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  1. France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacksBBC World
  2. PS5 Linux loader goes public, turning ‘Phat’ consoles into full Linux PCs — build script includes bootable Ubuntu 24.04 image, can output 4K games at 60 FPSTom's Hardware
  3. ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ release will have people skipping work, jokes bossNME
  4. Meta told it's violating EU law by not doing enough to keep children off Facebook and InstagramCNBC
  5. Vince Staples announces ‘Cry Baby’ with thought-provoking single ‘Blackberry Marmalade’: “As the world burns, I have decided to release this album”NME
  6. Laura Dern joins ‘The White Lotus’ cast for season fourNME
  7. Nvidia has quietly announced the 12 GB RTX 5070 mobile in a GeForce driver update, of all thingsPC Gamer
  8. ‘Cantona’: Cinetic To Handle Sales On Cannes-Bound Documentary About Soccer Great, Details RevealedDeadline
  9. Meta isn’t doing enough to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EUThe Verge
  10. UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policiesCNBC

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Vince Staples announces ‘Cry Baby’ with thought-provoking single ‘Blackberry Marmalade’: “As the world burns, I have decided to release this album”

The album marks his seventh LP, and aims to reflect the tension and emotional weight felt across America The post Vince Staples announces ‘Cry Baby’ with thought-provoking single ‘Blackberry Marmalade’: “As the world burns, I have decided to release this album” appeared first ...

Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.

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‘Cantona’: Cinetic To Handle Sales On Cannes-Bound Documentary About Soccer Great, Details Revealed

EXCLUSIVE: Cinetic will handle sales on Cannes-bound documentary Cantona, about soccer great turned actor Eric Cantona. The Cannes Special Screening, one of only three UK films in the festival’s official selection, is directed and produced by David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas (Pe...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Meta isn’t doing enough to keep kids off Facebook and Instagram, rules EU

Meta is breaching Europe's Digital Services Act (DSA) rules by failing to prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram, according to a preliminary decision issued by the European Commission. The Commission announced the ruling on Wednesday after an almost two-ye...

Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.

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The 15 Coolest Movie Cars Ever Put On Screen

Cars in movies are usually more than just four-wheeled transportation. The right vehicle is often a character in its own right, sometimes more memorable than the people it shares the screen with. Some are elegant, some aggressive, and some instantly recognizable from a silhoue...

Bottom line from Den of Geek: this taps into what audiences want right now.

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In historic first, Chinese GPU maker Lisuan Tech becomes only the fourth GPU maker to earn Microsoft WHQL certification — LX 7G100 GPU joins Nvidia, AMD, and Intel as it crosses the WHQL driver finish line, first Chinese firm to earn certification

Lisuan Tech has secured Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certification for its 6nm graphics cards, making it only the fourth company to ever do so.

Why it matters: In historic first, Chinese GPU maker Lisuan Tech... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos

China has suspended new licenses for autonomous vehicles, Bloomberg reports, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. The move comes after dozens of robotaxis operated by Chinese tech giant Baidu ground to a halt in traffic last month in Wuhan, creating chaos. The restr...

Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.

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15 ’80s Teen Movies That Were Way Wilder Than You Remember

The 1980s produced a wave of teen movies that are unmistakably of that era. Many were loved for their relatable feel at the time, but revisiting them now feels stranger, and far more off-putting than we might remember. These films captured a specific moment in culture and film...

The big picture: 15 ’80s Teen Movies That Were Way Wilder... — signals changes in media consumption.

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The Justice Department Has Destroyed Its Voting Rights Section

There were around 30 attorneys in the DOJ's voting section on the day of Donald Trump's second inauguration. Three months later, all but two were gone. Now the election deniers are in control.

Bottom line from Wired: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Even GTA 6's price needs to feel "reasonable", says Take-Two boss: hiking past $70 to match inflation "doesn’t make a whole lot of sense"

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick is once again dancing around the subject of GTA 6's price tag, declining to pin down a figure while pushing back on rumours that the new Grand Theft Auto will cost more than $70 in the USA. Read more

Why it matters: Even GTA 6's price needs to feel "reasonable",... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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CISA orders feds to patch Windows flaw exploited as zero-day

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to secure their Windows systems against a vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks. [...]

Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this is a wake-up call for digital security.

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Locarno: Artist Cindy Sherman Designs 2026 Festival Poster

Veteran American artist Cindy Sherman has designed the official poster for this year’s Locarno Film Festival, which runs from August 5-15.  The poster features a character created by Cindy Sherman, rendered in black and white and wrapped in a yellow leopard-spotted headscarf. ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Ransomware accidentally destroys all files larger than 128KB, preventing decryption — VECT code likely partly vibe coded with AI or used an old code base, security researchers suggest

A ransomware's major flaw meant that files cannot be decrypted because of a programming mistake. It also has several minor issues, showing that its creator may not be as sophisticated as suggested. Still, researchers point out that these can be rectified in future versions of ...

Why it matters: Ransomware accidentally destroys all files larger than 128KB,... reshapes the tech landscape.

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15 Sean Connery Roles Other Than James Bond

Sean Connery became permanently linked to one of cinema’s most famous characters, but his career extended far beyond the 007 franchise. Across several decades, he built a filmography filled with thrillers, adventures, dramas, and memorable supporting turns, all stamped with hi...

The big picture: 15 Sean Connery Roles Other Than James Bond — is generating buzz across social media.

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Whitelands announce split: “We have seen and done a lot of unforgettable things that we’ll hold dear in our hearts for years to come”

“We cannot thank all of you enough for loving our music over the years” The post Whitelands announce split: “We have seen and done a lot of unforgettable things that we’ll hold dear in our hearts for years to come” appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Whitelands announce split: “We have seen and done... could define this era of music.

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GitHub rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in less than six hours

GitHub employees fixed a critical remote code execution vulnerability in less than six hours last month. Wiz Research used AI models to uncover a vulnerability in GitHub's internal git infrastructure that could have allowed attackers to access millions of public and private co...

Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.

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The best VPN services for iPhone in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Your iPhone content and web activities say a lot about you. Use one of our top tried-and-tested VPNs to keep your information private and to boost your online security.

ZDNet reports: The best VPN services for iPhone in 2026:... — this could change how developers build software.

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20 Movies from the ’70s That Could Never Get Greenlit Today

Studios weren't afraid to take risks in the 1970s, often producing results that could never pass muster today. Filmmakers were given room to explore controversial themes, flawed characters, and general dysfunction. Many of these projects reflected a society that just doesn't e...

Den of Geek reports: 20 Movies from the ’70s That Could Never... — this captures the public's attention.

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"A next-gen Steam Deck would do the same": Valve are already eyeing Steam Controller hardware upgrades to reuse in future handhelds

The Steam Deck’s influence on the new Steam Controller could scarcely be more obvious, the gamepad looking as if the Deck’s two grip sections were cleaved off and stitched together by Valve’s maddest hardware vivisectionists. That said, no small amount of the Steam Controller’...

Why it matters: "A next-gen Steam Deck would do the same":... may set a new standard for the genre.

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Meta will beam sunlight from space to power AI data centers, solar-collecting satellites will orbit 22,000 miles above Earth — firm reserves 1 Gigawatt of orbital solar energy and 100 Gigawatt-hours of long-duration storage

Meta has announced plans to help power its AI data centers using sunlight beamed from space through a partnership with Overview Energy, alongside a 100 GWh long-duration storage deal with Noon Energy, as the AI industry’s energy demands continue to surge.

The big picture: Meta will beam sunlight from space to power... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Aimee Lou Wood Pokes Fun at ‘SNL’ Teeth Sketch Ahead of Hosting U.K. Version: ‘This Is All Just One Big Set-Up to Humiliate Me, Then?’

“White Lotus” star Aimee Lou Wood has addressed the “SNL” teeth-controversy head-on ahead of her “SNL U.K.” hosting gig this weekend. To recap: Last April the original “Saturday Night Live” saw Sarah Sherman parody Wood’s character from “White Lotus” by donning a pair of enlar...

Why it matters: Aimee Lou Wood Pokes Fun at ‘SNL’ Teeth... is generating industry buzz.

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Sara Driver’s ‘The Odd Enchantment Of Madam P’ To Star Maria De Medeiros, Trine Dyrholm, Emily Beecham, Tom Austen, Mathieu Amalric, Alex Descas, Aurélia Thiérrée, Orion Lee & More

EXCLUSIVE: Filming has recently wrapped in northern Portugal on feature drama The Odd Enchantment Of Madam P, starring Maria de Medeiros (Pulp Fiction), Trine Dyrholm (Queen Of Hearts), Emily Beecham (Little Joe), Tom Austen (Django series), Mathieu Amalric (The French Dispatc...

Deadline reports: Sara Driver’s ‘The Odd Enchantment Of Madam P’... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Cannes: European Film Promotion Reveals 20 Producers on the Move

This year's cohort reflects "the breadth and vitality of contemporary European filmmaking" and "underscores a strong focus on female-driven storytelling."

The big picture: Cannes: European Film Promotion Reveals 20 Producers on... — is generating industry buzz.

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Ariana Grande announces new album ‘Petal’: “Something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging”

It will be released on July 31, after she kicks off her first tour dates since 2019 The post Ariana Grande announces new album ‘Petal’: “Something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging” appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Ariana Grande announces new album ‘Petal’: “Something that... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Critical cPanel Authentication Vulnerability Identified — Update Your Server Immediately

cPanel has released security updates to address a security issue impacting various authentication paths that could allow an attacker to obtain access to the control panel software. The problem affects all currently supported versions, according to an alert released by cPanel o...

Bottom line from The Hacker News: this should prompt a review of your own security.

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3D action adventure platformer Dracamar announced for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

March 11: Petoons Studio has announced Dracamar, which is slated for Nintendo Switch. The game launches in April. Dracamar is a colorful 3D action adventure platformer inspired by classic PS2-era games and Mediterranean culture. Players will go on a quest to face the evil Drag...

The big picture: 3D action adventure platformer Dracamar announced for Nintendo... — signals what players want next.

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Some Film & TV Companies Imposing “Strict Internal Controls” On Artificial Intelligence – ScreenSkills UK Report

Some UK film and TV industry organizations are imposing “strict internal controls” around artificial intelligence, according to a new report from training body ScreenSkills. The report, which examined skills gaps in the industry and found many to be predicting layoffs in the n...

Why it matters: Some Film & TV Companies Imposing “Strict Internal... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Nanoscale device generates continuous electricity from evaporating water and some sunlight — paves the path for battery-free sensors, wearable electronics, and more

Researchers at Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a nanoscale device that generates continuous electricity from evaporating water, with heat and sunlight boosting the process.

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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With Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, Nvidia reveals what really goes into a modern multimodal model

Nvidia releases Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, an open multimodal model for text, image, video and audio. Not only the performance is exciting, but also a look at the training data: it comes from Qwen, GPT-OSS, Kimi and DeepSeek OCR, among others. The article With Nemotron 3 Nano Omni,...

Why it matters: With Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, Nvidia reveals what... highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Sheffield DocFest Unveils 2026 Public Program: Over 100 World, International, European Premieres, Oscar-Stature Filmmakers, 100th-Birthday Tribute To David Attenborough

Sheffield DocFest, the UK’s leading documentary film festival, will be welcoming some of nonfiction film’s biggest talents to the 33rd edition of the international event. The full public program announced Wednesday features the latest work from Oscar winners Ahmir “Questlove” ...

The big picture: Sheffield DocFest Unveils 2026 Public Program: Over 100... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Dove Ellis live in London: a captivating voice

Alexandra Palace Theatre, April 28, 2026: the enigmatic Irish indie-folk artist keeps fans on their toes with unreleased tracks and an unpredictable approach The post Dove Ellis live in London: a captivating voice appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Dove Ellis live in London: a captivating voice is making waves across platforms.

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Cyberpunk 2077 gets a whole new ending thanks to a mod aimed at folks keen on riding off into the sunset with potential partner Judy Alvarez

I'd class few of Cyberpunk 2077's endings as unflinchingly happy, most are at least a bit bittersweet - as you might expect, given the grave situation the game's protagonist finds themselves in. If you've ever wished the one added with the Phantom Liberty DLC was a tad more up...

The big picture: Cyberpunk 2077 gets a whole new ending thanks... — is generating hype in the community.

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General Motors is adding Gemini to four million cars

General Motors is planning to bring Google's Gemini AI assistant to around four million vehicles across the US. Model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles with Google built-in will be eligible for the AI upgrade, which will be rolled out via over-th...

Why it matters: General Motors is adding Gemini to four million... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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50-foot ancient snake discovered in India may be one of the largest ever

A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may rank among the largest ever to slither across Earth. Named Vasuki indicus, this ancient giant lived around 47 million years ago and is estimated to have stretched an astonishing 11 to 15 meters long—rivaling the legendary Tit...

ScienceDaily reports: 50-foot ancient snake discovered in India may be... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Scientists Unveil ‘Long Lost’ Map for Smell

The odor receptors in the nose are not distributed at random but organized in a precise spatial pattern, two new studies reveal.

Bottom line from NY Times Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Vari Align Desk Chair Review (2026): Breathable, Comfy, Low Cost

The comfortable new office chair from standing-desk pioneer Vari strikes a delicate balance between support and simplicity. Petite people might find it too roomy, though.

The big picture: Vari Align Desk Chair Review (2026): Breathable, Comfy,... — is one to watch for the industry.

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‘Palestine 36’ Leads Nominations For 10th Critics Awards For Arab Films

Annemarie Jacir’s award-winning film Palestine 36 leads the nominations for the 10th edition of the Critics Awards For Arab Films, which were announced today. The annual prizes, organized by the Arab Cinema Centre (ACC), have been voted on by a record 307 Arab and internationa...

Deadline reports: ‘Palestine 36’ Leads Nominations For 10th Critics Awards... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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The Murky Ethics of Swimming With Killer Whales

Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern.

The big picture: The Murky Ethics of Swimming With Killer Whales — opens new research frontiers.

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Kneecap – ‘Fenian’ review: headline-grabbing trio reach power and maturity

The Belfast rappers blast through all the noise with the energy of The Prodigy, Massive Attack and Burial on Dan Carey-produced second album to cement their place and reclaim their identity The post Kneecap – ‘Fenian’ review: headline-grabbing trio reach power and maturity ap...

Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.

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A.I. Bots Told Scientists How to Make Biological Weapons

Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces.

Bottom line from NY Times Science: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Tribeca Horror ‘Recluse’ Lands at Blue Finch Films for Worldwide Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)

U.K. sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has taken on worldwide sales rights to “Recluse,” Henry Chaisson’s horror feature slated to world premiere in the Escape From Tribeca section of the Tribeca Film Festival in June, with the company set to launch the title at t...

Why it matters: Tribeca Horror ‘Recluse’ Lands at Blue Finch Films... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance

At WIRED Health, British surgeon Ara Darzi said AI is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant infections. But a lack of incentives means innovation may not reach patients.

The big picture: How AI Could Help Combat Antibiotic Resistance — reshapes the tech landscape.

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‘Dhurandhar’ Part One Lands Japanese Release

The first Dhurandhar film will be released in Japan on July 10.  The July release marks the film’s first theatrical run in the Asian country.   Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh as Hamza Ali Mazari, whose real identity is Jaskirat Singh Rangi, as he pursues an undercover operatio...

Deadline reports: ‘Dhurandhar’ Part One Lands Japanese Release — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws to KEV

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added two security flaws impacting ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerabilities ar...

The Hacker News reports: CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws... — this should prompt a review of your own security.

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Banijay Rights Boards Robson Green’s BBC Detective Drama ‘The Northumbria Mysteries’

EXCLUSIVE: Robson Green’s upcoming BBC detective drama The Northumbria Mysteries is coming to the international market after Banijay swooped for the rights. Set against the sweeping Northumberland coastline and surrounding market towns, the drama centers on an unlikely crime-s...

Why it matters: Banijay Rights Boards Robson Green’s BBC Detective Drama... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Microsoft says backend change broke Teams Free chat and calls

Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that prevents some Microsoft Teams Free users from chatting and calling others. [...]

Why it matters: Microsoft says backend change broke Teams Free chat... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Aimee Lou Wood Wastes No Time In Roasting ‘SNL’s Teeth Sketch Ahead Of ‘SNL UK’ Hosting Duties

Aimee Lou Wood has immediately confronted the elephant in the room as she prepares to host Saturday Night Live UK this weekend. In a promo video ahead of the show, the Sex Education and White Lotus star roasted a 2025 SNL sketch, which she described at the time as “mean and un...

Why it matters: Aimee Lou Wood Wastes No Time In Roasting... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers

The pace of tropical forest destruction slowed in 2025 after record losses the year before but remained at worrying levels equivalent to 11 football fields per minute, researchers said Wednesday.

The big picture: Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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A one-in-a-million supernova seen five times could reveal the Universe’s true speed

A spectacular cosmic event nicknamed “SN Winny” could help solve one of astronomy’s biggest mysteries: how fast the universe is expanding. This rare superluminous supernova, located 10 billion light-years away, appears five times in the sky thanks to gravitational lensing, cre...

Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

Why it matters: United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec hints at where the money is moving.

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Dom Bird’s New Indie Lands Debut Greenlight With Extended Series Of BBC’s ‘Marvellous Miniature Workshop’ Presented By New Radio 2 Breakfast Host Sara Cox

Dom Bird’s new indie EarlyBird has landed its first commission, an extended edition of BBC series The Marvellous Miniature Workshop. The Gladiators exec and former Amazon MGM Studios UK unscripted chief is behind a 20-episode order of the show that sees a team of expert miniat...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane to Star in ‘The Lives of Others’ Stage Adaptation on the West End

Keira Knightley, “Bridgerton” star Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane (“The Hours,” “Game of Thrones”) are set to lead a stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s Oscar-winning 2007 film “The Lives of Others” on London’s West End. Adapted and directed by Olivier wi...

Why it matters: Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane to... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Nepali Drama ‘Shakti’ Sets Prime Video Debut in U.S. and U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)

“Shakti,” the debut narrative feature from filmmaker Nani Sahra Walker, will make its digital bow on Prime Video across the U.S. and U.K. on May 22, with a trailer unveiled ahead of the launch. Buffalo 8 handles distribution. The film unfolds in Kathmandu, where a mother races...

The big picture: Nepali Drama ‘Shakti’ Sets Prime Video Debut in... — is generating industry buzz.

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Meta FAIR Releases NeuralSet: A Python Package for Neuro-AI That Supports fMRI, M/EEG, Spikes, and HuggingFace Embeddings

Introducing NeuralSet: Meta's Simple, Fast, and Scalable Python Package That Bridges Neuroscience and AI The post Meta FAIR Releases NeuralSet: A Python Package for Neuro-AI That Supports fMRI, M/EEG, Spikes, and HuggingFace Embeddings appeared first on MarkTechPost.

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Rebel Wilson Denies Dumping Phone Ahead Of ‘The Deb’ Trial & Says Alleged Sexual Harassment Complaint Was “Nightmare Situation”

Rebel Wilson has endured a second day of searching questions, as the Pitch Perfect star defends her integrity during a defamation trial in Sydney, Australia. Wilson is being sued by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actress in her directorial debut The Deb, over allegations that sh...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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smol-audio: A Colab-Friendly Notebook Collection for Fine-Tuning Whisper, Parakeet, Voxtral, Granite Speech, and Audio Flamingo 3

smol-audio Is the Audio AI Cookbook Practitioners Have Been Waiting For The post smol-audio: A Colab-Friendly Notebook Collection for Fine-Tuning Whisper, Parakeet, Voxtral, Granite Speech, and Audio Flamingo 3 appeared first on MarkTechPost.

Why it matters: smol-audio: A Colab-Friendly Notebook Collection for Fine-Tuning Whisper,... raises questions about AI's role.

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The uncomfortable truth about AI and the American worker

Workers fear the robots are coming for their jobs. New research shows the opposite — and why that might actually be more unsettling.

Why it matters: The uncomfortable truth about AI and the American... hints at where the money is moving.

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A Coding Implementation on Document Parsing Benchmarking with LlamaIndex ParseBench Using Python, Hugging Face, and Evaluation Metrics

In this tutorial, we explore how to use the ParseBench dataset to evaluate document parsing systems in a structured, practical way. We begin by loading the dataset directly from Hugging Face, inspecting its multiple dimensions, such as text, tables, charts, and layout, and tra...

The big picture: A Coding Implementation on Document Parsing Benchmarking with... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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The Boys Tricked Everyone With its Big Season 5 Cameos

This article contains spoilers for The Boys season 5 episode 5. Supernatural fans were intrigued to find out earlier this year that the final season of The Boys would feature a long-awaited reunion. Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins were set to guest star alongside Jensen Ackl...

Bottom line from Den of Geek: this captures the public's attention.

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The Boys Season 5 Episode 5 Review: Mess Served Hot

This review contains spoilers for The Boys season 5 episode 5. It’s kinda hard to know where to start with this episode, since it’s nonlinear and tells a day’s worth of stories from different character perspectives. Unfortunately, while some are certainly better than others, t...

Bottom line from Den of Geek: this reflects shifting cultural trends.

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Producers on the Move Program Reveals Cannes Candidates With Credits Including ‘Sirât,’ ‘September 5,’ ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood,’ ‘DJ Ahmet’

European Film Promotion and its member organizations have revealed the 20 up-and-coming producers selected for the 27th edition of its networking program Producers on the Move, taking place during the Cannes Film Festival. The credits of the selected participants include “Sirâ...

The big picture: Producers on the Move Program Reveals Cannes Candidates... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Israel’s ‘Significant Other’ Set To Be Remade In France Several Years After Nicola Shindler Produced UK Version Starring Katherine Parkinson

EXCLUSIVE: Your Honor producer yes Studios has struck its latest international deal for Significant Other, the hit Israeli TV show that became a UK series starring Katherine Parkinson. Babylone Hills Productions and Screenline Productions (Culte) will adapt Significant Other i...

Deadline reports: Israel’s ‘Significant Other’ Set To Be Remade In... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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How to solve Rathma's puzzle in Diablo 4

Complete A Blade's Weight in the Temple of Light.

The big picture: How to solve Rathma's puzzle in Diablo 4 — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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2026 AAM Awards: All The Winners

Kasey Chambers was on hand to present Melita Hodge with the Legacy Award.

The big picture: 2026 AAM Awards: All The Winners — shows where the music business is headed.

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Scientists just found the Milky Way’s edge and it’s closer than expected

Scientists have uncovered the true boundary of the Milky Way’s star-forming region using stellar “age mapping.” They found a telltale U-shaped pattern showing that star formation drops sharply around 35,000–40,000 light-years from the center. Beyond that, stars are mostly migr...

The big picture: Scientists just found the Milky Way’s edge and... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Release Pushed Back to ‘Later, Globally Aligned Date’

Yash fans will have to wait a bit longer for their idol’s much anticipated next film. The release of “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has been postponed from its June 4 date to accommodate a broader global theatrical rollout following strong reception at CinemaCon, producers...

The big picture: Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Release Pushed Back to ‘Later, Globally... — is generating industry buzz.

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Rolling Stones Tease ‘Foreign Tongues’ Project

The legendary British rock band is teasing what appears to be a new project titled Foreign Tongues, clues for which can be seen on their official social pages.

Billboard reports: Rolling Stones Tease ‘Foreign Tongues’ Project — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Locarno Film Festival 2026 Poster Features Cindy Sherman’s “Ecstatic Gaze”

“Sherman’s work asserts the inalienable right to self-expression and to the authorship of one’s own narratives in a moment in which alternative realities have increasingly started to replace the truth.”

Why it matters: Locarno Film Festival 2026 Poster Features Cindy Sherman’s... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Poolside AI Introduces Laguna XS.2 and M.1: Agentic Coding Models Reaching 68.2% and 72.5% on SWE-bench Verified

Poolside Releases Laguna XS.2 and M.1: Open-Weight Agentic Coding Models Built for Long-Horizon Tasks The post Poolside AI Introduces Laguna XS.2 and M.1: Agentic Coding Models Reaching 68.2% and 72.5% on SWE-bench Verified appeared first on MarkTechPost.

MarkTechPost reports: Poolside AI Introduces Laguna XS.2 and M.1: Agentic... — this raises questions about AI's role.

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LiteLLM CVE-2026-42208 SQL Injection Exploited within 36 Hours of Disclosure

In yet another instance of threat actors quickly jumping on the exploitation bandwagon, a newly disclosed critical security flaw in BerriAI's LiteLLM Python package has come under active exploitation in the wild within 36 hours of the bug becoming public knowledge. The vulnera...

The Hacker News reports: LiteLLM CVE-2026-42208 SQL Injection Exploited within 36 Hours... — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for April 29, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Why it matters: NYT Pips hints, answers for April 29, 2026 could change how developers build software.

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A forgotten drug is giving new hope to kids with a rare disease

A decades-old drug once used to treat sleeping sickness is now showing surprising promise against an ultra-rare and life-threatening genetic disorder called Bachmann-Bupp syndrome (BABS). Early patient treatments suggest the drug, DFMO, may ease severe symptoms by targeting th...

Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this opens new research frontiers.

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Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs

Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.

The big picture: Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs — opens new research frontiers.

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