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  1. Calling on Cyber Pros to Help Defend City HallDark Reading
  2. Hyundai to increase U.S. production at new Georgia plant, CEO tells CNBCCNBC
  3. Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting gameThe Verge
  4. I'm a decade-plus FromSoftware sicko, and these are my 5 takeaways from the first Duskbloods gameplayPC Gamer
  5. Mark buys a castleTechCrunch
  6. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says “Optics Are Obvious” Of ‘Wonder Man’ Cancellation & ‘Blade’ Reboot Delays: “It Should Be A Priority To Change That Narrative”Deadline
  7. Judge Plans October Hearing In ABC’s First Amendment Lawsuit Against The FCC, Sets Briefing ScheduleDeadline
  8. The Genesis GV90 blows the bloody doors off what’s possible in EV designThe Verge
  9. US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regimeBBC World
  10. Yungblud Crowd-Surfs in a Wheelchair During His Show After Breaking His LegBillboard

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Riot is ending development on its League of Legends fighting game

Riot Games is already winding down work on 2XKO, the free-to-play League of Legends fighting game, less than a year after its initial launch. Riot says "active development" will conclude at the end of 2026 because the company hasn't "seen enough players stick with the game to ...

Why it matters: Riot is ending development on its League of... is one to watch for the industry.

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Mark buys a castle

Mark Zuckerberg just bought a cozy abode somewhat close to Meta’s international headquarters in Ireland.

TechCrunch reports: Mark buys a castle — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says “Optics Are Obvious” Of ‘Wonder Man’ Cancellation & ‘Blade’ Reboot Delays: “It Should Be A Priority To Change That Narrative”

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II shares his take on the online discourse over Disney and Marvel’s decision to cancel Wonder Man after one season, and the continued postponement of the Blade reboot. In a new interview, the actor is asked about the conjecture that fans are making about the...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Judge Plans October Hearing In ABC’s First Amendment Lawsuit Against The FCC, Sets Briefing Schedule

UPDATE: A federal judge orders a hearing in ABC’s First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC for sometime during the week of October 5. The network is seeking a temporary restraining order to halt the FCC’s early renewal proceedings for broadcast licenses for the network’s eight ...

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

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The Genesis GV90 blows the bloody doors off what’s possible in EV design

Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand, just revealed its first full-size, three-row electric SUV for the US market, the GV90. And arguably it has some of the wildest designs and features in the auto market today. Right off the bat, the coach-style doors signal that things aren't wha...

The Verge reports: The Genesis GV90 blows the bloody doors off... — this could change how developers build software.

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Kali Bailey Adapting L. Frank Baum’s ‘The Life And Adventures Of Santa Claus’ For Monarch Media

EXCLUSIVE: Monarch Media has enlisted Kali Bailey to adapt the screenplay for The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, a live-action feature adaptation of the children’s book by L. Frank Baum. First published in 1902, Baum’s book follows Santa Claus from an abandoned baby in a ...

The big picture: Kali Bailey Adapting L. Frank Baum’s ‘The Life... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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From the lab to headlines: Why do some studies make the news while others don't?

When we read a news story about a new cancer treatment, an Alzheimer's breakthrough or an innovative technology, we rarely think about everything that happens behind the scenes before that information reaches newspapers, radio or television. Scientists publish their findings i...

Why it matters: From the lab to headlines: Why do some... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Sean Duffy’s America 250 Reality Show Draws Just 2,900 Viewers

Months of promotion, corporate sponsors, and a cameo from Donald Trump haven't translated into much of an audience Sean Duffy’s America 250 Reality Show Draws Just 2,900 Viewers Alex Krinsky

The big picture: Sean Duffy’s America 250 Reality Show Draws Just... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Netflix Veteran Andy Weil Joins Amazon MGM Studios As Head Of Comedy

EXCLUSIVE: Andy Weil, Netflix’s VP Comedy — and the streamer’s second longest serving programming executive — is leaving to join Amazon MGM Studios as Head of Comedy. Amazon MGM Studios‘ Head of Global Television Peter Friedlander just announced the hire internally in a memo, ...

Deadline reports: Netflix Veteran Andy Weil Joins Amazon MGM Studios... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Sonic the Hedgehog to Headline Fortnite’s ‘Override’ Season (Gaming News Roundup)

Sonic the Hedgehog will headline Fortnite’s new “Override” season.  Players will be able to play as Sonic and unlock the Tails Sidekick with the purchase of the Battle Pass for the hedgehog’s 35th anniversary. The collaboration will also feature the Tails Sprite, Rings and Son...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Why social media algorithms send you posts you don't like

Do your social media accounts feed you content that reflects your core beliefs and guiding principles? Our new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the algorithms supplying your feeds may be prioritizing content that clashes with...

Phys.org reports: Why social media algorithms send you posts you... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Europe's heat waves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat

Europe's deadly, record-breaking summer heat waves sent temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analyzed by AFP, with many of those areas not used to such hot weather.

Phys.org reports: Europe's heat waves scorch 80 million with 40... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Apple Music to Label AI-Made Tracks Later This Year

Apple Music will begin labeling songs on the platform derived from AI platforms, adding a “Made With AI” label to such songs later this year. In a note to its industry partners and one viewed by Variety, the service said that record labels and distributors will be required to ...

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

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Meet UPDF: A Lightweight Adobe Alternative Built for the Agentic Era

PDFs are easy to read and hard to change. AI can now summarize a 90-page contract in seconds, but it still won't rewrite the source file cleanly. UPDF is built for that second half: direct editing, 14-format conversion, 38-language OCR, and ten AI agents shipped in version 2.5...

The big picture: Meet UPDF: A Lightweight Adobe Alternative Built for... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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Fans Share Which Songs Get Them Hyped for the Gym at Outside Lands Music Festival | Man On the Street

This is sponsored content. Fans at Outside Lands music festival share which songs get them into motion. Tetris Kelly: The Planet Fitness movement mixes are built around a simple but deeply personal truth: What we listen to while we move often shapes who we’re becoming in the p...

Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Netflix & AMC Studios Forge Co-Production Agreement With Shane Black’s ‘Bannerman’ As First Series

Netflix is now in the series co-production business. The streamer has made a deal with AMC Studios to jointly develop and produce original series, believed to be the first of its kind for the global platform. The first greenlight to come out of the arrangement is drama Bannerm...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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How well do past extinctions predict extinction risk today?

In the last few centuries, mammals and other animals have been going extinct at least 100 times faster than they did before humans arrived on the scene. So who will be next? Which species are most likely to survive, and which will die out?

Why it matters: How well do past extinctions predict extinction risk... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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How ‘Fallout’ Made 120-Pound Power Armor Look Effortless

Emmy-nominated stunt performers Jeremy Fitzgerald and Tim Soergel reveal what it took to run, fight and fall in suits with 12-inch feet.

Why it matters: How ‘Fallout’ Made 120-Pound Power Armor Look Effortless could reshape the box office conversation.

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Netflix, AMC Team for ‘Bannerman’ Series Based on John R. Maxim Spy Novels, Shane Black and Craig Silverstein to Write

Netflix and AMC Studios are set to co-produce the drama series “Bannerman,” Variety has learned. The series is based on John R. Maxim’s Paul Bannerman novels, of which five were published. This marks the first Netflix/AMC Studios co-production. The show will air on AMC in the ...

The big picture: Netflix, AMC Team for ‘Bannerman’ Series Based on... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Nick Offerman Loved Getting Slapped by Betty Gilpin

The Emmy-nominated actor breaks down his favorite scene from "Death by Lightning," why he loves the "'Deadwood'-ification" of history, and his onscreen bond with Shea Whigham: "I want to giggle like a schoolgirl just thinking about how fun it was to do that with him."

Why it matters: Nick Offerman Loved Getting Slapped by Betty Gilpin may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Adobe Firefly adds AI audio tools and Google's Gemini Omni Flash

Adobe is making three AI audio tools broadly available in Firefly. Generate Music, Generate Speech, and Generate Sound Effects create royalty-free music, voiceovers, and sound effects for video projects. Adobe has also added Gemini Omni Flash to the platform. The article Adobe...

Why it matters: Adobe Firefly adds AI audio tools and Google's... highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Bleech 9:3 share brooding new single ‘Figure 8’: “The product of crying quietly so your flatmates don’t hear you”

The NME 100 band will be playing a headline tour in the UK and Ireland in November The post Bleech 9:3 share brooding new single ‘Figure 8’: “The product of crying quietly so your flatmates don’t hear you” appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Bleech 9:3 share brooding new single ‘Figure 8’:... taps into a cultural moment.

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Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For August 22 2026 | Billboard Latin

Karol G takes over the top 10 with the release of her new album No Me Arrepiento De Sentir Tanto. Narrator:Karol G takes over Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs. This is the top 10 for the week of August 22. “Después de Ti” with Greg González flies to No. 10. “Alguien Que Te Amaba” d...

Billboard reports: Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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'Wall-to-wall' map of NYC trees could help cool cities worldwide

Researchers have created an interactive map identifying 1.8 million individual trees in New York City, using a new approach that could optimize the placement of trees for cooling in cities around the world.

Why it matters: 'Wall-to-wall' map of NYC trees could help cool... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Who helps more—low-income earners or the wealthy? It depends on the situation

Are people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds more willing to help—or do the wealthy give more? For years, research has provided conflicting answers. A new study by Kühne Logistics University (KLU), based on data from approximately 680,000 people, resolves this contradiction...

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

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beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream

Bea describes the bittersweet track as "one of the happiest songs on the album," despite its fixation on moments that are long gone. beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream Alex Krinsky

Why it matters: beabadoobee Gets Nostalgic on New Song “Memories”: Stream is making waves across platforms.

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Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses

Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks to the web.

The big picture: Google gives publishers a new way to fight... — could change how developers build software.

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What We Missed: Delta Flight Disrupted With Wi-Fi Hack

In this video, Dark Reading editors discuss some of the news they didn't get a chance to cover, including some scary airplane security risks and the US government's newest "hack back" strategy.

Dark Reading reports: What We Missed: Delta Flight Disrupted With Wi-Fi... — this highlights growing cyber threats.

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This game inspired by classic Minecraft dropper maps can't work out whether it wants to rapture you or make you throw up

"I wanna see how much abuse gamers can take," a voice over opens the trailer for Sensory Overload, a game that will likely be taking home the Geoff "IMAX" Keighley Award for Most Appropriate Title For A Video Game later this year. It's a simple concept for a game: you are cons...

The big picture: This game inspired by classic Minecraft dropper maps... — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Climate: Trump vs. California

At least a half-dozen federal agencies have moved to undermine the state’s environmental efforts.

Why it matters: Climate: Trump vs. California adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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A24’s Kate Fassl Joins Ari Aster’s Square Peg As Head Of Comms & Talent Relations

EXCLUSIVE: A24 vet Kate Fassl is heading to Ari Aster’s Square Peg as its new Head of Communications and Talent Relations. In her new role, Fassl will lead comms for Square Peg, overseeing strategy, press and brand while working closely with filmmakers and talent. Fassl joins ...

Why it matters: A24’s Kate Fassl Joins Ari Aster’s Square Peg... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Apple Music to Launch Labels on AI Tracks Later This Year

"Content providers will be required to include AI Transparency Tags in any instance where AI was used to create a material portion of the content, including tracks that are AI platform generated," Apple Music said.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Apple Music to Launch Labels on AI Tracks... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles

Founded in 2022, Castelion set out to manufacture hypersonic weapon systems at a lower cost and at faster speeds than traditional defense primes.

The big picture: Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles — is one to watch for the industry.

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A cell-motility pathway helps set the pace of embryo development

A molecular pathway known for controlling cell shape and movement also helps regulate the rhythm by which the vertebrate body is divided into repeated segments, FMI researchers report in the journal Development.

Why it matters: A cell-motility pathway helps set the pace of... opens new research frontiers.

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'Shaking up' biofilm research: Active topography reduces bacterial infections

The use of antibiotics has traditionally been considered the gold standard in bacterial infection control—the more bacterial cells you kill, and the faster you kill them, the better. University of Tennessee, Knoxville Professor Dacheng Ren champions a different approach: engin...

The big picture: 'Shaking up' biofilm research: Active topography reduces bacterial... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Chuck Saftler, Top TV Acquisition Executive & FX Veteran, Leaving Disney After 32 Years

EXCLUSIVE: Chuck Saftler, one of the biggest names in TV acquisitions and who helped build FX Networks, is leaving Disney after a 32-year tenure that dates to pre-Disney-merger FX, which he joined in December 1993 as director of scheduling, seven months prior to the network’s ...

Why it matters: Chuck Saftler, Top TV Acquisition Executive & FX... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Adeline Rudolph, Audra McDonald & Dylan McDermott Join Amazon MGM’s Tennis Rom-Com ‘Love Love’

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM has added three more to its Joey Power rom-com Love Love: Adeline Rudolph (Mortal Kombat II), Audra McDonald (The Gilded Age), and Dylan McDermott (FBI: Most Wanted). Character details are being kept under wraps. Isabel May and Tyriq Withers lead the film...

Deadline reports: Adeline Rudolph, Audra McDonald & Dylan McDermott Join... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Liquid AI Releases LFM2.5-DSpark Draft Models That Deliver Up to 3.18x Faster Decoding Without Changing Model Outputs

Three ~300M drafters bring speculative decoding to LFM2.5, delivering up to 3.18x faster decoding with identical greedy output. The post Liquid AI Releases LFM2.5-DSpark Draft Models That Deliver Up to 3.18x Faster Decoding Without Changing Model Outputs appeared first on Mark...

The big picture: Liquid AI Releases LFM2.5-DSpark Draft Models That Deliver... — could accelerate the AI arms race.

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Andrew McCarthy Sci-Fi Pic ‘Orion’ Acquired By Hyde Park International

EXCLUSIVE: Hyde Park International has picked up foreign sales rights to Jaco Bouwer’s sci-fi thriller Orion starring Andrew McCarthy, Debby Ryan and Drew Van Acker. Orion is set for a nationwide U.S. release through Blue Harbor this fall. In the pic, McCarthy plays Jim, a NAS...

Why it matters: Andrew McCarthy Sci-Fi Pic ‘Orion’ Acquired By Hyde... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Mark Zuckerberg bought an Irish castle

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg now owns an actual castle. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan bought Strancally Castle and its 440-acre estate in Ireland "several weeks ago," according to The Irish Times. While the exact price of the purchase is unclear, the family could have pai...

Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Silicon Valley Doesn't Get Why You Hate AI

Technology leaders don’t seem to understand society’s gripes about AI, but boy, are they posting through it.

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

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7 Cheaper Alternatives For Popular Games

Gaming has never been more expensive. We’re here to investigate why, and help you play more while spending less. Welcome to GameSpot Cheap Week. Massive, popular games go on sale all the time, but there are a plethora of titles that emulate those experiences with a lowe...

The big picture: 7 Cheaper Alternatives For Popular Games — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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How to watch Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase

The two-hour stream will feature Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day and The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past.

Why it matters: How to watch Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Faye Dunaway and Nicola Peltz Beckham Among Honorees at Kinéo Awards During Venice Film Fest

The awards, conceived by Kinéo Cultural Association president Rosetta Sannelli, toasts a milestone 25th anniversary next month with the ceremony set to take place at Casa Cinema Giovani on Sept. 5.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Faye Dunaway and Nicola Peltz Beckham Among Honorees... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Best Buy Is Offering $100 Gift Cards For $60 This Weekend, And That’s Great If You Want GTA 6’s Premium Edition

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, retailer Best Buy is offering $100 gift cards for only $60, and the timing is great if you want the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6. The offer is good for one day only, August 22, and you'll need to visit a store in person to get the gift c...

GameSpot reports: Best Buy Is Offering $100 Gift Cards For... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Extreme rain shifts toward larger, less frequent storms across eastern US

Extreme precipitation events are among the most damaging natural disasters and a major concern in our changing climate. In the U.S., since 1980, the most destructive events alone have caused more than 2,800 deaths and $700 billion in damages. But what is the total area of the ...

The big picture: Extreme rain shifts toward larger, less frequent storms... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Climate: Saving Old Trees Might Save Lives

We know that trees are good for cities. A new study finds that mature trees are especially good.

The big picture: Climate: Saving Old Trees Might Save Lives — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Argentina’s Cosquín Rock Announces 2027 Lineup with Jack Johnson, Babasónicos, Wos, and Illya Kuryaki

The 27th edition of the festival returns to Córdoba on February 6th and 7th with Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Jorge Drexler, Divididos, and more. Argentina’s Cosquín Rock Announces 2027 Lineup with Jack Johnson, Babasónicos, Wos, and Illya Kuryaki Pedro Camacho

The big picture: Argentina’s Cosquín Rock Announces 2027 Lineup with Jack... — shows where the music business is headed.

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How an Indie Studio Convinced ‘Naruto’ Creator, TV Tokyo to Let Them Make Franchise’s First Official Digital Cards App (EXCLUSIVE)

“Naruto” fans will have access to the popular anime franchise’s first-ever official digital cards app with Thursday’s worldwide launch of “Naruto Ninja Cards.” Described as “a gamified card-collecting experience,” “Naruto Ninja Cards” lets app users collect the series’ most ic...

Why it matters: How an Indie Studio Convinced ‘Naruto’ Creator, TV... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Stone tools suggest Neanderthals once inhabited Arabian deserts

Neanderthals are largely associated with colder climates across Eurasia. But researchers know that both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals moved through nearby Southwest Asia between about 100,000 and 50,000 years ago, and Arabia was a crossroads between Africa, Europe and Asia dur...

Why it matters: Stone tools suggest Neanderthals once inhabited Arabian deserts adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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What Does Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Move Back to the U.K. Mean for the Royal Family?

The Sussexes are coming home. In a shock announcement on Wednesday, it was revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. for an “extended period” with their two young children after six years of living in California. But after the pair’s dramatic exi...

The big picture: What Does Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Move... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Charles Melton in Talks for ‘Naruto’ Movie as Kakashi

Charles Melton is in close talks to play Kakashi Hatake in Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming live-action “Naruto” movie, Variety has learned. The news comes amid speculation that Melton would be announced to join the “X-Men” cast at last week’s D23 convention. The global “Narut...

The big picture: Charles Melton in Talks for ‘Naruto’ Movie as... — is generating industry buzz.

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AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy in 2026?

Choosing between AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 was already mostly a question of fit, features, and price. Apple is also developing camera-equipped AirPods with Visual Intelligence, but they are not expected to arrive until 2027 at the soonest. That could make waiting an awfully ...

The big picture: AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3: Which should... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Fortnite Fans Foresee A Five Nights At Freddy’s Crossover, Based On New Building

There has never been a Five Nights at Freddy's collaboration in Fortnite, but an under-construction building on the game's map has given people hope. Well-known leaker HYPEX shared on X that another user named AlignedEclipse has spotted a structure that looks similar to the pi...

Why it matters: Fortnite Fans Foresee A Five Nights At Freddy’s... signals what players want next.

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Reggie Watts Is a Prominent Ketamine Advocate. Was It His Ex’s ‘Undoing’?

The comedian promotes ketamine and psychedelics to explore higher consciousness. Yet friends of his ex-girlfriend, who died by suicide, claim his encouragement fueled an addiction. Watts’ team calls the claims “dangerously false.”

Why it matters: Reggie Watts Is a Prominent Ketamine Advocate. Was... shows where the music business is headed.

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Film and TV Spending Dropped In New Mexico. But There’s a Silver Lining

As major studios slash budgets for tentpole features and series, there's fewer big-ticket projects. There's also more indies and an uptick in shoot activity, the state's film office director says.

The big picture: Film and TV Spending Dropped In New Mexico.... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Brand messaging shapes consumer choices in vegan cosmetics

Major cosmetics retailers such as Sephora, Ulta and Amazon now feature sections aimed at socially conscious consumers, highlighting products that are sustainable, eco-friendly, cruelty-free or packaged with recycled materials. This shift reflects changing consumer preferences.

Phys.org reports: Brand messaging shapes consumer choices in vegan cosmetics — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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A new kind of polymer with two faces and a twist control electron spin

Researchers from the University of Osaka have developed a new class of chiral semiconducting polymers that can generate highly spin-polarized electrical currents. The team's unique molecular design allows the polymers to self-assemble into helical structures that efficiently f...

The big picture: A new kind of polymer with two faces... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered “Community” update out now, patch notes – 60 FPS in Classic Graphics Mode, brightness slider, more

Aspyr has announced the release of a new “Community” update for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered. Players on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and elsewhere can download it now. The update includes new, community-requested features as well as bug fixes and optimizations. As part of this, t...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.

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Ron Perlman Latest To Join Amazon MGM’s Horror Film ‘Seasons’ From Drew Hancock

Ron Perlman (Apple’s Cape Fear) is set for a role alongside Lily James and Jack Reynor in Seasons, Amazon MGM Studios’ horror film marking the sophomore feature of Companion‘s Drew Hancock. Character details are being kept under wraps. Hancock’s script is based on a viral horr...

Deadline reports: Ron Perlman Latest To Join Amazon MGM’s Horror... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images

With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves today, Google has released factory images for all the devices.

Why it matters: Google releases Pixel 11 series factory images is one to watch for the industry.

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Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”: Stream

The veteran metal act's 17th studio album is out October 30th via Nuclear Blast Records. Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”: Stream Langdon Hickman

The big picture: Enslaved Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Solar Will”:... — taps into a cultural moment.

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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: SENTINEL 519, NARUTO Ninja STORM, Slime Legends, more

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like SENTINEL 519: SAGA – GENESIS, Candleman, NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, Endling Extinction is Forever, Slime Legends – Survivor, Lia: Hacking Destiny, and more. Just be sure...

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.

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Step Aside, GTA 6 Leaks, We Have To Talk About Zork

Ongoing GTA 6 leaks might be the biggest gaming news story happening right now, but there's something much more important to discuss: Zork. We finally know what From Software's new Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, actually is, and among the many details we've gotten is a re...

Why it matters: Step Aside, GTA 6 Leaks, We Have To... is generating hype in the community.

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AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18 Pro cases

Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17 Pro cases, and perhaps some final resolution in the Appl...

The big picture: AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6,... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Blocc chemistry could automate molecular discovery and democratize access to new materials

A paper published in the journal Science lays out a roadmap for broadening access to the process of discovering molecular tools that can benefit society, including medicines, materials and a wide range of everyday consumer products.

Why it matters: Blocc chemistry could automate molecular discovery and democratize... opens new research frontiers.

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Accounting staff turnover may lead to future financial reporting problems

Investors looking for early signs of declining financial reporting quality may want to pay attention to employee turnover in a company's accounting department, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.

Why it matters: Accounting staff turnover may lead to future financial... opens new research frontiers.

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100-million-year-old molecular 'bypasses' may have helped grasses dominate landscapes and agriculture

100 million years ago, long before human intervention, ancestors of grasses, including wheat, rice and maize, developed "bypasses" in chemical pathways used to create two critical compounds: lignin and starch. These more efficient pathways could explain why grass plants are so...

Phys.org reports: 100-million-year-old molecular 'bypasses' may have helped grasses dominate... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Netflix Nabs ‘The Headlands House’ Limited Series Starring Colman Domingo

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Colman Domingo (Euphoria, Michael) stars in The Headlands House, a thriller limited series, which, in a competitive situation, has landed at Netflix for development. From AMC Studios, it is executive produced by Colman Domingo and Raúl Domingo for their ...

Deadline reports: Netflix Nabs ‘The Headlands House’ Limited Series Starring... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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CBS Plans Special Morning, Primetime Coverage of 9/11 Anniversary

CBS will fill key morning and primetime hours on September 11 with live coverage and special programming devoted to the 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks on America on that date in 2001. The CBS programming will also be available on Paramount+. A selection of reporting on ...

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

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The ‘Top Chef’ Casting Team Never Packs Up Their Knives

Casting director Ron Mare tells IndieWire about why casting "Top Chef" has only gotten more interesting the longer the show has run.

IndieWire reports: The ‘Top Chef’ Casting Team Never Packs Up... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back

High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

BBC Business reports: Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull... — this reflects a broader economic trend.

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ChatGPT update adds Apple Messages integration on Mac

Well, this seems interesting. ChatGPT’s latest update adds a new Mac integration: the ability to work with conversations from Apple’s Messages app. The feature works with iMessage, SMS, and RCS.

9to5Mac reports: ChatGPT update adds Apple Messages integration on Mac — this could change how developers build software.

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The AI industry is getting better at spotting dangerous behavior. It is less clear that labs know how to stop it.

Recent incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta show what happens when increasingly capable AI agents are tested in flawed environments. A new assessment finds leading labs are better at spotting risky behavior than reliably stopping it.

Why it matters: The AI industry is getting better at spotting... hints at where the money is moving.

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Hackers poison arrayref Rust crate to push infostealer malware

Hackers compromised the maintainer account behind the widely used Rust crate arrayref to introduce malware that executed on developers' systems during compilation. [...]

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

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Fortnite‘s Long Sonic Haunts My Nightmares

We're running into the upper limits of acceptable Fortnite crossovers

Why it matters: Fortnite‘s Long Sonic Haunts My Nightmares reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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watchOS 27 adds three new Apple Watch features I’ve been loving

watchOS 27 is coming soon as the next major Apple Watch software update. I’ve been using watchOS 27 in beta this summer, and there are three new features I’ve been especially loving.

The big picture: watchOS 27 adds three new Apple Watch features... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Australia says Roblox hasn’t fixed its child predator problem

Roblox is promising more changes to its child safety features following testing from Australia's online safety regulator, eSafety. eSafety has been looking into concerns that the company hasn't been in compliance with Australia's Online Safety Act, including "allegedly failing...

Why it matters: Australia says Roblox hasn’t fixed its child predator... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Reveals His Cancer Has Returned

The guitarist was originally diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Reveals His Cancer Has Returned Spencer Kaufman

The big picture: Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell Reveals His Cancer Has... — taps into a cultural moment.

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Oxygen vacancies unlock fast lithium-ion transport in battery material

Lithium titanate (LTO, Li4Ti5O12) is a well-established battery material that in its pristine state is a poor conductor of lithium ions. It develops high ionic conductivity only during charging, when additional lithium ions and electrons are incorporated into the material.

Phys.org reports: Oxygen vacancies unlock fast lithium-ion transport in battery... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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N-able Bug Exposes Password Vault Master Keys

The popular "Passportal" password manager, favored by MSPs and SMBs, remains risky even after its patch, thanks to its cloud-based design. Should these products stay away from the cloud entirely?

The big picture: N-able Bug Exposes Password Vault Master Keys — is a wake-up call for digital security.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says the ‘Optics’ at Marvel Are ‘Obvious’ After ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ Canceled: ‘If I’m Disney, I Do Not Want to Be Attached To These Optics’

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the “optics” at Marvel are obvious after the studio canceled his Emmy-nominated series “Wonder Woman” after one season and failed over multiple years to bring to life the “Blade” movie it announced starring Mahershala Ali. Marvel canceled “Wonder Man...

Variety reports: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says the ‘Optics’ at Marvel... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you

Another day, another sad thing to report about our compromised Federal Communications Commission. Chairman Brendan Carr has followed through on his 2025 threat to kill long-term broadband speed goals established during the Biden administration, which aimed for eventually getti...

The big picture: FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good... — is one to watch for the industry.

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