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- What happens when cartoon villains have an accent? Research reveals impact on kidsPhys.org
- ‘Every Year After’ Showrunner Amy B. Harris Talks Approach To Adaptation: From Importance Of “Precipice” Moments To Carley Fortune CameoDeadline
- We're booking profits in a market rotation winner — further padding our growing cash pileCNBC
- Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer price index hits 3-year highCNBC
- Starlink drops purchase option in favor of hardware rentals as it raises prices for some plans9to5Google
- Rush’s Fifty Something Tour 2026 Setlist: Every Song Played at the Second ShowBillboard
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The Slormancer announced for Nintendo Switch
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Rare butterfly population increases by 9000%
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What happens when cartoon villains have an accent? Research reveals impact on kids
When kids watch cartoons, they're absorbing much more than a plot. Thanks to the use of foreign accents in shows, they're also learning a shorthand for moral character, new research from the University of Toronto Mississauga suggests.
Phys.org reports: What happens when cartoon villains have an accent?... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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‘Every Year After’ Showrunner Amy B. Harris Talks Approach To Adaptation: From Importance Of “Precipice” Moments To Carley Fortune Cameo
SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains spoilers for Every Year After now streaming on Prime Video. Every Year After, the Prime Video television adaptation of Carley Fortune’s Every Summer After has splashed onto screens as the latest in a succession of coming-of-age, romance, book...
Deadline reports: ‘Every Year After’ Showrunner Amy B. Harris Talks... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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We're booking profits in a market rotation winner — further padding our growing cash pile
We're making another sale on Wednesday to increase our cash pile and protect against future market volatility.
Why it matters: We're booking profits in a market rotation winner... may shift market dynamics.
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Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer price index hits 3-year high
President Trump suggested that inflation would drop when the U.S. war against Iran ends, and said, "we've been taking out millions of barrels of oil."
The big picture: Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer... — may shift market dynamics.
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Starlink drops purchase option in favor of hardware rentals as it raises prices for some plans
An update to Starlink’s website shows an increase in pricing, as residential services drop the option to buy hardware outright. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Rush’s Fifty Something Tour 2026 Setlist: Every Song Played at the Second Show
The band's second show of its 88-date trek featured a setlist that was notably different from night one.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Billboard Power Players Event Sets The Stage For CMA Fest
In this week's Country Update lead story, Billboard's Country Power Players leads into CMA Fest, and looking back at when "Twice" by Kenny Chesney hit No. 1.
Why it matters: Billboard Power Players Event Sets The Stage For... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell Expand ‘Kenan & Kel’ Brand Into Mobile Games
Orange Pop! is a free match-3 puzzle game featuring original voice performances by Thompson and Mitchell.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell Expand ‘Kenan &... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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The Slormancer announced for Nintendo Switch
Publisher Plug In Digital and Abiding Bridge, alongside developer Slormite Studios, have announced that The Slormancer is coming to Nintendo Switch. It was also confirmed that a physical version of the game will be released in partnership with Maximum Entertainment. The game i...
The big picture: The Slormancer announced for Nintendo Switch — is generating hype in the community.
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Amazon’s Echo speakers can now help kids wind down and fall asleep
Amazon has launched a new feature for its Echo and Echo Kids smart speakers called Sleep Studio that's designed to make the daily transition to bedtime more enticing for kids and less stressful for parents and caregivers. The feature uses a combination of bedtime stories, rela...
Why it matters: Amazon’s Echo speakers can now help kids wind... could change how developers build software.
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Rare butterfly population increases by 9000%
A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says.
BBC Science reports: Rare butterfly population increases by 9000% — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Sen. Warren calls on SEC to delay SpaceX IPO, flagging concerns about valuation and governance
Sen. Elizabeth Warren noted Elon Musk's "uniquely unchecked" power as SpaceX's majority shareholder and other concerns in a letter to the SEC.
CNBC reports: Sen. Warren calls on SEC to delay SpaceX... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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One storm pushed world's rarest great ape closer to extinction in Sumatra
Climate change-fueled landslides wiped out nearly one in 10 remaining members of the world's rarest great ape species on Indonesia's Sumatra island, scientists said Wednesday.
The big picture: One storm pushed world's rarest great ape closer... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Jeff Tweedy Announces Fall 2026 Solo Tour
Case Oats, the band of Tweedy's son Spencer and Casey Gomez, will provide support for the US run. Jeff Tweedy Announces Fall 2026 Solo Tour Paolo Ragusa
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
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Humaniod robotics company raises up to $1.4 billion from Nvidia, Amazon and others
Investors have rushed to back companies in the physical AI space
The big picture: Humaniod robotics company raises up to $1.4 billion... — signals changing business strategies.
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Microsoft restricts Claude Fable for employees over data retention concerns
Anthropic released Claude Fable, its first Mythos-class AI model, yesterday and it's already causing concerns inside Microsoft. Sources tell me that Microsoft is limiting the use of Claude Fable 5 for employees because of Anthropic's new data retention requirements. While Micr...
The Verge reports: Microsoft restricts Claude Fable for employees over data... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Autonomous EV freight trucking company Einride rises sharply in first trade on Nasdaq
Self-driving freight truck technology company Einride rose significant in its first day of trading on the Nasdaq after a SPAC deal.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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SK Global Promotes Elizabeth Haggard To Head Of Film
EXCLUSIVE: SK Global, the independent studio behind projects like Crazy Rich Asians and Anyone but You, has announced Elizabeth Haggard’s promotion to Executive Vice President and Head of Film. In her new role, Haggard will have oversight of SK Global’s narrative film slate. S...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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Variety’s 10 Producers to Watch: Class of 2026
These up-and-coming producers champion diverse talents and storytellers, and will be recognized at the Bentonville Film Festival. The 12th edition of the festival runs June 15-21 in Bentonville, Ark. with founding partner Walmart, presenting partner Coca-Cola and a partnership...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Jon Stewart Calls Donald Trump the ‘Thief of Joy’ After Knicks Debacle: ‘He F**king Ruined It’
Speaking at an FYC event for "The Daily Show" with his fellow hosts, Stewart reacted to the President's contentious appearance at Madison Square Garden on Monday. "I haven't been to a Finals game with the Knicks in 53 years, and he fucking ruined it."
IndieWire reports: Jon Stewart Calls Donald Trump the ‘Thief of... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Pope Leo XIV Jokes That Bad Bunny Might Steal His Spotlight in Spain
His Holiness playfully acknowledged the Puerto Rican artist's immense star power during his recent trip.
The big picture: Pope Leo XIV Jokes That Bad Bunny Might... — is making waves across platforms.
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The Indian government got cold feet on Starlink just before SpaceX’s IPO
Problems with Starlink's India expansion could challenge SpaceX's IPO growth story.
Why it matters: The Indian government got cold feet on Starlink... could change how developers build software.
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The best early Prime Day air fryer deals you can shop right now
Prime Day kicks off on June 23, but we're already seeing early deals on air fryers. Shop Instant Pot, Ninja, and more.
Mashable reports: The best early Prime Day air fryer deals... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Xbox 'console exclusives' are strictly about console releases, Xbox exec affirms: Games will 'still show up on all the normal places where we sell the PC version'
Some much needed clarity from Matt Booty.
Why it matters: Xbox 'console exclusives' are strictly about console releases,... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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NASA's ambitious Artemis 3 mission includes 3 giant rocket launches, 2 private moon landers and 1 big question: Can it all work together?
NASA's Artemis 3 mission in 2027 looks to be one of agency's most complicated missions ever, with three giant rocket launches and two private moon lander prototypes that haven't been built yet.
Bottom line from Space.com: this advances our understanding of the world.
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'Basketball Mathematics' help children boost math skills without extra class time
A dribble and a jump shot, followed by a fractions task. That is what physical education classes looked like for a group of pupils, and the pupils not only found the lessons more engaging than usual—they also became better at mathematics with a basketball in their hands, accor...
The big picture: 'Basketball Mathematics' help children boost math skills without... — opens new research frontiers.
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Demolishing homes after climate disasters can be devastating. Here's how we reused precious materials
Following the devastating Northern Rivers floods in New South Wales in 2022, roughly 14,000 truckloads of water-damaged materials were sent to landfill.
Phys.org reports: Demolishing homes after climate disasters can be devastating.... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Chromecast with Google TV remotes are failing for some users
As the streamer ages, a growing number of Chromecast with Google TV owners are noticing that their remotes are failing to stay paired, presenting some serious usability problems. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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David Harbour Breaks Silence on Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ Portrayal of Their Divorce: ‘It Wasn’t My Experience’
"I respect her creation of art to channel her experience," he also said.
Why it matters: David Harbour Breaks Silence on Lily Allen’s ‘West... taps into a cultural moment.
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Company that bet big on Trump-backed crypto says its fortunes have improved
AI Financial Corp. says it has mitigated some of the concerns that prompted it to say earlier that it may not be able to stay in business.
Why it matters: Company that bet big on Trump-backed crypto says... hints at where the money is moving.
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Intel's upcoming Z790 and Z990 flagship chipsets will reportedly consume up to 14W at peak load, courtesy of more PCIe 5.0 support — Nova Lake motherboards may feature a 22% smaller PCH than Z890
The Z990 PCH for Nova Lake motherboards is apparently 22% smaller than Z890, despite featuring a higher power maximum power draw of up to 14W. The leaked picture of the PCH shows a 11.15 x 6.5mm die and 25 x 24mm package, but we're unsure what motherboard it actually comes from.
Tom's Hardware reports: Intel's upcoming Z790 and Z990 flagship chipsets will... — this could change how developers build software.
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Cordless power tool deals are already live at Amazon before Prime Day starts
Save on cordless power tools at Amazon from Craftsman, DeWalt, Hoto, and more before Prime Day
Mashable reports: Cordless power tool deals are already live at... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Nightmare-Eclipse Drops Yet Another Microsoft Exploit, RoguePlanet
The disgruntled researcher released yet another PoC for a Windows Defender bug that allows for system takeover, showing no signs of abandoning their ongoing feud with Microsoft.
Bottom line from Dark Reading: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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George Clooney Has an Unprompted (and Solid) Pick for the Next James Bond
Amazon MGM can rest easy on its hunt for a new 007 because George Clooney’s been on the case and he’s cracked it. According to Clooney, there’s a “perfect” James Bond out there already, and it’s Callum Turner. The London-born Turner, who recently wed pop star Dua Lipa, is best...
Why it matters: George Clooney Has an Unprompted (and Solid) Pick... reflects shifting cultural trends.
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Himesh Patel’s Fantastic Voyage
It’s been an epic rise for the 35-year-old British actor, from strumming Beatles tunes in ‘Yesterday’ to reteaming with Christopher Nolan for his upcoming adaptation of literature’s longest boat ride.
Why it matters: Himesh Patel’s Fantastic Voyage signals where Hollywood is headed.
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LineageOS 23 review: The de facto AI-free alternative Android experience [Video]
After delays and frustrations, the “full” version of LineageOS 23 is available. Does it make sense to flash in the big 2026? Here’s everything you need to know. more…
Why it matters: LineageOS 23 review: The de facto AI-free alternative... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Odds climb for record El Niño as 75% of models predict 2.5C warming
Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service on Wednesday said global forecasters were increasingly confident that a very strong El Niño warming weather pattern could form later this year.
The big picture: Odds climb for record El Niño as 75%... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Paramount’s First Amendment Case for Why It Deserves Warner Bros.
As attorneys general aim to challenge the merger, David Ellison’s team is leaning on a free speech theory to help cross the finish line.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Steam Frame's tutorial video appears to leak on Reddit, demonstrating a very brief explainer of its software
Here's hoping we actually see it release soon.
PC Gamer reports: Steam Frame's tutorial video appears to leak on... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Trump signs $70 billion immigration funding bill after months of delay
The $70 billion package will fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection through the end of President Donald Trump's term.
The big picture: Trump signs $70 billion immigration funding bill after... — hints at where the money is moving.
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Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again on Wednesday
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
BBC World reports: Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again... — this could reshape the global order.
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Beef prices finally fell, but cattle herd screwworm could eat into consumers' inflation relief
The arrival of the invasive New World screwworm in Texas could hit consumers this summer with beef prices already an acute source of inflation.
The big picture: Beef prices finally fell, but cattle herd screwworm... — may shift market dynamics.
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Wu-Tang Clan to Perform at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 4 Halftime Show
The Staten Island group is set to rep their hometown team. Wu-Tang Clan to Perform at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 4 Halftime Show Eddie Fu
Consequence of Sound reports: Wu-Tang Clan to Perform at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals... — this is making waves across platforms.
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80-atom boron 'buckyball' finally steps into nanotechnology's spotlight
The nanoscale world appears to have a new ball to kick around. Researchers from Brown University have shown the first experimental evidence for a "buckyball" molecule made from 80 boron atoms. The new structure is the cousin of the carbon buckyball, known formally as Buckminst...
The big picture: 80-atom boron 'buckyball' finally steps into nanotechnology's spotlight — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Greater international cooperation is needed to achieve the UN's global forest goals
While many people tacitly appreciate the intrinsic and aesthetic value forests and trees provide, governments and policymakers have struggled to take firm action to protect Earth's forests.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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As Impasse With DirecTV Continues, Scripps Directs Viewers to These 3 ‘Other Streaming and Cable Services’
The contract dispute between DirecTV and The E.W. Scripps Company has continued into June, with DirecTV subscribers in almost 40 markets across the country still without access to local Scripps-owned stations. The blackout has impacted major cities including Cleveland, Denver,...
Why it matters: As Impasse With DirecTV Continues, Scripps Directs Viewers... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Saw: Genesis Seems Like A Cool Multiplayer Game, But A Questionable Saw One
The asymmetrical horror game is playing fast and loose with one of horror’s most precise worlds
Why it matters: Saw: Genesis Seems Like A Cool Multiplayer Game,... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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PS Plus Game Catalog Gets Some Big New Games This Month, Including Final Fantasy 16
Gitaroo Man is also being added to the PS Plus Premium library of retro games
Kotaku reports: PS Plus Game Catalog Gets Some Big New... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Trump pledges more Iran attacks, saying U.S. will be 'attacking them very hard'
President Donald Trump promised more attacks on Iran after strikes resumed this week. Earlier this week, he said a deal to end the war was near.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Duran Duran on the secret to surviving music industry: “We split all the income equally”
The 80s pop icons have been together for nearly 50 years The post Duran Duran on the secret to surviving music industry: “We split all the income equally” appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Duran Duran on the secret to surviving music... — could define this era of music.
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Google will save your Lens photos, Search Live recordings, and Translate audio for AI training
Google is making some changes to how it saves your interactions with Search. In an email sent to users, Google says it will save the images, files, audio, and video you use to search under a new "Search Services History" setting. That includes the images you search for with Go...
Why it matters: Google will save your Lens photos, Search Live... could change how developers build software.
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hey, nothing Announce Debut Album Hound, Share Poignant “Arteries”: Stream
The Athens duo rose to fame with the viral hit "i haunt ur dreams." hey, nothing Announce Debut Album Hound, Share Poignant “Arteries”: Stream Chris Coplan
Consequence of Sound reports: hey, nothing Announce Debut Album Hound, Share Poignant... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Gemini Is Down? Live Updates on Google Workspace's AI Errors
It's not just you. Many Google users are encountering "something went wrong" issues on Wednesday.
CNET reports: Gemini Is Down? Live Updates on Google Workspace's... — this could change how developers build software.
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Cardi B Goes to Discount Store Five Below for First Time & She’s ‘Loving This’: ‘I Been Rich for Too Long’
"This ain’t nothing like the 99-cent store that I was used to," she said.
The big picture: Cardi B Goes to Discount Store Five Below... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Geena Davis Latest To Join Amazon MGM Action Film ‘The Kellys’
EXCLUSIVE: Academy Award winner Geena Davis has inked a deal to join The Kellys, Amazon MGM’s new action film from director Brad Peyton and Thunder Road Films. No word yet on the role to be played by Davis. She joins an ensemble that includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Liam Hemswo...
Deadline reports: Geena Davis Latest To Join Amazon MGM Action... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Marc Maron on the Last-Minute Joke That Elevated His Latest HBO Special, Why He Doesn’t Miss His Podcast and How His Cats Are Doing
Marc Maron wrapped his “WTF” podcast in October after 16 years — and so far, he says, he doesn’t really miss it. “I don’t find myself freaking out as much,” he tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. “I mean, it was a big haul. We did a lot of episodes. We did two new episodes...
Variety reports: Marc Maron on the Last-Minute Joke That Elevated... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Frontier quietly announces a "brand-new" Planet game and everyone's trying to guess what it might be
Frontier Developments has just announced Planet Zoo 2 and the first Jurassic World Evolution 3 expansion, but the developer is already hard at work on its next "construction and management simulation" game. And it isn't a sequel. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this is generating hype in the community.
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I found a free Android app that makes deleting photos as easy as swiping left
Looking for the most efficient way to clear out photos and videos from your Android phone? It's just a swipe away with an easy-to-use app called Sponge.
Why it matters: I found a free Android app that makes... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis’ ‘The Shards’ Gets August Premiere Date at FX
The 1980s-set series will also stream on Hulu.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis’ ‘The Shards’... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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How memory tools can make AI models worse
New research suggests that AI memory systems can degrade model performance and encourage sycophantic tendencies.
The big picture: How memory tools can make AI models worse — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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German court holds Google liable for false AI Overview answers
A recent study found that Google's AI Overviews regularly provide incorrect information and contain facts not supported by cited sources.
Bottom line from Engadget: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Amazon just slashed the AirPods Pro 3 price to the lowest we've ever seen
The AirPods Pro 3 are the best earbuds for Apple users. My only complaint is that I didn't get them for $70 off like they are with this deal.
ZDNet reports: Amazon just slashed the AirPods Pro 3 price... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘Jury Duty’s Edy Modica Sets Veeps Release For Irony Point-Produced Debut Comedy Special ‘I’m Just Like You (And It Sucks)’
EXCLUSIVE: NYC-based comedian, filmmaker and actor Edy Modica is set to unveil her debut comedy special, I’m Just Like You (And It Sucks), exclusively on Veeps on June 26, with a wide release planned for fall. Produced by Irony Point, the Emmy and Peabody-winning production co...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Palantir's Karp says businesses are 'unhappy' with the frontier AI labs
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says AI will drive the most important political decisions in the U.S. and shouldn't be decided by party lines.
CNBC reports: Palantir's Karp says businesses are 'unhappy' with the... — this may shift market dynamics.
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‘I Want Your Sex’ Trailer: Olivia Wilde Is a Kinky Dominatrix in Sex-Filled Thriller
Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman embark on quite the boundary-pushing relationship in the first trailer for director Gregg Araki’s irreverent sex comedy “I Want Your Sex.” Featuring everything from ball gags, whips, strap-ons to a threesome gone widely wrong, “I Want Your Sex” ...
Variety reports: ‘I Want Your Sex’ Trailer: Olivia Wilde Is... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Jeremy Strong Nails Mark Zuckerberg’s Arrogance in ‘The Social Reckoning’ Trailer
The film follows the 2021 leak of internal Facebook documents by Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison) with Jeremy Allen White as The Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz
Why it matters: Jeremy Strong Nails Mark Zuckerberg’s Arrogance in ‘The... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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China-Linked JDY Botnet Expands to 1,500+ Devices for Cyber Reconnaissance
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a "resurgence and expansion" of JDY, a covert network associated with China-nexus state-sponsored threat actors. "The JDY botnet comprises over 1,500 SOHO [small office and home office] and IoT devices and operates as a centrally contr...
Bottom line from The Hacker News: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
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North Carolina treasurer passes on SpaceX citing valuation concerns; favors OpenAI, Anthropic
North Carolina has invested heavily in AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic while avoiding a direct stake in SpaceX.
Why it matters: North Carolina treasurer passes on SpaceX citing valuation... hints at where the money is moving.
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Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Bad Gyal & More Artists Obsessed with Cuba’s Reparto Music
The Cuban urban movement is having a moment -- and the big dogs are jumping on the bandwagon.
The big picture: Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Bad Gyal & More... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Trump doubles down on Pulte for intelligence post, calls for short-term extension of foreign surveillance law
Unless Congress acts, a key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire at the end of this week.
The big picture: Trump doubles down on Pulte for intelligence post,... — signals changing business strategies.
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Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron Plays Bad Omens’ “Just Pretend” as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
The Soundgarden and ex-Pearl Jam stickman delivers a driving rendition of the alt-rock hit. Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron Plays Bad Omens’ “Just Pretend” as He Hears It for First Time: Watch Langdon Hickman
The big picture: Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron Plays Bad Omens’ “Just Pretend”... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Alphonso Davies Wants to Show The World What Canada Is About: ‘I Think People Underestimate Us’
The Canadian soccer star and national team captain talks about his love of Drake and drill, making his own music and what he wants the world to see when Toronto and Vancouver play host.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
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Gemini app adding Google Business Profile integration, Business notebooks
Google today announced two features that make the Gemini app a more powerful tool for business owners. more…
9to5Google reports: Gemini app adding Google Business Profile integration, Business... — this could change how developers build software.
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Mel Robbins, Ludacris, Paris Hilton, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and More Than 70 Creators Set for UTA’s Cannes Lions Slate
UTA has enlisted a broad slate of stars, clients, brands and creators to take part in its expansive Cannes Lions activations, including the return of its UTA Beach facility in the heart of the festival and the additions of a VIP Creator Lounge and podcast studio. Notable names...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Apple, Please Don't Enter Middle Age With Me: WWDC Left Aspiration Behind
Commentary: Parental controls, perimenopause and last-day-of-school photos. Apple seems to have followed us into our 40s, and now I'm worried about both of us.
CNET reports: Apple, Please Don't Enter Middle Age With Me:... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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AMD fires back at Nvidia, claiming 256-core Zen 6 'Venice' CPU beats Vera by 3.3x in rack-level performance — company shares first estimated EPYC Venice benchmarks
AMD has shared the first official results for its 256-core EPYC Venice CPU, saying it beats Nvidia's Vera by 3.3x in a rack-level deployment.
The big picture: AMD fires back at Nvidia, claiming 256-core Zen... — could change how developers build software.
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A day at the museum: How to follow kids' leads to support curiosity across generations
As the school year winds down and families start planning summer activities, possibly anticipating those inevitable rainy days, I have found myself returning to a simple but powerful joy: sharing museum experiences with young children.
Why it matters: A day at the museum: How to follow... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Pocket Casts adopts Liquid Glass design in latest podcast player app update
Pocket Casts for iOS has picked up a fresh visual overhaul this week. The latest version brings Apple’s Liquid Glass design language to one of the most popular podcast apps on the platform. more…
9to5Mac reports: Pocket Casts adopts Liquid Glass design in latest... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Acoustic environment may explain why some bird songs outlast others
From melodic morning choruses to territorial songs that echo through forests and grasslands, birds rely on vocalizations to communicate, attract mates and defend valuable habitat. For songbirds, these vocal displays are not simply inherited instincts. Like human language, many...
Phys.org reports: Acoustic environment may explain why some bird songs... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Édgar Ramirez Joins Season Two Of ‘Task’ At HBO
EXCLUSIVE: Édgar Ramirez is set to join Mark Ruffalo and Mahershala Ali in the second season of HBO‘s lauded crime drama Task. Harry Melling, Adam Nagaitis and Aminah Nieves also recently joined the ensemble. As previously announced, Ali plays Eddie Barnes, a seasoned and well...
Deadline reports: Édgar Ramirez Joins Season Two Of ‘Task’ At... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Disney+ Partners With French Free-To-Air Sports Network La Chaîne L’Équipe
Disney+ and La Chaîne L’Équipe have locked a pact that will bring live sports programming traditionally broadcast on the free-to-air sports channel, such as the World Cup and the Dakar Rally, to the streamer in France. The pact was confirmed this afternoon by the two companie...
Why it matters: Disney+ Partners With French Free-To-Air Sports Network La... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Scott Nemes Exiting AGBO To Launch His Own Production Company
EXCLUSIVE: After four years as AGBO’s President of Television, Scott Nemes is leaving to launch his own production company at the end of the month, Deadline has learned. There’s no word yet on the name of the company, nor details on its slate, other than a focus on premium glo...
Why it matters: Scott Nemes Exiting AGBO To Launch His Own... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Hrithik Roshan Signs With Anonymous Content
EXCLUSIVE: Anonymous Content has signed Bollywood megastar Hrithik Roshan, one of the highest-grossing Indian actors of all time. The actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur’s blockbuster Hindi hits include the Krrish superhero franchise, in which he portrays the titular superhero, ...
Why it matters: Hrithik Roshan Signs With Anonymous Content reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Sets Release Date At FX
Ryan Murphy’s anticipated new series The Shards, based on Bret Easton Ellis‘ prep school thriller novel, will premiere August 5 on FX and Hulu, as well as Disney+ internationally, it was announced Wednesday. Suspense, seduction and obsession. That’s what FX teases we can expec...
The big picture: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Sets Release Date At... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Sets August Premiere Date on FX and Hulu
The Trawler will rise this summer. “The Shards,” Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis autofiction thriller novel, will premiere on FX and Hulu on Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. PT. Set in Los Angeles in the 1980s, the dark, coming-of-age drama series follows Bret (Igby Rigney),...
Variety reports: Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Shards’ Sets August Premiere Date... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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That Viral ‘Other Bennet Sister’ Bird-Calling Scene Isn’t Just Fun, It’s the Key to the Show’s Romance
The show's creator Sarah Quintrell tells IndieWire why she initially "struggled" to get Mr. Hayward to work as Mary Bennet's match, and how a sequence (which you can watch in our exclusive video) involving stars Ella Bruccoleri, Dónal Finn, and some wild bird calls sealed the ...
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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The Death of Robin Hood: Exclusive Look at Hugh Jackman’s Unmasking of a Legend
Most folks do not like it when their heroes die. A quick glance at online discourse about franchise movies that ended with icons perishing will remind you of this. But the resistance to fictional mortality dates back far longer. There are dozens upon dozens of Robin Hood movie...
The big picture: The Death of Robin Hood: Exclusive Look at... — taps into what audiences want right now.
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20+ book deals Im sending to the group chat before Prime Day even begins
Shop the best book deals at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, including hardcovers, paperbacks, and Kindle versions up to 50% off.
Why it matters: 20+ book deals Im sending to the group... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Capcom details the reason for Resident Evil Veronica’s new name, will be third-person
After years of speculation, Capcom has finally unveiled the remake of one of its most beloved cult classics. Resident Evil: Veronica has officially been announced, with a release planned for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. One detail that immediately caught fans’ attention wasn’t j...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
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The best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: Laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more
Amazon's big sale lands soon, but we've already found some excellent live deals on new tech, gadgets, and more at Walmart.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Bill Gates tells House panel 'I should have never met' with Jeffrey Epstein
Gates reportedly prepared for his testimony with the help of Jake Greenberg, who previously was the Oversight committee's chief investigations counsel.
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Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for June
Summer might be right around the corner, tempting us out toward sun, sand, and sea, but that isn't stopping Sony from releasing a strong list of PS Plus Premium and Extra games in June that might just tempt you to stay inside. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.
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After Divorces, Vocal Paralysis & Family Drama, Billy Ray Cyrus Prepping First Album in Seven Years: ‘Been to Hell and Back a Couple of Times’
The country singer's 17th studio album, The Hill, is due out on June 16.
Why it matters: After Divorces, Vocal Paralysis & Family Drama, Billy... shows where the music business is headed.
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How pandemic car shortages are still making new and used cars expensive
Pandemic-era shortages are still pushing up used car prices, and automakers learned lessons from that time that stands to keep supply tight
The big picture: How pandemic car shortages are still making new... — signals changing business strategies.
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How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The largest field in World Cup history will compete for the trophy this year, with all games to be televised — here's how to watch
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Zest launches a restaurant discovery app powered by where people actually eat
Backed by Alexis Ohanian’s 776 and Kindred Ventures, Zest uses transaction data and AI to generate restaurant recommendations based on users’ real dining habits and the places they frequent.
TechCrunch reports: Zest launches a restaurant discovery app powered by... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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After a 'corporate mandate' demanded they help with Call of Duty, Toys for Bob studio head says it took 'many mini miracles' to buy their independence from Activision
"We knew that it wasn't the right fit."
The big picture: After a 'corporate mandate' demanded they help with... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ Producer Duo Discuss Bringing Talent Passion Projects To Life: “They Trust Us”
John Travolta enjoyed a high-profile Cannes Film Festival this year with the world premiere of feature directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach and surprise honorary Palme d’Or. Set in 1962, the tale revolves around a young boy who is taken on a magical “milk run”, mult...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Google reportedly books Intel for packaging more than 3 million TPUs in 2028 — SK hynix is testing Intel's EMIB packaging for HBM integration
Google has placed an order for Intel to build more than 3 million of its TPUs in 2028 after months of testing Intel's advanced packaging.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
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Donna Summer’s Music Catalog, Other Rights Acquired by Primary Wave (EXCLUSIVE)
Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the estate of legendary R&B singer Donna Summer, best known for such disco-era hits as “I Feel Love,” “Bad Girls,” “Hot Stuff” and many others. Summer’s estate will work alongside Primary Wave on her award-winning music catal...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For June 2026 Revealed
Sony has revealed the latest games coming to the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in June. Sony is also changing the release schedule for the new arrivals in the US, the UK, and Japan, as the first batch will go live on June 16, while others will...
GameSpot reports: PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For June 2026 Revealed — this signals what players want next.
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SpaceX primed for double-digit pop on first day, if 'perps' trading is any guide
Crypto traders are currently pricing the SpaceX pre-IPO perpetual future on Hyperliquid at $162, about 20% above the company's fixed IPO share price of $135.
Why it matters: SpaceX primed for double-digit pop on first day,... reflects a broader economic trend.
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MK2 Opens Capital to the Public for First Time in $5.8 Million Fundraising Campaign
French cinema group MK2 – the family-owned company which had five movies in competition at Cannes and won four prizes — is opening its capital to the public for the first time in its 52-year history. Led by brothers Nathanaël and Elisha Karmitz, the company runs a revered arth...
The big picture: MK2 Opens Capital to the Public for First... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Billy Ray Cyrus Reveals He Suffered Temporary Vocal Paralysis After a Near-Fatal Battle With Sepsis
The country singer calls his recovery a “miracle,” and credits his 5-year-old grandson with helping him through the scare
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Best early Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: Top deals on cheap gadgets I've tested
Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, and we've rounded up all the best cheap deals on gadgets and devices.
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YouTube Music redesign moves Search to bottom bar on Android, iOS [U]
Following the Now Playing redesign in April, the next big YouTube Music change moves Search to the bottom bar. more…
The big picture: YouTube Music redesign moves Search to bottom bar... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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School uniform charity plans fundraising week
Leanne Farlie's Little Stars charity supplies families who are struggling with the cost of uniform.
The big picture: School uniform charity plans fundraising week — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Cybersecurity researchers aren’t happy about the guardrails on Anthropic’s Fable
Cybersecurity researchers are complaining that Anthropic's new model Fable has guardrails that are too strict for any cybersecurity work.
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Giant kelp's microscopic light antenna could inspire innovative climate solutions
New research reveals the microscopic machinery that helps giant kelp turn sunlight into energy, providing inspiration for innovative climate solutions. The study, published in Nature Communications, mapped one of the tiny antenna-like structures kelp uses for photosynthesis. T...
The big picture: Giant kelp's microscopic light antenna could inspire innovative... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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When men take parental leave, their careers may benefit—but women's do not
Parental leave policies in Canada are designed for both parents, but fathers use them at roughly half the rate of mothers. From 2012 to 2017, Statistics Canada found 88% of mothers took maternity leave, parental leave or a combination of the two, compared with 46% of fathers.
The big picture: When men take parental leave, their careers may... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra up to $466 off, or S26 up to $484 off, Acer Chromebook with Google AI $219, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB at up to $280 off at Amazon today and up to $466 off in Best Buy open-box condition, alongside the regularly $1,100 Galaxy S26 512GB as low as $615 today ($484 off, open-box). You can also score Dad a laptop f...
Why it matters: Deals: Galaxy S26 Ultra up to $466 off,... is one to watch for the industry.
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Tons of Fitbits are on sale ahead of Prime Day
Prime Day doesn't start until June 23, but we're already seeing discounts on Fitbits, including the Fitbit Charge 6 and the Versa 4.
The big picture: Tons of Fitbits are on sale ahead of... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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"The curse of Mixed is broken" - Swery turns opinion around on oddball roguelike Hotel Barcelona by removing gen-AI voices and substantially reworking the game
Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro's oddball roguelike Hotel Barcelona didn't impress us when it dropped last year, but there was something charming and earnest about it. But months later - and many updates later - Swery and White Owl appear to have turned opinion around. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.
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Cover Story: Sarah Pidgeon & ‘Love Story’s Key Players Reveal How They Made A Mega-Hit, Their Reactions To Controversy & What Comes Next
In FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, Sarah Pidgeon took on the role of a woman so iconic that the actor’s hair color sparked a major furor before a single frame had even aired. Alongside Paul Anthony Kelly as JFK Jr., Pidgeon plunged back in time to 1990...
Why it matters: Cover Story: Sarah Pidgeon & ‘Love Story’s Key... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Crazy Taxi: World Tour producer explains how the team is using AI
After years of silence, the Crazy Taxi franchise is finally making a comeback. During the Xbox Showcase, SEGA officially revealed Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a brand-new entry in the iconic arcade racing series that is also confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. However, the ann...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
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Letterkenny Cast Announces 2027 North American Tour
The February and March run will feature never-before-seen sketches and material. Letterkenny Cast Announces 2027 North American Tour Eddie Fu
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
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The Social Reckoning Trailer Has Already Failed to Live Up to The Social Network
The Social Network had no business being the perfect movie it is. Pairing the verbose and optimistic Aaron Sorkin with the frigid and controlled David Fincher? Making a movie about Facebook, an obvious fad only a few years into its popularity? Focusing a lot of attention on ne...
Why it matters: The Social Reckoning Trailer Has Already Failed to... reflects shifting cultural trends.
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If Hollywood Is So Liberal, Why Did Movies and Shows Like ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Party of Five’ and ‘Sex and the City’ Portray Abortion as Dangerous and Shameful?
On Nov. 14, 1972, Maude Findlay, a 47-year-old woman living in suburban New York with her fourth husband found herself unexpectedly pregnant. It was a year before Roe vs. Wade was passed, and like many women in America, Maude wasn’t interested in having another child and found...
Variety reports: If Hollywood Is So Liberal, Why Did Movies... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
Why it matters: Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting... has global implications.
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Green Day Inspire an Indie Band to Rock in New Comedy Nimrods: Watch the Trailer
The rock band comedy stars Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman and Ryan Foust (and Green Band as themselves). Green Day Inspire an Indie Band to Rock in New Comedy Nimrods: Watch the Trailer Liz Shannon Miller
The big picture: Green Day Inspire an Indie Band to Rock... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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“Dollar Bill” Shows Off Classic Jack White Guitar and New Jack White Attitude: Review
White's discography is undergoing another micro-revolution. “Dollar Bill” Shows Off Classic Jack White Guitar and New Jack White Attitude: Review Wren Graves
The big picture: “Dollar Bill” Shows Off Classic Jack White Guitar... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Ariana Grande at Barclays Center: How to Get Tickets for “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” in Brooklyn
Grande will perform five shows at Barclays Center in Brooklyn in July 2026. Learn how to get tickets here. Ariana Grande at Barclays Center: How to Get Tickets for “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” in Brooklyn Alex Krinsky
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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End Of The Road 2026: Geese announced as final headliner
They join previously announced headliners Pulp, CMAT and Mac DeMarco The post End Of The Road 2026: Geese announced as final headliner appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: End Of The Road 2026: Geese announced as... could define this era of music.
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Wallis Annenberg Day Set for July 15 in Honor of Late Philanthropist and Los Angeles Leader
The declaration of a day designed to honor the late philanthropist and city leader marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.
The big picture: Wallis Annenberg Day Set for July 15 in... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Deals: AirPods Pro 3 hit best price ever at $179, MacBook Pro $300 off, Series 11 $130 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping even lower to the best price ever at $179 shipped (nearly 30% off) and all five AirPods Max 2 colors hitting the Amazon all-time low. We also have up to $300 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro models joined by Apple’s mos...
Why it matters: Deals: AirPods Pro 3 hit best price ever... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Using Claude Fable 5 means your data will be collected. It’s not optional.
Anthropic is changing its data retention policies for its Claude Mythos models, which includes the newly released Fable 5.
Mashable reports: Using Claude Fable 5 means your data will... — this could change how developers build software.
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Here's the inflation breakdown for May 2026 — in one chart
Inflation jumped to a three-year high in May as the Iran war continued to fuel higher energy prices.
The big picture: Here's the inflation breakdown for May 2026 —... — signals changing business strategies.
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Private credit lenders say their big software bet faces an AI reckoning — but not a ‘SaaSpocalypse'
Private credit's exposure to software is being tested by AI, as lenders look past “SaaSpocalypse” fears to identify winners and losers.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
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$80 Games Are Already Here
While many are waiting to see if Rockstar Games decides to price GTA 6 at $80 or more, the video game market already has games at that price point, they've just gone more under the radar. Two more have been announced just this month but may have been missed amid the Summer Gam...
GameSpot reports: $80 Games Are Already Here — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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The Roborock RockNeo Q110H robot lawn mower just landed at Amazon, and its on sale for just 1 week
The new Roborock RockNeo Q110H is exclusive to Amazon and on sale for $1,169 between June 10 and 16, down from the list price of $1,299.
Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Best Early Amazon Prime Day tablet deals: Up to $300 off Samsung, Apple, and Microsoft
We found the best early deals on iPads, Surface Pros, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale later this month.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Gina Ferrall Dies: Broadway’s ‘Leopoldstadt’, ‘Mamma Mia!’ Actor Was 67
Gina Ferrall, a Broadway performer whose career spanned decades in such productions as Mamma Mia!, Big River and, most recently, Tom Stoppard’s acclaimed Leopoldstadt, has died following a brief battle with uterine sarcoma. She was 67. Ferrall’s death was reported yesterday by...
Why it matters: Gina Ferrall Dies: Broadway’s ‘Leopoldstadt’, ‘Mamma Mia!’ Actor... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Colonial ties may reshape 2026 World Cup odds, 1,500 simulations suggest
Colonial legacies continue to shape competitive outcomes in international football. A research team led by the University of Zurich has used about 1,500 simulations of the upcoming World Cup to show that former colonial powers benefit from access to a broader pool of talent, w...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Acidic nanoparticles target Parkinson's at cellular source
Inside every human cell, a tiny structure called a lysosome acts like a recycling center, breaking down toxic waste, clearing damaged proteins and helping keep the cell functioning properly. When that recycling center stops working because the lysosome loses the acidic conditi...
Why it matters: Acidic nanoparticles target Parkinson's at cellular source advances our understanding of the world.
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Amelia Dimoldenberg Expands Her Dimz Inc. Academy for Young Creatives in Its Second Year
“Chicken Shop Date” host and producer Amelia Dimoldenberg is expanding her Dimz Inc. Academy in its second year, with the goal of opening doors for the next generation of creative talent. This year, Dimz Inc. Academy is extending to a four-week free program and will offer paid...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Old Persona 4 voice actor is 'deeply grieving' being recast in the remake: 'Everything in life is transient… Thank you for sharing the journey'
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Why it matters: Old Persona 4 voice actor is 'deeply grieving'... signals what players want next.
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