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These are my 7 favorite gadgets to add ambiance to your home, and they're all on sale
Looking to add more coziness to your home's interior? These are my go-to products and devices.
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The top 10 Memorial Day deals our readers keep buying (No. 3 is tiny yet functional)
Memorial Day weekend is wrapping up soon, but these are the deals our readers can't get enough of.
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Chinese GPU maker sells out over 30,000 gaming GPUs within 48 hours despite lukewarm benchmarks — LX 7G100 proves hype trumps performance
Lisuan Tech reports having sold out 30,,000 preorder LX 7G100 graphics cards with a second batch on June 18.
Why it matters: Chinese GPU maker sells out over 30,000 gaming... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Pope Leo XIV Warns of Dangers of AI, Need to ‘Disarm’ the Technology
"“Humanity... is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together," the pope writes in first encyclical
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Remote fieldwork and museum collections reveal hidden pit viper diversity in High Asia
The high mountain ranges of Asia remain among the least biologically explored regions of the continent. Now, an international team of researchers has shown that one of their most elusive venomous snakes, long treated as a single species, is in fact a complex of five distinct s...
Why it matters: Remote fieldwork and museum collections reveal hidden pit... advances our understanding of the world.
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‘Mono 222,’ ‘Dreaming of Lions’ and ‘I Got Bombed at Harvey’s’ Top Mammoth Lakes Film Festival Awards – Film News in Brief
The 12th annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival has awarded its top prizes for the May 20-24 event in the California mountain town. “Mono 222,” directed by Quinton Dominguez, was awarded the jury prize for best North American narrative feature, while “Dreaming of Lions,” directed ...
Variety reports: ‘Mono 222,’ ‘Dreaming of Lions’ and ‘I Got... — this is generating industry buzz.
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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Opens To $163M WW, $100M 4-Day U.S.: What Does This Even Mean? – Box Office
MONDAY AM UPDATE: The last time a Star Wars movie under Disney ownership registered a low opening, it was 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story with an $84M 3-day, $103M 4-day and $153M WW (in like for likes). We bashed that result, the ambitious expansion of Star Wars lore’s ticket ...
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6 pet deals you don't want to miss this Memorial Day weekend, including robot litter boxes
I have two cats. These are the pet tech products I own and recommend or plan to buy while these Memorial Day deals last.
Why it matters: 6 pet deals you don't want to miss... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World, 2026
A diploma from one of these ace institutions can launch an acting career. Just ask alums like Meryl Streep, Adam Driver and Cynthia Erivo.
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Democrats want to run on corruption. Their own stock trades keep getting in the way
“The difficulty is that right now, no party has the mantle on anti-corruption,” said Daniel Lobo-Lewis, a political consultant in Washington.
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Before Dishonored, Arkane was tapped to make Thief 4, and my heart weeps for what might have been: 'We had an amazing pitch for Thief'
A Blade Runner game was also a possibility, which would have been fine too, I guess.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
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Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones are all on sale for Memorial Day - I found the best deals
Memorial Day deals on headphones are already live. These are my favorite options so far.
The big picture: Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones are all on... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Trump called Cornyn ‘very disloyal.’ Now a 5-term Texas Senator is fighting for his career
The vast majority of the $109 million in campaign ad spending is tilted toward John Cornyn.
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Holy moly, the M5 MacBook Air finally dropped below $900 for Memorial Day
The Apple M5 MacBook Air finally dropped below $900 at Amazon for Memorial Day, marking its biggest price drop to date.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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If MAGA Is a Cult, What Happens When It Crumbles?
Donald Trump has built a cult of personality, but as his actions become more erratic, his hold on his followers may be slipping
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Boots Riley Says ‘I Love Boosters’ Was Rejected By Cannes Along With Other Past Projects; Picked ‘The Idol’ Over ‘I’m A Virgo’
Boots Riley was recently asked on X why he chose to premiere I Love Boosters at SXSW rather than Cannes. He acknowledged that Cannes rejected the film, as well as several of his previous works. Sorry To Bother You, his 2018 dark comedy feature premiered at Sundance where it re...
Deadline reports: Boots Riley Says ‘I Love Boosters’ Was Rejected... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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iOS 27 could give Google Cast native integration, like AirPlay, thanks to the EU
A new report from Bloomberg suggests that iOS 27 might add Google Cast integration, among other third-party solutions, as Apple tries to keep the EU off its back. more…
Why it matters: iOS 27 could give Google Cast native integration,... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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3 key takeaways from Pope Leos 42,000-word AI encyclical
Pope Leo XIV issues his first encyclical, pegged to the rise of AI and its effects on humanity.
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book review for Nintendo Switch 2
System: Switch 2 Release date: May 21, 2026 Developer: Good-Feel Publisher: Nintendo Out of all Nintendo franchises, Yoshi is quite possibly one of the most inconsistent. There are consistent new entries, but the quality of each individual game tends to vary. You’ve got fantas...
Nintendo Everything reports: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book review for Nintendo... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Surprise Tamagotchi Paradise Death Bug Is Messing Up Pets That Are Over 256 Years Old
Seems you can take the virtual pets out of Y2K but you can’t get the Y2K bug out of your virtual pets
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Megalibraries could reshape AI-driven materials discovery faster than self-driving labs
Scientists may soon stop hunting for new materials—and start designing them to order. For the first time, Northwestern University scientists have demonstrated that megalibraries—tools that dramatically accelerate materials discovery—can do more than uncover promising new mater...
Phys.org reports: Megalibraries could reshape AI-driven materials discovery faster than... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Mille Lacs walleye return to the same spawning hotspots, highlighting critical need for habitat protection
Spring peepers are singing, and walleye harvesters are ready to go out on Mille Lacs Lake, as they have for hundreds of years. The walleye spawn is on.
Phys.org reports: Mille Lacs walleye return to the same spawning... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Where to Watch the 2026 American Music Awards Live Online
Host Queen Latifah is set to make her AMAs return three-plus decades after her 1995 hosting debut.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Where to Watch the 2026 American Music Awards... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘Backrooms’ Creator Kane Parsons On Becoming A24’s Youngest Director Ever, Adapting His YouTube Series: “A Weird Dream Come True”
Born in 2005, the year YouTube launched, Backrooms director Kane Parsons has “always taken that for granted,” having the platform at his disposal. “YouTube, really more than just being a cultural reference for me, has been how I know how to do any of the stuff I do,” he explai...
The big picture: ‘Backrooms’ Creator Kane Parsons On Becoming A24’s Youngest... — is generating industry buzz.
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How Marlon Wayans Survived Hell, Hollywood and Harvey Weinstein
On the surface, “Scary Movie” may seem like just another summer sequel mining nostalgia for profit. But for Marlon Wayans, the film’s writer, producer and star, it represents the culmination of a quarter-century battle to wrest control of his family’s franchise back from its p...
Variety reports: How Marlon Wayans Survived Hell, Hollywood and Harvey... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the future of work
The nine-year-old startup is replacing hundreds of employees with thousands of AI agents.
The big picture: What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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'The Mandalorian and Grogu' wastes a potentially brilliant era of 'Star Wars'
The franchise's latest big-screen outing gets sidetracked in less interesting corners of that galaxy far, far away
Bottom line from Space.com: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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After seven years of development, Paralives is out in early access
The day has come. After first being announced all the way back in 2019 by then solo dev Alex Massé (a small studio has been formed since then), Paralives is now out in early access. Being an early access release, that means you shouldn't expect something as refined as its bigg...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: After seven years of development, Paralives is out... — this signals what players want next.
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Pope Leo Warns That Artificial Intelligence Could Be “New Tower Of Babel”, Cautions Against AI In The Hands Of The Few
In his encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) released today, Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence “threatens to normalize an anti-human vision” and strongly cautions against the concentration of the new technology in the hands of the few. In the fi...
Why it matters: Pope Leo Warns That Artificial Intelligence Could Be... could reshape the box office conversation.
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I found the best Memorial Day outdoor deals: Lawn mowers, power banks, and more
There are many great Memorial Day deals on everything you need to upgrade your outdoor space.
ZDNet reports: I found the best Memorial Day outdoor deals:... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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America’s largest oil export hub is so starved of water that it’s been illegal to have a green lawn for 2 years
Corpus Christi's reservoirs sit at 8%, a $1.2 billion desalination fix was scrapped for cost, and a December water emergency could cap household use.
The big picture: America’s largest oil export hub is so starved... — may shift market dynamics.
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White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.
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Study reveals how offshore structures can help—or hinder—marine ecosystems
A new international review has shed light on how offshore energy structures—from oil and gas platforms to wind turbines—shape marine ecosystems and the benefits they provide to society. The paper, "Understanding the role of offshore energy structures in ecosystem service deliv...
Why it matters: Study reveals how offshore structures can help—or hinder—marine... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Tuning into quantum sounds: Acoustic devices simplify quantum sensors
When a singer belts out a tune while a guitar player strums along, sound waves travel through the air, driving collective oscillations of the molecules within. Meanwhile, at the quantum level, something similar is going on. Atoms inside materials, everything from our bodies to...
Phys.org reports: Tuning into quantum sounds: Acoustic devices simplify quantum... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Star Citizen has raised $1 billion, remains in early access after nine years
Single-player spin-off Squadron 42 is "in the closing stages" but doesn't have a release date either.
The big picture: Star Citizen has raised $1 billion, remains in... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Peak's success helped Aggro Crab commit to co-op, says studio head: 'We thought we were a character action studio'
Peak was "kind of a side hustle" at first.
Why it matters: Peak's success helped Aggro Crab commit to co-op,... may set a new standard for the genre.
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You can’t repair your tractor because Hollywood was terrified of the VCR
The 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act accidentally handed John Deere the legal right to lock farmers out of their own tractors.
Fortune reports: You can’t repair your tractor because Hollywood was... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend
Memorial Day is here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your plans over the long weekend involve pool parties or barbecues, now is a great time to pick up a portable speaker or set of solar lights, as many of our favorite models are currently on sale. You can al...
Why it matters: The best Memorial Day sales you can shop... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Paul McCartney Talks About Origins of New Album With Actor Paul Mescal in Amazon Short Film Streaming Now
The Beatle and actor who will play him discuss “Down South,” “Home to Us,” “Lost Horizon,” “Salesman Saint,” and “Days We Left Behind” from new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Paul McCartney Talks About Origins of New Album With Actor Paul Mescal in Amazon Short Film Streaming...
Consequence of Sound reports: Paul McCartney Talks About Origins of New Album... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Gentoo penguins cope with climate change heat waves by breeding earlier
Over the past few decades, heat waves have become more common in several parts of the world as our planet warms. That's a huge problem for many animals, as it can lead to habitat loss and push their bodies to lethal thresholds. However, one penguin species appears to be adapti...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Tom Hanks Just Can’t Quit World War II (and It’s Keeping Him Up at Night)
The actor-producer and historian Jon Meacham discuss their new History Channel docuseries on 'the largest event in human history'
The big picture: Tom Hanks Just Can’t Quit World War II... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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These are my favorite Home Depot and Lowe's power tool deals up to $400 off this Memorial Day
Save big on everything you need for DIY projects and home repairs with these Memorial Day deals on tools from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more.
ZDNet reports: These are my favorite Home Depot and Lowe's... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Rice feeds more than half the world. It’s also the climate equivalent of 239 million cars
A new Nature Food study finds rice paddy emissions have nearly doubled since the 1960s, making it agriculture's largest non-livestock emissions source.
The big picture: Rice feeds more than half the world. It’s... — signals changing business strategies.
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Imec builds world's first High-NA EUV-fabricated quantum dot qubit device — breakthrough could pull quantum computing onto the same manufacturing roadmap as next-gen AI processors, compressing timelines
Imec unveiled the world’s first silicon quantum dot qubit device fabricated with High-NA EUV lithography, suggesting quantum computing may eventually scale using the semiconductor industry’s existing advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
Why it matters: Imec builds world's first High-NA EUV-fabricated quantum dot... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Testing GPU Safeguard+ on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PSU – solution aims to tame melting 16-pin connectors
At CES 2026, MSI unveiled a new lineup of power supplies under its MPG and MAG series. The 2026 MPG models are available in 1600W and 1300W variants and feature server-grade SiC MOSFETs designed to deliver a high level of stability and power efficiency. However, the standout a...
Tom's Hardware reports: Testing GPU Safeguard+ on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Hopes for WWDC 2026: Health for Mac, Wallet everywhere, and other OS 27 dreams
WWDC 2026 is two weeks away. Here’s a grab-bag selection of things I hope to see from Apple’s new OS 27 updates that aren’t really rumored. more…
Why it matters: Hopes for WWDC 2026: Health for Mac, Wallet... is one to watch for the industry.
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Which Memorial Day Sales Are Worth Your Time? I've Gathered the Best Deals Right Here
Memorial Day is a great time to shop for those big-ticket items you've been putting off buying. From TVs to grills, we've got you covered.
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Memorial Day Weekend Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Opens to $100 Million Domestically, $163 Million Globally
Disney’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” ignited to $100 million at the domestic box office over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. That’s ever-so-slightly behind Sunday’s estimates of $102 million for the four-day frame, which includes $81 million over the traditional weekend. The...
Variety reports: Memorial Day Weekend Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Best Buy and Amazon has dropped major SSDs prices - I found the best storage deals
Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering steep discounts on high-capacity SSDs for Memorial Day.
The big picture: Best Buy and Amazon has dropped major SSDs... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Save up to $200 on a 13-inch or 15-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip and 16GB of RAM — Memorial Day discounts get you Apple's latest and best consumer laptop for as low as $899
The MacBook Air is an easy recommendation in the world of laptops thanks to its excellent pillars, featuring a great screen, build quality, performance, keyboard, trackpad, webcam, speakers, and battery life. Apple's latest M5 model can be yours for as low as $899 for the 13-i...
Tom's Hardware reports: Save up to $200 on a 13-inch or... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Google’s official cases for the entire Pixel 10 series are on sale right now
If you’re looking to pick up one of Google’s official Pixel 10 series cases, you can get a solid discount through Amazon at the moment. more…
Why it matters: Google’s official cases for the entire Pixel 10... could change how developers build software.
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Tether will launch an 'official' stablecoin in Georgia tied to local currency
The new cryptocurrency will be called GELT and will represent the Georgian Lari.
The big picture: Tether will launch an 'official' stablecoin in Georgia... — is one to watch for the industry.
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'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar
The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .
BBC World reports: 'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as... — this could reshape the global order.
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The Big Pink’s Robbie Furze teams up with The Kills’ Jamie Hince and Jamie T for new EP as ‘M.O.T.H.E.R.’
"This EP came from losing my mother, and everything around it grew out of that – a band of brothers coming together" The post The Big Pink’s Robbie Furze teams up with The Kills’ Jamie Hince and Jamie T for new EP as ‘M.O.T.H.E.R.’ appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Ira Sachs on ‘The Man I Love,’ Queer Cinema in the Age of Trump and Casting Straight Actors in Gay Roles: ‘I Don’t Ask People Who They’ve Slept With’
For four decades, Ira Sachs has chronicled queer life in New York, shining a light on the artists and iconoclasts whose work gives the city such a vibrant, transgressive edge. “The Man I Love,” which Sachs describes as one of his most personal films, adds to the canon. Set in ...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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The economist who wrote the book on sports finance has a number for FIFA’s World Cup haul: $15 billion
Notre Dame's Richard Sheehan, author of "Keeping Score: The Economics of Big Time Sports," finds ticket revenue alone could hit $9 billion.
Why it matters: The economist who wrote the book on sports... may shift market dynamics.
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The pope’s AI encyclical isn’t really about AI
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical uses AI as a lens to diagnose older problems: concentrated power, eroding democracy, and a tech elite that shapes the world to its own advantage.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Kimiko Glenn on Modern Dance, Dating Disasters, and Going from Voice Acting to Pop Confessionals: Podcast
The Orange Is the New Black and Kiff star talks about her debut EP, disastrous relationships, and directing her own wild music videos. Kimiko Glenn on Modern Dance, Dating Disasters, and Going from Voice Acting to Pop Confessionals: Podcast Kyle Meredith
The big picture: Kimiko Glenn on Modern Dance, Dating Disasters, and... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in the age of AI
Pope Leo XIV warned of the risks of AI and unconstrained technological power in his first major papal document released on Monday. Magnifica Humanitas is the pope's manifesto on "safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence," in which he discusses the d...
Why it matters: Pope Leo calls for being ‘profoundly human’ in... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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5 Memorial Day deals that are worth your time (including a Costco membership discount)
Memorial Day sales are here. I'm a shopping editor, and these are my favorite offers I've found.
The big picture: 5 Memorial Day deals that are worth your... — could change how developers build software.
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Netflix Brazil Unveils Its First Medical Series, Plus an Evangelical Special, a Third Melodrama and an Open Marriage Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
In the run-up to Brazilian mega creativity forum Rio2C, Netflix Brazil has unveiled five new titles which show it still exploring new genres and launching new industry partnerships. At stake for Netflix is its continuing SVOD dominion over one of its biggest subscriber markets...
Why it matters: Netflix Brazil Unveils Its First Medical Series, Plus... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Amazons Memorial Day sale is live — score the best deals on TVs, Bose earbuds, Jackery power stations, and more
The best Amazon Memorial Day deals take over 50% off TVs, Bose earbuds, Jackery portable power stations, and more.
Bottom line from Mashable: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Artists reconstruct extinct Sri Lankan megafauna
For animator and academic Dr. Jason Kennedy, palaeoart isn't just a hobby. Creating 3D images of prehistoric animals sits at the intersection of science and art, combining fossil analysis, comparisons with living species, and digital modeling to bring long-extinct creatures ba...
The big picture: Artists reconstruct extinct Sri Lankan megafauna — opens new research frontiers.
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The pitch trick that helped an eSports startup raise $20M when VCs only wanted AI
Earlier this year, Lucra Sports founder and CEO Dylan Robbins did something that no one else has ever done. And he shared several secrets on how he did it.
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Mark Zuckerberg Boasts He Bled His Employees For AI Training Right Before Firing Them
The Meta boss just sacked 8,000 staff, but not before having AI spy on their skills
Kotaku reports: Mark Zuckerberg Boasts He Bled His Employees For... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Disneyland and Disney World: Summer Deals, New Lands and Rides in 2026 and Beyond
Plus all the details on everything new coming in the next few years at the Disney Parks and on Disney Cruise Line.
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Last chance to shop 60+ of the best Memorial Day deals: We found TVs, mattresses, headphones, and more on sale
Memorial Day sales end tonight. Shop last-chance deals from Bose, Sony, Ruggable, TCL, Shark, Ninja, and so many more.
The big picture: Last chance to shop 60+ of the best... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Megalodon cyberattack infects 5,500 GitHub open-source repositories with malware, researchers say
The Megalodon cyberattack affected more than 5,500 GitHub open-source repositories, a type of attack GitHub warned against in April 2026.
Mashable reports: Megalodon cyberattack infects 5,500 GitHub open-source repositories with... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The best Memorial Day laptop deals: Save on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and more
In the market for a new laptop? I've rounded up the best laptop deals live during Memorial Day.
Why it matters: The best Memorial Day laptop deals: Save on... could change how developers build software.
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California moves to exempt Linux from its upcoming age-verification law after backlash over forcing operating systems to collect users’ ages — amendment proposed by the same lawmaker who wrote the original law
California lawmakers introduced a new amendment that could exempt most Linux distributions from the state’s upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act after privacy backlash and concerns that the law would force open-source operating systems to become age-verification platforms.
Tom's Hardware reports: California moves to exempt Linux from its upcoming... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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UK beats May heat record with 33.5C registered near London
Britain broke its record on Monday for the hottest day in May, according to the national weather agency, with the mercury rising to 33.5C near London as the country baked in a sweltering heat wave.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Universe's most distant 'Hot DOG' yet may owe extreme infrared glow to polar dust, Webb reveals
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed fresh details about one of the most luminous known objects in the universe: the dust-shrouded quasar W2246−0526, seen just 1.2 billion years after the Big Bang. The paper outlining the results was published in ...
Phys.org reports: Universe's most distant 'Hot DOG' yet may owe... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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I found the best Memorial Day phone deals: Save big on Samsung, Google, Apple and more
I've rounded up the best smartphone deals you can shop this Memorial Day. Discounts are live, so now is a great time to save.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of the decision to end active development on Destiny 2 until it went public
Last week, Bungie made a half surprising, half the writing was on the wall decision to end active development on Destiny 2. The long running live service shooter's final update has been set for June, with responses to the news generally oscillating between genuine upset and ba...
The big picture: Most of Bungie's staff were reportedly unaware of... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Linda Perry Says Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is “a Little Pussy” for Dropping Her as American Idiot Follow-Up Producer
The 4 Non Blondes frontwoman claimed Courtney Love "blabbed" about the producer spot in the mid 2000s and ruined the gig. Linda Perry Says Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is “a Little Pussy” for Dropping Her as American Idiot Follow-Up Producer Travis Bland
Why it matters: Linda Perry Says Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong... taps into a cultural moment.
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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in days: Apply before May 27
The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is May 27. This is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000. Apply now.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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American Music Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Ceremony Online for Free
With special appearances by BTS and performances by KATSEYE, Karol G, Billy Idol and others, AMAs is set to air live on Monday (May 25).
The big picture: American Music Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Helldivers 2 begins the long march back into the community's good books with a technical patch that represents the 'opening salvo' in a battle for better performance
Upscaling support, advanced visual optimisation, and more on the way.
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Baby boomers embrace a freer sexuality, but ageist norms persist
Baby boomers have broken many taboos and transformed social norms, particularly around sexuality. As this generation grows older, is society's view of older adults' sexuality changing? Research suggests it is, even if some taboos persist.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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CBS Says It Will Stop Copyright Striking Stephen Colbert’s Viral Public Access TV Show Appearance
The former Late Night host's surprise ‘Only in Monroe’ appearance has gone viral
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My favorite Memorial Day deals: Save big on laptops, tablets, and more
Memorial Day is finally here. These are the best deals we found so far, including price drops from Apple, Samsung, Hisense, Ninja, and more.
ZDNet reports: My favorite Memorial Day deals: Save big on... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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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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⚡ Weekly Recap: Linux Flaws, Defender 0-Days, Router Botnets, and Supply Chain Chaos
Monday recap. Same mess, new week. A sketchy dev tool got people pwned, old bugs came back from the dead, and security products somehow needed protecting from themselves. A bunch of companies spent the week checking old boxes and forgotten servers they should've patched years...
Why it matters: ⚡ Weekly Recap: Linux Flaws, Defender 0-Days, Router... highlights growing cyber threats.
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Krispy Kreme data breach settlement deadline approaches. Claim $75 to $3,500.
Those affected by a 2024 Krispy Kreme data breach are eligible for a class action payout, but the deadline is fast approaching.
Mashable reports: Krispy Kreme data breach settlement deadline approaches. Claim... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Pope Leo's AI Encyclical Has Landed. It Offers Wisdom for Big Tech, Governments and You
Magnifica Humanitas, which translates to "magnificent humanity," advocates for a moral framework for AI that aims to safeguard the future of humankind.
Bottom line from CNET: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Slain ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean Recalled By Family & Friends: “What A Rockstar He Was, A Loved Guy Everywhere He Went”
As the shock of Canadian actor Stewart McLean’s homicide last week transitions to numbed grief, friends and family of the Virgin River and Murder In A Small Town performer are struggling to make sense of the tragedy. In recent social media posts since Saturday’s announcement b...
Deadline reports: Slain ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean Recalled By... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
The holiday-shortened week of trading will address key debates including AI's impact on software and inflation.
Why it matters: Here are the 3 big things we're watching... hints at where the money is moving.
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Jack Osbourne responds to fan backlash over Ozzy Osbourne interactive avatar: “He would be into this”
"It’s gonna be so tasteful what we’re doing. It’s not gonna be fucking lame" The post Jack Osbourne responds to fan backlash over Ozzy Osbourne interactive avatar: “He would be into this” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
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All of the Best Memorial Day deals: Pixel 10 up to $300 off, Galaxy gear up to $375 off, e-Bikes, Switch 2, Anker, more
The Amazon 2026 Memorial Day sale alongside sale events at Best Buy and Walmart, but today is of course your final shot at the deals and we have collected everything for you down below and over at 9to5Toys. Alongside hundreds in savings across the entire Pixel 10 lineup, we al...
9to5Google reports: All of the Best Memorial Day deals: Pixel... — this could change how developers build software.
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When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments—new research
As conflict continues in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and elsewhere, the cost is being recorded not only in deaths and displacement, but also in ruined libraries, mosques, churches, museums, archives and historic neighborhoods.
Why it matters: When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than... opens new research frontiers.
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New mathematical model predicts global population crash by 2064
In a new open-access study that I published with my late colleague Kostya Trachenko from Queen Mary University of London, I propose a surprisingly simple nonlinear mathematical equation that unifies 12,000 years of human population growth and points to stark possible futures i...
Why it matters: New mathematical model predicts global population crash by... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Keith Richards, Sting, Yungblud Reflect on Eddie Cochran’s Influence in ‘Don’t Forget Me’ Doc Trailer
"We all wanted to be Eddie," Richards says in film that will premiere next month at Raindance festival
Why it matters: Keith Richards, Sting, Yungblud Reflect on Eddie Cochran’s... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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TikTok’s AI ‘Text to Song’ Trend May Be a Sign of Music to Come
TikTokers everywhere are making songs out of friends and relatives' texts. Is AI music the next Snapchat filter?
Rolling Stone reports: TikTok’s AI ‘Text to Song’ Trend May Be... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Can Local Outrage Over Data Centers Tilt the Midterms?
“Amid so much partisan division, opposition to data centers seems to be the thing that unites Americans right now"
Rolling Stone reports: Can Local Outrage Over Data Centers Tilt the... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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5 days left: Save up to $410 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes before prices increase
Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase.
TechCrunch reports: 5 days left: Save up to $410 on... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026
Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026
The big picture: Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) |... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Is Paralives worth playing in early access for life sim fans?
After a lot of hours spent in Paralives, here's my breakdown on how you can decide whether it's your type of life sim or not.
The big picture: Is Paralives worth playing in early access for... — signals what players want next.
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Kurt Cobain’s ‘Foxes’ T-shirt is being auctioned off by Hole’s Patty Schemel
"It's a very special piece" The post Kurt Cobain’s ‘Foxes’ T-shirt is being auctioned off by Hole’s Patty Schemel appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Kurt Cobain’s ‘Foxes’ T-shirt is being auctioned off... — this is making waves across platforms.
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‘I’ll Be Gone in June’ Review: Wispy but Atmospheric Drama Follows a German Student to New Mexico in 2001
Director Katharina Rivilis draws on personal experience for her Cannes-bowing drama about a European navigating post-9/11 America.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘I’ll Be Gone in June’ Review: Wispy but... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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All of the best Apple Memorial Day deals: AirPods Pro 3, M5 MacBook Air $199 off, MacBook Pro, Series 11, more
The clock is now ticking with less than 24 hours remaining in the Amazon 2026 Memorial Day sale alongside sale events at M5 MacBook Air at $199 off, as much as $400 of iPad Air models, and $300+ off the lists prices on the M5/Pro/Max MacBook Pro lineup. Those deals also join o...
The big picture: All of the best Apple Memorial Day deals:... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Lebanese Comic John Achkar’s Special at L’Olympia Hall Acquired by Arabic Streamer MBC Shahid in ‘Milestone’ for Arabic Stand-Up
Leading Middle East streamer MBC Shahid has picked up Lebanese comedian John Achkar’s stand-up comedy special “Tryin’” (“Aam Jarrib”) filmed at Paris’ legendary L’Olympia concert hall in what is being touted as a milestone for Arabic stand-up comedy. Achkar’s performance of “T...
Variety reports: Lebanese Comic John Achkar’s Special at L’Olympia Hall... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Kids need to play—and how cities are designed and resourced affects their access
Decades of research in child development confirms that young children's play is linked to positive outcomes in mental health, cognitive and social development as well as fewer behavioral problems.
Why it matters: Kids need to play—and how cities are designed... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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At the launch of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, Anthropic co-founder says AI models show signs of introspection
Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah was invited to speak at the launch of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas" and used the stage to claim AI models show evidence of introspection and emotion-like states. The Pope's own document struck a different tone: "These sys...
The big picture: At the launch of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical,... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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Here are our favorite last-minute deals from REI’s giant Anniversary Sale
REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year — is still going strong, letting you save on all kinds of outdoor essentials. If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, now is a good time to stock up on the basics, whether it be a tent, sleeping pad, or stove. ...
The big picture: Here are our favorite last-minute deals from REI’s... — could change how developers build software.
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Scientists discover why Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss eventually plateaus
New NIH research reveals that semaglutide sparks different responses inside appetite-controlling brain cells, offering fresh insight into why GLP-1 weight-loss drugs don’t work the same for everyone. Scientists also found a possible way to extend the drugs’ effects, potentiall...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this opens new research frontiers.
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Tom Ryan’s Murder Mystery ‘The Treasure Hunters Club’ Optioned for TV Adaptation (Exclusive)
Skywild Pictures has also picked up rights to two other novels, ‘Our Little Secret’ and ‘The Affinities,’ for similar page-to-TV treatments.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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Pope Leo warns that AI risks accelerating war in new manifesto: “Technology is never neutral”
“A more moral AI is not enough if that morality is determined by a few” The post Pope Leo warns that AI risks accelerating war in new manifesto: “Technology is never neutral” appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Pope Leo warns that AI risks accelerating war... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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AI Crashing Out While Dubbing A Fake WWE News Channel May Genuinely Be The Funniest Thing I’ve Seen In 2026
Can you smell what The Rock is cooking, and why does it smell like burnt toast?
Bottom line from Kotaku: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Drake Makes Chart History as New Album Trilogy Lands Top Three Spots
Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour place at Numbers One, Two, and Three respectively as rapper ties Taylor Swift for most-ever Number One LPs by a solo artist
The big picture: Drake Makes Chart History as New Album Trilogy... — could define this era of music.
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This prehistoric fish may explain how animals first walked on Earth
Scientists have peered inside the skull of a 380-million-year-old Antarctic fish that was closely related to the first animals to walk on land, revealing surprising clues about how life began its move out of the water. Using advanced neutron imaging, researchers discovered tha...
Why it matters: This prehistoric fish may explain how animals first... advances our understanding of the world.
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Is the Star Wars Franchise Finally Cooked?
It's not just that The Mandalorian and Grogu turns a promising TV show into a mediocre movie. It makes you feel like the IP is now creatively DOA
Why it matters: Is the Star Wars Franchise Finally Cooked? taps into a cultural moment.
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‘Triptych,’ ‘Dark Hope,’ ‘Naked’ Among Standouts at Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca Pitch Lineup
Art-world thriller “Triptych,” from Studio TF1’s Kubik Films; RTP-backed Afro-Portuguese music drama “Dark Hope” and “Naked,” a new drama from “Sirāt” producer Corte y Confección de Películas figure among the standout entries at this year’s Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca. Running Ma...
The big picture: ‘Triptych,’ ‘Dark Hope,’ ‘Naked’ Among Standouts at Conecta... — is generating industry buzz.
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Star Citizen reaches $1 billion in lifetime funding, 14 years after the project was first announced — game still in early access with no release window, including 'Squadron 42' campaign
Star Citizen, originally announced back in 2012, has just amassed $1 billion in crowdfunding despite the game still not having any release date. The game is currently expected sometime in 2027-2028, which means it might have to prepare a PS6/Xbox Helix version as well. A singl...
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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‘The Rest Is History’ Hosts Talk Rome, Trump vs. Obama, and What’s Next for MAGA
Co-hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook on how they turned a childhood love of history into a chart-topping podcast: "We don't try to celebrate the past so much as we just enjoy it"
Why it matters: ‘The Rest Is History’ Hosts Talk Rome, Trump... could define this era of music.
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster gets new Nintendo Switch 2 version
Atari and Nightdive Studios have announced that, starting today, a new Nintendo Switch 2 version of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will be available. The game previously landed on the original Nintendo Switch. The survival horror game features high-resolution models...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
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Netherlands Seizes 800 Servers, Arrests 2 for Aiding Cyberattacks
Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested the co-owners of two related Internet hosting companies for operating IT infrastructure used by Russia to carry out cyberattacks, influence operations and disinformation campaigns inside the European Union. The two men were the focu...
Why it matters: Netherlands Seizes 800 Servers, Arrests 2 for Aiding... underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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New material could help NASA melt moon rocks, harness lunar resources
A material recently discovered and tested at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland could help astronauts pack lighter for future missions to the moon. NASA is researching ways explorers could "live off the land" by harnessing lunar resources, including melting moon rocks t...
Why it matters: New material could help NASA melt moon rocks,... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Dishonored dev Arkane Studios nearly made Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game
Redfall and Deathloop developer Arkane almost worked on Thief 4 and a Blade Runner game before it made the first Dishonored. Read more
The big picture: Dishonored dev Arkane Studios nearly made Thief 4... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Huawei claims sanctions-busting breakthrough with 1.4nm-class chips by 2031, claims 55% higher transistor density — firm claims new LogicFolding chip architecture can bypass EUV restrictions, introduces 'Tau Scaling Law' to replace Moore's Law
Huawei Technologies unveiled a new “LogicFolding” chip design framework built on its proprietary Tau scaling law, claiming it can dramatically boost transistor density and power efficiency without EUV lithography — potentially helping China narrow the gap with TSMC and Nvidia ...
Why it matters: Huawei claims sanctions-busting breakthrough with 1.4nm-class chips by... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
BBC World reports: Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace... — this has global implications.
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A beautiful death: How a dying star created the Crystal Ball Nebula
Planetary nebulae like the Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) are sort of like stellar obituaries. Though crystal balls supposedly reveal the future, the Crystal Ball Nebula tells us more about the past. It shows us how a binary pair of stars met their end. And since NGC 1514 is 1...
The big picture: A beautiful death: How a dying star created... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Spider-Noir Review: Spider-Man Does Whatever Bogie Can
This review contains light spoilers for Spider-Noir. We still haven’t fully reckoned with what a miracle of a movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is. That film introduced mass audiences to a new variation of Spider-Man who wasn’t Peter Parker, while putting the famously st...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this taps into what audiences want right now.
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Scientists just found a supercharged supernova — powered up by a magnetic star corpse
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray spacecraft has observed a super-bright, supercharged supernova explosion powered up by the creation of a highly magnetic dead star, or magnetar.
The big picture: Scientists just found a supercharged supernova — powered... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Paralives cheats: Every cheat code your parafolks need for living the easy life or causing a little chaos
Sometimes it does pay to cheat, especially in a life sim.
Why it matters: Paralives cheats: Every cheat code your parafolks need... may set a new standard for the genre.
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100-million-year-old bug had crab-like claws unlike any known insect
Deep inside 100-million-year-old amber from Myanmar, scientists uncovered a bizarre ancient bug with clawed front legs that look more like a crab’s pincers than anything seen in modern insects. The discovery is so unusual that researchers say these crab-like “chelae” evolved i...
The big picture: 100-million-year-old bug had crab-like claws unlike any known... — advances our understanding of the world.
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FBI warns of Kali365 phishing service targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI is warning about the Kali365 phishing-as-a-service platform (PhaaS) that is used to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts by abusing OAuth device code authentication to steal session tokens and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). [...]
Why it matters: FBI warns of Kali365 phishing service targeting Microsoft... highlights growing cyber threats.
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One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.
NY Times Science reports: One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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European stocks highest since March 2 as U.S.-Iran talks continue; euro zone bond yields drop on peace hopes
Stocks in Europe are tracking their Asian counterparts higher after Japan's Nikkei 225 breached 65,000 for the first time.
CNBC reports: European stocks highest since March 2 as U.S.-Iran... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerous
A massive international study could upend 40 years of heart attack treatment. Researchers found that beta blockers—routinely prescribed after uncomplicated heart attacks—offered no real benefit for patients whose heart function remained normal, despite being given to millions ...
Why it matters: Common heart drug taken by millions found useless... opens new research frontiers.
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Elon Musk’s best friend could make more than $100 billion from SpaceX’s IPO. His firm is also owed billions by SpaceX
Antonio Gracias' Valor entities hold a massive SpaceX stake—and are on the other side of nearly $20 billion in AI hardware financing deals guaranteed by the company.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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RFK Jr.’s Push to Curb Antidepressants Has Shaken Psychiatry
An annual psychiatric meeting was abuzz over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call to rein in the use of depression medications. Some fear it will drive patients away from care.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this advances our understanding of the world.
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First 13 Minutes Of James Bond’s 007 First Light Officially Released, And, Erk
Apparently put online after earlier leaks, the opening is weirdly generic
Kotaku reports: First 13 Minutes Of James Bond’s 007 First... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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James Gray Says ‘Ad Astra’ Was ‘Taken Away’ From Him and Made Longer by 20th Century Fox: ‘It Would Have Been a Very Different Movie’
James Gray has revealed that the released version of his 2019 Brad Pitt-starring “Ad Astra” was not his cut — and was actually made longer than he wanted by the studio, 20th Century Fox. Speaking in Cannes to Brut to promote his latest film at the festival, “Paper Tiger,” the ...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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SpaceX Starship Flight Test 12 ends with a bang
SpaceX launched Starship Flight Test 12 from Starbase, including Starlink satellite dummies and new in-flight camera footage.
The big picture: SpaceX Starship Flight Test 12 ends with a... — is one to watch for the industry.
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