Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet Friday to close out a two-day summit that has featured pageantry and dealmaking.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
President Donald Trump told Fox News that China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, according to a clip that aired Thursday.
Why it matters: China will order 200 Boeing jets, Trump tells... reflects a broader economic trend.
Save big on everything you need for DIY projects and home repairs with these Memorial Day deals on tools from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and more.
The big picture: Home Depot and Lowe's have power tool deals... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Why it matters: South Korea’s Kospi retreats from 8,000 milestone as... could affect investors and consumers alike.
The Motorola Razr Fold faces tough competition from Samsung and Google, but still manages to stand out for these reasons.
The big picture: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Pixel 10... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Resurfaced video shows the guitarist nailing classics like "And Your Bird Can Sing" and "I'm Looking Through You"
Rolling Stone reports: Jack White Can Name Any Beatles Song Within... — this could define this era of music.
Microglia, the immune cells that protect the brain, are thought to maintain a healthy brain environment by removing unwanted substances through dynamic remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton, the cell's internal framework. It has been known that microglia express Hv1/VSOP, a cha...
Phys.org reports: How ion channels inside cells manipulate the cytoskeleton — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.
Why it matters: Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few... may shift market dynamics.
Wearing headphones every day has a greater effect on your ears than you might think. But your devices likely have features to help.
The big picture: Are you following the 60-60 rule with headphone... — could change how developers build software.
The Beatles singer/songwriter will make his fifth appearance as musical guest, almost 46 years to the day after his 1980 SNL debut.
Billboard reports: Will Paul McCartney Perform ‘Despacito’ on ‘SNL’? Will... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The Australian electronic duo feature Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza and Prentiss on the song. The Avalanches Release New Single “Together”: Stream Travis Bland
The big picture: The Avalanches Release New Single “Together”: Stream — shows where the music business is headed.
Steve Schlitz will fill in on guitar. Nick Valensi to Miss The Strokes’ Upcoming Tour Dates Alex Young
Consequence of Sound reports: Nick Valensi to Miss The Strokes’ Upcoming Tour... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The legendary musician previewed his new single from his latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, out May 29
Why it matters: Paul McCartney on New Song ‘Salesman Saint,’ How... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Google Maps works well with default settings, but I like to tighten my privacy and enable a few features to make it better.
ZDNet reports: 10 Google Maps settings I always change to... — this could change how developers build software.
Nintendo just started distribution of a new version 1.0.2 update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Switch. This update is all about bug fixes. With some previous patch notes, Nintendo is cagey about the details. However, this time around, we actually have details about t...
Why it matters: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.2 update out... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Plus, the best streaming deals to catch new episodes for free.
Why it matters: ‘Dutton Ranch’ Premiere: When and Where to Watch... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The reported visit came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.
Why it matters: Cuba says CIA chief visited Havana as energy... may shift market dynamics.
For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in. Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
The latest Razr Fold is a valiant first attempt at a book-style foldable phone, thanks to its stunning displays, stellar cameras, and top-tier hardware.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Cannes Film Festival got off the ground in the French Riviera resort town on Tuesday, bringing the traditional mix of stars and international auteurs to the Croisette. This year will see fewer big American movies, but stars including Scarlett Johansson, Rami Malek, Javier ...
Why it matters: Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Photos may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The U.S. ethanol industry experienced its first major "boom" in the early 2000s, thanks to changes in U.S. energy policies—particularly biofuel mandates—along with the surging crude oil prices and the phaseout of a fuel additive, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE). In response, co...
Why it matters: How did the ethanol boom of the 2000s... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The album features heartfelt collaborations with Bronco, Natalia Lafourcade and more.
Billboard reports: Julieta Venegas Celebrates Her Norteño Roots with Vibrant... — this could define this era of music.
A Taiwanese student experimenting with software-defined radio technology shut down three bullet trains for nearly an hour, leading to an anti-terrorism response.
Why it matters: Taiwan Incident Highlights Cybersecurity Gaps in Rail Systems highlights growing cyber threats.
A federal jury is now deciding whether Elon Musk will win his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman—but the trial has made everyone look bad.
Why it matters: The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman... reshapes the tech landscape.
One might argue that there’s something symbolic in the fact that the two big Hollywood studio titles screening this year at Cannes can’t be found in the Official Competition but are in the repertory Classics section. The first being The Fast and the Furious, which rode into to...
Why it matters: Ken Russell’s Uncensored Version Of ‘The Devils’ Receives... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The successive heat waves that sweep across southern Spain in summer have harmful effects on the entire community that lives there, from humans to the microbes that inhabit the soil. Both share an impressive resilience that has enabled them to survive and adapt, each in its ow...
Why it matters: Soil also suffers from heat waves: Organic waste... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
To paraphrase the famous musical title, a funny thing happened on the way to the upfronts this year. One by one, the four major broadcast network announced their 2026-27 lineups, and each of them featured more scripted series than the current season. The turnaround was so unex...
The big picture: Upfronts 2026: The Year That Scripted Series Made... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: After making an impression as one of the major stand-outs of Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart, put on at the tail-end of Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026, comedian Sheryl Underwood has signed with CAA. Underwood first rose to prominence as a stand-up with appearances on HBO...
Deadline reports: Sheryl Underwood Signs With CAA — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
This week is a great one for Nintendo Switch deals, as you'll find a long list of both games and accessories available at a discount. What's most exciting, however, is that physical preorders for both Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book are $10 off at Amazon. There's al...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
The Queen of World Cup Music teamed up with the Nigerian superstar for a new soccer anthem.
Why it matters: Shakira & Burna Boy Shout Out Soccer Icons... could define this era of music.
Warner Bros. Discovery kicked off its annual upfront event at the Madison Square Garden Theater by paying tribute to the late Ted Turner, who had just died the previous week. Turner, of course, was part of why WBD was even holding an upfront in the first place: Not only was th...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
A 4GB file called weights.bin may be sitting on your hard drive right now, put there by Chrome without your knowledge.
Bottom line from CNET: this is one to watch for the industry.
A new study published in the journal People and Nature reveals a significant gap in public awareness regarding one of the world's most widespread invasive species: the freshwater jellyfish Craspedacusta sowerbii. Despite being present on six continents and well-documented by s...
Phys.org reports: The 'silent' invasion of a widespread freshwater jellyfish... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre, home to the Tony-winning musical, caught fire on May 4 and has remained closed since.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Broadway’s ‘Book of Mormon’ Sets Return Date After... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Bound by a common language and torrid history, 21-year-old Mexican nanny Lucila (Anna Diaz) bristles against her surroundings in Madrid, where she and her younger brother followed their mother from their Mexican hometown. “Ashes” shares these broad strokes with the novel on wh...
The big picture: ‘Ashes’ Review: Diego Luna Helms a Middling, Meandering... — is generating industry buzz.
You can take the villain out of the reality TV show, but looks like Spencer Pratt will always return to his The Hills roots one way or another. To the surprise of absolutely no one, Pratt has signed up for an unscripted series following his bid to be the 44th Mayor of Los Ange...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Another compressed upfronts “week” is in the books, a three-day bender in New York with media and tech companies pitching their wares to advertisers. As with the NFL Draft or a venture capitalist’s early-stage bets, winners and losers can’t be determined overnight. But there a...
The big picture: The Ups & Downs Of Upfronts 2026: Disney... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Gotham City is welcoming a few new faces as production on The Batman: Part II gets underway. After Deadline reported that Sebastian Stan was in talks to join the sequel as Harvey Dent (aka Two-Face) and Scarlett Johansson was also eyeing a role, writer and director Matt Reeves...
The big picture: ‘The Batman Part II’ Casts Brian Tyree Henry,... — is generating industry buzz.
A judge says the R&B star has brought sufficient legal claims over a $700,000 loan balance.
Why it matters: Usher Moves Forward With Restaurant Loan Lawsuit Against... shows where the music business is headed.
Yona Speidel, the Emmy nominated writer and producer formerly known as Our Lady J, recently experienced grief as a Jew for the first time. Just six weeks after converting to Judaism in March and officially changing her name, Speidel marked her late brother’s Yahrzeit (the anni...
Variety reports: Our Lady J Says Revealing She’s Converted to... — this is generating industry buzz.
Bringing back a beloved show for a new run is no easy feat. Does the Cartoon Network classic make it work?
The big picture: ‘Regular Show: The Lost Tapes’ and the Tricky... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The 19-year-old decided to go on a last audition before pausing to focus on acing her A-level exams and getting into college. Well, she booked it.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright Skates Into the... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
In this tutorial, we delve into CuPy as a powerful GPU-accelerated alternative to NumPy for high-performance numerical computing in Python. We start by inspecting the available CUDA device, checking the CuPy version, runtime details, GPU memory, and compute capability so that ...
MarkTechPost reports: A Coding Implementation to Master GPU Computing with... — this raises questions about AI's role.
But former winners Switzerland, Luxembourg and Latvia failed to advance as the suddenly geopolitical contest whittled down Thursday.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
‘The Batman: Part 2″ director Matt Reeves has been rolling out posts on X introducing a number of additions confirmed to be joining Robert Pattinson in the cast of the upcoming sequel. Among the now-confirmed new faces, Reeves announced that Scarlett Johansson has joined the f...
Why it matters: ‘The Batman: Part 2′: Matt Reeves Confirms Bryan... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Gamepads are better, and cheaper, than they've ever been.
Why it matters: Leaked Xbox Elite 3 controller images show at... signals what players want next.
"So to everyone who is gassed up about the new ways you can fake making art, by all means, drive right off that cliff. We're genuinely happy to see you go," the multi-Grammy winner wrote on social media.
The big picture: Jack Antonoff Lambasts AI Music Creators as “Godless... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Musk sued his OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, alleging they had violated a promise to keep their company a nonprofit.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
BBC Tech reports: Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid... — this could change how developers build software.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1791 on May 15 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1791 on... — shows where the music business is headed.
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.
BBC Tech reports: AI could put people off tech jobs and... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1069 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 15 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 15 — is making waves across platforms.
Your personal information, such as phone numbers and addresses, may already be accessible online.
CNET reports: We Got Chatbots to Turn Over Personal Information.... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Two drugmakers, Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro, had asked the Supreme Court to lift an appeals court ban on mifepristone being distributed via mail.
CNBC reports: Supreme Court allows mail-order of abortion pill mifepristone... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Spain, one of the few places in the world where a total solar eclipse will be visible in August, has begun preparations for an event it hopes will shift tourism away from the beaches and toward the countryside.
The big picture: Spain gears up for August total solar eclipse — advances our understanding of the world.
Conservatives are bashing Christopher Nolan for casting Lupita Nyong'o in The Odyssey. It's not about fealty to Homer
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
Cline has extracted its internal agent harness into an open-source TypeScript SDK called @cline/sdk, the same runtime now powering its CLI and Kanban, with VS Code and JetBrains extensions being migrated. The SDK is structured as a four-layer stack — @cline/shared, @cline/llms...
The big picture: Cline Releases Cline SDK: An Open-Source Agent Runtime... — marks a new chapter in AI development.
The TeamPCP hacker group is threatening to leak source code from the Mistral AI project unless a buyer is found for the data. [...]
The big picture: TeamPCP hackers advertise Mistral AI code repos for... — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV, during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first SUV to feature th...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Elon Musk's reusable rocket company is getting closer to what's expected to be a record stock market debut.
The big picture: SpaceX IPO prospectus could land as soon as... — hints at where the money is moving.
James Ohlen said leading the studio behind the ambitious new game was bad for his health
Kotaku reports: BioWare Veteran Talks About Burnout On Sci-Fi RPG... — this signals what players want next.
UDPATE: The Book of Mormon producers now expect performances at Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre to resume on Thursday, May 21, assuming progress on the fire-damaged venue continues apace. In a statement today, the producers, along with venue owner ATG Entertainment, said the...
The big picture: ‘The Book Of Mormon’ Expected To Resume Broadway... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Forensic M.E. Protocol is in the works for Nintendo Switch, JanduSoft and K148 Game Studio have announced. It will be available on June 4, 2026. Forensic M.E. Protocol is a crime scene investigation game focused on forensic science rather than traditional detective work. You’l...
The big picture: Crime scene investigation game Forensic M.E. Protocol to... — may set a new standard for the genre.
The White House said in February that President Donald Trump, who has also faced scrutiny over his ties to Epstein, continues to stand behind Lutnick.
CNBC reports: Dems demand Lutnick resign over Epstein interview: 'You... — this hints at where the money is moving.
The case, filed last summer, claimed that the name of the rock icon's new backing band infringed the trademarks of a long-standing fashion brand.
Why it matters: Neil Young Trademark Lawsuit Over ‘Chrome Hearts’ Band... taps into a cultural moment.
The company also topped revenue expectations for the quarter and posted a narrower-than-expected loss than analysts anticipated, according to FactSet.
Why it matters: Gemini surges after Winklevoss Capital Fund invests $100... reflects a broader economic trend.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors should be more selective when investing in the semiconductor rally.
CNBC reports: Cramer urges investors to be more selective in... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Today was closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and I almost feel bad writing about the unbelievable demolition derby I just witnessed. Steven Molo, Musk's lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman - a co-defendant - Greg Altman. He erroneo...
The big picture: Closing time — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The team behind the first public macOS kernel memory corruption exploit on M5 silicon has shared fresh details on how Mythos Preview helped bypass a five-year Apple security effort in five days. more…
Why it matters: Calif team details how Anthropic Mythos helped build... reshapes the tech landscape.
Capshaw personally manages Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Chris Stapleton and The Strokes, among others.
The big picture: Red Light Management Founder Coran Capshaw to Be... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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9to5Mac reports: 9to5Mac Daily: May 14, 2026 – AI on... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Apple is now verifying that consumers are actually a student or teacher before they can make a discounted purchase via its Education Store.
The big picture: Apple ends education discount loophole for non-students and... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
"By all means drive right off that cliff," the producer wrote. "We're genuinely happy to see you go."
Why it matters: Jack Antonoff Calls Musicians Who Use AI ‘Godless... could define this era of music.
The French-language drama boasts an all-star Gallic cast that includes Isabelle Huppert, Virginia Efira, Vincent Cassel and, in a small role, Catherine Deneuve.
Why it matters: Cannes: ‘Parallel Tales,’ Iranian Master Asghar Farhadi’s Competition... is generating industry buzz.
At Cannes, the Chinese company pulled back the curtain on its latest gimbal camera, the Osmo Pocket 4P.
Mashable reports: DJI just unveiled the dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4P... — this could change how developers build software.
Microsoft says it's helping your browsing experience by using long-term AI memory across desktop and mobile versions of Edge.
CNET reports: Microsoft Copilot Can Collect Data From Your Edge... — this is one to watch for the industry.
From Mickey Mouse blind boxes to character-clad designer kicks, we found the most comprehensive online marketplace to secure sought-after fandom fashion and merchandise.
The big picture: From Lego Sets to Luxury Goods, Where to... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
SPOILERS: This post contains details about The Boys, Season 5 episode ‘The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother’s Milk’ With two episodes of The Boys left, Eric Kripke managed to squeeze a celebrity cameo into the penultimate that had some fans doing a double take....
Deadline reports: Eric Kripke On How Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘The... — this is generating industry buzz.
First Football is selling its 25% stake in the team to a group led by Egon Durban at a $9.9 billion valuation.
The big picture: Group led by Egon Durban to buy 25%... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
The hydrogen-powered SUV claims 435 miles of range, a 5-minute fill-up and a refined driving experience. Here's why FCEV technology is a perfect product operating in the wrong market.
Why it matters: I Drove Hyundai's Hydrogen-Fueled Nexo. It's Perfect, Just... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The new dates will bring the band’s chaotic, precision-driven noise rock to Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Denver, Toronto, and beyond. Angine de Poitrine Announce New North American Tour Dates Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Angine de Poitrine Announce New North American Tour... — is making waves across platforms.
A collaboration between electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University is responsible for a reversible glue that can change how we recycle electronic waste. The team has already demonstrated reversible adhesive technology with wide applicability in general packaging...
The big picture: New reversible conductive glue could reshape electronics repair,... — opens new research frontiers.
Spider-Noir is a strange mix of the familiar and the strange. On one hand, you have a web-spinner doing battle against classic villains like Sandman and Tombstone. On the other, the hero here is Ben Reilly a.k.a. the Spider, a superhero who turned private investigator after a ...
The big picture: Nicolas Cage and Spider-Noir Team Talk Hard-Boiled Inspirations... — is generating buzz across social media.
How an unlikely transatlantic alliance attempted to bring a Time Lord back from the dead.
The big picture: The 'Doctor Who' TV movie at 30: Too... — advances our understanding of the world.
Back in December of last year, despite being the head of the studio, James Ohlen left Archetype Entertainment, also leaving his role as producer on Exodus behind. It was a bit of a surprise, given that he co-founded the studio after having retired from BioWare in 2018. Now, in...
Why it matters: Exodus' former studio head James Ohlen touches on... is generating hype in the community.
The Avicii wax figure is being unveiled just ahead of EDC, which will draw upward of 200,000 dance music fans to Vegas.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
Bobby Prince's groundbreaking soundtrack is one of 25 recordings inducted into the famed Library of Congress today.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
Freshly lauded Cannes Palme d’Or honoree Peter Jackson tells us that Stephen Colbert’s attachment as writer on a new Lord of the Rings movie, which is being released after 2027’s Hunt for Gollum, occurred when The Late Show host pitched himself for the gig. “He was re-reading ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Carter was a self-taught guitarist who was born blind in Montgomery, Alabama.
The big picture: Clarence Carter, Soul Singer Behind ‘Patches’ & ‘Strokin’,’... — is making waves across platforms.
A high-end gamepad and a smaller, budget friendly streaming controller both leaked due to a foreign regulator slip up
Why it matters: Two New, Very Different Xbox Controllers Have Leaked... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprise their roles alongside franchise newcomers Ed Harris and Annette Bening for the new drama, which sees Beth and Rip moving onto a Texas cattle ranch.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Dutton Ranch’ Review: Paramount+’s Latest Addition to the... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
With two recent deals, Byron Allen has elevated his profile in both late-night TV and the digital media space. He’s about to take control of struggling media company BuzzFeed, and next week he is getting the the CBS time slot that is being vacated this month by “The Late Show ...
Why it matters: Byron Allen on How He Plans to Use... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The scenario that Krafton humiliated itself to avoid seems to be coming true very quickly.
Why it matters: Subnautica 2 sells 1 million copies in its... is generating hype in the community.
The most graphically-impressive first-person shooter made for the Nintendo Switch is $20 off at Best Buy. Right now, you can buy the physical version of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for $39.99 ($20 off). The game looks surprisingly good on the 2017 hardware, but runs way better on ...
The Verge reports: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond got its first big... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Macca contrasted their differing approaches to playing the hits during a recent podcast appearance. Paul McCartney Says He “Couldn’t Tell” What Songs Bob Dylan Was Playing Live Eddie Fu
The big picture: Paul McCartney Says He “Couldn’t Tell” What Songs... — could define this era of music.
Amid the tech titans, founders, policymakers and an endless array of AI-powered start-ups at Web Summit Vancouver, Bobby Berk made a case for why reality television will become more culturally valuable in an era shaped by social media and AI. “The thing that reality television...
The big picture: Bobby Berk Says AI Will Make Reality TV... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Study suggests "the bias is real but socially constructed, rather than grounded in how women actually sound."
The big picture: Men use "vocal fry" more than women, counter... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Amazon Studios has been sued by a post-production vendor who alleges he was blackballed after refusing to pay kickbacks to an Amazon employee. Joe Eckardt, owner of Unbreakable Post, alleges he has been denied at least $1 million worth of work since refusing to participate in ...
The big picture: Amazon Studios Accused of Blacklisting Vendor Who Refused... — could reshape the box office conversation.
More than 50 employees have reportedly left Elon Musk’s newly merged SpaceXAI since February, raising questions about burnout, leadership changes, talent poaching, and whether liquidity events weakened retention incentives.
TechCrunch reports: Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Ted Turner made his mark across media and entertainment as a trailblazing entrepreneur. Nowhere was his impact more profound than in journalism with the launch of CNN. Ted Turner was also nothing short of a gift to the journalists who covered his long run in the public eye. Tu...
Why it matters: Before Cable Was Cool: Ted Turner Was a... could reshape the box office conversation.
Alternative therapies that aid the body's immune system to fight bacteria have shown promise in addressing the global threat of antibiotic resistance. University of Queensland researchers have found when under attack, the body's immune cells activate a cellular process called ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
New antitrust litigation funding in Gavin Newsom’s final budget as California’s governor looks to provide a clue as to what the state plans to do about the contentious Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger. The just-released revised budget may be unexpectedly tax-revenue flus...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Brick quietly changed how you can lock your phone. Now, you can hold a button within the app and Brick it remotely.
Why it matters: Brick quietly dropped one of their best features... could change how developers build software.
After making her Broadway debut last month, Taraji P. Henson is opening up about the challenges of performing for a live audience. The Golden Globe winner, who plays Bertha Holly in the current revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone at the Barrymore Theatre, rec...
Deadline reports: Taraji P. Henson On Debbie Allen’s ‘Joe Turner’s... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
'The Pitt' closes out its second season with a series high and ranks No. 1 overall for the third straight week.
The big picture: Streaming Ratings: ‘Euphoria’ Makes Chart Debut as Season... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Asghar Farhadi made a grand return to Cannes Film Festival on Thursday night with the debut of “Parallel Tales,” his French-language drama starring Isabelle Huppert, earning a 5.5-minute standing ovation. The acclaimed Iranian auteur blew kisses to the crowd as the audience ap...
Why it matters: Asghar Farhadi Blows Kisses as French Drama ‘Parallel... signals where Hollywood is headed.
After publicly supporting Donald Trump and the Republican Party in recent months, Nicki Minaj is opening up about why she became vocal in her support for the President. During an interview with Time, Minaj says a major reason that she was turned off to Democrats was that after...
Why it matters: Nicki Minaj Reveals Why She Came Out as... could reshape the box office conversation.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just under a month, and ticket prices are dropping in a big way. World Cup Ticket Prices Have Dropped 24% Over the Last 30 Days Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: World Cup Ticket Prices Have Dropped 24% Over... — this is making waves across platforms.
A staff member at Anthropic called the behavior, a “bit of a character tic.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
As densely populated coastal communities struggle to keep up with rising sea levels, new research reveals a way to predict how river deltas build land and protect coastal regions from encroaching oceans. This insight will help engineers and policymakers estimate how much new l...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The company is ready to do battle with Meta and Google in the smart glasses marketplace.
Why it matters: Samsung Will Reportedly Unveil Galaxy Glasses in July... may redefine how we interact with devices.
They were passengers on a plane to Johannesburg with an infected Dutch woman who later died.
NY Times Science reports: 16 More People in the U.S. Are Being... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
In an August visit just made public, the FBI director toured a site not even family members of victims of the attack can visit
Rolling Stone reports: Kash Patel Went on ‘VIP Snorkel’ Adventure Around... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Meta is rolling out new features to its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, including bringing the ability to write messages just with hand gestures to all users. You'll be able to use the feature in WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram and with "native Android and iOS messaging," M...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
The amount of sunlight, or solar radiation, that a location receives makes a big impact on weather conditions, crop success, rainfall and overall climate trends. Today, instruments called pyrheliometers are used to carefully calculate how much sunlight occurs at a particular l...
Why it matters: Scientists estimate sunlight in 18th and 19th century... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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The Tenpō Famine of the 1830s was one of the worst in Japanese history, with the poor weather causing escalating rice prices as a major cause. To better understand how historical weather anomalies affected crop prices in Japan and ultimately led to the famine, researchers deve...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Hackers are leveraging a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Burst Statistics to obtain admin-level access to websites. [...]
Why it matters: Hackers exploit auth bypass flaw in Burst Statistics... should prompt a review of your own security.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, researchers from 23andMe Research Institute, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian Institution have teamed up to study one of the country's founding settlements: St. Mary's City, Maryland. Established in 1634, St. ...
Phys.org reports: Historical DNA connects 1.3 million living relatives to... — this advances our understanding of the world.
In the era of rising SSD prices, you can save 65% on the 4TB WD Black SN850X SSD at Best Buy now.
The big picture: This 4TB WD Black SSD is almost $1,200... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
A new approach to better assessing whale population data has emerged, led by a research team of marine biologists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and statisticians from Cal Poly. Scientists typically monitor whale presence through a variety of traditio...
The big picture: Tiny ocean life helps scientists estimate whale prevalence... — opens new research frontiers.
There are no confirmed cases in the US, but 41 people who were potentially exposed to the Andes virus are in quarantine or being monitored for symptoms.
The big picture: We Now Know How Many People the CDC... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
A major international study has found that contact with the natural world is linked to higher levels of life satisfaction—and we have our bodies to thank for unlocking this benefit.
The big picture: Improved life satisfaction linked to being in nature — advances our understanding of the world.
Yesterday, in Musk v. Altman, before the jurors came in, Sam Altman's team passed up what looked - from a distance - like a little league trophy. It was not. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had the lawyers read the inscription aloud for the press: "Never stop being a jackass." It's a c...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
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The acquisition looks to boost visibility into third-party ecosystems, which are becoming a bigger concern as vectors for supply chain attacks.
Dark Reading reports: SecurityScorecard Snags Driftnet to Level Up Threat Intelligence — this should prompt a review of your own security.
The Xbox Elite Controller 2 has remained one of the best options for gaming on not just Xbox consoles, but PC, for several years now, but it appears it's about to get an upgrade. Images of the Xbox Elite 3 Controller have appeared online via a Brazilian regulator, and they sho...
Why it matters: Xbox Elite Controller 3 Leaked, Includes Removable Battery... signals what players want next.
Based on the bestselling book series from Elle Kennedy, the college drama follows the 'opposites attract' romance between a shy songwriter and a hockey hunk
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
We may be more in the dark about dark matter than previously thought, according to a new analysis of distant galaxy clusters. Yale astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan, a leading theorist on the nature of black holes and dark matter, says new observational data conflicts with c...
The big picture: Q&A: Is it time to expand our thinking... — opens new research frontiers.
The Yellowstone spinoff drops on Paramount+ this Friday, May 15, and here are the best hacks to watch it for free
The big picture: Here’s How You Can Watch the First Season... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Hours after a smaller Xbox Cloud Gaming controller appeared online, Brazil's Anatel regulator has also accidentally published images of what appears to be Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Elite 3 controller. Tecnoblog has posted images that show the successor to the Elite 2 controlle...
The Verge reports: Leaked images reveal Xbox Elite 3 controller with... — this is one to watch for the industry.
An international team of researchers has developed new stellar and supernova models to explain the mysterious elemental abundance patterns left by billions of supernova explosions around the Perseus constellation, which have been difficult to explain with conventional theoreti...
Why it matters: Researchers uncover chemical origins of the Perseus cluster... advances our understanding of the world.
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