European began Tuesday's session in negative territory as prospects for a speedy resolution to the U.S.-Iran war appear increasingly remote.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
EXCLUSIVE: Braham Entertainment will be at the Cannes Market this year with Angel City, the debut feature from Noel Braham. Noel Braham wrote, directed, and produced the film. He also stars in the film alongside Saturday Night Live alum Chris Kattan, Tony Award winner Tonya P...
Why it matters: ‘Angel City’ Starring Chris Kattan, Tonya Pinkins &... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver made a joint appearance on The Late Show ahead of its final episode
Rolling Stone reports: Stephen Colbert Reunites ‘Strike Force Five’ To Discuss... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.
BBC Business reports: Snack giant switches to black and white packaging... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
They previously united in 2023 during the writers' strike to launch a limited-run podcast called Strike Force Five.
Billboard reports: Stephen Colbert Reunites With Kimmel, Fallon, Oliver and... — this shows where the music business is headed.
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
BBC Business reports: Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected... — this may shift market dynamics.
American educational technology company Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, said it reached an "agreement" with a decentralized cybercrime extortion group after it breached its network and threatened to leak stolen information from thousands of schools and universities....
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this should prompt a review of your own security.
Guillermo del Toro will be in attendance at the celebratory screening in Cannes.
The big picture: StudioCanal Acquires International Sales Rights to ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’... — is generating industry buzz.
There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.
Why it matters: Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269... affects international relations.
EXCLUSIVE: Fearfolks, the Bangkok-based genre label founded by Hans Audric B. Estialbo and Benetone Films, has picked up global sales rights to body horror Cocoa Doll, starring Gossip Girl’s Grace Duah. The project is the debut feature of Muslim-Nigerian director Jumai Yusuf, ...
The big picture: Fearfolks Picks Up Global Sales Rights On ‘Cocoa... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Scientists revisiting mysterious 540-million-year-old microfossils from Brazil have overturned a major idea about early animal life. What were once thought to be trails left behind by tiny worm-like creatures are now believed to be fossilized communities of bacteria and algae ...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
When Barry Keoghan watches a film that speaks to him, he likes to get in touch with the director to tell them. It’s something he thinks more people in the industry need to do. “We should share the love and always share what each other’s work has done for us,” he tells Variety....
Variety reports: Barry Keoghan on Returning to Cannes, Leaving ‘Peaky... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
In this tutorial, we explore skfolio, a scikit-learn compatible portfolio optimization library that helps us build, compare, and evaluate different investment strategies in a structured Python workflow. We start by loading S&P 500 price data, converting it into returns, and cr...
Why it matters: A Coding Implementation to Portfolio Optimization with skfolio... could accelerate the AI arms race.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weighed fresh doubts over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
The big picture: Asia markets trade mixed as investors weigh Trump’s... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Steve Martin, Steven Spielberg and more talk about the comedian as an actor, a personality and a pal.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
In a release put out on the eve of its opening on May 13, Cannes Marché du Film has unveiled record attendance against a complex geopolitical backdrop. It said 40,000 professionals were expected overall at the festival with 16,000 participants from 140 countries registered to ...
Why it matters: Cannes Market Posts Record Attendance Against Complex Geopolitical... could reshape the box office conversation.
U.S., France and the U.K. are the top three countries represented, but there's been a spike in attendance from Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Why it matters: 40,000 Film Professionals from 140 Countries at This... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Cannes Film Market is heading into its 2026 edition with record registration figures, counting 16,000 market participants from more than 140 countries among the broader Cannes Film Festival gathering of 40,000 industry professionals. The U.S., France and the U.K. hold thei...
Why it matters: Cannes Film Market Draws Record 16,000 Participants as... could reshape the box office conversation.
The Mise En Scene Company (MSC) has acquired world sales rights to “Dope Queens,” from writer-director Grafton Doyle, and will introduce the title to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. The film is produced by Julio Lopez Velasquez – whose credits include “Buck Run” and “A Place...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Paradise City Sales has granted Variety access to an exclusive clip from Sara Ishaq’s “The Station,” which has its world premiere in Critics’ Week at Cannes. Variety spoke to the Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker, who received an Academy Award nomination for her documentary short “Kar...
Why it matters: ‘The Station’ Director on the Hidden World of... is generating industry buzz.
OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a new cybersecurity initiative that brings together frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model capabilities and Codex Security to help organizations identify and patch vulnerabilities before attackers find a way in using the same issues. "Daybrea...
The big picture: OpenAI Launches Daybreak for AI-Powered Vulnerability Detection and... — highlights growing cyber threats.
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
The big picture: France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by... — demands attention beyond borders.
Oil prices rose Tuesday amid concerns over a prolonged Middle East conflict after President Trump's comments that the ceasefire with Iran is on "life support"
The big picture: Oil prices extend gains as Trump comments diminish... — hints at where the money is moving.
Cannes Film Festival Director Thierry Frémaux took to the stage on Monday for his traditional meeting with the press on the eve of the opening ceremony. In a sign of the complexity of the times, he was grilled on everything from AI to new Oscar submission rules; selfies; the f...
The big picture: Thierry Frémaux Talks New Oscar Rules, “Feminist Washing”... — is generating industry buzz.
Flix Oven has launched an African-Korean filmmaker residency program, naming “Mami Wata” director C.J. Obasi as its inaugural fellow, the company revealed at the Cannes Film Market. The Seoul-based company has partnered with Continental Entertainment, an African-focused repres...
Variety reports: Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary Board C.J. Obasi Project... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The first look from “Critterz,” the AI-created animated feature first announced last year, has been unveiled, showcasing the titular critterz in all their digitally-crafted fluffy cuddliness. The film — created by OpenAI’s Chad Nelson, from the writers of “Paddington in Peru” ...
Why it matters: ‘Critterz’ First Look: New Tech Behind AI Animated... is generating industry buzz.
In Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord, Sebastian Stan returns to his Romanian roots with a story that forces us to examine our prejudices, our assumptions, and the treatment of immigrants. Starring opposite Renate Reinsve, Stan once again plunges into a risky, thorny role with a look tha...
Deadline reports: Sebastian Stan On His Romanian Roots In ‘Fjord’,... — this is generating industry buzz.
Hong Kong-based sales outfit Golden Network Asia has picked up international sales rights to family animated feature A Mighty Adventure, directed by Toe Yuen, and will introduce the film to buyers in Cannes. Yuen is known for Hong Kong’s most popular animation franchise, McDu...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
The award will be presented to Moots at a London gala ceremony later this year.
Why it matters: Warner Chappell’s Guy Moot Will Be the First... taps into a cultural moment.
Sony has announced a new version of the wearable personal air conditioner the company first revealed in 2019 ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The latest version is an upgrade to last year's Pro model, and while the new Reon Pocket Pro Plus isn't a complete overhaul of the har...
The Verge reports: Sony upgraded its wearable AC so it’s cooler... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Paris startup, backed by leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind, Mistral, and Hugging Face, says companies need real-time tools to control what AI systems do after they are deployed.
The big picture: White Circle raises $11 million to stop AI... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Latido Films will bring to market “Carte Blanche,” a bloody period war action movie directed by Oscar-winning producer Gerardo Herrero (“The Secret in Their Eyes”), part of a buzzy batch of buzzy quality genre movies made at scale which marks Spain out at this year’s Marché du...
Why it matters: Horror of War Action Movie ‘Carte Blanche’ Cannes-Bound... is generating industry buzz.
OpenAI on just launched Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative that combines the company’s frontier AI models with Codex Security, its coding-focused agentic system, and a broad network of security partners. The program is aimed at developers, enterprise security teams, research...
The big picture: OpenAI Introduces Daybreak: A Cybersecurity Initiative That Puts... — could accelerate the AI arms race.
An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
BBC World reports: Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three... — this affects international relations.
“Common Wealth,” a documentary filmed across eight countries probing alternatives to prevailing economic and political systems, will open in Australian and New Zealand cinemas on June 23. Madman Entertainment is releasing the film through its Garage Films division. The project...
The big picture: ‘Common Wealth’ Documentary to Open in Australia, New... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
At 82, the French screen icon returns to Cannes with two films.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Cannes Queen Catherine Deneuve on Life, Love and... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
All Rights Entertainment has secured distribution for “Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend” across several territories ahead of the Cannes Film Market, with Well Go USA set to release the martial arts sequel in North America on July 14. Key territorial sales include German-speaking territo...
Why it matters: Dennis To’s ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ Sells... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Cannes Marché Chief Guillaume Esmiol on bringing innovation, AI, and the creator economy to the Cannes Market without losing focus on the movie business.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Cannes Market Goes Beyond Film Sales With AI,... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Apple on Monday officially released iOS 26.5 with support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to Rich Communication Services (RCS) in beta as part of a "cross-industry effort" to replace traditional SMS with a more secure alternative. To that end, E2EE RCS messaging is rolling ou...
The big picture: iOS 26.5 Brings Default End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging... — should prompt a review of your own security.
Scientists may have found a powerful new way to hunt for alien life — not by searching for specific molecules, but by looking for hidden patterns in how those molecules are organized. Researchers discovered that living systems leave behind a kind of chemical “fingerprint” in t...
The big picture: Scientists discover hidden chemical signature that could reveal... — advances our understanding of the world.
Bong Joon Ho has landed an impressive array of talent to lend their voices to his first animated movie, “Ally.” Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Alex Jayne Go, Rachel House and Werner Herzog have been cast in the film, which was recently acquired by N...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The stakes for AI security have risen sharply in the runup to the first trip to China by a sitting U.S. president in nearly a decade.
CNBC reports: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Trump and Xi... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Europe's oil supermajors highlighted trading contributions as they reported stronger-than-expected profits through the first three months of the year.
The big picture: Behind Big Oil’s first-quarter beat: The quiet rise... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Oscar and Cannes Palme d’Or-winning Korean writer-director Bong Joon Ho hotly awaited debut animated feature film Ally, following the adventures of an endearing piglet squid, has unveiled a star-studded voice cast. The actors lending their voices to the Parasite director’s fir...
Deadline reports: Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’ Sets Voice Cast With... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Unlock massive discounts on Priceline hotels, flights, and rental cars. Find verified Priceline coupon codes and deals for Express Deals, student discounts, and more this May.
The big picture: Priceline Promo Codes: 10% Off May 2026 — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Discover the best ways to save on Noom subscriptions, including free trials, limited-time offers for GLP-1Rx Plus, and essential tips for redeeming your Noom discount.
The big picture: Noom Promo Codes: 50% Off Best Deals &... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Right now, every AI model you've ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change that by building a model that processes your input and generates a response at the same time, so it's more like a phone call than...
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Jordan McCullough, Hannah Harper, and Keyla Richardson competed in the three-hour finale
Why it matters: American Idol Crowns Missouri Native Winner of Season... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A special emergency episode of the podcast will debut on May 13.
Why it matters: Colbert Discusses Fate of Late Night With Kimmel,... is generating industry buzz.
Taiwan's Taiex and South Korea's Kospi stock markets have been seeing record breaking rallies. The stunning surge leaves experts wondering if this growth hinges largely on a few AI-linked semiconductor giants.
The big picture: Asia's trillion-dollar titans are powering — and distorting... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Hubble has revealed a giant planet-forming disk unlike anything astronomers have seen before. Nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito,” the enormous structure appears turbulent and oddly lopsided, with towering filaments visible on only one side. The disk contains enough material to pote...
The big picture: NASA’s Hubble reveals a giant chaotic planet nursery... — advances our understanding of the world.
The star-studded finale featured guest mentor Alicia Keys, who performed alongside the top contestants.
Why it matters: ‘American Idol’ Crowns Season 24 Winner in Star-Studded... taps into a cultural moment.
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
BBC World reports: Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
“Controversially, I like Blur more … that is why I have no idea,” Lucia said.
Billboard reports: The Wiggles Admit They Don’t Really Know Oasis:... — this could define this era of music.
Israel passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have created the clearest map yet of the universe’s “cosmic web” — the enormous hidden structure that connects galaxies across space. By analyzing more than 164,000 galaxies through the massive COSMOS-Web survey, researchers ...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Isotope analysis of gas from geothermal springs in Zambia could show that a new continental rift is forming, scientists say. Unexpectedly high helium isotope ratios indicate that a weakness in Earth's crust has broken through to reach the mantle beneath. This rift could eventu...
The big picture: New tectonic plate boundary could be forming in... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.
BBC Business reports: China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says... — this may shift market dynamics.
The search for Earth 2.0 has begun in earnest. But there's a huge variety of exoplanets out there, so narrowing down the search to focus valuable telescope time on only the best candidates is critical. One variable of a planet that will have a huge impact on its habitability i...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Coffee Talk Tokyo will have a physical release on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, according to retailer listings. Stores list it for September 4, 2026. PM Studios will be distributing. Note that the Nintendo Switch 2 version will be offered on a full cartridge. It will not...
Why it matters: Coffee Talk Tokyo reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver are reuniting for a special video episode of their erstwhile podcast Strike Force Five, the quintet of late-night hosts announced during their joint appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “Emer...
Why it matters: Late-Night Hosts Announce New ‘Strike Force Five’ Special... is generating industry buzz.
Birds of prey and vultures (raptors) play a vital role in ecosystems, both as top predators and key scavengers. However, compared to many other bird species, raptor populations are declining faster. This is because they need large areas to live in, have low population densitie...
The big picture: Birds of prey in South Africa are in... — advances our understanding of the world.
The co-creator, co-writer, executive producer and star details the plot points of episode 8, and shares how she’s processing a goodbye to her beloved creation: “I’ll miss her. I know she’s here, I have access to her, but it’s sad.”
Hollywood Reporter reports: Lisa Kudrow on ‘The Comeback’ Finale and Saying... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
The big picture: Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use... — may shift market dynamics.
The U.S. and Chinese presidents are scheduled to gather in Beijing on Thursday and Friday amid a packed week of diplomatic meetings.
Why it matters: Five things to watch in Asia as Trump... hints at where the money is moving.
Identifying and analyzing climate risks is a necessary function of governments, but researchers at Adelaide University's Environment Institute argue such processes will not lead to effective action without taking additional steps to understand which risks are considered unacce...
Why it matters: Algal bloom crisis shows climate risks need evaluative... advances our understanding of the world.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ends on May 21. Here’s how to stream all the remaining shows without cable
Rolling Stone reports: How to Watch ‘The Late Show With Stephen... — this is making waves across platforms.
The cost of SSDs, RAM, and other PC components has skyrocketed, but Best Buy is offering an impressive 65% discount on the 4TB WD Black SN850X.
Why it matters: Best Buy is selling this 4TB WD Black... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Currently in early testing mode, Low Latency Profile is expected to boost the speed of Windows 11 apps, menus, flyouts, and more.
ZDNet reports: Windows 11's new Low Latency Profile may give... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Instead of pressing buttons on your monitor or hunting through your Windows settings, here's how you can now adjust your display directly from the system tray - plus other new PowerToys perks.
ZDNet reports: Microsoft PowerToys now lets you control your monitor... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Can AI really watch video, or does it just fake it? I tested my favorite AI tools on YouTube clips and local files to find the best.
Why it matters: I compared how Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude can... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The hour-long special seeks to reveal what happened when the late fitness guru vanished from the public eye, sparking years of speculation about his well-being.
The big picture: ‘The Mystery of Richard Simmons:’ Where to Watch... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Oscar-winning actress Juliette Binoche says intimacy coordinators are not the sole component prerequisite for a good performance. In a new interview with The Guardian tied to the release of her vérité documentary In-I In Motion, the Parisian-born director and performer was ask...
Why it matters: Juliette Binoche Says It’s “Not As Simple As... is generating industry buzz.
In early phases of drug development, new active substances are tested in animals—alongside numerous other experimental methods. Researchers face a dilemma: on the one hand, for ethical reasons, they aim to keep the number of animals used in an experiment as low as possible. On...
The big picture: Generative AI may significantly reduce the number of... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
SAG-AFTRA’s national board is recommending the guild’s latest contract with the major studios to its full membership for ratification. The board “decisively” approved the deal, tentatively sealed earlier this month, on Monday, per the union. SAG-AFTRA did not specify how the v...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Trump said Monday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai would be among the issues at the summit in Beijing.
The big picture: Trump puts Taiwan arms sales, Hong Kong jailed... — signals changing business strategies.
The agreement, reached May 2, also raises minimum rates by 3 percent annually and gives the union the right to bargain on behalf of choreographers.
Hollywood Reporter reports: New AI Protections and a Merged Pension Plan:... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
A recent study published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology documented skeletal changes linked to scurvy in Late Holocene archaeological sites in California (500 BCE–1834 CE). The change observed shows the cascading impacts of dietary practices on skeletal develo...
Phys.org reports: Scurvy's skeletal fingerprint found in California's Late Holocene... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Did you use an Android phone with a mobile service plan in the last nine years? You could receive up to $100.
Why it matters: Android Owners: You Could Get Part of Google's... reshapes the tech landscape.
Staying strong may be one of the biggest secrets to living longer — especially for older women. A major study of more than 5,000 women found that simple signs of muscle strength, like a firm hand grip or the ability to quickly stand up from a chair, were strongly linked to low...
The big picture: This simple strength test could predict how long... — opens new research frontiers.
OpenAI has launched a cybersecurity initiative called Daybreak, powered by GPT-5.5 and Codex Security.
Engadget reports: Daybreak is OpenAI's response to Anthropic's Claude Mythos — this could change how developers build software.
The radio company forecast growth in podcast revenue and political ad spending later this year.
The big picture: iHeartMedia Revenue Up Nearly 10% on Podcast Business... — shows where the music business is headed.
The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".
BBC World reports: Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life... — this affects international relations.
Not long after Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing took the reading world by storm when it arrived in May 2023, the book was optioned for a television series adaptation. The news came just before the second book in The Empyrean series Iron Flame published in November 2023. The show re...
Why it matters: Everything We Know About The ‘Fourth Wing’ TV... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The nods span categories across photography, feature writing & culture news.
Billboard reports: Billboard Receives 7 Nominations for the 2026 L.A.... — this could define this era of music.
We’ve been waiting a long time for this one, but Nintendo just provided the release date for the Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mineru Construct amiibo. It’s slated for September 17, 2026. The Mineru Construct amiibo has articulated arms that can be moved around. Nintendo says th...
Why it matters: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Mineru Construct... is generating hype in the community.
They’ll receive the honor on June 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Why it matters: Nettwerk Music Group Founders Terry McBride & Mark... shows where the music business is headed.
Researchers led by Dr. Changmin Ahn and Prof. Jungwon Kim at KAIST, in collaboration with Prof. Hansuek Lee, have demonstrated a chip-scale photonic approach for generating ultralow-noise and highly stable microwave and millimeter-wave signals based on optical frequency combs ...
Phys.org reports: Chip-scale photonic approach achieves ultralow-noise microwave and millimeter-wave... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Invasive woody plants present a major ecological challenge in eastern U.S. forests by outcompeting native species and spreading quickly, forming dense thickets that crowd out native plants and disrupt ecosystems. Land managers have tried, with some success, to use prescribed f...
Phys.org reports: Why prescribed fire often fails: Scorched invasive shrubs... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
WhatsApp is continuing its Liquid Glass redesign on iOS, with the latest TestFlight build revealing work on updated message reactions and context menus. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: WhatsApp beta previews Liquid Glass changes for message... — this could change how developers build software.
I recently lost one of my cocker spaniels, Bobbi. She was fit, healthy and active, but had a catastrophic diagnosis of oral melanoma two months before I had to make the decision that anyone with deeply loved pets dreads.
The big picture: Pet loss is difficult for people—what about for... — opens new research frontiers.
The latest add-a-line deal nets you a free Galaxy S26, Galaxy Watch 8, and Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablet from the carrier.
The big picture: Verizon will give you a free Samsung Galaxy... — is one to watch for the industry.
Brett Goldstein stars as an escort in one show, and Hannah Waddingham is a professional killer in another.
Why it matters: Prime Video Shoots for Assassins and Steamy Titles... reshapes the tech landscape.
Robinhood files confidentially for its second venture fund, this time targeting growth and early-stage startups.
TechCrunch reports: Riding an AI rally, Robinhood preps second retail... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Two newly published studies by Colleen M. Berryessa, associate professor at the Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice, examine how expressions of remorse are interpreted in the legal system and how those interpretations can contribute to unequal outcomes.
Why it matters: New research examines 'remorse bias' in legal decision-making adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The pop phenom knows that anything that feels like a breakthrough could be a blip — but this one might truly stick
The big picture: Zara Larsson Is Making Sure ‘Midnight Sun’ Is... — could define this era of music.
The former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.
Why it matters: Ilya Sutskever Stands by His Role in Sam... is one to watch for the industry.
The White House has reportedly confirmed that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among the executives accompanying President Trump on his trip to China this week. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump’s... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The Association of Music Offices launches with 14 government music offices, community organizations and industry partners.
Billboard reports: Trade Group to Strengthen Local Music Ecosystems in... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The Toba supereruption 74,000 years ago was so massive it may have plunged Earth into years of darkness and cold, leading some scientists to believe humanity nearly went extinct. Yet archaeological evidence from Africa and Asia suggests early humans were far more resilient tha...
The big picture: A supervolcano nearly wiped out humanity 74,000 years... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
With a small blue crane, four researchers hoist a cylindrical fuel cell, which looks like a stack of flattened silver and gold soda cans bundled together, into the air and lower it into a rectangular cart on wheels. A tangle of tubes and wires spirals away from the system, whe...
Why it matters: NASA fuel cell tests pave way for energy... advances our understanding of the world.
Dark matter particles could be mediators of the interaction between electrons and atomic nuclei, as shown by a study conducted by junior group leader, Dr. Konstantin Gaul, Dr. Lei Cong, and Professor Dr. Dmitry Budker, of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), Helmholtz In...
Why it matters: Unexplored interactions between electrons and atomic nuclei shed... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
If Outbound's signal towers have you confused, I've got a few tips for choosing your next download.
Why it matters: How to unlock tools in Outbound: Tips for... is generating hype in the community.
General Motors is laying off hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology operations.
Why it matters: GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as... reflects a broader economic trend.
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
The big picture: US passengers quarantining in Nebraska as officials say... — could reshape the global order.
Elon Musk named Microsoft as a defendant in his lawsuit against OpenAI
CNBC reports: OpenAI trial: Nadella says Musk never raised concerns... — this may shift market dynamics.
Isowulf does a remarkably faithful job transforming Wolfenstein 3D into an isometric shooter.
PC Gamer reports: Everyone knows Wolfenstein 3D made the FPS a... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The new Trump battleships — unveiled and personally approved by the president — could cost at least $14.5 billion apiece.
The big picture: Navy plans to buy 15 costly Trump-class battleships... — hints at where the money is moving.
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
The big picture: How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Climate change will increasingly stress water supply and economic and environmental systems, creating a mounting need for more ideas to reduce reliance and conserve diminishing river and groundwater resources. MAR takes surface water, such as rainwater, stormwater or treated w...
The big picture: Aquifer recharge could buffer water scarcity, yet policy... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A reexamination of microfossils found in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul shows that the marks previously interpreted as traces of worms or other small oceanic animals are actually communities of fossilized microscopic bacteria and algae.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Tomorrow, May 12, marks the public sale of the U.S. Mint’s latest American Innovation $1 coin, which honors Steve Jobs as California’s representative in the program. Here’s how to get yours. more…
Why it matters: Here’s how to get the U.S. Mint’s $1... is one to watch for the industry.
Daz Dillinger is accusing the late rapper's estate of owing him money stemming from more than a dozen songs
Why it matters: Death Row Producer Claims Tupac Shakur Estate Owes... could define this era of music.
OpenAI is launching Daybreak, an AI initiative focused on detecting and patching vulnerabilities before attackers find them. Daybreak uses the Codex Security AI agent that launched in March to create a threat model based on an organization's code and focus on possible attack p...
The big picture: OpenAI just released its answer to Claude Mythos — reshapes the tech landscape.
Some of the positions focus on AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud-based engineering, and agent and model development as well as prompt engineering and new AI workflows.
TechCrunch reports: GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers... — this is one to watch for the industry.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1788 on May 12 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1788 on... is making waves across platforms.
Google Wallet is beginning to widely roll out a big redesign of the app on Android that upgrades the passes experience. more…
9to5Google reports: Google Wallet rolling out big homepage, search redesign... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1066 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 12 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 12 — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this could define this era of music.
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A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University, in collaboration with Tohoku University and Orbray Co., Ltd., using heteroepitaxial diamond materials developed by Orbray, have shown that lab-grown diamonds might realize a radiation dosimeter compatible with both ...
Phys.org reports: Lab-grown diamond device could change how radiation doses... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Research led by a University of Bristol Ph.D. student has revealed a host of thriving microscopic algae communities in snow and glaciers across one of the most remote locations on Earth. The study, which appears in ISME Communications and includes Dr. Emily Broadwell's intrepi...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Apple Maps users in Rome and Naples can now see more detailed versions of both cities, including 3D landmarks, lane markings, crosswalks, transit routes, and road-level guidance for complex interchanges. Here are the details. more…
Why it matters: Apple Maps expands Detailed City Experience to Rome... could change how developers build software.
The terms and conditions said the preorder deposit gives people "a conditional opportunity" to buy the phone if the company makes it.
Why it matters: Trump Mobile quietly rewrote its fine print to... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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