Following similar legislature in his native Vermont, singer-songwriter supports "The Great Divide Act" combating speculative tickets, resale fees, and more
The big picture: Noah Kahan Backs Massachusetts Bill Limiting Ticket Resale... — could define this era of music.
Smoke from more than 800 blazes has prompted air quality concerns in Toronto, New York and large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota.
BBC World reports: Canada wildfires spread smoke across North America, sparking... — this demands attention beyond borders.
CD sales are apparently going up, reportedly thanks to fans realizing they're an affordable way to support their favorite artists. According to a new report from research firm Luminate, 16.3 million CDs were sold in the first half of 2026 in the US, a 16 percent increase year-...
Why it matters: Why are CD sales suddenly growing again? reshapes the tech landscape.
While ticket prices for the Spain vs. Argentina final have soared, the third-place England vs. France match has dipped significantly in the last week
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
We're expecting some curveballs at Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event. Here's everything we know.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Kimi is launching K3, a multimodal open-weight model with 2.8 trillion parameters and one million tokens of context. In the company's own benchmarks, it comes close to Claude Fable 5 and GPT 5.6 Sol while beating Opus 4.8 and GLM 5.2, in some cases by a wide margin. The model ...
Why it matters: Kimi's open model K3 nears GPT-5.6 Sol and... raises questions about AI's role.
"Artists alone could not tackle the market manipulation of secondary resellers," Kahan said on Thursday, commending Massachusetts for taking action.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Paramount Skydance began to lay out its legal argument Thursday against an antitrust lawsuit brought by a dozen states, calling it “one of the weakest merger challenges in modern antitrust history.” Paramount’s lawyers filed an opposition to the states’ motion for a temporary ...
The big picture: Paramount Slams States’ Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Merger... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
From Shakira to Los Ramblers, here are the top World Cup anthems, including a few gems that have gotten lost to time
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The 570-megapixel Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera (DECam) captures a vibrant scene filled with swirls and stars reminiscent of Van Gogh's The Starry Night. This new cosmic masterpiece features the glowing nebula NGC 6729 on the left and the globular star clu...
Why it matters: The starry night redux: Dark energy camera captures... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
In mid-May, Google announced Gemini 3.5 Flash at I/O 2026 and said the Pro version would arrive in June. On stage, Google said it was “showing great improvements.” That deadline has passed with no update on when to expect it.
The big picture: Gemini 3.5 Pro delays due to coding performance,... — is one to watch for the industry.
Mary Jo Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
BBC World reports: Mary Jo, mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner,... — this has global implications.
Kris Jenner’s mother Mary Jo Shannon has died, Jenner shared on Instagram. She was 91. “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” Jenner wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to ...
Variety reports: Kris Jenner’s Mom MJ Dies at 91: ‘I... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The techie titans who grabbed our attention and our Oscars in The Social Network 25 years ago are ready to capture our screens again. Their forays are omniscient as well as ominous. In upcoming movies like The Social Reckoning and Artificial or in myriad books and TV shows, th...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has announced that Liz Hannah, co-creator and co-showrunner of Netflix’s The God of the Woods, will direct on the show alongside Cory Finley, Meera Menon and Quyen Tran. Each will tackle two episodes of the eight-episode drama, based on the New York Times be...
Deadline reports: Cory Finley, Meera Menon & Quyen Tran Join... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
“Hey @fifaworldcup that vocal line sure sounds familiar” The post Metal band Mutoid Man call out the official 2026 FIFA World Cup theme song for sounding “familiar” to one of theirs appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Metal band Mutoid Man call out the official... — could define this era of music.
Federal investigators say a Model 3 in Katy, Texas was on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) when the driver slammed the accelerator to 100%.
The big picture: Runaway Tesla that crashed into a grandmother’s living... — reflects a broader economic trend.
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.
Why it matters: Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A flaw in Anthropic's Claude for Chrome browser extension could allow a malicious extension to trigger predefined AI actions by simulating user clicks, potentially allowing it to abuse Claude's access to connected services such as Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Sales...
Why it matters: Claude Chrome extension flaw lets malicious extensions trigger... should prompt a review of your own security.
Goblin Cleanup will be appearing on consoles, including Nintendo Switch 2, Team17 and Crisalu Games announced today. Expect to see it in 2027. Goblin Cleanup is a co-op cleaning game. As a professional cleaner, you’ve been hired by the dungeon manager to clean and prepare the ...
The big picture: Goblin Cleanup announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — is generating hype in the community.
Slowing down could save $26 million and 7.2 million gallons of fuel daily in the U.S., University of Minnesota researchers found.
Fortune reports: Over 120 million car trips, study finds speeding... — this may shift market dynamics.
This week, Fortnite is adding multiple skins based on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey film, including one of Matt Damon as Odysseus. While this is the first time the actor's likeness has been in a video game, that was nearly not the case. Way back in 2008, a little game called...
Why it matters: Matt Damon Is In Fortnite Now, But He... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Jeff Bezos's space company is reportedly sweetening employee stock packages, but workers who leave for a competitor within 18 months could forfeit it all.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
The Guadalquivir is the most important river in Andalusia. Stretching 657 kilometers (408 miles), it forms the backbone of Andalusia, from its source in the Sierra de Cazorla mountains to its mouth in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. These facts, along with its name of Arabic origin (Wa...
The big picture: Can bacteria reveal hidden pollution? New river study... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Buffett’s remarks helped push Google co-founder Larry Page’s net worth above $300 billion as he predicts Google dominating the AI race.
Why it matters: Buffett says AI giants are ‘playing a game... hints at where the money is moving.
Fans can now own the soundtrack in standard and special formats, adding to the growing collection of merchandise celebrating the hit HBO series
Why it matters: Cottage Classics: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Soundtrack Dominates Amazon Charts... is making waves across platforms.
Washington is loosening access as demand surges, blurring the line between treatment and lifestyle upgrade.
Why it matters: Only 12% of testosterone prescriptions are medically necessary... may shift market dynamics.
Director Tristan Wheeler made 'Toronto Apartment' — a scrappy dark comedy about a tenant who subleases his place by the hour to survive — for $10,000, on a $200 camera over 11 days: "I have to use those limitations to my advantage and lean into them."
The big picture: No Money, No Problem: The $10K Toronto Movie... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Oil producers are building or contemplating new pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but this infrastructure is still vulnerable, analysts said.
The big picture: Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't... — reflects a broader economic trend.
It lasted for over 237 days and 10,449 messages, and she's not alone: U.S. losses to romance scams hit $1.3 billion last year.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of a knockout trailer for I Play Rocky, Anthony Ippolito has signed with CAA. I Play Rocky chronicles the underdog backstory behind the ultimate underdog movie, Rocky. Ippolito plays the young Sylvester Stallone, who was so in need of cash that he sold ...
Why it matters: ‘I Play Rocky’ Star Anthony Ippolito Lands At... could reshape the box office conversation.
Shannon made regular appearances on the family's hit reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians
Why it matters: Kris Jenner’s Mom, Mary Jo ‘MJ’ Shannon, Dead... could define this era of music.
A new malicious framework called OkoBot is delivering more than 20 payloads in attacks focused on stealing cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases, credentials, and other sensitive data. [...]
The big picture: New OkoBot framework deploys 20 payloads to steal... — is a wake-up call for digital security.
Alphabet announced the Gemini 3.5 Pro AI in May, saying it was being used internally but wouldn't be ready for a broader rollout until the following month.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
Why it matters: National Academies Report Backs Climate Change Attribution Science could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., wants Todd Blanche to meet with victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before committing his support for the nomination.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
The follow-up to their Among the Living comic adaptation is due out March 16th, 2027. Anthrax and Z2 Announce “NOT: The Illustrated Oral History of Anthrax” Graphic Album Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is also investigating the crash
Why it matters: NTSB investigators confirm Tesla driver overrode Full Self-Driving... reshapes the tech landscape.
The actress has decided it's time for her "next chapter." Chloe Fineman Leaving SNL After Seven Seasons Eddie Fu
The big picture: Chloe Fineman Leaving SNL After Seven Seasons — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Unleash the rage, confront the past. With the fate of humans and mutants hanging in the balance, Logan knows the world needs a hero; however, they’ll have to settle for Wolverine. Experience thrilling set pieces throughout Wolverine’s journey in this global fight for mutant...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
The healthcare giant is working to stabilize margins by shrinking membership, exiting unprofitable contracts and pouring $1.5 billion into AI.
The big picture: UnitedHealth blows past estimates, hikes earnings outlook as... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The Grammy winner will bring early editions of his comic 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee,' and also participate in a fan signing and take part in a live podcast recording.
The big picture: Shaboozey to Make Comic-Con Debut for Comic Tied... — could reshape the box office conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Australian crime drama Scrublands is back for a third season, and we’ve got first look images and casting news. Luke Arnold (Black Sails) and Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her) will return to lead Season 3, which is for Aussie streamer Stan and its broadcast sister 9Ne...
Why it matters: Stan Crime Drama ‘Scrublands’ Gets Third Season; First-Look... signals where Hollywood is headed.
UFC’s July 11 main card telecast featuring the 69-second fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway averaged 6.5 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+. That combined stat is according to Nielsen in the U.S. and Adobe Analytic + Channel Partner in L...
Variety reports: UFC’s McGregor-Holloway Fight Averages 6.5 Million Viewers Across... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Grammy-nominated musical multihyphenate is back with his first new album in almost three years.
Billboard reports: Masego Hits the Reset Button With Soul-Baring New... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The film, directed and produced by DuVernay, will air on Netflix later this year.
IndieWire reports: Ava DuVernay Returns to Documentaries (and to Netflix)... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
"Thank you for an amazing night in a movie theater," the actor and champion of the theatrical moviegoing experience wrote on social media Thursday ahead of the film's official release.
The big picture: Tom Cruise Praises Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’: “I... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
It's the singer's first project since 2024's Quantum Baby.
The big picture: Tinashe Announces New Album ‘Popstar’ & Releases Single... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
"It’s really hard to leave 'SNL' but it does feel like the right time," she wrote. "I’m going to miss it a lot. But the people who work there are my family and that place is my home, and I know I’ll never be too far away."
The big picture: Chloe Fineman Exits ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
From catalog-spanning deep cuts to $20 tickets for students, he's playing some of the most thrilling shows of his career
The big picture: Seven Reasons Why You Should See Jack White’s... — is making waves across platforms.
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
BBC World reports: White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k... — this demands attention beyond borders.
French metal band Gojira has confirmed that its drummer, Mario Duplantier, will not be able to perform on some upcoming shows, and he's being temporarily replaced by Luigi Paraventi. That's right, Luigi is stepping in for Mario. In its announcement, Gojira played up the gam...
GameSpot reports: Luigi Replaces Mario Due To Immigration Issue — this is generating hype in the community.
More than 50 defendants have been on trial in Italy over the 2018 bridge collapse which killed 43 people.
Why it matters: Watch: What to know as Genoa bridge disaster... could reshape the global order.
Jim Cramer and Jeff Marks offered their latest thoughts on the Investing Club's portfolio during the July Monthly Meeting.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
OpenAI trained GPT-Red, an internal-only attacker model, using self-play reinforcement learning against a population of defender LLMs. It beat human red-teamers 84% to 13% on a replicated indirect prompt injection arena, found a novel "Fake Chain-of-Thought" attack class, and ...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Trump Media launched an API to give paying customers real-time access to market-moving Truth Social posts.
Why it matters: Trump Media launches paid data service to help... hints at where the money is moving.
On the heels of their Foreign Tongues album, Jagger and Richards cover the latest issue of Billboard.
Billboard reports: Here’s What the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger &... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
The big picture: Fifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands banner — demands attention beyond borders.
There's a new Street Fighter 6 collaboration about to drop in mid-October that comes with three scents inspired by the "signature moves" of three brawlers from Capcom's fighting game, which, of course, includes Juri--in case you wanted your room to smell like her. The Japan...
The big picture: New Street Fighter 6 Fragrances Let Your Room... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The Canadian rapper has updated his official Amazon "Warehouse" shop with new merch and apparel, including exclusives.
Billboard reports: Drake Drops ‘Iceman’ Merch on His Amazon ‘Warehouse’:... — this could define this era of music.
Kalshi users betting on what President Donald Trump would say during his speeches were reportedly up against tough competition: the president's teleprompter operator. ABC News reports that federal investigators believe Gabriel Perez - Trump's teleprompter operator since 2016 -...
The Verge reports: Kalshi says it caught Trump’s teleprompter operator insider... — this could change how developers build software.
The release date is now in for Roman Sands RE:Build. Today, Serenity Forge and Arbitrary Metric announced that the game is due out for Nintendo Switch on September 16, 2026. It’s actually been four years since we first found out about the project. Originally, it was planned fo...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
A White House teleprompter operator has been placed on leave after he allegedly made around $100,000 from bets on speeches given by President Trump. Gabriel Perez, a technical assistant to Trump and teleprompter since 2016, is reportedly in discussions with the Commodity Futur...
Why it matters: White House Teleprompter Operator Suspended After Banking Around... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Chloe Fineman is leaving “Saturday Night Live.” The actor-comedian best known for her impressions exits the NBC sketch comedy series after seven seasons. “After 7 wonderful seasons at SNL I have decided it’s time for my next chapter,” Fineman wrote in a lengthy Instagram post ...
Why it matters: Chloe Fineman Leaves ‘SNL’ After 7 Seasons: ‘I’m... is generating industry buzz.
His agent, after consulting with the Hollywood actor's family, revealed he died after a bout with pneumonia to dispel misinformation spreading online.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Revealed — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Now rescheduled for fall 2026, the experimental collective's "Eskimo Live!" tour will feature the first-ever live performances of their 1979 album Eskimo. The Residents Announce 2026 “Eskimo Live!” North American Tour Dates Paolo Ragusa
Why it matters: The Residents Announce 2026 “Eskimo Live!” North American... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A new analysis from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Illinois Soybean Association finds that Illinois corn and soybean farmers could lose up to $609 million per year—representing a 3.6% revenue loss—if the state banned the weedkiller glyphosate. The study is...
Phys.org reports: Glyphosate ban could cost Illinois farmers millions annually — this advances our understanding of the world.
Fossil finds are exciting moments that sometimes introduce the world to an ancient mammal or dinosaur that existed millions of years ago. But a longstanding problem in paleontology is that fossils are often incomplete, and subtle differences between certain species, along with...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Kris Jenner’s mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, has died. She was 91. In a post on social media, the Kardashian matriarch shared news that her mother had died on July 16. “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” Jenner posted on Instagram. “There are no words that could ...
Why it matters: Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon Dies: Kris Jenner’s Mom... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Mortgage rates are high, home prices at record levels and consumers stressed. These are all contributing to a drop in existing home sales and builder sentiment.
The big picture: Here's why the housing market is hurting so... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Cyclosporiasis isn’t the only thing spreading across the US. So is anxiety about getting hit with it.
Wired reports: Everyone Thinks They Have the Diarrhea Parasite — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The company endorsed landmark AI transparency laws in California and New York last year, but its head of US state and local policy says they may already be outdated.
Why it matters: Here’s Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate... could change how developers build software.
Google is adding personalized AI avatars to Vids that let users create videos starring a digital version of themselves, alongside Gemini Omni-powered tools for generating and editing videos from prompts and reference images.
Why it matters: Google Vids now lets you star in your... is one to watch for the industry.
Kalshi retained most of the profits, which were more than $90,000, from the trades made on public statements by President Trump.
The big picture: Trump suspends teleprompter operator over Kalshi bets allegations,... — signals changing business strategies.
No login or account will be required in the expanded content hub, which will compete with rivals such as Tubi, Pluto TV and the Roku Channel.
CNET reports: Fandango Amplifies Its Free Streaming Service in Major... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Battlefield 6's next big update, 1.4.1.0, is launching on July 21, introducing Season 4 : Pacific Front and a naval warfare system. The update also brings back a feature that Battlefield hasn't had since 2005's Battlefield 2, and it looks like a Top Gun crossover is coming as ...
The big picture: Battlefield 6 Is Getting A Feature Not Seen... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
SpaceX deorbiting satellites isn't a cause for worry, but scientists are still looking into the environmental impacts of frequent satellite deorbits.
Engadget reports: Don't lose sleep over reports of 260 Starlink... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Khruangbin, Sublime, and Alvvays are also confirmed for the Santa Monica event. Goldenvoice Announces Ocean Way Festival 2026 with The Killers, Jack White, and Olivia Dean Scoop Harrison
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
Jim Root discusses the writing process of the new album in a new interview. Slipknot Working on New Album with Producer Matt Wallace: “We Have So Much Material” Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Slipknot Working on New Album with Producer Matt... could define this era of music.
UPDATED throughout: There was “no altercation” in the Today‘s Midtown Manhattan studio this morning, reps for the NBC morning show now say, though Today is reviewing the “security incident” in which a man entered an unauthorized area to approach anchor Craig Melvin. Security p...
Deadline reports: ‘Today’ Reviewing Security Protocols After Intruder Confronts Anchor... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
It's been a busy week for Homme, including a QOTSA return and a new collaboration with Mastodon The post Shania Twain teams up with Queens Of The Stone Age’s Josh Homme on rebellious new single ‘Faded Blue Jeans’ appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Shania Twain teams up with Queens Of The... — could define this era of music.
This Blink Video Doorbell and Outdoor 4 security camera bundle deal will help you set up a home security system for less.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this reshapes the tech landscape.
EXCLUSIVE: We have the first cast departure following Season 51 of Saturday Night Live, and it’s a big one. Chloe Fineman, one of the NBC sketch comedy’s standout performers in the past few years, is leaving after seven seasons. Fineman already has lined up her next project: s...
Why it matters: Chloe Fineman Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’ After 7... could reshape the box office conversation.
"Without free and fair elections, you don't have a country," Trump said this week when asked to preview the speech.
Why it matters: Trump is set to deliver an election-focused national... hints at where the money is moving.
Roblox's new "Build" feature lets users generate basic games using a single text prompt.
TechCrunch reports: Roblox launches an AI-powered game-creation feature in its... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
In everyday life, people often joke about "stalking" someone on social media or describe someone's behavior as a bit "stalky." But these casual uses of the word can blur the reality of stalking as a serious crime.
Why it matters: Young people are among the most at risk... advances our understanding of the world.
Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) and Kiel University (CAU) have examined immune system function in an early-branching animal—a sea anemone. They discovered that the immune systems of these animals can selectively distinguish between different microor...
Why it matters: Invertebrates can distinguish good from bad bacteria challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Whatever its other breezy benefits might be, Santa Monica has not been much of a music destination since the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium stopped hosting concerts and especially since the beachside city’s famous Twilight Series on the pier came to an end a dozen years ago. Bu...
Why it matters: Santa Monica’s Beach Will Rock With Olivia Dean,... could reshape the box office conversation.
“Family Guy” star Seth Green is a big “Dungeon Crawler Carl” fan who wants it to be known he’d love to join the cast of the live-action TV series — but doesn’t want to use his personal connections to land the part. The show, which was ordered to series at Peacock last month, i...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Twenty years since its release, the LP continues to show how country can mirror real-life, with songs about teen pregnancy, the death penalty, and bad decisions
The big picture: Eric Church’s Debut Album ‘Sinners Like Me’ Is... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
About 185 million SpaceX shares are now sold short, representing roughly 29% of the company's publicly tradable float, according to S3.
Why it matters: Short sellers load up against SpaceX as stock... signals changing business strategies.
Spain’s government is investing €6.4 million ($7.3 million) in newly established Canary Islands animation company Amuse Labs, accelerating the archipelago’s push to become a global base for children’s IP. The deal, structured through state-backed technology investment vehicle ...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Taking place on the Santa Monica Beach in late September, the two-day Ocean Way will also feature sets from Sublime and Alvvays
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
A California Apple user has filed a proposed class action accusing the company of misleading customers about Hide My Email’s privacy protections. Here are the details.
Why it matters: Class action accuses Apple of misleading users about... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Rolling Stones also gave their impression of Olivia Rodrigo's rock music in a new interview
The big picture: Mick Jagger: ‘If Someone Wants to Make Music... — taps into a cultural moment.
Nearly a decade after the discovery of LHS 1140b, a rocky exoplanet in the habitable zone of a nearby low-mass star, a new study reveals that the object may have its own atmosphere.
The big picture: Nearby rocky planet may be replenishing helium from... — advances our understanding of the world.
Candace Bushnell and The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Margaret Josephs are joining the cast of The Golden Life, Season 1. E! has ordered additional episodes of the reality series that reunites the OG cast of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City as they live their...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
For the first time, researchers have developed a way to create chilled molecules containing the radioactive element radium. The resulting laboratory concoctions, generated in part through steps similar to those used to make candy, are poised to help researchers solve one of th...
The big picture: Cold radioactive molecules prepped and readied for physics... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
In a major milestone in the search for life on other planets, astronomers have detected, for the first time, an atmosphere surrounding an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of another star. The finding provides the strongest evidence yet that worlds wi...
Why it matters: In search of life beyond our solar system:... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Hiroshima University researchers have used genome editing to transform red perilla into a green look-alike and simultaneously restructured the plant's chemistry to boost levels of compounds prized for their potential health benefits. The findings point to a new strategy for de...
The big picture: Disrupting single enzyme gene in herb red perilla... — opens new research frontiers.
An international team of researchers, including scientists from Utrecht University and the University of Maryland, has reconstructed the concentration of clumped isotopes of methane in air from the past for the first time. This provides new insights into how atmospheric methan...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Ortega (Big Mistakes), Tim Meadows (Peacemaker) and Dan Bucatinsky (The Comeback) have come aboard for undisclosed roles in Netflix’s 13 Going on 30 reboot. They join the previously announced Emily Bader, Logan Lerman, Adeline Rudolph and Jessica Alba. No wor...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Sept. 26-27 event will be the first major music festival on the city's iconic beach.
The big picture: The Killers, Olivia Dean to Headline Inaugural Ocean... — taps into a cultural moment.
Zombie, or senescent, cells accumulate in our body with age, when we become less able to clear them. But a study in mice suggests that a drug could restore this ability and improve ageing outcomes
The big picture: Restoring ability to remove zombie cells may keep... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
"It's in the habitable zone, which is super exciting for astrobiology and habitability and searching for life."
Why it matters: Astronomers discover 1st atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul might have just signed a moratorium on new AI data centers in the state, but she's not against using the technology herself. During an interview with Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Hochul said that her team is using "AI to analyze every single rul...
The Verge reports: New York governor says she’s using AI to... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Marathon's already announced mid-season 2 update is set to arrive next week, bringing with it the shooter's first proper, albeit experimental, PvE mode, Vault Breaker. A new blog post has gone into a bit more detail as to what you can expect with the new update, with a teaser ...
Why it matters: Marathon's experimental PvE roguelite mode is, bafflingly, only... signals what players want next.
Officials have no timeline for repairs as flooding closes multiple roadways, disrupts Metro bus lines and triggers a sinkhole collapse.
Why it matters: West Hollywood Water Main Break Floods Homes and... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Last year, Apple debuted a new feature called AutoMix in Apple Music. With this year’s iOS 27, the feature is getting a big upgrade with much better transitions than before.
Why it matters: iOS 27 makes one of my favorite Apple... is one to watch for the industry.
Sometimes it feels like keeping your floors clean is one of those never-ending chores, which is why it's nice to have a versatile robot vacuum take it off your hands. The Ecovacs Deebot X11 robovac / mop hybrid is designed to do just that, and it's now $699 ($400 off) at Amazo...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The same area devastated by floods last year - causing more than 130 deaths, including those at Camp Mystic - is once again being hit.
BBC Science reports: At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging... — this opens new research frontiers.
Electronic Arts’ “Skate.” will launch an in-game collaboration with the X Games this month. Running July 21 through Aug. 25, the adrenaline-fueled X Games update will transform the virtual stadium in EA and developer Full Circle’s “skate.” with X Games-inspired challenges and ...
Variety reports: EA’s ‘Skate.’ to Launch X Games-Themed In-Game Event... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Your bank is not going to use a video call to "verify" your password or other secure information.
Why it matters: iPhone Users Beware: Scammers Are Using FaceTime to... could change how developers build software.
After releasing two new options after I/O, Google might soon let you customize Gemini voice across four parameters.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
007 First Light strikes a key balance between keeping James Bond grounded while also placing him in believably outlandish sequences, but for longtime fans of the franchise, the lack of any over-the-top gadgets was sorely missed in the game. That's not to say that developer IO ...
GameSpot reports: 007 First Light Almost Turned James Bond Into... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Roblox says it will soon bring game creation to mobile for the first time. This will allow users to create new playable experiences directly inside the iPhone and iPad app.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Billboard's Makin' Tracks column looks at the writing and recording behind Corey Kent's "Empty Words."
Why it matters: Corey Kent’s ‘Empty Words’ Got His Full Attention,... could define this era of music.
From the iconic gun-barrel sequence to his depictions in formative first-person shooters like GoldenEye, James Bond and guns have, historically, gone hand-in-hand. What's been refreshing about 007 First Light, then, is how it leans much more on physical brawling combat. Thi...
The big picture: Hack And Bash: How 007 First Light Mixes... — is generating hype in the community.
Vox Media Studios (VMS) has signed a multi-year first-look deal with 20th Television, Variety has learned exclusively. Under the deal, VMS and 20th TV will work together to produce scripted and unscripted TV series across all platforms with an emphasis developing shows based o...
Why it matters: Vox Media Studios Inks First-Look Deal With 20th... could reshape the box office conversation.
The collection includes a Jinu doll and six HUNTR/X-inspired figures who also sing.
Why it matters: Mattel’s New ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Dolls Sing ‘Golden’... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Sonos has added some handy quality-of-life updates to its mobile app.
Engadget reports: Sonos brings tab navigation, speaker sorting and more... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Some researchers are leaning into biology for inspiration in computing. In particular, neuromorphic computing offers a brain-inspired approach to hardware that replaces traditional binary processing with systems that function more like neurons and synapses. Now, a new study, p...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Two weeks ago, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology recorded three distinct, short-lived explosions in less than five minutes at Taal Volcano. The eruption sent a column of ash and steam up to 1.2 km (0.75 miles) into the air.
Why it matters: A volcano in the Philippines erupted 2 weeks... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
EXCLUSIVE: Julius Avery, the Australian genre filmmaker behind titles like Overlord and The Pope’s Exorcist, is set to direct the snake-themed survival thriller for 20th Century Studios. This marks the first big development on the project since we broke the news last fall that...
The big picture: Julius Avery To Direct Python Thriller ‘Crush’ For... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
The stripped-back performance came one night after she gave the single its TV debut on the same show The post Watch Phoebe Bridgers return to ‘The Tonight Show’ with tender acoustic version of ‘Lost Boys’ appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
BP Ventures is shutting down, ending a nearly 20-year run that was marked by reportedly lackluster returns.
TechCrunch reports: Oil giant BP shutters its corporate venture arm... — this is one to watch for the industry.
With the release of the two-hour finale that concludes the hit Netflix series, creator Alice Oseman along with Kit Connor, Joe Locke and more of the show's stars reflect on a groundbreaking, decade-long journey and what it means to end their queer love story.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
According to artists and an indie developer, A24 is hitting multiple creators with copyright strikes on Backrooms-themed works unrelated to the film
Kotaku reports: A24 Reportedly Copyright-Striking Backrooms Indie Games And Artwork — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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