The Oscar-winner said that flattening characters into either villains or heroes was uninteresting to her The post Meryl Streep says Hollywood tendency to “Marvel-ize” characters is “so boring” appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Meryl Streep says Hollywood tendency to “Marvel-ize” characters... — taps into a cultural moment.
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
Why it matters: Two US service members reported missing in Morocco,... has global implications.
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
Why it matters: Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine... affects international relations.
As winter finally thaws and the weather warms up, we’re all tackling our annual spring cleaning routines. We declutter our closets and deep-clean our homes, yet we often overlook our digital lives. Personal information like your home address, phone number, date of birth, an...
Why it matters: Why you need a digital spring cleaning (and... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Physicists are rethinking one of quantum mechanics’ biggest puzzles: how fuzzy possibilities become definite reality. New research suggests that spontaneous “collapse” processes—possibly linked to gravity—could subtly blur time itself. This wouldn’t affect clocks we use today,...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
With more affordable electric vehicles hitting used-car lots, buyers should be aware of some ownership costs that may differ from those that come with gas cars.
Why it matters: Used EV sales are surging — how their... hints at where the money is moving.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee looks back at the madness of Phil Spector, the Top Gun/Dirty Dancing/Ghost revival of the band, and hanging out with the King of Rock & Roll
The big picture: Righteous Brother Bill Medley on His Improbable Comeback... — is making waves across platforms.
The quest for more training data has created a glut of low-quality junk data that could derail the promise of physical AI.
Fortune reports: AI models are choking on junk data — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
As healthcare costs soar and companies search for savings, generous paid parental leave is a benefit being cut, with recent examples from Zoom and Deloitte.
CNBC reports: Healthcare cost surge makes generous parental paid leave... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
IAC, the parent company of Ask Jeeves, is finally putting the search engine out to pasture after 30 years.
Why it matters: Popular 90s search engine ‘Ask Jeeves’ finally bites... reshapes the tech landscape.
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.
Mashable reports: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers... — this could change how developers build software.
Sam Henderson's advice to Gen Z? Don't ignore opportunities in hospitality.
The big picture: He started as a part-time Starbucks barista at... — signals changing business strategies.
"I was so pissed" The post Foo Fighters were forced to rename their new album over ‘Wicked: For Good’ conflict, Dave Grohl reveals appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Cloth seats, manual controls and analog gauges are back as buyers look for cars with sticker prices closer to $30,000.
The big picture: Fewer features, more value: Why some Americans are... — signals changing business strategies.
I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been going on in their lives chronicling recent adventures, get-togethers, and other fun moments. But I don’t love the idea of schlepping around a clunky instant camera o...
Why it matters: These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way... could change how developers build software.
It's not hyperbole to call DualShot Recorder an overnight sensation. It took only 12 hours from the time it was released to hit number one on the App Store's list of top paid apps. It was a surprise success - but what's even more surprising is the app's origin story: it all st...
Bottom line from The Verge: this is one to watch for the industry.
The Xteink X3 is a delightfully tiny, MagSafe-compatible e-ink reader that attaches to the back of your phone like a Pop Socket.
The big picture: This tiny, magnetic e-reader could stop you from... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Wolfhound is a game that I've kept my eyes on for quite some time, listing it on both our 2025 and 2026 most anticipated lists. While an exact release date for this retro-inspired indie is still forthcoming, indications hint that it may arrive at the tail end of this year, and...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Wolfenstein meets Metroidvania in Wolfhound, an 8-bit ode... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
All it takes is a little creative inspiration.
PC Gamer reports: There's an extreme lack of good quality, easy-to-find... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Anthropic has reportedly held early discussions with London-based chip startup Fractile about purchasing the company's inference accelerators.
Tom's Hardware reports: Anthropic in early talks to buy DRAM-less AI... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The brain’s memory center may begin life more like a crowded web than an empty canvas. Researchers discovered that early neural networks in the hippocampus are dense and seemingly random, then become more organized by shedding connections over time. This pruning process create...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Chinese courts ruled that companies cannot automatically fire workers simply because AI can do the job more cheaply, declaring that automation alone does not justify dismissal under labor law.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
A virtually blank resume may spook employers, but job candidates don’t need a lengthy work career to land a gig—after all, one of Steven Bartlett’s best hires only had two lines on her CV.
Why it matters: Diary of a CEO founder says he hired... hints at where the money is moving.
America's housing and childcare shortages are converging into a single affordability crisis with major macroeconomic consequences.
The big picture: America’s twin scarcities: The 4-million-unit shortage in both... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Some economists are warning there’s no sign of AI-related job displacement appearing in the labor data. Altman claimed it’s just a matter of time until it does.
Fortune reports: Sam Altman says the quiet part out loud,... — this hints at where the money is moving.
The track only spent six weeks at the top spot following its repeated use at his rallies The post Trump claims his dancing sent “gay national anthem” ‘Y.M.C.A’ to Number One in charts for months appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Trump claims his dancing sent “gay national anthem”... — this could define this era of music.
Jensen Huang says China has become a lost market for Nvidia due to U.S. sanctions, but warns that America could lose out in a broader AI competition.
Why it matters: Jensen says Nvidia now has 'zero percent' market... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.
Bottom line from BBC Business: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
By charging my iPhone at one particular spot, I was damaging my battery and shortening its lifespan. Here's what I do now to avoid that.
The big picture: A common charging habit was quietly killing my... — is one to watch for the industry.
Many plastic products are designed to be used only once, yet the material itself lasts for years. But a new strategy is addressing this problem by creating products that self-destruct on command, known as living plastics. These materials incorporate activatable, plastic-degrad...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship is heading to Nintendo Switch, Zing Game has announced. The title is due out on May 14, 2026. This new “tower defense-on-wheels zombie survival roguelite” follows Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes, which previously landed on Nintendo Switch in 2022. ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship coming to Nintendo... — this signals what players want next.
Every evening, as they move from place to place through the forest, chimpanzees stop to build a nest—most often in a tree—to sleep in. Using a selection of branches, leaves and twigs, they create comfortable and safe spaces to get some shuteye.
Phys.org reports: Nest‑building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather — this opens new research frontiers.
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how AI is changing music and the music industry, follow Terrence O'Brien. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How ...
The big picture: AI music is flooding streaming services — but... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
From chasing the Milky Way to using your eyes as nature intended, here are some often-overlooked truths that make all the difference under the night sky.
The big picture: 7 things nobody tells you about stargazing (that... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A new analysis of the “Boltzmann brain” paradox suggests our memories and sense of reality could, in theory, be random illusions born from cosmic chaos. By uncovering circular reasoning in how physicists think about time and entropy, the study raises fresh doubts about what we...
Why it matters: Are your memories real? Physicists revisit the Boltzmann... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Utah's Online Age Verification Amendments, formally Senate Bill 73, take effect on May 6.
Why it matters: Utah first state to hold websites liable for... could change how developers build software.
Crimson Desert has just rolled out one of its biggest patches yet, introducing the Rematch and Re-blockade features alongside new legendary creatures that can be kept as pets. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Crimson Desert rolls out huge patch to address... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The EPL's biggest rivalry is renewed, with both sides needing a win to boost their hopes of a place in the Champions League next season.
Why it matters: Premier League Soccer: Stream Man United vs. Liverpool... could change how developers build software.
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This $2,000 Asus laptop delivers breathtaking performance thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, but at the cost of nearly everything else.
Why it matters: Asus Zenbook A16 (2026) Review: Savor the Power,... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The most important thing I learned selling real estate to the top 1% for 10 years wasn't about properties — it was about the parents in the room.
Why it matters: I spent a decade selling homes to the... may shift market dynamics.
Concerns around production were amplified further last week with news of the UAE's shock departure.
The big picture: OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels-per-day output increase in first... — hints at where the money is moving.
Video showcases the Nintendo Kawaii project, in which modders have shrunken a boxy GameCube down to a keychain.
The big picture: Keychain-size ‘GameCube’ uses genuine Nintendo silicon — system... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The recommendations and analysis of these Wall Street experts can provide useful insights for stock selection.
Why it matters: Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 stocks... could affect investors and consumers alike.
Oil exports are booming from the U.S. Gulf Coast thanks to the Middle East supply disruption caused by the Iran war.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
New CEO Greg Abel did most of the talking at his first Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting, but Warren Buffett was still a major presence.
CNBC reports: Greg Abel rules out Berkshire break-up, stresses continuity... — this signals changing business strategies.
AT&T's 2.0 plans are mostly an upgrade, but the new flagship overshoots on both price and features.
The big picture: AT&T Just Reshuffled Its Unlimited Lineup. Here's What... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
This is the first time the famed fragrance brand has partnered with the Star Wars franchise to launch a line of soaps, candles, and sanitizers
Rolling Stone reports: From Bounty Hunting to Body Care: ‘The Mandalorian... — this could define this era of music.
From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
Wired reports: 15 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
A Bluetooth tracker can prevent vacation hell, aka arriving at the beach sans bathing suit. Here are our travel tips for using one.
The big picture: How to Track Your Luggage (2026): AirTag, Pebblebee,... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
It's not a mystery why everyone got sad in 2020. What is: the fact they never recovered. Sam Peltzman sees a "segregated happiness society."
Fortune reports: America got rich and got sad. A top... — this signals changing business strategies.
So frequently does New York-based independent filmmaker Simon (Tristan Turner) repeat the shaggy one-line pitch for the documentary he’s working on — it’s “a nostalgia-piece travelogue about past, present and future, a eulogy for lost history” — that he’s probably long stopped...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley's comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Pretty much no games recommend more than 16GB of RAM, even in the unoptimized era we're living in right now. Only a few titles at their highest presets say 32GB is ideal, so Microsoft claiming that 32GB is the future-proof standard isn't exactly wrong. You'll be fine with 16GB...
Tom's Hardware reports: Microsoft now recommends 32GB of RAM as the... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said.
The big picture: Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, these are the best mental health apps for meditation, mood-boosting and online therapy.
Bottom line from CNET: this could change how developers build software.
These hardworking travel totes handle everything from a work trip to a weekend getaway.
Why it matters: Best Travel Tote Bags for Every Kind of... reshapes the tech landscape.
The new thriller sees Hathaway play a pop star and perform original music written by Charli XCX The post Anne Hathaway talks Jack Antonoff music collaboration for new film ‘Mother Mary’ appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Anne Hathaway talks Jack Antonoff music collaboration for... taps into a cultural moment.
How to watch F1 for free. Live stream the Miami GP from the 2026 F1 season for free from anywhere in the world.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
Amazon says that it will take months before it can return its Bahrain and UAE data center back to full operational status. In the meantime, the company suspends billing for affected customers while also recommending that they move to other Regions to restore service.
Why it matters: Amazon’s Middle East data centers damaged by Iran... is one to watch for the industry.
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
Why it matters: Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
America's debt just surpassed the size of its entire economy. That could mean higher mortgage rates, costlier loans, and government spending ever more squeezed.
Fortune reports: The US is in a league of its... — this signals changing business strategies.
Samsung's homegrown texting app is shutting down in July. Here's how to migrate without losing a single message.
Why it matters: Samsung Messages Is Going Away in July: Save... is one to watch for the industry.
These emoji still need to be approved, but the pickle might end the eggplant emoji's reign in some contexts.
CNET reports: You Could See a Pickle Emoji on Your... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Japan is deploying ultra-cheap cardboard drones built for swarm warfare and expendable combat missions. The flat-packed AirKamuy 150 costs as little as $2,000 — far cheaper than many military drones.
The big picture: Japan is deploying ultra-cheap cardboard drones built for... — is one to watch for the industry.
Astronomers call this "eruptive mass loss," and it's a stellar drama we're still trying to fully grasp.
Space.com reports: Why do some stars become 'supernova impostors'? Astronomers... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The kitchen appliance titan changed up its beloved base-model stand mixer for the first time in over 70 years. It was worth the wait.
Bottom line from Wired: this is one to watch for the industry.
Microsoft quietly slipped a "Co-Authored-by Copilot" line into Git commits in Visual Studio Code - even for developers who had turned off the AI features entirely. The article Microsoft caught sneaking "Co-Authored-by Copilot" into VS Code commits - even with AI off appeared f...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this could accelerate the AI arms race.
The former ‘Euphoria’ star said Shygirl, Carmen Electra and Megan Thee Stallion also featured in the axed visuals for ‘Thique' The post Barbie Ferreira claims she starred in a scrapped Beyoncé music video that will “never come out’ appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
They recently picked up the BRIT Award for Song Of The Year for their collaborative rendition of the track The post Watch Olivia Dean and Sam Fender celebrate nine weeks at UK Number One with surprise live performance of ‘Rein Me In’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Watch Olivia Dean and Sam Fender celebrate nine... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.
BBC Business reports: Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Coway's most popular air purifier gets an upgrade in looks and purification strength, though I wish it had wheels and an app.
Why it matters: Coway Airmega Mighty2 Review: The Sequel Is Better... could change how developers build software.
For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot.
Why it matters: A Long, Strange Trip: How the G.O.P. Came... advances our understanding of the world.
"I think they made a lot of mistakes under his leadership, on the economics and the monetary policy."
The big picture: Fed whisperer splits on Powell: A+ as steward,... — signals changing business strategies.
A timelapse video from NASA's Curiosity shows the rover traversing Mars over six years. The montage also has a scientific purpose.
Why it matters: NASA video shows how much ground a Mars... reshapes the tech landscape.
Save on the AdGuard Family Plan with this lifetime subscription deal, covering up to nine devices with ad blocking and privacy tools for $15.97.
Why it matters: Get AdGuard Family Plan for $16 and protect... may redefine how we interact with devices.
Here are three red flags to look out for as you use AFF, to help you spot potential scammers and separate the authentic users from the fake profiles.
Mashable reports: 3 AdultFriendFinder red flags — how to avoid... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
"People," wrote one fan after several American viewers questioned the line-up, "this is a British show. These people are famous in Britain" The post Fans react to line-up for second series of ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
MIT researchers have a mechanistic explanation for why large language model performance scales so reliably with size. The answer comes down to a phenomenon called superposition. The article MIT study explains why scaling language models works so reliably appeared first on The ...
The big picture: MIT study explains why scaling language models works... — raises questions about AI's role.
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.
Bottom line from BBC World: this has global implications.
Activists claim developers are damaging the area while NatureScot considers whether or not to designate it a protected site.
Bottom line from BBC Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A US government agency says China is now eight months behind in the AI race, but independent data doesn't back that up. And while US labs keep chasing smarter models, the price edge from Deepseek and other Chinese players may end up being the stronger argument. The article Chi...
The Decoder reports: China is falling behind in the AI race,... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Sundays are for walking past a minivan full of Toy Story merchandise with purple, green and white livery and knowing, knowing in your marrow that the owner has named it "Bus Lightyear". These are uncertain times, but any universe capable of materialising the concept of "Bus Li...
The big picture: The Sunday Papers — signals what players want next.
Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.
The big picture: Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert — demands attention beyond borders.
Sakana AI Introduces KAME: A Tandem Architecture That Injects Real-Time LLM Knowledge Into Speech-to-Speech Conversational AI Without Adding Latency The post Sakana AI Introduces KAME: A Tandem Speech-to-Speech Architecture That Injects LLM Knowledge in Real Time appeared firs...
The big picture: Sakana AI Introduces KAME: A Tandem Speech-to-Speech Architecture... — raises questions about AI's role.
Xiaomi's new MiMo-V2.5-Pro nearly matches Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 on coding benchmarks while burning 40 to 60 percent fewer tokens, according to the company. The release pushes Xiaomi deeper into the race among Chinese open-weight providers like Deepseek, where the fight i...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Amnesia: Rebirth, Total Chaos, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – 59.7GB Mixtape – 7.1GB Blood: Refreshed Supply – Nintendo ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
A new kind of memory device may finally solve the problem of overheating and battery drain in electronics. By shrinking components to an extreme scale and redesigning their structure, researchers found a way to reduce energy loss instead of increasing it. The result is a tiny ...
The big picture: Scientists built a memory chip that breaks the... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
A model can behave perfectly one moment and degrade the next—without any change to your data, pipeline, or logic. The root cause often lies in something far more subtle: how your input is tokenized. Before a model processes text, it converts it into token IDs, and even minor f...
MarkTechPost reports: What is Tokenization Drift and How to Fix... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.
A new benchmark puts leading language models through 100 everyday ethical scenarios, from data misuse in sales to protocol violations in oncology. Behind the results lies a bigger question: who decides what an AI is allowed to do, and whose ethics does it follow? The article S...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
The big picture: Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns'... — affects international relations.
ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said that the inductees "represent the depth, diversity and enduring influence of Australian music across generations."
Why it matters: ARIA Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees Revealed as... taps into a cultural moment.
Harry's appearance was one of several surprise cameos on the night.
Why it matters: Debbie Harry Makes ‘SNL’ Cameo to Introduce Olivia... shows where the music business is headed.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added a recently disclosed security flaw impacting various Linux distributions to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability...
Why it matters: CISA Adds Actively Exploited Linux Root Access Bug... should prompt a review of your own security.
Both are from the singer-songwriter's upcoming third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love
Why it matters: ‘SNL’: Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform ‘Drop Dead,’ ‘Begged’ shows where the music business is headed.
The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.
Why it matters: Man charged with murder and sexual assault of... affects international relations.
Connor Storrie introduced Rodrigo's performance of "begged," a previously unreleased track from her forthcoming album.
The big picture: Olivia Rodrigo Performs New Track ‘begged’ in ‘SNL’... — is making waves across platforms.
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 3, 2026 are now available. Pokemon Pokopia was again the top title this week. However, that isn’t to say there wasn’t competition. Mario Kart World, which has been creeping back up the charts, comes in right behind ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
The ‘Heated Rivalry’ breakout made his own ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting debut earlier this year.
The big picture: Connor Storrie Drops By ‘SNL’ to Introduce New... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Weekend Update addresses the president's image inside passports as well as the British royal's state visit, among other topics
Rolling Stone reports: ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Mocks Trump’s Vain Passport Move,... — this shows where the music business is headed.
“Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie introduced Olivia Rodrigo for her second performance on “Saturday Night Live,” where she debuted a new, unreleased song from her upcoming album. Rodrigo performed the track titled “Begged” while seated on a swing, a visual that mirrors the ...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Astronomers have unleashed a powerful new AI tool called RAVEN to comb through data from NASA’s TESS mission—and it’s paying off in a big way. By analyzing millions of stars, the system has confirmed over 100 exoplanets, including 31 brand-new worlds, and identified thousands ...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
After Blondie’s Debbie Harry introduced Olivia Rodrigo’s first Saturday Night Live performance of the night, Connor Storrie also appeared in a surprise cameo to intro the artist’s second track — an unreleased one — during her double duty stint. Rodrigo seemed to perform a new ...
The big picture: Connor Storrie Stops By ‘SNL’ To Introduce Olivia... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
A launch trailer has come in for MotoGP 26, with the series now appearing on Nintendo Switch 2 for the first time (it’s also on Switch 1). The sim racer features the full official 2026 season, combining reworked physics with Dynamic Rider ratings and deeper career management m...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
If there was any doubt as to Olivia Rodrigo’s pop-rock bonafides, she got the co-sign tonight from Blondie’s lead vocalist Debbie Harry, who popped up in a surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live to introduce the singer. Rodrigo, in her first time pulling double duty, performed ...
Deadline reports: Blondie’s Debbie Harry Intros Olivia Rodrigo’s Energetic Performance... — this is generating industry buzz.
BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.
BBC World reports: How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Aziz Ansari portrays the embattled FBI director, who makes oddly specific denials about his reported drinking habits
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
This week’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” stared with a political cold open that brought Aziz Ansari to the sketch show. The segment began with Ashley Padilla’s Karoline Leavitt launching a press briefing at the White House. “You know I’m going on maternity leave, which is ...
Why it matters: Aziz Ansari’s Kash Patel Partners Up With Colin... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Sunday's race has officially been pushed forward amid a thunderstorm forecast. Here's how to catch the action live in the U.S.
Hollywood Reporter reports: F1 Miami Grand Prix Start Time Moved: When... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Ansari joined SNL's cinematic universe of characters portraying the Trump administration, appearing as the FBI Director in this week's cold open. Aziz Ansari Plays Kash Patel on SNL: “I’m the First Indian Person to Suck At Their Job” Alex Young
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
By now, it’s no secret that EarthBound is one of the greatest JRPG series of all time. It’s also no secret that if you don’t live in Japan, there’s no legal way to play the third game in a language you can read. You might’ve seen Ness in Super Smash Bros. or something similar,...
The big picture: How to get into Nintendo’s EarthBound series in... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
See the Moon phase expected for May 3, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
Mashable reports: Moon phase today: What the Moon will look... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The pop star made a callback to Paul's 2024 boxing match against Mike Tyson, joking that they used to discuss their futures and he said, "one day I really wanna beat up old guys on Netflix."
Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo Recalls Working With “Acting Legend” Jake... signals where Hollywood is headed.
“In summary, war is awesome!” A week after taking the stage as a part of Deadline’s Contenders Television shindig in L.A., Ashley Padilla took center stage in SNL’s cold open tonight in NYC as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Then, in what may would assume was the...
The big picture: Aziz Ansari On Fire As FBI Director Kash... — is generating industry buzz.
A bizarre rainforest insect is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about camouflage. A katydid spotted glowing hot pink in Panama stunned researchers when it slowly transformed into green in just 11 days, perfectly mirroring the life cycle of tropical leaves that emerg...
ScienceDaily reports: Scientists stunned as pink katydid transforms into green... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Olivia Rodrigo brought plenty of enthusiasm to her double-duty Saturday Night Live episode, but other pop stars have done it better.
AV Club reports: Olivia Rodrigo doesn't quite rock her Saturday Night... — this captures the public's attention.
Announced at Gamescom Latam 2026, Sky Dust will be releasing on Nintendo Switch 2. For now we’re waiting to hear about launch timing. Sky Dust, a cyberpunk action adventure Metroidvania game, has players taking on the role of a hired blade who completes contracts to survive. T...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.
BBC Business reports: Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Public health experts estimate that more than 200 million people worldwide are exposed to arsenic through contaminated drinking water. Scientists know long-term exposure to arsenic is associated with increased risk of chronic illnesses like cancer and cardiovascular disease, b...
The big picture: Blood-based DNA marker tracks arsenic exposure and may... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
In Ioana Mischie’s film Catane, twin girls weave their long red hair together into a single braid and squeeze themselves into one sweater to make it appear they are conjoined. Why would they do such a thing? Well, it’s all part of a larger “conspiracy.” It seems the Romanian m...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Bella Ramsey, Michael Sheen, Richard E. Grant, Myha’la, Maya Jama and more are headed to the Highlands later this year for the next season of the BBC reality series.
The big picture: ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2 Full Cast: See the... — is generating industry buzz.
Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly has always resisted easy categorization, as a prickly boss whose foundation is ultimately much more understanding. The Devil Wears Prada 2 star said in a recent interview that she appreciates how nuanced her character can be. During a conversati...
Deadline reports: Meryl Streep Says “We Tend To Marvel-ize” Movies... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
While a true 'all-in-one' pair of headphones may not exist for every user, these four come pretty close.
ZDNet reports: Why I own 4 different pairs of headphones,... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Android makes it easy for me to manage my data use and prevent it from exceeding my plan's limit. Here's how.
ZDNet reports: I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android... — this could change how developers build software.
A new month started up yesterday. Now that we’re in May, we want to know what you’ve been playing. Have you been keeping busy with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream? How about other new games like Pragmata and Mouse: P.I. For Hire? No matter the case, let us know in the comment...
Nintendo Everything reports: [Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Mistral AI's latest release brings async cloud-based coding sessions, a new 128B flagship model, and an agentic Work mode to Le Chat — a meaningful step forward for developers building with AI agents. The post Mistral AI Launches Remote Agents in Vibe and Mistral Medium 3.5 wi...
MarkTechPost reports: Mistral AI Launches Remote Agents in Vibe and... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
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