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  1. For Return to Castle Wolfenstein's 25th anniversary, modders are bringing its console-exclusive levels to PC at lastPC Gamer
  2. Japan, South Korea stocks hit record high as investors shrug off stalled U.S.-Iran negotiationsCNBC
  3. China industrial profits jump 15.8% in March despite Iran war oil disruptionCNBC
  4. Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80Variety
  5. ‘The Night Manager’ Team Discusses How One-Off Limited Series Became Trilogy, Vows That Season 3 “Won’t Take As Long As The Last One” – Contenders TVDeadline
  6. Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stallBBC Business
  7. Ringo Starr on Making a Second Album With T Bone Burnett, ‘Long Long Road’: ‘I’d Love to Be Ray Charles, but My Voice Works for Country’Variety
  8. ‘Landman’ Star Billy Bob Thornton Likens Playing Tommy Norris To “Nice Pair Of Worn-In Pants” – Contenders TVDeadline
  9. Donald Trump Lashes Out At Norah O’Donnell For Reading From Suspect’s Manifesto During ’60 Minutes’ Interview — UpdateDeadline
  10. Siblings Detail Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson Estate: “We Were Groomed”Pitchfork

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Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes, Dies at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving founding member of the early 1960s-era girl group and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Ronettes, has died, according to a post on the group’s Facebook page. No cause of death was announced; she was 80 years old. “It is with heavy hearts th...

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‘The Night Manager’ Team Discusses How One-Off Limited Series Became Trilogy, Vows That Season 3 “Won’t Take As Long As The Last One” – Contenders TV

Despite its smash success when the adaptation of novelist John le Carré’s espionage thriller The Night Manager first aired, it took a decade for a second incarnation of the Prime Video/BBC series to return to television – but the creative team vows it won’t take nearly that lo...

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Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

President Trump said on Saturday that the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.

BBC Business reports: Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall — this signals changing business strategies.

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Ringo Starr on Making a Second Album With T Bone Burnett, ‘Long Long Road’: ‘I’d Love to Be Ray Charles, but My Voice Works for Country’

Ringo Starr, crooner. It’s not everyone’s first go-to when we’re talking about someone who has rightly earned a reputation as the most important, and many would say best, drummer in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. But T Bone Burnett has long held the belief that Starr is underra...

Why it matters: Ringo Starr on Making a Second Album With... could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Landman’ Star Billy Bob Thornton Likens Playing Tommy Norris To “Nice Pair Of Worn-In Pants” – Contenders TV

Deadline’s Contenders TV panel for Landman hosted a very cool group of guys: Sam Elliott, Andy Garcia, director/EP Stephen Kay and Billy Bob Thornton — who looked at every bit the rock star and cowboy onstage at the DGA Theater after playing a sold-out show with his band The B...

The big picture: ‘Landman’ Star Billy Bob Thornton Likens Playing Tommy... — is generating industry buzz.

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Donald Trump Lashes Out At Norah O’Donnell For Reading From Suspect’s Manifesto During ’60 Minutes’ Interview — Update

UPDATED: Donald Trump got angry with 60 Minutes‘ Norah O’Donnell after she read a portion of a manifesto left by the suspect who stormed through a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. During the sit down, taped on Sunday, O’Donnell asked, ...

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Fairer disaster aid arrives just as fast with a new routing algorithm

Researchers from Koç University and international collaborators have developed a new algorithm that enables faster and more equitable distribution of disaster relief supplies. By integrating fairness directly into logistics planning, the model reduces inequality in unmet deman...

The big picture: Fairer disaster aid arrives just as fast with... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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‘Young Sherlock’ Stars Discuss Characters’ Fated Friendship: “This Version Of Moriarty Isn’t The Antithesis Of Sherlock” – Contenders TV

Guy Ritchie’s Prime Video origin story series Young Sherlock follows a teenage Sherlock Holmes (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) in his pre-detective Oxford University era and introduces his longtime rival James Moriarty (Dónal Finn). We would never know that these two characters were des...

Deadline reports: ‘Young Sherlock’ Stars Discuss Characters’ Fated Friendship: “This... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Crab shell by-products could help regulate the marine lifetime of biodegradable plastics

Biodegradable plastics hold potential for reducing marine plastic pollution, but degrade too quickly, limiting their practical use. Researchers from Gunma University now show that crab shell by-products can reduce the breakdown rate of biodegradable plastics in seawater by alt...

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

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‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua On A Convo He Had With Michael Jackson, Reshoots, The Sequel & Choices Made About Pop Icon’s Controversies

Antoine Fuqua notched the best opening of his career at the box office this weekend as his Michael Jackson biopic Michael, from Lionsgate and Universal, debuted to $97 million in the U.S. and $217.4M worldwide. The sweat truly paid off for the director, who cut his teeth doing...

Why it matters: ‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua On A Convo He... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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DOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom

Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate gave the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which has sued to block construction, until 9 a.m. Monday to dismiss its lawsuit.

Fortune reports: DOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to... — this signals changing business strategies.

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Star Jaz Sinclair Reacts to ‘Gen V’ Cancellation: ‘Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart’

“Gen V” star Jaz Sinclair is expressing her gratitude for her fans and time on the show, following last week’s cancellation of the Prime Video spinoff of “The Boys.” Taking to her Instagram story, Sinclair wrote, “There’s so much I wanna (and will) say, but for today I just wa...

Why it matters: Star Jaz Sinclair Reacts to ‘Gen V’ Cancellation:... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘Big Bang’ Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’ Sets Release Month; Danny Elfman To Compose Theme, First-Look Photos Unveiled

We’re getting closer to the premiere of The Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails To Save Universe. The Original comedy debuts this July, streaming on HBO Max, it was revealed Sunday during the show’s panel at CCXP Mexico City. We also learned that the original theme music for ...

The big picture: ‘Big Bang’ Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails To Save The... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ Sets July Release Date on HBO Max

“The Big Bang Theory” spinoff series, “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” will be available to stream on HBO Max, beginning in July. The show stars “Big Bang Theory” alums Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie, who made the announcement Sunday at the ...

Variety reports: ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Gen V’ Cast Reacts To ‘The Boys’ Spinoff’s Cancellation: “So Grateful For This Incredible Experience”

With last week’s cancellation of Gen V, Jaz Sinclair has shared her gratitude for the fans and her experience on the show. The actress, who starred as Marie Moreau on the Prime Video spinoff of The Boys, prefaced that she will have more to say in the future about the streamer’...

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

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1773 on April 27

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1773 on April 27 appeared first on NME.

Bottom line from NME: this shows where the music business is headed.

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How to Build Smarter Multilingual Text Wrapping with BudouX Through Parsing, HTML Rendering, Model Introspection, and Toy Training

In this tutorial, we explore how we use BudouX to bring intelligent, phrase-aware line breaking to languages where whitespace is not naturally present, such as Japanese, Chinese, and Thai. We begin by setting up the library and working with its default parsers to understand ho...

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this raises questions about AI's role.

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‘Are We About to Die?’: Host Oz Pearlman Was Right Behind Trump When a Shooter Stormed the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

At the exact moment dozens of armed federal agents swarmed into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, Oz Pearlman was revealing to Donald Trump the name of Karoline Leavitt’s unborn daughter. The mentalist was perhaps moments away from climbing inside the mind of the presiden...

Variety reports: ‘Are We About to Die?’: Host Oz Pearlman... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Love Island USA’s Ariana Madix On Her Evolution As Host & What She’s Looking Forward To In Season 8 – Contenders TV

Ariana Madix has been at the heart of Peacock’s Love Island USA amid the Peacock dating series’ breaking out in Season 6. The former Vanderpump Rules star was in attendance of Deadline Contenders TV, where she explained her evolution as a host. “It’s funny because so many thin...

Why it matters: ‘Love Island USA’s Ariana Madix On Her Evolution... could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Industry’ Cast Is Eager To “Leave Everything On The Floor” As They Tackle The Final Season – Contenders TV

As HBO’s nail-biting financial thriller Industry preps for its fifth and final season, the cast is eager to push the envelope as far as they possibly can. “All I’ll say is this show has pushed it and pushed it and pushed it each season, and I just know for certain that we’ll p...

Why it matters: ‘Industry’ Cast Is Eager To “Leave Everything On... could reshape the box office conversation.

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The Mysterines’ Callum Thompson launches new project AKA with fuzzed out single ‘It Grows On Trees (Money)’

He has said the song is about "how identity evolves in the modern media age – and the sense that certainty only exists in doubt" The post The Mysterines’ Callum Thompson launches new project AKA with fuzzed out single ‘It Grows On Trees (Money)’ appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: The Mysterines’ Callum Thompson launches new project AKA... taps into a cultural moment.

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‘The Boys’ Showrunner Eric Kripke Misses Echoing Headlines With Plot Points Now That The Show Is Ending: “I Have To Swallow It And Internalize It Like Everybody Else” – Contenders TV

The Boys isn’t new to aligning with and even predicting certain headlines in the news, as creator and showrunner Eric Kripke shared a specific example of Homelander (Anthony Starr) aligning with and preceding Donald Trump’s famous AI Jesus photo. Kripke, supervising stunt coor...

Why it matters: ‘The Boys’ Showrunner Eric Kripke Misses Echoing Headlines... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege launch trailer – NES-style 2D action game appears on Nintendo Switch

Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege has come to Nintendo Switch, and fans can celebrate by watching the latest trailer. The NES-style 2D action game, which is inspired by the early Castlevanias, is now available on Nintendo Switch. A bunch of details can be found in the following...

The big picture: Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege launch trailer –... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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The fake disease that fooled the internet, and what it says about all of us

Until a few years ago, no one had heard of bixonimania. Then, in 2024, a group of scientists posted findings online announcing the condition, which they claimed affected the eyes after computer use. However, the scientists had made it up—not just the work, but the authors' nam...

Phys.org reports: The fake disease that fooled the internet, and... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Bravo Announces “Action Has Been Taken” After ‘Summer House’ Reunion Production Member Leaked Audio

Bravo’s investigation into the audio leak from Summer House‘s Season 10 reunion has concluded. On Sunday, the network announced that “action has been taken” against a member of production on the reunion, which airs May 26 at 8pm ET on Bravo before it’s available to stream the ...

Why it matters: Bravo Announces “Action Has Been Taken” After ‘Summer... is generating industry buzz.

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NFL Draft Stars Reveal Their Favorite Football Movies and Binge Watches: ‘The Blind Side,’ ‘Love Island’ and More

When the NFL’s 2026 draft stars aren’t practicing for the upcoming season, they can be found watching reality shows like “Love Island,” thrillers like “The Night Agent” or “Breaking Bad” and even animated hits like “Zootopia 2.” Variety chatted with several of the top picks fr...

The big picture: NFL Draft Stars Reveal Their Favorite Football Movies... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘The Audacity’ Creator Jonathan Glatzer On Trying To Anticipate The Constantly Evolving Tech Landscape: “This Is A Race I Couldn’t Win” – Contenders TV

The Audacity creator Jonathan Glatzer and star Billy Magnussen, who plays wealthy tech CEO Duncan Park, took the stage at Deadline Contenders TV to talk about taking the tech monster lurking in the shadows and those responsible for its existence, and turning it into a comedy. ...

Deadline reports: ‘The Audacity’ Creator Jonathan Glatzer On Trying To... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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UFC Boss Dana White Says the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Was ‘F—ing Awesome’: ‘I Literally Took Every Minute of it In’

UFC president and CEO Dana White recently told USA Today that he thought experiencing Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in person was “fucking awesome.” “All of a sudden, it just started getting noisy. Tables started getting flipped over, guys runnin...

Why it matters: UFC Boss Dana White Says the White House... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Chevron CEO says Venezuela must do more for oil industry revival

He said Venezuela’s diminished oil workforce, with many skilled workers lost to emigration, makes any large-scale industry recovery dependent on whether expatriates return.

Why it matters: Chevron CEO says Venezuela must do more for... hints at where the money is moving.

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Bravo Wraps Leaked ‘Summer House’ Reunion Audio Investigation, Finds Production Staffer Released “Unauthorized Recording”

On Thursday night, after the reunion was filmed, audio of the cast discussing the scandal involving Ciara Miller, Amanda Batula and West Wilson was leaked online and swiftly spread across the internet.

Why it matters: Bravo Wraps Leaked ‘Summer House’ Reunion Audio Investigation,... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Bravo Says ‘Summer House’ Leak Was Done by an ‘Individual Involved in the Production of the Reunion’; Adds There Was ‘No Evidence’ Cast Members Were Involved

UPDATE: This article was updated on April 26 to include Bravo’s statement about the “Summer House” audio leak. Bravo has released a statement with the findings of its investigation into the leaked audio from the most recent “Summer House” reunion. The statement read, “An inves...

The big picture: Bravo Says ‘Summer House’ Leak Was Done by... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Severance’ Stars Britt Lower and Tramell Tillman Send Surprise Messages to Adam Scott at Canneseries: ‘You Make Coming to Work Feel Like a Summer Camp – Where We Have No Access to Sunlight’

Adam Scott was surprised by his “Severance” co-stars, who sent in videos congratulating him on his Canal+ Icon Award at Canneseries.  “You are so deserving of this award. You make coming to work feel like going to summer camp – a weird summer camp where we have no access to su...

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

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What Tim Cook built

On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.

Why it matters: What Tim Cook built signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever

No more getting caught by a forced Windows 11 update while you're in the middle of a meeting or a match. Microsoft announced some major changes coming to Windows Update on its blog, including the ability to indefinitely pause Windows updates, 35 days at a time. To give users m...

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

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AI-enhanced microscopy produces crisp, real-time video inside live cells

Using artificial intelligence, engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new way to watch the inner workings of living cells in real time. The process both captures images that are twice as sharp as conventional microscopes and is fast enough to play...

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

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Untitled ignore “numbers, stats, and algorithms” on raucous, grungy new single ‘Say It Again’

It is the follow-up to debut single ‘Restless’, which has been streamed over 40 million times and hit over 2 billion TikTok views The post Untitled ignore “numbers, stats, and algorithms” on raucous, grungy new single ‘Say It Again’ appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Untitled ignore “numbers, stats, and algorithms” on raucous,... — taps into a cultural moment.

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Trump on ‘60 Minutes’ Rails Against Some Journalists, Then Calls for Holding New White House Correspondents Dinner Within 30 Days

President Donald Trump was combative and conciliatory in equal turns during a “60 Minutes” interview conducted Sunday by correspondent Norah O’Donnell at the White House in the wake of the shooting on Saturday night near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The president se...

Variety reports: Trump on ‘60 Minutes’ Rails Against Some Journalists,... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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White House Correspondents Association President Calls Dinner Shooting a “Harrowing Moment”

"We express our deepest gratitude to the U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement personnel who ensured the safety of everyone in the ballroom and beyond," Weijia Jiang wrote in a lengthy statement.

Hollywood Reporter reports: White House Correspondents Association President Calls Dinner Shooting... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Scenes from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Here are some of the chaotic scenes that occurred in the aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.

CNBC reports: Scenes from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting — this could affect investors and consumers alike.

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Google’s new gradient icon design is coming to more apps

In late 2025, Google started rolling out new icons with a gradient design. Now it seems the new look is coming to the rest of Google's apps. 9to5Google got its hands on images of the new icons that ditch the uniform circle design that tries to cram in every color of the Google...

Why it matters: Google’s new gradient icon design is coming to... is one to watch for the industry.

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Nintendo pre-order updates – April 26, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders game and amiibo, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers: United States Switch 2 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – May 12 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop R-Type Dimensions 3 – May 19 – Amazon Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition – May 22 – Amazo...

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

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Canadian premier wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids in Manitoba

Manitoba could be the first province in Canada to establish a social media ban for kids, but the proposal's details aren't very clear yet. The province's premier, Wab Kinew, announced during a fundraiser event on Saturday and on X that Manitoba would put in place a ban for soc...

The big picture: Canadian premier wants to ban social media and... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Zara Larsson announces ‘Brat’-inspired deluxe album featuring PinkPantheress, Robyn, Shakira and more

'Midnight Sun: Girls Trip' will see the songs from her 2025 album reimagined with an all-star line-up of guests The post Zara Larsson announces ‘Brat’-inspired deluxe album featuring PinkPantheress, Robyn, Shakira and more appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Zara Larsson announces ‘Brat’-inspired deluxe album featuring PinkPantheress,... reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Two blazing quasars caught waltzing into a merger

Astronomers, using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), have confirmed the existence of a close quasar pair housed in a pair of merging galaxies seen when the universe was less than a billion years old, at a redshift of 5.7. The system, designated J2037–453...

Why it matters: Two blazing quasars caught waltzing into a merger could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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John Ternus could borrow from Microsoft’s playbook to reinvigorate Apple

Microsoft recently announced something rather interesting – a voluntary employee buyout. In short, if your age and tenure at the company add up to 70 or greater, you’re able to voluntarily leave the company, retire early, and receive a (likely) hefty payout. It’s a less hos...

The big picture: John Ternus could borrow from Microsoft’s playbook to... — could change how developers build software.

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Prime Video drops full trailer for Spider-Noir

It's "a detective story, but the detective happens to also have spider powers.”—EP Chris Miller

The big picture: Prime Video drops full trailer for Spider-Noir — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Save over $150 on this fantastic Elecoo resin 3D printer with 16K resolution and a tilting vat — Saturn 4 Ultra 16K is on sale for just $493 right now on Amazon

The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra is already a top recommendation in the resin 3D printer world, but with this discount, it's a no-brainer. Featuring a 16K resolution on a 10.1-inch LCD, you get 14 microns of accuracy with so many smart features that it'd be an actual challenge to rui...

Why it matters: Save over $150 on this fantastic Elecoo resin... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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The new iPhones have a problem turning back on after the battery runs out

Last night, my iPhone Air battery went to zero about 11 PM. I plugged in the USB-C charging cable within seconds of it shutting down, assuming it would immediately boot up again, like you expect. But it didn’t. Minutes passed and nothing happened. There was no low battery indi...

The big picture: The new iPhones have a problem turning back... — could change how developers build software.

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Trump has terminated several members of the independent National Science Board

As reported by several outlets, the Trump administration dismissed members of the National Science Board (NSB), which is tasked with establishing policies for the National Science Foundation. It's not clear how many members have been dismissed. According to screenshots shared ...

Why it matters: Trump has terminated several members of the independent... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Universal patterns emerge across 22 languages, mapping how vocabularies evolve

Human languages are known to have grown and changed considerably over the course of history, often reflecting technological, cultural, and societal shifts. Studying the evolution of languages can thus offer valuable insight into how human societies and cultures have transforme...

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

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Box Office Stunner: ‘Michael’ Over-the-Moon With Record $97M U.S. Opening, $217M Globally

The Michael Jackson film scored the top launch ever for a biopic domestically after passing up 'Oppenheimer,' as well as the best global opening for a music biopic, after overcoming the biggest divide between audiences and critics in recent memory.

Why it matters: Box Office Stunner: ‘Michael’ Over-the-Moon With Record $97M... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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How emoji use at work can determine how competent your colleagues think you are

You've typed it, deleted it and typed it again. You need to let your colleague know there's a problem with a project at work. Should you use a grinning face—😄—in that Slack message to soften the blow, or an angry face—😠—to show your distress?

Phys.org reports: How emoji use at work can determine how... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Trump turns the WHCD shooting into a pitch for the White House ballroom

Within hours of an armed gunman's attempt to enter the White House Correspondents Dinner, attended by top administration officials and hundreds of journalists, President Donald Trump did what he does best: use the assassination attempt to defend his ballroom project. During a ...

Why it matters: Trump turns the WHCD shooting into a pitch... could change how developers build software.

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Rockaway Beach 2027: First huge festival of next year sees The Charlatans, Sprints, The Twilight Sad, Getdown Services lead stacked line-up

The festival returns for its 12th year at Butlin's Bognor Regis in January The post Rockaway Beach 2027: First huge festival of next year sees The Charlatans, Sprints, The Twilight Sad, Getdown Services lead stacked line-up appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Rockaway Beach 2027: First huge festival of next... — this could define this era of music.

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TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Bottom line from TechCrunch: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Dragon is Dead launch trailer – dark fantasy hack-and-slash title comes to Nintendo Switch

With Dragon is Dead hitting consoles, PM Studios and TeamSuneat are celebrating with a launch trailer. This is a new dark fantasy hack-and-slash title for Nintendo Switch. Everything you need to know can be found in the following rundown: Dragon is Dead is a dark fantasy hack-...

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

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Extreme stability in ultrafast nanomagnetism aids the development of faster data storage

For the first time, researchers have mapped how the boundaries of magnetic nanostructures behave on extremely short timescales. The work of physicist Johan Mentink of Radboud University shows that these boundaries are much more stable than previously thought. This insight will...

The big picture: Extreme stability in ultrafast nanomagnetism aids the development... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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The Biggest New Game Releases Of May 2026

License to thrillThe halfway point of the gaming year is fast approaching, but after several months of blockbusters, don't count on May being a chance to catch your breath just yet. Several big releases are on the horizon, from a new James Bond game to a high-speed tour of Jap...

GameSpot reports: The Biggest New Game Releases Of May 2026 — this is generating hype in the community.

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Tomora’s Come Closer is an ecstatic love letter to 90s dance music

Before Coachella, Tomora wasn't on my radar at all. It's actually only by chance that I stumbled upon them - I opened the wrong stream because my TV was lagging like a MFer. I paused for a few moments, entranced by the two ethereal Nordic women banging on giant drums to a tech...

Why it matters: Tomora’s Come Closer is an ecstatic love letter... reshapes the tech landscape.

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Google Pixel ruined voice typing on every other phone for me, but the fix is in sight

There are a lot of reasons I love using a Google Pixel phone, but voice-to-text might just be the most underrated upgrade on these devices. Every time I use a Pixel, without fail, I struggle to switch back to literally any other Android device in part because the voice-to-text...

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Our principles

Our mission is to ensure that AGI benefits all of humanity. Sam Altman shares five principles that guide our work.

Bottom line from OpenAI Blog: this raises questions about AI's role.

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Why the timing of Apple’s CEO transition matters

On September 1st, 2026, John Ternus will officially become Apple’s CEO. Here’s why that timing maters for both Ternus and Apple. more…

Why it matters: Why the timing of Apple’s CEO transition matters may redefine how we interact with devices.

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RTX 4090 sent for repair is a sophisticated fake with laser-etched VRAM and core, 'This is the best scam I've ever seen' — Scammers pulled a factory-level job to sell a dud to unsuspecting customer

Northwest Repair was sent an Asus ROG Strix 4090 that had a dead core and memory chips with fake markings to make it look like the real thing. Unfortunately, there's no way of telling what these counterfeit parts actually were, but the main takeaway is just how good these scam...

Why it matters: RTX 4090 sent for repair is a sophisticated... could change how developers build software.

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Anker’s Prime 25W MagSafe stand is an ideal 3-in-1 charger for iPhone [Hands-on]

If you’re in the market for an excellent 3-in-1 charging stand to use with your Apple devices, Anker’s new 3-in-1 Prime MagSafe charger could be an excellent pick. It offers 25W MagSafe charging with Qi2.2 support for iPhone, as well as support for Apple Watch and AirPods – ma...

Why it matters: Anker’s Prime 25W MagSafe stand is an ideal... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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This new tool makes AI's role in student writing visible

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed college writing. As paper drafts are increasingly co-written with AI, professors are left wondering not whether students are using AI, but how. A 2025 AI in Education trend report found that 90% of college students use AI...

Why it matters: This new tool makes AI's role in student... advances our understanding of the world.

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