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After Being Shelved, ‘Murder of JonBenet Ramsey’ Series Is Back On
The true crime limited series stars Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as Patsy and John Ramsey
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
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LISTEN: So Long LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James ...
Why it matters: LISTEN: So Long LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup... is generating industry buzz.
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I've tested many portable Linux distros, but PorteuX is the one I keep on my USB drive
Ever longed for a Linux distro to have with you at all times? Consider the super-fast, modular, and immutable Slackware-based PorteuX.
ZDNet reports: I've tested many portable Linux distros, but PorteuX... — this could change how developers build software.
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Oppressive heat broils US during World Cup, July Fourth
Blistering temperatures and humidity gripped swaths of the United States on Wednesday, with the worst yet to come for the densely populated East Coast as the nation co-hosts the World Cup and prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.
The big picture: Oppressive heat broils US during World Cup, July... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Liz McGraw Fires Back At Speculation Over Quitting ‘RHORI’ With Claims Of “Skeletons” & “Jail”: “I Have Never Been Investigated”
Liz McGraw surprised fans of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island when she announced she had quit the Bravo series after only one season. After McGraw’s announcement, chatter on social media speculated about why she didn’t want to continue on the show, with claims that she was ...
The big picture: Liz McGraw Fires Back At Speculation Over Quitting... — is generating industry buzz.
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SpaceX shows investors a slim AI smartphone prototype powered by xAI technology
SpaceX showed investors a prototype AI smartphone that's supposedly thinner than an iPhone and integrates xAI tech. The device runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip with its own operating system. Musk wants to build an "everything app" modeled after WeChat. The article SpaceX sho...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
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‘Fjord’ Qualifies for Oscars’ International Feature Category After Questions Over Amount of English Dialogue (EXCLUSIVE)
Cristian Mungiu’s Palme d’Or winner “Fjord” has secured a pathway to eligibility in the international feature film category at the Oscars without needing a country to submit it. Neon, which will distribute the film for theatrical release, confirms to Variety exclusively that “...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Just Showed Up In A Very Unexpected Place
Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is expected to be one of 2026's biggest game releases alongside GTA 6, and the company is expected to go all-out with its marketing and promotion campaign for it. That may have already begun, but not in the way anyone might have expe...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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‘Godfather of Harlem’ to Conclude With 2-Hour Series Finale
It is likely to air in two parts across as many weeks, a source tells The Hollywood Reporter.
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Unpatched Argo CD Repo-Server Flaw Could Let Attackers Take Over Kubernetes Clusters
Argo CD, a widely used tool for deploying software to Kubernetes, has an unpatched flaw in its repo-server component that lets an unauthenticated attacker run code, provided they can reach the component's internal network port. Synacktiv, which found the bug, says it can lead...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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Baker's yeast shows potential in treatment of persistent fungal infection
Millions of women worldwide suffer from vaginal yeast infections. These infections are most commonly caused by the fungus Candida albicans and can lead to symptoms ranging from itching and burning to recurrent inflammation. An international research team has now shown that an ...
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How mating competition, age and sex shape immune systems in wild bats
A new study of wild bats reveals that an animal's immune system is shaped by more than its need to fight infections. Researchers from the University of Maryland have found that sex, age and competition for mates influence how bats balance different types of immune defenses—pro...
The big picture: How mating competition, age and sex shape immune... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Palantir's Karp bashes OpenAI, Anthropic token model: 'Something has gone completely wrong'
Karp says skyrocketing token costs are forcing companies to choose open-weight models and prioritize efficiency over so-called tokenmaxxing
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Existing Unauthorized Steam Machine Companion Cubes Are Being Destroyed After Release Fiasco
The unlicensed Companion Cube engineered, illegally, for Valve's Steam Machine will never go on sale again, with those who preordered already being refunded. But what about the handful that made it out of the door and into the hands of journalists, influencers, and content cre...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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The New York Times app adopts Liquid Glass on iPhone
The official New York Times app on iOS now supports Apple’s Liquid Glass design as of its latest update.
9to5Mac reports: The New York Times app adopts Liquid Glass... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Claude Fable 5 cleared to return as US lifts Anthropic’s export control restriction [U: Now available]
Update July 1, 3:30 p.m: Claude Fable 5 is now available to users globally on the Claude Platform, Claude.ai, Claude Code, and Claude Cowork. As a reminder, for “Pro, Max, Team, and select Enterprise plans, Fable 5 will be included for up to 50% of weekly usage limits through ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Westside Cowboy share rousing single ‘Pin Up Boys’ and announce record store live shows
The Manchester bands are releasing their debut album 'It Goes On' in August The post Westside Cowboy share rousing single ‘Pin Up Boys’ and announce record store live shows appeared first on NME.
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Maya Da Costa Joins Next ‘Paranormal Activity’ Movie
EXCLUSIVE: Maya da Costa (Girls Like Girls) has inked a deal to join Chase Yi and Sonia Mena in the new Paranormal Activity movie from Undertone helmer Ian Tuason, Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Paramount. Character and plot details for the next installment in the hit found-foot...
Why it matters: Maya Da Costa Joins Next ‘Paranormal Activity’ Movie could reshape the box office conversation.
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U.S. to Overhaul Radiation Safety Rules to Spur Nuclear Expansion
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans to end longstanding guidance that radiation exposure be “as low as reasonably achievable.”
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New Heights: Netflix’s Daredevil Couple Get Engaged Atop Empire State Building
'Skywalkers' documentary stars get engaged and unfurl peace banner, but CNN slams the "performative, egregious" duo: "They will end up in jail."
The big picture: New Heights: Netflix’s Daredevil Couple Get Engaged Atop... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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An Explosion Knocked Out Anduril’s Rocket Motor Test Site in Mississippi
The incident could disrupt a key part of the defense company’s rocket motor business, which designs and tests prototype motors for military customers.
Why it matters: An Explosion Knocked Out Anduril’s Rocket Motor Test... could change how developers build software.
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SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of the Hallmarks of Life. Here’s What to Know.
From why it was created to whether it’s alive, here’s what to know about SpudCell, the latest advance in synthetic biology.
The big picture: SpudCell: Scientists Made a Cell With Most of... — opens new research frontiers.
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19-Year-Old Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to Face U.S. Hacking Charges
A teenager accused of belonging to the hacking group Scattered Spider has been extradited from Finland to face U.S. charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 1. Peter Stokes, 19, a dual U.S. and Estonian citizen, ap...
Why it matters: 19-Year-Old Scattered Spider Suspect Extradited to Face U.S.... highlights growing cyber threats.
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Where to Watch the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Free
The stakes are high tonight, as the winner advances to the Round of 16 while the loser is eliminated. Here's how to watch at no cost
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Six Hospitalized After Angine de Poitrine’s Free Montreal Jazz Festival Concert
Emergency officials said attendees were treated for heat-related illness, falls, and intoxication after the duo's free outdoor performance brought in one of the Montreal International Jazz Festival's largest crowds in years. Six Hospitalized After Angine de Poitrine’s Free Mon...
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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TESS just found a planet in a new way—and more may be hiding in its eight years of data
For the first time, NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) mission has identified a planet orbiting a distant star thanks to its warping of space-time. Unlike the star-hugging transiting planets TESS regularly reveals, the newfound microlensing world is a super-Ju...
Phys.org reports: TESS just found a planet in a new... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Kelissa Uncovers ‘The Good Side of Things’ on First Studio Album in Almost a Decade: ‘I Created the Music I Wanted and Needed’
The reggae star makes her long-awaited return.
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When parasites stop having sex, they may become less picky about their hosts
A new evolutionary theory suggests that some asexual parasites may temporarily be able to infect a wider range of hosts as harmful genetic mutations build up. In a paper published in Trends in Parasitology, Cock van Oosterhout, a professor from the University of East Anglia (U...
Why it matters: When parasites stop having sex, they may become... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Walkable, greener neighborhoods linked to better physical and mental health across the U.S.
A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents—especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity.
The big picture: Walkable, greener neighborhoods linked to better physical and... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Clave Especial Performs ‘Ea Ea Ea’ | Billboard Live
This is partner content. Música mexicana breakout stars Clave Especial deliver an intimate performance of “Ea Ea Ea” from their latest EP, AFTERAFTER, presented by Cerveza Victoria. Clave Especial: [Sings “Ea Ea Ea”]
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Meta's plan to launch a cloud business eases the biggest overhang on the stock
The stock's struggles in 2026 had been due to concerns about its aggressive AI spending.
CNBC reports: Meta's plan to launch a cloud business eases... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Xbox reportedly testing a way to digitize physical games in the wake of PlayStation killing game discs — feature said to go back to Xbox One-era games
Microsoft is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical games going back to the Xbox One with digital copies tied to the owner of the physical disc.
The big picture: Xbox reportedly testing a way to digitize physical... — could change how developers build software.
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Apple’s Hide My Email feature has a bug that’s been exposing real email addresses, researcher claims
Research appears to reveal a bug that could render the feature effectively useless.
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Motionless in White & Skylar Grey’s ‘R.I.P.’ Hits No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart
The band is the only act with multiple leaders on the list in 2026, while Grey earns her first chart-topper as a singer in 15 years.
Why it matters: Motionless in White & Skylar Grey’s ‘R.I.P.’ Hits... is making waves across platforms.
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Oil prices fall after Trump says U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar are going well
Oil prices were lower on Wednesday after Iran said it would not meet with U.S. delegates for talks in Qatar, amplifying concern about the peace process.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Sadie Sink On Working With Tom Holland In ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: “He Was Just So Relaxed And Open”
Sadie Sink joined the cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in a mystery role co-starring alongside Tom Holland. In a new interview, Sink opens up about the positive experience she had with the actor who plays the superhero. “It was interesting stepping into that space and being a...
Deadline reports: Sadie Sink On Working With Tom Holland In... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Fox Promotes Tubi PR Executive Seana Sullivan to Corporate Communications
Tubi PR executive Seana Sullivan has been promoted to senior VP of corporate communications for Fox Corp. With the promotion, Sullivan will oversee all communications activity for Tubi Media Group, Fox’s portfolio of digital businesses and platforms and technology teams that a...
Why it matters: Fox Promotes Tubi PR Executive Seana Sullivan to... is generating industry buzz.
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Inside the PGA Tour’s Made-For-TV Overhaul
The golf organization will split into two series in 2028, betting that it can turbocharge media rights deals in the process.
The big picture: Inside the PGA Tour’s Made-For-TV Overhaul — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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A surprising brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink movement disorders
A surprising discovery is overturning a long-held assumption about how the brain’s movement center works. Researchers found that two key cerebellar cell types—thought to be tightly linked—often don’t behave in predictable ways, even though one directly influences the other. Th...
The big picture: A surprising brain discovery is forcing scientists to... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Harry Shearer Hasn’t Seen The Simpsons Despite Appearing in 800 Episodes
The veteran actor has voiced characters including Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, and Principal Skinner. Harry Shearer Hasn’t Seen The Simpsons Despite Appearing in 800 Episodes Eddie Fu
Why it matters: Harry Shearer Hasn’t Seen The Simpsons Despite Appearing... shows where the music business is headed.
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Best Teams For Dynasty Rebuild In College Football 27
College Football 27 offers players a variety of game modes, but the most popular is Dynasty Mode. Dynasty allows players to completely take over a university's program, becoming the head coach and gaining access to all of the school's resources. While some players might opt...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
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Automakers report mixed U.S. sales results as hybrid vehicles drive market
Second-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales show a sharp divide, with automakers offering hybrid models largely outperforming those without them.
The big picture: Automakers report mixed U.S. sales results as hybrid... — may shift market dynamics.
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How MeganPlays has adapted through every era of YouTube
After more than a decade on YouTube, MeganPlays shares what she's learned about algorithms, community, and building a sustainable creator business.
Why it matters: How MeganPlays has adapted through every era of... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Diablo 4’s Worst Grind Just Got A Lot Easier In Season 14
Diablo 4's worst endgame grind just became a lot less painful in Season 14, thanks to a batch of impactful changes to gems and conversion recipes. In Diablo's latest expansion, Lord of Hatred, Blizzard introduced two new tiers of gems to its ARPG: Horadric and Flawless Hora...
The big picture: Diablo 4’s Worst Grind Just Got A Lot... — signals what players want next.
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Alamo Drafthouse Launches Distribution Program to Screen Unreleased Film Festival Movies in Theaters
Alamo Drafthouse is launching a distribution program that’s designed to showcase film festival releases that never scored distribution. Through Alamo Exclusives, the dine-in cinema will offer limited runs of titles that weren’t acquired from festivals including Sundance, SWSW,...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Your old Android phone can be turned into a dashcam for free - how I did it in 5 easy steps
Want a dashcam? Before buying one, repurpose an old phone. It's free, takes minutes, and works well.
The big picture: Your old Android phone can be turned into... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Beyond 3-D: Data scientists introduce novel AI tool to interpret complex biological data
As humans, our eyes take in two-dimensional images that our brains convert to three-dimensional experiences. This ability enables us to be aware of our position in space, judge distances, possess depth perception, and visually examine and enjoy all manner of objects and happen...
Why it matters: Beyond 3-D: Data scientists introduce novel AI tool... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Nanotubes and nanosheets boost fast energy storage
The growing use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, requires energy storage systems that can charge quickly, deliver power efficiently and remain stable over long-term use. Batteries can store large amounts of energy, but they often take longer to charge.
Why it matters: Nanotubes and nanosheets boost fast energy storage challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Alamo Drafthouse to Release Undistributed Festival Films, Starting with Butthole Surfers Documentary
The Alamo Exclusives series will highlight films from Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, TIFF, Cannes, Berlin, and its own Fantastic Fest.
IndieWire reports: Alamo Drafthouse to Release Undistributed Festival Films, Starting... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Launching Distribution Label For Unreleased Film Festival Pics; First Title Is Butthole Surfers SXSW Docu
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is getting into the distribution business with their new label Alamo Exclusives, which will offer limited run theatrical engagements to unreleased film fest titles on the exhibitor’s screens. The move by Alamo Drafthouse comes at a time when it has been...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Absolute Wonder Woman Team Is Adapting One of the Best Genre Films Ever
Writer Kelly Thompson and artist Mattia De Iulis, who gained recent success in DC’s Absolute Universe with Absolute Wonder Woman, are transitioning from stories inspired by twisted Greek mythology to a story from dark film mythology. Thompson and De Iulis will be taking their ...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this signals changes in media consumption.
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'Rocket's Red Glare': How NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission celebrated America's 250th birthday
NASA joined in the semiquincentennial celebrations this year by painting "America 250" on the rocket that launched the Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon.
Space.com reports: 'Rocket's Red Glare': How NASA's Artemis 2 moon... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Russian Rooftoppers, Stars of Netflix Doc, Identified as Empire State Building Climbers
Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau starred in the 2024 Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story. Russian Rooftoppers, Stars of Netflix Doc, Identified as Empire State Building Climbers Alex Young
Why it matters: Russian Rooftoppers, Stars of Netflix Doc, Identified as... taps into a cultural moment.
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Trump wants delay but E. Jean Carroll wants to gets paid — now: Court filing
The Supreme Court on Monday denied a request by President Donald Trump that it review a jury's verdict that he sexually abused and defamed the writer.
The big picture: Trump wants delay but E. Jean Carroll wants... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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The Underdog, the Comedy Act, the Blockbuster: If This Year’s World Cup Teams Were Movies
Soccer and cinema have much more in common than just being billion-dollar industries with a superiority complex. So who's channeling their inner Marty Mauser, and who's the Curry Barker of the tournament?
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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'There’s something we’ve been dying to tell you': The best city builder of 2023 is getting a survival game set in the same world
And it looks like it'll be co-op.
PC Gamer reports: 'There’s something we’ve been dying to tell you':... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Original ‘Supergirl’ Star Supports Milly Alcock Amid Box Office Setback: “Fierce, Strong and Great Comic Timing”
Helen Slater was just 18 when she scored her acting debut for the 1984 movie before reprising the role as a de-aged version for 2023's 'The Flash': "They could have just put a Barbie doll in," she quips of her return.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Original ‘Supergirl’ Star Supports Milly Alcock Amid Box... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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U.S. won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico
President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
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‘Godfather of Harlem’ Ending With Two-Hour Finale After Four Seasons at MGM+
“Godfather of Harlem,” the MGM+ crime drama starring Forest Whitaker, will conclude with a two-hour finale. The news comes a year after the series’ fourth season, which premiered on April 13, 2025 and concluded on June 22. Per the official logline, the season saw Bumpy Johnson...
Why it matters: ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Ending With Two-Hour Finale After... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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SpaceX has an AI device prototype, and it sure sounds phone-ish
SpaceX reportedly showed investors a "handset-like" AI device before going public. It could be another signal SpaceX wants to expand into wireless.
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Greek politician's mother dies of wounds after arson attack
Three separate attacks involving petrol bombs and other improvised devices took place in Thessaloniki in the early hours of Wednesday.
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Derek Kolstad Talks ‘John Wick’ and How Keanu Reeves’ Input Changed Course of Hit Franchise
The scribe and franchise creator opened up on his creative process during a panel discussion at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival alongside Stephen Poliakoff and moderator James Mottram.
The big picture: Derek Kolstad Talks ‘John Wick’ and How Keanu... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Ashton Kutcher leaving Sound Ventures to launch new VC firm with Morgan Beller
Sound built its reputation on concentrated, high-conviction bets in category-leading AI labs, while Kutcher's new fund appears to be chasing the layer underneath those companies — the infrastructure and energy that power them.
TechCrunch reports: Ashton Kutcher leaving Sound Ventures to launch new... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Trump says outside funds 'run my money' after disclosure shows billions in 2025 revenue
The 927-page annual financial disclosure form shows Trump's purchases and sales of hundreds of companies' stocks, including Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Healthy Returns: Walmart, CVS step in to help seniors navigate Medicare coverage of obesity drugs
Medicare has started covering obesity drugs for the first time – and companies like Walmart and CVS Health are playing an important role for patients.
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A new CRASH clock measures the chance of satellite collisions, and it's ticking down fast
Imagine a piece of space debris the size of a hockey puck slams into a Starlink satellite at about 10 kilometers per second. The kinetic energy is equivalent to 2 kilograms of TNT, or a fully loaded semitruck traveling at 100 kilometers an hour.
Phys.org reports: A new CRASH clock measures the chance of... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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DNA-based nanoswitch can flip in milliseconds and stay in one state for days without continuous forcing
Scientists have engineered a nanoscale switch using DNA "origami." Inspired by macroscale mechanical switches, the device achieves long-term functionality without the continuous forcing mechanism that past versions required while remaining capable of fast switching. The paper ...
Phys.org reports: DNA-based nanoswitch can flip in milliseconds and stay... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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One amino acid may signal the 'point of no return' in dying leaves
Before a leaf dies, plants recover nutrients that the rest of the plant can reuse for growth and survival. Researchers at Umeå Plant Science Center have now identified a metabolic "point of no return" linked to the amino acid arginine. The study suggests that plants use argini...
The big picture: One amino acid may signal the 'point of... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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A$AP Rocky Makes His Los Angeles Return With Tyler, The Creator and Danny Elfman
The Harlem-raised rapper is back preforming in arenas after a nearly eight-year tour hiatus, with special guest performances.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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This Week In Games Was Bad, But Next Week May Be Worse
While it can seem like every week feels bad in the games industry, this past week felt especially awful. You're not wrong for thinking so, too, and the start of this week wasn't that great either. But what if I told you that it could get even worse? It doesn't sound possible, ...
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Clank!, Dune, Raiders of the North Sea, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Clank!, Dune: Imperium Digital, Munchkin, Raiders of the North Sea, HEAVEN SEEKER, The Isle of Cats, The Fox in the Forest, Wings of Glory, and more. We also have $350 off t...
9to5Google reports: Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Clank!, Dune,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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I tested Lenovo's new modular ThinkPad, and it renewed my faith in repairable laptops
The 14th-gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition features a redesigned double-sided motherboard and modular components.
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‘Godfather Of Harlem’ To End With 2-Hour Series Finale On MGM+ Following 4-Season Run
EXCLUSIVE: Godfather of Harlem is coming to end and getting a proper conclusion. MGM+ has ordered a two-hour series finale for the crime drama series that will wrap the four-season saga about 1960s Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson, played by Forest Whitaker. The news comes a year...
The big picture: ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ To End With 2-Hour Series... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Fox Ups Seana Sullivan To SVP Corporate Communications
EXCLUSIVE: Fox Corp. has elevated Seana Sullivan to Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, from VP. In her new role, Sullivan will lead communications strategy across Tubi Media Group, Fox’s portfolio of digital businesses, including Fox One, Red Seat Ventures, the F...
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‘The Furious’ Director Kenji Tanigaki Teams With Peter Dinklage for New Action Movie at Lionsgate, AGBO (Exclusive)
'The Reckoner’ will be written by ‘John Wick’ scribe Derek Kolstad.
Why it matters: ‘The Furious’ Director Kenji Tanigaki Teams With Peter... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Yui-Gi-Oh Tournament Postponed Because Players Were Too Smelly
A card shop in Oregon had to suspend an event for a week because of reports of poor hygiene
Why it matters: Yui-Gi-Oh Tournament Postponed Because Players Were Too Smelly could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Neocloud Together AI raises $800M, leaps to $8.3B valuation
The AI neocloud provider, which specializes in hosting open source models, last raised at a $3.3 billion valuation in early 2025.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Melissa McCarthy & Clive Owen to Relive The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey for Netflix
The limited series, originally announced as a Paramount+ show, is set to premiere this winter. Melissa McCarthy & Clive Owen to Relive The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey for Netflix Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence of Sound reports: Melissa McCarthy & Clive Owen to Relive The... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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All four members of Venezuelan nu-metal band Van Der Dijs killed in earthquakes
The group were in their rehearsal space in the north of the country at the time of the disaster The post All four members of Venezuelan nu-metal band Van Der Dijs killed in earthquakes appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
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‘Off Campus’ Oral History: How the Book’s “Cornerstone” Sex Scene Became a Benchmark Episode on Consent and Intimacy
Key creatives behind the Prime Video series’ fourth episode, including co-showrunners Louisa Levy and Gina Fattore, along with independent rape awareness advocates, go behind and break down the game-changing storyline.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Lime begins life as a public company after years of uncertainty
The nine-year-old scooter and bike-share company has said it needs the funds to help pay down around $1 billion in liabilities.
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Why turning off screens is so hard for children—and four tips to make it easier
The challenges and consequences surrounding children's screen use are a leading concern for UK families.
Phys.org reports: Why turning off screens is so hard for... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Researchers discover novel SRV2 envelope protein for efficient CAR immune cell production
A Korean research team has developed a new viral vector technology that significantly improves the production efficiency of next-generation cell and gene therapies known as CAR immune cell therapies, which are designed to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
The big picture: Researchers discover novel SRV2 envelope protein for efficient... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Alan Jackson’s Final Concert Setlist: Every Song He Played at ‘The Finale’ Show in Nashville
See the country icon's 24-song set from his final show on June 27, 2026.
The big picture: Alan Jackson’s Final Concert Setlist: Every Song He... — is making waves across platforms.
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SpaceX developing AI hardware product that’s ‘slimmer than an iPhone,’ reports WSJ
Apple isn’t the only company with AI-focused products in the works. According to a new report, SpaceX has an artificial intelligence hardware prototype that’s “slimmer than an iPhone” in development.
Why it matters: SpaceX developing AI hardware product that’s ‘slimmer than... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Westside Cowboy Release Infectious New Single “Pin Up Boys”: Stream
The new track is taken from the buzzy UK band's upcoming debut album, It Goes On, which is due August 31st via Island Records. Westside Cowboy Release Infectious New Single “Pin Up Boys”: Stream Jonah Krueger
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Prime Video’s ‘The Probability of Miracles’ Adds 7 To Recurring Cast
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video’s The Probability of Miracles has set 7 new actors for its recurring cast: Simon Arblaster, Danika Frederick, Dominic Goodman, Paravi, Sierra Sidwell, Mason Temple, and Karl-Antoine Suprice. The series is a TV adaptation of the novel of the same name by...
The big picture: Prime Video’s ‘The Probability of Miracles’ Adds 7... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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JonBenet Ramsey Series Starring Melissa McCarthy, Clive Owen Moves to Netflix from Paramount+
The show about the infamous case was shelved at its former home late last year.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘The Passion of the Christ’ to Return to Theaters
The Mel Gibson-directed 2004 blockbuster hits theaters in September, ahead of his sequel, Resurrection of the Christ: Part One
The big picture: ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to Return to... — could define this era of music.
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‘It’s fair to ask whether it was worth it’: The Iran War has cost Americans $1,000 per household—and that’s a conservative estimate, Mark Zandi says
Gas prices, higher interest rates, and taxpayers covering military costs are adding up to quite the bill for American households.
Fortune reports: ‘It’s fair to ask whether it was worth... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Empire State Building Stunt Not Part Of Netflix’s ‘Skywalkers’ Doc
EXCLUSIVE, Update with Netflix X post: The two people who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building spire today, setting off a police action and commandeering airtime on local and national news channels, have revealed themselves to be Ivan “Vanya” Beerkus and Angela Niko...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Don't Waste Time Hunting for Fourth of July Deals. We'll Send the Best Ones to You
Our shopping experts track the biggest discounts and send the best finds directly to your phone before they're gone.
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Next-Gen Xbox May Not Have Disc Drive, Disc-To-Digital Feature Coming, Reports Say
Following Sony's announcement that it will not support PlayStation discs starting in 2028 and conjecture that the PS6 won't have a disc drive, it's now been reported that Microsoft's next-gen Xbox, Project Helix, won't have a disc drive either. Jez Corden of Windows Centra...
Why it matters: Next-Gen Xbox May Not Have Disc Drive, Disc-To-Digital... signals what players want next.
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‘Siren Head,’ Creepy Internet Sensation, Will Become Warner Bros. Movie With Brian Duffield Directing and ‘Weapons’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger Co-Writing
Fresh off the success of “Backrooms,” Hollywood has found its next Gen Z phenomenon to bring to screens. Warner Bros. has won a bidding war for the rights to “Siren Head.” And no, the name does not lie. Created by artist Trevor Henderson, this internet-fueled urban legend foll...
Variety reports: ‘Siren Head,’ Creepy Internet Sensation, Will Become Warner... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Trump Received $10.7 Million Fee for Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Documentary
President Donald Trump reported a $10.71 million licensing fee for “Melania,” the Amazon MGM Studios documentary about the First Lady, as income on his 2025 financial disclosure report. Amazon MGM Studios reportedly paid a total of $40 million to acquire “Melania” and spent $3...
The big picture: Trump Received $10.7 Million Fee for Amazon’s ‘Melania’... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Apple launches ‘How Did We Lose This World?’ site for Silo season 3
Silo season 3 premieres Thursday night, and Apple has just launched a new website to promote the show. It’s called ‘How Did We Lose This World?’ and contains exclusive clips, cryptic images, and more.
9to5Mac reports: Apple launches ‘How Did We Lose This World?’... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Melania Trump NFT earnings surge 28x in 2025 as first lady rakes in nearly $17 million in total earnings, filing shows
The first lady earned over $10.7 million from her film; over $6 million from the sale of NFTs and collectibles; and over half a million from her memoir.
Why it matters: Melania Trump NFT earnings surge 28x in 2025... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Subnautica 2 legal battle ends with reinstated CEO stepping down, as Krafton and Unknown Worlds founders agree settlement
Shake hands with the nearest underwater critter. The Subnautica 2 legal dispute appears to finally have reached its ultimate conclusion, with a settlement agreed between publishers Krafton and the three Unknown Worlds leaders they fired last year. One of those three leads, Unk...
The big picture: Subnautica 2 legal battle ends with reinstated CEO... — is generating hype in the community.
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AI-generated debate replies outscore real politicians on authenticity and coherence
AI-generated impersonations of political figures are judged by members of the public to be more authentic, relevant and coherent than the speakers' actual debate responses, according to a study appearing in PLOS One, written by Steffen Herbold of the University of Passau in Ge...
Why it matters: AI-generated debate replies outscore real politicians on authenticity... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Evolutionary origins of 'junk DNA' may provide new clues to cancer
In cancer research, one person's junk is increasingly becoming another person's treasure. Scientists have uncovered new evidence showing how recently evolved "junk DNA" genetic elements can become integrated into ancient cellular pathways that regulate cancer. These findings m...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Taking advantage of an enzyme mutation to help soybeans fight a billion-dollar pest
Beneath the surface of soybean fields, an invisible threat is costing farmers billions. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are uncovering how nature itself may hold the key to fighting back. The soybean cyst nematode—a microscopic worm that attacks plant roots and ...
The big picture: Taking advantage of an enzyme mutation to help... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Primate brains might have evolved to 'catch up' with larger bodies, but then kept growing
A new analysis supports the previously overlooked "brain lag" hypothesis—the idea that, in some primate lineages, the evolution of larger body size preceded the evolution of larger brain size—while also building on that hypothesis by suggesting that some lineages' brain sizes ...
The big picture: Primate brains might have evolved to 'catch up'... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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How giant earthquakes can form at fault planes where theory says they should not
A research group led by Satoshi Ide from the University of Tokyo has demonstrated that classic earthquake generation theory does not hold in areas where the angle at which a tectonic plate dips under another is sufficiently low. The discovery explains why giant earthquakes can...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Tim Heidecker and The Onion Are Taking Over InfoWars, Even if They Legally Can’t: It’s ‘Been a Long, Hard Struggle’
David vs. Goliath. Rocky Balboa vs. Apollo Creed. The Onion and Tim Heidecker vs. InfoWars and the Texas court system. It’s an underdog story we all know. Our hero, the preeminent satirical newspaper The Onion, embarked on a mission in 2024 to take over the alt-right conspirac...
Why it matters: Tim Heidecker and The Onion Are Taking Over... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Baywatch’ Fox Reboot Unveils First Footage in New Teaser
The Baywatch way of life is back. A first look at the “Baywatch” reboot from Fox has been unveiled in new teaser trailer. The trailer shows Hobie Buchannon (Stephen Amell), Charlie Vale (Jessica Belkin) and Luke (Noah Beck) sprinting and leaping across the sand. “Best job in t...
The big picture: ‘Baywatch’ Fox Reboot Unveils First Footage in New... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Why ‘Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia’ Could Be 2026’s Most Fascinating Historical Anime
Directors Naoko Yamada and Abel Góngora spoke to IndieWire about Japan animation studio Science Saru’s upcoming historical anime, which starts streaming internationally this summer, while at the Annecy festival.
IndieWire reports: Why ‘Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia’ Could Be... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Disney Voice Talent Search Selects 10 For Inaugural Class
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Kids & Family Discovers Voice Talent Search – a nationwide search for voice actors focused on the art of animation — has selected 10 for its inaugural class. Chosen from more than 7,500 submissions nationwide, Bennett Morgan, Daniel Zamora, Kai An Chee, Krist...
Why it matters: Disney Voice Talent Search Selects 10 For Inaugural... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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This weird 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet has a hotspot in the wrong place, and astronomers aren't sure how
Astronomers have discovered a curious new exoplanet that challenges assumptions about hot Jupiters, some of the most extreme planets in the universe.
The big picture: This weird 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet has a hotspot... — opens new research frontiers.
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Ubisoft Hires Former Amazon Games Chief Christoph Hartmann as Head of New Division, Including Oversight of Acquired ‘March of Giants’ Game
Ubisoft has appointed former Amazon Games chief Christoph Hartmann as the general manager of Creative House 2, overseeing its strategic direction and long-term portfolio development. Creative House 2 is one of the video game company’s Creative Houses that brings together Ubiso...
Why it matters: Ubisoft Hires Former Amazon Games Chief Christoph Hartmann... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Everything We Know About ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 So Far
The Pitt will be back for more medical mysteries and emergencies to solve. HBO renewed the drama series for a third season ahead of the premiere of season 2, which ran from January to April over 15 episodes. Season 3 has a rough production timeline in place as well as the sett...
Deadline reports: Everything We Know About ‘The Pitt’ Season 3... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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SEO-Poisoned Software Sites Abuse ScreenConnect to Deploy AsyncRAT
Unknown threat actors are leveraging the ScreenConnect remote access tool as a way to deploy and execute AsyncRAT. Kaspersky said the activity is part of a "massive, multi-domain, multi-language" campaign that distributes malicious installer archives hosted on spoofed website...
The big picture: SEO-Poisoned Software Sites Abuse ScreenConnect to Deploy AsyncRAT — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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Wilford Lloyd Baumes Dies: ‘Wonder Woman’ TV Producer Who Developed ‘The Love Boat’ Was 86
Wilford Lloyd “Bud” Baumes, who developed ABC’s long-running series The Love Boat and executive produced TV’s Wonder Woman, has died. He was 86. Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Homes in Cincinnati said he died June 28 but did not provide a cause of death. Born on November 24, 1939, ...
The big picture: Wilford Lloyd Baumes Dies: ‘Wonder Woman’ TV Producer... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Two Former Recording Academy Execs Help Steer Grammy Campaigns: ‘We’re Just Fortunate to Now Be on the Other Side of It’
At the Academy, a core value is being scrupulously non-partisan. Now, by definition, these execs are taking sides.
The big picture: Two Former Recording Academy Execs Help Steer Grammy... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Reinstated Subnautica 2 studio CEO immediately peaces out after Krafton agrees to pay the developer bonuses it went to court to avoid
The publisher's ChatGPT advisor could not be reached for comment.
Why it matters: Reinstated Subnautica 2 studio CEO immediately peaces out... may set a new standard for the genre.
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I bricked my iPhone to prevent doomscrolling - how life has been after six months of use
Brick is one of the few new devices that positively changed my daily content consumption. You can finally buy it on Amazon.
ZDNet reports: I bricked my iPhone to prevent doomscrolling -... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Cloudflare’s new policy pushes AI companies to pay for publishers’ content
Cloudflare is giving AI companies until September 15 to separate web crawlers used for search from those used for AI training and agents, or risk being blocked by default on many publisher sites.
TechCrunch reports: Cloudflare’s new policy pushes AI companies to pay... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Krafton settles with Subnautica 2 developer after drawn-out dispute over $250 million
After a lengthy legal dispute, Krafton has settled with its subsidiary Unknown Worlds Entertainment, which is developing Subnautica 2, and will pay bonuses to the studio's staff, Bloomberg reports. The dispute began last year after Krafton pushed out Unknown Worlds' cofounders...
The Verge reports: Krafton settles with Subnautica 2 developer after drawn-out... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The 49 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI 4th of July Sale
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.
Why it matters: The 49 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Jane Kaczmarek on Malcolm in the Middle, The Boroughs, and Finding the Hotness in a Second Act: Podcast
The actress is in a moment of return with two shows and a new marriage. Jane Kaczmarek on Malcolm in the Middle, The Boroughs, and Finding the Hotness in a Second Act: Podcast Kyle Meredith
The big picture: Jane Kaczmarek on Malcolm in the Middle, The... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection
Microsoft will likely soon follow Sony and stop the production of physical discs for Xbox games. But instead of leaving physical discs behind entirely, sources familiar with Microsoft's plans tell me the company has quietly been working on a disc-to-digital feature that will a...
The Verge reports: Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical... — this could change how developers build software.
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Can AI plan for heat emergencies better than simple rules? It depends
The thermometer reads 95°F (35°C) in Brooklyn, and vulnerable individuals need information to take appropriate action. New York City officials must gather facts quickly to provide updates on cooling centers, power outages and other details that could save lives. Are these deta...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Meditation and speaking in tongues: The surprising similarities between two spiritual practices
Do the world's religions and contemplative traditions send people to the same place—compassion, bliss, awe, a sense of God, awareness or the universe?
Phys.org reports: Meditation and speaking in tongues: The surprising similarities... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Bryan Adams Takes Swipe at Donald Trump’s Expansionist Dreams With ’51st State’ Protest Song: ‘You Better Show Some Respect’
The pointed rock tune was released on Wednesday (July 1) to coincide with Canada Day.
Billboard reports: Bryan Adams Takes Swipe at Donald Trump’s Expansionist... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Research finds that three quarters of all tickets on StubHub UK come from just three sellers
“It’s time for a root-and-branch investigation into the entire ‘secondary ticketing’ sector" The post Research finds that three quarters of all tickets on StubHub UK come from just three sellers appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Research finds that three quarters of all tickets... is making waves across platforms.
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Single-atom catalyst turns lignin into valuable chemicals with near-complete conversion
Researchers at The University of Manchester and Hebei University of Technology have identified how a new class of catalyst can break down lignin into useful chemical building blocks, offering a more sustainable route to replace fossil-based materials.
Why it matters: Single-atom catalyst turns lignin into valuable chemicals with... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Trump administration's limits on student loan forgiveness program are blocked. What to know
Trump's policy that narrowed eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program will not go into effect, after two federal judges blocked the rule.
CNBC reports: Trump administration's limits on student loan forgiveness program... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Hollywood Vampires Announce Live Album At Montreux Jazz Festival, Unleash “Raise the Dead”: Stream
The hard rock/classic rock supergroup's new live record will be out digitally on August 7th and physically October 16th. Hollywood Vampires Announce Live Album At Montreux Jazz Festival, Unleash “Raise the Dead”: Stream Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
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DHS confirms hackers breached HSIN info-sharing platform
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a cyberattack that compromised the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), a sensitive information-sharing platform used by federal, state, local, and private-sector partners. [...]
The big picture: DHS confirms hackers breached HSIN info-sharing platform — highlights growing cyber threats.
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Inflation peaked in May as energy prices fell in June, Kalshi traders think
Speculators on the prediction market platform give less than 30% odds to inflation peaking above 4.2% in 2026.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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