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Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy
Higher energy costs can force consumers to raid their savings and lean more on debt to cover expenses.
Why it matters: Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Trump Can’t Add Name to Kennedy Center, Judge Rules
U.S. District Judge Casey Cooper said “it cannot bear any other formal name or public memorial based on the Board’s unilateral say-so”
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Pacsun Drops a New Gov Ball Collection: Here’s How to Shop Merch & Apparel Online
Ahead of the three-day music festival in New York City in June, shop Pacsun x Gov Ball collection.
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Capcom live with Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale, includes first discount ever for Resident Evil Requiem and more
Capcom is offering a variety of discounts for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games via the eShop, highlighted by Resident Evil Requiem. The game is on sale for the first time since launch. This applies to both the standard version and the Deluxe Edition. Elsewhere, a few games a...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Saint Harison Talks New ‘Ghosted’ EP, Touring With Sam Smith & Writing That ‘I Hate Beyoncé’ Lyric: ‘This Is the Realest S—t I’ve Ever Written’
The British vocal powerhouse is back with his first project in three years.
The big picture: Saint Harison Talks New ‘Ghosted’ EP, Touring With... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Explains It All: Breaking Down Liminal Spaces, Why He Was Nervous His Work Might Get ‘Butchered by Suits’ and What Sequels Might Look Like
“Backrooms” is one of the most unique cinematic events of the year. The film, which opens in theaters Friday via A24, was directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who previously developed the web series of the same name. Already tallying huge box office numbers from Thursday prev...
Why it matters: ‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Explains It All: Breaking... is generating industry buzz.
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Nvidia and Microsoft tease "a new era of PC" ahead of Computex 2026 — coordinated social media posts could indicate that rumored N1X laptops will be Windows on Arm systems
An Nvidia-powered Arm PC running Windows could inspire new local AI experiences beyond Copilot+.
The big picture: Nvidia and Microsoft tease "a new era of... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets
A PAC representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to boost the Republican primary opponent of Chip Roy, an opponent of renewables. Now they are trying to save a Republican ally in Iowa.
The big picture: A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy,... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Trump can't rename Kennedy Center or close it for renovation for now, judge says
The Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees in December voted to rename the institution the "Trump Kennedy Center," 10 months after Trump removed several trustees.
The big picture: Trump can't rename Kennedy Center or close it... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Fish-microbe partnership may influence ocean health by making carbon-trapping minerals
New research reveals a potential link between the gut microbes of a fish and global ocean processes, offering new insight into how marine ecosystems help regulate ocean chemistry and the marine carbon cycle. The study, titled "Symbiotic bacteria may support calcium carbonate p...
The big picture: Fish-microbe partnership may influence ocean health by making... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: LEGO Bricktales, Boxville, House of Da Vinci, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like LEGO Bricktales, Boxville, Chroma Quaternion, The House of Da Vinci, Armed Emeth, RPG Ghost Sync, Data Defense, and more. We also have have Pixel 10 Pro Fold at up to $615 ...
The big picture: Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: LEGO Bricktales,... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership
Mercedes-Benz's largest individual shareholder is BAIC, a Chinese state-owned automaker. Sources told CNBC that exemptions in the legislation would not apply.
The big picture: Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market... — signals changing business strategies.
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Dewayne Perkins Is Back — and He’s Just Getting Started
IndieWire Honors: The multi-hyphenate behind "The Blackening" returns to host IndieWire Honors after appearing in the most Emmy-winning first-season comedy in television history.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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The UFC’s White House Event Keeps Getting More Absurd: What You Need to Know
Trump invited Dana White to stage a mixed-martial arts extravaganza on the South Lawn to celebrate America’s 250th — and the president’s 80th
Why it matters: The UFC’s White House Event Keeps Getting More... could define this era of music.
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Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
The big picture: Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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The Weirdest And Most Impressive Tomodachi Life Creations We’ve Seen So Far
It's no secret that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream allows for a frankly mindblowing amount of player freedom when it comes to customization options, from custom facepaint, clothing, and food for Miis, to custom building exteriors and decorative objects for the island they li...
Why it matters: The Weirdest And Most Impressive Tomodachi Life Creations... signals what players want next.
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How to Watch The Killers Perform Live at the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show Online
The show is set to take place 15 minutes ahead of the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday (May 30).
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Remove Trump’s Name From Building Within Two Weeks, Halts Planned Two-Year Closure for Renovation
The move by the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees to add President Donald Trump’s name to the D.C. cultural institution was illegal, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered Kennedy Center officials to remove Trump’s name from the building ...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Diane Warren, Jimmy Jam & Paul Williams Each Name One Song That Inspired Them and One Song of Theirs They Particularly Like
The songwriters swapped stories at “Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings,” sponsored jointly by the Grammy Museum and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The big picture: Diane Warren, Jimmy Jam & Paul Williams Each... — is making waves across platforms.
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Diamond quantum sensor could reveal elusive altermagnets
For nearly a century, there were two known kinds of magnets. Ferromagnets are the classic magnets that attract metal and keep pictures stuck to the refrigerator. Antiferromagnets hide their magnetism at the atomic scale but are increasingly prized for their technological poten...
The big picture: Diamond quantum sensor could reveal elusive altermagnets — opens new research frontiers.
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Apple Music outage confirmed in multiple countries
Apple’s System Status pages in several countries are showing an ongoing Apple Music disruption. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: Apple Music outage confirmed in multiple countries — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Backstage at ‘The Lost Boys’: How Tony Nominee Ali Louis Bourzgui Becomes a Punk Rock Vampire
It’s an hour before curtain at “The Lost Boys,” and Ali Louis Bourzgui is rolling out a red yoga mat in his dressing room so he can work his core before the matinee starts. As David, the rock god vampire whose bloodlust drives the Broadway musical’s action, Bourzgui struts acr...
Variety reports: Backstage at ‘The Lost Boys’: How Tony Nominee... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Balatro publisher Playstack could soon belong to the same private equity firm that owns Fandom and GameSpot
Playstack CEO Harvey Elliott says "for now, it's business as usual."
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See How 007 First Light’s Iconic Outfits Compare To The James Bond Movies
James Bond has been a cultural staple for decades, and with his latest adventure--the 007 First Light game--the super-spy gets to wear a variety of suave and sophisticated outfits. Some of these are quite similar to the clothing Bond wears in the film series, dating back to hi...
GameSpot reports: See How 007 First Light’s Iconic Outfits Compare... — this is generating hype in the community.
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John Summit’s 2026 North American Tour: How to Get Tickets
Summit's biggest headlining tour yet kicks off in October 2026. Learn how to get tickets. John Summit’s 2026 North American Tour: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa
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Blue Origin warns of rocket explosion debris after failed New Glenn test at Cape Canaveral
Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.
CNBC reports: Blue Origin warns of rocket explosion debris after... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Hands-On With Gemini Spark: I Gave It Access to My Life and It Friend-Zoned My Boyfriend
Google’s new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.
Wired reports: Hands-On With Gemini Spark: I Gave It Access... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Asana was battered by the AI boom. Now it’s betting its future on humans and agents working together.
Nine months in, CEO Dan Rogers is betting a $75 million acquisition of AI agent builder Stack AI can reposition the company for the AI era.
The big picture: Asana was battered by the AI boom. Now... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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ENHYPEN Reacts to Old Interviews, Talks New Era, Coachella & Tour Prep | Billboard News
Go inside ENHYPEN’s world in Seoul as the group looks back on its journey from debut to Coachella, opens up about life at HYBE and shares what fans can expect from their next era without HEESEUNG. From tour rehearsals and their creative process to hilarious backstage stories a...
Why it matters: ENHYPEN Reacts to Old Interviews, Talks New Era,... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Disney’s ‘Project Gemini’ isn’t AI, but reportedly the death of the Hulu app
Disney apparently has “Project Gemini” going on behind the scenes and, according to a new report, that’s not to be...
The big picture: Disney’s ‘Project Gemini’ isn’t AI, but reportedly the... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Judge Rules Board Can’t Rename Kennedy Center For Donald Trump, Blocks Plans For Two-Year Closure
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the board of the Kennedy Center cannot rename the arts center for Donald Trump, while he blocked plans to close the complex for two years for renovations. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper wrote on Friday that only Congress could chang...
Why it matters: Judge Rules Board Can’t Rename Kennedy Center For... is generating industry buzz.
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Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games
The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it's no Steam Deck. Acer says it's a "streaming-first handheld and companion device," like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced at Computex on Friday, it's launching in Q4 2026 with a 7-inch (1920 x 1200) display, Wi-Fi ...
The big picture: Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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How the ‘Hacks’ Finale Managed to Shoot in the Louvre After Last Year’s Heist Made It Seemingly Impossible
From the very beginning of “Hacks,” creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky knew where they wanted the show’s finale to take place: Paris. At the top of their wishlist, of course, was filming at the Louvre. After all, it’s the best-known art museum, and houses th...
Variety reports: How the ‘Hacks’ Finale Managed to Shoot in... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells Make for a Graceful Two-Hander About Grief in HBO Movie ‘Miss You, Love You’: Review
“Miss You, Love You” — a feature written and directed by Jim Rash (auteur of “The Way, Way Back,” and also the comedic genius behind Dean Pelton on “Community”) that premiered at Sundance earlier this year and debuts on HBO this week — is technically a movie, but it’s the type...
Why it matters: Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells Make for a... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Hannah Einbinder On Why The “Incredibly Heavy” Finale Of ‘Hacks’ Felt “Genuinely Real” — Plus, Easing Back Into Stand-Up: “I Feel So F*cking Lucky”
SPOILERS: This post contains details about the Hacks series finale As Hacks fans mourn the end of the HBO Max show’s five-season run, nobody has been as deeply affected by the show as star Hannah Einbinder. The Emmy-winning actress, who made her onscreen debut starring as come...
Deadline reports: Hannah Einbinder On Why The “Incredibly Heavy” Finale... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Bring ‘Office Romance,’ ‘Pressure’ Premieres and This Week’s Best Events
Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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ENHYPEN Speaks Out About HEESEUNG’s Exit & Plans for Moving Forward: ‘There’s Been Changes’
"Our ENGENEs, that's what we try to focus on," JAKE tells Billboard.
Billboard reports: ENHYPEN Speaks Out About HEESEUNG’s Exit & Plans... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Predator-triggered orange tails may help tadpoles survive by redirecting deadly bites
Bright colors in animals are beautiful but often considered risky because they are more obvious to predators. However, conspicuous colors can also serve defensively, signaling toxicity or even luring predators away from more vulnerable body parts.
Phys.org reports: Predator-triggered orange tails may help tadpoles survive by... — this opens new research frontiers.
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These Producers Built a Business Working With First-Time Directors. It Paid Off Big With ‘Obsession’
Tea Shop's James Harris and Mark Lane are the prime movers behind Curry Barker's hit movie, and they pride themselves on taking a chance on newcomers.
The big picture: These Producers Built a Business Working With First-Time... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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'Star City': Release date & how to watch Apple TV's superb Soviet space series
Bundle up for our frigid trek behind the Iron Curtain in this new 'For All Mankind' spinoff
The big picture: 'Star City': Release date & how to watch... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Julieta Venegas Sings ‘La Niña Futbolista’ Ahead of 2026 World Cup, Urges Girls ‘Not to Let Anything Hold Them Back’
The Mexican singer-songwriter shares her experience covering the 2003 classic by Patita de Perro.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
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Universal Music Group’s Board Rejects Pershing Square Offer: ‘It Fundamentally Undervalues UMG’
UMG's board believes it has a "strong consensus" of investors behind its decision to reject Pershing's offer, following criticism of the bid aired by its largest shareholder.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Apple TV’s latest sci-fi series is a winner, and just the start of exciting new direction
Apple TV premiered its latest sci-fi series today: Star City. It’s the first of several spinoffs to existing shows that are in the works. Here’s why I’m excited for what it represents for the future of Apple TV. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Button Pusher finally works natively with Apple Home
I have long joked to my family that if I were super rich, I would love to hire someone whose only job would be to hand me a large cup of coffee as soon as I walked out of my bedroom. Apple Home has not let me do that, but it gets me close. A few years ago, I wrote a guide o...
Why it matters: HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot Button Pusher finally works natively... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded along; let’s fix that
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
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What the Blue Origin rocket explosion means for Amazon's satellite ambitions
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
The big picture: What the Blue Origin rocket explosion means for... — hints at where the money is moving.
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Tomodachi Life Fans Are Convinced Their Miis Are Suddenly Fighting More: ‘Now Everybody Hates Each Other’
Players are theorizing about a throwaway line in Living the Dream's latest patch notes
Kotaku reports: Tomodachi Life Fans Are Convinced Their Miis Are... — this signals what players want next.
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Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds
The DOJ has faced strong criticism for the creation of a $1.8 Anti-Weaponization Fund which could compensate allies of President Donald Trump.
CNBC reports: Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Witcher Dev’s Mysterious New Game With Saudi Arabia’s Scopely Is Not Releasing Soon
The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red is collaborating with Saudi Arabia-owned game developer Scopely for a new mobile game, but it's not releasing soon. During CD Projekt's latest earnings briefing, joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski was asked for an update on how the mysterious ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
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The FCC Got Over 2,000 Complaints About Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show and… ‘Scream 7’?
The Puerto Rican superstar garnered the most pearl-clutching from aggrieved viewers, but a trailer for the horror flick apparently upset a lot of young children
The big picture: The FCC Got Over 2,000 Complaints About Bad... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Tokens or humans? The new corporate trade-off
AI is costing far more than companies expected, forcing CFOs into a new trade-off between tokens and humans and posing a risk the market hasn't priced in.
CNBC reports: Tokens or humans? The new corporate trade-off — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Plants hit the brakes on immunity to survive viral infections
When viruses invade a plant, you might expect an all-out immune war. But new research published in Science shows that, much like in humans, too strong an immune response can actually do more harm than good.
Why it matters: Plants hit the brakes on immunity to survive... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Diablo 4 Is Getting A Long-Awaited Solo Mode Next Season
Diablo 4 players looking for even more of a challenge will be able to create Solo-Self-Found characters starting in Season 14. Developer Blizzard revealed Diablo 4's Solo-Self-Found (or SSF) mode as part of its Season 14 public test realm patch notes, offering the first det...
The big picture: Diablo 4 Is Getting A Long-Awaited Solo Mode... — signals what players want next.
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Court Formally Clears Hernan Lopez, Former Fox TV Exec and Wondery Founder, of Bribery Charge
More than six years after Hernan Lopez was indicted by federal prosecutors for allegedly participating in a scheme to bribe FIFA soccer officials, a court has dismissed the case. Lopez, former head of Fox International Channels, was convicted in the case in 2023 along with spo...
Variety reports: Court Formally Clears Hernan Lopez, Former Fox TV... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Marcus King Re-Creates Gregg Allman’s Epic 1981 Performance of ‘Come and Go Blues’
With producer Dan Auerbach and guitarist Tom Bukovac, King remembers the late Allmans leader ahead of the forthcoming documentary Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Kanye West Gets Go-Ahead From Government to Perform in the Netherlands, Despite Protests
One day ahead of Kanye West’s summer tour kickoff in Istanbul, he has received the go-ahead from officials in the Netherlands for planned dates in the city of Arnhelm on June 6 and 8, despite pushback and protests in the country. “Solid grounds are needed to bar people from e...
The big picture: Kanye West Gets Go-Ahead From Government to Perform... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Young Miko and Rauw Alejandro Showcase Boricua Excellence on ‘Aquel Diciembre’
The new track marks the pair’s first-ever collaboration
Rolling Stone reports: Young Miko and Rauw Alejandro Showcase Boricua Excellence... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded', wrapping up record-breaking mission (video)
China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts returned to Earth on Friday (May 29), wrapping up a record-breaking, and very eventful, space mission.
Bottom line from Space.com: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Heavy Song of the Week: Tom Morello and Serj Tankian Bring Political Fire With “Adjourn It”
Tom Morello teams up with his son Roman and Serj Tankian on this Rage Against the Machine-inspired track. Heavy Song of the Week: Tom Morello and Serj Tankian Bring Political Fire With “Adjourn It” Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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iOS 27 rumored to bring new design changes in two key areas
The next major iPhone software update, iOS 27, will be unveiled on June 8, and rumors indicate it will bring at least two changes for the Liquid Glass design. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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‘Baywatch’ Reboot Cast: Meet the New Stars (and Four Returning Faces) in Red Suits
With the Fox series reimagining of the classic lifeguard drama in production, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the influencer-heavy cast heading to Venice Beach.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Cast: Meet the New Stars (and... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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ChatGPT for iOS and Android can now start Codex work on Windows
Earlier this month, OpenAI updated ChatGPT’s mobile app to include remote access to Codex for Mac. Starting today, ChatGPT for iPhone and Android can also start work on Codex for Windows as well. Plus Codex inside ChatGPT for iOS has some new features and improvements. ...
Why it matters: ChatGPT for iOS and Android can now start... could change how developers build software.
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House of the Dragon S3 trailer revels in dragons, fire, and blood
"The crown is a weight that crushes. You'll do things that spell death for all involved."
Ars Technica reports: House of the Dragon S3 trailer revels in... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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ChatGPT share links abused to host fake outage pages to deliver malware
Threat actors are abusing ChatGPT's content-sharing feature to display fake OpenAI outage pages that direct users to download malware disguised as the ChatGPT desktop application. [...]
Why it matters: ChatGPT share links abused to host fake outage... highlights growing cyber threats.
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Are Pleated Trousers Having a Comeback? The PGA Tour Is Making the Case
As pleated trousers return to the PGA Tour, Men’s Wearhouse offers an easy, affordable way to tap into the trend beyond the fairway.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Are Pleated Trousers Having a Comeback? The PGA... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Are taxpayers being gaslighted by street lamp charm?
Gas streetlights might look quaint, but researchers at the University of Cincinnati say they are costly, wasteful and release toxic pollutants into the air. In two studies examining their use in Boston, Massachusetts, and Cincinnati, UC researchers found that each lamp release...
The big picture: Are taxpayers being gaslighted by street lamp charm? — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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As SpaceX IPO nears, traders think it's a near-certainty Musk becomes the first trillionaire
With buzz about a record-shattering IPO for SpaceX, traders are confident Elon Musk will advance to trillionaire status before 2027.
The big picture: As SpaceX IPO nears, traders think it's a... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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OpenAI gives GPT-5.5 Instant a readability upgrade while phasing out two older models
OpenAI is updating GPT-5.5 Instant for more natural responses and dropping the Canvas feature from its latest models. Writing and coding tasks will run directly in the chat instead. The company is also retiring the older o3 and GPT-4.5 models from ChatGPT, with both shutting d...
The big picture: OpenAI gives GPT-5.5 Instant a readability upgrade while... — raises questions about AI's role.
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Hannah Rose May Tackles Hollywood Horror Moviemaking With New Comic ‘Fatal Fest’ (Exclusive)
The IDW Dark series is the latest horror title from the actress-turned-comics author.
The big picture: Hannah Rose May Tackles Hollywood Horror Moviemaking With... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders or be punished like ABC
ABC says early renewal for all stations is unprecedented, has no legitimate purpose.
The big picture: Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders... — could change how developers build software.
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Google Drive rolling out powerful document scanner redesign for higher-end Android devices
After testing got underway last year, Google Drive is now rolling out a redesigned document scanner on Android with powerful, on-device features. more…
9to5Google reports: Google Drive rolling out powerful document scanner redesign... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Universal Music Group Rejects Bill Ackman’s $64B Takeover Proposal: “It Fundamentally and Materially Undervalues UMG”
UMG's board of directors said Friday the proposal "is not in the best interests of UMG, its shareholders, artists, songwriters, employees and other stakeholders."
Hollywood Reporter reports: Universal Music Group Rejects Bill Ackman’s $64B Takeover... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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California AG sues 23andMe over 2023 breach exposing health data
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against 23andMe, now Chrome Holding Co., over the company's failure to protect sensitive customer genetic and personal information. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this should prompt a review of your own security.
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ChatGPhish Vulnerability Turns ChatGPT Web Summaries Into a Phishing Surface
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a vulnerability in OpenAI ChatGPT that leverages the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant's implicit trust in Markdown links and images to trigger prompt injections and open the door to phishing attacks. The technique has ...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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Ariana Grande at Oakland Arena: How to Get Tickets for “The Eternal Sunshine Tour”
Grande opens her “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” with a three-night run at Oakland Arena on June 6th, June 9th, and June 10th. Learn how to get last-minute tickets. Ariana Grande at Oakland Arena: How to Get Tickets for “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” Consequence Staff
The big picture: Ariana Grande at Oakland Arena: How to Get... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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ATX TV Festival Reveals 2026 Pitch Competition & Mentorship Program Winners
ATX TV Festival has crowned the winners of its 2026 pitch competition. Lucy Porter was selected for the top prize for the half-hour comedy Silver Spoon. Saleh Karaman is the runner up with the hour-long dramedy Habibi. Selected from hundreds of submissions and ten finalists wh...
Deadline reports: ATX TV Festival Reveals 2026 Pitch Competition &... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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John Travolta on Taking Lessons From Quentin Tarantino and Mike Nichols for Directorial Debut
The superstar is in the director's chair for an hour-long adaptation of his 1997 children's novel 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach.'
The big picture: John Travolta on Taking Lessons From Quentin Tarantino... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Tilt It Golf planned for Nintendo Switch
Tilt It Golf is heading to Nintendo Switch, publisher Untold Tales and developer Kutki Cave have announced. The project should be wrapped up for this summer. Tilt It Golf is a bite-sized physics-based twist on mini-golf. Instead of traditional golf, the game is about tilting t...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Freeze-dried reagents and hand-powered hardware bring biomanufacturing to remote labs
Researchers at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, working with collaborators around the world, have demonstrated the effectiveness of a suite of low-cost, portable biotechnology tools designed to improve access to laboratory research and diagnostics in...
The big picture: Freeze-dried reagents and hand-powered hardware bring biomanufacturing to... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Original ‘Baywatch’ Stars Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard Join Reboot at Fox
Two more “Baywatch” OGs have been cast in the upcoming reboot at Fox. Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard will guest star in the new series, reprising their respective roles as lifeguards Jack “J.D.” Darius and April Giminski. Bergin had a lead role in “Baywatch” Seasons 8-11 and...
The big picture: Original ‘Baywatch’ Stars Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Baywatch’ Sets Return Of Michael Bergin & Kelly Packard In Original Roles
Baywatch continues to add original actors to its new Fox continuation series with the addition of Michael Bergin and Kelly Packard. Bergin and Packard will play lifeguards Jack “J.D.” Darius and April Giminski, respectively. JD and April were in Hobie’s (Stephen Amell) rookie...
The big picture: ‘Baywatch’ Sets Return Of Michael Bergin & Kelly... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it?
Prepare for a spectacular sight, as the second full moon of May meets the red star Antares this weekend.
Why it matters: Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Universal Music Group Officially Rejects Bill Ackman’s $64 Billion Takeover Bid
The board of Universal Music Group has rejected an unsolicited $64 billion takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital, the company announced on Friday. The move comes a day after key shareholder Vincent Bollore urged UMG to reject the offer. The “Board of Direct...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Hacks’ Goes Out on Its Own Terms
In its audacious series finale, the comedy series chose silence, grief, and a one-liner over a tidy sendoff — and mostly stuck the landing.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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What happens when companies become too AI-pilled?
The people deciding that AI can replace your job are also the ones least likely to understand what your job truly involves, according to Box founder Aaron Levie, who pointed to this as an example of “AI psychosis.” Indeed, ClickUp recently cut 22% of its workforce for AI agent...
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘Terrifier’ Creator Damien Leone Partnering With Sam Raimi on ‘Tortures of the Damned’ for Lionsgate
Lionsgate has picked up “Tortures of the Damned,” the next horror project from “Terrifier’s” Damien Leone. The studio and filmmakers are keeping the plot under wraps, but given that Leone is the demented mind behind Art the Clown, it’s a pretty safe bet the bodies will pile up...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Russia warns war costs are ravaging its finances while Ukrainian ‘drone overmatch’ sends Putin’s forces reeling in new phase of combat
Economic growth is also stagnating, with GDP expected to tick up just 0.4% this year, down from a previous view for 1.3%.
Why it matters: Russia warns war costs are ravaging its finances... hints at where the money is moving.
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Google fixes several bugs in Gemini usage limits that burned through quotas too fast
A bug in Google's Gemini app caused just one or two Omni videos to eat up the entire usage quota. Google has fixed the bug, Ultra members now get twice as many video generations, and failed requests are no longer charged. Google also plans to add more transparency around other...
Why it matters: Google fixes several bugs in Gemini usage limits... marks a new chapter in AI development.
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Diablo 4 Is Making Mythic Uniques Nothing Special
Diablo 4 Season 14 will dramatically reimagine how Mythic Uniques work, and it's a change that doesn't seem to be sitting well with many in the game's community. Since Diablo 4's launch, a handful of Mythic Uniques have been the best, and rarest, items in the entire game, w...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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What Exactly Caused That Loud Boom in South Carolina?
A huge noise rattled part of the state on Thursday. Multiple theories have been put forward, but the mystery remains.
The big picture: What Exactly Caused That Loud Boom in South... — advances our understanding of the world.
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How ‘PUBG Mobile’ Built a Cross-Generational Global Empire
Eight years in, the competitive game turned creator platform continues to innovate in its live-service model
The big picture: How ‘PUBG Mobile’ Built a Cross-Generational Global Empire — taps into a cultural moment.
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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
The big picture: Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her... — demands attention beyond borders.
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‘Terrifier’ Director Damien Leone Heads to a Studio for Next Film ‘Tortures of the Damned,’ with Sam Raimi Producing
Lionsgate has acquired the horror film that Leone will write, direct, and produce after he finishes "Terrifier 4."
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Trump floated the idea of a 15% government stake in a massive railroad merger
Trump did not name any specific companies, but Union Pacific's pending acquisition of Norfolk Southern is the only known railroad deal currently in progress.
Fortune reports: Trump floated the idea of a 15% government... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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DOJ sues states that rejected ICE requests for undercover license plates
DOJ keeps accusing ICE monitoring sites of doxing, but evidence remains scarce.
Ars Technica reports: DOJ sues states that rejected ICE requests for... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Designing catalysts during synthesis could speed cleaner fuels and greener industry
The synthesis of materials can serve as a tool for developing smart, adaptive electrocatalysts. This rapidly evolving field of research involves in-situ analytics, data-driven discoveries and autonomous robotics. These new approaches could accelerate the discovery of long-last...
Why it matters: Designing catalysts during synthesis could speed cleaner fuels... opens new research frontiers.
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Vast botanical data help solve Darwin's puzzle of why some exotic plants become pests
There's a conundrum that has perplexed biologists since Charles Darwin himself. Why do some exotic species take off as invasive pests while others don't?
Why it matters: Vast botanical data help solve Darwin's puzzle of... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame
Send the pool guy packing. Let one of these robotic buddies maintain your water quality instead.
Wired reports: The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Tech companies desperately want to film you doing chores
This week, an AI training startup called Shift said it would clean New Yorkers' homes for free. It has plans to expand into other cities as well, including London, and looking around my flat, I get the appeal. But there's a catch. There's always a catch. In exchange for the cl...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
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SentinelOne stock drops 6% as cyber firm trims headcount to boost AI investments
SentinelOne reported earnings after the bell Thursday and issued lackluster guidance for the current quarter and full-year.
CNBC reports: SentinelOne stock drops 6% as cyber firm trims... — this may shift market dynamics.
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One company reportedly spent $500 million on Claude in one month after failing to cap AI usage
An unnamed company allegedly blew half a billion dollars on Claude licenses in a single month because nobody set usage limits. Cases like this show that without real AI expertise in model selection and context engineering, productivity promises just turn into runaway costs. Th...
The big picture: One company reportedly spent $500 million on Claude... — could accelerate the AI arms race.
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40 Years on, Synth Icons Book of Love and “Boy” Still Hit Like a Spell
The Philadelphia art-school quartet behind one of the most hypnotic songs of the '80s reflects on queer anthems, the AIDS crisis and why their music keeps ending up in horror movies.
The big picture: 40 Years on, Synth Icons Book of Love... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Live lyrics now available in CarPlay with new app update
Musixmatch, a popular third-party lyrics app for iPhone, is out with a big update today. You can now use Musixmatch to follow along with lyrics via CarPlay when listening to Apple Music or Spotify. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Sleeping Dogs May Never Get The Sequel It Deserves, But Here’s The Next Best Thing
With Hitman developer IO Interactive at the helm of 007 First Light, there was an expectation that the new James Bond game would be a showcase for what the developer does best: intricately crafted levels and worlds that run with clockwork precision. What I wasn't expecting was...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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After Nvidia’s $20B not-aqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq reportedly raising $650M
Chipmaker Groq is looking to raise $650 million in internal funding as it pivots from hardware to focus more on AI inference, the process of refining the way AI models respond to prompted requests, per Axios.
The big picture: After Nvidia’s $20B not-aqui-hire, AI chip startup Groq... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block
Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.
Why it matters: Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits... demands attention beyond borders.
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IceCube detects break in cosmic neutrino spectrum, ruling out simple power-law model
A new study published in Physical Review Letters by the IceCube Collaboration reports evidence that the energy spectrum of astrophysical neutrinos is not a simple straight line.
Phys.org reports: IceCube detects break in cosmic neutrino spectrum, ruling... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Citizens as political actors, not individual consumers: New study calls for tighter advertising regulations
Commercial marketing oriented toward sustainability is not compatible with degrowth, even when it promotes consuming less. That is the conclusion of a study by ICTA-UAB and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Phys.org reports: Citizens as political actors, not individual consumers: New... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental Vaccine Without Consent
The babies were part of a vaccine trial for a respiratory virus in the 1960s and died shortly after. Their families said they had been unaware of the trial until recently.
The big picture: Suit Says Black Infants Were Subjected to Experimental... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Apple has five new products coming that could launch at WWDC
Apple will unveil iOS 27, the new Siri, and a lot more in just over a week. But will any new hardware launch at WWDC? We’re currently expecting a software-only slate of announcements, but here are five upcoming Apple products with the best chance of surprising us at WWDC. ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
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Roth IRA owners may need a second retirement account to claim the new Saver's Match
The Saver's Match program, which starts in 2027, is for lower- and moderate-income retirement savers — but Roth IRA owners may face a hurdle to get the money.
CNBC reports: Roth IRA owners may need a second retirement... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Postal Service proposes requiring states to provide mail-in ballot voter lists
USPS issued the proposal one day after a judge declined to block Trump’s mail-voting order, allowing implementation efforts to continue.
The big picture: Postal Service proposes requiring states to provide mail-in... — may shift market dynamics.
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ThermoWorks' Gravitas scale has a detachable display and a 20-minute memory
Thermometer company ThermoWorks is putting its reputation for accuracy on the line with its first kitchen scale.
Why it matters: ThermoWorks' Gravitas scale has a detachable display and... could change how developers build software.
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Exclusive: Microsoft is building a super app that combines coding, chat, and other Copilot AI tools
The project is being spearheaded by new Copilot chief Jacob Andreou, as Microsoft seeks to streamline its lineup of AI tools amid competition from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
The big picture: Microsoft is building a super app that combines... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Catch the scalpers who get rich flipping Pokémon TCG cards in this very vindictive shop management game
You're A Scalper, Aren't You? is a collectible card shop management sim dedicated to punishing the terrible, awful, no-good people who buy up popular or hard-to-find cards, and sell them on at massively inflated prices. Certainly, it's one of the more vengeful job sims I've en...
Why it matters: Catch the scalpers who get rich flipping Pokémon... is generating hype in the community.
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Xbox Showcase Won’t Have Next-Gen Helix News
The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 7 will not feature announcements about the Project Helix console. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty said on the latest Xbox Podcast that Microsoft also won't share much about the company's broad strategy plans for its future under t...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
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'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
Why it matters: 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to... demands attention beyond borders.
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She & Him Announce 2026 “Pump Up the Volumes Tour”
Their first US tour in four years arrives after the resurgent "I Thought I Saw Your Face Today" became their first Billboard Hot 100 hit. She & Him Announce 2026 “Pump Up the Volumes Tour” Eddie Fu
Why it matters: She & Him Announce 2026 “Pump Up the... taps into a cultural moment.
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Fable reboot delayed to 2027 amid reported GTA 6 'worries'
Playground Games' much-anticipated reboot of Fable has been delayed. It's now set to release in February 2027. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Fable reboot delayed to 2027 amid reported GTA... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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In This Moment to Headline “Taste of Chaos” Tour with Hollywood Undead, Unleash Single “Sleeping With the Enemy”: Stream
I See Stars, Vana, and Melrose Avenue will provide support on the fall outing. In This Moment to Headline “Taste of Chaos” Tour with Hollywood Undead, Unleash Single “Sleeping With the Enemy”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: In This Moment to Headline “Taste of Chaos”... — this could define this era of music.
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Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation
A public spat between Microsoft and an independent security researcher reopens a long-running debate over who is responsible for securing software.
Why it matters: Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with... is one to watch for the industry.
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Stream On This Week: Chill Times with Good Friends — Also, Nicolas Cage Is Spider-Man
Here's what to stream the weekend of May 29th. Stream On This Week: Chill Times with Good Friends — Also, Nicolas Cage Is Spider-Man Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence of Sound reports: Stream On This Week: Chill Times with Good... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Antihydrogen mirrors hydrogen in upgraded spectrum test, narrowing cosmic mystery
University of Calgary researchers are a part of a group who just got one step closer to solving a mystery of the universe. Dr. Timothy Friesen, Ph.D., an associate professor of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science, and his team led a new measurement comparing the sp...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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Lesley Manville Was This Year’s New Kid On The Broadway Block – And Her Debut Was A Classic: Tony Watch Q&A
Lesley Manville might just be a prime candidate for a new Mandela Effect: Surely many of us would bet the going equivalent of a farm in our certainty that the great stage actor has a long and distinguished Broadway career. We would lose the farm, but at least the distinguished...
The big picture: Lesley Manville Was This Year’s New Kid On... — is generating industry buzz.
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Netflix’s Vegas Drama Series ‘The Roman’ Adds Shalom Brune-Franklin & Jimmy O. Yang
Shalom Brune-Franklin (Dune: Prophecy) and Jimmy O. Yang (Interior Chinatown) have landed roles in The Roman, Netflix’s new Vegas drama series from creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien (Billions, Super Pumped), which Oscar Isaac headlines and exec produces. Brune-Franklin...
Deadline reports: Netflix’s Vegas Drama Series ‘The Roman’ Adds Shalom... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Indie Film Zine ‘Ritual’ Launches In L.A. With Contributors Edgar Wright’s End-Credit Playlist & Patton Oswalt’s ‘Seen It, Now Read It’ Essays
In an era dominated by endless digital scrolling and algorithmic recommendations, a new physical publication is arriving to give moviegoers a tangible connection back to cinema culture. Ritual, an independent film zine dedicated to celebrating movies in all their forms, has o...
Why it matters: Indie Film Zine ‘Ritual’ Launches In L.A. With... is generating industry buzz.
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‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession,’ and Why Two Gen Z Horror Directors Are Taking Over Hollywood
On this week's episode of "Screen Talk," we wrap up the Cannes Film Festival and dive into the horror phenomena scaring up big box office.
The big picture: ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession,’ and Why Two Gen Z Horror... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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