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150 articles from 30 sources · Updated 2026-06-11 05:00 UTC

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  1. Name That Toon ContestDark Reading
  2. Mousebusters receives Nintendo Switch release dateNintendo Everything
  3. US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a rowBBC World
  4. Spike Lee, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Larry David, Timothée Chalamet and More Watch New York Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback in NBA Finals HistoryVariety
  5. BIGBANG to Reunite For 31-Date World Stadium TourBillboard
  6. All the Celebrities Flocking to Watch Knicks vs. Spurs in the NBA FinalsRolling Stone
  7. Opendoor’s India exit is fueling a bigger conversation about AI and outsourcingTechCrunch
  8. How to watch South Korea vs. Czechia online for freeMashable
  9. Oil jumps as U.S. strikes in Iran raise worries of extended disruption to energy flowsCNBC
  10. Anthropic’s Dario Amodei has just one direct reportTechCrunch

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Name That Toon Contest

Dark Reading · 2026-06-26 11:00
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Mousebusters receives Nintendo Switch release date

Nintendo Everything · 2026-06-11 04:29
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US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row

BBC World · 2026-06-11 04:27
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Spike Lee, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Larry David, Timothée Chalamet and More Watch New York Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback in NBA Finals History

Variety · 2026-06-11 04:07
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How to watch South Korea vs. Czechia online for free

Mashable · 2026-06-11 04:00
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Four days of rain slashed population of world's rarest orangutans, study says

BBC Science · 2026-06-11 03:50
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“A Miracle!” Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback Game In NBA Finals History

Deadline · 2026-06-11 03:45
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Xbox CCO Matt Booty says he's seen The Elder Scrolls 6, 'it looks amazing, and it's coming along well'

PC Gamer · 2026-06-11 03:43

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Mousebusters receives Nintendo Switch release date

Developer Odencat has given confirmation of when Mousebusters will be coming to Nintendo Switch. The game will be joining the eShop on June 25, 2026 for $12.99, with pre-orders starting today. Mousebusters is a horror adventure game with a cutesy pixel art style originally dev...

Nintendo Everything reports: Mousebusters receives Nintendo Switch release date — this signals what players want next.

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Spike Lee, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Larry David, Timothée Chalamet and More Watch New York Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback in NBA Finals History

It was a who’s who on the sidelines of Madison Square Garden as the New York Knicks fronted a miraculous comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. NYC staples like Spike Lee, Larry David, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, David Zaslav, Timothée Chalamet, ...

The big picture: Spike Lee, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Larry David,... — is generating industry buzz.

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BIGBANG to Reunite For 31-Date World Stadium Tour

G-DRAGON, TAEYANG and DAESUNG are getting the old band back together for a trek will get underway Friday, Aug. 21 at Goyang Stadium.

The big picture: BIGBANG to Reunite For 31-Date World Stadium Tour — is making waves across platforms.

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“A Miracle!” Knicks Pull Off Biggest Comeback Game In NBA Finals History

If the ratings have been phenomenal for the NBA Finals so far, the numbers for this Game 4 might defy superlatives. Or maybe, to take a cue from ABC play-by-play announcer Mike Breen, they might just be miraculous. “A miracle comeback!” shouted Breen after time ran out. “Knick...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Final Fantasy Resonance details story, characters, combat, visions, Resonances, espers, more

Square Enix has passed along additional details about Final Fantasy Resonance covering its story, characters, combat, visions, Resonances, espers, and more. A bunch of screenshots have come in as well. The full roundup is as follows: What if Final Fantasy had continued to push...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Message drift: Why things get taken out of context online and why it matters

You are scrolling through your feed when a screenshot appears showing a public figure saying something surprising or controversial. Within minutes, it is everywhere. Some are angry, others defend it, memes parody it, and arguments spread across platforms.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Pathogenic fungus transmitted by domestic cat scratches is present in wild animals

The fungus that causes sporotrichosis is typically transmitted among cats and results in serious lesions. Recently, it was found in the internal organs of wild animals. The study was published in March in the journal Mycopathologia.

The big picture: Pathogenic fungus transmitted by domestic cat scratches is... — opens new research frontiers.

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Zeno Zoldyck officially announced for Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact, release date and trailer

Today, it was officially announced that Zeno Zoldyck is joining Hunter x Hunter: Nen Impact as a DLC character. We also have a release date of June 18, 2026. Neferpitou, Phinks, and Zeno Zoldyck were previously made available in the game as DLC. As of now there have been no an...

Why it matters: Zeno Zoldyck officially announced for Hunter x Hunter:... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Researchers develop a new anti-jellyfish floating buoy

Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the University of Alicante have developed a new anti-jellyfish floating buoy that helps prevent these creatures from reaching the coast, thereby reducing the risk of stings among bathers.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Mindy Kaling Explains How ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Completes “Loosely” Self-Based TV Trilogy

We’ve officially reached the final phase of television’s MCU (Mindy Comedic Universe), according to Mindy Kaling. The 6x Emmy nominee recently explained that her new Hulu series Not Suitable for Work, two new episodes of which are available to stream on Tuesdays, is the final ...

Why it matters: Mindy Kaling Explains How ‘Not Suitable for Work’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Nintendo Today 3.3.0 update out now, patch notes

The Nintendo Today app has been given a new version 3.3.0 update, which can be downloaded now. Nintendo’s patch notes are interesting as they don’t actually paint the full picture. The company says it fixed a few issues, but there’s a bit more to it than that. Regardless, the ...

Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo Today 3.3.0 update out now, patch notes — this is generating hype in the community.

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Virtual future selves improve students' planning and motivation, with gains seen after six months

Future-oriented thinking is a cornerstone of healthy decision-making, academic success and mental well-being. Yet many people struggle to act in ways that benefit their future selves, often prioritizing immediate rewards over long-term gains. A new study published in the Journ...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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How ‘Southern Hospitality’ Became Bravo’s Hidden Heavyweight

Kemar Bassaragh, Bravo's vp of unscripted lifestyle, chats with THR about why the Charleston-based series is one of the network's hottest rising stars — along with season four’s weighted storyline between Emmy Sharrett and Bradley Carter, and the show’s future.

The big picture: How ‘Southern Hospitality’ Became Bravo’s Hidden Heavyweight — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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BIGBANG Announce 31-Show World Stadium Tour

The group's upcoming tour brings G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung together across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia for their 20th anniversary

Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for June 11, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Mashable reports: NYT Strands hints, answers for June 11, 2026 — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 11, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1818 on June 11 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Preschoolers whose parents received coaching had fewer conduct problems, higher cognitive skills in middle school

Children of parents who received coaching and support materials in preschool had fewer conduct problems in middle school and higher levels of academic skills more than seven years later, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Puzzle game Namco Legendary Mountains announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch [update: release date]

May 18: BeXide has announced Namco Legendary Mountains for the Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2. The title is planned for launch this summer, with an exact release date not yet provided. Namco Legendary Mountains is similar to titles like 2048 and Suika Game in which...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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OmniOutliner 6.2 is now available in 11 languages

OmniGroup’s legendary outlining tool just got even more useful and accessible to users around the world, with expanded localization support across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro. Here are the details. more…

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.

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NBA Finals 2026: All the Celebrities Spotted at Knicks vs. Spurs Games

From regulars Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan to President Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and more, THR rounds up everyone — who was at least photographed — at this year's NBA Finals.

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.

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Knicks Fans Think Trump Cursed the Team. So They Burned Sage and Protested the Barricades Outside MSG

At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, just hours before Game 4 of the Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals, several New Yorkers were spotted outside Madison Square Garden cleansing the air with copal and sage to manifest better luck for their hometown team. “We’re saging the Madison!” said Deisy, a ...

Why it matters: Knicks Fans Think Trump Cursed the Team. So... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book icons added to Nintendo Switch Online

May 20: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is here, and to celebrate, new icons are now available on Nintendo Switch Online. Icons will be rotated weekly over the next month or so. You can grab designs for characters, backgrounds, and frames. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each...

The big picture: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book icons added to... — signals what players want next.

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New iron–scandium catalyst extends carbon nanotube growth at high temperatures

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are among the most promising nanomaterials for future technologies because of their exceptional mechanical strength, electrical conductivity and thermal performance. However, translating these remarkable properties into practical products depends on the...

The big picture: New iron–scandium catalyst extends carbon nanotube growth at... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Yamada Takayuki Stars in Australia–Japan Supernatural Romance ‘Tanabata: The Evening of the Seventh’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Australian production company Titantale Film is mid-shoot on “Tanabata: The Evening of the Seventh,” a supernatural romance drama starring Japanese actor Yamada Takayuki. The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historic...

The big picture: Yamada Takayuki Stars in Australia–Japan Supernatural Romance ‘Tanabata:... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Research examines how corporate workforce messaging shapes recruiting

When the Securities and Exchange Commission updated Regulation S-K in 2020 to require public companies to disclose more information about human capital in annual filings, the rule was designed primarily with investors in mind. New research from the University of Miami Patti an...

The big picture: Research examines how corporate workforce messaging shapes recruiting — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Taylor Swift Attends NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden to Support the Knicks

Following her surprise performance at last night’s “Toy Story 5” premiere in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift has made it all the way to Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday in time to watch the New York Knicks face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NB...

Variety reports: Taylor Swift Attends NBA Finals at Madison Square... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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JioHotstar’s Tadka Indian Microdrama Platform Reaches 100 Million Users

Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India. Since launch, daily watch time per viewer on Tadka has grown fivefold, reflecting s...

The big picture: JioHotstar’s Tadka Indian Microdrama Platform Reaches 100 Million... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Where humpbacks gather near Tokyo's remote islands could reshape whale watching and conservation

Humpback whales are one of the most popular species for whale watching. Since they are active close to the water's surface, groups of whale watchers can often see them breaching and diving during breeding periods. One popular whale watching destination is the Ogasawara Islands...

Phys.org reports: Where humpbacks gather near Tokyo's remote islands could... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Silver nanoparticles pave the way for precise DNA cutting and joining

DNA is composed of long chains that act as the blueprint for living organisms. In genetic engineering, scientists cut DNA at specific sites and join the resulting fragments to other DNA sequences, enabling applications such as advanced crop breeding, treatment of genetic disea...

Why it matters: Silver nanoparticles pave the way for precise DNA... opens new research frontiers.

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‘House Of The Dragon’ Preview Has Taormina Film Fest Audience Squealing, Cheering & Gasping In Seats

Steve Toussaint, Tom Glynn-Carney, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia and Phoebe Campbell hit the Taormina Film Festival on Wednesday night for an atmospheric preview of the third season of HBO’s House of the Dragon in the town’s Ancient Greek amphitheater. Some 5,000 people, from...

The big picture: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Preview Has Taormina Film... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Bluesky is getting ‘communities’

Bluesky will be getting "communities," which will function as smaller spaces where you can "go deeper and hang out with people who care about the same stuff" sometime this year, according to head of product Alex Benzer. They will be built on the decentralized AT Protocol that ...

Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Chinese, N. Korean Threat Groups Build on Asia-Pacific Success

North Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) has grown, in part because of the cybercrime gains of groups linked to the nation, which target business and financial firms.

The big picture: Chinese, N. Korean Threat Groups Build on Asia-Pacific... — highlights growing cyber threats.

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How an astrophysicist uses Codex to help simulate black holes

Discover how astrophysicist Chi-kwan Chan uses Codex to build black hole simulations, helping scientists study extreme physics and test Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

OpenAI Blog reports: How an astrophysicist uses Codex to help simulate... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Kathy Bates Talks ‘Matlock’ Season 2 Finale, The Importance Of Seeing Seniors In Love On TV & Having The Time Of Her Life At 78

Kathy Bates is riding on a high following the Season 2 finale of the hit CBS series Matlock. The Wellbrexa case had a happy and unexpected conclusion, giving Madeline Kingston/Matty Matlock back a level of freedom she couldn’t have imagined. Leaving some of the heaviness of th...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘I Love Boosters’ Star Poppy Liu on Working With Boots Riley, Trojan Horsing Social Commentary Into Films and ‘Hacks’ Ending

The actress notes that Riley has the ability to get audiences thinking about issues while entertaining them: “There's people that have an immediate allergic reaction to social commentary.”

Why it matters: ‘I Love Boosters’ Star Poppy Liu on Working... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Annual global migration has nearly tripled since 2000, reshaping where and how people move

Global migration has risen sharply from approximately 13 million people per year in 2000 to around 35 million people per year in 2023. This is according to a new dataset on human migration published in Nature by researchers from the London School of Economics and Political Sci...

Phys.org reports: Annual global migration has nearly tripled since 2000,... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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NASA's CloudCube pioneers miniaturized radar to study clouds, precipitation

A compact, multifrequency radar built by a team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will make it easier to collect information about dynamic cloud systems. Called CloudCube, this new instrument simultaneously probes the atmosphere with three radar signals, spanning 36 to 240 G...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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Every song on the ‘Every Year After’ soundtrack

Including songs by Lana Del Rey and Mumford & Sons The post Every song on the ‘Every Year After’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Every song on the ‘Every Year After’ soundtrack — this could define this era of music.

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‘Stop! That! Train!’ Review: RuPaul Presides Over an Irreverent, Appealing Disaster-Movie Parody

The tale of two heroic stewardesses who team up with RuPaul Charles, the President of the United States, to stop a train on a collision course with a once-a-century weather event, “Stop! That! Train!” is billed as a “true story” where every scene unfolds “exactly as it happene...

The big picture: ‘Stop! That! Train!’ Review: RuPaul Presides Over an... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs

Various store pages confirm pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available. There are a variety of price points, with some costing as much as $20. On the other hand, many are free – those these are from third-parties. Here’s the full roundup: 4PGP – $4....

The big picture: List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2... — signals what players want next.

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Global rice production has nearly doubled over 50 years despite climate change

Global rice production nearly doubled between the 1960s and the 2010s, despite the negative impacts of climate change, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study found that management decisions—including expanded irrigation and increas...

Why it matters: Global rice production has nearly doubled over 50... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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P53's five-hour rhythm may let resonance target gene networks on command

Can networks of genes be stimulated using resonance? Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute are investigating whether the protein p53, which activates a range of different genes, can be induced to communicate with the body's cells "on command." Perhaps resonance is the key to...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training

Research shows that when preschool teachers participate in professional learning workshops and ongoing coaching with experienced early childhood educators, students improve their language and literacy skills, as well as their social-emotional development.

The big picture: Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Framework delays its first Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is delayed. The new 13-inch Framework flagship was set to launch in June, but shipments from the first batch are now expected in July - and there's still a chance some shipments could slip to early August. If you're not in the first batch, your Lapt...

Why it matters: Framework delays its first Laptop 13 Pro shipments... is one to watch for the industry.

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Why Hollywood’s Unions Didn’t Put Up a Fight With Studios This Year

After history-making strikes in 2023, a quiet negotiation cycle in 2026 yielded four-year labor contracts with all major unions as work becomes more difficult to find for members.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Why Hollywood’s Unions Didn’t Put Up a Fight... — this is generating industry buzz.

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New methods make tracking individual bird species during migration possible

Researchers at Cornell Lab of Ornithology, University of Massachusetts and University of Illinois have developed breakthrough methods to track the migration of individual bird species by combining participatory science data with weather radar technology. This advancement addre...

Phys.org reports: New methods make tracking individual bird species during... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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The New Lara Croft Looks Hot, And That’s Okay

The June 2026 State of Play showcase gave us a closer look at the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, which serves as a (second) remake of the original 1996 Tomb Raider. As I watched Lara Croft flip, grapple, and swing her way through the release date trailer, one though...

GameSpot reports: The New Lara Croft Looks Hot, And That’s... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Yes, Resident Evil: Veronica Is A Third-Person Game

Just like (well, not just like) the original 2000 game, Resident Evil: Veronica will be played from a third-person perspective. The news was shared with GameSpot during a group Q&A session at Summer Game Fest, which is also where Capcom officially announced the game to the...

The big picture: Yes, Resident Evil: Veronica Is A Third-Person Game — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Movies ‘Constantly Turned Me Down’ and ‘If They Asked Me Now’ to Direct the Answer Would Be: ‘You Can’t Afford Me’

Steven Spielberg joined “The Rest Is Entertainment” podcast on his “Disclosure Day” press tour and opened up about his repeated failed attempts to direct a James Bond movie. The Oscar winner made a personal plea to franchise producer Cubby Broccoli after “Jaws” became a blockb...

Why it matters: Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Movies ‘Constantly Turned... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Happy Hours’ Review: Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson Are Reunited in a Romcom Made for Nineties Nostalgists

The star pairing of “Happy Hours” isn’t just its selling point, but its audience filter. If the words “Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson together again” make your heart go a little soft, then congratulations: This equally soft-hearted romantic comedy has been made directly for y...

Variety reports: ‘Happy Hours’ Review: Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1818 on June 11

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1818 on June 11 appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1818 on... could define this era of music.

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Radiohead’s ‘Hamlet Hail to the Thief’ Heads to London’s Barbican With ‘Alien: Earth’ Star Samuel Blenkin

Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy will collide with Radiohead’s 2003 album “Hail to the Thief” when “Hamlet Hail to the Thief” opens at London’s Barbican Theatre on Oct. 31, running through Jan. 23, 2027. The production marks the London premiere of the show, which played to so...

Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Wheat root compounds suppress soil microbes, helping retain nitrogen and cut emissions

On a quiet weekend morning in a greenhouse in Aarhus University Flakkebjerg, rows of wheat plants stand with their roots submerged in clear water. There is no soil, no buffer, no automation to take over the work. Every day, weekends and holidays included, postdoctoral research...

Why it matters: Wheat root compounds suppress soil microbes, helping retain... advances our understanding of the world.

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AI Firm Utopai Studios To Co-Produce Silver Bear-Winning Filmmaker Hyo-Joo Yang’s Feature ‘Half Moon’

EXCLUSIVE: AI firm Utopai Studios will co-produce and invest in Half Moon, a feature film from South Korean filmmaker Hyo-joo Yang.  Half Moon will be Yang’s debut feature. She is best known for the short Broken Night, which won the Silver Bear at Berlin in 2010.  Half Moon wi...

Why it matters: AI Firm Utopai Studios To Co-Produce Silver Bear-Winning... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Matt Shakman To Direct & EP Paramount+ Series ‘Discretion’ Starring Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning

Fantastic Four: First Steps helmer Matt Shakman has been tapped to direct the pilot and three additional episodes of Paramount+’s Discretion, starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning. Shakman also will executive produce the legal thriller, from A24, wh...

Deadline reports: Matt Shakman To Direct & EP Paramount+ Series... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Apple’s new Siri AI knows when to shut up

Apple's new Siri AI is finally here, and so far, it seems like it works. I have access and have been messing around with it, and my biggest impression so far is that Siri AI is quite curt - which I mean as a compliment. Many AI chatbots are cheery and wordy. While a more […]

Why it matters: Apple’s new Siri AI knows when to shut... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Every song on the ‘Tip Toe’ soundtrack

Including songs by Billie Eilish and Sam Smith The post Every song on the ‘Tip Toe’ soundtrack appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Every song on the ‘Tip Toe’ soundtrack reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Antibody-guided nanoparticles target blood cancer cells in bone marrow

New research co-led by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists presents a significant step toward more precise and effective cancer treatments by using a breakthrough method to deliver therapies directly to cancer cells. The study was recently published in ACS Nano.

The big picture: Antibody-guided nanoparticles target blood cancer cells in bone... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Taormina Film Festival Opens With ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Screening in a Greek Theater Dating Back to the 3rd Century B.C.

Italy’s Taormina Film Festival kicked off with a double dose of ancient firepower on Wednesday evening as the first episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” Season 3 was unveiled on a gigantic outdoor screen to a cheering crowd of 5,000 spectators in the Sicilian resort’s Greek ...

Variety reports: Taormina Film Festival Opens With ‘House of the... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Jeff Bergman & Carla Delaney Bergman On Adventures In The Voiceover Trade From ‘Looney Tunes’ To ‘Toy Story 5’ – Crew Call Podcast

On today’s Crew Call we speak with husband-and-wife voice-over performers Jeff Bergman and Carla Delaney Bergman, who share with us how they broke into the craft, their successes, and how to forge a path in the industry. Jeff Bergman’s window into voice-overs began when Looney...

Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Custom protein binders zero in on near-identical disease targets with unprecedented selectivity

In the human body, the boundary between health and severe illness can be microscopic. For decades, molecular scientists have grappled with a frustrating biological reality: The proteins driving devastating diseases often look nearly identical to the ones keeping us alive.

Phys.org reports: Custom protein binders zero in on near-identical disease... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Degradable sensors reveal hidden soil secrets after microbes nibble on them

New degradable sensors could reveal insights into the secret—yet essential—microscopic life in soil. The sensors, which are being developed by soil scientists at Lancaster University and researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Manchester, track ...

Why it matters: Degradable sensors reveal hidden soil secrets after microbes... opens new research frontiers.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is Getting A Collector’s Edition

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Standard Edition $70-$80 | Releases September 17 Preorder at Amazon View at other stores Preorder at Walmart Preorder at ...

Why it matters: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is Getting A Collector’s... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Hideo Kojima And Geoff Keighley’s “Divorce”

If there are two internet gaming celebrities folks love to be parasocial about, it's gotta be Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley. For decades, the two have publicly shared what many thought to be an unbreakable bond. Despite their different backgrounds, ages, and positions in the...

The big picture: Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Hideo Kojima... — signals what players want next.

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Joel Flatow To Start New Firm After More Than 30 Years At RIAA

Joel Flatow is departing the Recording Industry Association of America after more than 30 years and is forming his own strategic consulting firm. Flatow has served as senior vice president of artist and industry relations and chief of West Coast operations for the RIAA. The ne...

Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Lab-created 'moon' rock could help scientists interpret lunar data and explore how water might form on the moon

The moon may look unchanged from afar, but its surface is constantly reshaped by microscopic impacts and a steady stream of particles from the sun, a process known as space weathering. Now, Georgia Tech researchers have recreated one of those weathering sources, solar wind, in...

Why it matters: Lab-created 'moon' rock could help scientists interpret lunar... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘HeyPolo’ is a privacy-first family safety & location sharing app from the team behind Surfshark

Our smartphones can do a lot, but perhaps one of the most underrated things they can do is offer some serious peace of mind for families. That’s a big part of the reason that location sharing apps have been popular for years, but many of them can also be a privacy nightmare. T...

Why it matters: ‘HeyPolo’ is a privacy-first family safety & location... is one to watch for the industry.

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The perfect 27-in Mac-focused monitor for work and more [Video]

When you’re using Apple hardware, you just want things to work – to feel native and seamless – and that’s exactly what MSI had in mind with the PRO MAX 271UPXW12G monitor. Boasting a pixel-dense 4K resolution on a 27-in screen with a QD-OLED display, this MSI monitor is design...

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.

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This Cannot Continue

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the division must face harsh realities including massive revenue drops, component crises, and an overextended studio system, but doesn't specify who's actually staring them down

The big picture: This Cannot Continue — may set a new standard for the genre.

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Why Andrew Yang is building instead of waiting for Washington

Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign was based on a warning that automation and AI would hollow out the labor market and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few. At the time, ideas like Universal Basic Income felt fringe. Now Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Bernie Sanders a...

TechCrunch reports: Why Andrew Yang is building instead of waiting... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Low-copper paints matched high-copper rivals, while silicone performed best against fouling

When comparing different types of antifouling paints against fouling on leisure boats, the results were the opposite of what many would expect. Of the paints tested, the biocide-free silicone paint worked best, and the paint marketed as environmentally friendly turned out to b...

Phys.org reports: Low-copper paints matched high-copper rivals, while silicone performed... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Novel catalyst design boosts solar-driven ammonia production under mild conditions

Sunlight, water, air and metal-organic catalysts—that could be all it takes. TU Wien has shown how catalyst design can be advanced for solar-driven NH3 synthesis. Without this chemical technology, feeding the world as we know it would be nearly impossible. The Haber-Bosch proc...

Phys.org reports: Novel catalyst design boosts solar-driven ammonia production under... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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