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  1. Kanye Denies Stonewalling Musicians at ‘Hurricane’ Copyright TrialRolling Stone
  2. Atari just bought the rights to the big daddy of PC RPGs, and a reissue campaign is afootPC Gamer
  3. KJ Apa Calls Out Mr. Fantasy For Stealing His Image: “F***ing Liar and a Thief”Hollywood Reporter
  4. ‘9-1-1: Nashville’s LeAnn Rimes Shoots Down Rumors Of Joining ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’: “No Housewives For Me”Deadline
  5. Oil rises as U.S.-Iran tensions keep traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risksCNBC
  6. Austin City Limits to Induct Brandi Carlile Into Hall of FameBillboard
  7. vm2 Node.js Library Vulnerabilities Enable Sandbox Escape and Arbitrary Code ExecutionThe Hacker News
  8. Listen to Father John Misty’s New Song “The Payoff”Pitchfork
  9. Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'BBC World
  10. With a peak player count of 14.2 million, 99 Nights in the Forest has an audience other multiplayer games would kill for: 'To find these behemoth playerbases you need to be on a platform like Roblox'PC Gamer

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‘9-1-1: Nashville’s LeAnn Rimes Shoots Down Rumors Of Joining ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’: “No Housewives For Me”

LeAnn Rimes will not be holding a diamond anytime soon, as she shoots down rumors she’s joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The 9-1-1: Nashville star took to social media to debunk the reports and clarify that playing Dixie in the ABC drama is enough drama for her. “...

Why it matters: ‘9-1-1: Nashville’s LeAnn Rimes Shoots Down Rumors Of... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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vm2 Node.js Library Vulnerabilities Enable Sandbox Escape and Arbitrary Code Execution

A dozen critical security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the vm2 Node.js library that could be exploited by bad actors to break out of the sandbox and execute arbitrary code on susceptible systems. vm2 is an open-source library used to run untrusted JavaScript code ins...

Why it matters: vm2 Node.js Library Vulnerabilities Enable Sandbox Escape and... highlights growing cyber threats.

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No Doubt Set List: Every Song Played at Sphere Residency Opener in Las Vegas (UPDATING LIVE)

No Doubt kicked off their Las Vegas residency tonight at Sphere, giving a first look at what to expect from the 12 shows they have booked at the venue. The quartet, consisting of Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young, initially announced the run of shows at Sph...

Why it matters: No Doubt Set List: Every Song Played at... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘The Boys’ Creator Eric Kripke Fires Back at Fans Who Complain the Final Season Has Too Many ‘Filler Episodes’: ‘Are You Expecting a Huge Battle Scene Every Episode?’

“The Boys” creator Eric Kripke recently fired back at fans who complained that there are too many “filler episodes” in the fifth and final season of Prime Video’s superhero satire. “None of the things that happen in the last few episodes will matter if you don’t flesh out the ...

Why it matters: ‘The Boys’ Creator Eric Kripke Fires Back at... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Yakuza and Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio finally gives Stranger Than Heaven a release window

At this evening's Xbox Presents, which was dedicated entirely to Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Stranger Than Heaven, we finally learned when the anticipated action-RPG will launch. At the end of a 30-minute presentation diving into the game's story, combat systems, and characters, th...

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

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Stranger Than Heaven's new combat system sounds pretty complicated, but looks absolutely amazing

At this evening's (or morning's, depending on how you look at things) Xbox Presents, we got a very in-depth look at Ryu Ga Gotoku's upcoming title, Stranger Than Heaven. The game, which takes place in five different eras of modern Japanese history - that's 1915, 1929, 1943, 19...

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

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Director Joe Russo Says Spoilers Are ‘Over-Policed’: ‘People Are Anxious About Engaging With Anything’

Joe Russo, one-half of the directing duo behind “Avengers: Doomsday,” recently told Metro that he thinks spoilers are “over-policed” online to the point that fans are scared to engage with any material surrounding a film before it hits the big screen. “On one hand, audiences w...

Why it matters: ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Director Joe Russo Says Spoilers Are... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Scientists reverse diabetes in mice with lab-grown insulin cells

Scientists in Sweden have taken a major step toward a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by developing a more reliable way to create insulin-producing cells from human stem cells. These lab-grown cells not only respond strongly to glucose but were also able to restore blood su...

Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this opens new research frontiers.

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Google rolling out a really vibrant Search Live redesign

After refreshing AI Mode’s interface, Google is now rolling out a fullscreen redesign for Search Live that is quite vibrant. more…

The big picture: Google rolling out a really vibrant Search Live... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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iHeartCountry Festival 2026: See Backstage Photos

Artists including Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green and Carly Pearce brought memorable performances to this year's iHeartCountry Festival.

Billboard reports: iHeartCountry Festival 2026: See Backstage Photos — this taps into a cultural moment.

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Video: Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Star Fox 64 graphics comparison

A new graphics comparison is available for the new Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 remake and the Star Fox 64 original. Just a few hours ago, it was revealed that a remake of the N64 classic is in the works. Obviously, one of the highlights of the new version is the overhauled grap...

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

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Fitness Boxing 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition announced

Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is on the way, Imagineer has revealed. A release is set for July 16, 2026. Nintendo will be handling the game outside of Japan once again. New features are included such as “Camera Play” and “Share Communicati...

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

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 7, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Why it matters: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 7, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1783 on May 7 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

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Eric Kripke Responds To ‘The Boys’ Fan Complaints About “Filler Episodes”: “You’re Just Watching The Wrong Show”

As The Boys heads into its final two episodes, Eric Kripke is stressing the importance of concluding every character’s story. The creator of the Prime Video series recently responded to social media complaints about “filler episodes” in the fifth and final season of the comic ...

The big picture: Eric Kripke Responds To ‘The Boys’ Fan Complaints... — is generating industry buzz.

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Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television Underway With Music Taking Awards Season’s Center Stage

The latest edition of Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television event is underway Wednesday evening, bringing into focus one of the most vital and yet often unseen elements of storytelling: music. From sweeping, orchestral themes to more intimate, character-driven pieces, a project...

Why it matters: Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television Underway With Music... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Foster Dade’ Not Moving Forward At Hulu, YA Pilot Is Being Shopped By Warner Bros. Television

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu has passed on its YA drama pilot Foster Dade, from Greg Berlanti, Bash Doran, Warner Bros. Television and studio-based Berlanti Productions. The project already is being shopped to other platforms by the studio, which remains high on the pilot, sources said. Ba...

Why it matters: ‘Foster Dade’ Not Moving Forward At Hulu, YA... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream icons added to Nintendo Switch Online

April 15: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is here, and Nintendo is celebrating with some new icons on Switch Online. They can be claimed on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 now with an active membership. Per usual, icons are available for characters, backgrounds, and frames....

The big picture: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream icons added to... — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Top Helmers Sip and Dish at the Variety High Tea Celebrating Female Directors

Top helmers and other industry insiders gathered May 5 in West Hollywood to sip and dish at the Variety High Tea Celebrating Female Directors. The invitation-only gathering brought together a group of production professionals who were treated to sandwiches, tea cakes and extre...

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

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Is ‘The Valley’ Boring Without Jax Taylor? Some Bravo Fans Think So

A year ago, viewers demanded for Jax’s removal from the cast of the ‘Vanderpump Rules’ spinoff. Now, discourse surrounding the series has critiqued it for lacking content — and some believe that’s because of his absence.

The big picture: Is ‘The Valley’ Boring Without Jax Taylor? Some... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Scientists finally solve 40-year-old physics puzzle about how things grow

In a major breakthrough, scientists have experimentally confirmed a universal growth law in two dimensions using a quantum system of fleeting light–matter particles. The finding strengthens the idea that wildly different processes—from crystals to living systems—may all follow...

The big picture: Scientists finally solve 40-year-old physics puzzle about how... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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James Cameron and Walt Disney Company Sued Over Unauthorized Use of Actress’ Likeness in ‘Avatar’

Director James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company have been sued for unauthorized use of an Indigenous actress’ likeness without her knowledge and consent. In the complaint, obtained by Variety, actress Q’orianka Kilcher alleges that when she was 14 and had recently appeared ...

Variety reports: James Cameron and Walt Disney Company Sued Over... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Greek Theater Audience Loves ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse 40th Anniversary’ Show So Much, They Want to Marry It

It was an “I know you’re bittersweet, but what am I?” evening. The annual Netflix Is a Joke festival kicked off Monday night at L.A.’s Greek Theatre with a “Pee-wee’s Playhouse 40th Anniversary” show , featuring comics and musicians paying tribute to a Saturday morning kids’ s...

Why it matters: Greek Theater Audience Loves ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse 40th Anniversary’... could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Producer Jane Tranter on Mary’s ‘Emotional Resonance’ and Eyeing Austen’s Other Overlooked Characters for Screen

For a long time period dramas were in the doldrums. Now, between the success of “Wuthering Heights,” Netflix’s upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” and of course “Bridgerton” going from strength to strength, there’s a surplus of bonnets and bosoms on screen. Now comes “The Other Ben...

The big picture: ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Producer Jane Tranter on... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Stranger than Heaven, out this winter, sees the Yakuza devs blend Snoop Dogg into a musical adventure/Tojo Clan origin story that looks fascinatingly quirky

Right. So. Stranger Than Heaven, the Like A Dragon/Yakuza devs' hop through different decades of 20th century Japanese history? Snoop Dogg's in it. And, also, it's telling the story of how the Tojo Clan - the famous yakuza group Kazuma Kiryu belongs to - came to be founded. Oh...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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‘The Last One for the Road’ Sweeps Italy’s David di Donatello Awards, Winning Eight Statuettes

Francesco Sossai’s sophomore feature “The Last One for the Road,” which launched from Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, is the big winner of Italy’s David di Donatello Awards, the country’s top film prizes. “For the Road” is a quirky drama that follows two broke 50-somethings who are...

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

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Google preps ‘Gemini Agent’ as your ’24/7 digital partner’

With the launch of Gemini 3 last November, Google introduced “Gemini Agent” as an “experimental feature that handles multi-step tasks.” It’s due for a big upgrade, according to a new report and strings this week.  more…

9to5Google reports: Google preps ‘Gemini Agent’ as your ’24/7 digital... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Theo Jones Promoted to Creative Director of AI at Framestore

Theo Jones has been promoted to the newly created role of creator director of AI at Framestore, the creative studio announced Wednesday. In the role, Jones will manage the rollout of Futon, a new platform from the company “designed to integrate cutting-edge Machine Learning (M...

The big picture: Theo Jones Promoted to Creative Director of AI... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Includes Goofy Michael Caine Tweet Reference

Later this month, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is going to mash-up aspects of the iconic hero's comic book, TV, and movie incarnations into a single story. Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is also heavily referenced in the game, including a callback to the fir...

The big picture: Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Includes... — signals what players want next.

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Magnetic 'super lenses' open new window on high-temperature superconductors

An international research team, including scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), has achieved a methodological breakthrough in the study of superhydrides, a promising class of superconductors. For the first time, the team succeeded in analyzing lantha...

Why it matters: Magnetic 'super lenses' open new window on high-temperature... opens new research frontiers.

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Pokemon Go: Choose Your Path Timed Research Rewards And Bonuses

Pokemon Go's next week-long event, the Spring Marathon, doesn't kick off until May 12, but there's a new Timed Research quest to complete in the meantime. The Choose Your Path Timed Research is currently available until May 11, and it offers some enticing rewards, including a ...

Why it matters: Pokemon Go: Choose Your Path Timed Research Rewards... is generating hype in the community.

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Musk’s biggest loyalist became his biggest liability

I sat down in the Musk v. Altman trial courtroom today, painfully aware that no one was going to ask Shivon Zilis the question on everyone's minds: Girl, what the fuck are you doing? Zilis, who testified under oath that she is the mother of four of Musk's children, was… what's...

Why it matters: Musk’s biggest loyalist became his biggest liability signals a shift in how we use technology.

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David Di Donatello Awards: Feel-Good Movie ‘The Last One For The Road’ Sweeps Board To Win Best Film & Director

Francesco Sossai’s comedy-drama The Last One for the Road swept the board at the 71st edition of Italy‘s David di Donatello Awards at Rome’s Cinecittà studios on Wednesday, winning in eight categories including Best Film and Director. The road movie, which premiered in Un Cert...

Why it matters: David Di Donatello Awards: Feel-Good Movie ‘The Last... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Stranger Than Heaven Is A Yakuza Prequel With A Star-Studded Cast

Stranger than Heaven has been garnering plenty of interest since its debut at 2024's The Game Awards as Project Century. While other short teaser trailers have been shown since, today we got our first look at the broader game in the Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger th...

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

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Hourglass nanographenes unlock strong, robust multi-spin entanglement

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and collaborators have developed a predictive design strategy for creating graphene-like molecules with multiple interacting spins and enhanced resilience to magnetic perturbations, opening new avenues for molecular-s...

Why it matters: Hourglass nanographenes unlock strong, robust multi-spin entanglement advances our understanding of the world.

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Adrien Brody & Rachel Zegler To Lead Karim Aïnouz’s ‘Last Dance’ With Ben Platt Co-Starring & Writing Original Music & ‘Evita’ Star Zegler Singing; FilmNation Launching For Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) and Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) have been set to star in Brazilian filmmaker and Cannes habitué Karim Aïnouz’s (Firebrand) father-daughter story Last Dance. Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Ben ...

Deadline reports: Adrien Brody & Rachel Zegler To Lead Karim... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Antimalarial drug hunt uncovers enzyme target with potent new inhibitors

Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Leeds (UK) have made a significant advance in the fight against malaria by uncovering a promising new potential target for drug discovery. The findings, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, provide a powerful new frame...

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

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This town found clean energy deep inside old coal mines

Cumberland, B.C. is reimagining its coal mining past as a clean energy opportunity. Water trapped in abandoned mine tunnels could be used in a geothermal system to heat and cool buildings efficiently and with minimal emissions. The project could lower energy costs, support new...

The big picture: This town found clean energy deep inside old... — opens new research frontiers.

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Sound waves create mist that can act like 'plant sunscreen'

RMIT University researchers have developed a new way to coat fragile surfaces, including living plant leaves, using high‑frequency sound waves to create a fine mist that can act like a plant sunscreen.

The big picture: Sound waves create mist that can act like... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1783 on May 07

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1783 on May 07 appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1783 on... — this taps into a cultural moment.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 07

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1061 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 07 appeared first on NME.

NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 07 — this is making waves across platforms.

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Researchers discover a new pathway to building energy-efficient computing chips

The growing popularity of electronic devices—from fitness trackers and laptops to smartphones—is driving demand for more energy-efficient computing chips. Now, researchers have found a way to change the electronic properties of a common semiconductor material, potentially layi...

Phys.org reports: Researchers discover a new pathway to building energy-efficient... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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A Groq-Powered Agentic Research Assistant with LangGraph, Tool Calling, Sub-Agents, and Agentic Memory: Lets Built It

In this tutorial, we build a Groq-powered agentic research workflow that runs directly using Groq’s free OpenAI-compatible inference endpoint The post A Groq-Powered Agentic Research Assistant with LangGraph, Tool Calling, Sub-Agents, and Agentic Memory: Lets Built It appeared...

MarkTechPost reports: A Groq-Powered Agentic Research Assistant with LangGraph, Tool... — this raises questions about AI's role.

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Rare footage of elusive sea-floor creatures and backward-swimming fish captured by compact video-acoustic system

Arctic glacial fjords are hotspots of marine life, yet their seafloor environments remain some of the least explored regions on Earth. Their extreme remoteness and the technical challenges of deep-water observation have led scientists to rely on indirect measurements like sona...

Why it matters: Rare footage of elusive sea-floor creatures and backward-swimming... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Clean energy's nickel rush is heading straight for some of Earth's richest ecosystems

Meeting future nickel demand for stainless steel and clean energy technologies will require tough decisions with potential environmental trade-offs, a new study has found. Dr. Jayden Hyman from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment led an international analy...

Why it matters: Clean energy's nickel rush is heading straight for... opens new research frontiers.

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Selling yourself short: New research shows how sexualized dating profiles can undermine long-term appeal

New research led by Prof. Gurit Birnbaum, a researcher of sexuality in close relationships at Reichman University's Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, and conducted in collaboration with her graduate student Kobi Zholtack and Prof. Harry Reis of the University of Rochester, e...

Why it matters: Selling yourself short: New research shows how sexualized... advances our understanding of the world.

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Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 boxart, price revealed, official announcement

We have more on the just-announced Switch 2 remake of Star Fox, including the boxart, price, and official announcement from Nintendo. The game’s packaging image is attached below. As for the price, it looks like this one will be on the cheaper side for a Nintendo Switch 2 titl...

Why it matters: Star Fox Nintendo Switch 2 boxart, price revealed,... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Kelly Marie Tran, Ashley Reyes, Jamie Neumann & Ilia Isorelýs Paulino Starring In Noir Thriller ‘Quads & The Kicker’ About Female Poker Grifters

EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Ilia Isorelýs Paulino (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Ashley Reyes (Walker), and Jamie Neumann (The Deuce) are starring in Quads & The Kicker. Ranch Productions has started principal photography on the neo-noir thriller...

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

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Cold-triggered ion channel in bacteria may point to broader temperature-sensing mechanism

All lifeforms need to continuously adapt to temperature changes to survive. Now, Weill Cornell Medicine investigators studying a bacterial protein have identified a new mechanism of sensing cold temperatures. The finding points to the possibility that this same type of mechani...

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

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Dave Chappelle Says the Media Gets His Trans Jokes ‘Wrong’: ‘People Would Think It’s Me vs. the Gay Community. I Never Looked at It Like That’

Dave Chappelle said during a recent episode of the “IMO” podcast that the media gets his comedy “wrong” when covering his transgender jokes. The stand-up legend urged audiences to account for a “margin of error” when watching his sets. “People would think it’s me vs. the gay c...

The big picture: Dave Chappelle Says the Media Gets His Trans... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Apple TV greenlights new project with ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ star

Apple Studios announced today a new action thriller series starring James Marsden (Your Friends & Neighbors, X-Men: Days of Future Past), based on an original idea by ‘Iron Man‘ and ‘Uncharted‘ writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Here are the details. more…

The big picture: Apple TV greenlights new project with ‘Your Friends... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Eugene Mirman Debuts ‘Here Comes the Whimsy’ Special On YouTube A Month After Car Crash

A month after he was hospitalized following a fiery car crash in New Hampshire, Eugene Mirman is back in a joking mood. On Tuesday, the Bob’s Burgers voice actor announced his first stand-up special in a decade, Here Comes the Whimsy, would debut that night on YouTube, now ava...

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

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How higher temperatures can benefit (or devastate) bumble bee populations

New research finds that higher temperatures can actually benefit some bumble bee species—particularly those that make subterranean nests. However, periods of extreme heat appear to offset those benefits, and may contribute to declining bumble bee populations in the southeaster...

The big picture: How higher temperatures can benefit (or devastate) bumble... — opens new research frontiers.

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A study on intergenerational coexistence at a university helps dismantle stereotypes associated with ageism

Two researchers from the Department of Humanities at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have analyzed the experiences of older students in an intergenerational lifelong learning program at UPF. The study helps dismantle stereotypes associated with age and ageism. The older students...

Phys.org reports: A study on intergenerational coexistence at a university... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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A remake of Star Fox 64 is coming to Switch 2 this June

After his unexpected and much-discussed debut in THe Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Fox 'Star FOc' McCloud also gets to appear in his own brand new Switch 2 game. Announced tonight during a very unexpected Nintendo Direct, we got our first look at the title, which is simply called ...

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

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NASA captures wild swirling clouds and rare arctic storm over Alaska

Southern Alaska’s winter finale delivered a spectacular atmospheric display, captured by a NASA satellite. Cold Arctic air flowing over warmer ocean waters created long bands of clouds, swirling vortex patterns, and even a compact polar storm with powerful winds. As the air tr...

ScienceDaily reports: NASA captures wild swirling clouds and rare arctic... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Star Fox For Nintendo Switch 2 Announced

As part of a surprise Direct presentation aired on May 6, Nintendo officially confirmed a Star Fox game for Switch 2. Appropriately enough, it's called … Star Fox, and if you feel like you've played it before, you're not entirely wrong.The Nintendo Switch 2 Star Fox is based o...

Why it matters: Star Fox For Nintendo Switch 2 Announced reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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New NYC Film Commissioner Rafael Espinal Is Wooing Wary Financiers & Frustrated Filmmakers, What’s His Plan? — The Deadline Q&A

New York City’s ambitious administration led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a new Film Commissioner very much in the mold — youthful, aspirational and goal-oriented. Brooklyn-born and raised Rafael Espinal, 41, a Queens College graduate in English and film studies, became New Yor...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Forest Service Research Labs Are Closing

A research lab in Washington State tracks ecological changes in a warming climate and provides scientific guidance for forest managers. It is one of 57 such facilities being shuttered.

The big picture: Forest Service Research Labs Are Closing — advances our understanding of the world.

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A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer

Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.

Bottom line from NY Times Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery]

Like the first preview, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 today does not contain many user-facing changes that would explain the fast two-week turnaround between builds. more…

Why it matters: Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta... could change how developers build software.

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Nintendo announces a new Star Fox for the Switch 2

It turns out Fox McCloud's appearance in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie was a tease of things to come: Nintendo just surprise announced the first new Star Fox game in a decade. The game is called, simply, Star Fox, and it's out very soon, launching on June 25th. Nintendo says th...

Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Nintendo has just revealed Star Fox for Switch 2

Nintendo is releasing Star Fox on Switch 2, the company just announced. The game will be out on June 25, 2026. News about the game just dropped in a brand new Star Fox Direct. Directs are typically announced ahead of time, but this event came out of nowhere. Nintendo is revisi...

The big picture: Nintendo has just revealed Star Fox for Switch... — signals what players want next.

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Gut bacteria reveal hidden evolutionary lineages tied to aging and disease

The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the immune system and metabolism. A research team led by the University of Vienna has used the "reverse ecology" analytical approach to demonstrate that many ...

Phys.org reports: Gut bacteria reveal hidden evolutionary lineages tied to... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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An experiment shows that yellow trout can grow larger than the wild strain

An experiment conducted in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has concluded that yellow trout can grow larger than the wild strain, which is the most commonly farmed phenotype of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). The yellow, cobalt blue, and white phenotypes result from crossi...

Phys.org reports: An experiment shows that yellow trout can grow... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Dynamic catalyst interfaces offer a smarter route for converting CO₂ into formic acid

Electroreduction offers a promising route for converting CO2 into value-added chemicals using renewable electricity. Among the possible products, formic acid is particularly attractive because it is an important chemical feedstock and a potential liquid hydrogen carrier. Howev...

Phys.org reports: Dynamic catalyst interfaces offer a smarter route for... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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