View the full article

Data breaches are most often the work of external bad actors, but sometimes the call comes from inside the house. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has disclosed that hackers paid off support agents—both employees and contractors located outside the U.S.—who had access to company systems to provide customer data and then demanded a $20 million ransom not to leak the information. Coinbase was notified of the ransom demand on May 11, just a few days before reporting the incident to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company has said the staff involved were fired and reported to law enforcement when their unauthorized access was detected, but they were still able to provide information to attackers. What happened with Coinbase?The threat actors, with the help of insiders with access to Coinbase systems, were able to collect personally identifiable information on roughly one million individuals (just 1% of Coinbase customers). According to a Coinbase blog post detailing the incident, the compromised data included the following: Names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails Last four digits of Social Security numbers Masked bank account numbers and identifiers Government ID images, such as driver's licenses and passports Account data, such as balance snapshots and transaction history Corporate data available to support agents The breach did not include login credentials, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, or private keys, and hackers do not have access to customer funds, Coinbase Prime accounts, or customer hot or cold wallets. Coinbase has said they are not paying the $20 million ransom and instead are offering those funds as a reward for information about the attack. The company is also expanding its U.S.-based support to monitor and manage the impact on customer accounts. What Coinbase customers need to doCoinbase sent email notifications from the address no-reply@info.coinbase.com to all affected customers—these messages went out at 7:20 a.m. on May 15. Flagged accounts will have to go through several ID checks to make large withdrawals, so you may experience delays with transactions. If you were impacted by the breach, be on the lookout for impersonation scams. The aim of the attack, according to Coinbase, was to acquire customer information, reach out pretending to be from Coinbase, and use social engineering tactics to trick targets into transferring their money. Know that Coinbase will never ask for your credentials (including passwords and 2FA codes) or request that you transfer assets to another "safe" account, vault, or wallet, and they will never call or text you to give you a seed phrase or wallet address. They also will not ask you to contact an unknown number for customer support. You can also take steps to secure your account, like enabling 2FA using a hardware key and turning on withdrawal allow-listing, which limits transfers to accounts in your address book that you know and trust. If you believe your account has been compromised, lock it down and contact security@coinbase.com. Finally, Coinbase says they intend to reimburse customers who were tricked into sending funds to the attackers. You'll find more information in the notification email. View the full article

Housing starts increased in April as a pickup in multifamily home construction more than offset a decline in single-family dwellings caused by elevated inventory. View the full article

Midway while sailing across the Pacific with just his cat named Phoenix, Oliver Widger reflected on why he thinks his many followers—more than a million on TikTok and Instagram—are drawn to his story of quitting his 9-to-5 job and embarking on a journey from Oregon to Hawaii. “The world kind of sucks and, like, I don’t think I’m alone in how I felt with my work,” Widger, 29, told The Associated Press on Wednesday via Zoom. “You can be making $150,000 a year and you still feel like you’re just making ends meet, you know what I mean? And I think people are just tired of that and working really hard for nothing and want a way out.” People are inspired by someone who found a way out, said Widger, who is among a growing number of people who have undertaken such voyages in recent years. Being diagnosed four years ago with a syndrome that carried a risk of paralysis made him realize he hated his job as a manager at a tire company, a job requiring him to be clean-shaven and wear pressed shirts. He heard about people who sailed from California to Hawaii and decided that was the life for him. He abruptly quit his job with “no money, no plan” and $10,000 of debt. “I knew one thing: I’m buying a sailboat,” he recalled. “I’m sailing around the world.” He liquidated his retirement savings, taught himself to sail mostly via YouTube and moved from Portland to the Oregon coast, where he spent months refitting the $50,000 boat he bought. Now, Widger is harnessing the power of social media to fund his round-the-world sailing dream. Since he set sail in April, followers have been tuning into his “Sailing with Phoenix” social media posts to view videos of him and his feline first mate battling the waves and bouts of seasickness, enjoying dazzling sunsets, recounting tricky boat repairs or just reflecting on life at sea. As he discussed his journey with the AP, a netted bag carrying bottled water and snacks swung wildly over his head as the boat rocked. He recalled highlights of the voyage so far, including marveling at the speed dolphins cut through the water and finding flying fish on the deck. There have been stretches when there were no birds in sight for days. It can be a struggle to sleep when the boat is creaking while being buffeted by waves or to steady a boiling pot for the MREs he has been subsisting on. There have been harrowing moments like when a rudder failed and the boat tilted sideways in the surf for three hours as he made repairs, and the time he locked himself in the engine compartment and pried his way out with a wrench. Widger acknowledged he is relatively inexperienced as a sailor, but he has implemented safety measures and communication backup plans, including a satellite phone and an emergency beacon. Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Harms of the U.S. Coast Guard in Hawaii hasn’t been following the journey closely, but said he is relieved to hear Widger has the Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, known as an EPIRB. It’s a critical tool for rescuers to locate a mariner’s position during an emergency, especially in the Pacific, the largest ocean, Harms said. Widger’s journey provides a good opportunity to educate the public about sailing safety, such as the importance of wearing a personal flotation device whenever topside on the boat, monitoring the weather closely and registering emergency tools like the EPIRB, Harms said. “That’s a really critical piece for anybody that’s getting motivated by his story to go set off on their own adventure,” Harms said. Until his arrival, likely in Honolulu, Widger is making sure everything is in place to avoid Phoenix having to undergo Hawaii’s animal quarantine. A mobile vet will sign off on Phoenix’s health when they arrive, he said. Widger wasn’t aware of the deadly danger of cat feces to the endangered Hawaiian monk seal, but he has been keeping all his trash, including kitty litter, on board. Even though he said he is legally allowed to throw it overboard, seeing so much plastic in the ocean motivates him not to. In addition to managing the practicalities of daily life on a boat, he is coping with going viral in the middle of the ocean by creating social media content and making decisions about merch his fans want to buy. He credits it all to his neck issue, which “shook up my world and it changed my perspective on everything.” He also hopes he can be an inspiration for anyone who’s in a rut. “Everything I’ve done I thought was impossible,” Widger said. “Sailing around the world is such a ridiculous dream. Whatever your dream is, just go, just do it.” —Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press View the full article

You might be having a bad week, but AI is having a worse one. First there was the "racism glitch" that beset Grok, and now music platform SoundCloud is facing some serious criticism for a clause buried in its terms of service. The imbroglio began in February 2024, when SoundCloud quietly changed its TOS to include: In the absence of a separate agreement that states otherwise, You explicitly agree that your Content may be used to inform, train, develop or serve as input to artificial intelligence or machine intelligence technologies or services as part of and for providing the services. That quietly sat there in the TOS for more than a year, but this week, Ed Newton noticed the change and posted about it on his X account. The response was immediate and fiery, with many musicians and SoundCloud users decrying the use of their music to train AI. But some of that user ire seems misplaced; it's a more nuanced situation than it seems at first. What Soundcloud was planning to do with AIIt's easy to see why musicians wouldn't want their art used to train machines designed to replace them, but, according to SoundCloud, the TOS change was never about that. The company's president, Eliah Seton, issued an open letter on Wednesday explaining that they were using AI for "powering smarter recommendations, search, playlisting, content tagging, and tools that help prevent fraud" but the company has never "used artist content to train AI models. Not for music creation. Not for large language models. Not for anything that tries to mimic or replace your work." According Seton, it's basically been a misunderstanding. "The language in the Terms of Use was too broad and wasn’t clear enough. It created confusion, and that’s on us," Seton wrote. Opt-in or opt-out: The eternal questionSoundCloud may have cleared up how it has used AI in the past, but company reps waffled on what it plans to do with your music in the future. The initial response to the controversy, delivered in a statement to Verge from Marni Greenberg, SVP and head of communications at SoundCloud, explained, "Should we ever consider using user content to train generative AI models, we would introduce clear opt-out mechanisms in advance." The community responded with, "shouldn't that read 'opt-in?'" "Yeah, opt-in. Sounds great," SoundCloud responded, eventually. How SoundCloud is planning to change its terms of serviceIn his open letter, SoundCloud CEO Seton got specific about planned changes to the service's terms of service. The offensive AI section will be replaced with: We will not use Your Content to train generative AI models that aim to replicate or synthesize your voice, music, or likeness without your explicit consent, which must be affirmatively provided through an opt-in mechanism. So AI won't be used for replication or synthesis of users' music unless they opt in. Presumably, SoundCloud's will continue to use AI for recommendations, tagging, and play-listing, a much more benign, and generally accepted used of the technology. A couple of lessons from this flare-up: One, dealing with AI requires companies to be crystal clear with their users about how AI will be employed. Two, we should all read the TOS. View the full article

Key Takeaways Impact on Success: A well-planned startup office setup enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and ultimately contributes to the success of your business. Optimal Layout: Design your office layout to encourage teamwork with communal areas while also incorporating quiet zones for focused work. Ergonomic Furniture: Invest in ergonomic furniture that ensures comfort and promotes employee well-being, which in turn boosts productivity. Technology Integration: Utilize reliable technology and high-speed internet to streamline operations and enhance communication among team members. Budgeting Wisely: Engage in careful budgeting by considering location, utilities, and furniture costs, while exploring flexible options like remote work and used furniture. Creating a Positive Environment: Enhance your office environment with appropriate lighting, acoustics, and color schemes to improve employee morale and stimulate creativity. Starting a new venture is thrilling, but setting up your startup office can feel overwhelming. The right environment can boost creativity, foster collaboration, and enhance productivity. You want a space that reflects your brand while meeting your team’s needs. From choosing the perfect location to selecting furniture and technology, every detail matters. Whether you’re working with a tight budget or have some flexibility, understanding the essentials of office setup can make a significant difference. Let’s dive into the key elements that will help you create an inspiring workspace tailored for success. Importance Of Startup Office Setup A well-planned startup office setup significantly impacts your small business’s success. Careful attention to your workspace enhances productivity and strengthens team dynamics, both critical for growth. Enhancing Productivity An effective office layout boosts productivity by providing employees with optimal working conditions. Proper desk arrangements, ergonomic furniture, and appropriate lighting can reduce fatigue and increase focus. Technology plays a vital role; investing in reliable hardware and software tools streamlines operations and minimizes downtime. Designate quiet areas for concentration and collaboration zones for teamwork, ensuring a balanced environment that encourages innovation. Fostering Collaboration Creating a collaborative workspace fosters teamwork and enhances communication among employees. Open floor plans and communal areas encourage informal interactions, sparking creativity. Incorporating meeting rooms with advanced technology aids in presentations and brainstorming sessions. Building a culture of collaboration reflects your business model—prioritizing team efforts over individual accomplishments. This collaborative spirit supports employee engagement, improves problem-solving, and ultimately drives customer acquisition. Key Elements Of A Startup Office Setup A startup office setup requires careful planning to enhance productivity and creativity. You must focus on layout and design, furniture and equipment, as well as technology and connectivity to create a functional workspace. Layout and Design Design the layout to meet your business needs, incorporating spaces for individual work, collaboration, and meetings. Open-plan offices foster teamwork, while designated quiet zones and private meeting rooms cater to focused tasks. Make the space flexible, allowing for changes as your business grows. Modular spaces and operable walls create adaptable environments for various activities, which is vital for innovation and team building. Furniture and Equipment Select ergonomic furniture that promotes comfort and well-being. Desks, chairs, and collaborative areas should align with your startup’s culture and branding. Equip your office with essential tools like printers, whiteboards, and storage solutions that streamline workflow and enhance efficiency. Utilizing quality furniture and equipment maximizes productivity, ensuring your team can focus on customer acquisition and growth strategies. Technology and Connectivity Incorporate reliable technology and connectivity to support your operations. Invest in high-speed internet, collaboration tools, and cloud-based software to streamline workflows and minimize downtime. Consider hardware that best suits your business model, whether it’s for a remote team or in-office employees. Effective technology enhances communication, supports digital marketing efforts, and drives overall business success. Budgeting For Your Startup Office Setup Budgeting plays a vital role in setting up your startup office efficiently. Considering expenses ensures you make informed decisions that align with your business goals. Cost Considerations The main costs include physical space, utilities, internet, and furniture. Physical Space: Your choice of office impacts costs significantly. The average office listing in the U.S. is about $32 per square foot. In high-demand cities, like San Francisco, this figure can rise to $61 per square foot, while cities like Detroit average $22 per square foot. Renting offers lower upfront costs, but purchasing property may provide long-term control. Utilities and Internet: Utilities average around $2.10 per square foot, translating to about $6,300 monthly for a 3,000 square foot space. Internet and network installation may add a one-time expense of approximately $4,000. Furniture and Decor: Setup costs can vary, with initial expenses typically around $25,000 for furniture. Prioritize ergonomic options to foster team productivity and comfort. Tips for Budget-Friendly Options Research Locations: Consider less expensive cities or suburbs to minimize rental costs while maintaining accessibility for employees and clients. Negotiate Leases: Try negotiating your lease terms to secure more favorable rates. Many landlords may offer incentives or reduced rates for longer commitments. Purchase Used Furniture: Explore options for buying used or refurbished furniture to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Evaluate Utility Packages: Look for bundled utility and internet packages that may lower overall expenses. Some providers offer business rates that could lead to savings. Consider Remote Work: If applicable, allow for remote work options. This approach can reduce physical space and associated costs while attracting talent. Balancing these elements effectively forms the foundation for a successful startup office setup while controlling expenses. Creating The Right Environment Creating a conducive environment in your startup office significantly impacts productivity and employee satisfaction. Consider the following key factors that enhance the workplace. Lighting and Acoustics Lighting plays a vital role in employee mood and productivity. Natural light boosts morale and minimizes reliance on artificial sources, reducing energy costs. Position desks near windows wherever possible to maximize this benefit. For areas requiring focused work, incorporate adjustable LED lighting, which offers brightness control and energy efficiency. Acoustics also affect concentration. Sound-absorbing materials such as carpets, curtains, and acoustical panels can mitigate distractions from bustling office dynamics. Provide quiet zones where team members can retreat for focused tasks. Balancing sound and light creates a comfortable workspace that enhances performance. Color Psychology Color choices in your office can influence emotions and productivity levels. Different colors provoke various responses among individuals. For instance, blue promotes calmness and focus, suitable for workspaces requiring concentration. Yellow encourages creativity, making it ideal for brainstorming areas. Use neutral colors like gray and white for a clean background, allowing vibrant accents in furniture or decorations to stimulate creativity. Careful selection of colors aligns the office environment with your branding while supporting your team’s emotional well-being, fostering innovation and collaboration. Consider these elements as you create the right environment, ensuring your startup thrives in a well-designed office space that reflects your values and supports your growth strategy. Conclusion Setting up your startup office is more than just a logistical task; it’s a strategic move that can shape your business’s future. By prioritizing an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration, you’re laying the groundwork for success. Consider every element from layout to technology as a building block for your team’s productivity and morale. A well-designed office not only reflects your brand but also creates a culture that attracts talent and drives innovation. As you navigate the challenges of budgeting and planning, remember that every decision impacts your team’s dynamics and overall performance. Invest wisely to create a space that inspires and supports your growth journey. Frequently Asked Questions What is the importance of office layout for a startup? A well-planned office layout enhances creativity, productivity, and collaboration among employees. It allows for individual work, teamwork, and meetings, adapting to the startup’s growth needs. A thoughtful setup can significantly impact a business’s success by strengthening team dynamics and supporting a positive work culture. How can ergonomic furniture affect productivity? Ergonomic furniture promotes comfort and reduces fatigue during long work hours. When employees feel comfortable, they can focus better, leading to increased productivity. Investing in ergonomic solutions helps align with the startup’s culture and keeps the workforce engaged and motivated. Why is technology important in a startup office? Reliable technology streamlines operations, minimizes downtime, and enhances workflow efficiency. Investing in high-speed internet and collaboration tools supports seamless communication and productivity, making it critical for startups to succeed in a competitive environment. What should I consider when budgeting for a startup office? Budgeting for a startup office involves evaluating costs for physical space, utilities, internet, furniture, and equipment. Researching locations, negotiating leases, and exploring budget-friendly options like buying used furniture can help control expenses while creating a conducive workspace. How does lighting impact employee performance? Proper lighting, especially natural light, boosts morale and productivity among employees. It creates a pleasant work environment, reducing fatigue and distractions. By incorporating effective lighting in the office design, startups can enhance employee satisfaction and overall performance. What role does color psychology play in office design? Color psychology can influence emotions and productivity. For example, blue promotes calmness and focus, while yellow encourages creativity. By carefully selecting colors for the office environment, startups can create a space that reflects their values and supports their growth strategies. 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Key Takeaways Impact on Success: A well-planned startup office setup enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and ultimately contributes to the success of your business. Optimal Layout: Design your office layout to encourage teamwork with communal areas while also incorporating quiet zones for focused work. Ergonomic Furniture: Invest in ergonomic furniture that ensures comfort and promotes employee well-being, which in turn boosts productivity. Technology Integration: Utilize reliable technology and high-speed internet to streamline operations and enhance communication among team members. Budgeting Wisely: Engage in careful budgeting by considering location, utilities, and furniture costs, while exploring flexible options like remote work and used furniture. Creating a Positive Environment: Enhance your office environment with appropriate lighting, acoustics, and color schemes to improve employee morale and stimulate creativity. Starting a new venture is thrilling, but setting up your startup office can feel overwhelming. The right environment can boost creativity, foster collaboration, and enhance productivity. You want a space that reflects your brand while meeting your team’s needs. From choosing the perfect location to selecting furniture and technology, every detail matters. Whether you’re working with a tight budget or have some flexibility, understanding the essentials of office setup can make a significant difference. Let’s dive into the key elements that will help you create an inspiring workspace tailored for success. Importance Of Startup Office Setup A well-planned startup office setup significantly impacts your small business’s success. Careful attention to your workspace enhances productivity and strengthens team dynamics, both critical for growth. Enhancing Productivity An effective office layout boosts productivity by providing employees with optimal working conditions. Proper desk arrangements, ergonomic furniture, and appropriate lighting can reduce fatigue and increase focus. Technology plays a vital role; investing in reliable hardware and software tools streamlines operations and minimizes downtime. Designate quiet areas for concentration and collaboration zones for teamwork, ensuring a balanced environment that encourages innovation. Fostering Collaboration Creating a collaborative workspace fosters teamwork and enhances communication among employees. Open floor plans and communal areas encourage informal interactions, sparking creativity. Incorporating meeting rooms with advanced technology aids in presentations and brainstorming sessions. Building a culture of collaboration reflects your business model—prioritizing team efforts over individual accomplishments. This collaborative spirit supports employee engagement, improves problem-solving, and ultimately drives customer acquisition. Key Elements Of A Startup Office Setup A startup office setup requires careful planning to enhance productivity and creativity. You must focus on layout and design, furniture and equipment, as well as technology and connectivity to create a functional workspace. Layout and Design Design the layout to meet your business needs, incorporating spaces for individual work, collaboration, and meetings. Open-plan offices foster teamwork, while designated quiet zones and private meeting rooms cater to focused tasks. Make the space flexible, allowing for changes as your business grows. Modular spaces and operable walls create adaptable environments for various activities, which is vital for innovation and team building. Furniture and Equipment Select ergonomic furniture that promotes comfort and well-being. Desks, chairs, and collaborative areas should align with your startup’s culture and branding. Equip your office with essential tools like printers, whiteboards, and storage solutions that streamline workflow and enhance efficiency. Utilizing quality furniture and equipment maximizes productivity, ensuring your team can focus on customer acquisition and growth strategies. Technology and Connectivity Incorporate reliable technology and connectivity to support your operations. Invest in high-speed internet, collaboration tools, and cloud-based software to streamline workflows and minimize downtime. Consider hardware that best suits your business model, whether it’s for a remote team or in-office employees. Effective technology enhances communication, supports digital marketing efforts, and drives overall business success. Budgeting For Your Startup Office Setup Budgeting plays a vital role in setting up your startup office efficiently. Considering expenses ensures you make informed decisions that align with your business goals. Cost Considerations The main costs include physical space, utilities, internet, and furniture. Physical Space: Your choice of office impacts costs significantly. The average office listing in the U.S. is about $32 per square foot. In high-demand cities, like San Francisco, this figure can rise to $61 per square foot, while cities like Detroit average $22 per square foot. Renting offers lower upfront costs, but purchasing property may provide long-term control. Utilities and Internet: Utilities average around $2.10 per square foot, translating to about $6,300 monthly for a 3,000 square foot space. Internet and network installation may add a one-time expense of approximately $4,000. Furniture and Decor: Setup costs can vary, with initial expenses typically around $25,000 for furniture. Prioritize ergonomic options to foster team productivity and comfort. Tips for Budget-Friendly Options Research Locations: Consider less expensive cities or suburbs to minimize rental costs while maintaining accessibility for employees and clients. Negotiate Leases: Try negotiating your lease terms to secure more favorable rates. Many landlords may offer incentives or reduced rates for longer commitments. Purchase Used Furniture: Explore options for buying used or refurbished furniture to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Evaluate Utility Packages: Look for bundled utility and internet packages that may lower overall expenses. Some providers offer business rates that could lead to savings. Consider Remote Work: If applicable, allow for remote work options. This approach can reduce physical space and associated costs while attracting talent. Balancing these elements effectively forms the foundation for a successful startup office setup while controlling expenses. Creating The Right Environment Creating a conducive environment in your startup office significantly impacts productivity and employee satisfaction. Consider the following key factors that enhance the workplace. Lighting and Acoustics Lighting plays a vital role in employee mood and productivity. Natural light boosts morale and minimizes reliance on artificial sources, reducing energy costs. Position desks near windows wherever possible to maximize this benefit. For areas requiring focused work, incorporate adjustable LED lighting, which offers brightness control and energy efficiency. Acoustics also affect concentration. Sound-absorbing materials such as carpets, curtains, and acoustical panels can mitigate distractions from bustling office dynamics. Provide quiet zones where team members can retreat for focused tasks. Balancing sound and light creates a comfortable workspace that enhances performance. Color Psychology Color choices in your office can influence emotions and productivity levels. Different colors provoke various responses among individuals. For instance, blue promotes calmness and focus, suitable for workspaces requiring concentration. Yellow encourages creativity, making it ideal for brainstorming areas. Use neutral colors like gray and white for a clean background, allowing vibrant accents in furniture or decorations to stimulate creativity. Careful selection of colors aligns the office environment with your branding while supporting your team’s emotional well-being, fostering innovation and collaboration. Consider these elements as you create the right environment, ensuring your startup thrives in a well-designed office space that reflects your values and supports your growth strategy. Conclusion Setting up your startup office is more than just a logistical task; it’s a strategic move that can shape your business’s future. By prioritizing an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration, you’re laying the groundwork for success. Consider every element from layout to technology as a building block for your team’s productivity and morale. A well-designed office not only reflects your brand but also creates a culture that attracts talent and drives innovation. As you navigate the challenges of budgeting and planning, remember that every decision impacts your team’s dynamics and overall performance. Invest wisely to create a space that inspires and supports your growth journey. Frequently Asked Questions What is the importance of office layout for a startup? A well-planned office layout enhances creativity, productivity, and collaboration among employees. It allows for individual work, teamwork, and meetings, adapting to the startup’s growth needs. A thoughtful setup can significantly impact a business’s success by strengthening team dynamics and supporting a positive work culture. How can ergonomic furniture affect productivity? Ergonomic furniture promotes comfort and reduces fatigue during long work hours. When employees feel comfortable, they can focus better, leading to increased productivity. Investing in ergonomic solutions helps align with the startup’s culture and keeps the workforce engaged and motivated. Why is technology important in a startup office? Reliable technology streamlines operations, minimizes downtime, and enhances workflow efficiency. Investing in high-speed internet and collaboration tools supports seamless communication and productivity, making it critical for startups to succeed in a competitive environment. What should I consider when budgeting for a startup office? Budgeting for a startup office involves evaluating costs for physical space, utilities, internet, furniture, and equipment. Researching locations, negotiating leases, and exploring budget-friendly options like buying used furniture can help control expenses while creating a conducive workspace. How does lighting impact employee performance? Proper lighting, especially natural light, boosts morale and productivity among employees. It creates a pleasant work environment, reducing fatigue and distractions. By incorporating effective lighting in the office design, startups can enhance employee satisfaction and overall performance. What role does color psychology play in office design? Color psychology can influence emotions and productivity. For example, blue promotes calmness and focus, while yellow encourages creativity. By carefully selecting colors for the office environment, startups can create a space that reflects their values and supports their growth strategies. 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FX's highly acclaimed hit series The Bear returns to Hulu in June for its fourth season, picking up right after the events of season three, when Carmy received the Chicago Tribune's review of his fine-dining restaurant. The main cast—Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Ayo Edebiri, to name a few—are reprising their roles in pushing The Bear forward. All 10 episodes will drop on June 25. Call Her Alex (June 10) is a Hulu original docuseries following "Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper in preparation for her first tour with a behind-the-scenes look at the events that shaped her journey. Similarly, Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything (June 23) uses archival footage to explore Walters' life and career as a journalist and host in a male-dominated industry. On the film side, The Actor (June 30) is a crime mystery based on Donald E. Westlake's novel "Memory," starring Andre Holland as an actor with memory loss and Gemma Chan as a costume designer in the small town he ends up in. Predator: Killer of Killers (June 6) is an animated action/adventure and Hulu original set in the Predator universe. Here’s everything else coming to (and leaving) Hulu in June. What’s coming to Hulu in June 2025Arriving June 1Adam (2019) Alien (1979) Alien 3 (1992) Alien Resurrection (1997) Alien vs. Predator (2004) Alien: Covenant (2017) Aliens (1986) Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) Beasts Of The Southern Wild (2012) Before Midnight (2013) Betsy's Wedding (1990) Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) Big Eden (2000) Big Fish (2003) The Big Hit (1998) Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011) Blue Jasmine (2013) Boy Meets Girl (2014) Breakin' All the Rules (2004) The Bronze (2016) Bubble Boy (2001) Bugsy (1991) Cedar Rapids (2011) The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader (2010) Cold Pursuit (2019) Cyrus (2010) Daddy Day Care (2003) Death on the Nile (2022) Deja Vu (2006) Delivery Man (2013) Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Elena Undone (2010) Freddy Got Fingered (2001) The Girl Next Door (2004) Grown Ups (2010) Grown Ups 2 (2013) Happy Gilmore (1996) The Heat (2013) Hitchcock (2012) Hurricane Bianca (2016) Idiocracy (2006) Independence Day (1996) The Joy Luck Club (1993) Just Go With It (2011) Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) Let's Be Cops (2014) Loving Annabelle (2006) Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (2018) Mamma Mia! (2008) The Mask (1994) Me And Earl And The Dying Girl (2015) Mirrors (2008) The Namesake (2007) A Perfect Ending (2012) Pineapple Express (2008) Predator (1987) The Predator (2018) Predator 2 (1990) Predators (2010) Pride + Prejudice + Zombies (2016) Prometheus (2012) Reno 911! Miami: The Movie (2007) Sordid Lives (2000) 28 Weeks Later (2007) The War of the Roses (1989) We're The Millers (2013) Working Girl (1988) You Don't Mess With The Zohan (2008) Arriving June 3I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed & Subbed) Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed & Subbed) The Quiz With Balls: Season 2 Premiere So I'm a Spider, So What?: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed & Subbed) Wise Man's Grandchild: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed & Subbed) Yuri on Ice: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed & Subbed) Presence (2025) Arriving June 4The Great House Revival: Complete Season 5 Arriving June 5National Anthem (2023) Arriving June 6Not Her First Rodeo: Complete Season 1 Predator: Killer of Killers: Film Premiere Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation … (2006) Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999) Hot Shots! (1991) Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) Shallow Hal (2001) The Ringer (2005) Arriving June 7Gypsy's Revenge: Complete Season 1 I (Almost) Got Away With It: Complete Season 3 Kids Baking Championship: Complete Season 12 Murder in the Heartland: Complete Season 1 Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing: Complete Season 1 Sister Wives: Complete Season 12 Arriving June 8Scream (2022) Arriving June 9Beyblade X: Season 1B Arriving June 10Call Her Alex: Complete Docuseries And Then We Danced (2019) Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) Arriving June 11The Snake: Series Premiere Gran Turismo (2023) Arriving June 12The 1% Club: Season 2 Premiere Arriving June 13Atsuko Okatsuka: Father: Special Premiere Absolution (2024) Arriving June 1490 Day Fiance: Complete Season 5 90 Day Fiance UK: Complete Season 2 Guy's Grocery Games: Complete Seasons 32 & 33 I'd Kill For You: Complete Season 3 Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang (2019) Arriving June 16My Happy Ending: Complete Season 1 (Sub) Black Christmas (2019) Arriving June 17SALLY (2025) Skincare (2024) Arriving June 19The Quiet Ones (2024) Arriving June 20The Bravest Knight: Season 2B Out Come the Wolves (2024) Arriving June 23Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything: Documentary Premiere Helck: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed & Subbed) My Instant Death Ability is Overpowered: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed & Subbed) My Isekai Life : Complete Season 1 (Dubbed & Subbed) Arriving June 24Survive (2024) Arriving June 25FX's The Bear: Complete Season 4 Arriving June 27F*ck Marry Kill (2024) Arriving June 29The Bachelor: Complete Seasons 27 & 28 Arriving June 30Boonie Bears: Time Twist (2024) Texas True Crime: Complete Season 5 The Actor (2025) What’s leaving Hulu in June 2025Leaving June 1Christmas with the Campbells (2022) Leaving June 2The Amazing Maurice (2022) Leaving June 4Intrigo: Dear Agnes (2019) Leaving June 8Indemnity (2021) Leaving June 10Here Before (2021) Warhunt (2022) Leaving June 11Intrigo: Samaria (2019) Leaving June 13The Worst Person in the World (2021) Leaving June 17Ted K (2021) The Ledge (2022) Leaving June 22The Burning Sea (2021) Leaving June 24Big Gold Brick (2022) Gasoline Alley (2022) Leaving June 25The Desperate Hour (2022) Leaving June 30Transfusion (2023) View the full article