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- Name That Toon ContestDark Reading
- Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘Defamatory’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ DocuseriesRolling Stone
- OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys generalTechCrunch
- Katy Perry Performs at World Cup Opening Ceremony with 10-Year-Old Tius LukaConsequence of Sound
- Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé & More Launch Canada’s 2026 World Cup Opening CeremonyBillboard
- ‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing music biopic of all timeNME
- What drove the stock market last week — before and after SpaceX's historic IPOCNBC
- ‘Bear Country’ Producers Explain Rationale Behind Shooting L.A.-Set Russell Crowe Thriller In Australia – TaorminaDeadline
- As wildfires increase in the West, so does suppression spendingPhys.org
- ‘Every Year After’ Star Michael Bradway Talks Taking on “Book Boyfriend” Charlie, That Cliffhanger and Redemption in ‘One Golden Summer’Hollywood Reporter
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Katy Perry Performs at World Cup Opening Ceremony with 10-Year-Old Tius Luka
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Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé & More Launch Canada’s 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony
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‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing music biopic of all time
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As wildfires increase in the West, so does suppression spending
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Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox
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Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘Defamatory’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries
Supermodel claims Reality Check's interview was "reassembled to support a false and defamatory narrative unrelated to what she actually expressed"
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OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
It's not clear which states are involved, but they're asking about everything from OpenAI's ad policies to its handling of health data.
TechCrunch reports: OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Katy Perry Performs at World Cup Opening Ceremony with 10-Year-Old Tius Luka
Dressed in a shimmering silver dress, Perry belted out the song with an equally shiny microphone in one hand and Luka's hand in the other. Katy Perry Performs at World Cup Opening Ceremony with 10-Year-Old Tius Luka Jonah Krueger
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé & More Launch Canada’s 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony
Alessia Cara also took the stage at Toronto Stadium ahead of Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The big picture: Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé & More Launch Canada’s... — shows where the music business is headed.
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‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing music biopic of all time
It has made $911million at the global box office, with a sequel on the way The post ‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing music biopic of all time appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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What drove the stock market last week — before and after SpaceX's historic IPO
The successful debut of Elon Musk's rocket company wiped away a week of anxiety.
The big picture: What drove the stock market last week —... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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‘Bear Country’ Producers Explain Rationale Behind Shooting L.A.-Set Russell Crowe Thriller In Australia – Taormina
Derrick Borte’s Russell Crowe L.A.-set action-thriller Bear County sent a frisson through Hollywood last year when it was announced the production was shooting on Australia’s Gold Coast. Russell stars as an ageing L.A. night club owner whose plans for a comfortable retirement ...
Deadline reports: ‘Bear Country’ Producers Explain Rationale Behind Shooting L.A.-Set... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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As wildfires increase in the West, so does suppression spending
Hotter, drier conditions in the western United States have led to a rise in wildfire activity that has damaged or destroyed infrastructure, natural ecosystems and entire towns across the region. As fires grow larger and more destructive, the cost of managing them rises as well.
Phys.org reports: As wildfires increase in the West, so does... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘Every Year After’ Star Michael Bradway Talks Taking on “Book Boyfriend” Charlie, That Cliffhanger and Redemption in ‘One Golden Summer’
In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor discusses his secretive audition, portraying a fan-favorite character and the emotional reckoning in store if the show gets a season two.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Every Year After’ Star Michael Bradway Talks Taking... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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All 35 of Steven Spielberg’s Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best
As 'Disclosure Day' hits theaters, The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at the film director's entire oeuvre, featuring aliens (lots of them!), Indiana Jones (lots of him!) and wars (lots of — well, you know).
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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A little known rendering technique that can create low-cost, photo-real graphics may be about to have its big moment in game development
Sheer art attack.
PC Gamer reports: A little known rendering technique that can create... — this signals what players want next.
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Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox
Microsoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console. It's apparently also considering dramatically restructuring its relationship with Xbox, and hasn't ruled out spinning it off ...
The Verge reports: Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox — this is one to watch for the industry.
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‘Disclosure Day’: Steven Spielberg’s Alien Pic Abducting $94M WW Opening – Global Box Office Update
Universal and Amblin’s Steven Spielberg alien sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day, is posting a significantly better than expected global start of $93.9M. Originally, the movie, which is a throwback to 1970s movies like Parallex View, was eyeing a low $65M. Overseas is overindexing w...
Why it matters: ‘Disclosure Day’: Steven Spielberg’s Alien Pic Abducting $94M... is generating industry buzz.
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Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
Why it matters: Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government... demands attention beyond borders.
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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
The big picture: Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court... — has global implications.
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Firefighters Investigating Explosion Caused By Meta Quest 3 In Maine Home
The Frankfort fire department is warning owners of the ‘VR Goggles’ after footage shows debris flying and dogs in a panic
The big picture: Firefighters Investigating Explosion Caused By Meta Quest 3... — is generating hype in the community.
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Wanda Sykes Reveals Why She Turned Down Kevin Hart’s Netflix Roast & What Bill Maher Had To Say About Her Golden Globes Joke
Prolific Emmy-winning comic Wanda Sykes, known for her tell-it-like-it-is style, recently revealed she ruffled some feathers in the scene — having turned down an appearance on Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart and getting unprompted feedback after a joke she told about Bill Ma...
Why it matters: Wanda Sykes Reveals Why She Turned Down Kevin... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Nintendo reportedly look set to net so little from their Palworld lawsuit you'll wonder why they bothered
As with most suits of this nature, the one Nintendo filed against Palworld developer Pocketpair has been going on for a while now. Almost two years, in fact, specifically over infringement of patent rights related to specific mechanics, as opposed to anything like copyright. N...
The big picture: Nintendo reportedly look set to net so little... — signals what players want next.
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Is Country Music Going Yacht Rock? Keith Urban’s New Album Suggests Something’s Afloat
"People would be surprised how many country artists are obsessed with yacht rock," says Lady A singer Charles Kelley, host of a new yacht-rock show on SiriusXM
The big picture: Is Country Music Going Yacht Rock? Keith Urban’s... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Sim racing is flourishing, but what happened to the arcade racer?
SimRacing Expo 2026 showed how much the genre has grown, while the casual racing scene is now largely concentrated in one series.
PC Gamer reports: Sim racing is flourishing, but what happened to... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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‘Act One’ Review: Acting Is Overreacting in Sophia Takal’s Intriguingly Off-Kilter Psychodrama
How far would you go for a woman who claims with a straight face to be “endeavoring to bring about a change in consciousness through our art?” Not that far, probably: Confronted with that statement, most people would likely make a polite excuse and back away slowly. But most p...
The big picture: ‘Act One’ Review: Acting Is Overreacting in Sophia... — is generating industry buzz.
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Ed Sheeran to Kick Off Massive “LOOP Tour” of North America
The 27-date tour in support of his latest album, Play, hits cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Ed Sheeran to Kick Off Massive “LOOP Tour” of North America Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Listen to The Fall’s heady posthumous single ‘30 Degrees’
It comes from the new album 'Post Script', which Mark E. Smith had been working on before his death in 2018 The post Listen to The Fall’s heady posthumous single ‘30 Degrees’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Listen to The Fall’s heady posthumous single ‘30... — this is making waves across platforms.
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'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' 'Challengers' and More Movies You Can Stream for Free in June 2026
Tons of recent releases, from blockbusters to independent films, are all streaming free this month.
The big picture: 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' 'Challengers' and... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Heat-surviving cyanobacteria switch to respiration when photosynthesis falters, 48-hour test reveals
A new study challenges a long-standing assumption about how cyanobacteria survive environmental stress. The study, led by researchers at the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research (IOLR)—the Kinneret Limnological Institute (KLI), shows that survival under prolonged hea...
Phys.org reports: Heat-surviving cyanobacteria switch to respiration when photosynthesis falters,... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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TV’s Hottest Stars on Growing Chest Hair, Bulking Up and Peeing in Buckets — For Art, Of Course
THR sits down with Richard Gadd, Kit Harington, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Paul Anthony Kelly and Noah Wyle for a conversation about meltdowns, disrespectful cab drivers and channeling their inner Jax Teller.
Hollywood Reporter reports: TV’s Hottest Stars on Growing Chest Hair, Bulking... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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The Partnership: How Vince Gilligan And Rhea Seehorn Rekindled Their ‘Better Call Saul’ Magic For ‘Pluribus’ & A Season 2 Update
Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn, the creator and star of Apple TV drama series Pluribus, have the kind of easy camaraderie that comes from logging over a decade of prestige television together. Their rapport first sparked back in 2015, with the follow-up to Gilligan’s Breaking...
The big picture: The Partnership: How Vince Gilligan And Rhea Seehorn... — is generating industry buzz.
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Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low price
If you’re planning on traveling anytime soon, Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones are a great companion for long flights and train rides. Not only do they offer excellent noise cancellation, but they also retain the foldable design of their predecessor, maki...
The big picture: Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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This thin under-pillow speaker helped me fall asleep without earbuds
I’ve struggled with insomnia since I was very young. Like many chronic overthinkers, I tend to fall asleep best when my mind is occupied by something else, such as podcasts, YouTube compilations, or my personal favorite: rain sounds. But earbuds can be uncomfortable, and playi...
Why it matters: This thin under-pillow speaker helped me fall asleep... could change how developers build software.
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HeyPolo is a smarter Find My app for family, friends, and co-workers
There are a number of ways to share your location with family and friends, from Apple’s built-in Find My app to location pins in messaging apps like WhatsApp. HeyPolo aims to deliver smarter features, including even greater privacy controls than available in the Find My app. T...
9to5Mac reports: HeyPolo is a smarter Find My app for... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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I wish Bungie would stop designing excellent multiplayer shooters and go back to making fantasy strategy games where you blow up zombies with dwarf bombs
Extraction shooters are great and all, but I'd give my right leg for more Myth.
PC Gamer reports: I wish Bungie would stop designing excellent multiplayer... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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A group of state attorneys general are investigating OpenAI
A coalition of state AGs has subpoenaed OpenAI over its business practices, data handling, and user safety, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Why it matters: A group of state attorneys general are investigating... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Makes First Contact With $19 Million
Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller “Disclosure Day” made first contact with theaters on Friday and landed at No. 1 on the domestic box office charts. “Disclosure Day” made $19 million on opening day from 3,824 North American theaters and is expected to gross $44 million by the...
The big picture: Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Makes First Contact With... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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From 10% chance of success to $2 trillion market cap: SpaceX's historic IPO
After its Nasdaq debut on Friday, SpaceX was the sixth most-valuable U.S. company, despite being a fraction the size by revenue of tech's megacaps.
Why it matters: From 10% chance of success to $2 trillion... hints at where the money is moving.
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Michelle Yeoh, Tony Leung Lead Shanghai Film Festival’s Star-Studded Opening
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival launched Saturday at the city’s Grand Theatre, drawing a constellation of Chinese-language stars to its opening red carpet and centering its ceremony on cinema’s human core rather than the geopolitical flash that has marked other f...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Harry Styles Grabs Wembley Stadium Crown as Historic Run Begins: 7 Best Moments
His 12-night run at the iconic stadium began on Friday (June 12).
The big picture: Harry Styles Grabs Wembley Stadium Crown as Historic... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Apple needs a better solution for the App Store’s vibe coding flood: Here’s what I’d do
Vibe coding has shaken the App Store. As stated at WWDC, over 1000 apps are being submitted every hour. Apps can be built substantially faster now – creating a flood of submissions. This is a bit of an issue when there’s only one true method of distributing apps on iPhone, at ...
9to5Mac reports: Apple needs a better solution for the App... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Donald Trump’s Name Removed From Kennedy Center Facade
UPDATED: Donald Trump’s name was removed from the facade of the Kennedy Center on Saturday morning, following last minute efforts by the president and the board of the arts institution to retain the designation on the outside of the complex. The center has “removed signage ‘th...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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The Strokes Put on a Very Strokesian Show at Bonnaroo with Live Debuts and Kanye Jokes
The crew performed their new single, "Falling out of Love," for the first time in full and opened with "Killing Lies," a tune they haven't pulled out in four years. The Strokes Put on a Very Strokesian Show at Bonnaroo with Live Debuts and Kanye Jokes Jonah Krueger
The big picture: The Strokes Put on a Very Strokesian Show... — could define this era of music.
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The real star of the UFC fight at the White House may be the Claw: a behemoth cage constructed for the Octagon
The mixed martial arts show on Sunday night that is streaming on Paramount+ is timed for Trump’s 80th birthday and the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Why it matters: The real star of the UFC fight at... hints at where the money is moving.
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Water molecule unlocks faster interfacial polymerization by lowering energy barrier
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have achieved two major breakthroughs in interfacial polymerization, a key technique for preparing advanced functional materials. By integrating quantum mechanics with machine learning, the team has eluc...
Phys.org reports: Water molecule unlocks faster interfacial polymerization by lowering... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Rex Reed Hated Everything. Someone Had to Edit Him
During his final years at 'The New York Observer,' the late legendary film critic was often his own worst enemy. A then-24-year-old staffer recalls how he became Reed's unlikely handler, confidant and — on more than one occasion — last line of defense.
Why it matters: Rex Reed Hated Everything. Someone Had to Edit... is generating industry buzz.
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It's bittersweet that the best time to play Destiny 2 in years coincides with its end, but I'm happy for the new players who get to experience its most liberating iteration yet
This is one of the best quality of life patches we've had in a long time.
PC Gamer reports: It's bittersweet that the best time to play... — this signals what players want next.
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US government approves Paramount and Warner Bros. merger despite industry backlash
They ruled that the merger is "not likely to result in harm to competition or consumers", although many major Hollywood names dispute this The post US government approves Paramount and Warner Bros. merger despite industry backlash appeared first on NME.
NME reports: US government approves Paramount and Warner Bros. merger... — this could define this era of music.
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Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.
The big picture: Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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Sealed Super Mario Bros. Sells For An Unbelievable $3 Million, Crushing The Previous Record For A Vintage Video Game
A rarer sticker seal copy of Mario’s early outing nets record breaking bid amid collection frenzy, though it's always healthy to exercise skepticism
Bottom line from Kotaku: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Ubisoft has no plans to delist original Rayman Legends after Rayman Legends Retold launch
According to Ubisoft, the original Rayman Legends is staying put – it will not be delisted from digital storefronts. Some fans may have been concerned that the game would be removed later this year. That’s because Ubisoft will be launching Rayman Legends Retold towards the end...
Nintendo Everything reports: Ubisoft has no plans to delist original Rayman... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Ariana Grande Launches New Foundation After White House Uses Music in ICE Video
The pop star's foundation will help fund organizations helping vulnerable communities. Ariana Grande Launches New Foundation After White House Uses Music in ICE Video Travis Bland
Why it matters: Ariana Grande Launches New Foundation After White House... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Cleve Moler, Who Unlocked the Power of Computing for Millions, Dies at 86
He built interfaces that allowed engineers, scientists and everyday people to solve difficult problems without having to write the underlying code.
The big picture: Cleve Moler, Who Unlocked the Power of Computing... — opens new research frontiers.
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‘Disclosure Day’ Heading to $44 Million Opening as ‘Obsession’ Defies Gravity in Week 5
Steven Spielberg's UFO movie is expected to be his top opening for an original movie, while Curry Barker's horror hit is the rare movie to have four consecutive weekends bigger than its opening.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Trump to talk with allies at G7 summit in the coming week about removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz as deal to end Iran war nears
Britain and France, who are both members of the G7, have expressed interest in assisting with demining the critical waterway once the conflict is paused.
Fortune reports: Trump to talk with allies at G7 summit... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Bidirectional manipulation of gate-free quantum electronic states via semiconductor interface engineering
A recent study published in Nature Communications demonstrates precise control over electron spatial arrangement in two directions simultaneously—without any applied voltage—through interface engineering between semimetal bismuth (Bi) thin films and two-dimensional semiconduct...
The big picture: Bidirectional manipulation of gate-free quantum electronic states via... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Forecast flags 210 antimicrobial resistance traits that could spread by 2050
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is considered one of the most urgent global public health threats, with experts predicting that AMR could cause 39 million deaths between 2025 and 2050. AMR is not a single problem, but instead involves many different genes, pathogens, hosts and ...
Why it matters: Forecast flags 210 antimicrobial resistance traits that could... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Why TD Securities anticipates even bigger days ahead for SpaceX
Peter Haynes, TD Securities' head of index and market structure, suggests SpaceX's public debut is only a small part of the larger SpaceX timeline.
Why it matters: Why TD Securities anticipates even bigger days ahead... signals changing business strategies.
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My first 24 hours with Siri AI on the Mac
I turned off Siri on the Mac years ago and never looked back. Similarly, I found Apple Intelligence so fruitless I never engage with it. But the new Siri AI coming to macOS 27 Golden Gate has at least got me slightly rethinking things. I'm still early in testing Siri AI, as I'...
Why it matters: My first 24 hours with Siri AI on... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Apple @ Work: Why Gen-AI will not cause a SaaS apocalypse for IT teams
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at w...
The big picture: Apple @ Work: Why Gen-AI will not cause... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Beaming Up $44M U.S. Opening, ‘Obsession’ Bests ‘Get Out’ – Box Office Update
SATURDAY AM: Universal and Amblin’s Steven Spielberg-helmed Disclosure Day is doing much better than anticipated with an expected $44M domestic opening, half of that fueled by Imax and PLFs — and that’s a good thing. There was some concern heading into the weekend that the whe...
Deadline reports: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Beaming Up $44M U.S.... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Your brain can keep improving into your 90s, study finds
A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults ranging from age 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age, challenging the common belief that mental sharpness must decline as we get older. Participants spent just a few minutes a day on brain-training activities, and r...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Meet the lone star tick: the primary U.S. source of alpha-gal syndrome, which is a life-threatening meat allergy that’s on the rise
Regulators recently approved the first drug for the condition, and more therapies may be on the way.
Fortune reports: Meet the lone star tick: the primary U.S.... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Fat Joe Wrote a Triumphant Summer Hit. He Hopes It Soundtracks a Knicks Victory
The rapper, who has new music and an album on the way, has been a Knicks superfan for decades
Rolling Stone reports: Fat Joe Wrote a Triumphant Summer Hit. He... — this is making waves across platforms.
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Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx Attend the World Cup in Los Angeles, François Arnaud Enjoys Dom Pérignon in NYC and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos: June 2026
It was anything but June gloom when the Gotham Television Awards kicked off the month in New York City. Winners and honorees included Chase Infiniti, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kerry Washington, “I Love LA” and “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.” In London, Variety l...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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New York Knicks’ Bid For First Title In 53 Years Boosts Signal Of WFAN, The Original Sports Talk Radio Station
For an NBA team thriving on the new (new coach, new mix of players, new horizons), the New York Knicks have been headlining a decidedly old medium: radio. WFAN, which pioneered the sports talk format when it launched in 1987, has been aflame with Knicks conversation since Apri...
The big picture: New York Knicks’ Bid For First Title In... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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The Fitbit Air made me ditch my Pixel Watch, and I couldn’t be happier
I told myself the Fitbit Air would be a nice addition to my EDC. A simple, complementary tracker that I don’t need to worry about charging as often. I also told myself it won’t ever replace a dedicated smartwatch. It turns out I was very wrong.
Why it matters: The Fitbit Air made me ditch my Pixel... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Save $500 on this beastly gaming rig with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Ryzen 7800X3D, and 32GB of RAM — Skytech's desktop gaming PC now just $1,499
Looking for a solid gaming PC but tired of seeing exorbitant prices on every retailer's website? We've got you covered with this prebuilt, equipped with high-quality components ready for 1440p gaming and more, with a clear upgrade path once prices settle down.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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A deal to the end the U.S.-Iran war could be finalized within 24 hours. Tehran wants to charge ships crossing Hormuz ‘for services rendered’
Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the agreement, followed immediately by technical-level talks next week.
Why it matters: A deal to the end the U.S.-Iran war... may shift market dynamics.
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Kenan and Kel Discuss Fizzy New Mobile Game and Expanding Their Brand
Iconic Good Burger comedy duo Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell have been captivating audiences since 1994 when they debuted as cast members on Nickelodeon sketch series All That. Now, after more than three decades of partnership, they are expanding the Kenan and Kel universe; i...
Den of Geek reports: Kenan and Kel Discuss Fizzy New Mobile Game... — this signals changes in media consumption.
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This 28-year-old paid off her law school loans selling stickers and coloring books
Elyse Burns started selling her art on Etsy when she turned 18. Now she's paid off her student loans and did nearly $5 million last year.
CNBC reports: This 28-year-old paid off her law school loans... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Snow Tha Product Receives City Honor for Speaking Up After L.A. ICE Raids & More Uplifting Moments
Also, Farruko and Christian Alicea light up Gol Fest, Feid meets Brooklyn’s Green Lady and more.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that support GameShare
Tying in with the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a complete list of games that support GameShare. We’ll be updating this post over time as well. GameShare is brand new for Nintendo Switch 2. With the feature, select titles allow you to play with others even if...
Nintendo Everything reports: List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast: Tom Pelphrey on How Getting Sober, Landing ‘Ozark’ and Becoming a Parent Helped to Prepare Him for ‘Task’
The 43-year-old is back in Emmy contention for his portrayal of a single father and sanitation worker mourning the murder of his brother and robbing the biker gang responsible for his brother’s death, which puts him in the crosshairs of both that gang and an FBI task force.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast: Tom Pelphrey on How Getting... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Lucy’s hunter revealed: Giant crocodile terrorized early human ancestors
A newly identified crocodile species nicknamed “Lucy’s hunter” prowled Ethiopia’s rivers when Lucy’s species walked the Earth more than 3 million years ago. The giant predator was likely the most dangerous animal in the ecosystem and may have regularly hunted early human relat...
ScienceDaily reports: Lucy’s hunter revealed: Giant crocodile terrorized early human... — this opens new research frontiers.
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More than 75 data center build-outs worth $130 billion have been successfully blocked in the first four months of 2026 — bipartisan opposition mounts nationwide over fears of soaring power and water costs
A research firm says the number of blocked data centers in the first quarter of 2026 already matches the number of projects stopped in 2025. The opposition also comes from both sides of the aisle, despite President Trump's push for more AI development inside the U.S.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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AMD challenges Nvidia's DGX Spark with $3,999 Ryzen AI Halo with Windows 11 support — Strix Halo desktop undercuts Nvidia by $700, packs 128GB of unified memory
Powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and 128GB of unified memory, AMD's developer kit arrives as a direct competitor to Nvidia's DGX Spark, which recently saw a price increase to $4,699.
Tom's Hardware reports: AMD challenges Nvidia's DGX Spark with $3,999 Ryzen... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Chandra resolves NGC 6540's mysterious X-ray flare into three separate sources
Using NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft, astronomers have performed deep X-ray observations of a galactic globular cluster known as NGC 6540. The new observational campaign, described June 1 on the preprint server arXiv, focused on disentangling the nature of a peculiar X-ray fl...
Why it matters: Chandra resolves NGC 6540's mysterious X-ray flare into... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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More and more of Musk’s companies end up under the same roof. Here’s a look at his sprawling empire
He still holds the CEO role at several corporations today, in addition to other various executive titles or ownership stakes.
The big picture: More and more of Musk’s companies end up... — signals changing business strategies.
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Chinese hackers hijack auth flow, spy on isolated network for a decade
Chinese hackers took control of a target organization's authentication stack and maintained persistence for 10 years, with full visibility into the administrative activity. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Chinese hackers hijack auth flow, spy on isolated... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
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Workers start removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, but there’s little on the venue’s schedule after a few upcoming events
After a day of legal maneuvers and thunderstorms, workers began the process in the early morning hours of removing the Republican president's name from the facade.
Fortune reports: Workers start removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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I read the fine print on at-home DNA and health tests - watch out for these risks
What's really in that DNA kit? It turns out, it's not just a spit tube, but a whole lot of fine print.
The big picture: I read the fine print on at-home DNA... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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What happens to microplastics when swallowed? In earthworms, they do not leave the digestive tract
Globally, humanity now produces a staggering 450 million tonnes of plastic every year. From food and drink containers to cosmetics packaging, sewage pipes, window frames and polyester clothing, we use plastics in almost every area of life. And nearly one-quarter of them end up...
Why it matters: What happens to microplastics when swallowed? In earthworms,... advances our understanding of the world.
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Beauty vs. The Beast: Here’s Where to Watch Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall Boxing Pay-Per-View Live Online
The best boxers in the world travel to England, where British fighter Tommy Fury (11-0-0) takes on fellow-Brit boxer Eddie Hall (0-1-0) in the main event on Saturday, June 13. The Beauty vs. The Beast: Fury vs. Hall pay-per-view event takes place at AO Arena in Manchester, Uni...
Variety reports: Beauty vs. The Beast: Here’s Where to Watch... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Anna Faris Opens Up About ‘Scary Movie’ and Overcoming Anxiety: ‘I Was Convinced That I Was Going to Be Framed for Murder’
“I’ve been waiting for this moment,” says Anna Faris. The celebrated actress and comedian is on top of the box office once more, as “Scary Movie,” the sixth installment in the popular horror-spoof series, opened to a franchise-best $55 million last weekend. It all came to frui...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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Upriver Into Moral Morass: ‘Amazomania’ Takes Critical Look At Documenting Uncontacted Indigenous Tribes – DC/DOX
In the documentary Amazomania, which just screened at the DC/DOX festival in the nation’s capital, vintage footage shows a Swedish filmmaker and journalist in what appears to be a jungle setting, tying on his worn boots. A machete is suspended within easy reach, its long blade...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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BTS Will Break Down Their Song Lyrics and Favorite Korean Dishes in Upcoming Book Releases
The supergroup has announced a slate of book releases publishing in partnership with Hachette Book Group's Running Press, CAKE Corp, and BigHit Music beginning in September
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Never Post’s Mike Rugnetta on the creative process and the value of reliable power
Mike Rugnetta is a writer, podcast host, producer, audio engineer, educator, musician, sound designer, and father. In short, the man wears a lot of hats. He's the cocreator and host of the award-winning Never Post, an absolutely must-listen podcast about the internet, as well ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Millions could see a rare sunset during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's where to look
Plan now to be in the right place at the right time for an unforgettable show.
Why it matters: Millions could see a rare sunset during the... advances our understanding of the world.
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This massively ambitious The Witcher 3 mod aims to recreate its biggest cut questline, and you could be the voice of Geralt of Rivia
The War Project will add 12 new quests across 10 more hours of monster hunting.
The big picture: This massively ambitious The Witcher 3 mod aims... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 214 — Moon Man
On Episode 214 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine about his past and the space agency's future.
The big picture: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 214 —... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Netgear countersues TP-Link, saying firm 'remains, at its core, a Chinese company selling Chinese-made products' — alleges its 'American company' rebrand is false advertising
Netgear filed counterclaims against TP-Link in federal court in Delaware on June 11, accusing its larger rival of false advertising under the Lanham Act.
Tom's Hardware reports: Netgear countersues TP-Link, saying firm 'remains, at its... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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SpaceX IPO sticks the landing. Here's what investors are saying about its epic first trading day
Despite a large retail allocation and huge volume, volatility was moderate
The big picture: SpaceX IPO sticks the landing. Here's what investors... — signals changing business strategies.
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The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.
NY Times Science reports: The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch — this opens new research frontiers.
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Russell Crowe Recalls ‘Sticking to His Guns’ About No Sex Scenes in ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Failed’ Sequel, ‘Fantastic’ ‘Highlander’ Reboot
Russell Crowe proudly recalled “sticking to his guns” about not having sex scenes with Connie Nielsen in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator.” Speaking at the Taormina Film Festival, the New Zealand-born actor was asked about a “certain attitude” he showed about the 2024 sequel to his 2...
Variety reports: Russell Crowe Recalls ‘Sticking to His Guns’ About... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Russell Crowe Says ‘Gladiator II’ “Failed” Because It “Lacked A Moral Core” – Taormina
Russell Crowe has suggested Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II failed to ignite audiences in the same way as the original film because it lacked a “moral core”. He recalled how he had pushed back against studio moves to give his Gladiator character Maximus sex scenes back in 2000, in...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Family wealth reaches further: Grandparents' income links to grandchildren's college access
It has long been understood that parents' income plays a major role in children's access to higher education. But a new study published in Canadian Studies in Population suggests that grandparents' income matters, too. By analyzing multigenerational tax data, researchers at Un...
The big picture: Family wealth reaches further: Grandparents' income links to... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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New student loan plan comes with higher bills for many. Tax planning can help cut your payments
With some planning, federal student loan borrowers can save on their monthly bills under the U.S. Department of Education's new repayment plan.
Why it matters: New student loan plan comes with higher bills... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Claire Danes Says Leonardo DiCaprio Told Her Not to Play With Prop Guns on ‘Romeo + Juliet’ Set: ‘Claire, We Don’t Do That’
Claire Danes got some very valuable advice from a future Oscar winner. In her Variety Actors on Actors conversation with “Half Man” star Richard Gadd, the “The Beast in Me” performer reminisced about shooting 1996’s “Romeo + Juliet” with Leonardo DiCaprio. While the shoot — li...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Trump Is Throwing Himself a UFC-Themed Birthday Party. Actors and Activists Are Fighting Back
The "Rise Up Sing Out" concert will be headlined by Jane Fonda, who relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment — a McCarthy Era protest group founded by her father — last year
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
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Critical Splunk Enterprise Flaw Lets Attackers Run Code Without Authentication
Splunk has released security updates to address a critical security flaw in Splunk Enterprise that could be exploited to conduct unauthenticated file operations and even remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20253, is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scoring syst...
The Hacker News reports: Critical Splunk Enterprise Flaw Lets Attackers Run Code... — this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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iOS 27 makes it easier to switch between Apple Pay cards
Apple has redesigned the Apple Pay checkout flow in iOS 27 for apps and websites. The changes make it easier to switch between different payment cards and see key details about the order you’re placing.
9to5Mac reports: iOS 27 makes it easier to switch between... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella admits he's a token-maxer, too: "It's addictive"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is warning against "token-maxing," throwing the most powerful AI models at every problem. Frontier models shouldn't be wasted on everyday tasks, he says. The marginal cost of productivity gains has to match the token cost. Still, Nadella admits, "I'...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan Talk Season 3 of ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ and Maggie and Negan’s Relationship: ‘This Is Our Best Season – By Far. She Didn’t Stab Me One Time!’
Beware: AMC’s “The Walking Dead: Dead City” Season 3 is coming. And it might be the best one yet. “This is our best season – by far. This is such a different relationship now,” said Jeffrey Dean Morgan at Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Saturday, following the premiere of ...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Calls to restore chalk grassland for rare insects
Buglife says the project aims to restore more than 30 hectares of the vital ecosystem.
BBC Science reports: Calls to restore chalk grassland for rare insects — this advances our understanding of the world.
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The wearable health boom is creating a data overload for doctors - what happens next
Patients have never had more information about their health, but much of it is unusable. Here's why.
ZDNet reports: The wearable health boom is creating a data... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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This Is the Apple Intelligence News From WWDC That Actually Matters for You
From Siri AI to iOS 27, Apple software is getting its biggest yet dose of AI.
The big picture: This Is the Apple Intelligence News From WWDC... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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I switched to Alpine Linux, and it's a crazy-fast distro with only one caveat
While known primarily for containers and servers, this lightweight distro could easily be your daily driver. Here's why.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Harmonic radar tags reveal how mosquitoes move through fields and parkland
It's an insect everybody loves to hate. Pesky mosquitoes will be out in swarms as the weather warms up across the U.S.—and their bites aren't just itchy. They can transmit pathogens that can cause diseases like West Nile virus, Zika virus and malaria, to name a few.
Why it matters: Harmonic radar tags reveal how mosquitoes move through... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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‘You Mastered the Guttural Sob’: Claire Danes and Richard Gadd on Body Transformations, Acting Nerves and Moving Past ‘Baby Reindeer’
This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on the CNN app) and on Variety’s YouTube channel starting at 11:59 pm ET. Claire Danes and Richard Gadd both flirted with madness in high-profile acting...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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The Gospel of Erika Kirk: Leaning In With the Christian Women of TPUSA
At the Turning Point USA Women’s Conference, Kirk presented her vision of a more religious nation: “It’s not political, it’s biblical.”
Rolling Stone reports: The Gospel of Erika Kirk: Leaning In With... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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My yard is dying, so I made an app for that
When I returned to my computer five minutes after giving Gemini a lengthy prompt, I had two things: a functional app in a preview window, and a message about a bug. "~ Channel is unrecoverably broken and will be disposed!" Sounded bad! But right below it was a button to fix th...
The big picture: My yard is dying, so I made an... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Closer every day: A spectacular 30-day collage of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction (photo)
Venus appeared to move closer to Jupiter in Earth's sky, as the two planets drifted farther apart in space.
Why it matters: Closer every day: A spectacular 30-day collage of... opens new research frontiers.
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Palworld 1.0 won't wipe your data, 'but you should' says Pocketpair's publishing boss
"We believe that starting a new character will give you the best experience of Palworld".
Why it matters: Palworld 1.0 won't wipe your data, 'but you... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Alien planet spins revealed a hidden clue to how worlds form
Using the Keck Observatory, astronomers measured the spins of dozens of giant planets and brown dwarfs orbiting distant stars. They found that giant planets can spin faster than much more massive brown dwarfs, challenging simple assumptions about mass and rotation. The results...
The big picture: Alien planet spins revealed a hidden clue to... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Moats vs. moonshots: The Warren Buffett-Elon Musk style debate
In 2018, Warren Buffett and Elon Musk indirectly debated a key question that persists for modern investors.
Why it matters: Moats vs. moonshots: The Warren Buffett-Elon Musk style... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Anthropic cuts off Fable 5 and Mythos 5 access following government order
On Friday evening, the government ordered Anthropic to block access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nations, both inside and outside the US, due to national security concerns. That order included employees of Anthropic. To meet those demands, the company has completely...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan On ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Season 3: “It Was So Different From Anything We’ve Done Before” — Monte-Carlo TV Festival
After a glitzy Monte-Carlo premiere of The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan broke down the evolution of the relationship between their characters, Negan and Maggie, and promised the upcoming season of the show breaks new ground. “I think w...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Disneyland and Disney World: New Lands, Rides and Summer Deals in 2026 and Beyond
Plus all the details on Monstropolis and the new Muppets-themed roller coaster.
CNET reports: Disneyland and Disney World: New Lands, Rides and... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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A report on the benefits of AI was reportedly full of AI hallucinations
KPMG published a paper about the benefits of AI last year. An investigation found that it was full of AI hallucinations.
The big picture: A report on the benefits of AI was... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Taskmasters Alex Horne and Greg Davies react to the explosive Series 21 finale
Taskmasters Alex Horne and Greg Davies sit down with Mashable Executive Producer, Mark Stetson, to dive deep into series 21: the pranks, Kumail being brave sharing his internet history, and defining once and for all the true definition of a worm.
Mashable reports: Taskmasters Alex Horne and Greg Davies react to... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Google Research's Gemini-SQL2 tops text-to-SQL benchmarks by a wide margin
Google Research's Gemini-SQL2 turns natural language into executable SQL queries. Built on Gemini 3.1 Pro, it tops the BIRD benchmark at 80.04 percent accuracy, well ahead of OpenAI and Anthropic. Google says the technology could improve natural language features across its da...
The big picture: Google Research's Gemini-SQL2 tops text-to-SQL benchmarks by a... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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The Ghosts of the Mediterranean: What a rare great white shark sighting could reveal about a changing ocean
Headlines were made this week when scuba divers removing abandoned ghost nets from a shipwreck between Tunisia and Sicily filmed an adult great white shark. The footage quickly made global news, yet the real story is not that a great white was seen in the Mediterranean, but th...
The big picture: The Ghosts of the Mediterranean: What a rare... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Nvidia raises RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPU pricing to $13,250 — 55% increase over MSRP in a year's time
Nvidia now sells the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell graphics cards for $13,250, while partner offerings start at $11,359.99.
Why it matters: Nvidia raises RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPU pricing... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Learning a musical instrument in your 70s could help protect memory
Learning a musical instrument later in life may help keep the brain younger for longer. In a four-year study, older adults who continued practicing maintained their memory performance and showed less age-related brain shrinkage than those who quit. The benefits were especially...
Why it matters: Learning a musical instrument in your 70s could... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Microsoft's SkillOpt boosts GPT-5.5 by using nothing but a trained Markdown file
Microsoft and three Chinese universities have developed SkillOpt, a method that optimizes instruction documents for AI agents using principles from traditional model training. A simple Markdown file is enough to boost GPT-5.5 by about 23 points on procedural tasks, and the sam...
The Decoder reports: Microsoft's SkillOpt boosts GPT-5.5 by using nothing but... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.
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Saturday Citations: JAXA collaboration with toy company TOMY; a new brain-computer interface; IBD solved
This week's notable citations: Astronomers believe collapsing stars could spawn mini universes. Chimpanzees do not like unfairness. And a single dose of psilocybin temporarily restored function in an 80-year-old with Alzheimer's disease.
Why it matters: Saturday Citations: JAXA collaboration with toy company TOMY;... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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I spent 8 years flood-proofing a city. Capital markets are running out of time to take El Niño seriously
Federal forecasters put the odds of a strong El Niño this winter at two in three. The bigger story isn't the weather.
The big picture: I spent 8 years flood-proofing a city. Capital... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Apple iPhone 20: Everything We Know About the Radical Redesign Coming in 2027
The 20th anniversary edition iPhone might feature an all-new design. It's shaping up to be a landmark moment overseen by Apple's next CEO, John Ternus.
Why it matters: Apple iPhone 20: Everything We Know About the... could change how developers build software.
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Our favorite health trackers are disappearing - and that's the point
Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here's why.
ZDNet reports: Our favorite health trackers are disappearing - and... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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El Niño arrives and could rank among strongest events since 1950
The phenomenon El Niño has arrived, the U.S. weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern, synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures, will intensify through the end of the year, potentially to historic strength.
The big picture: El Niño arrives and could rank among strongest... — advances our understanding of the world.
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The Coma 3: Bloodlines heading to Nintendo Switch
Headup Games is publishing a new version of The Coma 3: Bloodlines for Nintendo Switch, according to an eShop listing. The store page lists it for June 16, 2026 so it’s only a few days away. The Coma 3: Bloodlines, a 2D run-and-hide horror adventure game, follows three previou...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Engineering enzymes with potential against ALS and Parkinson's disease
In an advance that could one day lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, Meredith Jackrel, an associate professor of chemistry in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, and her team have developed a method to rapidly produce and screen a class of...
Phys.org reports: Engineering enzymes with potential against ALS and Parkinson's... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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How you can stop your cat from bringing home unwelcome pathogens
Pets form an important part of many people's lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.
The big picture: How you can stop your cat from bringing... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Drugmakers race to find a place in the next wave of obesity drugs
Drugmakers are betting they can crack into the obesity drug market that Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly currently dominate.
CNBC reports: Drugmakers race to find a place in the... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Rivian CEO taking different approach than Elon Musk for humanoid robotics company
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe started a robotics company late last year called Mind Robotics that he says has has raised more than $1 billion.
CNBC reports: Rivian CEO taking different approach than Elon Musk... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Echo Isle is a pint-sized adventure inspired by classic Zelda
Echo Isle is heavily inspired by The Legend of Zelda, and it's not afraid to show it: The retro graphics bear a striking resemblance to Link's Awakening, the main character wears a blue tunic and wields a sword, and he navigates dungeons to collect items and keys to fight boss...
The Verge reports: Echo Isle is a pint-sized adventure inspired by... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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