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150 articles from 34 sources · Updated 2026-06-21 17:00 UTC

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  1. Aardman Unveils Mossy Bottom-Set Show ‘Let’s Go Timmy!’; ‘The Almost (Untold) Story Of Danger Delilah’ & Fresh Details On ‘Pokémon Tales’- AnnecyDeadline
  2. Concertgoer Falls to His Death During Goose Show at Madison Square GardenVariety
  3. Don't Starve Together hits new concurrent player count peak a decade after releasePC Gamer
  4. Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to “unforeseen circumstances”NME
  5. Goose Concertgoer Falls To Death From Madison Square Garden Upper LevelDeadline
  6. Aardman Teases New Pokemon Series, Upcoming Lego Short, Aardman Academy and Looks Back at 50 Years of Clay Animation at AnnecyVariety
  7. Naruto To Receive First Official Trading Card Game In Over A DecadeKotaku
  8. Concertgoer Dies After Apparent Fall at Madison Square GardenHollywood Reporter
  9. Cooler Master NR2 Pro mini-ITX system packing an RTX 5080 is $400 off in Newegg deal — grab a compact yet powerful liquid cooled gaming PC for $2,799.99Tom's Hardware
  10. Fabolous Hosts Father’s Day Luncheon in NYC for Fathers Impacted by Criminal Justice System: ‘Fatherhood Means Everything to Me’Billboard

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Aardman Unveils Mossy Bottom-Set Show ‘Let’s Go Timmy!’; ‘The Almost (Untold) Story Of Danger Delilah’ & Fresh Details On ‘Pokémon Tales’- Annecy

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Concertgoer Falls to His Death During Goose Show at Madison Square Garden

Variety · 2026-06-21 16:57
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Don't Starve Together hits new concurrent player count peak a decade after release

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Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to “unforeseen circumstances”

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Goose Concertgoer Falls To Death From Madison Square Garden Upper Level

Deadline · 2026-06-21 16:55
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Aardman Teases New Pokemon Series, Upcoming Lego Short, Aardman Academy and Looks Back at 50 Years of Clay Animation at Annecy

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Naruto To Receive First Official Trading Card Game In Over A Decade

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Cooler Master NR2 Pro mini-ITX system packing an RTX 5080 is $400 off in Newegg deal — grab a compact yet powerful liquid cooled gaming PC for $2,799.99

Tom's Hardware · 2026-06-21 16:47

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Aardman Unveils Mossy Bottom-Set Show ‘Let’s Go Timmy!’; ‘The Almost (Untold) Story Of Danger Delilah’ & Fresh Details On ‘Pokémon Tales’- Annecy

Aardman co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton, the company’s star director and Executive Creative Director Sarah Cox hit the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Sunday for a masterclass celebrating the studio’s 50th anniversary. There were plenty of anecdotes b...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Concertgoer Falls to His Death During Goose Show at Madison Square Garden

A concertgoer fell to his death during a Goose concert on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, according to CBS News. Police told the outlet that a 51-year-old man fell from MSG’s 300 level and suffered fatal injuries just before 10 p.m. Authorities found the man unconscio...

The big picture: Concertgoer Falls to His Death During Goose Show... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to “unforeseen circumstances”

They had been due to close out the Harry Styles-curated festival at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night (June 21) The post Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to “unforeseen circumstances” appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due... — taps into a cultural moment.

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Goose Concertgoer Falls To Death From Madison Square Garden Upper Level

Saturday’s Goose concert at Madison Square Garden continued after a 51-year-old man fell to his death from the upper level of the arena. At around 9:51pm, NYPD officers responded to reports of an injured man inside the iconic music venue at 4 Penn Plaza, where they discovered ...

Deadline reports: Goose Concertgoer Falls To Death From Madison Square... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Aardman Teases New Pokemon Series, Upcoming Lego Short, Aardman Academy and Looks Back at 50 Years of Clay Animation at Annecy

With more than 50 years of clay animation, Aardman unveiled a glimpse of a bright future this year at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, which opens June 21. The studio’s legendary trio, co-founders Peter Lord, David Sproxton and fellow director Nick Park, took the stage earl...

Why it matters: Aardman Teases New Pokemon Series, Upcoming Lego Short,... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Cooler Master NR2 Pro mini-ITX system packing an RTX 5080 is $400 off in Newegg deal — grab a compact yet powerful liquid cooled gaming PC for $2,799.99

The Cooler Master NR2 Pro combines a Gigabyte RTX 5080, Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, 2TB Gen 4.0 SSD, and the NR200P Max chassis into a compact gaming machine that can tackle 4K titles with ease.

The big picture: Cooler Master NR2 Pro mini-ITX system packing an... — is one to watch for the industry.

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‘Maddie’s Secret’ Cooks At IFC Center With Gregg Allman Doc, ‘Girls Like Girls’, ‘Leviticus’ In Upbeat Indie Weekend – Specialty Box Office

John Early’s Maddie’s Secret from Magnolia Pictures is cooking at IFC Center in New York with a $58.2k weekend, the biggest opening in more than two years at the arthouse. Gregg Allman: The Music Of My Soul, the inaugural theatrical release of new distributor Subtex, is eyeing...

Why it matters: ‘Maddie’s Secret’ Cooks At IFC Center With Gregg... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Netflix, A24 and Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ as Mubi Circles (EXCLUSIVE)

Several of the buyers who screened Luca Guadagnino’s hotly anticipated “Artificial” in the days after Amazon MGM Studios abruptly dropped the film have passed on acquiring it, sources tell Variety. Focus Features, Warner Bros.’ Clockwork, A24 and Netflix have all stepped away,...

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

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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood compares boycott-led show cancellations to “taking books off shelves”

Two shows by Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa were cancelled last year following pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners The post Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood compares boycott-led show cancellations to “taking books off shelves” appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood compares boycott-led show cancellations to... is making waves across platforms.

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Bob Odenkirk Remake of The Room Finally Gets Los Angeles Screening

All proceeds will benefit amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Blue Collaborative. Bob Odenkirk Remake of The Room Finally Gets Los Angeles Screening Travis Bland

Why it matters: Bob Odenkirk Remake of The Room Finally Gets... taps into a cultural moment.

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Aubrey Plaza Says ‘Kevin’ Is Canceled at Amazon After First Season: ‘Very Disappointing Since We Were Just Getting Going’

Aubrey Plaza took to Instagram Saturday afternoon to announce that Amazon canceled her animated comedy series “Kevin” after just one season. “Amazon Prime is not picking up ‘Kevin’ for another season,” wrote Plaza. “Very disappointing since we were just getting going. I want t...

Variety reports: Aubrey Plaza Says ‘Kevin’ Is Canceled at Amazon... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Legally Blonde’s Jennifer Coolidge Admits She “Stupidly” Thought She Was Auditioning To Play Elle

Although nobody else could play Paulette Bonafonté quite like her, Jennifer Coolidge went into Legally Blonde with other ideas. While reuniting with her co-stars from the beloved 2001 comedy at Prime Video’s Elle World on Saturday, the Golden Globe winner admitted she “stupidl...

Why it matters: ‘Legally Blonde’s Jennifer Coolidge Admits She “Stupidly” Thought... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 21, 2026 – downtime for Switch 2 and Switch

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of June 21, 2026. Wii U and 3DS had some downtime last week, but now the focus shifts back to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Three different sessions are planned which will be taking place a few days from now. The Nint...

Why it matters: Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 21, 2026 –... is generating hype in the community.

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My Adventures with Superman Introduces a Very Different Green Lantern

This article contains spoilers for My Adventures With Superman season 3 episode 2. Like most installments of the anime-influenced Adult Swim show, the third episode of My Adventures of Superman, “Mobile Toy Gundam,” features lots of DC Universe deep dives. Sure, we get Superma...

Den of Geek reports: My Adventures with Superman Introduces a Very Different... — this taps into what audiences want right now.

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‘Toy Story 5’ Reaches For The Sky With $312M WW Opening, Second Best For Pixar – Global Box Office Update

SUNDAY AM: Refresh for more …With a $312M global weekend opening, Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is the second best for a Pixar movie (sans China) behind 2024’s Inside Out 2 which debuted to $384M. Broken out, Toy Story 5 did $160M domestic and $152M international. Disney is sayin...

The big picture: ‘Toy Story 5’ Reaches For The Sky With... — is generating industry buzz.

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Reese Witherspoon Gets Teary-Eyed About “Passing The Pink Torch” To ‘Elle’ Star Lexi Minetree At ‘Legally Blonde’ Reunion: “Such A Beautiful Heart”

It was a perfect day for Legally Blonde fans as the cast of the beloved 2001 comedy reunited for the 25th anniversary while passing the franchise down to the next generation. On Saturday at Hall Des Lumieres in New York City, Reese Witherspoon got teary-eyed as she praised Lex...

The big picture: Reese Witherspoon Gets Teary-Eyed About “Passing The Pink... — is generating industry buzz.

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Corsair’s tiny touchscreen display is on sale at 20% off ahead of Prime Day — get the Xeneon Edge 14.5-inch LCD touchscreen for just $199.99.

Corsair just put a 20% discount on the 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreen display. This brings its price down to just $199.99, saving you $50 from its original purchase price.

The big picture: Corsair’s tiny touchscreen display is on sale at... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Can North America mine enough rare earth elements?

In the quest to create a robust supply chain of rare earth elements necessary for the clean energy revolution and everyday modern conveniences, North America has enough deposits of sufficient quality to begin looking in its own backyard, according to a University of Michigan s...

Phys.org reports: Can North America mine enough rare earth elements? — this advances our understanding of the world.

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When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?

On the new episode of Equity, we discussed what actually prompted the administration's latest moves against Anthropic, and what this might mean for the AI ecosystem.

TechCrunch reports: When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic,... — this could change how developers build software.

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Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shut

Three laden oil supertankers, with a combined transport capacity of 6 million barrels, emitted signals as they were sailing through the channel on Saturday via a route that hugs Oman’s coast.

Fortune reports: Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying... — this signals changing business strategies.

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Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest Debut With $160 Million, Shattering Franchise Opening Weekend Record

Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. “Toy Story 5” ruled over the box office with $160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the...

Variety reports: Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Year’s Biggest... — this is generating industry buzz.

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‘Toy Story 5’ Has A Best Friend At The Box Office: $160M U.S. Opening Reps Record For Franchise, Best YTD – Update

SUNDAY AM: Refresh for chart and more…Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is coming in at $160M, still the best opening any movie has seen this year, the second best opening ever for an animated film stateside behind Pixar’s own Incredibles 2 ($182.6M) and the third best June has had f...

Why it matters: ‘Toy Story 5’ Has A Best Friend At... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Russia-occupied Crimea halts gas sales to civilians as Ukraine ramps up attacks on fuel supplies while speculators sell at double market prices

Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted fuel supplies to Crimea in recent weeks, triggering the worst energy crisis in the region since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.

The big picture: Russia-occupied Crimea halts gas sales to civilians as... — reflects a broader economic trend.

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RIP Nest Mini – The Google Home Speaker isn’t a replacement, but hopefully the start of a new era

The Google Home Speaker finally has a release date and, with it, Google has also ended its long-running and mega-hit Nest Mini speaker. It leaves the lineup in a weird place, as Google has a product that doesn’t replace anything it had before, and might not be everyone’s cup o...

Why it matters: RIP Nest Mini – The Google Home Speaker... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Long-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy aging

A study of long-lived families has identified rare genetic variants that may help people stay healthier for much longer as they age. One standout mutation appears to temper inflammation, potentially delaying disease and extending years of healthy living.

The big picture: Long-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Man Falls to Death at Goose Concert in Madison Square Garden

The fatal incident occurred during the second concert of a two-night stand at the New York arena for the jam band. Man Falls to Death at Goose Concert in Madison Square Garden Travis Bland

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.

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John Ternus set to re-establish importance of Apple’s design team when he takes over as CEO: report

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today posted the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, recapping the last ten years of Apple’s corporate structure in which the influence of the design team waned at the executive levels in the Cook era, fuelled by Jony Ive’s exit and talent depart...

Why it matters: John Ternus set to re-establish importance of Apple’s... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Harvard scholar: the data-center backlash is just getting started

My research found opposition is nonpartisan and spreading, from cutting water to recalling officials to passing ballot measures. Big tech faces a fight.

Fortune reports: Harvard scholar: the data-center backlash is just getting... — this hints at where the money is moving.

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Ingenious modder converts countertop ice machine into an RTX 3060 GPU cooler with a beer fridge thermostat — mod reduces temps by up to 62% in games, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 22°C

Turns out, an ice machine can cool a GPU perfectly fine as long as you're willing to modify it to the extreme and are patient enough to deal with the leaks.

The big picture: Ingenious modder converts countertop ice machine into an... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days

In recent years, marine heat waves have been taking an ever-greater toll on the world's oceans and their ecosystems. Amplified by increasing global warming, these events are occurring more frequently and lasting longer. The Arctic is not spared from this trend, as it is warmin...

Why it matters: Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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How to watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

The big picture: How to watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia online... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Kit Harington Says ‘Growing Need’ to ‘Take the Reins on the Creative Front’ Led Him to Directorial Debut ‘Psychopomp,’ Starring Harry Melling: ‘I Feel Less Exposed’

British actor Kit Harington spent years on the set of some of the biggest films and TV shows of the last decade, from his breakthrough role as Jon Snow in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” to Sir Henry Muck in BBC’s “Industry” and his introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dan...

Variety reports: Kit Harington Says ‘Growing Need’ to ‘Take the... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Bentonville Film Festival Taps ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ and ‘Jane Elliott Against the World’ as Its Top Winners

The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, announced the winners of the 12th edition of the Bentonville Film Festival June 20 at a high-energy awards gala. Walter Thompson-Hernández’s “If I Go Will They ...

Variety reports: Bentonville Film Festival Taps ‘If I Go Will... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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That viral clip you saw of someone winning big on Polymarket was probably fake

According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on social media. WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos...

The Verge reports: That viral clip you saw of someone winning... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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AryStinger botnet infected thousands of D-Link routers worldwide

A previously undocumented malware botnet named AryStinger has compromised more than 4,000 outdated routers to turn them into proxies for malicious traffic. [...]

Why it matters: AryStinger botnet infected thousands of D-Link routers worldwide exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes For Performing Without Headscarf: Report

The singer's band and production team members will also be flogged after a Iran court decision, reports said. Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes For Performing Without Headscarf: Report Travis Bland

Why it matters: Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes For Performing... could define this era of music.

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Chinese sodium battery surprised scientists by matching key Tesla benchmarks

Researchers found that a Chinese sodium-ion battery performs far better than expected, with production quality and design features comparable to Tesla’s batteries. If engineers can improve cold-weather charging and energy density, sodium could become a cheaper and more abundan...

The big picture: Chinese sodium battery surprised scientists by matching key... — opens new research frontiers.

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Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash — French publisher established in 1986 became one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot was killed when his twin-engine private plane crashed enroute to an airshow. Aside from building the French gaming empire, Guillemot was also a licensed and avid pilot.

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what would they eat?

With the release of "Disclosure Day," Steven Spielberg's new film about aliens, a question as old as science fiction itself resurfaces: If aliens were to arrive on Earth, would they come to conquer us, to study us ... or perhaps to eat?

Why it matters: If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what would... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Dishonored review (2012)

Playing a magic assassin in Dishonored’s rusty city of Dunwall is as brilliant as it looks.

Bottom line from PC Gamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Samsung's 32-inch 1440p 165 Hz gaming monitor falls to its lowest price yet with 46% off for Prime Day — grab the curved Odyssey G55C at just $189.99

Featuring a 32-inch 1000R curved QHD panel, 165 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms MPRT response time, and AMD FreeSync support, the Samsung Odyssey G5 G55C has dropped to its lowest price of $189.99 ahead of Prime Day.

The big picture: Samsung's 32-inch 1440p 165 Hz gaming monitor falls... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Katy Perry and Charlie Puth bring pop pandemonium to Rock In Rio Lisbon festival 2026 day one

In partnership with Rock In Rio Lisbon Words: Gary Ryan and Jordan Bassett “Isn’t music amazing, everybody?” Charlie Puth asked on the main stage (AKA the World Stage) as Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026 got underway. There wasn’t a single word of dissent from the thousands of fans who...

The big picture: Katy Perry and Charlie Puth bring pop pandemonium... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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One of our favorite budget gaming keyboards drops back down to its lowest-ever price of $45 at Amazon — RK R65 packs lubed switches, metallic knob, and gasket mount for excellent sound and feel

Our favorite 60% budget gaming keyboard, the Royal Kludge R65, is back down to just $44 with coupon at Amazon, its lowest-ever price. This wired clacker delivers excellent sound and feel for the price, thanks to lubed switches, a gasket mount, and silicone pads. It also has a ...

Tom's Hardware reports: One of our favorite budget gaming keyboards drops... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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As lakes turn brown, trout and bass decline while pike and walleye thrive

Freshwater lakes across North America and Europe are becoming noticeably browner, reducing underwater visibility and reshaping fish populations. Research found that several popular sport fish, including trout, bass, perch, and whitefish, tend to decline in darker waters. Meanw...

The big picture: As lakes turn brown, trout and bass decline... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Kirk Hammett Draws the Wrath of Taylor Swift Fans

The Metallica guitar donned a questionable Swift shirt at a Budapest concert on June 13th. Kirk Hammett Draws the Wrath of Taylor Swift Fans Travis Bland

Consequence of Sound reports: Kirk Hammett Draws the Wrath of Taylor Swift... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Tubulin prevents toxic brain protein clumps linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine may have uncovered a promising new way to combat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Instead of trying to stop Tau and alpha-synuclein proteins from gathering into tiny droplets inside brain cells, the researchers found that tubulin—th...

Why it matters: Tubulin prevents toxic brain protein clumps linked to... advances our understanding of the world.

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New Nintendo games sale live on Amazon, multiple Switch 1 and 2 games at lowest prices ever

A new Nintendo sale just went live on Amazon, which has a variety of discounts for Switch 2 and Switch games. Some of these titles have reached new low prices. This applies to games such as Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 ...

Why it matters: New Nintendo games sale live on Amazon, multiple... may set a new standard for the genre.

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Rod Wave Announces 2026 Fall US Tour Dates

The jaunt comes in support his upcoming album, Don't Look Down. Rod Wave Announces 2026 Fall US Tour Dates Chris Coplan

Why it matters: Rod Wave Announces 2026 Fall US Tour Dates could define this era of music.

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9 Things to Do Before a Summer Blackout Hits Your Home

From cooling supplies to backup power, these nine steps can help you stay safe and comfortable when the grid goes down this summer.

Why it matters: 9 Things to Do Before a Summer Blackout... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Today's housing emergency is nearly 200 years in the making, says new report

Many of the problems facing the more than 134,000 households living in temporary accommodation in England today—including more than 176,000 children—are part of a pattern of failure stretching back nearly 200 years, according to a major new report.

Why it matters: Today's housing emergency is nearly 200 years in... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Tropical ocean temperatures may drive changes in malaria cases in Malawi

Malaria is one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. Because it is transmitted by mosquitoes, malaria is extremely sensitive to environmental conditions like rainfall and temperature that affect mosquito survival and activity. Understanding the climate patterns that in...

Why it matters: Tropical ocean temperatures may drive changes in malaria... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Rosie O’Donnell to Guest Host for Jimmy Kimmel Over the Summer

"As a special treat for our commander-in-chief, I asked one of his all-time favorites." Rosie O’Donnell to Guest Host for Jimmy Kimmel Over the Summer Alex Young

Consequence of Sound reports: Rosie O’Donnell to Guest Host for Jimmy Kimmel... — this could define this era of music.

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How Roomba started a robot revolution

If you had a Roomba, especially in the early days of the robot vacuum, it was in many ways a fairly unsophisticated machine. It would just bump around your house, looking for something to suck up, until its battery died or its (way too small) tank filled up. Not that it matter...

Why it matters: How Roomba started a robot revolution reshapes the tech landscape.

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Katy Perry says she lost her “roar”, teases new material at Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026

Katy Perry headlined Rock In Rio Lisbon last night (July 20), where she played her new song ‘Watch It Burn’ and also admitted that she “lost her roar” amid a torrid 2025. Wearing the same outfit that she sported during her Hello Katy Tour when she played Lisbon back in 2009, s...

NME reports: Katy Perry says she lost her “roar”, teases... — this taps into a cultural moment.

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AI is inflating student grades, and the effect points to outsourced work, not better learning

A UC Berkeley study of more than 500,000 grades found that courses heavy on writing and coding saw grades jump after ChatGPT launched. The effect shows up mainly in homework, a sign that AI is replacing student work rather than improving learning. The article AI is inflating s...

Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Famitsu review scores – June 21, 2026

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of June 21, 2026 are as follows: Medabots Card Robattle RB – 8/8/8/8 Villion: Code – 8/8/7/7 Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim – 7/7/8/7 LumenTale: Memories of Trey – 8/7/7/7 Outbound – 7/7/7/7 Note that for each review, four editors gave...

The big picture: Famitsu review scores – June 21, 2026 — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Electric air taxis are stuck in the courtroom

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on aviation, air taxis, and Wi-Fi speeds at 30,000 feet, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Ste...

Why it matters: Electric air taxis are stuck in the courtroom is one to watch for the industry.

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Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.

The big picture: Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Creality Falcon T1 review: Modular laser engraving

The Creality Falcon T1 is a galvo laser engraver that uses swappable diode, fiber, UV, and MOPA laser modules to engrave wood, crystal, metal, and a wide range of other materials. With a base price of $2,249, the Falcon T1 offers a promising platform for an ecosystem that incl...

Why it matters: Creality Falcon T1 review: Modular laser engraving could change how developers build software.

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‘Yugly’ Sells Wide Ahead of Annecy World Premiere, as nWave Team Enthuses at Quirky Characters, European CG With Heart (EXCLUSIVE)

For the third year in a row, the nWave team boarded the Eurostar from Brussels to its now well-established annual Annecy Animation Festival journey. And this year, they’re bringing man’s best friend. Opening the non-competitive section Annecy Presents, the latest nWave title “...

The big picture: ‘Yugly’ Sells Wide Ahead of Annecy World Premiere,... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Wooting 60HE v2: Peak Keyboard Perfection

Wooting’s 60HE v2 isn’t just a terrific Hall Effect keyboard. It’s a fantastic keyboard period.

Why it matters: Wooting 60HE v2: Peak Keyboard Perfection may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans

The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony's flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that's defined the last four generations of Xperia phone....

Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Age of Empires II’s goats used as AI building blocks to build a neural network — goaty experiment mocks the idea of chatbot consciousness, Microsoft AI researcher’s project makes an absurdist point about AI consciousness

People seem all-too-ready to anthropomorphize LLMs and AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, reckons a Microsoft AI researcher.

Why it matters: Age of Empires II’s goats used as AI... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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More trees and nature spaces in council green plan

Bradford Council set out plans to increase tree canopy cover and create more nature reserves.

The big picture: More trees and nature spaces in council green... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Tom Morello shares update on 102-year-old mother’s health after postponing shows for family medical emergency

The musician had to miss shows in the UK, France and Belgium this week The post Tom Morello shares update on 102-year-old mother’s health after postponing shows for family medical emergency appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Tom Morello shares update on 102-year-old mother’s health... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Banijay Kids & Family Close Latin America Deals on ‘Totally Spies’ Season 8, ‘MiniHeroes of the Forest,’ ‘The Game Catchers’ Season 1

Rolling off its eyecatching portfolio of premium, high-end kids titles, Banijay Kids & Family has clinched a raft of package deals in Latin America, announced strategically in the run-up to this year’s Annecy MIFA market. In a banner deal, Warner Bros. Discovery Latin America ...

The big picture: Banijay Kids & Family Close Latin America Deals... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Director Stefano Bertelli Breaks Down ‘Spacetime Chronicles,’ Talks Feature Debut and Receiving True Audience Feedback

After many years working on music videos (with clips for Eminem, Pink Floyd, Robbie Williams, Amy Lee, Lindsey Stirling, Sebastián Yatra and Zooey Deschanel’s band, She & Him), and more than 10 years dedicated specifically to paper-based animation, Italian director Stefano Ber...

Why it matters: Director Stefano Bertelli Breaks Down ‘Spacetime Chronicles,’ Talks... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age

A long-term Yale study is challenging one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time, despite the common belief that aging means constant decline. Researchers found that people with more positive attitudes a...

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

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Buying a Used iPhone Makes More Sense Than Ever

With Apple raising prices soon, you can save a lot of money by buying a used handset or upgrading an older device—safe in the knowledge that it'll last longer than ever.

The big picture: Buying a Used iPhone Makes More Sense Than... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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The Sunday Papers

Sundays are for sitting by a window in your pants eating cold pasta, as a game of football meanders through its grassy paces on a screen not too far away. Light curtains drawn in an attempt to eliminate any chance for people in the street below to catch a glimpse of your boxer...

The big picture: The Sunday Papers — signals what players want next.

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Jeremy Clarkson Reveals That His Cancer Is In Remission After ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Bombshell

Jeremy Clarkson has declared himself the “world’s luckiest man” after he survived two major health scares during filming on Season 5 of Clarkson’s Farm. The former Top Gear presenter underwent a heart procedure in the first episode of the Amazon Prime Video series, while Seaso...

Deadline reports: Jeremy Clarkson Reveals That His Cancer Is In... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day

There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.

BBC World reports: Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one... — this demands attention beyond borders.

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Graham Coxon: “I’ve always wondered about relevance – there seems to be this forever-changing front row”

The Blur guitarist tells NME about the romance and nostalgia of the now-emerged "lost" album 'Castle Park', finding his confidence as a solo artist, and why he and Damon Albarn will be working together until "we pop ours clogs" The post Graham Coxon: “I’ve always wondered abou...

Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.

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Here’s what went down at Gorillaz’ epic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show with Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder and loads more

“The logistics are ridiculous for this band," said Damon Albarn, as they also brought out Paul Simonon, Sparks, Yasiin Bey, Gruff Rhys and more at their first ever stadium gig The post Here’s what went down at Gorillaz’ epic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show with Johnny Marr, Lit...

NME reports: Here’s what went down at Gorillaz’ epic Tottenham... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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