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  1. Bon Scott YouTube Channel Posts Rare Footage and Rocker Tributes in Honor of Late AC/DC’s Singer’s 80th BirthdayConsequence of Sound
  2. Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein Will Rewatch Portlandia in New PodcastConsequence of Sound
  3. Too Many Cooks Creator Reveals Trailer for Feature Film Debut Buddy: WatchConsequence of Sound
  4. ‘Sterling Point’ Trailer: Megan Park’s Prime Video Show Sees Two Long-Lost Sisters ReuniteDeadline
  5. The Pacha Group CEO on the Club’s New York Opening: ‘I Don’t Think I Could Have Had a Happier Moment’Billboard
  6. Tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after Iranian attacks trigger renewed fighting with U.S.CNBC
  7. Sony’s Indian Version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Adds Google Gemini as AI Guide (EXCLUSIVE)Variety
  8. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings Onto Tracking With $180M+, Will Be Biggest Opening YTDDeadline
  9. Alleged Reflecting Pool vandal David Hearn pleads not guilty; lawyer calls him 'scapegoat'CNBC
  10. OpenAI announcing ‘the next chapter for ChatGPT’ today, watch here9to5Mac

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Bon Scott YouTube Channel Posts Rare Footage and Rocker Tributes in Honor of Late AC/DC’s Singer’s 80th Birthday

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Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein Will Rewatch Portlandia in New Podcast

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‘Sterling Point’ Trailer: Megan Park’s Prime Video Show Sees Two Long-Lost Sisters Reunite

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The Pacha Group CEO on the Club’s New York Opening: ‘I Don’t Think I Could Have Had a Happier Moment’

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Sony’s Indian Version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Adds Google Gemini as AI Guide (EXCLUSIVE)

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings Onto Tracking With $180M+, Will Be Biggest Opening YTD

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OpenAI announcing ‘the next chapter for ChatGPT’ today, watch here

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Bon Scott YouTube Channel Posts Rare Footage and Rocker Tributes in Honor of Late AC/DC’s Singer’s 80th Birthday

The footage includes tributes from the likes of Rob Halford and Joe Elliott as well as performances from his early band Fraternity. Bon Scott YouTube Channel Posts Rare Footage and Rocker Tributes in Honor of Late AC/DC’s Singer’s 80th Birthday Langdon Hickman

Consequence of Sound reports: Bon Scott YouTube Channel Posts Rare Footage and... — this could define this era of music.

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Too Many Cooks Creator Reveals Trailer for Feature Film Debut Buddy: Watch

The analog horror film takes place inside the world of It's Buddy!, a beloved children's show led by a bright orange unicorn who teaches kids about happiness, friendship, and life. Too Many Cooks Creator Reveals Trailer for Feature Film Debut Buddy: Watch Alex Young

The big picture: Too Many Cooks Creator Reveals Trailer for Feature... — is making waves across platforms.

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‘Sterling Point’ Trailer: Megan Park’s Prime Video Show Sees Two Long-Lost Sisters Reunite

The trailer for Megan Park’s upcoming Prime Video series Sterling Point has made a splash. Featuring “Look At My Life” from Gracie Abrams upcoming album Daughter From Hell, the clip of the coming-of-age show introduces viewers to many characters. They will be available to meet...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Sony’s Indian Version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Adds Google Gemini as AI Guide (EXCLUSIVE)

Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India are teaming up to bring Google Gemini into the new season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati?” turning the AI chatbot into an interactive knowledge companion for the long-running quiz show. The collaboration integrates Gemini across Sony En...

The big picture: Sony’s Indian Version of ‘Who Wants to Be... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings Onto Tracking With $180M+, Will Be Biggest Opening YTD

EXCLUSIVE: Disregard any funk that’s going on at the box office, for Sony/Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day is arriving to save the day on July 31 with three-week tracking projections indicating a $180M-$190M start. If those numbers stick, Brand New Day will rep the se...

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

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OpenAI announcing ‘the next chapter for ChatGPT’ today, watch here

OpenAI is holding its second livestream this week today at 10 am PT. The video teases that the company is “introducing the next chapter for ChatGPT” today. OpenAI has openly discussed bringing Codex workflows into the main ChatGPT app for some time now.

Why it matters: OpenAI announcing ‘the next chapter for ChatGPT’ today,... is one to watch for the industry.

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‘The Odyssey’ Stars Set To Conquer Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Tonight’ With Nightly Visits

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will storm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week, with nightly guest appearances by Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Zendaya and Lupita Nyong’o scheduled throughout the July 13-16. The special Odyssey week schedule on Tonight is: And Fallon w...

Why it matters: ‘The Odyssey’ Stars Set To Conquer Jimmy Fallon’s... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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One in four managers withholds feedback from those they supervise, even when the news is positive

Performance feedback is critical for supporting career and education decisions, but in a new study published in Management Science, a research team from the University of Portsmouth, the University of Exeter and York University uncovered a striking pattern of managers partiall...

Phys.org reports: One in four managers withholds feedback from those... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Dragon Age creator reckons the series is dead following Veilguard flop, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't have another go at it if given the chance

Following the poor commercial performance of 2024's Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Dragon Age creator David Gaider has said he believes developer BioWare's beloved fantasy RPG series is likely dead. But if some twist of fate ever meant he had the opportunity to work on a new one ...

Eurogamer reports: Dragon Age creator reckons the series is dead... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Google asks for Gemini app feedback & details top 10 requests

Yesterday, Google’s Josh Woodward asked for what fixes Gemini app users want. The Gemini lead today identified the top 10 requests and Google’s progress.

The big picture: Google asks for Gemini app feedback & details... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Apple TV Taking Over Hall H For First Time At Comic-Con With ‘Widow’s Bay’, ‘Matchbox’, ‘Mayday’ & More

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV will be making a big splash in Hall H at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International for the first time ever. The lineup for its two-hour panel set for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, includes the horror comedy Widow’s Bay — which just landed 19 Emmy nomination...

The big picture: Apple TV Taking Over Hall H For First... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Disgaea Mayhem demo now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, new trailer

NIS America has announced that Disgaea Mayhem has received a demo on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Players can download and try it starting today ahead of the full launch on July 23. Disgaea Mayhem is a new action-focused spin-off of the Disgaea series that swaps...

Nintendo Everything reports: Disgaea Mayhem demo now available on Nintendo Switch... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Volcanoes and wildfires are adding water vapor to the stratosphere, raising climate concerns

Moderate volcanic eruptions and extreme wildfires since 2005 have led to an increase in the amount of water vapor in the stratosphere, a layer of Earth's atmosphere above the weather-filled troposphere. That's potentially bad news because water vapor here acts like a greenhous...

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

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Seagrass meadows could help nourish millions, new study finds

Seagrass meadows play a largely overlooked role in providing nutrition for coastal communities, a new study published in Cell Reports Sustainability has found. The research, led by scientists at Project Seagrass and Stockholm University, found that fish living in seagrass mead...

Phys.org reports: Seagrass meadows could help nourish millions, new study... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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New technique takes the heat out of 3D printing process

Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique that allows the printing of whole objects while controlling the temperature of the chemical reaction to stabilize the process. Academics in the University of Nottingham's Faculty of Engineering, in collaboration with the U...

Why it matters: New technique takes the heat out of 3D... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Colman Domingo on the Bay Area, Working Alongside Chadwick Boseman and Being a Writer, Actor and Producer: ‘I Always Wanted to Be a Multi-Hyphenate’

San Francisco’s Frameline Film Festival has always held a special place in Colman Domingo’s life. “It’s embedded in my heart,” he said. Having lived in San Francisco from 1991-2001, the actor spent many summers at the festival, reveling in its film programming, particularly th...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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What If ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Involved Having Sex With Jon Hamm?

'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass' is a story of courage, friendship and a quest to fuck the star of 'Mad Men,' not necessarily in that order

Rolling Stone reports: What If ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Involved Having... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Diego Calva Joins Supernatural Thriller ‘Possession’ From Paramount

EXCLUSIVE: Diego Calva is set to join the cast of Paramount Pictures Possession, a remake of the 1981 supernatural thriller. Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley are set to star with Paul Dano also recently joining the cast. Parker Finn is directing from a script he penned. Finn...

Why it matters: Diego Calva Joins Supernatural Thriller ‘Possession’ From Paramount could reshape the box office conversation.

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What will another Obsidian Fallout game even look like all these years on? Here's my attempt to read the radioactive tea leaves

I know. The right answer to the question in the headline is simple: whatever the developers working on it decide they want it to look like. Even though I’ve told myself that multiple times since last night’s report that the New Vegas studio have been redirected to the wastelan...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this signals what players want next.

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Palworld PSA: you might want to uninstall your mods if you've not played in a while ahead of its 1.0 launch

Well, would you look at that. Palworld is launching into 1.0 tomorrow! Somehow an entire two years and then some passed to get to this point, but here we almost are, several updates and a notable lawsuit later. For some of you it might have been a while since you booted the ga...

The big picture: Palworld PSA: you might want to uninstall your... — is generating hype in the community.

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Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest’ Sets November Release Date, First Look (TV News Roundup)

The Muhammad Ali series “The Greatest” will premiere Wednesday, November 4 on Prime Video, with widow Lonnie Ali executive producing the first authorized scripted series about Ali’s life. Helming from showrunner Ben Watkins (“Cross”) and Michael B. Jordan’s banner Outlier Soci...

The big picture: Muhammad Ali Series ‘The Greatest’ Sets November Release... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Who Is Count Binface? How the Masked Comedian Might Be Nigel Farage’s Only Challenger in the Clacton By-Election — and Could Actually Win

There’s an uncharitable saying that politics is show business for ugly people. No doubt Count Binface, the rising star of British statecraft, might have some strong words about that. The wannabe-politician, who last month stood in a by-election against Andy Burnham (widely con...

The big picture: Who Is Count Binface? How the Masked Comedian... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Pandora Wonders Gives the Classic Pearl a Playful New Life

From “Girl with the Pearl Earring” to Boy (in this case, Harry Styles) at the Met Gala, few gemstones match the enduring and transformative power of a well-placed pearl. At once classic and contemporary, organic and cultured, simple and rarefied, pearls can make a powerful, pe...

The big picture: Pandora Wonders Gives the Classic Pearl a Playful... — taps into a cultural moment.

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‘Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’ Hits 5.4 Million Viewers on ABC, Most-Watched Fourth of July Program This Year

“Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” a three-hour Fourth of July special hosted by Ryan Seacrest, hit an average of 5.4 million viewers on Saturday, becoming the most-watched primetime program of the holiday and achieving a 0.83 rating among adults age 18-49. The This is the firs...

Variety reports: ‘Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’ Hits 5.4 Million Viewers on... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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The ghost in Orion's shell: Hydrogen maps show repeated stellar feedback sculpted around Orion Nebula

An international team led by Juan Diego Soler at the University of Vienna used two of the world's most powerful radio telescopes to uncover previously hidden structures within the Orion Nebula. The project produced the sharpest maps ever made of neutral hydrogen in that region...

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

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Kacey Musgraves and Stanley 1913 Team Up on Cow-Printed Water Bottles, Pet Bowls and Mugs

Saddle up, (space) cowboy. Stanley 1913 just announced its latest partnership with award-winning country star Kacey Musgraves. Together, they’re releasing a limited-edition four-piece drinkware collection inspired by the singer’s Texan roots, including the brand’s bestselling ...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Five things we learned at Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026

From a daily aerial show to a Ferris wheel with views over Lisbon, the Portuguese four-dayer offers a varied festival experience like no other The post Five things we learned at Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026 appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Five things we learned at Rock In Rio... shows where the music business is headed.

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Palworld Won’t Raise Its Price Following 1.0 Launch

After more than two years in early access, Palworld has launched in 1.0, and there's some good news for anyone looking to dive into it. Usually, early access games charge a smaller fee to entice users, increasing the sticker price once the full release goes live. Palworld deve...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Joanna Pettet Dies: ‘The Group’, ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Knots Landing’ Actor Was 83

Joanna Pettet, who rose to fame as one of the tight-knit Vassar grads in Sidney Lumet’s 1966 adaptation of novelist Mary McCarthy’s bestseller The Group, died Tuesday, July 7. She was 83. Her death was announced on Facebook by friend and former manager Pam DuBois, who noted th...

The big picture: Joanna Pettet Dies: ‘The Group’, ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Knots... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Banijay and All3Media Complete $8 Billion Merger, Set London Headquarters

Banijay Entertainment and the Redbird IMI-owned All3Media have completed their $8 billion merger, creating what the two have described as “the world’s largest independent production company.” Despite Banijay’s Parisian roots, the combined company — which will go under the name...

Why it matters: Banijay and All3Media Complete $8 Billion Merger, Set... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Redditor buys suspicious drives on eBay just to report the scamming sellers if they get a fake SSD or HDD — latest '16TB' find has weights and microSD card hot-glued inside the enclosure to make it feel legit

u/Hartkralle says that eBay refunds them when they report these fake drives, so getting scammers banned from the platform is worth their effort. While fake sellers would likely just create a new account on eBay in an hour or so, they say that it's still another hour before an ...

Why it matters: Redditor buys suspicious drives on eBay just to... reshapes the tech landscape.

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YouTube Stars the Stokes Twins Sign Netflix Deal (Exclusive)

An archive of the brothers' content will debut on the streamer July 18, and they're also developing a long-form series.

Hollywood Reporter reports: YouTube Stars the Stokes Twins Sign Netflix Deal... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers

The soft, weirdly sexualized home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.

The big picture: The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers — is one to watch for the industry.

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Roeg Sutherland, Arianna Bocco, Vincent Maraval & Michael Barker Explain Why They Are Getting Behind New TIFF Market

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) started rolling out its 2026 selection this week with the announcement of Siân Heder’s Being Heumann as the opening film and world premieres for Prima Facie and The Assassin(s). While distribution for Being Heumann is already tied...

The big picture: Roeg Sutherland, Arianna Bocco, Vincent Maraval & Michael... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Mild enzymatic method gently refines algae oil for nutrition products

Algae oil is increasingly used as a sustainable source of important nutrients, including polyunsaturated fatty acids that support human health and development. One important example is arachidonic acid, or ARA, which is used in nutrition products such as infant formula and fun...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Unraveling the glass-like nature of epithelial tissues

In a new study, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have resolved a longstanding mystery by showing how epithelial tissues exhibit slow-moving, glass-like behavior despite their fast-paced biological activity. Their study is published in the journal Nature Co...

Why it matters: Unraveling the glass-like nature of epithelial tissues could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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‘The Five-Star Weekend’ Review: Jennifer Garner’s Grief Drama Is a Hoot

Following a recent widow trying to restart her life with a little help from her friends (and a ginormous oceanfront mansion), Peacock's adaptation of Erin Hilderbrand's novel can be the kind of silly, stupid hang worth savoring, when it's not adrift in prosaic melodrama — and ...

IndieWire reports: ‘The Five-Star Weekend’ Review: Jennifer Garner’s Grief Drama... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Andrea Riseborough Joins Jeremy Strong in Paramount+ Drama ‘9/12’

Andrea Riseborough has joined the cast of the Paramount+ drama “9/12,” which follows the David vs. Goliath legal battle that exposed corruption and won justice for 9/11’s ailing first responders. The “To Leslie” Oscar nominee joins Jeremy Strong in the six-episode limited seri...

The big picture: Andrea Riseborough Joins Jeremy Strong in Paramount+ Drama... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Godzilla Minus Zero Teaser Returns to the Franchise’s Central Moral

For decades, Godzilla movies have been about one thing: people in giant rubber monster costumes stomping around tiny little sets. Especially in America, where the films that Toho made for its native Japan were imported as badly dubbed B-movies, Godzilla felt more like Saturday...

The big picture: Godzilla Minus Zero Teaser Returns to the Franchise’s... — reflects shifting cultural trends.

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Visual Effects Society Sets Its 2026 VES Honors Recipients

The Visual Effects Society has pulled back the curtain on it 2026 VES Honors recipients, who the group says have profoundly impacted the craft and technology of visual effects and continue to inspire future generations of artists and practitioners. The group will be feted duri...

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

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Andrea Riseborough Joins Paramount+’s Jeremy Strong Limited Series ‘9/12’

Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie, The Regime) is set to star opposite Jeremy Strong and Barry Pepper in 9/12, Paramount+‘s upcoming six-episode limited series about ailing 9/11 first responders’ David vs. Goliath legal fight for compensation. Written and directed by Tobias Lindho...

Why it matters: Andrea Riseborough Joins Paramount+’s Jeremy Strong Limited Series... is generating industry buzz.

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How One Teacher (And A Private Investigator) Revived The Beloved Franchise Of Your Childhood

The Backyard Sports series' resurgence began a few years ago with a re-release of the classic 1997 game Backyard Baseball, but this month's launch of Backyard Baseball--an all-new entry--is a monumental step for a franchise that had been on ice for years. But getting there was...

GameSpot reports: How One Teacher (And A Private Investigator) Revived... — this is generating hype in the community.

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RUN DMC Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Raising Hell’

Forty years later, RUN DMC looks back on Raising Hell. In this exclusive anniversary reflection, RUN and DMC revisit the album’s legacy, its impact on hip-hop and culture, and what it means to them four decades later. DMC calls Raising Hell “the Sgt. Pepper’s of Hip-Hop,” whil...

The big picture: RUN DMC Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Raising Hell’ — shows where the music business is headed.

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BBC Inside Science

Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.

Bottom line from BBC Science: this opens new research frontiers.

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iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300, per report

Counterpoint Research has published a new estimate of the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s bill of materials, suggesting that Apple’s next flagship could cost significantly more to build than the current model. Here are the details.

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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"We were already running a tight ship": Elder Scrolls 6 devs are worried about Xbox's layoffs causing even more delays to the long-awaited RPG

Reports about the specific affects Microsoft's mass layoffs are having on studios like Obsidian and id Software keep rolling out. Elder Scrolls 6 makers Bethesda are no different, with staff saying that the cuts there have not just tanked morale, but let to worry about the fan...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: "We were already running a tight ship": Elder... — this is generating hype in the community.

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9to5Mac Daily: July 9, 2026 – Apple’s DMA battle, Vision Pro rumors

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on....

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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1000xResist has now been rated for Nintendo Switch 2

Originally released for Nintendo Switch in March 2024, 1000xResist appears to be heading to Nintendo Switch 2. The thrilling sci-fi adventure from publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Sunset Visitor has been spotted in a new ESRB rating, suggesting that a version for Ninte...

Nintendo Everything reports: 1000xResist has now been rated for Nintendo Switch... — this signals what players want next.

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Newborn stars preserve organic-rich gas within ancient supernova debris

For the first time, astronomers have discovered stellar cocoons rich in complex organic molecules within a supernova remnant. A research team from Niigata University, Gifu University, RIKEN and Kyoto University in Japan used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (AL...

Why it matters: Newborn stars preserve organic-rich gas within ancient supernova... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Banijay & All3Media Complete Merger, Creating $8BN Production-Distribution Giant

Banijay Entertainment and All3Media have completed their merger, creating a new London-based production and distribution giant that makes and sells shows including The Traitors, Big Brother, MasterChef and Peaky Blinders. The combined $8BN entity is called Banijay Entertainmen...

Deadline reports: Banijay & All3Media Complete Merger, Creating $8BN Production-Distribution... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Best Wireless Bluetooth Boom Boxes for 2026

I've tested dozens of wireless portable party speakers. Here are my current top picks that can play loud and power your next fiesta, whether it's by the pool, at the beach or in the parking lot pre-game.

Bottom line from CNET: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Schlage’s Sense Pro unlocks the door so I don’t have to

The Schlage Sense Pro is a beautiful smart lock. Sleek, discreet, and simple to use, it's Schlage's smartest lock to date. Thanks to ultra-wideband (UWB), it unlocks as I walk up to my front door; I don't need to enter a code or tap my phone or press my finger against it. I've...

The big picture: Schlage’s Sense Pro unlocks the door so I... — could change how developers build software.

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Julianne Nicholson To Reprise Emmy-Winning Role In ‘Task’ Season 2

A Mare of Easttown/Task crossover of some sort is in the works. Julianne Nicholson is set to reprise her Emmy-winning Mare of Easttown role as Lori Ross in Season 2 of HBO’s Task, Deadline has confirmed. Few details are known, but Nicholson will portray Lori Ross, the mother o...

The big picture: Julianne Nicholson To Reprise Emmy-Winning Role In ‘Task’... — is generating industry buzz.

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MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Storm Character Gameplay Guide

Command the skies with Storm!In this Character Guide, we break down how to use her wind, lightning and aerial movement to control the fight from mid-to-long range. Learn how her Tempest mechanic changes the direction and speed of her attacks, helping you pressure opponents ...

The big picture: MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Official Storm Character... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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‘The Iliad & The Odyssey’ Deluxe Edition Soars to Top of Bestseller Lists Ahead of Christopher Nolan Adaptation

With Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set to bring Homer’s ancient epic back to the big screen this month, readers can revisit the source material in a deluxe hardbound edition that bundles both “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” into one volume. The “Homer: The Iliad & The Odysse...

Variety reports: ‘The Iliad & The Odyssey’ Deluxe Edition Soars... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Honesty may be more efficient than incentives in organizations, new research finds

For decades, economic theory has often treated people as if they will do the right thing in organizations only when incentives, such as performance pay, force them to. But does this miss the fact that many people also care about honesty?

Phys.org reports: Honesty may be more efficient than incentives in... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Heat waves push tropical forests past photosynthesis limits across 57 million hectares

As heat waves continue one after another, we are feeling their effects on our own bodies: It becomes harder for us to function normally. Trees also have their limits when temperatures are too high. Above a certain critical temperature, photosynthesis, the process by which plan...

Phys.org reports: Heat waves push tropical forests past photosynthesis limits... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Altman says OpenAI made ‘many changes’ during talks with U.S.

Sam Altman said the ChatGPT maker had a “collaborative back and forth” with top U.S. officials in the weeks leading up to the wide release of GPT-5.6.

Fortune reports: Altman says OpenAI made ‘many changes’ during talks... — this reflects a broader economic trend.

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Fossils found decades ago reveal extinct 3.5 million-year-old giant salamander species

In the late 1990s in the Ajimu region of Japan's Oita Prefecture, researchers discovered three fossilized vertebrae belonging to the Cryptobranchidae family of giant salamanders. These were embedded in the Tsubusugawa Formation, Pliocene-era strata of lake deposits dating back...

Why it matters: Fossils found decades ago reveal extinct 3.5 million-year-old... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Cannes Drama ‘A Girl Unknown’ Gets Domestic Deal With Greenwich Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to A Girl Unknown, the debut feature by Chinese filmmaker Zou Jing. The movie premiered in the Critics Weeks section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival where it won the Fipresci Prize and the Gan Foundation...

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

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Deals: S26 Ultra + Galaxy Buds 4 Pro $325 off, Copilot+ and gaming laptops up to $900 off, Anker display charger, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Galaxy S26 Ultra bundled with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro at $325 off straight from Samsung. Best Buy is also knocking up to $900 off Windows Copilot+ PCs/gaming laptops for back-to-school from $300 alongside Lenovo’s 2025 touchscreen 2-in-1 ...

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

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While the U.S. flip-flops on chip sanctions, China is building its own chip supply market — export controls are creating conditions for a Sino-Russian chip trade alliance

As the U.S. makes up its mind on export controls for Chinese chips, China has been developing its own supply chain, and associated trade network.

Tom's Hardware reports: While the U.S. flip-flops on chip sanctions, China... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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New York Times and Other News Outlets Accuse OpenAI of Lying in Discovery, Demand Legal Sanctions Against AI Giant

The New York Times and several news outlets on Thursday filed a motion for sanctions against OpenAI, accusing the company of concealing its ability to search the training datasets and output logs for its models for more than two years as they sought company documents. The moti...

Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Paris Jackson Announces New Album HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE

Jackson helmed the new album in collaboration with Linda Perry and described it as a record for her teenage self. Paris Jackson Announces New Album HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE Paolo Ragusa

Why it matters: Paris Jackson Announces New Album HAPPIEST DAY OF... could define this era of music.

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Fish DNA and 10,000 crystals rewrite Colorado River's Grand Canyon origin story

For more than 150 years, scientists have debated when and how the Colorado River first carved its way through the Grand Canyon. Now, a new study led by researchers at the University of New Mexico offers evidence that the river developed gradually from north to south between 8 ...

The big picture: Fish DNA and 10,000 crystals rewrite Colorado River's... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Next‑generation membranes can refine crude oil using under half the energy of distillation

Oil refining is necessary for transforming raw, unusable crude oil into valuable goods like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and petrochemical feedstocks. However, the usual distillation process is energy-intensive, spurring researchers to find better, more efficient ways of refinin...

Phys.org reports: Next‑generation membranes can refine crude oil using under... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 3 $140 off, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 17 Pro/Max up to $449 off, charging gear, more

Alongside an ongoing deal on AirPods 4 and the rare discount on the black Apple Magic Mouse, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this Apple Watch Ultra 3 model dropping to one of its best prices to date at nearly $140 off (stock is running low). We also have iPhone 17...

The big picture: Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 3 $140 off, Apple... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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GTA Online’s Next Big Heist, The First Since 2020, Is Coming Soon And It Looks Great

While fans await news about GTA 6, Rockstar continues to update GTA Online, and its next big update is coming very soon. The Kortz Center Heist, the first major brand-new heist in the game since 2020's Cayo Perico, releases on July 14, Rockstar Games has announced. In this ...

GameSpot reports: GTA Online’s Next Big Heist, The First Since... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Self-made multimillionaire says Canadians ‘give no money away’ compared with Americans—research shows U.S. giving is more than twice as high

“If you are rich in the U.S., you give money away, but I could name you 100 very rich Canadians who give no money away,” ex-finance CEO Bill Holland said.

Why it matters: Self-made multimillionaire says Canadians ‘give no money away’... could affect investors and consumers alike.

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Pregnant women may avoid child protection out of fear and mistrust

Pregnant women who become involved with child protection services often experience fear, mistrust and stigma, leading some to avoid health and support services altogether, new Griffith University research has found. Ph.D. candidate Rebecca Wren from Griffith's School of Allied...

Phys.org reports: Pregnant women may avoid child protection out of... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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The color of penguin poo: Satellites reveal global warming's impact on an iconic polar species

Scientists from a handful of universities across the country have made innovative use of satellite images from NASA to determine the diet of Antarctic Adélie penguins across the continent by studying their icy feces with a fidelity and frequency that could be captured only by ...

Phys.org reports: The color of penguin poo: Satellites reveal global... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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No RPG Lets Players Be As Evil As Fable 2

One of my favorite elements of a good role-playing game is a good morality system. Whether this takes the form of something as simple as the binary renegade/paragon system of Mass Effect or the more nuanced system of a game such as Baldur’s Gate III, which emphasizes consequen...

The big picture: No RPG Lets Players Be As Evil As... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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