We recently published 10 Stocks Shine Brighter Than Wall Street. Terawulf Inc. (NASDAQ:WULF) is one of Monday’s top performers.
Terawulf extended its winning streak to a fourth straight day on Monday to break past a new all-time high as investors cheered an expanded partnership with Google and Fluidstack that could potentially generate the company $16 billion in revenues.
At intra-day trading, Terawulf Inc. (NASDAQ:WULF) soared to as high as $10.71, marking a 19.4-percent increase from its previous close, before paring gains to end the day just up by 4.57 percent at $9.38 apiece.
This followed updated announcements that Fluidstack was expanding its data center at the Lake Mariner campus in Western New York, which was expected to require another 160 MW of critical IT load supply from Terawulf Inc. (NASDAQ:WULF), on top of the 200 MW initially signed.
Assuming Fluidstack exercises two lease extensions, the contract would help generate $16 billion in total revenues for Terawulf Inc. (NASDAQ:WULF).
In connection with the increased capacity, technology giant Google also announced intentions to invest $3.2 billion in Terawulf Inc. (NASDAQ:WULF) to support the project, in exchange for warrants to acquire 32.5 million WULF common shares, or a 14-percent pro-forma equity.
“This expansion underscores the unmatched scale and capabilities of the Lake Mariner campus,” said Terawulf CEO Paul Prager.
Terawulf (WULF) Cracks Past New All-Time High on Expanded Fluidstack Deal, Higher Google Financial Backing
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“We are not only increasing our contracted capacity with Fluidstack, but also further deepening our strategic alignment with Google as a critical financial partner in delivering the next generation of AI infrastructure,” he added.
While we acknowledge the potential of WULF as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
In the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, many blockbuster movies were practically synonymous with the music featured in them or on their star-packed soundtracks. For some films, music was woven into their plots, making for a natural fit, such as the dance floor odes Saturday Night Fever and Footloose.
In other cases, musical superstars segued to on-screen starring roles — and did double duty by supplying memorable songs, such as Prince with Purple Rain and Whitney Houston with The Bodyguard and Waiting To Exhale.
Meanwhile, Dirty Dancing became a vehicle for star Patrick Swayze to make his chart debut as a recording artist. Other soundtracks, such as two entries in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, largely became collections of smash songs, regardless of their cinematic ties.
Not only did soundtrack songs enhance moviegoers’ experiences, but many became big hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with multiple soundtracks generating three or more top 10s.
By the 2000s, the flow of soundtracks packed with hits had stalled. A Billboard story in 2004 outlined various reasons for their decline, from oversaturation to filmmakers attempting to make songs work in storylines and rising artist fees.
Now, after a drought of 28 years, a soundtrack has generated three Hot 100 top 10s once again: Netflix’s animated KPop Demon Hunters. The set slays with HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” which hit No. 1 on the Aug. 16 chart, and Saja Boys’ “Your Idol” and “Soda Pop.”
The set also joins only Saturday Night Fever and Waiting To Exhale in having boasted three Hot 100 top 10s simultaneously.
“It’s so thrilling that people are hearing the songs in two ways,” KPop Demon Hunters executive music producer Ian Eisendrath recently told Billboard. “Some are loving the film, and the film is making the songs hits … and then some people are just encountering the songs, and the songs are making the film hit.”
Popcorn and pop hits: Here’s a look at soundtracks that have spun off three or more Hot 100 top 10s.
(Small print, like the credits at the end of a movie: Only soundtracks with three or more Hot 100 top 10s released from them as singles are included below. So, no Help! by the Beatles, as the title track and “Ticket To Ride” were released from the 1965 album’s U.S. version but third No. 1 “Yesterday” was not on its American tracklist. Plus, 1985’s Miami Vice TV soundtrack houses three top 10s, but Tina Turner’s “Better Be Good to Me” was released as a single from her album Private Dancer and became a hit a year earlier. Meanwhile, 1998’s City of Angels includes three songs that became top 10s on the Radio Songs chart, but Alanis Morissette’s “Uninvited” was not released as a commercial single and never hit the Hot 100.)
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Manchester Originals completed only the third 10-wicket victory in the history of The Hundred women’s competition as they defeated Trent Rockets at Trent Bridge.
Captain Beth Mooney hit 47 from 37 deliveries and Kathryn Bryce 61 from 45 as Originals chased their target of 112 with 18 balls to spare.
England bowlers Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Filer starred in the Rockets innings, taking 2-12 and 3-23 respectively as Originals restricted the home side to 111-7.
Ecclestone picked up two stumpings, dismissing opener Nat Wraith and her England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who top-scored for Rockets with 34.
Meanwhile Filer had Rockets skipper Ash Gardner caught by Ecclestone at long-on and then returned to remove Alana King and Ellie Threkeld in the final five balls of the innings.
The top five for Rockets all made starts but failed to push on, and the home side struggled to hit boundaries after Sciver-Brunt’s dismissal, failing to breach the ropes after the 74th ball of the innings.
The visiting openers had no such issues, with Mooney striking five fours and one six and Bryce eight fours as their record opening partnership for Originals set up a comprehensive victory.
The win moves Originals into the play-off places with four wins from six matches, while Rockets remain in sixth with four defeats from five games.
Built for Galaxy fans, Buds3 FE offer essential features at a great price – now with a smarter, more stylish twist.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the Galaxy Buds3 FE, the newest addition to the Galaxy Buds lineup. As part of Samsung’s mission to expand its audio innovation to more people, Galaxy Buds3 FE are designed to deliver premium features at an accessible price. Buds3 FE bring more users into the Galaxy ecosystem with an iconic Blade design, upgraded audio performance, and Galaxy AI1 capabilities.2
Impactful enhancements in the Galaxy Buds lineup build off innovations in core features including Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), call quality, battery life, comfort and more to allow users the freedom to listen where they want, when they want and how they want.2
Building on Samsung’s understanding of sound as the most essential part of the user experience, Galaxy Buds3 FE were made for the quiet moments on a crowded train, a call on a windy street and the playlist that powers the walk home. With a larger speaker2, Buds3 FE deliver rich, powerful sound with deep bass and clear treble.3Enhanced ANC4 reduces ambient noise, creating a more immersive listening experience. Clear calltechnology uses an advanced pre-trained machine learning model to isolate your voice, helping keep conversations clear even in noisy environments. The call experience is also improved by the adjusted microphone position, which is optimized for voice pickup with microphones facing towards the user’s mouth.
Ease of use is central to the Galaxy Buds3 FE design with intuitive controls that facilitate effortless interactions. Users can simply pinch the Blade to make selections or swipe for volume control. It’s also easier to connect via the pairing button on the case for transitions between Galaxy devices.5 With Active Noise Cancelling, Galaxy Buds3 FE actively detect audio activity and transfer the connection seamlessly for continuous listening across all of your Galaxy devices.6
Additionally, AI features and the Buds3 FE design make queuing up the next playlist or translating a conversation from one language to another always just a word or long press away. When phrases like “Hey Google” are used, Buds3 FE can listen, understand, and respond without a screen or hands – just the user’s voice7. The experience is fast, natural, and conversational, designed to feel more like talking to a friend than using a device. Using Gemini, users can also check their daily agenda or email without removing their phone from their pocket or bag. For translation8, they can use Buds3 FE with the Galaxy AI Interpreter9app on their smartphone to listen to a lecture in a foreign language or have a conversation with someone in another language.
The Galaxy Buds3 FE Blade Design represents the Galaxy lineup’s distinct visual identity. With a matte dual-tone finish and semi-transparent accents, it reflects a balance of simplicity and expressive detail for a modern but playful aesthetic.
Galaxy Buds3 FE mark a new chapter in expanding the Galaxy Experience. Designed for users who want reliable performance, smart features, and a stylish design at a great value, Galaxy Buds3 FE make it easier than ever to join the Galaxy ecosystem. The earbuds also offer seamless integration with Galaxy devices, including quick access from system settings and app-free control from any screen.10
Galaxy Buds3 FE will be available on September 4, 2025.
For more details about Galaxy Buds3 FE, visit Samsung.com/galaxy-buds3-fe/.
Specifications
Galaxy Buds3 FE
Color
Black, Gray
*Available Colours may vary by market, carrier or retailer.
Dimensions
Earbud: 18.0(W) x 21.1(H) x 33.8(D) mm (Exclude eartips)
Charging Case: 58.9(W) x 48.7(H) x 24.4(D) mm
Weight
Earbud: 5g
Charging Case: 41.8g
*With M size eartip
Speaker
1-Way Dynamic Driver
Microphone
3 Mics
ANC & Ambient Sound
ANC
Ambient Sound
Battery Capacity
Earbuds: 53mAh (typical)
Charging Case: 515mAh (typical)
*The typical capacity has been tested under third party laboratory conditions. The typical capacity is the estimated average capacity considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under the IEC 61960-3 standard. The rated capacity is 50mAh (earbuds), 500mAh (charging case). Actual battery life may vary depending on the network environment, usage patterns, and other factors.
Music Time
Up to 6 hours / Total up to 24 hours (ANC on)
Up to 8.5 hours / Total up to 30 hours (ANC off)*
*Earbuds provide up to 6hrs play time with ANC on (up to 8.5 hours with ANC off), while the case provides up to 24 hours of battery life (up to 30 hours with ANC off) when the case and earbuds are charged to 100%. Based on internal testing. Audio playback time tested by pairing a pre-production Galaxy Buds3 FE to a recently released Galaxy smartphone with default settings including ANC on. Actual battery life may vary and depend on usage conditions, settings, number of times charged, Bluetooth signal strength, and other factors. Default setting refers to the original setting for the Galaxy Buds3 FE, simply with the power turned on.
Talk Time
Up to 4 hours / Total up to 18 hours (ANC on)
Up to 4 hours / Total up to 18 hours (ANC off)*
*Earbuds provide up to 4hrs voice call time with ANC on (up to 4 hours with ANC off), while the case provides up to 18 hours of battery life (up to 18 hours with ANC off) when the case and earbuds are charged to 100%. Based on internal testing. Voice call time tested by pairing pre-production Galaxy Buds3 FE to a recently released Galaxy smartphone with default settings including ANC on. Actual battery life may vary and depend on usage conditions, settings, number of times charged, Bluetooth signal strength, and other factors.
Android 11.0 or higher with more than 1.5GB of Memory
*Some features may not be available on non-Samsung devices. Availability may vary by market, operator or connected device.
Water Resistance
IP54*
*IP54 is based on laboratory test conditions for submersion in up to 1 meter of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Charging case is not water resistant. If the earbuds are damaged, they are not guaranteed to be water resistant. If the earbuds or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling or placing into the charging case. If placed into the charging case without drying, the earbuds may be damaged. The IP54 rating is earbuds only..
* Specifications may vary by market. * All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.
1 Requires compatible Galaxy device. Galaxy AI features by Samsung will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices.
2 Compared to the previous Galaxy Buds FE.
3 Requires a compatible smartphone.
4 Active Noise Cancelling(ANC) is on by default, and the Pinch and Hold gesture for ANC can be configured directly in the phone settings for devices running One UI 8.0 and later. For devices running on earlier versions of One UI, configurations can be found in the Galaxy Wearable app.
5 Connecting Samsung Galaxy Buds as Bluetooth Audio is available regardless of the OS. For devices running One UI 8.0 and later, settings can be configured directly in the phone settings. For devices running on earlier versions of One UI, configurations can be found in the Galaxy Wearable app. Additionally, to use the Galaxy Wearable app, Samsung Galaxy Buds must be paired with a smartphone running Android 11.0 or above with at least 1.5 GB of memory.
*Samsung Account login is required to activate and change the Galaxy Buds3 FE settings on the Galaxy Wearable app.
6 Auto Switch feature is only available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Tab devices with One UI 3.1 or later, and on Galaxy Watch4 or later. The devices must be logged in to Samsung Account to enable Auto Switch. Availability of certain features of Auto Switch may vary.
7 Voice wake-up is off by default and can be configured directly in the phone settings for devices running One UI 8.0 and later. The feature uses the phone’s default Digital Assistant setting.
** Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Results for illustrative purposes. Gemini Live feature requires an internet connection and Google account login. Service availability may vary by country, language or device model. Features may differ depending on subscription and results may vary. Compatible with certain features and certain accounts.
***Gemini voice wake-up is available on Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 FE with One UI 8.0 and later.
8 Galaxy Buds3 FE supports Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Live Translate when paired with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary by device model.
9 Galaxy Buds3 FE supports Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Live Translate when paired with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary by device model.
**Interpreter requires Samsung account login. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Availability and supported features may vary by country, region or carrier. Availability of supported languages may vary. Visit Galaxy AI page at samsung.com for details.
***Audio interpretation is only available when wearing Samsung Galaxy Buds and connected to a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Interpreter feature is not directly provided by Samsung Galaxy Buds themselves. If Samsung Galaxy Buds are unavailable, the interpreted content is provided on the Samsung Galaxy smartphone screen.
****Galaxy AI features are supported on Galaxy S25 Series, Galaxy S24 Series, Galaxy S23 Series, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 Series and Galaxy Tab S9 Series as of March 2025. Supported device list may be updated and is subject to change. The types of Galaxy AI features supported may vary by device.
*****Samsung Galaxy devices may require the latest software update to properly support Galaxy AI features.
******To change Interpreter to Listening Mode, the settings must be configured on the Interpreter app.
10 Availability of functions may vary by country, language, device model or apps. Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login. Available on Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 8.0 or above. Additional devices may be supported in the future.
(Bloomberg) — A slide in the world’s largest technology companies weighed on stocks, while big-box retailers got a boost from Home Depot Inc.’s results. Bond yields fell ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech later this week as traders continued to price in high chances of a September rate cut.
The Nasdaq 100 fell 1%, with Nvidia Corp. leading losses in megacaps. Intel Corp. rallied as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC the US is seeking a stake without governance rights and SoftBank Group Corp. agreed to buy $2 billion of the chipmaker shares. Transportation firms climbed as Lutnick said he’d support consolidation to make freight rail more efficient.
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Treasuries rose, driving 10-year yields down two basis points to 4.31%. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was little changed.
Positioning across US equity markets remains at elevated levels following a strong second-quarter reporting season, according to Citigroup Inc. strategists including Chris Montagu.
“It is always easier when the markets are going up,” said Nicholas Bohnsack at Strategas. “It is difficult to poke holes in the bull case; the path of least resistance is likely higher, but we find ourselves increasingly worried that traditional risk assets (stocks and bonds) appear priced to perfection.”
The technology sector reclaimed its spot as the S&P 500’s top performer last quarter, helping indexes rise to all-time highs, noted Bret Kenwell at eToro. While valuations appear stretched, elevated growth expectations help justify prices, while AI enthusiasm and momentum can help keep tech in the driver seat, he said.
“Whether money continues to flow into the ‘Magnificent Seven’ leaders or rotate within the group, investors will likely look for tech’s continued leadership in the second half of 2025,” he noted.
Traders are gearing up for Powell’s speech on Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with the Treasury market seeing a quarter-point rate cut next month as virtually a lock and at least one more by year-end.
“As the market readies for Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, we’ll argue that the biggest risk for Treasuries is if the Fed chief chooses to throw cold water on the widely anticipated September rate cut,” said Ian Lyngen at BMO Capital Markets.
While this is not Lyngen’s base-case scenario, he says the front-end of the curve is vulnerable to a correction if Powell doesn’t deliver on the degree of dovishness currently anticipated.
Investors are waiting to see if Powell affirms the market pricing — or pushes back with a reminder that new data arriving before the next policy gathering could change the picture. They’re also looking for clues about the longer-run trajectory of Fed cuts into next year.
“The market is all but pricing in a certainty for rate cuts in September and we agree with the market’s expectations,” said Stephen Schwartz at Pioneer Financial. “Rate cuts are warranted as financial conditions are too tight right now given the softening of the inflation data and the cracks we are starting to see in the labor market.”
A couple of weeks ago, when the latest jobs report revealed a slump in hiring, the case for lower rates appeared all but closed. Then came the sharpest spike in US wholesale prices in three years – fuel for the concern about tariff-led inflation that’s kept Fed officials on hold so far this year.
While the recent inflation data has been volatile with some conflicting signals, Schwartz says there’s a market perception that the inflation surge from 2022 is behind us.
“While we expect some near-term volatility, we believe markets will continue to move past the inflation situation, and that the economy and the US consumer are strong enough to continue growing,” he said.
At Bank of America Corp., strategists including Mark Cabana and Meghan Swiber say they don’t think Powell will sound as dovish as the market expects.
“Powell’s reaction function to recent stagflationary data will be key,” they noted. “Will he be spooked by jobs revisions or lean into the labor supply slowdown?
In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman deflected when asked if she would be interested in leading the central bank as chair.
Meantime, S&P Global Ratings said revenues from tariffs will help soften the blow to the US’s fiscal health from the tax cuts, enabling it to maintain its current credit grade. S&P affirmed its AA+ rating for the US — a score it’s given since 2011.
Tariff revenue reached a fresh monthly record in July, with customs duties climbing to $28 billion.
On the geopolitical front, President Donald Trump urged Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy to show some “flexibility” as the US president accelerates his efforts to end the war in Ukraine and encourages the two leaders to hold a bilateral summit.
“While there’s a sense that the path to peace is at least slightly clearer, traders remain wary,” said Fawad Razaqzada at City Index and Forex.com. “And rightly so – the toughest conversations, namely over territory, still lie ahead.”
Corporate Highlights:
Palo Alto Networks Inc. gave a stronger-than-expected annual forecast, as the company seeks to provide customers with a bundle of AI-enabled cybersecurity products to fend off attacks. Apple Inc. is expanding iPhone production in India at five factories, including a pair of recently opened plants, as it seeks to lessen its reliance on China for US-bound models. Tesla Inc. priced its new six-seat Model Y sport utility vehicle in the same range as local rival Li Auto Inc.’s extended-range L8 model to win over middle-class families in China’s hyper-competitive market. Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK On are seeking buyers for excess battery supply produced at their new joint-venture Kentucky factory, underscoring the waning demand for electric vehicles in the US. Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s experimental obesity pill disappointed in a mid-stage study, marking another weaker-than-expected result for an oral alternative to popular weight-loss injections. Starbucks Corp. will give all salaried employees in North America a 2% raise this year as the coffee chain looks to pull off a high-stakes turnaround and manage expenses. Anglo American Plc suffered a major setback to its restructuring plans after Peabody Energy Corp. decided to walk away from a $3.8 billion deal to buy its steelmaking coal business following a fire at an Australian mine. US power and natural gas utilities Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy Group agreed to merge in a $3.6 billion deal that underscores the boom for electricity demand that’s being unleashed by data centers. Nexstar Media Group Inc. has agreed to buy TV station operator Tegna Inc. for $3.5 billion in a cash deal that stands to dramatically expand Nexstar’s reach to 80% of US households and test the Trump administration’s appetite for consolidation. Medtronic Plc will expand its board after Elliott Investment Management became one of its biggest investors. The medical devices maker also reported profit that beat estimates and lifted full-year earnings guidance. Air Canada will restart flights Tuesday evening after reaching a deal with flight attendants to end a three-day walkout that led to mass cancellations during the busy summer season and upended the carrier’s financial outlook. BHP Group’s full-year underlying profit fell by more than a quarter to its lowest level since the pandemic, broadly in line with market expectations, as prices of its key earners — iron ore and coking coal — came under pressure from softer Chinese demand. Shein Group Ltd. has considered moving its base back to China in the hopes that it would help sway Beijing authorities to sign off on the fast-fashion retailer’s plans to go public in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter. What Bloomberg Strategists say…
“The Fed’s current stance of remaining open to rate cuts because of benign inflation data is the Goldilocks scenario that’s both keeping the Treasury curve from steepening, and allowing the Magnificent Seven earnings and wider S&P 500 margin story to reign supreme.”
— Edward Harrison, Macro Strategist, Markets Live.
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Some of the main moves in markets:
Stocks
The S&P 500 fell 0.5% as of 12:30 p.m. New York time The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.1% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed The MSCI World Index fell 0.3% Bloomberg Magnificent 7 Total Return Index fell 1.3% The Russell 2000 Index fell 0.6% Currencies
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was little changed The euro was little changed at $1.1656 The British pound fell 0.1% to $1.3486 The Japanese yen rose 0.2% to 147.63 per dollar Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $113,674.39 Ether fell 3.5% to $4,181.64 Bonds
The yield on 10-year Treasuries declined two basis points to 4.31% Germany’s 10-year yield declined one basis point to 2.75% Britain’s 10-year yield was little changed at 4.74% The yield on 2-year Treasuries declined one basis point to 3.75% The yield on 30-year Treasuries declined two basis points to 4.91% Commodities
Special Envoy Hans Grunberg’s interview with South24 ReliefWeb
Collaborative action from the international community is needed as Yemen faces worsening food insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council GOV.UK
Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Director, Coordination Division, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Yemen OCHA
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The Texas Department of State Health Services said a measles outbreak in the state that sickened more than 700 people earlier this year is officially over. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA
The measles outbreak in Texas that sickened more than 700 people earlier this year is officially over, state health officials said Monday.
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that no new cases have been reported for more than 42 days in areas where the disease had spread.
Health experts consider an outbreak finished after that amount of time, because it is twice the maximum incubation period for measles.
“DSHS will continue to monitor for new cases but will cease updating the interactive outbreak dashboard,” the agency said in a statement.
Since the outbreak began in late January, 762 cases of measles were confirmed in Texas, most in children. Two unvaccinated children died from the infection.
“I want to highlight the tireless work of the public health professionals across the state who contributed to the containment of one of the most contagious viruses. We arrived at this point through a comprehensive outbreak response that included testing, vaccination, disease monitoring and educating the public about measles through awareness campaigns,” DSHS Commissioner Dr. Jennifer Shuford said in the release.
“I also want to recognize the many health care professionals who identified and treated cases of a virus that most providers had never seen in person before this outbreak,” she added.
Even though the Texas outbreak has ended, officials warned the threat isn’t gone.
“Since there are ongoing outbreaks of measles in North America and around the world, it is likely that there will be additional cases of measles this year in Texas,” the agency said.
Doctors are urged to keep watching for symptoms and to test for measles if patients show signs of the virus.
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia or brain infections that may lead to hearing loss, developmental delays and even death.
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Perez Hilton has reacted to theories suggesting that Taylor Swift threw shade at Travis Kelce’s ex during her latest New Heights podcast appearance. In his website blog, published on August 18, 2025, the podcaster remarked:
“With that in mind, it does feel kiiiiinda shady, right? Maybe unintentionally, of course. We’re sure Taylor doesn’t have Trav’s love life memorized,” Hilton said.
In his blog, Hilton explained that Taylor Swift‘s appearance on New Heights was “rightfully getting tons of accolades.” Despite it being unscripted, Hilton added that it was “edited”.
Hilton then pointed to the part of the podcast where Taylor Swift talked about how she felt when Travis Kelce first began to court her.
“This kind of felt more like I was in an ’80s John Hughes movie, and he was just like standing outside of my window with a boom box like, ‘I wanna date you! Do you wanna go on a date with me? I made you a friendship bracelet! Do you wanna date me?!’” Hilton added, citing what Taylor Swift said in the podcast.
However, Hilton noted that this section was edited, and the lines before and after “felt more like” were removed.
He then mentioned that some superfans had identified the missing piece of dialogue and shared that Swift had originally contrasted Kelce’s gesture with modern-day romance.
In the unedited version, Taylor Swift had said:
“We live in this day and age where the most romantic gesture that anybody makes towards a girl is usually like, like their picture, DM them, whatever… And that’s- that’s absolutely a romantic gesture in itself, but this kind of felt more like I was in an ’80s John Hughes movie, and he was just like standing outside of my window with a boom box…”
Hilton explained that while there was nothing wrong with Swift’s comments, fans were curious about why that part had been cut. He further added that, as per several fan theories, the edit was meant to prevent Swift’s story from being read as a dig at Kelce’s past relationship with Kayla Nicole.
Hilton reminded readers that when Nicole first revealed how she and Kelce got together in 2017, she had also described it as a casual start, saying he followed her, liked her pictures, and after encouragement from a friend, she sent him a DM.
He highlighted how Nicole’s description, “liking pictures” and “eventually a DM”, lined up almost exactly with Swift’s original remarks about modern-day dating. Therefore, he speculated that Travis Kelce himself may have noticed the similarity and mentioned it to Swift after the live broadcast ended. He added that someone then “wisely” chose to cut the reference.
Taylor Swift addresses strange rumours on Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast
Taylor Swift put an end to one of the rumors around her relationship with Travis Kelce. Swift joined her boyfriend and his brother Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast on August 14, 2025, and addressed speculation that she secretly played a bear in Happy Gilmore 2.
As per the Daily Mail report dated August 17, 2025, the theory began after Taylor Swift shared her own enthusiastic review of the Adam Sandler sequel on Instagram last month.
“Happy Gilmore 2 had me cackling and cheering the whole movie! An absolute must watch, 13/10, go watch it on @netflix as soon as humanly possible,” she wrote.
In the movie, Travis Kelce makes a cameo as a waiter who gets drenched in honey before being mauled by a bear.
The singer, in her review, added a honey emoji with her review, making a sly reference to the comedic scene. However, her social media post, combined with the scene, led fans online to speculate that the 14-time Grammy winner might have been the person inside the bear costume, mauling Travis Kelce.
During the podcast episode, Swift admitted the rumor amused her and revealed it became an inside joke between her and Kelce.
“This is one of those ones where [Travis and I] will send it to each other and I’m like, ‘Hey, did you hear I was the bear?’ And he’s like, ‘Yeah, did you hear we bought a house in Lake Como?’ Whoever did the bear acting was exquisite,” she said.
The singer made it clear that she was not the mysterious bear who mauled Travis Kelce, but said she appreciated the thought.
“I can deny [the rumor]. At this point, we’re like, of course, they think I’m inside of the bear costume. I’m honored to be thought of in that context because I loved that movie so much, I watched it multiple times. Loved it so much,” Swift explained.
Besides setting the record straight, the singer also praised her boyfriend’s scene partner, Bad Bunny, who played the character responsible for covering Kelce in honey.
She said he “absolutely delighted” her in the film, calling his comedic timing “so good” and describing his performance as “amazing.”
Taylor Swift also used her New Heights podcast appearance to announce her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
Shayari Roy is a Podcasts and Trending News writer at Sportskeeda. With a master’s degree in English Literature, her passion for storytelling began early, leading her to an internship with The Telegraph during her school years. With over five years of experience, she has honed her skills as a content writer at WSE Infratech and as a UGC content creator.
Shayari’s professional highlights include interviewing actor Rahul Bose and mountaineer Purna Malavath. She is particularly drawn to celebrity trends because they offer a deeper understanding of public figures. She relies on thorough research and detailed analysis to provide insightful coverage.
Shayari admires Taylor Swift for her dedication to her craft and ability to rise above criticism. When she’s not tracking the latest in celebrity trends, she enjoys painting and immersing herself in manga. If given a chance, she’d love to be part of the Harry Potter franchise.
