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  1. The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpetBBC World
  2. The Blackpink Gals Reunite as Lisa, Rosé, Jennie and Jisoo All Attend Met Gala For the First TimeHollywood Reporter
  3. US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facilityBBC World
  4. What Kim Kardashian and All the Jenners (Kris, Kendall and Kylie) Wore to the 2026 Met GalaHollywood Reporter
  5. ‘Homebody’ Trailer: ‘It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This’ Team Debuts New Ghost Story — And Ambitious Hopes to Remake it (EXCLUSIVE)Variety
  6. Met Gala 2026: The 10 Best Musician Looks on the Red CarpetBillboard
  7. Top Democrat aims for New York redistricting after Supreme Court’s Voting Rights rulingCNBC
  8. ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ To Launch New Broadway Season With Rotating Cast Of Stars Including Kenan Thompson, Andrea Martin, Kathy Griffin, Many OthersDeadline
  9. Rihanna Shines Bright Like a Diamond as She Shuts Down Met Gala Carpet Alongside A$AP RockyHollywood Reporter
  10. Madonna Shows How It’s Done With Witchy, Weird Met Gala LookBillboard

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The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

Why it matters: The looks turning heads on the Met Gala... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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‘Homebody’ Trailer: ‘It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This’ Team Debuts New Ghost Story — And Ambitious Hopes to Remake it (EXCLUSIVE)

“It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This” duo Nick Toti and Rachel Kempf, who made waves by vowing to never release their word-of-mouth hit horror film onto streaming, VOD or physical media, are back with their newest indie feature. The duo is releasing the trailer for their follo...

Variety reports: ‘Homebody’ Trailer: ‘It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Celebrity Autobiography’ To Launch New Broadway Season With Rotating Cast Of Stars Including Kenan Thompson, Andrea Martin, Kathy Griffin, Many Others

Celebrity Autobiography, the international hit comedy created by Eugene Pack in which celebrities act out the “unintentionally hilarious autobiographies” of other celebrities, will make its Broadway debut later this month, officially launching the 2026-2027 Broadway season. Pr...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Why endless scrolling gets harder to stop: Three drivers of problematic internet use revealed

Why do so many people lose control over their internet use? While age limits for social media are being debated, many adults also spend hours online every day. For some, this becomes a burden, affecting mental health, daily life and relationships. A new study led by Professor ...

The big picture: Why endless scrolling gets harder to stop: Three... — opens new research frontiers.

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A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ Feud In Court, Online & In The Media

Sony’s It Ends With Us adapted Colleen Hoover’s powerful story about domestic violence and a resilient woman, but drama between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni behind the scenes and afterwards has lingered beyond the film’s release in theaters. Arriving to the big screen...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Mike Stenson Dies: Former President Of Jerry Bruckheimer Films Was 65

Mike Stenson, the erstwhile president of Jerry Bruckheimer Films who helped usher films from Top Gun: Maverick (his final film) to Coyote Ugly over his 25-year tenure, died at the age of 65 on April 26. A cause of death was not revealed. “As early as high school, Mike loved mo...

Deadline reports: Mike Stenson Dies: Former President Of Jerry Bruckheimer... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Nintendo Switch Online adds Mach Rider, Excitebike 64 icons

The latest classic icons are live on Nintendo Switch Online with different designs available for Mach Rider and Excitebike 64. These are play to redeem icons. That means you need to play Mach Rider and Excitebike 64 at least once to unlock their respective icons. When we say “...

Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo Switch Online adds Mach Rider, Excitebike 64... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Teyana Taylor Stuns in Silver at 2026 Met Gala

The Oscar nominee was dripping in metallic fringe on Monday night, where she served as part of this year's host committee.

The big picture: Teyana Taylor Stuns in Silver at 2026 Met... — is generating industry buzz.

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Blake Lively Hits Met Gala Carpet Hours After Justin Baldoni Settles ‘It Ends With Us’ Suit

Taking a victory lap by any other name, Blake Lively showed up at the Met Gala tonight just hours after Justin Baldoni settled the It Ends With Us star’s retaliation lawsuit against him, his company and PR firm. The actress wore a pastel-colored gown of peaches, purples and ye...

Why it matters: Blake Lively Hits Met Gala Carpet Hours After... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Blake Lively Stuns on Met Gala Carpet Hours After Settling Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

Blake Lively made an appearance at the Met Gala on Monday night, after news of her settlement with Justin Baldoni went live earlier in the day. Lively walked the carpet at the starry New York event in an archival 2006 Atelier Versace multi-colored and layered pastel gown, insp...

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

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Duo and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Attend First Met Gala With Bold Fashion — See Hudson Williams, EJAE, Connor Storrie and Audrey Nuna

Fashion’s biggest night is here as the Met Gala kicks off in New York City. Walking the carpet alongside seasoned Met Gala attendees were a couple of first-timers who made their debut at the event held the first Monday in May.​Connor Storie and Hudson Williams – leads of the C...

Why it matters: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Duo and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Bad Bunny Transforms Into an Old Man for Shocking Met Gala Look

Bad Bunny went through the time machine for the 2026 Met Gala. He arrived at the entertainment industry’s most prestigious party as an old man, complete with a walking cane, white hair and hyper-realistic face and hand make-up. The look is an apparent nod to the Met’s “Costume...

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

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Alex Consani Celebrates Being First Trans Woman on Met Gala Host Committee by Revealing Breasts on Red Carpet in Sheer Gucci Gown

The supermodel made a statement in a Denma creation while offering a free piece of advice: “The girls that are walking around in loafers and they’re like, ‘Why am I not feeling it?’ Put on a heel, babe.”

Hollywood Reporter reports: Alex Consani Celebrates Being First Trans Woman on... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants

The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.

NY Times Science reports: Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Hudson Williams Stuns During Met Gala Debut With Jaw-Dropping Ensemble

The 25-year-old ‘Heated Rivalry’ star stunned during his Met Gala debut, sporting custom Balenciaga, an open shirt and a full face of dramatic makeup.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Hudson Williams Stuns During Met Gala Debut With... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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The 40 best Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2026

Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. Mother's Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we've rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. ...

Why it matters: The 40 best Mother’s Day gift ideas for... could change how developers build software.

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Dwayne Johnson Wears Skirt to Met Gala Because the ‘Most Masculine Men Wear Skirts’ in ‘Polynesian Culture’

Dwayne Johnson rocked a black mohair tailcoat and a bow tie paired with a matching pleated skirt as he walked down the 2026 Met Gala red carpet hand-in-hand with his wife, Lauren Hashian. When asked about the look, which was custom-made by designer Thom Browne, Johnson said it...

The big picture: Dwayne Johnson Wears Skirt to Met Gala Because... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles in two days

We still don't know when Valve will launch the Steam Machine, but we may not have to wait too long. Valve just imported roughly 50 tons of "Game Consoles" into the United States in the two-day period between May 1st and April 30th, according to import records viewed by The Ver...

Why it matters: Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Saros Story & Ending Explained

After beating the game, playing through its secret ending, acquiring all its text and audio logs, and dissecting every entry in its databank, I think I’ve pieced together what is actually happening in Saros.

GameSpot reports: Saros Story & Ending Explained — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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OpenAI’s president does ‘all the things,’ except answer a question

The strongest witness for Elon Musk's case against OpenAI so far has been Greg Brockman's journal. Brockman himself is running as a close second. Brockman was called to the stand in a rather unusual way - he was cross-examined first, followed by a direct examination - and he h...

The big picture: OpenAI’s president does ‘all the things,’ except answer... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Heidi Klum Shocks at 2026 Met Gala With Custom Made ‘Living Sculpture’ Ensemble

Supermodel and television host Heidi Klum is one of many to pay homage to the art world at the 2026 MET Gala. Klum took to the steps on Monday night in a custom look by designer Mike Marino, inspired by classical works such as the “Veiled Christ” by Giuseppe Sammartino and the...

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

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Protester Tackled to the Ground After Breaking Through Met Gala Entrance

Just as Heidi Klum was ascending the museum stairs, a protester breached the entrance to the Met Gala on Monday night in New York before being tackled by security, briefly rattling the star-studded event but not making it to the carpet. There had been reports ahead of the even...

Why it matters: Protester Tackled to the Ground After Breaking Through... is generating industry buzz.

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Paramount’s Untitled ‘Longlegs’ Movie With Nicolas Cage Lands Early 2028 Release

Osgood Perkins’ next Longlegs movie with Nicolas Cage, which was won by Paramount, will be hitting theaters on January14, 2028, the studio said Monday. By the way, that’s MLK weekend. The only other movie currently on that early 2028 date is an untitled release from Disney. Th...

Why it matters: Paramount’s Untitled ‘Longlegs’ Movie With Nicolas Cage Lands... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic case over off-App Store commission dispute [U]

Update, 9:18 p.m. ET: Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has commented on Apple’s filing to the Supreme Court. Details below. Apple has filed an application with the Supreme Court asking it to stay the Ninth Circuit’s mandate, which would send the case back to the District Court to...

Why it matters: Apple files for Supreme Court stay in Epic... is one to watch for the industry.

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Jessica Sula Joins Fox Drama Series ‘The Interrogator’

EXCLUSIVE: Welsh-born Jessica Sula (Michael) is set as a series regular opposite Stephen Fry in The Interrogator, Fox’s upcoming drama series. Sula will play Astrid in the series, joining previously announced series regulars Jenna Elfman, Luke Kleintank and Michael Beach. The ...

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

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Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone Ultra dummy unit

Unbox Therapy has published a 10-minute close-up look at a dummy unit that aligns with what the iPhone Ultra is increasingly expected to look like. Watch it below. more…

9to5Mac reports: Video offers clearest look yet at foldable iPhone... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Zyphra Introduces Tensor and Sequence Parallelism (TSP): A Hardware-Aware Training and Inference Strategy That Delivers 2.6x Throughput Over Matched TP+SP Baselines

Zyphra Introduces Tensor and Sequence Parallelism (TSP): A Folded Parallelism Strategy That Reduces Both Parameter and Activation Memory Across the Same GPU Axis The post Zyphra Introduces Tensor and Sequence Parallelism (TSP): A Hardware-Aware Training and Inference Strategy ...

The big picture: Zyphra Introduces Tensor and Sequence Parallelism (TSP): A... — highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1781 on May 05

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1781 on May 05 appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1781 on... could define this era of music.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 05

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1059 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 05 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 05 — could define this era of music.

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Trump and His Cronies Are Partying as the World Burns

The president hosted a golf tournament at his private club over the weekend, while Marco Rubio fist-pumped while DJing at a wedding

Why it matters: Trump and His Cronies Are Partying as the... taps into a cultural moment.

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Met Gala 2026 Livestream: Watch The Red Carpet Arrivals

Hundreds of the biggest names in entertainment and fashion are descending upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday for the annual Met Gala. The 2026 event is co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams as well as Vogue’s Anna Wintour. Its theme: celebrating Fashi...

Deadline reports: Met Gala 2026 Livestream: Watch The Red Carpet... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Paramount Will Keep Licensing Some Content To Third Parties; CEO David Ellison Says Strategy Makes Company “Much More Desirable” To Talent

During Bob Bakish’s years as CEO of Paramount, the company licensed marquee properties like Yellowstone and South Park to third-party buyers in multi-year, eyebrow-raising deals. David Ellison, who took the helm of Paramount after its merger with Skydance last year, told Wall ...

The big picture: Paramount Will Keep Licensing Some Content To Third... — is generating industry buzz.

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Reality Shows Are Increasingly Shot Abroad, But Networks & Streamers Would Like To Film More In U.S. – Reality TV Summit

Rob Lowe, host of Fox game show The Floor, made a lot of noise last year when he detailed how it was cheaper to bring 100 Americans to Ireland than to walk across the lot at Fox and shoot it in Los Angeles. The Floor, which is shot just outside of Dublin, is one of […]

The big picture: Reality Shows Are Increasingly Shot Abroad, But Networks... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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We might have massively underestimated Io's thermal output

Io is a world of extremes. It is by far the most volcanically active world in our solar system. Being continually squeezed in the never-ending tug-of-war between Jupiter and its larger satellites will do that to a moon. As a result, Io has over 400 "paterae"—volcanic depressio...

The big picture: We might have massively underestimated Io's thermal output — opens new research frontiers.

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Politicians are not ignoring you, statistical analysis suggests

If you're registered to vote in the United States and you're not among the richest of the rich, political scientist Peter K. Enns has a message for you: Your voice still matters. So does data analysis methodology.

Why it matters: Politicians are not ignoring you, statistical analysis suggests challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Want to predict wildfire severity? Research says look to the state of vegetation

Urbanization, climate change, and fire suppression practices are contributing to increased wildfire risk at the densely populated wildland-urban interface. These factors make fires more unpredictable and harder to manage. In January 2025, this was made devastatingly clear in L...

The big picture: Want to predict wildfire severity? Research says look... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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AI-powered lab discovers brighter lead-free nanomaterials in 12 hours

A new autonomous laboratory recently navigated through billions of potential material synthesis recipes to identify brighter, lead-free light-emitting nanomaterials in just 12 hours. The work could accelerate development of safer light-emitting nanoplatelets for use in applica...

Why it matters: AI-powered lab discovers brighter lead-free nanomaterials in 12... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Netflix Is Still Keen On Live Reality Shows & So Are Its Rivals – Reality TV Summit

Netflix has been on the cutting edge of live unscripted series in the last year or two with series such as Pop the Balloon and Star Search sitting alongside events such as its BTS live special and Skyscraper Live. Jeff Gaspin, VP Unscripted at the streamer, speaking at Deadlin...

The big picture: Netflix Is Still Keen On Live Reality Shows... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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The White House may begin vetting AI models before release

White House officials are forming an AI working group to discuss AI model oversight and review processes, a reversal of President Trump's previous stance.

The big picture: The White House may begin vetting AI models... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Weaver E-cology critical bug exploited in attacks since March

Hackers have been exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-22679) in the Weaver E-cology office automation since mid-March to run discovery commands. [...]

Why it matters: Weaver E-cology critical bug exploited in attacks since... should prompt a review of your own security.

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How ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Unique Opening Credits Scene Was Created (EXCLUSIVE)

Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 4, 2026, which means it’s 3 days until the May 7 entry deadline for programs that identify as Primetime programming by virtue of genre and were originally presented June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. It’s also 38 days until no...

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

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How to Build an End-to-End Production Grade Machine Learning Pipeline with ZenML, Including Custom Materializers, Metadata Tracking, and Hyperparameter Optimization

In this tutorial, we walk through an end-to-end implementation of an advanced machine learning pipeline using ZenML. We begin by setting up the environment and initializing a ZenML project, then define a custom materializer that enables seamless serialization and metadata extr...

The big picture: How to Build an End-to-End Production Grade Machine... — marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Elon Musk will settle the feds’ Twitter lawsuit with pocket change

Last year, the SEC sued Elon Musk over the way his acquisition of Twitter (now X, and a part of SpaceX) started, and today it announced a settlement that looks like a massive bargain, while Musk's own lawsuit against Sam Altman continues to play out. A week before the Trump ad...

The Verge reports: Elon Musk will settle the feds’ Twitter lawsuit... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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What’s new in Android’s May 2026 Google System Updates

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. more…

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

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Robert Greenblatt Sets First-Look Deal at Universal TV in Return to NBCUniversal Fold

Former NBC head honcho Robert Greenblatt is returning to Universal TV with a first-look deal, Variety has confirmed. Under the deal, Greenblatt and his production company, The Green Room, will develop and produce TV projects for UTV across all platforms. Jon Wu continues to se...

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

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Giving voice to older homeless women navigating streets and shelters

For women in their 50s experiencing homelessness, daily life means far more than finding a place to sleep. It means navigating dangerous shelter environments, managing serious health conditions without adequate support, and fighting to maintain dignity in a system that was nev...

The big picture: Giving voice to older homeless women navigating streets... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria turn up in six lakes, with urban waters hit hardest

A team of scientists from Berlin analyzed water and sediment samples from six water bodies in Berlin and the adjacent federal states of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, as well as the inflow and outflow of a wastewater treatment plant in Berlin. The scientists an...

Phys.org reports: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria turn up in six lakes, with... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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OpenAI’s cozy partner Cerebras is on track for a blockbuster IPO

AI chip maker Cerebras is heading for a blockbuster IPO that could value it at $26.6 billion or more. Its relationship with OpenAI is deep and rich.

TechCrunch reports: OpenAI’s cozy partner Cerebras is on track for... — this could change how developers build software.

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The Next Call Of Duty Won't Be On PS4, Says Activision

Over the last few days, rumors have circulated about the next Call of Duty game being play tested and ultimately set to release on the PlayStation 4, but Activision has now denied the claim. Call of Duty looks to be leaving the last-gen platforms in the dust."Not sure where th...

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

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Pokemon Champions is missing this key feature

At the time of writing, Pokemon Champions is missing a whole bunch of features – it’s missing many Pokemon, a lot of items that are popular in competitive play, as well as extensive customization options for your trainer. Of course, none of that is really worth complaining abo...

Nintendo Everything reports: Pokemon Champions is missing this key feature — this is generating hype in the community.

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Intel swipes Qualcomm veteran of 25 years to lead client computing — Alex Katouzian jumps ship to oversee consumer CPUs and physical AI

Intel appoints Alex Katouzian to lead client computing and physical AI efforts and confirms Pushkar Ranade as CTO, signaling a deeper shift toward AI-driven and edge computing systems

The big picture: Intel swipes Qualcomm veteran of 25 years to... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Iran attacks UAE; U.S. says it sank boats in Strait of Hormuz

Stock market indices fell, and oil prices rose after the reported attack on the United Arab Emirates by Iran, which came nearly a month into a ceasefire.

Why it matters: Iran attacks UAE; U.S. says it sank boats... reflects a broader economic trend.

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Climate change increases spillover risk of rodent-borne arenaviruses, study warns

Climate change is likely to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into parts of South America that have never faced these diseases, putting new communities of people at risk, finds a study from the University of California, Davis. For the study, published in the journal npj Viruses,...

The big picture: Climate change increases spillover risk of rodent-borne arenaviruses,... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Hidden risk pushes 459 Northwest communities higher on wildfire danger scale

A new wildfire risk assessment tool that takes social vulnerability into account indicates that more than 400 communities in the Pacific Northwest are at greater risk than previously thought. However, researchers at Oregon State University and The Nature Conservancy say their ...

Phys.org reports: Hidden risk pushes 459 Northwest communities higher on... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Trump administration considers mandatory pre-release vetting of AI models — Anthropic's Mythos cited as catalyst for policy reversal

The Trump administration is said to be discussing an executive order that would establish a government review process for new AI models before they’re released to the public.

Why it matters: Trump administration considers mandatory pre-release vetting of AI... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘The Quiz With Balls’ Jay Pharoah On Hosting The Wettest Game Show On TV – Reality TV Summit

Jay Pharoah loves hosting Fox’s The Quiz with Balls even if he wasn’t originally sold on the title. Pharoah, best known for being a cast member of Saturday Night Live between 2010-2016, had been talking to Fox for a while about hosting a show. “I’ve been talking with Fox for y...

The big picture: ‘The Quiz With Balls’ Jay Pharoah On Hosting... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Network & Streamer Unscripted Chiefs: “Don’t Be Derivative” – Reality TV Summit

The leading unscripted decision makers across the broadcast networks and major streamers gathered Friday at Deadline’s inaugural Reality TV Summit, where they talked up the health of the genre and called on producers to bring them ideas that weren’t “derivative.” Netflix’s VP ...

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

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Paramount Projects ‘Significantly’ Lower Theatrical Revenue Overall in 2026 Despite More Titles; CEO David Ellison Reiterates Plan for 30-Film Annual Slate With Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance has nearly doubled its theatrical-film slate in 2026 — but it will see “significantly” lower box office revenue overall from those movies, according to the company. David Ellison, Paramount Skydance’s chairman and chief executive officer, said the company is...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is experimenting with a policy that has drawn national attention and local skepticism: providing cash compensation to people confined in the Allegheny County Jail in the city of Pittsburgh. The funds include monthly disbursements to all those in...

Phys.org reports: Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in... — this opens new research frontiers.

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New insight could change how we break down 'forever chemicals'

PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," are notoriously difficult to remove from the environment. Their extreme chemical stability means they can persist in water and the human body for decades, creating a major global pollution challenge. Now, researchers have made an importa...

Why it matters: New insight could change how we break down... advances our understanding of the world.

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Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Reach Settlement

Their long-running legal battle was tied to allegations of misconduct that arose on the set of It Ends With Us. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Reach Settlement Eddie Fu and Jonah Krueger

Why it matters: Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Reach Settlement taps into a cultural moment.

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Invisible at the curb: New 3D model maps reveal hidden ultrafine traffic particle hotspots

A National Taiwan University study shows that traffic particles can create sharply localized exposure hotspots near busy roads, intersections and elevated corridors. The findings suggest that targeted street-level planning may better protect children and other vulnerable group...

Why it matters: Invisible at the curb: New 3D model maps... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Synchrotron X-rays uncover hidden protein binding sites, enabling two new functions

Using bright X-rays from the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), researchers pioneered an innovative approach to designing proteins with targeted functions. Their method generated new insights th...

Why it matters: Synchrotron X-rays uncover hidden protein binding sites, enabling... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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The Sideload 032: Why your next phone might be a downgrade

Welcome to episode 32 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes YouTuber and podcaster Steve Radochia back to the show to take a deep dive on Motorola’s latest Razrs. What does it mean for the industry — and for your next phone — when price hikes start be...

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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