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Asia markets fall as Treasury yields climb and Iran tensions linger
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday as investors weighed elevated bond yields and renewed geopolitical tensions.
The big picture: Asia markets fall as Treasury yields climb and... — may shift market dynamics.
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WhatsApp working on messages that disappear once you’ve read them
WhatsApp users will soon be able to set disappearing messages to vanish after the recipient has read them. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: WhatsApp working on messages that disappear once you’ve... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Goldman Sachs says AI and energy resilience are creating a North-South divide in Asian markets
North Asian markets are outperforming South Asian markets, supported by stronger fiscal ability and AI developments, Goldman said.
Why it matters: Goldman Sachs says AI and energy resilience are... signals changing business strategies.
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U.S. Treasurys are now firmly in the 'danger zone,' strategists say
U.S. Treasurys are in a "danger zone" as surging long-term yields raise fears that sticky inflation could begin spilling over into equities, strategists said.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
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Paul Schrader Tried Courting an AI Girlfriend: “When I Persisted, She Terminated Our Conversation”
The writer/filmmaker says he was trying to "understand male/female interaction in our matrix." Paul Schrader Tried Courting an AI Girlfriend: “When I Persisted, She Terminated Our Conversation” Chris Coplan
The big picture: Paul Schrader Tried Courting an AI Girlfriend: “When... — could define this era of music.
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Survey reveals students' mixed feelings about writing with artificial intelligence
Most students use AI—but their attitudes toward it are ambivalent. On the one hand, they see it as helpful for working more efficiently, broadening their knowledge, and overcoming writing difficulties. On the other, they worry about becoming overly dependent on it and losing i...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘Beaches’ Sets Early Broadway Closing Date After Tony Award Noms Shutout
The ebb tide is nigh for Broadway’s Beaches. The musical based on the 1988 Garry Marshall movie has set an early closing date after getting blanked at the Tony Awards nominations a couple of weeks ago. The last day at this beach will be May 24. The show starring Jessica Vosk a...
Why it matters: ‘Beaches’ Sets Early Broadway Closing Date After Tony... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Billy Joel Blasts Unauthorized Biopic: “Legally and Professionally Misguided”
Joel said the project, which is being directed by 'Michael' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' editor John Ottman, doesn't have his music or life rights.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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These backyard solar panels saved me $20/mo on my power bill - here's my setup
With an 820W solar setup, you can save up to 130kWh a month. I did with Anker's Solix F3800 Plus.
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Why Don’t We Singer Jack Avery’s Ex Charged With Hiring a Hitman to Kill Him
Gabriela Gonzalez, a social media influencer, is alleged to have plotted with her father and a boyfriend to have the singer killed.
The big picture: Why Don’t We Singer Jack Avery’s Ex Charged... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Jung Kook’s Most Daring Hobby Inspired a Calvin Klein Collab: How to Shop BTS Star’s CKJK Capsule Online
The limited-edition line launched today and is available to purchase now on Calvin Klein's website.
Billboard reports: Jung Kook’s Most Daring Hobby Inspired a Calvin... — this could define this era of music.
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How to Remove Nonconsensual Intimate Images Under the Take It Down Act
Social media platforms that don't remove nonconsensual videos or photos may face enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission.
Why it matters: How to Remove Nonconsensual Intimate Images Under the... could change how developers build software.
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AI-driven framework enables precise prediction of RNA splicing and isoform usage
RNA is the means of translating the genetic code embedded in DNA into proteins, which serve as enzymes, transporters, signaling molecules, receptors, structural components, regulators, and gene-expression controllers, among many other roles. Yet one gene is not limited to prod...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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Another Trump victory: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary
President Donald Trump had targeted Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., for opposing GOP priorities.
CNBC reports: Another Trump victory: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Joey Bada$$ Stars in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Trailer as Major Character Returns for Final Season: Watch
Raising Kanan, which is executive produced by 50 Cent, comes to an end with season 5 this summer.
Why it matters: Joey Bada$$ Stars in ‘Power Book III: Raising... is making waves across platforms.
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Tale of Dark Lands heading to Nintendo Switch
Sometimes You today announced a partnership with Satur Entertainment to bring Tale of Dark Lands to Nintendo Switch. It’s due out on June 2, 2026. Tale of Dark Lands is a magical fantasy action RPG with a low-poly style. In the game, players will experience a story in which a ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Tale of Dark Lands heading to Nintendo Switch — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Nicolas Winding Refn Gets Lost in His Own Private Filmmaking Hell with This David Lynch-on-Bad-Acid Disaster
"Her Private Hell" takes up where "The Neon Demon" left off — or maybe I should say where "Twin Peaks: The Return" left off, since the new movie plays like a knockoff of David Lynch at his most bafflingly obscure crossed with the hellscape fetishism of Gaspar Noé crossed with ...
Variety reports: ‘Her Private Hell’ Review: Nicolas Winding Refn Gets... — this is generating industry buzz.
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‘Rick And Morty’ Movie In Early Development At Warner Bros.; Jacob Hair In Talks To Direct
Warner Bros. is in early development on a Rick and Morty movie, with franchise veteran Jacob Hair in talks to direct, Deadline can confirm. Plot details are under wraps. Dan Harmon, who co-created the Adult Swim show with Justin Roiland, has alluded to plans for a “a super bad...
Why it matters: ‘Rick And Morty’ Movie In Early Development At... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.
BBC Business reports: Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Loot is too good in co-op RPG Fellowship, so its devs are trying to convince players why making it worse is better
Fellowship's limited build variety is about to change for the better.
Why it matters: Loot is too good in co-op RPG Fellowship,... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.
BBC Science reports: UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts stretch NOAA to the breaking point
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, all it takes is one big storm hitting a populated area to make it a bad hurricane season.
Why it matters: Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but... opens new research frontiers.
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Birds clap in the dark to flirt: Nightjars reveal a hidden language of sound
Some birds sing to attract a mate. Others dance or display colorful feathers. But in the moonlit forests and shrublands of northern Argentina, one bird courts romance by snapping its wrists together, producing a sharp clapping sound scientists have puzzled over for decades. No...
Why it matters: Birds clap in the dark to flirt: Nightjars... advances our understanding of the world.
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Billy Joel Blasts Planned Biopic Billy & Me, Confirms It Won’t Have Music Rights
A representative for the artist confirms that "Billy Joel has not authorized or supported this project in any capacity." Billy Joel Blasts Planned Biopic Billy & Me, Confirms It Won’t Have Music Rights Liz Shannon Miller
Why it matters: Billy Joel Blasts Planned Biopic Billy & Me,... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Android 17’s ‘Continue On’ will let you move tasks between devices, like Apple’s Handoff
Google is setting the stage for Android’s version of Apple Handoff, with the new “Continue On” feature in Android 17 set to let you move tasks seamlessly between Android devices. more…
The big picture: Android 17’s ‘Continue On’ will let you move... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".
BBC World reports: Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries and sports scores on your wrist
Amid the flurry of today's Google I/O announcements, Google shared details about Wear OS 7, the next major update to its smartwatch platform. To help you keep track of things like deliveries and sports scores, Wear OS 7 will get the iPhone-style Live Updates that were introduc...
The Verge reports: Wear OS 7 will keep track of deliveries... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘Everytime’ Review: An Intriguingly Understated Grief Drama Delivers Its Best Moments a Bit Too Late
The third feature from Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner ('The Trouble With Being Born') chronicles a family in the wake of a major tragedy.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Everytime’ Review: An Intriguingly Understated Grief Drama Delivers... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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SpaceX picks Goldman Sachs for lead left position on record-breaking IPO, sources say
SpaceX has picked Goldman Sachs to lead what's expected to be a record-setting IPO.
Why it matters: SpaceX picks Goldman Sachs for lead left position... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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SIRT6 protein could protect against age-related breakdown in chromatin, possibly help reverse aging
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have successfully restored youthful patterns of DNA organization in the livers of old mice, reversing key molecular features associated with aging. The study, published in Nature Communications, identifies the protein SIRT6 as a powerful prot...
Why it matters: SIRT6 protein could protect against age-related breakdown in... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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How Himalayan storms humidify the upper atmosphere
A recent study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences has uncovered a detailed mechanism through which intense storms over the Himalayas contribute to increasing moisture in the lower stratosphere—a layer of the atmosphere crucial to global climate regulation. The resea...
Phys.org reports: How Himalayan storms humidify the upper atmosphere — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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‘Beaches’ Musical to Close on Broadway After Getting Zero Tony Nominations
“Beaches, A New Musical” will play its final Broadway show on May 24 after just 28 previews and 38 regular performances at the Majestic Theatre. “Beaches” began previews on March 27 and opened at the Majestic on April 22. Since then, the show has struggled to sell enough ticke...
The big picture: ‘Beaches’ Musical to Close on Broadway After Getting... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Cannes Film Festival 2026: Read All Of Deadline’s Movie Reviews
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is underway with French filmmaker Pierre Salvadori’s The Electric Kiss serving as the opening-night pic. Among the headline filmmakers debuting new works on the Croisette this year are previous Palme d’Or winners Cristian Mungiu and Hirokazu Kore-...
Deadline reports: Cannes Film Festival 2026: Read All Of Deadline’s... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Intrepid tails—fluke photos confirm humpback whales mount 14,000 km open ocean crossing to breeding grounds
An international team of scientists have documented, for the first time, humpback whales traveling between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil, crossing more than 14,000 kilometers of open ocean. The findings set new records for the greatest distances ever confirm...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Google's Content Revenue Reaper Is Coming for Video Creators on YouTube
Commentary: Just as AI Overviews are starving digital publishers of search traffic, AI-driven YouTube features will likely trigger a drop-off in video creation.
Bottom line from CNET: this could change how developers build software.
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Billy Joel’s Rep Denounces Upcoming Biopic: ‘Legally and Professionally Misguided’
A rep for the singer said that Joel "has not authorized or supported" the making of the John Ottman-directed film Billy & Me
Why it matters: Billy Joel’s Rep Denounces Upcoming Biopic: ‘Legally and... could define this era of music.
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Plex is tripling the price of a lifetime pass to $750 after doubling it last year
I am dying to know how much money Plex is about to make the next six weeks charging people to stream their own video from their own homes. Today, it's giving every prospective customer until July 1st to lock in a lifetime subscription at today's rates - before it triples the p...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Fish and Wildlife Service Clears a Weedkiller, Saying It Won’t Cause Extinction
The finding effectively paves the way for continued use of atrazine, a widely used herbicide that has been linked to birth defects and cancer in humans.
NY Times Science reports: Fish and Wildlife Service Clears a Weedkiller, Saying... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.
BBC Business reports: Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1796 on May 20
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1796 on May 20 appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 20
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1074 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 20 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 20 taps into a cultural moment.
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Fetty Wap, French Montana, Ice Spice, DaBaby & Rick Ross Lead Hot 97 Summer Jam 2026 Lineup
Set for New Jersey's Prudential Center in July, Cash Cobain, G Herbo & Max B will also perform.
Billboard reports: Fetty Wap, French Montana, Ice Spice, DaBaby &... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Revealing the invisible: A new baseline for Salish Sea diatoms answers a global call
As primary producers at the base of marine food webs, diatoms are key indicators of environmental change, providing critical insight into the health and resilience of the Salish Sea bioregion. A team of Canadian scientists has recently compiled a new, consolidated checklist of...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Framed answer today – here’s the solution for May 20
You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for May 20 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms
The evolution of tiny arms in several groups of meat-eating dinosaurs was likely driven by the development of strong, powerful heads, which were used to attack prey, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Cambridge University.
Phys.org reports: Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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All Latin Songs & Albums Inducted Into the National Recording Registry
From Pérez Prado's "Mambo No. 5" to Linda Ronstadt's Canciones de Mi Padre, these releases represent the diverse contributions of Latin artists to the American songbook.
Billboard reports: All Latin Songs & Albums Inducted Into the... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Andy Garcia’s Passion Project ‘Diamond’ Sparks 9-Minute Ovation In Cannes: “I Could Not Think Of A More Sacred Place Than Here To Share This Very Personal Journey”
Andy Garcia’s passion project Diamond sparked a nine-minute ovation in Cannes on Tuesday evening as the star set down at the festival in the company of co-stars Vicky Krieps and Rosemarie DeWitt. Billed as a love letter to L.A. and a homage to the film noir of the past, the qu...
The big picture: Andy Garcia’s Passion Project ‘Diamond’ Sparks 9-Minute Ovation... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Senate advances measure to end military action in Iran in rebuke to Trump
The war with Iran has now blown past the 60-day requirement under the War Powers Act for the president to seek the authorization of Congress.
CNBC reports: Senate advances measure to end military action in... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal
Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They’re certainly not alone.
Wired reports: Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Now that Subnautica 2 is out, the most wishlisted game on Steam is… a game that's been out for almost 2 years?
It's Schrödinger's game: it is both unreleased and yet one of the most popular games on Steam.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Google gives first glimpse of new AI glasses ahead of fall launch
At its annual developers conference, Google offered a first look at its audio smart glasses that will be available later this year.
Why it matters: Google gives first glimpse of new AI glasses... hints at where the money is moving.
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Warner Bros.’ Clockwork Closing In on Park Chan-Wook’s ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek,’ With Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei
Warner Bros. new specialty label Clockwork is in exclusive negotiations for a North American deal for starry Western “The Brigands of Rattlecreek,” directed by Cannes jury president Park Chan-Wook. The long-gestating project, which was one of the buzziest packages in Cannes, i...
Why it matters: Warner Bros.’ Clockwork Closing In on Park Chan-Wook’s... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Amazonian cocoa has a new edge: Two standout cultivars could change how growers fight witches' broom
Witches' broom disease, caused by the fungus Moniliophthora perniciosa, decimated cocoa crops in southern Bahia state, Brazil, in the 1990s. It was even the subject of a local soap opera and continues to plague the chocolate industry in the Amazon region. However, a recent stu...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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America's last-mile delivery divide: How geography has shaped the nation's shift to online shopping
New research shows that Americans' use of home delivery continues to be split sharply along geographic lines, with shoppers in urban areas remaining more reliant on home delivery than rural households. In a new study published in the International Journal of Physical Distribut...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘Rick and Morty’ Movie: Series Veteran in Talks to Direct for Warner Bros.
Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland created Adult Swim's sci-fi animated show that debuted in 2013.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Rick and Morty’ Movie: Series Veteran in Talks... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Every new tool and AI model from Google I/O you can try for free
Google announced a boatload of new AI-powered features at its I/O keynote, but most of them will launch behind paywalls.
Mashable reports: Every new tool and AI model from Google... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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The Chicks’ Natalie Maines Blasts Donald Trump in Scathing Message: ‘Our Democracy Is Disappearing Right Before Our Eyes’
Maines calls Trump a "fugly slut" in her Instagram caption.
Why it matters: The Chicks’ Natalie Maines Blasts Donald Trump in... taps into a cultural moment.
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‘Beaches’ Musical to Close After Being Shut Out of Tony Nominations
The show began previews at the Majestic Theatre March 27, ahead of an April 22 opening date, but has failed to catch on with audiences and with critics, who delivered mixed to negative reviews.
The big picture: ‘Beaches’ Musical to Close After Being Shut Out... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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The 45+ Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to My Dad’s Biggest Fan (Me)
From app-controlled paper airplanes to custom billiards-room signs, these are the Father’s Day picks worth gifting this year
Why it matters: The 45+ Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to... taps into a cultural moment.
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‘Masters of the Universe’ Star Nicholas Galitzine on Eating Whatever He Wanted to Lose His He-Man Body and Having a ‘Great Time’ Making ‘Red, White & Royal Wedding’
Nicholas Galitzine may have seen all his strict dieting and hard work at the gym pay off to transform into He-Man for “Masters of the Universe,” but he didn’t mind when that training came to an end. “I had to go into a movie three weeks later where the director said, ‘I need y...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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Searching for Cancer Cures Is Part of Google's AI Story. It Deserves to Be More Than a Footnote
Commentary: Forget "Ask YouTube." Google should prioritize the AI work it's doing in science.
CNET reports: Searching for Cancer Cures Is Part of Google's... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Andy Garcia’s Neo-Noir ‘Diamond’ Earns 7-Minute Ovation at Cannes
Andy Garcia’s long-gestating passion project “Diamond” earned a warm seven-minute long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night, bringing a dose of old-school Hollywood glamour to the Croisette with a sprawling ensemble cast led by Vicky Krieps and Rosemar...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Max-severity flaw in ChromaDB for AI apps allows server hijacking
A max-severity vulnerability in the latest Python FastAPI version of the ChromaDB project allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on exposed servers. [...]
The big picture: Max-severity flaw in ChromaDB for AI apps allows... — should prompt a review of your own security.
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Clockwork Is Cooking: WB Specialized Division Acquires Park Chan-wook’s Next Film with Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, and Pedro Pascal
The Western "The Brigands of Rattlecreek" sold as a package out of the Cannes market and will be released theatrically.
The big picture: Clockwork Is Cooking: WB Specialized Division Acquires Park... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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California’s Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive
Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.
Wired reports: California’s Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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One Of The Last Surviving Writers On The Original Star Trek Is Returning As Part Of A New, Massive 60th Anniversary Comic
David Gerrold, who wrote the episode 'The Trouble with Tribbles,' is one of many writers and artists working on the upcoming IDW anthology book
Kotaku reports: One Of The Last Surviving Writers On The... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Warming accelerates ecological state shift and loss of kelp forest along Maine coast
The loss of dense kelp forests along the Maine coast—and the northward proliferation of small, carpet-like turf algae in its place—is accelerating as the ocean warms, according to new research by scientists at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.
The big picture: Warming accelerates ecological state shift and loss of... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Quantum-scale simulations and AI uncover promising 2D perovskites for future energy tech
Researchers at Clarkson University are advancing the use of artificial intelligence and computational physics to accelerate discovery of next-generation materials for quantum technologies, optoelectronics, and renewable energy applications.
Phys.org reports: Quantum-scale simulations and AI uncover promising 2D perovskites... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Google I/O 2026 live: Our takes on Gemini 3.5, Spark, Android XR, and more
We're reporting live from Mountain View at Google's annual developer conference today. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
ZDNet reports: Google I/O 2026 live: Our takes on Gemini... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What?
Welcome to a "profound moment for humanity," according to Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, who closed out Google I/O's keynote presentation on Tuesday, saying: Google's cutting-edge research and products will help unlock AGI's incredible potential for the benefit of the ent...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
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Upstash for Redis vs Supabase vs Neon: Which One Fits Vibe Coding Workflows in 2026?
Not all database platforms are built for the same job.Not all database platforms are built for the same job. Here is how Upstash, Supabase, and Neon actually differ — and which one fits your vibe coding workflow in 2026. The post Upstash for Redis vs Supabase vs Neon: Which On...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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Apple’s global F1 ambitions hit roadblock as Sky extends U.K. and Italy rights
As Comcast-owned Sky moves early to lock down its F1 media rights in the U.K. and Italy, Apple may be facing an even more competitive path to expanding its Formula One deal beyond the U.S. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: Apple’s global F1 ambitions hit roadblock as Sky... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Mya Discusses How Classic ’80s Funk Inspired New Album ‘Retrospect’ and Why Going Independent Changed Her Approach to Music
When Mya began conceptualizing what would become her ninth album “Retrospect,” she knew she needed to subsume herself in a sound that both played to her performance strengths and spoke to where she’s at in life. “I wanted to turn it up a notch,” she tells Variety of the funk-p...
Why it matters: Mya Discusses How Classic ’80s Funk Inspired New... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Integrated solar reactor paves way to make 'clean' chemicals, plastics and food using solar energy
A new study led by Dr. Lin Su of Queen Mary University of London, published today in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, describes a new integrated solar reactor in which engineered Escherichia coli (E. coli) are grown directly inside the same liquid that converts CO...
Phys.org reports: Integrated solar reactor paves way to make 'clean'... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Sports And News & Documentary Emmys Partner With YouTube For Streaming Of Upcoming Ceremonies
YouTube will partner with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to stream next week’s Sports and News & Documentary Emmys. The Sports Emmys will stream live on May 26, and the News & Documentary Emmys will be shown on May 27-28 on the NATAS YouTube channel, star...
Deadline reports: Sports And News & Documentary Emmys Partner With... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Mainstream anime moments can create big business opportunities
Anime has gone mainstream in the United States, drawing millions of fans who spend big money on conventions, streaming, gaming, and merchandise. But anime is no longer reserved just for cosplayers. Now, businesses and sports franchises are increasingly tapping into anime cultu...
The big picture: Mainstream anime moments can create big business opportunities — advances our understanding of the world.
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How the Cast and Crew of ‘Ponies’ Use Good Production Design Like Spies
The showrunners, production designer, and lead actors of 'Ponies' tell IndieWire about embedding clues and characterization into the show's '70s Moscow setting.
IndieWire reports: How the Cast and Crew of ‘Ponies’ Use... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 has a bouncy new animation for Quick Settings [Video]
Google is updating Android 17’s Quick Settings in the latest beta release with a fun new animation that’s a little bit bouncy. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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The Hisense 75-inch E7 Cinema Series TV is over $500 off ahead of Memorial Day — buy for $749.99 at Amazon
Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 42% on the Hisense 75-inch E7 Cinema Series at Amazon.
Why it matters: The Hisense 75-inch E7 Cinema Series TV is... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Bring classic Microsoft Office apps to your Mac without subscriptions for just $45
Work smarter, not harder with some help from this lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021.
Mashable reports: Bring classic Microsoft Office apps to your Mac... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Heidi Gardner, William H. Macy to Star in Dramedy ‘The Swimming Lesson’ (Exclusive)
Set to launch production this summer, writer-director Casey Twenter's feature focuses on a single mom returning to her childhood home.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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‘Diamond’ Review: Andy Garcia Writes, Directs & Stars In Clever And Entertaining Contemporary Homage To Film Noir – Cannes Film Festival
You think you know what Andy Garcia’s Diamond is going to be right from the opening scenes as we meet ’40s-style, fedora-wearing private eye Joe Diamond (Garcia), who looks, talks and walks like he is in a film noir, the kind of B&W Bogart and Mitchum regularly gravitated to. ...
The big picture: ‘Diamond’ Review: Andy Garcia Writes, Directs & Stars... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Will Her Daughter Be Safe at Pali High as It Rebuilds From LA Wildfires?
It’s a nightmare faced by families all around Los Angeles: After wildfire smoke blanketed homes, schools and offices with toxic chemicals, when is it OK to go back?
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this opens new research frontiers.
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OpenAI announces new Guaranteed Capacity offering for customers to secure compute
Altman said OpenAI will make sure it leaves enough capacity available for its products like ChatGPT and its coding assistant Codex.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 now defaults screen recording to your last-used app
After appearing for the first time in Android 17 Beta, Google’s screen recorder menu now defaults to an option that most people want to use. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.
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Verizon DBIR: Enterprises Face a Dangerous Vulnerability Glut
Verizon's "2026 Data Breach Investigations Report" ("DBIR") finds that exploits are now involved in 31% of initial access for breaches, while patching lags too far behind the bad guys.
Dark Reading reports: Verizon DBIR: Enterprises Face a Dangerous Vulnerability Glut — this should prompt a review of your own security.
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The long awaited Civilization 7 Test of Time update is here, bringing a huge suite of changes with it
The day that all of you Civvers have been hoping for is here. Firaxis have been promising Civilization 7's Test of Time update for a while now, and as I write these words into existence, that very update is available for you to download, complete with the most requested featur...
The big picture: The long awaited Civilization 7 Test of Time... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Fed to hike? When traders see a rate increase coming
Traders on prediction market platforms see increasing odds that an interest rate hike from the central bank comes by July 2027.
CNBC reports: Fed to hike? When traders see a rate... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Rousey Vs. Carano Leads Heavyweight Global Audience For Netflix’s Latest Fight Night
Netflix had another successful fight night over the weekend. The streamer raked in 12.4M Live + 1 viewers globally for its triple main-card event on Saturday, peaking with 17M viewers to watch Ronda Rousey defeat Gina Carano, per a combination of data from VideoAmp and interna...
Deadline reports: Rousey Vs. Carano Leads Heavyweight Global Audience For... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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We react to Google I/O 2026
What better way to unwind from a two-hour keynote presentation than to pore over the weirdest and wildest details, from a Gmail bot you can converse with to DeepMind's leader saying the singularity is near. The Vergecast went live right after the show, with senior AI reporter ...
Why it matters: We react to Google I/O 2026 may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Cybercrime service disrupted for abusing Microsoft platform to sign malware
Microsoft says it has disrupted a malware-signing-as-a-service (MSaaS) operation that abused the company's Artifact Signing service to generate fraudulent code-signing certificates used by ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals. [...]
The big picture: Cybercrime service disrupted for abusing Microsoft platform to... — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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Congress Could Require EV Drivers to Pay $130 a Year for Road Maintenance
A bipartisan bill would ask electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid drivers to pay annual fees because they don't pay gas taxes.
Why it matters: Congress Could Require EV Drivers to Pay $130... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Broadway’s ‘The Book Of Mormon’ Now Expected To Resume Performances May 27
UDPATE: Broadway’s The Book of Mormon has bumped back its post-fire return date to Wednesday, May 27, after repair work at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre took longer than expected this past weekend, producers say. Venue owner ATG Entertainment and the show’s producers said in a st...
Why it matters: Broadway’s ‘The Book Of Mormon’ Now Expected To... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Hasbro cancelled a D&D game from the Jedi: Fallen Order director
Giant Skull and Stig Asmussen aren't making a Dungeons and Dragons game after all.
The big picture: Hasbro cancelled a D&D game from the Jedi:... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Laser processes to enable robust, miniaturized beam sources for quantum technology
In the HiPEQ project, a consortium of industry and research partners has developed new laser-based approaches to enable miniaturized, robust beam sources for quantum technology. Among others, the consortium also used lasers to grow novel optical insulator crystals. The project...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Protected areas that help wildlife often do little for the soil fungi on which plants depend
Governments around the world conserve plants and animals in part by setting aside land. Whether as wilderness reserves or as resource management zones that allow industrial activities such as logging, 17.4% of the planet's land offers some measure of protection. These protecte...
Phys.org reports: Protected areas that help wildlife often do little... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Kevin Hart Netflix Roast Edged Out In Ratings By 2024 Roast Of Tom Brady
Kevin Hart’s roast at Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 came in just under the streamer’s 2024 roast of Tom Brady in Week 1 viewership. Whereas The Roast of Tom Brady notched 13.8M global views during its first week on Netflix, hitting #1 on the English-Language Top 10, Hart’s roast...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Cannes: Exclusive Photos of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Seth Rogen, Riley Keough and More Stars at the Fest
A small but impressive cavalcade of stars descended on Cannes — and stopped at The Hollywood Reporter Studio at Meta House. Photographed by Guy Aroch.
The big picture: Cannes: Exclusive Photos of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Seth Rogen,... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘Forza Horizon 6’ Is Now Available for Xbox: Here’s Where to Buy the Racing Game Online
After five years between games, the sixth main “Horizon” installment in one of the best racing games for Xbox is available to download and play right now. If you’re a fan of the “Forza Horizon” series, then you’re going to be excited for “Forza Horizon 6” from Playground Games...
Variety reports: ‘Forza Horizon 6’ Is Now Available for Xbox:... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Reviews Make It Sound Perfect For People Going Into It With The Right Level Of Curiosity
Breezy and charming, the latest Switch 2 exclusive could be the best new Yoshi game in years
Why it matters: Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Reviews Make It... signals what players want next.
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Tactics RPG Diorama Break confirms Nintendo Switch release
After raising enough funds on Kickstarter, Studio Massimo Gauthier has confirmed plans to bring Diorama Break to Nintendo Switch. The game was able to raise about $70,000 in total. Along with funding the game itself, hitting the Kickstarter goal secured a Nintendo Switch versi...
Why it matters: Tactics RPG Diorama Break confirms Nintendo Switch release is generating hype in the community.
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Warner Bros Production EVP Kevin McCormick To Exit After Second Stint At Studio, Sets Producer Deal On The Lot
EXCLUSIVE: Longtime Warner Bros production veteran Kevin McCormick is departing the studio for a producing deal on the lot that encompasses both movies and stage productions. First up for him: Warner Bros’ reboot of The Bodyguard. McCormick’s most recent title was EVP Producti...
The big picture: Warner Bros Production EVP Kevin McCormick To Exit... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants "data in near real time"
FBI will pay vendors to help it track and search for vehicles nationwide.
Why it matters: FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras,... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Park Chan-Wook Western ‘Brigands Of Rattlecreek’, With McConaughey, Butler, Pascal And Tang Wei, Selling To Warner Bros’ Clockwork Out Of Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: This was always going to be one of the hottest packages at the Cannes market, and now Warner Bros’ new label Clockwork has beaten out rivals to take The Brigands of Rattlecreek off the table in a North American deal pegged in the mid-teen millions. The studio is in ...
The big picture: Park Chan-Wook Western ‘Brigands Of Rattlecreek’, With McConaughey,... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026
Google expands Gmail’s AI Inbox with conversational voice search, letting users ask Gemini to find buried email details.
Why it matters: You can now talk to your Gmail inbox,... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fight Card Averages 12.4 Million Viewers on Netflix
The much anticipated Netflix MMA card headlined by Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey pulled in an estimated audience of roughly 12 million viewers. The Netflix/Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) card drew an average minute audience (AMA) of 12.4 million Live+1 viewers globally, per Vid...
Why it matters: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fight Card Averages... is generating industry buzz.
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The future of Google is a search box that does everything
Last year, after watching Google's I/O keynote, I wrote that it felt like Google's future was Google googling. After watching this year's I/O keynote on Tuesday, I don't think Google just wants to google for you - I think it wants to do everything for you, all from a search bo...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Tony-Nominated Pulitzer Winner ‘Liberation’ Announces London Production
Bess Wohl’s Liberation, the Tony nominated play and 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner, will be produced in London next year, producers announced today. Producers Daryl Roth, Eva Price, and Rachel Sussman made the announcement, and Liberation will be presented by them in association w...
The big picture: Tony-Nominated Pulitzer Winner ‘Liberation’ Announces London Production — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3: System UI adds more blur to Pixel
After introducing with the Material 3 Expressive redesign last year, Google is adding more blur to the system UI with Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3. more…
9to5Google reports: Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3: System UI adds... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Radar polarimetry: Time machine to glacial ice and rising sea levels
A review paper led by researchers from the University of St Andrews highlights the transformative potential in the use of radar in polar research to predict future sea levels.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Beyond 0 and 1: Ferrotoroidic material can store four magnetic states
Today's computers store information using only two values: 0 and 1. But as electronic devices become smaller and reach their limits, scientists are searching for new ways to pack more information into the same space. One idea is to use magnetism. In some materials, atoms behav...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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How To Unlock The Bioreactor In Subnautica 2
Do you want to unlock the Bioreactor in Subnautica 2? This massive fixture creates energy for your base, and all you need to do is put a few fibers and fuels to keep it running. That said, you still need to scan a bunch of blueprints for it.Table of Contents [hide]Subnautica 2...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
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How To Grow Plants In Subnautica 2 - Growbed Blueprint Location Guide
Are you curious about how to grow plants in Subnautica 2? Various types of alien flora can be collected and harvested for all sorts of use. However, you must first find an object known as a Growbed.Table of Contents [hide]Subnautica 2 base guide - Growing plants via the Growbe...
Why it matters: How To Grow Plants In Subnautica 2 -... may set a new standard for the genre.
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‘Pluribus’ lead Rhea Seehorn joins upcoming Apple Original Film ‘Running’
Rhea Seehorn has joined her second Apple Original project, signing on as part of the cast for the upcoming film ‘Running.’ Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: ‘Pluribus’ lead Rhea Seehorn joins upcoming Apple Original... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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‘Off Campus’ Star Belmont Cameli Has Been Waiting for His Leading Man Moment
The 28-year-old actor stars as NHL-bound college hockey player Garrett Graham in the new Prime Video romance series, and he’s not wasting a second of this experience.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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How to use Google’s new AI agents to go beyond your standard searches
Google is launching AI-powered “information agents” that can monitor topics in the background and proactively alert users to updates and changes.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling for every user
Good news! Discord's hundreds of millions of users now have their communications scrambled, so not even Discord can see them.
Why it matters: Discord enables end-to-end encrypted voice and video calling... could change how developers build software.
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Bolt CEO says he let go of his entire HR team for creating problems that didn’t exist: ‘Those problems disappeared when I let them go’:
Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow says a culture of “entitlement” forced a sweeping reset—including cutting the HR team, he says, which was “creating problems that didn’t exist.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Mach Industries just spent $50M to solve a major defense tech problem
Mach says the acquisition meaningfully improves unit economics across its five vehicle programs at exactly the moment the company is starting to scale.
The big picture: Mach Industries just spent $50M to solve a... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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From teen hacker to Iron Dome researcher, this founder raised $28M to fight AI phishing
Ocean, an agentic email security platform, claims its AI can thoroughly analyze the context of every incoming email to detect fraud and impersonation attempts.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Windows Zero-Day Barrage Continues After Patch Tuesday
YellowKey, GreenPlasma, and MiniPlasma add to the growing list of vulnerabilities a security researcher disclosed over the past six weeks.
The big picture: Windows Zero-Day Barrage Continues After Patch Tuesday — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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Teyana Taylor to Host ‘Through Her Lens’ Conversation at 2026 Tribeca Festival – Film News in Brief
Oscar and Grammy-nominated performer Teyana Taylor is set to host a talk during the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Presented by the Through Her Lens: the Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program, the talk is part of Tribeca’s Storytellers Series and will take place on June 7 at 2 p.m....
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Hironobu Sakaguchi Shares His Surprise At Everyone Hating On Final Fantasy 6 Remake AI Slop
He followed up his tweet praising an AI-generated fan trailer for a Final Fantasy VI remake with AI-sloppified work of his own
Bottom line from Kotaku: this signals what players want next.
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Trump's past tax returns get protection from IRS enforcement under 'lawfare' fund settlement
President Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a fund that can compensate allies who were targeted under the Biden administration.
CNBC reports: Trump's past tax returns get protection from IRS... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop
The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.
Why it matters: Google to release first smart glasses since Google... is one to watch for the industry.
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