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  1. ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Sally Field And Lewis Pullman Bond Over A Cranky Octopus In Funny, Wise And Moving Book AdaptationDeadline
  2. Indie publisher New Blood has listened to over 1,000 voicemails left on its old-school tip line, including suggestions like 'you ever think about making a game where you fight bugs?'PC Gamer
  3. Coinbase posts steep first-quarter loss after slide in crypto prices; shares fall 4%CNBC
  4. Corning CEO to Cramer: Deals with 2 unnamed hyperscalers 'larger' than $6B Meta pactCNBC
  5. U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot firstCNBC
  6. Taylor Swift’s Attorneys Fire Back in Trademark Lawsuit, Calling Ex-Vegas Showgirl’s Claims of Infringement ‘Absurd’Variety
  7. Sharper brains switch to a 'not what you know, but who you know' mindset online and on social media, study showsPhys.org
  8. Ariana Grande Was ‘Too Shy’ to Make New Album ‘Petal’ Before, Then She Thought: ‘F-ck It’Rolling Stone
  9. iam8bit recorded a jazzy Persona album for the series' 30thEngadget
  10. WMG Revenue Jumps 17% to $1.7B on Major Q1 Releases From Bruno Mars, sombr & MoreBillboard

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‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Sally Field And Lewis Pullman Bond Over A Cranky Octopus In Funny, Wise And Moving Book Adaptation

Deadline · 2026-05-07 22:59
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Indie publisher New Blood has listened to over 1,000 voicemails left on its old-school tip line, including suggestions like 'you ever think about making a game where you fight bugs?'

PC Gamer · 2026-05-07 22:57
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Taylor Swift’s Attorneys Fire Back in Trademark Lawsuit, Calling Ex-Vegas Showgirl’s Claims of Infringement ‘Absurd’

Variety · 2026-05-07 22:41
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Sharper brains switch to a 'not what you know, but who you know' mindset online and on social media, study shows

Phys.org · 2026-05-07 22:40

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‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Sally Field And Lewis Pullman Bond Over A Cranky Octopus In Funny, Wise And Moving Book Adaptation

Netflix is back in the octopus business. After winning the Best Documentary Feature Oscar for 2020’s My Octopus Teacher, the streamer has now gone the narrative route with a screen adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. Only this time th...

The big picture: ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Sally Field And Lewis... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Taylor Swift’s Attorneys Fire Back in Trademark Lawsuit, Calling Ex-Vegas Showgirl’s Claims of Infringement ‘Absurd’

Taylor Swift’s attorneys have slapped back at a lawsuit filed by a former Las Vegas showgirl who claims that the pop superstar’s “The Life of a Showgirl” album title infringes on her trademark for the phrase “Confessions of a Showgirl.” The lawyers call the argument that there...

Variety reports: Taylor Swift’s Attorneys Fire Back in Trademark Lawsuit,... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Sharper brains switch to a 'not what you know, but who you know' mindset online and on social media, study shows

Forming social connections online and via social media reduces how much people engage with and learn from the content posted but significantly boosts their networking performance, according to new research. The study, published in Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, led...

The big picture: Sharper brains switch to a 'not what you... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Canvas login portals hacked in mass ShinyHunters extortion campaign

The ShinyHunters extortion gang has breached education technology giant Instructure again, this time exploiting another vulnerability to deface Canvas login portals for hundreds of colleges and universities. [...]

The big picture: Canvas login portals hacked in mass ShinyHunters extortion... — highlights growing cyber threats.

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Mechanical method unlocks sunlight-driven wastewater cleanup

University of Birmingham researchers have demonstrated a new method to break down toxic pollutants in wastewater, using sunlight and molecular-thin catalysts created using an innovative "mechanical" approach. Non-degradable dyes originating from industries such as textiles, co...

Phys.org reports: Mechanical method unlocks sunlight-driven wastewater cleanup — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Golden Globes Lays Out AI Rules For Submissions, Noting Usage “Does Not Automatically Disqualify”

With the 84th Golden Globes shaping up for next January, the awards show is confronting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) with new eligibility rules. On Thursday, the Golden Globe Awards explained that the use of AI or GenAI “does not automatically disqualify” submission...

Deadline reports: Golden Globes Lays Out AI Rules For Submissions,... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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IREN inks AI infrastructure deal with Nvidia

Data center operator IREN announced a partnership with semiconductor giant Nvidia.

The big picture: IREN inks AI infrastructure deal with Nvidia — hints at where the money is moving.

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‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Composer Tyler Strickland On Using French Horn To Depict Comedy Icon “As A Soldier Going Through This Battle Of Life” – Sound & Screen TV

The secret to making a documentary worthy of comedy legend John Candy was to lean into the magic he created on screen in films that include Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Uncle Buck, Spaceballs and Splash. The final product resulted in John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Coli...

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

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OpenAI launches new voice intelligence features in its API

The new features could be handy for customer service systems, but OpenAI says they have applications that work across a variety of other fields, including education and creator platforms.

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

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Eating eggs could cut Alzheimer’s risk by 27%

Eating eggs might do more than just start your day—it could help protect your brain. Researchers found that people 65 and older who eat eggs regularly have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, with daily or near-daily consumption linked to up to a 27% ...

The big picture: Eating eggs could cut Alzheimer’s risk by 27% — advances our understanding of the world.

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Apple expands environmental initiatives in India with new partnerships

Apple announced today an expansion of its environmental initiatives in India, with three projects focused on clean energy, plastic pollution, and green entrepreneurship. Here are the details. more…

The big picture: Apple expands environmental initiatives in India with new... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Harmless viruses trap Salmonella on flexible polymer in portable microfluidic sensor

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have developed a solid polymer coated with harmless viruses to detect the bacteria Salmonella enterica (S. enterica), an advance that could lead to new ways of finding contamination in the food supply. The work is published ...

Phys.org reports: Harmless viruses trap Salmonella on flexible polymer in... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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New TCLBanker malware self-spreads over WhatsApp and Outlook

A new trojan named TCLBanker, which targets 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms, uses a trojanized MSI installer for Logitech AI Prompt Builder to infect systems. [...]

Why it matters: New TCLBanker malware self-spreads over WhatsApp and Outlook should prompt a review of your own security.

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LightSeek Foundation Releases TokenSpeed, an Open-Source LLM Inference Engine Targeting TensorRT-LLM-Level Performance for Agentic Workloads

Inference efficiency has quietly become one of the most consequential bottlenecks in AI deployment. As agentic coding systems such as Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor scale from developer tools to infrastructure powering software development at large, the underlying inference en...

Why it matters: LightSeek Foundation Releases TokenSpeed, an Open-Source LLM Inference... marks a new chapter in AI development.

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‘Fiume O Morte!’ Wins First Ever FIPRESCI Documentary Grand Prix, Triumphing Over Oscar Winner And Oscar Nominee

FIPRESCI, the international critics group, named Fiume o morte! the best documentary of 2025, beating out Oscar winner Mr. Nobody Against Putin and Oscar nominee The Perfect Neighbor. The announcement of the inaugural FIPRESCI Documentary Grand Prix was made on the opening nig...

Deadline reports: ‘Fiume O Morte!’ Wins First Ever FIPRESCI Documentary... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Scientists uncover hidden parasite diversity in barb fish from the Sea of Galilee

When most people think about biodiversity in lakes and rivers, they imagine fish, plants, or perhaps birds and amphibians. But beneath the surface exists another world that often goes unnoticed: microscopic parasites that quietly shape aquatic ecosystems in ways scientists are...

Phys.org reports: Scientists uncover hidden parasite diversity in barb fish... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Pilot whales are already 'shouting' at full volume, but one busy waterway is pushing them to the edge

With over 60,000 ships passing through the Strait of Gibraltar each year, this stretch between the Atlantic and Mediterranean is one of the busiest waterways on the planet. This narrow strip of water is also home to a critically endangered population of long-finned pilot whale...

Phys.org reports: Pilot whales are already 'shouting' at full volume,... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Treaty Oak Revival Expand 2026 “West Texas Degenerate Tour”

The second US leg features stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Austin, and more. Treaty Oak Revival Expand 2026 “West Texas Degenerate Tour” Alex Krinsky

The big picture: Treaty Oak Revival Expand 2026 “West Texas Degenerate... — could define this era of music.

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Still hoping to snag a Steam Controller after it sold out? You'll have to literally join a queue to get one

Been a bit of a week for the Steam Controller, 'ey? It launched earlier this week sans console, only for Valve and everyone else to find that it pretty much immediately sold out. Tech scarcity? Who could have seen that one coming, even for something as simple as a controller! ...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Still hoping to snag a Steam Controller after... — this signals what players want next.

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Webb space telescope finds a giant galaxy that doesn’t spin

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted something that shouldn’t exist—at least not so early in the universe. A massive galaxy, formed less than 2 billion years after the Big Bang, appears to have no rotation at all, a trait usually seen only in much olde...

ScienceDaily reports: Webb space telescope finds a giant galaxy that... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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The 'nostalgia effect': Scientists produce less disruptive work as they age

You probably know that Einstein changed the face of physics with his theory of relativity in his twenties. What you may not know is that he spent his later career on a crusade against quantum mechanics, the model that would go on to drive the next century of advances in the fi...

The big picture: The 'nostalgia effect': Scientists produce less disruptive work... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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The Fog Of More: Nexstar’s Efforts To Bulk Up Run Into Legal, Regulatory And Wall Street Uncertainty

When Nexstar CEO Perry Sook opened an investor call on Thursday, he referred to the company’s merger situation with Tegna as “unusual.” That sounds like an understatement. The company’s hopes of becoming a broadcaster behemoth, with almost 260 stations covering 80% of the coun...

The big picture: The Fog Of More: Nexstar’s Efforts To Bulk... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Gmail adds AI Inbox to the bottom bar as Help me write becomes more personal

After its introduction on the web, AI Inbox is coming to Gmail for Android and iOS. In the navigation drawer, “AI Inbox” appears below Inbox, just like on desktop. The more notable access point is in Gmail’s bottom bar. more…

9to5Google reports: Gmail adds AI Inbox to the bottom bar... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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‘Wednesday’ Composer Chris Bacon On The First Piece Of Advice Tim Burton Gave Him For The Score – Sound & Screen TV

“One of the very first things that Tim [Burton] said when we started was ‘don’t make this funny’,” Wednesday composer Chris Bacon said about the musical direction he got from the series’ Oscar-nominated director and executive producer. “It’s a funny show, but Tim Burton, he wa...

The big picture: ‘Wednesday’ Composer Chris Bacon On The First Piece... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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How soil bacteria help plants defend themselves against disease

A study led by researchers at the University of Liège reveals the mechanism by which surfactin, a molecule produced by beneficial soil bacteria, activates plants' immune defenses. This mechanism, distinct from the classical paradigm of immune recognition, relies on direct inte...

Why it matters: How soil bacteria help plants defend themselves against... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Bumble is officially killing the swipe

Bumble's founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd said that Bumble is saying goodbye to the swipe.

Mashable reports: Bumble is officially killing the swipe — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Stephen Colbert’s Final Weeks: David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver to Hit ‘Late Show’ Before Last Episode

Stephen Colbert has set an all-star lineup of late-night hosts as some of his final guests on “The Late Show,” which will conclude on May 21 after being canceled by CBS last year. On May 11, Colbert will interview Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver. As the...

The big picture: Stephen Colbert’s Final Weeks: David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel,... — is generating industry buzz.

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Mark Ruffalo Notes Many “Were Afraid” To Sign Letter Opposing Paramount-Warner Bros Merger: “Not Unjustified”

Despite uniting nearly 5,000 signatories against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, Mark Ruffalo is fighting just as hard for those in Hollywood who wouldn’t sign the recent open letter. The 4x Oscar nominee recently noted that there is “a deep, ugly and pervasive fear of spea...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Trump set to invite Tim Cook and other CEOs to upcoming China trip

Semafor reports that Tim Cook is among the CEOs likely to be invited to an upcoming trip to China. Whether he goes could shape his remaining months as Apple’s CEO. Here are the details. more…

The big picture: Trump set to invite Tim Cook and other... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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“Total Eclipse Of The Heart” Singer Bonnie Tyler Placed In Medically Induced Coma As “Very Guarded” Condition Worsens – Reports

Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has been placed in a medically induced coma at a Portugal hospital, according to local news outlets there, with her condition “very guarded” following earlier reports of recovery. The 74-year-old Tyler was been hospitalized in Far...

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

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Orlando Von Einsiedel’s ‘The Cycle Of Love’, Exec Produced By Priyanka Chopra, Gets U.S. Deal; Dogwoof Locks In Overseas Pacts

EXCLUSIVE: Variance Films has boarded The Cycle Of Love, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel (Virunga), for theatrical distribution in the U.S. this August.   Exec-produced by Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, the film charts the “true story of PK, a 23-year-old str...

Why it matters: Orlando Von Einsiedel’s ‘The Cycle Of Love’, Exec... is generating industry buzz.

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Novel nanoparticle therapy using manganese could improve cancer treatment

A research team led by the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed a new type of nanoparticle therapy that could make cancer immunotherapy safer and more effective. The researchers say they've created a pro...

The big picture: Novel nanoparticle therapy using manganese could improve cancer... — opens new research frontiers.

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Path of Exile 2 aims for a full 1.0 release this year, but not all of the promised character classes will make it

Grinding Gear Games plans to release Path of Exile 2 in full - in version 1.0 - this year. Game director and studio co-founder Jonathan Rogers revealed this intention during a press briefing detailing the game's final early access patch, 0.5.0, Return of the Ancients, due end ...

The big picture: Path of Exile 2 aims for a full... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Canvas is down as ShinyHunters threatens to leak schools’ data

The Instructure-owned learning management platform, Canvas, is down after recently confirming a massive data breach that impacted student names, email addresses, ID numbers, and messages. Students attempting to access the system on Thursday saw a message from the hacking group...

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

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9to5Mac Daily: May 7, 2026 – MacBook Neo production rumors, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easie...

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

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Logitech announces two new keyboard cases for iPad

Logitech today iPad (10th generation): the Rugged Combo 4c and Rugged Combo 4c Touch. In a press release, Logitech touts that these new cases offer a “fully sealed keyboard and a versatile USB-C port that enables students to charge iPad and use a wired headset at the same t...

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Ultrasound waves rupture COVID-19 and flu viruses without damaging cells

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have discovered that high-frequency ultrasound waves similar to those used in medical exams can eliminate viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H1N1 without damaging human cells. In an article published in Scientific Reports,...

The big picture: Ultrasound waves rupture COVID-19 and flu viruses without... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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A targeted 'off switch' in a plant's egg cell speeds up the breeding process

An international research team led by the IPK Leibniz Institute has succeeded in generating haploids in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana very efficiently. This process involves degrading a specific protein in the centromere. The study's findings, published in the journal P...

Phys.org reports: A targeted 'off switch' in a plant's egg... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Cannes-Bound ‘Groundswell’ To Premiere On Prime Video In June; Demi Moore & Woody Harrelson E.P. “How-To Guide To Fix The Planet”

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video today released the first images from its upcoming documentary Groundswell, showing executive producer Demi Moore with directors Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, as well as fellow E.P. Woody Harrelson in the recording booth. Moore and Harrelson n...

Deadline reports: Cannes-Bound ‘Groundswell’ To Premiere On Prime Video In... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Anthropic and Elon Musk Strike Unexpected Data Center Deal

The Claude maker needs all the computing capacity it can get, and SpaceX's controversial Memphis facility apparently has it.

CNET reports: Anthropic and Elon Musk Strike Unexpected Data Center... — this could change how developers build software.

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David Archuleta Says ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Song “Wish That You Were Me” Was Designed To Get Under Mabel’s Skin – Sound & Screen TV

Singer David Archuleta shared the funny inspiration behind his song “Wish That You Were Me,” which was featured on the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building in Season 5. “Showrunner John Hoffman reached out and said, ‘Hey, I would like for you to write a song.’ He wa...

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

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Starz Exits Universal Pay-2 Output Deal As It Revisits Content Costs, CEO Says Films “Heavily Watched” On Amazon Before They Arrive

Starz CEO Jeff Hirsch said the company has exited its output deal with Universal as it revisits content costs a year into its run as a standalone. “Today, we are announcing that we have exited our Pay 2 agreement with Universal. The Universal titles, which we originally planne...

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

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‘Yellowstone’ Actress Q’orianka Kilcher Sues James Cameron and Disney Over Unauthorized Use of Likeness in ‘Avatar’

Kilcher alleges that the director extracted her facial features after seeing her performance in a 2005 film, which she appeared in when she was 14, for use as the basis of the Neytiri character.

The big picture: ‘Yellowstone’ Actress Q’orianka Kilcher Sues James Cameron and... — is generating industry buzz.

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Ancient soil temperatures may have steered millet farming across Neolithic East Asia

Millet has been an important crop in East Asia for much of the Holocene, a period beginning about 11,700 years ago. To better understand how environmental conditions may have shaped the development of millet agriculture, researchers from the Institute of Earth Environment of t...

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

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Trump Panel Recommends FEMA Respond to Fewer Disasters

A White House task force called for speeding up aid and responding to fewer disasters. But some of its ideas would require action by Congress to become reality.

Why it matters: Trump Panel Recommends FEMA Respond to Fewer Disasters opens new research frontiers.

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Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground

The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.

The big picture: Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico... — demands attention beyond borders.

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Star Fox and Donkey Kong Bananza reveal new plushies

It’s a big day for Nintendo plushie news as new products for both Star Fox and Donkey Kong Bananza have been revealed. The Star Fox plushies come hot on the heels of yesterday’s new game announcement for Nintendo Switch 2. There’ll be four designs. Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Fal...

Nintendo Everything reports: Star Fox and Donkey Kong Bananza reveal new... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Ultrahigh-energy cosmic messengers may carry ultraheavy secrets

There may be an ultraheavy explanation for the mystery surrounding the origins of the highest-energy particles ever observed. Ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays are particles from space that strike Earth with energies far beyond those reachable by human-made particle accelerators. O...

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

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Next-gen Mars helicopter rotor blades exceed Mach 1

The rotor blades that will carry NASA's next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights broke the sound barrier during March tests at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. Data from the tests, which took place in a special chamber that can simulate enviro...

Why it matters: Next-gen Mars helicopter rotor blades exceed Mach 1 advances our understanding of the world.

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Warner Music Posts $1.7B in Revenue for Q2 in 2026

"Our momentum is building and we are well-positioned to continue delivering long-term value for our artists, songwriters and shareholders," CEO Robert Kyncl said in a statement.

Why it matters: Warner Music Posts $1.7B in Revenue for Q2... could reshape the box office conversation.

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This strange planet pair shouldn’t exist, but it does

A bizarre planetary pairing 190 light-years away is challenging everything astronomers thought they knew about how worlds form. A “lonely” hot Jupiter — typically found without nearby companions — is sharing its system with a smaller mini-Neptune tucked even closer to the star...

ScienceDaily reports: This strange planet pair shouldn’t exist, but it... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Climate-driven extreme fire danger cannot be prevented by carbon neutrality alone, study warns

A new study warns that unless atmospheric carbon is reduced immediately, future summers will become even hotter and future wildfires even more destructive. A research team led by Professor Seung-Ki Min of the Department of Environmental Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang Universit...

Why it matters: Climate-driven extreme fire danger cannot be prevented by... advances our understanding of the world.

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How to Watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ Season 11 Online

With 18 queens competing for the crown, and a $200,000 grand prize on the line, you can stream the season premiere for free with a trial to DirecTV

Rolling Stone reports: How to Watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’... — this is making waves across platforms.

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Apple showcases four new MAMI shorts shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple has published an in-depth look at four emerging filmmakers who used iPhone 17 Pro Max to shoot new short films as part of the latest MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone program. Watch them below. more…

9to5Mac reports: Apple showcases four new MAMI shorts shot on... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Gaming monkeys' curiosity: Japanese macaques actively explore moderately uncertain stimuli

The intrinsic information-seeking impulse we call curiosity is independent of extrinsic rewards, such as food or mating opportunities. Curiosity is purely the pursuit of understanding the unknown, driving both humans and animals to explore their environments. Still, certain st...

Why it matters: Gaming monkeys' curiosity: Japanese macaques actively explore moderately... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Q&A: The political calculus—and actual math—of gerrymandering

On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's voting map on the basis that the state had illegally used race as a consideration when it created a new majority-Black district. Observers say the ruling could have major implications across the country for how future...

Why it matters: Q&A: The political calculus—and actual math—of gerrymandering adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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New Pride wallpapers, $599 Mac mini goes away, Apple earnings call tidbits

Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $5...

The big picture: New Pride wallpapers, $599 Mac mini goes away,... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome

Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.

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

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The World of Darkness grows bigger with a first look at Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish and a Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn reveal

Lucky you! You've got a look at two World of Darkness games in one today (that's the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, for those asking). First is one we already knew about, Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish (is it also a World of Darkness requirement for the secondary subtitl...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: The World of Darkness grows bigger with a... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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This single-step Apple Shortcut might quickly become your new favorite

Apple’s Shortcuts app offers tremendous power, especially with iOS 26’s additions around AI. But my own most-used shortcuts tend to be extremely simple, including one shared by Quinn Nelson for opening an app’s settings. more…

Why it matters: This single-step Apple Shortcut might quickly become your... could change how developers build software.

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Who Should Host the Emmys on NBC? Keke Palmer, Alan Cumming or — Wait for It — the Cast of ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’

It’s a make-or-break year for the Primetime Emmys. After NBC broadcasts the 78th Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, the current four-network “wheel deal” — in which ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox take turns airing the annual event — expires. As of now, no renewal is in place, meaning we still do...

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

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More than one in three Norwegian dogs shows signs of tick-borne disease

Ph.D. student Hanne Kloster at the University of Agder (UiA) is behind the first Norwegian study to look at three tick-borne diseases in dogs simultaneously, covering the whole country. The paper is published in the journal Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica.

Why it matters: More than one in three Norwegian dogs shows... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Quantum metallurgy: Electron crystals deform and melt

In a process analogous to how solids melt into liquids, the electrons in many different metals form crystal-like patterns that can deform and melt, opening new pathways for neuromorphic computing and superconductors, University of Michigan Engineering researchers have found.

Phys.org reports: Quantum metallurgy: Electron crystals deform and melt — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Phoebe Bridgers Is Coming Back to Earth in 2026

Singer-songwriter will play her first solo show since 2023 at a New Mexico club

The big picture: Phoebe Bridgers Is Coming Back to Earth in... — shows where the music business is headed.

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Starz Ends Universal Output Deal, Citing Lower-Than-Projected Viewership

Starz reported first-quarter 2026 earnings Thursday revealing wider losses, largely due to content-impairment charges — but the media company gave indications it’s improving its financial position one year out from its spinoff from Lionsgate. During a call with analysts later ...

Variety reports: Starz Ends Universal Output Deal, Citing Lower-Than-Projected Viewership — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Hayley Williams Launches Second Tour of 2026

“The Hayley Williams Show” will hit at least two dozens cities across North and South America

Why it matters: Hayley Williams Launches Second Tour of 2026 could define this era of music.

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