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  1. Quartet finally launches on Nintendo Switch next week, years after it was announcedNintendo Everything
  2. Dozens of sloths died before opening of Sloth World attraction in FloridaBBC World
  3. Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller listBBC World
  4. Low wages, poor training put security guards—and the public—at risk, study findsPhys.org
  5. The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contractsBBC Tech
  6. Chase Infiniti Says It Was ‘Totally Surreal’ to Work With Morgan Freeman in New Audi CommercialVariety
  7. Box Office Stunner: ‘Michael’ Now on Course to Near $90 Million in Record-Smashing Domestic OpeningHollywood Reporter
  8. I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husbandBBC World
  9. A Coding Implementation on Deepgram Python SDK for Transcription, Text-to-Speech, Async Audio Processing, and Text IntelligenceMarkTechPost
  10. Kim Kardashian Gets Trial Date for Defamation Lawsuit, But Ray J’s Claims Sent to ArbitrationRolling Stone

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Quartet finally launches on Nintendo Switch next week, years after it was announced

It’s been several years since Quartet was announced for Nintendo Switch, but the game is finally coming out next week. Something Classic Games set the console release date for April 30, 2026. For those that are unaware, Quartet comes from the same developer as Shadows of Adam,...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.

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Low wages, poor training put security guards—and the public—at risk, study finds

Tens of thousands of private security guards in California play a critical role in public safety, but poverty-level wages and poor training put both the guards and the public at risk, according to a new study by the UC Berkeley Labor Center.

Why it matters: Low wages, poor training put security guards—and the... advances our understanding of the world.

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Chase Infiniti Says It Was ‘Totally Surreal’ to Work With Morgan Freeman in New Audi Commercial

Chase Infiniti has quite the last year. The 25-year-old actress spent most of it alongside Teyana Taylor, Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro promoting the release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and campaigning for the film throughout awards season. Ea...

Variety reports: Chase Infiniti Says It Was ‘Totally Surreal’ to... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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A Coding Implementation on Deepgram Python SDK for Transcription, Text-to-Speech, Async Audio Processing, and Text Intelligence

In this tutorial, we build an advanced hands-on workflow with the Deepgram Python SDK and explore how modern voice AI capabilities come together in a single Python environment. We set up authentication, connect both synchronous and asynchronous Deepgram clients, and work direc...

The big picture: A Coding Implementation on Deepgram Python SDK for... — highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Tech Now

Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

BBC Tech reports: Tech Now — this could change how developers build software.

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A Coding Implementation on Microsoft’s OpenMementos with Trace Structure Analysis, Context Compression, and Fine-Tuning Data Preparation

In this tutorial, we work with Microsoft’s OpenMementos dataset and explore how reasoning traces are structured through blocks and mementos in a practical, Colab-ready workflow. We stream the dataset efficiently, parse its special-token format, inspect how reasoning and summar...

The big picture: A Coding Implementation on Microsoft’s OpenMementos with Trace... — marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Helena Bonham Carter Exits ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Cast

Production on the Mike White-created series recently kicked off in France and will notably be set during the Cannes Film Festival.

Why it matters: Helena Bonham Carter Exits ‘The White Lotus’ Season... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Education saves lives: New study reveals global link between learning and longevity

A major international study involving researchers from The University of Manchester has found that education is one of the strongest predictors of how long people live. Using a new statistical approach to overcome gaps in global data, the research shows that people with more e...

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

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Helena Bonham Carter Leaving ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 As Role Is Being Revamped, Will Be Recast

EXCLUSIVE: Helena Bonham Carter will not be starring in Season 4 of HBO’s The White Lotus. The two-time Oscar-nominated actress has departed the upcoming France-set installment of Mike White’s popular murder mystery series. The news comes a little over a week after production ...

Deadline reports: Helena Bonham Carter Leaving ‘The White Lotus’ Season... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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iHeartMedia Shares Jump After Report Of Early Merger Talks With SiriusXM

Shares in iHeartMedia jumped more than 35% on Friday following a report from Bloomberg that said the radio giant has started early talks with satellite radio’s SiriusXM to combine. Bloomberg reported that the merger talks were in the preliminary stages and there is no certaint...

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

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Melissa McCarthy Surprises Mariska Hargitay During ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Guest Role: “Mind Blown”

While Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has had plenty of familiar guest stars, the latest was a surprise even for Mariska Hargitay. After appearing in the Season 27 episode ‘Gimmick’ as a professional fighter, Melissa McCarthy shared a behind-the-scenes video of herself dress...

The big picture: Melissa McCarthy Surprises Mariska Hargitay During ‘Law &... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Apexs brutal ending, explained

An explainer for the ending of Netflix's "Apex," starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton.

Mashable reports: Apexs brutal ending, explained — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Stagecoach Livestream Schedule: When and Where to Catch Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, Post Malone and Other Festival Stars Online

Row, row, row your Stagecoach, gently down the livestream. Times have been announced for Amazon Music’s streaming this weekend of most of the sets at the 2026 country music festival. The Amazon streams will feature most, but not all, of the performers appearing Friday through ...

The big picture: Stagecoach Livestream Schedule: When and Where to Catch... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Searching For Drug Peace’ Trailer: Hot Docs Film Explores “Daring Reform Activist” Waging War On The War On Drugs

EXCLUSIVE: In 2024, almost 80,000 people died of drug overdoses in the U.S., according to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. North of the border, the situation is just as alarming. In Canada in the past decade, more than 50,000 people have died of overdoses – a s...

Deadline reports: ‘Searching For Drug Peace’ Trailer: Hot Docs Film... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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New study reveals how video games support children's well-being

A study published this month in Reading Research Quarterly is challenging the long-held stereotype of the sedentary gamer. In their new paper, Dr. Fiona Scott, Dr. Liz Chesworth, Dr. Cath Bannister, Daniel Kuria, Shabana Roscoe and Yao Wang argue that instead of viewing digita...

Phys.org reports: New study reveals how video games support children's... — this opens new research frontiers.

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CBS News’ Bari Weiss, Norah O’Donnell Among Attendees at David Ellison’s Dinner Party ‘Honoring’ Donald Trump and the First Amendment

President Donald Trump delivered remarks for about an hour at the dinner party David Ellison hosted in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening “honoring” Trump — and intended to celebrate the First Amendment, sources told Variety. Ellison organized the event in Trump’s honor (as...

Why it matters: CBS News’ Bari Weiss, Norah O’Donnell Among Attendees... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Nikki Glaser Would ‘Absolutely’ Do a Leonardo DiCaprio Roast but Says He Shouldn’t Sign Up for One: ‘Maybe If He Was Donating To Climate Change’

Nikki Glaser further cemented her status as Hollywood’s go-to award show host at the Time100 Gala on Thursday night, taking playful jabs at a wide range of creatives being honored as some of the most influential people in the world. Glaser’s opening monologue took jabs at MrBe...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends

Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

BBC World reports: Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1771 on April 25

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1771 on April 25 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1771 on... — could define this era of music.

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Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition launch trailer – fast-paced cooking and management game on Nintendo Switch

SOEDESCO and Nukebox Studios have come through with a launch trailer for Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition, their new Nintendo Switch release. It offers a look at the title’s dynamic cooking and management gameplay across different locations. All you need to know about the ...

Why it matters: Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition launch trailer... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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ADT confirms data breach after ShinyHunters leak threat

Home security giant ADT has confirmed a data breach after the ShinyHunters extortion group threatened to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid. [...]

BleepingComputer reports: ADT confirms data breach after ShinyHunters leak threat — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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iHeartRadio and SiriusXM in Early Merger Talks, With Irving Azoff and Apollo Advising

IHeartMedia and SiriusXM are in early talks to join forces, with veteran music industry mogul Irving Azoff and Apollo Global Management offering to assist with and advise on any such deal, sources tell Variety. News of the potential merger was first reported by Bloomberg, howe...

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

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Chernobyl's exclusion zone is a beacon of biodiversity—but it faces new threats from Russia's invasion

April 26 marks the 40th anniversary of the explosion at Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The accident caused the largest ever release of radioactive material into the environment, and at the time people predicted that the affected area would be render...

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

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‘Summer House’ Cast Reacts To Reunion Audio Leak: Kyle Cooke Says It’s “Unfortunate” & A “Bummer”

Kyle Cooke is sharing his thoughts after audio of the Summer House Season 10 reunion leaked online hours after the cast filmed the special. In a series of posts on social media, Cooke said it was a “bummer” and “unfortunate” that a snippet of the reunion was shared online afte...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Comcast Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh Lands $72 Million Pay Package For 2025

Comcast co-CEOs Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh had packages worth, respectively, $35.1 million and $71.8 million for 2025. Cavanagh, who was president of Comcast last year and rose to co-CEO in January, saw his package jump sharply from $28 million the year before on a big st...

Why it matters: Comcast Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh Lands $72 Million Pay... is generating industry buzz.

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Everything We Know About The Hulu Adaptation of ‘Count My Lies’ So Far

In the vein of the Paul Feig-directed adaptation of Frieda McFadden’s The Housemaid comes a new buzzy adaptation Count My Lies, based on the book by Sophie Stava. In television form, the story, starring Lindsay Lohan, Shailene Woodley, Kit Harrington, Katherine LaNasa and more...

The big picture: Everything We Know About The Hulu Adaptation of... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Neutrinos caught on camera: Testing the first prototype of a new elementary particle detector

Some innovations in physics come from entirely new technologies, others from fresh theoretical insights. Others still take shape by bringing together existing tools in new ways, working out how to combine them to outperform other solutions. The branch of particle physics that ...

The big picture: Neutrinos caught on camera: Testing the first prototype... — advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Chicago Fire’ Showrunner Andrea Newman Steps Down, Victor Teran to Take Helm of Season 15

“Chicago Fire” showrunner Andrea Newman is departing the show, Variety has confirmed. With Newman’s exit, series co-executive producer Victor Teran has been promoted to executive producer and showrunner for the NBC drama’s upcoming 15th season. “Working at ‘Chicago Fire,’ with...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Which headphones win?

Compare AirPods Max 2 and Sony WH-1000XM6 on design, features, and sound quality to find the better noise-canceling headphones.

Why it matters: AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Which headphones... is one to watch for the industry.

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El Niño season predicted to start as early as next month

An El Niño event is expected to develop from mid-2026, impacting global temperature and rainfall patterns, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update from WMO signals a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific: sea-...

The big picture: El Niño season predicted to start as early... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Andrea Newman Leaving ‘Chicago Fire’ After 14 Seasons; Victor Teran Named New Showrunner

EXCLUSIVE: There is major changing of the guard on Chicago Fire. Andrea Newman, who has been on NBC’s firefighter drama for its entire 14-season run to date and showrunner for the past three seasons, is leaving. Succeeding her is Chicago Fire co-executive producer Victor Teran...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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High-resolution imaging shines light on nanoscale nuclear organization

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have implemented an advanced microscopy technique to visualize multiple biomolecules inside the nucleus of a cancer cell simultaneously at incredibly high resolution. The biomolecules they visualized include critical compon...

Why it matters: High-resolution imaging shines light on nanoscale nuclear organization adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Final Fantasy 14 Is Coming To Switch 2, But With An Annoying Caveat

Although Final Fantasy XIV's time on the PlayStation 4 might soon be coming to an end, the critically acclaimed MMO RPG will soon show up on a new console: the Nintendo Switch 2. But while the prospect of grinding through raids and dungeons from the comfort of your own bed is ...

Why it matters: Final Fantasy 14 Is Coming To Switch 2,... signals what players want next.

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Even as businesses spend $4 million to cross Panama Canal, they say ‘it’s safer and less expensive’ than the Strait of Hormuz

While passage through the canal usually comes at a flat rate via reservations, companies without bookings can pay more to cross through an auction that awards slots to the highest bidder. The alternative would be waiting for days off the coast of Panama City.

Why it matters: Even as businesses spend $4 million to cross... may shift market dynamics.

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XChat, the standalone app for messaging on X, is available on iOS now

XChat, the standalone app for accessing X's messaging feature, is available to download now for iOS. X first suggested it would be stripping direct messaging from X in 2025, but at least for now, XChat is available in the original X app, the web and this new app.Based on its l...

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

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More Molestation & Sexual Abuse Claims Against Michael Jackson Revealed As King Of Pop Biopic Debuts

On the day that the heavily promoted and controversial Michael biopic debuts, more accusations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate encounters with young boys and a young girl have emerged against the deceased self-declared King of Pop. Claiming that Michael Jackson was “con...

The big picture: More Molestation & Sexual Abuse Claims Against Michael... — is generating industry buzz.

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Light near surface of ultra-thin optical fibers can sort twisted nanoparticles

Many important objects in the world can be divided into two categories based on their chirality or handedness, including molecules important for life such as amino acids. Such chiral objects (formally defined as objects which are not identical to their mirror images) are often...

The big picture: Light near surface of ultra-thin optical fibers can... — opens new research frontiers.

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Ex-Paramount President Jeff Shell’s 2025 Pay Tops $60 Million

Recently departed Paramount president Jeff Shell had a 2025 package worth $60.7 million, according to an SEC filing Friday. Shell compensation was mostly $1.4 million in base salary and $58.7 million in stock awards. Paramount CEO David Ellison’s comp totaled $63.2 million. El...

Why it matters: Ex-Paramount President Jeff Shell’s 2025 Pay Tops $60... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Writers Guild Ratifies Four-Year Contract Deal With Studios

More than 90 percent of the union’s writers across country voted to support the deal, which infuses $321 million into the labor group’s ailing health plan.

Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei to Star in Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Brigands of Rattlecreek’

Park Chan-wook has lined up an all-star cast for his next film, the Western thriller “The Brigands of Rattlecreek”: Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey, Oscar nominee Austin Butler, Emmy nominee Pedro Pascal and Chinese star Tang Wei. The vaunted South Korean director (“No Other ...

The big picture: Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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MrBeast Doubles Down On Denying Ex-Staffer’s Claims In Harassment & Retaliation Lawsuit; Seeks Dismissal In Official Response

MrBeast isn’t wasting time in officially rebutting salacious allegations of sexual harassment, retaliation and more from a former member of Beast Industries’ social media team. Having already denied Lorrayne Mavromatis’ claims in a lawsuit she filed this week against the compa...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Hallucinogenics are illegal under federal law but that isn’t stopping the FDA from fast tracking 3 psychedelic drugs to treat mental health

Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the FDA and other federal agencies to speed research and loosen restrictions on psychedelics, a class of hallucinogenic drugs which remain illegal under federal law.

Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.

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Prosecutors used rap lyrics to help sentence a man to death in Texas. That strategy is more common than you may think

Prosecutors selected lyrics from James Broadnax's notebook with alleged references to gang affiliation and shootings to convince jurors that instead of life in prison, Broadnax, who is Black, should be put to death after his conviction.

The big picture: Prosecutors used rap lyrics to help sentence a... — may shift market dynamics.

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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US

With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.

Why it matters: China car giant BYD says it can thrive... affects international relations.

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Re-engineered human cells boost gene-editing particle potency across multiple delivery systems

Gene editing has emerged as a powerful approach for targeting the genetic causes of disease, but getting the editing machinery into the right cells efficiently, safely, and at the scale needed for therapies remains one of the biggest set of challenges in the field.

Why it matters: Re-engineered human cells boost gene-editing particle potency across... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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LE SSERAFIM’s ‘CELEBRATION’ Kicks Off a New & Personal Era | Billboard News

Tetris Kelly caught up with LE SSERAFIM in Seoul, South Korea, and the girls have a “CELEBRATION” that launches them into a new era. They tease what to expect from their upcoming studio album, their experience of their first VR concert, the surprise they felt when “SPAGHETTI” ...

The big picture: LE SSERAFIM’s ‘CELEBRATION’ Kicks Off a New &... — shows where the music business is headed.

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Paramount CEO David Ellison’s Pay in 2025 Was $63.2 Million, Former President Jeff Shell Had $60.7 Million in Compensation

Paramount Skydance chairman and CEO David Ellison, who is in the midst of trying close a massive deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, had a pay package worth $63.2 million last year — mostly in stock that vests over five years. Jeff Shell, who resigned as Paramount’s president ...

Variety reports: Paramount CEO David Ellison’s Pay in 2025 Was... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Hands-on: Ecovacs’ all-in-one window cleaning robot is a game-changer, for some

Window cleaning robots have never really taken as much of the spotlight as robotic vacuums or, more recently, lawn mowers. Still, the new W3 Winbot from Ecovacs is worth your attention if you have any windows that are taller than you are. more…

9to5Google reports: Hands-on: Ecovacs’ all-in-one window cleaning robot is a... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Conan O’Brien’s Scrapped Oscars Bit Isn’t the Indictment of L.A. Regulation That It Seems

The host wanted to roll on the ground with “nine golden retrievers.” The fact that doing so would have been complicated and time-intensive says less about production flight and more about how animals are treated on set now.

Why it matters: Conan O’Brien’s Scrapped Oscars Bit Isn’t the Indictment... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry Reacts To Cassie’s “Crazy As F*ck” OnlyFans Storyline: “That’s Where We’re At In Society?”

As Season 3 of Euphoria continues to stir up some controversy, one of the show’s stars is perplexed by Cassie’s (Sydney Sweeney) OnlyFans storyline. Chloe Cherry, who was an adult film actress and OnlyFans star herself before she began playing Faye Valentine in Season 2 of the...

The big picture: ‘Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry Reacts To Cassie’s “Crazy As... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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WGA Ratifies Four-Year Contract, Accepting Significant Cuts in Health Plan

The Writers Guild of America has ratified a four-year contract with the major studios, agreeing to significant cutbacks in the writers’ health plan. The guild’s members ratified the 2026 MBA with 90.38% (4,282) voting in favor, and 9.62% (456) voting no. The term of the MBA is...

The big picture: WGA Ratifies Four-Year Contract, Accepting Significant Cuts in... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Jhené Aiko Talks Finding Peace at Coachella and Healing Fans With Sound

In partnership with travel concierge service, Velocity Black, the siren of healing talks about finding inner peace through sound, fun at Coachella, and the anniversary of Twenty 88

Rolling Stone reports: Jhené Aiko Talks Finding Peace at Coachella and... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Maine governor vetoes bill temporarily banning large data centers in the state

The governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has vetoed a bill that halts the construction of large data centers in the state until the fall of 2027. While the bill passed both houses of the Maine's legislature on April 14, and Mills has suggested she'd support a temporary moratorium, ...

Why it matters: Maine governor vetoes bill temporarily banning large data... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Bipartisan-cited science is rarely used by policymakers, study finds

Past research has shown that even though science is commonly viewed as essential for effective policymaking, Democrats and Republicans cite different scientific research when creating policy—even when addressing the same topic. Now, a new Northwestern study analyzing congressi...

Phys.org reports: Bipartisan-cited science is rarely used by policymakers, study... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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This X-ray image shows our solar system 'breathing'

The eROSITA spacecraft has built the most precise map of soft X-rays over Earth, observing a fascinating phenomenon driven by solar winds from the sun.

Bottom line from Space.com: this opens new research frontiers.

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Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines’ gain

Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.

The big picture: Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines’ gain — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Rune Dice heading to Nintendo Switch

We’ve heard from Kwalee and Smart Raven Studio that consoles versions of Rune Dice are in the works, and a Nintendo Switch release is planned. The game launches on May 19, 2026. Rune Dice is a tactical deckbuilder with bite-sized sessions. Players will launch dice to create ma...

The big picture: Rune Dice heading to Nintendo Switch — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time

Windows users will no longer be forced to run automatic updates in the middle of a game or a busy day. Microsoft is rolling out some long-awaited changes to Windows Update to users on its Dev and Experimental Windows Insider channels, including the ability to indefinitely dela...

Why it matters: Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely,... reshapes the tech landscape.

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Light-activated electrolyte oxidizes water to promote tumor cell death

A research team led by Professor Jin Yong Lee from the Department of Chemistry of Sungkyunkwan University, with co-first author HyoungChul Ham, and in collaboration with research teams from Korea University and the National University of Singapore, has developed a next-generat...

The big picture: Light-activated electrolyte oxidizes water to promote tumor cell... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Machine learning identifies catalyst 'sweet spot' for greener urea from waste gases

Urea is an extremely important chemical, especially for fertilizers. But, making urea is energy intensive and relies heavily on fossil fuels. However, new findings from Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology have highlighted new ways to produce urea el...

Phys.org reports: Machine learning identifies catalyst 'sweet spot' for greener... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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‘Clueless’ spinoff television series scrapped

The Peacock project had been due to see Alicia Silverstone reprise her role of Cher Horowitz The post ‘Clueless’ spinoff television series scrapped appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: ‘Clueless’ spinoff television series scrapped shows where the music business is headed.

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Firestarter malware survives Cisco firewall updates, security patches

Cybersecurity agencies in the U.S. and U.K. are warning about a custom malware called Firestarter persisting on Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) or Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software. [...]

BleepingComputer reports: Firestarter malware survives Cisco firewall updates, security patches — this should prompt a review of your own security.

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Pixelated 097: Lights and laptops

Welcome to episode 97 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien and Will are joined by Andrew Romero to talk through a couple of Pixel hardware leaks coming out of Android 17 Beta 4. First, they discuss the growing possibility of a Pixel Laptop, and wonder what ...

Why it matters: Pixelated 097: Lights and laptops could change how developers build software.

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Next-Gen Xbox Impacted By Memory Crisis, New CEO Admits

Like all of your favorite pieces of technology, the next-generation Xbox console is feeling the impact of memory shortages, according to newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.Sharma's statement on the impacts of the memory shortage crisis comes from an interview with Game File,...

Why it matters: Next-Gen Xbox Impacted By Memory Crisis, New CEO... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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How to watch Major League Baseball games Fridays on Apple TV

Friday Night Baseball is back on Apple TV tonight for a big doubleheader: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves, and Chicago Cubs at LA Dodgers. Here’s how to watch tonight’s MLB games on Apple TV. more…

Why it matters: How to watch Major League Baseball games Fridays... could change how developers build software.

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Simplifying clean hydrogen production with a new all-in-one photocatalytic cocatalyst

Researchers have demonstrated the first "all-in-one" cocatalyst for photocatalytic overall water splitting, a breakthrough that could simplify the production of clean hydrogen fuel. The discovery marks an important step toward practical technologies that use sunlight and water...

Why it matters: Simplifying clean hydrogen production with a new all-in-one... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. Jordan

Have you ever noticed how Walgreens and CVS locations often end up across the street from each other? Well, Call of Duty and Battlefield have a similar thing going on. A mere eight days after the upcoming Call of Duty movie got an official premiere date, lo and behold: There's...

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

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Gloria Trevi, Young Miko, Becky G & More Reveal Their Latina Muse | Billboard News

Who is the Latina muse of Gloria Trevi, Chiquis, Young Miko and Becky G? We caught up with the Latina stars on the red carpet of the Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026, and they shared who they admire in the industry — from Karol G to Jessie Reyez and more. Ingrid Fajardo: Wh...

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

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