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  1. Canneseries YA Show ‘Sneakermania,’ From ‘Icebreaker’ Producers, Boarded by Norsekey Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)Variety
  2. UAE's departure from the OPEC oil cartel is not without precedence. Who could be next?CNBC
  3. Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year highCNBC
  4. Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after OPEC shock, tech jitters drag Wall Street lowerCNBC
  5. Indian Comedy King David Dhawan Gets Retrospective at PVR Inox Ahead of Final Film’s Release (EXCLUSIVE)Variety
  6. ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Justin Berfield Tells Paparazzi to Leave Dewey Actor Eric Per Sullivan Alone After He Turned Down the Reboot: ‘I Actually Feel Bad’Variety
  7. Good Luck Not Crying to Noah Kahan and Hayley Williams’ Performance of ‘Downfall’Rolling Stone
  8. Gothic Remake will be just as strict on murder as the original, and if you get caught NPCs will remember 'you're kind of a rude guy'PC Gamer
  9. 25 Luxury Mother’s Day Gifts (at Every Budget) for Moms With a Discerning EyeHollywood Reporter
  10. A rush for critical minerals echoes oil extraction injustice as harms fall on world's most vulnerable, scientists warnPhys.org

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Canneseries YA Show ‘Sneakermania,’ From ‘Icebreaker’ Producers, Boarded by Norsekey Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

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Indian Comedy King David Dhawan Gets Retrospective at PVR Inox Ahead of Final Film’s Release (EXCLUSIVE)

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Gothic Remake will be just as strict on murder as the original, and if you get caught NPCs will remember 'you're kind of a rude guy'

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A rush for critical minerals echoes oil extraction injustice as harms fall on world's most vulnerable, scientists warn

Phys.org · 2026-04-29 04:10

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Canneseries YA Show ‘Sneakermania,’ From ‘Icebreaker’ Producers, Boarded by Norsekey Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

Canneseries competition entry “Sneakermania,” helmed by Ima Iduozee, choreographer of Netflix’s “Dance Brothers,” has been swooped on by Norsekey Distribution which has acquired global distribution rights outside Finland. The deal was announced by high-profile Finnish writer a...

The big picture: Canneseries YA Show ‘Sneakermania,’ From ‘Icebreaker’ Producers, Boarded... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Indian Comedy King David Dhawan Gets Retrospective at PVR Inox Ahead of Final Film’s Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Leading Indian multiplex chain PVR Inox will mount a week-long retrospective dedicated to director David Dhawan beginning May 8, screening five of his most celebrated Hindi-language comedies across 40 venues in 25 cities. The festival arrives as Dhawan prepares to release “Hai...

Why it matters: Indian Comedy King David Dhawan Gets Retrospective at... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Star Justin Berfield Tells Paparazzi to Leave Dewey Actor Eric Per Sullivan Alone After He Turned Down the Reboot: ‘I Actually Feel Bad’

“Malcolm in the Middle” star Justin Berfield, who plays Malcolm’s older brother Reese, told the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast that he feels bad that his former co-star, Erik Per Sullivan, was thrust back into the public eye even though he declined to return as Dewey in the...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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A rush for critical minerals echoes oil extraction injustice as harms fall on world's most vulnerable, scientists warn

Mining critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt fuels the "green" energy and digital transitions essential to meeting climate goals. But building the technologies that enable a sustainable future is generating severe, hidden environmental and health crises that the world i...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.

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List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs

Various store pages confirm pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available. There are a variety of price points, with some costing as much as $20. On the other hand, many are free – those these are from third-parties. Here’s the full roundup: 4PGP – $4....

The big picture: List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2... — signals what players want next.

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How to Build Traceable and Evaluated LLM Workflows Using Promptflow, Prompty, and OpenAI

In this tutorial, we build a complete, production-style LLM workflow using Promptflow within a Colab environment. We begin by setting up a reliable keyring backend to avoid OS dependency issues and securely configure our OpenAI connection. From there, we establish a clean work...

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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Stephen Colbert Says He Made ‘The Late Show’ More Political After His Producer Told Him ‘That’s the Part the Audience Wants to See’

Stephen Colbert recently told The New York Times that, after an uneven first couple of months of “The Late Show,” his producer encouraged him to lean back into his political roots. Colbert said at first, the plan was to back away from politics after his transition from “The Co...

The big picture: Stephen Colbert Says He Made ‘The Late Show’... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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ChatGPT finally knows how many ‘R’s are in ‘strawberry,’ but confident mistakes remain

Confident mistakes – or lies, if you will – are a common problem of large language models used in AI chatbots, with one common shortcoming of ChatGPT being that it would frequently miscount the number of times the letter “R” appeared in the word “strawberry.” As OpenAI tried t...

9to5Google reports: ChatGPT finally knows how many ‘R’s are in... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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DMA’S Go Major Label Route on New Self-Titled Album

Their fifth studio album, "DMA'S" is due out Aug. 7 through a new global deal with Wonderlick Entertainment partnering with Sony Music Australia and RCA UK.

Billboard reports: DMA’S Go Major Label Route on New Self-Titled... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 7 Review – The Hateful Darkness

This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again season two, episode seven. No one should ever get close to Matt Murdock. This is the ultimate moral of every Daredevil story. Yes, he’s incredibly charming and incredibly handsome. Yes, he has an unshakable sense of ethi...

The big picture: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episode 7 Review... — taps into what audiences want right now.

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Court reverses pause on Epic Games ruling ahead of Apple’s Supreme Court bid

Epic Games just convinced the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse a prior decision that temporarily paused enforcement of a ruling requiring Apple to loosen certain App Store rules while it sought Supreme Court review. Here are the details. more…

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.

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Lily Allen Takes a Well-Earned Bow in ‘West End Girl’ Live Show

The British singer delivered a theatrical performance of her critically acclaimed album, never once breaking character, to a packed theater in downtown Los Angeles.

The big picture: Lily Allen Takes a Well-Earned Bow in ‘West... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Daredevil’ Star Reveals [SPOILER]’s Shocking Death Was Changed After Filming: ‘They CGI’ed Me Shooting Him in the Head’

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the seventh episode of “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2, now streaming on Disney+. “Daredevil: Born Again” has killed off another major character — but the fatal murder scene was originally shot with a much happier ending...

The big picture: ‘Daredevil’ Star Reveals [SPOILER]’s Shocking Death Was Changed... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for April 29, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

The big picture: NYT Strands hints, answers for April 29, 2026 — is one to watch for the industry.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 29, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1775 on April 29 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Why it matters: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 29, 2026 is one to watch for the industry.

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Roger Sweet, Creator of He-Man, Dies at 91

Roger Sweet, the creator of the He-Man action figure, which spawned the popular ‘80s cartoon series “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,” died on Tuesday after a battle with dementia, TMZ reports. He was 91. Sweet was the lead designer for Mattel’s Preliminary Design Depar...

Variety reports: Roger Sweet, Creator of He-Man, Dies at 91 — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Lindsay Hubbard Throws Subtle Shots at ‘Summer House’ Co-Stars By Wearing Horsehair Tie on ‘WWHL’: It’s Called “Being a Girl’s Girl”

Hubbard is the first OG castmember to appear on Andy Cohen's show since news of the scandal broke, with her appearance arriving days after the season 10 reunion taped and audio from filming leaked online.

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

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Colbert Says “Something Changed” In The Way CBS Viewed His Show In The Past Few Years

Much has been said about Stephen Colbert’s May 21 curtain call on The Late Show. In fact, Colbert often jokes about it on air. But with less than a month to go, the late-night host sat down with the New York Times for a more serious assessment of the show’s finale. CBS said th...

Deadline reports: Colbert Says “Something Changed” In The Way CBS... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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First two episodes of Widow’s Bay now available on Apple TV

Widow’s Bay, Apple’s newest horror-comedy starring Matthew Rhys (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, The Post) is now available to stream on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect. more…

The big picture: First two episodes of Widow’s Bay now available... — is one to watch for the industry.

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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ To Glam Up Start Of Summer Box Office With Near $180M Worldwide Opening – Preview

Typically it’s the fanboys who fire off summer, but this year it’s the fangirls as 20th Century Studios/Disney’s anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2 looks to keep the box office pizzazz going after the success of Lionsgate’s Michael. Prada 2 is looking at a $73 million-$80 mil...

Deadline reports: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ To Glam Up Start... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Understanding how oxygen is delivered to tissues at the microscopic level

Researchers at Kyushu University and Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a new computational model that can simulate the transport of oxygen by red blood cells (RBCs) through tiny blood vessels—or capillaries—and their delivery to surrounding tissues. Published in the In...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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How Daredevil: Born Again Sneakily Introduced a New Captain America

This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 6. Early in episode six of Daredevil: Born Again‘s second season, we’re confronted with what could have been the most upsetting moment in a brutal season of television. A vehicle full of armed thugs roll...

Den of Geek reports: How Daredevil: Born Again Sneakily Introduced a New... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.

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At his OpenAI trial, Musk relitigates an old friendship

It's a story Musk has told before -- in interviews and to author Walter Isaacson for his bestselling biography of Musk -- but Tuesday was the first time he said it under oath.

The big picture: At his OpenAI trial, Musk relitigates an old... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Will Saros come to PC?

Come Back Stronger The post Will Saros come to PC? appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Will Saros come to PC? — could define this era of music.

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Ariana Grande Sets ‘Petal’ Album Release Date For July

Ariana Grande has finally revealed that Petal is the title of her new album set for release on July 31. The singer took to social media to share the cover art for her new album, which shows her smiling and looking blissful, with her hair on her face. “Something that is full of...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Doc Talk Podcast: Documentary Field Leaders Marjan Safinia & Lois Vossen On Why Proposed Paramount-WBD Merger Would Be Disastrous

Paramount anticipates its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will close in September – but members of the entertainment community, including leaders in the documentary field, are saying, “Not so fast.” An open letter protesting the merger has attracted more than 4,700 signatur...

Why it matters: Doc Talk Podcast: Documentary Field Leaders Marjan Safinia... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

BBC World reports: Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Trump’s Face To Be Put On U.S. Passports

President Trump has already made moves to put his name on the Kennedy Center, his face on U.S. coins and his signature on dollar bills. Now, he’s got his sights set on U.S. passports. Multiple reports today indicate that the president’s visage will be placed on some new U.S. p...

Deadline reports: Trump’s Face To Be Put On U.S. Passports — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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What’s Coming to Disney+ in May 2026

Disney+ is heading into May with a packed lineup of premieres, returning favorites and major live sports. May kicks off with the premiere of “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” and “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Chibi: Shorts.” ESPN broadcasts begin early, including the...

The big picture: What’s Coming to Disney+ in May 2026 — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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David Ellison, Jeff Bezos And Fox News Personalities Among Guests At White House State Dinner For King Charles — Read The List

Paramount CEO David Ellison, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Apple’s Tim Cook are among the guests at Tuesday evening’s White House state dinner for King Charles and Queen Camilla. Also on the list are a number of Fox News personalities, including Maria Bartiromo, Ainsley Earhardt, Gr...

Why it matters: David Ellison, Jeff Bezos And Fox News Personalities... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Wingbeat radar signatures let AI sort bees, wasps and other insects

Pollinating insects are important for agriculture and ecological flourishing, but they are difficult to monitor, as identification is tricky, labor-intensive, and typically requires killing some insects. Publishing in PNAS Nexus, Adam Narbudowicz and colleagues use machine lea...

The big picture: Wingbeat radar signatures let AI sort bees, wasps... — opens new research frontiers.

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Michael Beach To Play Stephen Fry’s Best Friend In Fox’s ‘The Interrogator’

EXCLUSIVE: Fox’s The Interrogator has added Michael Beach (The Perfect Couple, Tulsa King) to its series regular cast. The project, from Lionsgate Television and Fox Entertainment, has a 12-episode straight-to-series order for the 2026-27 season. The Interrogator centers on fo...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Former Fauci Adviser Indicted on Covid-Related Charges

Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic.

NY Times Science reports: Former Fauci Adviser Indicted on Covid-Related Charges — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins

“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.

Why it matters: OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About... could change how developers build software.

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Chelsea Kardos Promoted To Vice President Of Television At Alloy Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea Kardos has been promoted to vice president of Alloy Entertainment’s television division. In her new role, she will report to Alloy’s president and chief creative officer, Leslie Morgenstein. Kardos joined Alloy three years ago and has since led the developme...

Deadline reports: Chelsea Kardos Promoted To Vice President Of Television... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Atlantic Forest's top predator faces a hidden collapse, and protected areas are no longer enough

In addition to habitat loss and illegal hunting, the jaguar (Panthera onca) faces another threat that increases its risk of extinction in the South American Atlantic Forest: food scarcity. A study by Brazilian researchers has found that the availability of jaguar prey is reduc...

The big picture: Atlantic Forest's top predator faces a hidden collapse,... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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It’s primetime for conspiracy theorist video creators

In the days since this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner was cut short when shots were fired at the event, there has been a boom of conspiracy theory videos created by people who insist that the entire situation was a false flag operation. These kinds of theories are n...

The big picture: It’s primetime for conspiracy theorist video creators — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Cancer is increasing in young people and we still don't know why

Obesity might be to blame for part of the increase in cancer among young people, a study in the UK has found, but the causes largely remain a mystery

New Scientist reports: Cancer is increasing in young people and we... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Anne Hathaway Says Thinner Models Were Not Fired From ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ and ‘There’s Misinformation Out There’: ‘Nobody Lost Their Jobs’ in Push for Size Inclusivity

Anne Hathaway is clarifying one of the viral stories around the making of “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which brings the Oscar winner back as Andy Sachs. In a Harper’s Bazaar cover story published last month, Hathaway’s co-star Meryl Streep revealed that Hathaway went up to the f...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Jane Fonda Slams FCC’s Review of ABC Licenses as ‘Naked Attempt to Weaponize Government Power Against Dissent’

Jane Fonda, the actor and activist who is the founder of the modern Committee for the First Amendment, strongly criticized the FCC’s order requiring Disney’s ABC-owned local stations to apply for early renewal of their broadcast licenses. The agency’s order Tuesday came a day ...

The big picture: Jane Fonda Slams FCC’s Review of ABC Licenses... — is generating industry buzz.

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Team develops modulator for compact photonic integrated circuits

Researchers at Skoltech have developed an ultra-compact electro-optic modulator based on silicon photonics and plasmonics that enables high-efficiency optical signal control within a small device footprint. The development could find applications in optical communication syste...

The big picture: Team develops modulator for compact photonic integrated circuits — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared

Today the first witness was sworn in in Musk v. Altman: Elon Musk. I was surprised by how flat he seemed. This is not the first time I've seen Musk in court. During his defamation suit, he turned on the charm and the jury responded by finding him not guilty. Today he looked ad...

The Verge reports: Elon Musk appeared more petty than prepared — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Vibe coding platform Lovable now available for iPhone

Lovable, one of the most widely used AI-assisted programming tools, launched an iOS app that creates web apps based on natural language prompts and even voice-based interactions. Here are the details. more…

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection update out now, patch notes – cross-play, VRR support, more

To close out April, Digital Eclipse has readied a brand new update for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, which includes support for cross-play. Nintendo Switch 2 users can now play online against those on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. However, Mortal Kombat Trilogy does not suppo...

Why it matters: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection update out now, patch... signals what players want next.

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Scorpions' weapons are fortified with metal to suit their needs, research shows

Scorpions wield some of the natural world's most formidable built-in weapons, from crushing pincers to venomous stingers. Scientists have long known that these structures contain trace metals that strengthen them, but only a small fraction of the roughly 3,000 scorpions have e...

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

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Face serum advert banned over 'five years younger' claim

Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

BBC Business reports: Face serum advert banned over 'five years younger'... — this hints at where the money is moving.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1775 on April 29

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1775 on April 29 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1775 on... — shows where the music business is headed.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, April 29

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1053 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, April 29 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, April 29 — is making waves across platforms.

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Mariska Hargitay Discusses Doc ‘My Mom Jayne,’ Reveals She’ll Direct 600th ‘SVU’ Episode — and That She and Chris Meloni Filmed a Kiss (Exclusive)

The beloved TV star, whose HBO doc about her late mother, movie star Jayne Mansfield, is in contention for the best documentary special Emmy, spoke with THR at the Napa Valley StreamFest.

Why it matters: Mariska Hargitay Discusses Doc ‘My Mom Jayne,’ Reveals... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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The Evolution of Mariah the Scientist: From Dorm Room Sweetheart to Sold-Out Dates With Billboard & Honda Stage

This is partner content. In conversation with Billboard and Honda Stage, Mariah the Scientist reflects on the early days of her career, the moment she decided to fully commit to music, and what it’s felt like to grow from intimate performances to bigger and bigger stages. Hone...

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

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WGA West Notifies Writers Of Final Offer To Staff Union In Blistering Email Accusing WGSU Members Of Violence & Intimidation

The WGA West is throwing down the hammer, or at least attempting to, with its staff union. After 71 days on strike, WGSU members were notified that they have received their final offer on a first contract from management, the guild said in an email to writers on Tuesday. “It h...

Why it matters: WGA West Notifies Writers Of Final Offer To... is generating industry buzz.

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Quixote Studios Exiting Atlanta, Deploying Assets To New York & L.A.

Quixote Studios has started to wind down operations in the Atlanta area, redeploying equipment and other assets to Los Angeles and New York. Separately, it’s also exiting most of its leased sound stage facilities in L.A. The phased wind-down, which will eliminate about 70 jobs...

The big picture: Quixote Studios Exiting Atlanta, Deploying Assets To New... — is generating industry buzz.

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ColorCreative Adds Trey Witter As Manager-Producer

EXCLUSIVE: Issa Rae, Deniese Davis, and Talitha Watkins’ ColorCreative has hired Trey Witter as Manager/Producer. Witter will report to ColorCreative President Talitha Watkins. In his new role, he will continue the work of championing writers, directors, and multi-hyphenate ta...

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Having a religious affiliation doesn't prevent betting on sports

Having a religious affiliation doesn't stop people from betting on sports in the United States, according to a new study. Results showed that people who infrequently attend religious services are more likely to gamble on sports than people who attend services at least weekly o...

The big picture: Having a religious affiliation doesn't prevent betting on... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Flipping the K⁺ switch: First potassium-gated ion channel discovered in animal

Researchers from the National Institute for Physiological Sciences, Nagoya City University, and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science in Japan have identified the first animal ion channel molecules that open and close in response to extracellular potassium ions (K⁺)....

Why it matters: Flipping the K⁺ switch: First potassium-gated ion channel... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Karol G’s “Tropitour” World Tour: How to Get Tickets

The Colombian superstar will hit stadiums in North America this summer and fall. Learn how to get tickets. Karol G’s “Tropitour” World Tour: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa

The big picture: Karol G’s “Tropitour” World Tour: How to Get... — taps into a cultural moment.

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Decades-long study finds 'stable' soil carbon degrades

After nearly four decades, the world's longest-running soil warming experiment is revealing a surprising result: even "stable" carbon in forest soils can break down as temperatures rise, releasing more CO₂ into the atmosphere. The findings are published in the journal Science ...

Phys.org reports: Decades-long study finds 'stable' soil carbon degrades — this opens new research frontiers.

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Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta launch trailer – action RPG upgraded on Nintendo Switch

Going along with the debut of Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta on Nintendo Switch, we have a new launch trailer. The action RPG made a comeback with an updated release featuring enhanced visuals and the option to play while listening to the original soundtrack or a newly rea...

Why it matters: Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta launch trailer –... may set a new standard for the genre.

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New microscope reveals previously hidden differences in photosynthetic light-harvesting antennae

How do photosynthetic organisms harvest light so efficiently? To help answer this question, researchers have developed an ultrafast transient absorption microscope with sensitivity approaching the single-molecule level.

The big picture: New microscope reveals previously hidden differences in photosynthetic... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Apple TV scores six Gotham Television Award nominations, here’s the list

Just days after picking up several nominations for the 2026 Peabody Awards and the News & Documentary Emmy Awards, Apple celebrated today another six nominations across three of its original series for the 2026 Gotham Television Awards. Here are the details. more…

The big picture: Apple TV scores six Gotham Television Award nominations,... — could change how developers build software.

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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Bosses Talk Casting Ciara and Maura for Season 35, ‘Next Pro’ Spinoff and Emmys Hopes

Showrunner Conrad Green and executive producer-casting head Deena Katz spoke with THR recently at an Emmys FYC event at the Dolby Theatre, where they shared plans for the upcoming installment and the franchise's continued growth.

The big picture: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Bosses Talk Casting Ciara... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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How a free flow of information can amplify incorrect ideas

The idea that information should flow freely is deeply embedded in the design of social media. The assumption is that the more information is produced and shared, the better. However, simulations by a team of scientists including University of Groningen Professor of Artificial...

Phys.org reports: How a free flow of information can amplify... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Could At-Home Brain Stimulation Reduce Psychiatry’s Reliance on S.S.R.I.s?

A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.

The big picture: Could At-Home Brain Stimulation Reduce Psychiatry’s Reliance on... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Thinner than hair and stretchable like rubber, this new shield tackles a space-age problem in one layer

Shielding materials are essential in key modern industrial settings—such as spacecraft, nuclear power plants, semiconductor equipment, and advanced medical devices—to protect both equipment and personnel from electromagnetic waves and radiation. In particular, as space explora...

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

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Europe's seafloor fishing looks profitable until societal costs turn the math upside down

The first study to measure the full economic value of bottom trawling in Europe's waters calculates that the destructive fishing practice imposes up to €16 billion annually in net costs to society. The research is published in the journal Ocean & Coastal Management.

The big picture: Europe's seafloor fishing looks profitable until societal costs... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontline

The Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.

BBC World reports: Watch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's... — this demands attention beyond borders.

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Solve a murder mystery by flying people around on your giant crane in the Disco Elysium and Chinese folktale inspired The Crane Rider's Tale

Nothing will put me on to a game quicker than having a concept so laser-focused on the thing it's trying to do, and, seemingly, doing it well. This is the case for The Crane Rider's Tale, the next game from the developer of Butterfly Soup, a visual novel/adventure game hybrid ...

Why it matters: Solve a murder mystery by flying people around... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Blumhouse Television Adapting Shusuke Shizukui’s Japanese Novel ‘Sparks’ For TV

EXCLUSIVE: Blumhouse Television has acquired the rights to the Japanese-language novel Hi No Ko (Sparks) written by Shusuke Shizukui and published by Gentosha. Krystal Houghton Ziv (Wolf Pack, The Purge) will write the psychological thriller pilot for the U.S. TV adaptation an...

Why it matters: Blumhouse Television Adapting Shusuke Shizukui’s Japanese Novel ‘Sparks’... is generating industry buzz.

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Light can now be shaped in empty space, and it could simplify sensing and boost data links

Scientists at the University of East Anglia have uncovered a hidden property of light that allows it to twist, spin and behave differently—without mirrors, materials or special lenses. In a breakthrough that could transform medical testing, data transmission and future quantum...

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

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Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Won't Judge You If You're Horny

It is a weird time for sex on the internet. We live in both an era of extreme sexual permissiveness and constant restriction. Formerly niche fetish terms like "gooning" have reached mainstream usage. The advent of machine learning has made deepfake pornography more common than...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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James Comey indicted over Instagram seashell photo that allegedly threatened Trump

The US Department of Justice has once again indicted James Comey - this time, for an alleged threat the former FBI director made toward President Donald Trump on Instagram, as reported earlier by CNN. In its indictment, filed in a North Carolina federal court on Tuesday, the D...

Why it matters: James Comey indicted over Instagram seashell photo that... could change how developers build software.

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Urban birds fear women more than men, and scientists don't know why

An international team of researchers have made the surprising discovery that urban birds—such as great tits, house sparrows and blackbirds—flee sooner when approached by women compared to men. But they don't understand why. Conducted across five European countries, the study i...

Phys.org reports: Urban birds fear women more than men, and... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Hidden stripe pattern lets microscopes auto-focus across 400 times deeper range

Anyone who has ever used a microscope knows that it takes time to bring a sample into sharp focus. Each time you move the slide, the image blurs, and you have to stop and carefully turn a knob to bring everything back into clear view. For scientists and clinicians, even if the...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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How To Get Shiny Meltan In Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go's Steeled Resolve event is officially underway, shining the spotlight on various steel types like the debuting Orthworm. That isn't the only special Pokemon you can encounter in the mobile game right now, however. The event also brings back the elusive shiny Meltan....

Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.

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Here Are the Mother's Day Gifts Our Editors Are Asking for in 2026

Mother's Day will be here before you know it, but finding a gift for Mom doesn't have to be stressful. Check out these outstanding gifts, all hand-picked by our expert editors.

The big picture: Here Are the Mother's Day Gifts Our Editors... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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BlueNoroff Uses Fake Zoom Calls to Turn Victims Into Attack Lures

The North Korean group is using stolen victim videos, AI-generated avatars, and fake Zoom calls to scale malware attacks against cryptocurrency executives.

Why it matters: BlueNoroff Uses Fake Zoom Calls to Turn Victims... is a wake-up call for digital security.

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OpenAI Releases Privacy Filter: A 1.5B-Parameter Open-Source PII Redaction Model with 50M Active Parameters

OpenAI's Privacy Filter Is a 1.5B-Parameter PII Detector Built on a Distilled Decoder — And It Runs in Your Browser The post OpenAI Releases Privacy Filter: A 1.5B-Parameter Open-Source PII Redaction Model with 50M Active Parameters appeared first on MarkTechPost.

The big picture: OpenAI Releases Privacy Filter: A 1.5B-Parameter Open-Source PII... — could accelerate the AI arms race.

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XCOM To Get Miniatures-Focused Tabletop Game Celebrating 30 Years Of Firaxis

Soon you'll be able to weep at the loss of your favorite operative at your very own table; XCOM is getting a tabletop game. Developer and publisher Firaxis announced the game as part of their 30th-anniversary celebration, which accompanied a brand refresh.Exact details for the...

GameSpot reports: XCOM To Get Miniatures-Focused Tabletop Game Celebrating 30... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Egg-scanning AI may let hatcheries sort life, death and sex before chicks emerge

Eggs and poultry provide important sources of protein globally, driving a major industry with large economic impacts. Challenges to hatchery operations include embryo mortality, fertility, sex determination, and eggshell characteristics. These features have a substantial impac...

The big picture: Egg-scanning AI may let hatcheries sort life, death... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Broken VECT 2.0 ransomware acts as a data wiper for large files

Researchers are warning that the VECT 2.0 ransomware has a problem in the way it handles encryption nonces that leads to permanently destroying larger files rather than encrypt them. [...]

Why it matters: Broken VECT 2.0 ransomware acts as a data... should prompt a review of your own security.

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Chris Brown Battling To Exclude Rihanna Assault at Dog Bite Trial

Housekeeper allegedly mauled at Brown’s home in 2020 says she has no plans to use his history with Rihanna to attack his character, but may raise it to “rebut misleading testimony"

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

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