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U.S. oil jumps more than 6% on report Iran will halt talks with U.S. and completely block Hormuz
Oil prices rose on Monday after Israel instructed troops to push deeper into Lebanon amid renewed clashes with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
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Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely' block Strait of Hormuz: State media
The report in Iranian state media homes in on Israel's military operations in Lebanon against the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah.
Why it matters: Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to 'completely'... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.
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Graham Coxon announces extra 2026 UK tour dates
The new run of shows will see the Blur guitarist hit Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol and Brighton later this year The post Graham Coxon announces extra 2026 UK tour dates appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
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Charli xcx Announces Release Date for New Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ — And Recruits Martin Scorsese For LP Artwork
The album will feature recent singles "Rock Music" and "SS26".
The big picture: Charli xcx Announces Release Date for New Album... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Phoebe Bridgers Announces Madison Square Garden Pop-Up Show with $1 Tickets
Taking place on Thursday, June 4th. Phoebe Bridgers Announces Madison Square Garden Pop-Up Show with $1 Tickets Alex Young
The big picture: Phoebe Bridgers Announces Madison Square Garden Pop-Up Show... — could define this era of music.
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Pokémon 30th Anniversary Set Is Officially Revealed For September, And Every Pack Features Pikachu
Every card in the packs will be a holo foil or better, and it'll feature some classic reprints
Why it matters: Pokémon 30th Anniversary Set Is Officially Revealed For... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Your kitchen sponge is releasing microplastics every time you wash dishes
Kitchen sponges release microplastics as they wear down during everyday use, with some sponge types shedding far more than others. Researchers estimated that millions of households could collectively release hundreds of tons of microplastics annually.
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Tekken's game director follows in Harada's footsteps by saying sayonara to Bandai Namco, causing fans to worry about the game's future
Nakatsu worked at the developer for 20 years.
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Infinity Ward sneakily offers first look at Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer gameplay, and apparently it's all about movement now
Modern Warfare 4 developer Infinity Ward has been firing off episodes of its quasi-documentary series, From the Ward, at a rapid pace since the game's reveal last week. The show, filmed at the studio, has so far offered some insight into the development of the campaign, the et...
The big picture: Infinity Ward sneakily offers first look at Modern... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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This common amino acid helped mice survive deadly inflammation
A Salk Institute study found that a simple dietary amino acid, methionine, dramatically improved survival in mice facing severe infections and inflammatory conditions. Rather than directly targeting the immune system, methionine boosted kidney filtration, helping the body flus...
The big picture: This common amino acid helped mice survive deadly... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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"The live-action Smurfs movie paid for itself entirely through product placement" - Former Dragon Age boss suggests games can be funded another way
Is there a better way to fund live service games that won't result in so many of them ending abruptly or being eventually turned off? Former Dragon Age and Anthem executive producer Mark Darrah believes there is. Read more
The big picture: "The live-action Smurfs movie paid for itself entirely... — is generating hype in the community.
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Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal
The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.
Why it matters: Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Product Placement Can Help Save The AAA Games Business, Former BioWare Dev Says
Former BioWare veteran Mark Darrah has weighed in with his thoughts on what the AAA video game business can do to make more money and become more sustainable: sell product placement. In a video on his YouTube channel, Darrah said the fascination with live-service games and ...
Why it matters: Product Placement Can Help Save The AAA Games... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Ancient land plant reveals the evolution of a 400‑million‑year‑old UV‑B protection system
Sunlight provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis and growth, but it also exposes plants to harmful ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation. Plants must therefore strike a delicate balance between growth and protection. By studying Marchantia polymorpha, a plant similar to some...
Why it matters: Ancient land plant reveals the evolution of a... opens new research frontiers.
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New study sheds light on Victoria's future rainfall
New research led by Monash University sheds a new perspective on forecasts of future rainfall in Victoria, showing that recent dry conditions may not fully reflect long-term climate change signals.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Samsung Gallery is removing OneDrive sync months ahead of shutdown
Later this year, Samsung Gallery will be completely ending its integration with Microsoft OneDrive but, months early, the app is already removing support. more…
The big picture: Samsung Gallery is removing OneDrive sync months ahead... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Barry Diller’s People Inc Makes $18 Billion Play For MGM Resorts
The owner of media brands like People, Travel & Leisure and Food & Wine is proposing to buy all the shares in the casino giant that it does not currently own.
The big picture: Barry Diller’s People Inc Makes $18 Billion Play... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Barry Diller's People offers to buy casino giant MGM Resorts for $48.30 per share
Barry Diller's People Inc. extended an offer for MGM Resorts at $48.30 per share.
Why it matters: Barry Diller's People offers to buy casino giant... signals changing business strategies.
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MiniMax M3: Open-weight model with a million-token context challenges proprietary leaders
Chinese AI company MiniMax has released its new model M3. It's billed as the first open-weight model to combine top-tier coding performance, a one-million-token context window, and native multimodality. The article MiniMax M3: Open-weight model with a million-token context cha...
Why it matters: MiniMax M3: Open-weight model with a million-token context... could accelerate the AI arms race.
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Ann Patchett opened a bookstore everyone said would fail. Now it’s a blueprint
When Nashville lost its last indie bookstores in 2010, Patchett ignored the skeptics — and helped spark a movement that's more than doubled ABA membership.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Charli XCX Reveals Next Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
John Cale, Marc Jacobs and acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese feature on the album cover for the 'Brat' superstar's seventh studio album, coming at the end of July.
The big picture: Charli XCX Reveals Next Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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SpaceX’s $1.4 billion Bitcoin hoard is a strategic reserve—and an accounting headache
“Marking $1.45 billion in Bitcoin to market each quarter can produce wild swings … that have nothing to do with rocket launches or satellite performance”
The big picture: SpaceX’s $1.4 billion Bitcoin hoard is a strategic... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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256GB of dual-channel RAM hits mass market thanks to Origin Code — quad-rank CUDIMM packs 128GB of DDR5-8000 into a single module
Origin Code reveals the brand's Vortex 4R DDR5-8000 256GB (2x128GB) CUDIMM memory kits at Computex 2025.
Tom's Hardware reports: 256GB of dual-channel RAM hits mass market thanks... — this could change how developers build software.
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Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion. Buffett touts Abel’s deal-making
The acquisition marks one of the first major strategic deals under Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel, who took over as CEO in the beginning of 2026.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Diljit Dosanjh to Make History as First Punjabi Artist to Headline London’s Wembley Stadium
He joins Harry Styles, Bruno Mars and more as this summer's Wembley Stadium performers.
The big picture: Diljit Dosanjh to Make History as First Punjabi... — could define this era of music.
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Nvidia's Nemotron 3 Ultra becomes the smartest open US model, but China still leads
According to benchmark platform Artificial Analysis, Nvidia's new Nemotron 3 Ultra is the most capable open AI model from the US to date. The article Nvidia's Nemotron 3 Ultra becomes the smartest open US model, but China still leads appeared first on The Decoder.
The big picture: Nvidia's Nemotron 3 Ultra becomes the smartest open... — marks a new chapter in AI development.
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Scott Aukerman Pod ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ Inks New Multi-Year Deal With SiriusXM
EXCLUSIVE: Comedy Bang! Bang!, the improvisational interview show hosted by writer and comedian Scott Aukerman, which marks one of the world’s longest-running comedy podcasts, has inked a deal for a multi-year extension with SiriusXM. The three-year agreement continues the pro...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Strategy shares fall after selling $2.5 million in bitcoin, its first sale since 2022
Michael Saylor's Strategy sold bitcoin for the second time ever as geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on the cryptocurrency's price.
Why it matters: Strategy shares fall after selling $2.5 million in... signals changing business strategies.
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Why Trump reversed course to fast-track psychedelic drugs for mental healthcare
President Donald Trump is trying to fast-track research into psychedelics as treatments, creating new opportunities and risks.
The big picture: Why Trump reversed course to fast-track psychedelic drugs... — may shift market dynamics.
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Nvidia bets big on physical AI at GTC Taipei with a new world model, driving brain, and open humanoid robot
Nvidia used GTC Taipei to launch a series of models for robots, autonomous vehicles, and video systems. The centerpieces are the new world model Cosmos 3, a significantly scaled-up driving model called Alpamayo 2 Super, and an open reference platform for humanoid robots. The a...
The Decoder reports: Nvidia bets big on physical AI at GTC... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past is being made by as many people as made The Witcher 3 - potentially even more
There are as many people making The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past - potentially more - than made the original base Witcher 3 game. Read more
Why it matters: The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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This drug delayed rheumatoid arthritis for years after treatment ended
A promising new study suggests rheumatoid arthritis may not be as inevitable as once thought for people at high risk. Researchers found that just one year of treatment with the immune-targeting drug abatacept delayed the onset of rheumatoid arthritis by up to four years, with ...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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The Alien-Obsessed Cult That Promised Supermodels Enlightenment
Director Chris Smith and former Eternal Values member Hoyt Richards discuss their new HBO docuseries and the charismatic leader that kept people in his grasp
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Microsoft could be the next Big Tech antitrust target
Over the past several years, Microsoft has largely managed to withstand populist calls to break up Big Tech while peers faced sweeping lawsuits. But a probe by the Federal Trade Commission suggests that grace period could be nearing an end. Earlier this year, Bloomberg outline...
Why it matters: Microsoft could be the next Big Tech antitrust... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Charli XCX Announces New Album Music, Fashion, Film
The album's cover artwork features John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese. Charli XCX Announces New Album Music, Fashion, Film Alex Young
The big picture: Charli XCX Announces New Album Music, Fashion, Film — could define this era of music.
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Darren Aronofsky Boards Dustin Brown’s L.A. Fashion District-Set Migrant Drama ‘Solidarity’ With Elpidia Carrillo & Mantas Valentiejus + First Clip
EXCLUSIVE: Darren Aronofsky has joined the creative team of Dustin Brown’s upcoming feature Solidarity, exploring contemporary migrant realities in the U.S through an intimate portrait of two lives on the margins of L.A., as an executive producer. Elpidia Carrillo (Salvador) a...
Deadline reports: Darren Aronofsky Boards Dustin Brown’s L.A. Fashion District-Set... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Ancient oceans began suffocating millions of years before Triassic mass extinction, geologists discover
One of the most devastating extinctions in Earth's history is best known for what didn't die—dinosaurs. But the end-Triassic extinction 201 million years ago wiped out roughly 60% of Earth's species, and scientists are still piecing together how it unfolded.
The big picture: Ancient oceans began suffocating millions of years before... — opens new research frontiers.
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Hubble captures M88 on journey to center of Virgo cluster
The focus of this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is an active spiral galaxy on a journey lasting hundreds of millions of years. The galaxy Messier 88 (M88), also known as NGC 4501, is located about 63 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices (Berenic...
The big picture: Hubble captures M88 on journey to center of... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Broadway Revival Of Clifford Odets’ ‘Awake And Sing!’ Will Star Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht & Jeremy Shamos
Awake and Sing!, Clifford Odets’ landmark 1935 drama, will be revived on Broadway this winter in a Manhattan Theatre Club production starring Tony winner Danny Burstein (Moulin Rouge!, Marjorie Prime), Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and Jeremy Shamos (Clybourne Park, Only Murders ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Ex-CA Attorney General: Paramount-Warner Bros. Should Be Reviewed — Not Automatically Resisted
The state is right to review the $111 billion megadeal transaction carefully. But careful review is not the same as presumptive opposition.
Why it matters: Ex-CA Attorney General: Paramount-Warner Bros. Should Be Reviewed... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Prime Video Buys BAFTA-Nominated BBC Drama ‘What It Feels Like For A Girl’
The BBC’s triple-BAFTA nominated drama What It Feels Like for a Girl based on Paris Lees’ memoirs is heading to Prime Video in the States. The show launches on the Amazon streamer today to mark the start of Pride Month. Adapted from the memoir by journalist and author Lees, Wh...
Why it matters: Prime Video Buys BAFTA-Nominated BBC Drama ‘What It... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Nvidia pitches RTX Spark as the chip that finally makes local AI agents practical on Windows devices
Nvidia is attacking Apple Silicon and Qualcomm on Windows laptops with the RTX Spark. The chip combines a Blackwell GPU with an Arm-based Grace CPU and up to 128 GB of shared memory, with a calculated 1,000 TOPS in FP4. ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, and MSI are se...
The Decoder reports: Nvidia pitches RTX Spark as the chip that... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
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Charli xcx Reveals New Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Will Release in July — and Martin Scorsese Is on the Cover
Charli xcx’s new era is officially upon us. The “Brat” singer revealed on Monday that her seventh studio album is titled “Music, Fashion, Film” and releases July 24. Charli surprise announced the album by posting its cover on Instagram, featuring a black-and-white photo of Joh...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Tekken 8 Exodus Has Fans Worried As 20-Year Veteran Exits Bandai Namco
Ikeda's departure as Tekken 8's director has left the community feeling uncertain about the game's future, as Bandai Namco has yet to reveal who will be replacing him
Why it matters: Tekken 8 Exodus Has Fans Worried As 20-Year... signals what players want next.
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‘Backrooms’ Box Office: 5 Takeaways After Kane Parsons’ Horror Hit Obliterated Opening Weekend Expectations
This weekend, “Backrooms” entered the mainstream. A24’s buzzy horror film, directed by 20-year-old YouTube phenom Kane Parsons, obliterated box office expectations with $81 million domestically and $118 million worldwide in its opening weekend. Those ticket sales rank as the l...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns
Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".
Bottom line from BBC Business: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Controller for HomeKit app adds AI feature: ‘Just say it’
The Controller for HomeKit app has just been updated with a new AI feature which the developer is promoting with the phrase “just say it”. The idea is that you use natural language to describe what you want to happen and the AI will automatically create the required HomeKi...
Why it matters: Controller for HomeKit app adds AI feature: ‘Just... reshapes the tech landscape.
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US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait
Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.
The big picture: US says it struck Iranian radar sites as... — could reshape the global order.
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Zozo and the Lost Dreams, a cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer, announced for Nintendo Switch
Red Dunes Games and Agate intend to launch Zozo and the Lost Dreams on Nintendo Switch, the companies have announced. The title is set to appear later in 2026. Zozo and the Lost Dreams is a cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer. After the energetic 13-year-old kid Zozo gets...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Ariana Grande in LA: How to Get Tickets for “The Eternal Sunshine Tour”
Grande brings “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” to LA for five huge shows in June. Learn how to get last-minute tickets. Ariana Grande in LA: How to Get Tickets for “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” Consequence Staff
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Ariana Grande to Kick Off 2026 “eternal sunshine tour”
One of the most anticipated tours of 2026 begins this weekend. Ariana Grande to Kick Off 2026 “eternal sunshine tour” Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: Ariana Grande to Kick Off 2026 “eternal sunshine... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in June
Apple TV kicks off June with several strong series already airing, like Widow’s Bay and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. But the new month will bring another high-profile original series, Cape Fear, plus two returning shows and possibly a long-delayed project. Here’s everything co...
9to5Mac reports: Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Jimmy Kimmel ‘Felt Defeated’ by Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation and Says Late-Night TV Is Not ‘Dying of Natural Causes’: ‘We’re Being Poisoned’
Jimmy Kimmel has some thoughts on the purported death of late-night television. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host opened up in a new interview with Vulture about the future of the genre following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” on CBS and his own run-ins with Tru...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep
I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep.
Wired reports: Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Milk VFX Co-Founder Joins ‘The Boys’ Firm Untold Studios
EXCLUSIVE: Sara Bennett, one of the founders of recently-acquired VFX firm Milk, has moved to The Boys outfit Untold Studios. Bennett, an Oscar winner for Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, has joined the Untold film and episodic team as VFX Supervisor. Her arrival comes as Untold wor...
Why it matters: Milk VFX Co-Founder Joins ‘The Boys’ Firm Untold... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Teachers' emotions can make or break student learning
Teachers' emotions in the classroom play a critical role in how students learn, according to research published in the Journal of Educational Psychology. When teachers experience enjoyment, they deliver higher-quality instruction that boosts students' confidence in their abili...
Why it matters: Teachers' emotions can make or break student learning advances our understanding of the world.
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Roots Picnic 2026 Delivers Knockout Performances From Erykah Badu, Kehlani, De La Soul and T.I.
Another year, another Roots Picnic on the books. This year, the legendary Roots crew staged the almost decades-old festival at Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau, assembling a lineup that offered the best of both hip-hop and R&B across a seamless two days. It’s no small undertakin...
Why it matters: Roots Picnic 2026 Delivers Knockout Performances From Erykah... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Trump’s EPA Vows to Fight ‘Forever Chemicals’ by … Loosening Regulations
“It seems like they have largely adopted the positions of the chemical industry"
The big picture: Trump’s EPA Vows to Fight ‘Forever Chemicals’ by... — could define this era of music.
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Scream Star Confirms Fan Suspicions About Iconic Villain’s Fate
This article contains Scream 7 spoilers It may have made a ton of money at the box office, but the seventh Scream movie was pummeled by critics, and even its Rotten Tomatoes audience score still lingers at around 70%. One of the main complaints from critics and fans alike abou...
Why it matters: Scream Star Confirms Fan Suspicions About Iconic Villain’s... captures the public's attention.
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10 Iconic Characters That Were Never Even Real
Some of the most memorable characters in film history are not fully real within their own stories, even though audiences initially accept them as part of the narrative world. These figures often exist as hallucinations, psychological projections, fabricated identities, or deli...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this reflects shifting cultural trends.
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Tom's Hardware Unfiltered: Computex 2026, Day 0 — peek behind the curtain to see how we're covering the biggest trade show of the year
Our team is on the ground in Taipei for Computex 2026. For the first time, we're peeling back the curtain to show you exactly how we're covering it, documenting our trials and tribulations during the massive event.
Tom's Hardware reports: Tom's Hardware Unfiltered: Computex 2026, Day 0 —... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Mel B Talks ‘Emotional Roller Coaster Ride’ of ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 21, Teases Plans for Spice Girls 30th Anniversary
Expect plenty of surprises when the show returns on Tuesday & possibly some anniversary celebrations for the girl group.
Why it matters: Mel B Talks ‘Emotional Roller Coaster Ride’ of... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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The Top 6 Rowing Machine Mistakes You’re Making During Your Cardio Workout
According to a personal trainer, you should stop doing these things with your rowing machine if you want to get the most out of it.
The big picture: The Top 6 Rowing Machine Mistakes You’re Making... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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3 bright planets light up June's night sky — Here's where and when to look
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.
Why it matters: 3 bright planets light up June's night sky... advances our understanding of the world.
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Scientists discover inherited traits that break Mendel’s Laws of genetics
A major mouse study found that some inherited traits are passed down through epigenetic changes that break the classic rules of genetics. Researchers discovered hundreds of cases where these chemical DNA marks behaved unexpectedly, including some that seemed to emerge out of n...
Why it matters: Scientists discover inherited traits that break Mendel’s Laws... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Rosamund Pike Calls Out Audience Member for Texting During West End Show: “When I See That, It’s Hard”
"Maybe it was very important, and maybe you’re a doctor, and you’re saving someone’s life, and I hope you are," the actress told the audience at a performance of her award-winning 'Inter Alia.'
The big picture: Rosamund Pike Calls Out Audience Member for Texting... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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AI revolution is ‘50x bigger’ than the dot-com boom: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son to CNBC
The AI revolution will be 50 times bigger than the dot-com revolution in the 2000s, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son told CNBC Monday.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Xbox CEO Says Showing PS5, Switch Logos During Xbox Showcase Is Bad, Actually
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has said it was a "miss" for Microsoft to re-commit to showing the logos of its competitors during Xbox broadcasts, going on to say the company is now looking at how to "adjust" this for future events. "Seeing the feedback on logos. It was a miss, and I...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Why I built my own DIY cyberdeck straight out of 80s sci-fi - and how you can too
The latest DIY craze is a portable computer inspired by a 1984 sci-fi novel. I built one with a Raspberry Pi. Here's why and how.
Why it matters: Why I built my own DIY cyberdeck straight... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Liam Gallagher confirmed as ambassador for Manchester music charity Brighter Sound, with chance to win sold-out Adidas Spezial LG Achille SPZL trainers
“I'm honoured to support the new generation of creatives launching their music projects. We need more help for the arts, especially for the working class" The post Liam Gallagher confirmed as ambassador for Manchester music charity Brighter Sound, with chance to win sold-out A...
NME reports: Liam Gallagher confirmed as ambassador for Manchester music... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Dummy model shows how the iPhone Ultra may look in white
White has been reported to be one of the confirmed colors for the upcoming iPhone Ultra, and a new dummy model gives us a very basic idea of how it might look. While the automatic translation of the text accompanying the photo claims it to be a prototype of the device, I’m ...
The big picture: Dummy model shows how the iPhone Ultra may... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Fed's Powell warns Trump's political 'stress test' will wreck public trust in central bank
Jerome Powell said White House pressure on the Fed will damage public trust in the U.S. central bank.
The big picture: Fed's Powell warns Trump's political 'stress test' will... — hints at where the money is moving.
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AMD confirms that AM5 will continue to be supported by new processors through to 2029, and drop the deets on a forthcoming EXPO update
The AM6 socket looks like it'll be an end-of-the-decade release.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Nvidia says RTX Spark chip will support all major anti-cheat and DRM technologies — Fortnite, Valorant, Denuvo, and more to work natively with Windows on Arm
Microsoft and Nvidia are working together to bring popular anti-cheat software to the new RTX Spark chip, allowing support for all major multiplayer games. So far, Fortnite is the only game that runs on Windows-on-Arm devices with a native ARM64 port for Easy Anti-Cheat, but t...
The big picture: Nvidia says RTX Spark chip will support all... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Is Taylor Swift involved in ‘Toy Story 5’? Rumours start up again as fans decode cryptic billboard and lyric clue
Swifties are convinced 'Tay Story' is on the way The post Is Taylor Swift involved in ‘Toy Story 5’? Rumours start up again as fans decode cryptic billboard and lyric clue appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Is Taylor Swift involved in ‘Toy Story 5’?... — this is making waves across platforms.
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Asus' monstrous ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20 includes expansive curved AMOLED display — also debuts 3,000W power supply and striking PC case
Asus has used its Computex press event to showcase a huge celebration of its ROG gaming sub-brand with commemorative gear including the Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Critical Windows Netlogon RCE flaw now exploited in attacks
The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), the country's national authority for cybersecurity, warned on Friday that threat actors are now exploiting a recently patched critical Windows Netlogon vulnerability in attacks. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Critical Windows Netlogon RCE flaw now exploited in... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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15 ’70s Movies Everyone’s Parents Made Them Watch
If you grew up with parents who loved movies, chances are you were eventually forced to sit down and watch at least one “classic” from the 1970s. Thrillers, epics, musicals, or even sci-fi adventures, these films became essential family viewing for an entire generation. Parent...
The big picture: 15 ’70s Movies Everyone’s Parents Made Them Watch — reflects shifting cultural trends.
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Exclusive: Economists have been teaching a broken proof for 50 years. AI just found it
Axiom Math, a $1.6B AI unicorn, is building a formally verified library of economic theorems — and already found gaps in the foundations of antitrust law.
The big picture: Economists have been teaching a broken proof for... — signals changing business strategies.
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'Return of the king': AMD is bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for DDR4 platforms, launching it alongside the mid-range AM5 Ryzen 7 7700X3D
I suppose more options are always a good thing.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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‘What Is To Come’ Clip: Israeli Director Ruthy Pribar Returns To Tribeca With Fresh Tale Of Female Emancipation
EXCLUSIVE: Israeli director Ruthy Pribar returns to the Tribeca Film Festival with second film What is to Come next week and Deadline can reveal a first clip. Ronit Yudkevitch stars as Yehudit, a sheltered farmer’s wife who backs out of a suicide pact that leaves her husband d...
Why it matters: ‘What Is To Come’ Clip: Israeli Director Ruthy... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Factorio's next major update will be a swansong, as Wube Software "shift the focus onto long term support" and new projects
Clunk. Kachunk. Thunk. That's the sound of Factorio's last major update being smushed into shape, before the factory sim is left ticking away in the background while devs Wube Software turn their attention to new projects. Yep, following ages in early access and some chunky DL...
Why it matters: Factorio's next major update will be a swansong,... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch on the Terror and Dream of Broadway and Why It’s a “Different Animal” Than ‘SNL’
The three 'SNL' alums chat about Rudolph's Broadway debut and Tony-nominated returns for Gasteyer and Dratch: "Someone just said like, 'Do you want to join the NBA?' And I just started dribbling. That's what it feels like," Rudolph said.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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15 Times American Movies Pretended Mexico Was Yellow
You’d be forgiven for not knowing this, but Mexico isn’t covered in yellow tint. This is a myth propagated by popular media, since they insist on using the filter when showing scenes happening within the country. The alleged reason is that it helps inform the audience where a ...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this signals changes in media consumption.
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Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Banned From UK Because He’s Not ‘Conducive To The Public Good’
The political streamers had their entries revoked seemingly based on claims of 'antisemitism'
Why it matters: Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Banned From UK Because... signals what players want next.
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Supermicro shows off Vera Rubin NVL72 rack with all-new type of coolant — company claims coolant offers 1,000 times higher electrical impedance over standard cooling
Supermicro demonstrates upcoming servers based on AMD’s EPYC ‘Venice’ CPUs, MI450 accelerators, and Nvidia’s Vera Rubin-based solutions.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
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ASUS' ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle includes a limited-edition OLED Ally X handheld PC and AR gaming glasses
ASUS' new ROG Xbox Ally X20 has mostly the same hardware as last year's handheld, but now comes with a new OLED panel.
Why it matters: ASUS' ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle includes a... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Webinar tomorrow: From alert to resolution in network incident response
Network incidents are often detected quickly, but investigations and coordination can delay resolution. Join our webinar tomorrow to learn how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help IT teams accelerate incident response. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Webinar tomorrow: From alert to resolution in network... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
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Jesse Plemons revives ‘Friday Night Lights’ band for 20th anniversary gig
There has also been an update on the planned reboot The post Jesse Plemons revives ‘Friday Night Lights’ band for 20th anniversary gig appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Jesse Plemons revives ‘Friday Night Lights’ band for... — this could define this era of music.
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Surfshark Has a Lot of Neat Features, but Here's Why Nexus Is One of My Favorites
VPNs are already pretty handy privacy tools, but Surfshark has shown that a little network ingenuity can unlock innovative features that you won't find from other VPN providers.
CNET reports: Surfshark Has a Lot of Neat Features, but... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Will there be a Euphoria Season 4?
"Euphoria" Season 3 had its dramatic finale on Sunday. But is that the end for the whole show, or will there be a Season 4?
Mashable reports: Will there be a Euphoria Season 4? — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Huge study of Alzheimer’s genetics identifies new drug targets
Almost 50 more genes have been flagged as being linked to Alzheimer’s, along with changes in activity in crucial cells that disappear as dementia progresses
Why it matters: Huge study of Alzheimer’s genetics identifies new drug... opens new research frontiers.
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Nanoengineered materials can store and release hydrogen at room temperature
Energy engineers worldwide are working on various new technologies that could help to limit greenhouse gas emissions on Earth and address climate change. One proposed alternative to polluting fossil fuels, such as petrol, diesel and natural gas, is hydrogen.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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MacBook Neo rival launched at $599; Nvidia PC chip takes on Apple Silicon
It was clear that the launch of the MacBook Neo at just $599 took most Windows PC makers by surprise. However, Dell appears to have had a strong suspicion of what was coming as the company has just launched its own direct competitor, (sort of) starting at the same price. Ap...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
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The Age of the YouTube Filmmaker Is Here After Backrooms and Obsession’s Triumph
In the winter of 1970, Danny Selznick, the son of storied Hollywood producer David O. Selznick, held a dinner party in his father’s house. Here in an abode paid for by movies like Gone with the Wind and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca, the last vestiges of old Hollywood fine-dined ...
Den of Geek reports: The Age of the YouTube Filmmaker Is Here... — this taps into what audiences want right now.
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15 Lengthy Films Your Grandfather Probably Couldn’t Sit Through
After editing, most movies end up with a similar run time, which is to be expected. After all, we as audience members can’t be expected to pay a ticket for a five minute movie, or to sit through an eight hour epic without breaks. Yet, some movies do end up on the lengthy side ...
Den of Geek reports: 15 Lengthy Films Your Grandfather Probably Couldn’t Sit... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.
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Live Nation Acquires Majority Stake in Argentine Promoter Dale Play Live
Founder/CEO Federico Lauria will continue to lead the company
Why it matters: Live Nation Acquires Majority Stake in Argentine Promoter... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Astronomers discover a 'lost world' of black hole mergers: 'It's the astronomical equivalent of uncovering an ancient civilization'
This could change our understanding of how the cosmic titans collide.
Why it matters: Astronomers discover a 'lost world' of black hole... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Hinge officially launches a badge that signals good dating behavior
Hinge officially launches Signals, a purple heartbeat on one's profile that users have already been noticing.
Mashable reports: Hinge officially launches a badge that signals good... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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‘Downton Abbey’ Star Hugh Bonneville Addresses ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Rumors; AI Clones & UK Studio Capacity – SXSW London
Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville shot down rumors that he is in the frame to appear in The Celebrity Traitors as he opened SXSW London with an onstage conversation on Monday. “I keep being told I’m on Traitors, but no. I know Richard E. Grant is, because I tri...
Why it matters: ‘Downton Abbey’ Star Hugh Bonneville Addresses ‘The Celebrity... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Everything Nvidia revealed at its GTC keynote
Nvidia unveiled the Vera Rubin AI platform, Vera CPU, new AI models, and a Microsoft partnership during its GTC keynote.
Why it matters: Everything Nvidia revealed at its GTC keynote is one to watch for the industry.
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Nvidia, Meta and Schlumberger rank among top companies adopting AI, new study says
The AI-Driven Enterprise Institute released new research that breaks down how well S&P 500 companies are adopting AI compared to their peers.
The big picture: Nvidia, Meta and Schlumberger rank among top companies... — signals changing business strategies.
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May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026
The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31.
Space.com reports: May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide — see... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.
The big picture: France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK... — could reshape the global order.
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Financial fraud in an era of blockchain and AI
These two technologies offer enormous opportunities for the U.S. financial system—and big dangers as well.
Fortune reports: Financial fraud in an era of blockchain and... — this signals changing business strategies.
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The Asus ROG Ally X20 Finally Gets The Upgrade Fans Have Been Asking For
Computex week has officially kicked off, and Asus has debuted the ROG Xbox Ally X20 at the annual expo. While the inner hardware remains mostly the same as last year's ROG Xbox Ally, the big difference with this model is its new OLED screen, a body constructed from a transluce...
Why it matters: The Asus ROG Ally X20 Finally Gets The... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Nvidia unveil their first all-in-one laptop processor, with support for DLSS, ray tracing, frame gen, and all those other RTX features you love and hate
After years of whispers around Nvidia maybe, possibly, perhaps getting into CPU-making, they’re making it official with RTX Spark: a fully integrated laptop SoC (System on a Chip), coming to thin 'n' lights in Autumn this year. Unsurprisingly, given the source of Nvidia’s tril...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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NASA’s X-59 is about to break the sound barrier for the first time
NASA’s futuristic X-59 jet is about to face its biggest challenge yet: breaking the sound barrier for the first time. After a successful series of test flights that pushed the aircraft to near-supersonic speeds, engineers are preparing to fly it faster than Mach 1 and eventual...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this advances our understanding of the world.
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How to save the internet—according to Sam Altman’s all-seeing Orb
Europe’s largest corporations are facing an authenticity crisis, and Silicon Valley thinks biometric identity infrastructure may become part of the solution
Why it matters: How to save the internet—according to Sam Altman’s... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Google is opening its first flagship store outside of the US
Google announced it will open a flagship store in Tokyo this summer, the first of its kind outside of the United States.
The big picture: Google is opening its first flagship store outside... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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'Disrupted or dead': AI is crushing a generation of startups built before ChatGPT
The AI boom that has funneled more than $250 billion into OpenAI and Anthropic has left hundreds of startups built before ChatGPT's arrival in 2022 stranded.
CNBC reports: 'Disrupted or dead': AI is crushing a generation... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Mystery Jets announce 2026 UK and Ireland tour
The dates come in support of their upcoming seventh album, ‘A Hole To See The Sky Through’ The post Mystery Jets announce 2026 UK and Ireland tour appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Mystery Jets announce 2026 UK and Ireland tour — this taps into a cultural moment.
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15 Games We Don’t Believe Anyone Actually Played All the Way Through
Games are meant to be entertainment above all else, no matter what your idea of fun is. As such, there are certain video games that, for one reason or another, we don’t believe most people that say they played them, actually did. On the one hand, you have games known for being...
Den of Geek reports: 15 Games We Don’t Believe Anyone Actually Played... — this is generating buzz across social media.
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‘Euphoria’ Review: Series Finale Tries to Have It Both Ways and Fails Spectacularly — Spoilers
Sam Levinson's "Euphoria" ending tries to paint an honest portrait of addiction without anything to add beyond reality, before closing with a TV fantasy so out of place it's insulting.
IndieWire reports: ‘Euphoria’ Review: Series Finale Tries to Have It... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Microsoft fixes outage affecting MFA setup, MySignIn service
Microsoft is working to address an ongoing incident preventing customers from setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) or accessing the My Sign-Ins platform. [...]
The big picture: Microsoft fixes outage affecting MFA setup, MySignIn service — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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Hubble captures M88 on a perilous journey that could change it forever
A stunning spiral galaxy called Messier 88 is racing through the crowded Virgo Cluster on a journey that will dramatically reshape its future. At its heart lies a supermassive black hole about 100 million times the mass of the Sun, while its graceful spiral arms sparkle with y...
ScienceDaily reports: Hubble captures M88 on a perilous journey that... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Save 78% on Nord's latest Complete VPN package — 27 months of online protection for $107
Pick up 27 months of NordVPN coverage for just $107. Fast VPN connections, anti-virus protection, and a password manager for only $3.99 per month.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca: Buzz Titles, AI, What’s Shocked in TV, Latin America’s Microdrama Bonanza and Other Takeaways
Unspooling over May 25-28 in the Meliá Calvià Beach Hotel at Magaluf, Mallorca, the 10th anniversary of edition Conecta afforded extraordinary vistas of Magaluf Bay, its turquoise Mediterranean waters worthy of laptop wallpaper. Bowing an all-in-one boutique model, Conecta Ma...
The big picture: Conecta Magaluf-Mallorca: Buzz Titles, AI, What’s Shocked in... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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A SpaceX-Tesla union would mark the largest merger of all time. But does the math work?
A new Fortune analysis gauges what a merger would mean financially.
Fortune reports: A SpaceX-Tesla union would mark the largest merger... — this may shift market dynamics.
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US closes loophole that allowed Chinese-owned subsidiaries located outside China to buy AI chips — report claims that hundreds of thousands of advanced AI chips have been acquired through BIS blind spot
The BIS just issued a clarification that Chinese-owned subsidiaries are included in U.S. export controls, even if they're based outside of China. However, one source said that some companies have been using this loophole to acquire AI chips that estimated to be in the hundreds...
Why it matters: US closes loophole that allowed Chinese-owned subsidiaries located... reshapes the tech landscape.
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
The big picture: What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Chrissy Costanza performs trio of ‘League Of Legends’ anthems live at eSports festival
T1 Home Ground took place at South Korea’s Inspire Arena The post Chrissy Costanza performs trio of ‘League Of Legends’ anthems live at eSports festival appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Chrissy Costanza performs trio of ‘League Of Legends’... — this is making waves across platforms.
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13 of the Biggest Stars Who Are Also Into Scientology
Scientology has maintained ties to Hollywood for decades, partly through its aggressive celebrity outreach and dedicated Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles. Over the years, a surprising number of actors, musicians, and television stars have been publicly linked to the organizatio...
The big picture: 13 of the Biggest Stars Who Are Also... — captures the public's attention.
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Negative time experiment clears peer review as photons appear to leave an atom cloud before entering — groundbreaking quantum 'negative time' proven after 1 million test runs
A University of Toronto experiment showing that photons can spend a negative amount of time inside a cloud of atoms has been published in Physical Review Letters.
Tom's Hardware reports: Negative time experiment clears peer review as photons... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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The Security Growth Platform: Why MSPs Are Moving Beyond vCISO Tools
Three years ago, the practical question for an MSP building a cybersecurity practice was which "vCISO platform" to buy. The term was good shorthand for the work at the time: assessments, advisory, reporting, maybe a compliance module bolted on the side. The work has since outg...
The Hacker News reports: The Security Growth Platform: Why MSPs Are Moving... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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These are the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops
Nvidia has officially entered the world of consumer laptop chips with the RTX Spark, and several device makers already have hardware lined up for it. Microsoft, Asus, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and Dell are expected to launch RTX Spark laptops sometime this fall, and some of those partn...
The big picture: These are the first Nvidia RTX Spark laptops — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Legos Cherry Blossom set is just $8 at Amazon right now
As of June 1, the Lego Cherry Blossom set has hit a new low price at Amazon of $8. This is 47% off its full price of $14.99.
Mashable reports: Legos Cherry Blossom set is just $8 at... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Blocked From Entering the U.K., Will Miss Planned SXSW London Talks
The Home Office tells The Hollywood Reporter that it canceled the visas of the 'The Young Turks' host and the influencer because their "presence in the U.K. may not be conducive to the public good."
The big picture: Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur Blocked From Entering the... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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15 Actors You Didn’t Know Weren’t American
Acting is the art of portraying something you’re not, at least most of the time. While that often means the character’s profession or family history, it can also translate to nationality, something most audiences overlook when enjoying their films. And it makes sense that they...
Why it matters: 15 Actors You Didn’t Know Weren’t American taps into what audiences want right now.
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Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers
The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".
BBC Business reports: Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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