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  4. Kangana Ranaut Thriller ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhata’ Chronicles Hospital Workers Who Saved 400 Lives During Terror Attacks, Sets June Release (EXCLUSIVE)Variety
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Kangana Ranaut Thriller ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhata’ Chronicles Hospital Workers Who Saved 400 Lives During Terror Attacks, Sets June Release (EXCLUSIVE)

“Bharat Bhhagya Viddhata,” a true-story thriller starring Kangana Ranaut inspired by true events during terror attacks in India, will open in Indian theaters on June 12. Written and directed by Manoj Tapadia, the film is set inside Cama Hospital, one of the sites targeted duri...

Why it matters: Kangana Ranaut Thriller ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhata’ Chronicles Hospital... is generating industry buzz.

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Cannes Critics’ Week Title ‘Six Months In A Pink & Blue Building’ Secures French Distributor

EXCLUSIVE: Epicentre Films has acquired French rights to Mexican director Bruno Santamaría Razo’s Six months in a Pink and Blue Building ahead of its world premiere in Cannes Critics’ Week. The deal was secured by Paris-based Luxbox which is handling international sales. Set i...

The big picture: Cannes Critics’ Week Title ‘Six Months In A... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Crave & Canal+ Drama Series ‘Empathy’ Hits Screens In Europe & Australia

EXCLUSIVE: Florence Longpré’s festival favorite Empathy has found new buyers in Europe and also hit screens in Australia. The series is an original for Canadian streamer Crave and Canal+ in France, who have already jointly greenlit Season 2. Longpré (Audrey’s Back) created the...

Deadline reports: Crave & Canal+ Drama Series ‘Empathy’ Hits Screens... — this is generating industry buzz.

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When Claude Hallucinates in Court: The Latham & Watkins Incident and What It Means for Attorney Liability

There is a particular kind of irony that the legal profession rarely gets to witness in such pristine form. In May 2025, Latham & Watkins a firm that routinely bills over $2,000 an hour for its partners and counts Anthropic among its clients filed a court declaration in Concor...

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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EST N8 Appoints JP Villanueva As EVP Of Acquisitions & Global Distribution

EXCLUSIVE: EST N8, the global production and sales company established through a partnership between EST Studios and Bangkok-based N8 Studios, has appointed industry veteran veteran Jan Paul (JP) Villanueva as Executive Vice President of Acquisitions & Global Distribution. Wit...

Why it matters: EST N8 Appoints JP Villanueva As EVP Of... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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With large DNA fragment assembly, scientists can design microbes that produce countless complex products

A review in Quantitative Biology demonstrates that scientists can now reliably build and combine very large pieces of DNA, making it much easier to redesign microbes such as yeast and bacteria to act as efficient "cell factories." With these advances, whole biological pathways...

The big picture: With large DNA fragment assembly, scientists can design... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Megafires may drive the prairie grouse into sub-optimal habitats

Grasslands and associated wildlife in the Great Plains of North America have declined precipitously and are now experiencing an increase in large wildfire activity. In a Journal of Wildlife Management study evaluating habitat use by lesser prairie chickens—a prairie grouse of ...

Phys.org reports: Megafires may drive the prairie grouse into sub-optimal... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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PEG400 reveals parasite-only pocket that could sharpen malaria treatment

Research published in The FEBS Journal may help overcome challenges to the treatment of malaria—a tropical disease caused by infection of red blood cells with Plasmodium parasites, which are transmitted through infected mosquito bites. The research is based on a strategy that ...

Phys.org reports: PEG400 reveals parasite-only pocket that could sharpen malaria... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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How to Build a Fully Interactive Multi-Page NiceGUI Application with Real-Time Dashboard, CRUD Operations, File Upload, and Async Chat

In this tutorial, we build a fully interactive, multi-page web application using NiceGUI. We start by setting up the environment and designing a reusable layout that includes navigation, theming, and dark mode support. As we move forward, we implement a live dashboard with rea...

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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The Boys Season 5 Episode 6 Review: Everything Ends

This review contains spoilers for The Boys season 5 episode 6. If you’ve been following my reviews of The Boys’ final season, you’ll know that I haven’t really been enjoying it. After a fairly strong start, the ensuing episodes have felt more like The Boys fan fiction rather t...

Why it matters: The Boys Season 5 Episode 6 Review: Everything... signals changes in media consumption.

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In Biographical Drama ‘Ulya,’ Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)

The actor also co-wrote the script for Viesturs Kairišs' black-and-white Un Certain Regard film, which explores identity and takes us back to Soviet Union-era Latvia through the eyes of Uļjana Semjonova.

Hollywood Reporter reports: In Biographical Drama ‘Ulya,’ Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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240-million-year-old giant “sand creeper” found hidden in retaining wall

A forgotten fossil hidden inside a garden wall has turned out to be one of Australia’s most remarkable prehistoric discoveries. Scientists have now identified the 240-million-year-old amphibian, Arenaerpeton supinatus, revealing an almost perfectly preserved skeleton—complete ...

ScienceDaily reports: 240-million-year-old giant “sand creeper” found hidden in retaining... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Peter Sarlin’s QuTwo reaches $380M valuation in angel round

QyTw0, the Finnish AI lab founded by former AMD Silo AI CEO Peter Sarlin, is now valued at €325 million (approximately $380 million) after raising a €25 million angel round ($29 million). It's a sign of enduring tailwinds for AI, quantum computing, and sovereign tech, especial...

Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Tony nominations 2026: See the full list

Here is the full list of nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards, including 'Schmigadoon!', 'The Lost Boys', and 'Ragtime.'

Why it matters: Tony nominations 2026: See the full list is one to watch for the industry.

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Asghar Farhadi, Andrey Zvyagintsev, Kore-eda Hirokazu and Cristian Mungiu in Competition as Sydney Film Festival Reveals Full Program With 19 Cannes Films

The Sydney Film Festival has unveiled its complete program for the 73rd edition, spanning 248 films from 81 countries, with 19 titles arriving directly from the Cannes Film Festival as part of an event running June 3-14 at the State Theatre, Sydney Opera House and cinemas acro...

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

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NYT Pips hints, answers for May 6, 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 May 6, 2026 is one to watch for the industry.

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RAGEFLOWER Signs With Weird Fishes

At Weird Fishes, RAGEFLOWER joins a roster that includes Boy & Bear, Tim Hart, The Dreggs, Steph Strings and Pete Murray.

Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.

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Prime Video To Launch High-Stakes Legal Drama ‘System’ This Month

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video will launch its next Indian movie globally on May 22. System, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, will drop in 240 Prime Video territories. The high-stakes legal drama pic stars Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika and Ashutosh Gowariker, and was unveiled in March at th...

Deadline reports: Prime Video To Launch High-Stakes Legal Drama ‘System’... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Colon cancer breakthrough keeps patients cancer-free for nearly 3 years

A short burst of immunotherapy before surgery is delivering surprisingly powerful results for a specific type of colorectal cancer. Patients in a UK-led trial who received just nine weeks of pembrolizumab prior to surgery have remained cancer-free nearly three years later—an o...

Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Palo Alto PAN-OS Flaw Under Active Exploitation Enables Remote Code Execution

Palo Alto Networks has released an advisory warning that a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in its PAN-OS software has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0300, has been described as a case of unauthenticated remote code execution. It carri...

The Hacker News reports: Palo Alto PAN-OS Flaw Under Active Exploitation Enables... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.

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Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz escort effort

Oil prices fell after Trump said the U.S. would pause its naval escort endeavor in the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes of a potential deal with Iran.

CNBC reports: Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz escort... — this reflects a broader economic trend.

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On the ground or in the atmosphere? Swarm satellites help characterize and pinpoint destructive events

When solar storms strike Earth, they can disrupt power grids, rail systems, satellites, and even marine life. These effects arise because solar wind and geomagnetic activity disturb the magnetosphere–ionosphere system, generating electric and magnetic field variations that can...

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

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Goldfinch International and Fablemill Launch Creative Economy Advisory Platform Targeting Global South (EXCLUSIVE)

Goldfinch International and Fablemill have formed a strategic advisory partnership aimed at governments, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors developing creative economies across MENA, Asia and Africa. The platform is structured around four disciplines: governmen...

The big picture: Goldfinch International and Fablemill Launch Creative Economy Advisory... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Common knee surgery found ineffective, may make things worse

A major 10-year clinical trial is turning one of the world’s most common knee surgeries on its head. Researchers found that trimming a damaged meniscus—a procedure long believed to relieve pain—offers no real benefit over placebo surgery. Even more surprising, patients who had...

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

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Middle East Cyber Battle Field Broadens — Especially in UAE

As the war with Iran continues, breach attempts targeting the United Arab Emirates tripled in a few weeks — many targeting critical infrastructure.

Why it matters: Middle East Cyber Battle Field Broadens — Especially... should prompt a review of your own security.

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The baby bank helping struggling parents cope

Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years.

Why it matters: The baby bank helping struggling parents cope signals changing business strategies.

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Beavers spotted in nature reserve for first time

The pair are filmed swimming in the water at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, near Ringwood.

Why it matters: Beavers spotted in nature reserve for first time advances our understanding of the world.

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Space junk falls to Earth faster when sunspots peak, reshaping satellite collision forecasts

Solar emissions exert 'drag' on space junk orbiting Earth. From historical measurements across a period of 36 years, researchers have now shown that space junk begins to fall down much faster once the sun's activity across the solar cycle reaches approximately 67% of its peak....

Why it matters: Space junk falls to Earth faster when sunspots... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in 2026

Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.

Wired reports: 1Password Coupon: Score a Free Trial in 2026 — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 | May 2026

Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50.

Wired reports: Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 |... — this could change how developers build software.

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AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | May 2026

Save up to $400 on top air purifiers and filters with verified AirDoctor promo codes and special offers for May 2026.

Why it matters: AirDoctor Coupon Codes: 40% Off | May 2026 may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Expedia Coupons: 75% Off

Book your next getaway with Expedia and get up to 75% off your stay, with or without a promo code.

Bottom line from Wired: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10% Off

Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this May.

Wired reports: Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Get 10%... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off

From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.

Wired reports: Acer Promo Codes: 40% Off — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Factor Promo Code: 50% Off Off Meal Prep

Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this May.

Wired reports: Factor Promo Code: 50% Off Off Meal Prep — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Ring Promo Code: 50% Off

Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.

The big picture: Ring Promo Code: 50% Off — is one to watch for the industry.

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LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations

Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.

Why it matters: LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Boss characters detailed for Shikhondo: Blue Pieta

More information has released for Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, this time round we’re seeing details on the bosses. The tilte will launch on Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2; but release date is yet to be confirmed. Here’s the info on the boss characters translated by Gematsu: ...

Nintendo Everything reports: Boss characters detailed for Shikhondo: Blue Pieta — this is generating hype in the community.

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California Governor Candidates Signal Agreement On Saving Hollywood, But Spend Much Of CNN Debate Sparring And Interrupting

Seven candidates for California governor crowded a CNN debate stage in East Los Angeles on Tuesday, spending much of the two hours sparring and strategizing to gain an upper hand in a race that still remains fluid. One of the few moments where the contenders didn’t interrupt e...

The big picture: California Governor Candidates Signal Agreement On Saving Hollywood,... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Kobie Dee to Kick Off A-League Grand Final Celebrations

The Indigenous Australian hip-hop artist will mark his first time performing at a major national sporting event.

Billboard reports: Kobie Dee to Kick Off A-League Grand Final... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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This common sleep habit could double your risk of heart attack

A chaotic sleep schedule in your 40s might be quietly setting the stage for heart trouble later. Researchers tracking thousands of people for over a decade found that those with highly inconsistent bedtimes—especially when they slept less than eight hours—faced about double th...

ScienceDaily reports: This common sleep habit could double your risk... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Olivia Colman, John Lithgow Film ‘Jimpa’ to Open India’s Kashish Pride Fest (EXCLUSIVE)

Olivia Colman and John Lithgow’s queer family drama “Jimpa” will open the 17th edition of the Kashish Pride Film Festival in Mumbai this June. The festival will screen 153 films from 43 countries across three venues: Liberty Cinema, Alliance Française, and the National Gallery...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Review: BritBox’s ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Spinoff Reframes a Regency Romance as a Winning Journey of Self-Discovery

Starring Ella Bruccoleri and based on the novel by Janice Hadlow, the 10-part series follows Mary, the odd duck of the family, as she begins a new chapter of her life in London.

Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Review: BritBox’s ‘Pride &... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Oak trees are delaying spring to starve caterpillars

Oak trees have a surprising trick to fight back against hungry caterpillars: they simply wait. When trees are heavily attacked one year, they delay leaf growth by just three days the next spring—long enough to leave newly hatched caterpillars with nothing to eat. This small sh...

ScienceDaily reports: Oak trees are delaying spring to starve caterpillars — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Mullet Madjack launch trailer – new anime-inspired Nintendo Switch shooter

We’ve got the launch trailer for Mullet Madjack, a first-person shooter where you must eliminate enemies every ten seconds to survive. The anime-inspired game just got a Nintendo Switch version. A bit of information about it can be found in the following overview: A high-octan...

Nintendo Everything reports: Mullet Madjack launch trailer – new anime-inspired Nintendo... — this is generating hype in the community.

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Intel’s stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report

Intel’s stock hit a record high today in the aftermath of a Bloomberg report that claimed Apple is exploring Intel and Samsung Electronics as potential manufacturing partners for future device chips. Here are the details. more…

The big picture: Intel’s stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip... — could change how developers build software.

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David Letterman Calls CBS “Lying Weasels” Over Stephen Colbert Cancellation: “They’re Lying”

David Letterman has some strong opinions on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert being canceled. In a new interview, Letterman said he didn’t believe CBS’s reason for cutting the late-night talk show, calling the network “lying weasels.” “He was dumped because the people selling...

The big picture: David Letterman Calls CBS “Lying Weasels” Over Stephen... — is generating industry buzz.

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‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star Eugene Mirman on His Swift Recovery, as He Releases a Comedy Special a Month After His Fiery Car Crash

Eugene Mirman knows what you’re thinking. Last we heard from the “Bob’s Burgers” star a little more than a month ago, he had just been in a terrible car crash that had engulfed his car with flames. It looked pretty gnarly. But yet, here he is on the phone, promoting his new co...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Daredevil: Born Again S2 Finale Sets Up the Return of Two Netflix Characters

This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again season 2. By the end of Daredevil: Born Again‘s second season, things look rough for Matt Murdock, who has his identity revealed to the public and is sentenced to prison. But things are slightly better for Jessica Jones ...

Den of Geek reports: Daredevil: Born Again S2 Finale Sets Up the... — this taps into what audiences want right now.

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How Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Finale Leads Into Spider-Man: Brand New Day

This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again season 2. Even though they’ve only met in the MCU once, and even then only in civilian guises in No Way Home, Spider-Man and Daredevil are usually linked in the Marvel canon. Both are street-level heroes in New York City...

Den of Geek reports: How Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Finale Leads... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 8 Review – The Southern Cross

This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again season 2. It had to end this way. Even more than the three seasons of the Netflix show, Daredevil: Born Again has been devoted to the idea that Daredevil and the Kingpin are inextricably linked, to the point that they pl...

The big picture: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 8 Review... — is generating buzz across social media.

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Fedora 44 made me forget I was using Linux - in the best way

The latest release from the Fedora Project is now available, and it includes a long list of refinements that make this one of the best versions yet.

ZDNet reports: Fedora 44 made me forget I was using... — this could change how developers build software.

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Barry Diller Wants To Buy CNN “Before They Ruin It Any Further”: “Hopefully Before It’s Extinct”

Barry Diller is weighing in on CNN and is open to buying the news organization before it’s too late to salvage. During an appearance at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival, Diller made the bold claim about the news network. “Absolutely, I would do it tonigh...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Webb space telescope reveals a scorching “super-Earth” that looks like Mercury

A scorching, airless world just 48 light-years away is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the geology of distant planets. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers studied LHS 3844 b—a tidally locked “super-Earth” with a permanent dayside hot enough to melt metal—...

Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Reducing social inequality: Why the scope of measures is crucial

In modern social research, sociological questions are increasingly being answered with the help of experiments; for example, whether employers discriminate in personnel selection, whether immigrants are treated less well in social situations, or whether counseling programs hel...

Why it matters: Reducing social inequality: Why the scope of measures... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Inworld AI Launches Realtime TTS-2: A Closed-Loop Voice Model That Adapts to How You Actually Talk

The Inworld AI's new model conditions on full audio context, not just transcripts — a meaningful architectural shift for voice-first AI agents The post Inworld AI Launches Realtime TTS-2: A Closed-Loop Voice Model That Adapts to How You Actually Talk appeared first on MarkTech...

MarkTechPost reports: Inworld AI Launches Realtime TTS-2: A Closed-Loop Voice... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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David Letterman Slams CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’ for Canceling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Due to a ‘Financial Decision’

Late-night legend David Letterman is once again coming to the defense of Stephen Colbert, whose “Late Show” comes to a close later this month after CBS announced in July 2025 that the historic program was ending for good. While the network maintains the maneuver was a “financi...

Variety reports: David Letterman Slams CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’ for... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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AI lets chemists design molecules by simply describing them

Creating complex molecules usually requires years of experience and countless decisions, but a new AI system is changing that. Synthegy lets chemists guide synthesis and reaction planning using simple language, while powerful algorithms generate and evaluate possible solutions...

ScienceDaily reports: AI lets chemists design molecules by simply describing... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Blake Lively Made No Money in Justin Baldoni Settlement, But Legal Fight Is Not Quite Over

No money changed hands in the settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but the legal fight between the “It Ends With Us” co-stars is not quite over. Lively still has a pending motion for attorneys’ fees and damages in connection with Baldoni’s failed defamation suit...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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AMC CEO On David Ellison – “Fully Committed To The Promises He Made And Fully Capable Of Pulling Them Off”

At the world’s largest gathering of movie theater owners in Las Vegas last month, Paramount CEO David Ellison committed to a 45-day theatrical window and to releasing 30 movies a year if and when combined with Warner Bros. AMC Entertainment’s chief executive Adam Aron, asked a...

Why it matters: AMC CEO On David Ellison – “Fully Committed... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Storage Wars’ Star Darrell Sheets’ Death Officially Ruled a Suicide, Cyberbullying Allegations Remain Under Investigation

Allegations that “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets was being cyber-bullied continue to be investigated in the wake of his April 22 death, Lake Havasu Police said Tuesday. Additionally, Sheets’ death has been officially ruled a suicide, said Lake Havasu Police Sergeant Kyle Ri...

Variety reports: ‘Storage Wars’ Star Darrell Sheets’ Death Officially Ruled... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Extinct relative of koalas discovered in Western Australia

Fossils reveal that there were at least two kinds of koala when humans first arrived in Australia, but one died out about 30,000 years ago when the west of the continent dried out

New Scientist reports: Extinct relative of koalas discovered in Western Australia — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Safeguarding children in childcare: Teacher confidence key to addressing trauma

To better understand how young children experiencing trauma are supported in early learning settings, Adelaide University researchers examined the role of teacher self-efficacy—the confidence teachers have in their knowledge and abilities—in creating safe, responsive learning ...

Why it matters: Safeguarding children in childcare: Teacher confidence key to... advances our understanding of the world.

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Love Is All Around: Quinta Brunson’s Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award Closes a Sitcom Circle

Emmy-winning “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson grew up on a diet of Nick at Nite, so she remembers “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” fondly. “That show went platinum in my household,” she says. “ ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ was supremely important to me. As a kid, ...

Variety reports: Love Is All Around: Quinta Brunson’s Mary Tyler... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions Makes Cuts

We’ve confirmed that Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw productions has pinkslipped three development staffers. The current set-up is reported to be around four staffers in development with the department still receiving material. It’s unclear at this point who was let go. The current c...

Why it matters: Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions Makes Cuts signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Noir Restorations and Rarities Lead the Way at the 2026 Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival in Palm Springs

Film fans appreciate “The Lion in Winter,” but a select group of them in Southern California also have a thing for the Arthur Lyons in spring. That is, the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, which takes place each May in Palm Springs. The four-day fest, set to run Thursday night...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected

A lone coyote stunned biologists and others when it paddled its way to remote Alcatraz Island earlier this year, a former federal prison in the San Francisco Bay surrounded by swift, choppy waters notorious for thwarting prisoners' escapes.

Phys.org reports: Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island,... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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CPR simulator for space use tracks the differences of blood flow in reduced gravity

The new focus on manned missions to the moon and Mars presents countless pressing challenges, including keeping humans alive in hostile environments. What happens when an astronaut or space tourist has a cardiac emergency millions of miles from the nearest hospital?

The big picture: CPR simulator for space use tracks the differences... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Polymer 'bristles' could help repel proteins—and germs—from surfaces in medical settings

A non-toxic coating developed by researchers at University of Toronto Engineering prevents proteins from sticking to surfaces—potentially offering a new tool in the fight against hospital-acquired infections.

Why it matters: Polymer 'bristles' could help repel proteins—and germs—from surfaces... advances our understanding of the world.

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Golden Trailer Awards Nominations: ‘IT: Welcome To Derry’ Leads Field As Disney Dominates Among Studios

EXCLUSIVE: The nominations are out for the 2026 Golden Trailer Awards, and Disney nearly lapped the field among distributors with a staggering 144 noms, led by FX’s Alien: Earth with eight. But the company doesn’t boast the project with the single biggest haul — that would be ...

Deadline reports: Golden Trailer Awards Nominations: ‘IT: Welcome To Derry’... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Colonialism and the role of science in the history of Lake Malawi's fisheries

Many scholars have studied the effects of colonial management on terrestrial resources, but what about the effect of colonialism on bodies of water? A new article in Isis: A Journal of the History of Science Society examines the ways in which fisheries science and colonial dev...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Carnivorous plants and wasps blur the line between friend and food

Acid-filled pitchers complete with fangs. Labyrinthine chambers decorated with bristles. Leaves that snap shut in less than a second. Employing strategies like these, carnivorous plants have a reputation as fearsome predators, but a new study published in the journal Ecology s...

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A skull full of surprises: Discovering the evolutionary secrets of fish brains

A new study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals the surprising neurological landscape of fish brains. Harvard researchers map the internal structures of ray-finned fishes' brains in 3D detail, discovering brain size and shape, as well as the endocasts, vary far more ...

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Climate scientist finds large errors in a global climate pollution database

New research from Northern Arizona University found that a global greenhouse gas emissions database produced by the Climate TRACE consortium, co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is underestimating vehicle carbon dioxide emissions in cities by an average of 70%.

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