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How the ‘Summer House’ Finale and ‘In the City’ Premiere Meet This Bravo Moment
The season 10 finale of the flagship series ended with starring couple Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula taking a step toward ending their marriage, and the emotional scene led right into their spinoff series, which is even more revealing about what's to come.
Hollywood Reporter reports: How the ‘Summer House’ Finale and ‘In the... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Airbnb adds hotels, car rentals. Chesky says app can become an 'Amazon for services'
Airbnb on Wednesday added new services and independent hotels to its platform in its latest expansion move in the travel industry.
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Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be original survivor of Triton's chaotic arrival
Neptune's far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions that managed to survive a cosmic crash, scientists reported Wednesday.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Kansas City Public Schools to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple devices
Following a quick comment during Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call, the Kansas City Public Schools website has elaborated on its plan to transition to an “all-Apple district.” Here are the details. more…
The big picture: Kansas City Public Schools to replace 30,000 Windows... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Zuckerberg's Meta layoffs memo: 'Success isn't a given' in the AI era
Meta on Wednesday commenced its latest round of layoffs, which affect about 10% of the company's workforce or roughly 8,000 jobs.
Why it matters: Zuckerberg's Meta layoffs memo: 'Success isn't a given'... may shift market dynamics.
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Kobo ereaders are integrating with Goodreads alternative StoryGraph
Kobo's Storygraph integration launches in June and will automatically sync progress with the reading platform.
Why it matters: Kobo ereaders are integrating with Goodreads alternative StoryGraph could change how developers build software.
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IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks to become the AI desktop buddy you never knew you needed
Initially billed as an "AI butler," Iris watches what happens on a user's desktop and automatically learns how to do tasks for them, its co-founder says.
TechCrunch reports: IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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The complete evolution of spin glass from order to chaos
How come our universe is full of disorder, when all elementary particles appear to follow strictly ordered laws of physics? And are there organizing principles behind disorder and apparent chaos?
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‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Doc to Pick Up ‘Michael’ Story With Sex Abuse Trial
Three-part docuseries will reexamine both sides of the 2005 trial in which Jackson was acquitted of molesting boys
Rolling Stone reports: ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Doc to Pick Up... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
BBC Business reports: UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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How Michael Jackson’s ‘Chicago’ Went From Leftover Track to Viral Hit Decades Later
Michael Jackson’s biopic might have left some critics cold, but it’s a runaway success by every other measure. Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael” just passed $700 million at the global box office, while renewed interest in the late superstar’s catalog has sent classics like “Billie Jea...
Variety reports: How Michael Jackson’s ‘Chicago’ Went From Leftover Track... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Scientists solve 50-year mystery of plant immunity by unlocking debneyol's blueprint
In a silent war that has raged for millions of years, plants have evolved a sophisticated chemical arsenal to fight back against invading pathogens. Now, a team of researchers from Peking University and Tsinghua University has finally mapped out the blueprints for one of natur...
The big picture: Scientists solve 50-year mystery of plant immunity by... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Showing empathy can make you more attractive, even when you frown
People who smile empathically at someone's happiness or frown at their suffering become more attractive. Conversely, smiling out of schadenfreude does not make someone any less attractive. Roujia Feng will defend her Ph.D. thesis on May 26, based on research into the social co...
The big picture: Showing empathy can make you more attractive, even... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Plex Is Raising Its Lifetime Subscription Price Again, to a Whopping $750
You have until July 1 to lock in a lifetime subscription to Plex at $250.
The big picture: Plex Is Raising Its Lifetime Subscription Price Again,... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Bruce Dern Cannes Doc ‘Dernsie’ Gets 6-Minute Ovation As Laura Dern Drops In From ‘The White Lotus’ Shoot To Celebrate
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The big picture: Bruce Dern Cannes Doc ‘Dernsie’ Gets 6-Minute Ovation... — is generating industry buzz.
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Stephen Colbert Teases ‘Late Show’ Finale & Reflects On The End: “It’s Getting Much Realer”
Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to late-night as The Late Show ends its run on CBS. The comedian will complete an 11-year tenure on Thursday, May 21, and ahead of the finale, he teased what audiences can expect. “With The Colbert Report, I knew how I wanted it to end because...
Deadline reports: Stephen Colbert Teases ‘Late Show’ Finale & Reflects... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Hovercraft is a new Mac app that makes video call presentations feel more personal
The simple act of sharing your screen in a way that feels natural during a video call can be overly complicated. Hovercraft is a new Mac app that solves a very specific problem around screen sharing during video calls. more…
The big picture: Hovercraft is a new Mac app that makes... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges
The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity.
BBC World reports: Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying... — this has global implications.
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Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition review for Nintendo Switch 2
System: Switch 2 Release date: May 22, 2026 Developer: Bandai Namco Publisher: Bandai Namco Two planets hurl together through the cosmos, entangled in a three hundred years’ long war with the planet Rena ruling over Dahna and its people. Dahna’s resources are mined and pillage...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
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This Season, Watercooler TV Fell by the Wayside
There is a widening divide between the shows that the majority of the general public are watching and the shows that are being presented to Television Academy members as prospective Emmy nominees.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Stars & Creators On Jinx’s Apology To Susie In Finale: “I Couldn’t Do It Without Crying”
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Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Generative AI was everywhere at Google I/O 2026, but who is it for?
A panel of tech experts discusses Google’s generative AI demos at I/O 2026 and who these tools are really designed for.
The big picture: Generative AI was everywhere at Google I/O 2026,... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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80% of companies have an immigrant in a top leadership role—Trump’s visa crackdown is forcing them to make a ‘plan C,’ warns immigration expert
Last year, Apple and Google told employees on visas to not leave the U.S. to avoid the risk of getting stranded in another country.
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Bezos defends billionaires, hypes AI, talks taxes and praises Trump in major CNBC interview
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Why it matters: Bezos defends billionaires, hypes AI, talks taxes and... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Busta Rhymes to Receive Songwriting Award at NYC Anti Social Camp Event
The rap legend headlines a five-day New York gathering in June that bills itself as the world’s largest songwriting festival
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Harvard admits it was too easy to get A grades, vows crackdown
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DOJ charges ex-prosecutor with stealing Trump documents case report prepared by Jack Smith
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CNBC reports: DOJ charges ex-prosecutor with stealing Trump documents case... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Reusable tea cups have hidden thresholds for achieving environmental sustainability
By combining demand-driven life cycle assessment with a multi-objective optimization framework, researchers identified potential optimal solutions for reusable bubble tea packaging systems under actual market demand conditions. The results show that material selection and low ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Fragility found in a high value shark population
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Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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New Xbox Controller Is Missing One Key Feature, Suggesting A Permanent Change
Since the introduction of the Xbox One in 2013, Microsoft has made small, subtle changes to its established Xbox Controller design. But a tweak on its most recent iteration suggests one feature might be permanently removed.With the latest Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller, Micro...
Why it matters: New Xbox Controller Is Missing One Key Feature,... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch
SpaceX has stacked its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at the company's new Starbase launch pad, ahead of the rocket's 12th test flight.
Why it matters: SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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"Ryzen 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition" may help you avoid paying for a new PC
It could be one way to make your old PC play nicely with a high-end GPU.
The big picture: "Ryzen 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition" may help you... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Queen Latifah on Hosting the AMAs: “Everybody Needs to Feel That Energy From Me”
The hip-hop icon makes her AMAs hosting return on May 25th, over three decades after hosting the show back in 1995.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Queen Latifah on Hosting the AMAs: “Everybody Needs... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Barney Frank, legendary liberal who ripped into left-wing dysfunction on his death bed, dies at 86
He remained a fierce critic of Trump. Asked for his prediction on who might succeed the president, Frank said “unfortunately I won't get to vote for it.”
The big picture: Barney Frank, legendary liberal who ripped into left-wing... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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‘We’ve given them the short end of the stick’: Business school dean says AI could eliminate many jobs for young people—even as they lead innovation
Despite being innovation leaders, young workers face an AI transition that prioritizes "better, cheaper, faster" over breakthrough thinking, according to Professor Jeff DeGraff.
The big picture: ‘We’ve given them the short end of the... — signals changing business strategies.
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‘Jawbreaker’ Musical Workshop Coming To LA, Rebecca Gayheart Reuniting With 1999 Cult Classic Writer/Director Darren Stein
EXCLUSIVE: Well, peachy f*ckin’ keen! Darren Stein’s 1999 teen cult classic Jawbreaker is getting the stage musical treatment this fall in Los Angeles. Debuting in September at Hollywood’s Hudson Theatre, Rebecca Gayheart is returning 27 years after starring in the original, f...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Another live service game is dead just a few months after launch
Quantic Dream has pulled the plug on Spellcasters Chronicles, and yes, there will be layoffs.
The big picture: Another live service game is dead just a... — is generating hype in the community.
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Sienna Spiro Announces Debut Album Visitor
The English singer-songwriter, known for her hit song "Die on this Hill," will unveil her debut album on July 3rd. Sienna Spiro Announces Debut Album Visitor Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: Sienna Spiro Announces Debut Album Visitor — this is making waves across platforms.
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We still dont have a price or release date on Android XR Glasses
Google revealed Android XR glasses at I/O 2026, but pricing and release details are still missing.
The big picture: We still dont have a price or release... — could change how developers build software.
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The All-American Rejects Are Rebels Without a Cause on ‘Sandbox’
The band return with strong but scattered songs on their first LP in 14 years
The big picture: The All-American Rejects Are Rebels Without a Cause... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Having Android XR Glasses Support iOS Might Be Their Best Feature
When Google's Android XR glasses launch this fall, they'll have a host of helpful features, but their compatibility is what stood out to me most.
Why it matters: Having Android XR Glasses Support iOS Might Be... could change how developers build software.
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David Fincher’s ‘Cliff Booth’ Movie Gets 2 Weeks in IMAX Before Netflix Premiere
The film will open in theaters November 25 before dropping on Netflix on December 23, which is the slot vacated by Netflix's own "Narnia" movie.
IndieWire reports: David Fincher’s ‘Cliff Booth’ Movie Gets 2 Weeks... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Cliff Booth’ Movie Starring Brad Pitt To Bow In Imax Theaters On Thanksgiving Weekend Before Heading To Netflix In December
Netflix’s new Cliff Booth movie starring Brad Pitt will get a big-screen treatment after all. The streamer said Wednesday that The Adventures of Cliff Booth will bow in Imax theaters on November 25 for two weeks before making its way to Netflix on December 23. The pic is direc...
Deadline reports: ‘Cliff Booth’ Movie Starring Brad Pitt To Bow... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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A dating expert says ghosting and quiet quitting are the same problem at their core, and corporate life has more to learn from romance than it admits
Lakshmi Rengarajan, founder of How to Date Humans, says dating may be the best guide to fixing what's broken at work.
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Netflix’s Cliff Booth Movie to Get Two-Week Imax Run
The film arrives in IMAX theaters globally Thanksgiving and stars Brad Pitt.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Netflix’s Cliff Booth Movie to Get Two-Week Imax... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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OpenAI takes the lead in AI IPO horse race: 'Getting to public markets first is very important'
It comes after reports that the AI giant and ChatGPT owner is set to file confidentially for an IPO as soon as this week.
CNBC reports: OpenAI takes the lead in AI IPO horse... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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‘Cliff Booth’ Movie, Starring Brad Pitt, Takes Over ‘Narnia’s’ Imax Slot This Thanksgiving
Cliff Booth is returning to the big screen. “The Adventures of Cliff Booth,” the unofficial title for the sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” will debut in Imax this Thanksgiving. Netflix has announced the film will get an exclusive two-week run on I...
Variety reports: ‘Cliff Booth’ Movie, Starring Brad Pitt, Takes Over... — this is generating industry buzz.
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It Starts On The Page: Read ‘Paradise’ Season 2 Premiere Script “Graceland” With Foreword By Eric Wen
Editor’s note: Deadline’s It Starts on the Page (Drama) features standout drama series scripts in 2026 Emmy contention. After scoring four Emmy nominations last year, including Outstanding Drama Series, Dan Fogelman’s Paradise returned for Season 2 with new cast additions, gre...
Deadline reports: It Starts On The Page: Read ‘Paradise’ Season... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Fed officials see rate hike ahead if inflation stays elevated, minutes show
A majority of officials anticipated that interest rate increases would be necessary if the Iran war continued to aggravate inflation.
The big picture: Fed officials see rate hike ahead if inflation... — may shift market dynamics.
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Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: Halls of Torment, Warpledge, Little Nightmares, more
Your mid-week lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Halls of Torment: Premium, Warpledge, Little Nightmares, Last Survivor: Survival Pro, One More Button, and more. We also have an all-time low on Lenovo’s budget-friendly And...
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Embark busts 9 myths about Arc Raiders' aggression-based matchmaking, and says defending yourself is no longer a hostile action
This is the most Embark has said about its matchmaking since launch.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Paper calls for biologists to rethink how they analyze the impact of climate
A new paper calls for ecologists and evolutionary biologists to consider how organisms experience climate rather than how weather stations record it when doing climate–biology research. The paper, "Matching climate to biological scales," is published in the April 2026 edition ...
Why it matters: Paper calls for biologists to rethink how they... advances our understanding of the world.
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Educational analysis of students' performance uses dynamic approach to include life's variables
Academic success at university could depend on the changing interaction between students' habits over time rather than fixed traits such as intelligence or total study hours. This conclusion is discussed in the International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering in a pa...
Phys.org reports: Educational analysis of students' performance uses dynamic approach... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Ram unveils lineup of Hemi V-8 engine-powered 'muscle trucks' despite high gas prices
Stellantis plans to launch a new lineup of what it's calling "muscle trucks" for its Ram brand despite elevated U.S. gas prices due to the war in Iran.
The big picture: Ram unveils lineup of Hemi V-8 engine-powered 'muscle... — hints at where the money is moving.
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All Hail Devo: How Mixtape's Soundtrack Made It May's Surprise Hit
Ignore the haters: American teens absolutely listened to The Jesus and Mary Chain in the '90s. That the music somehow isn't accurate is the most off-base criticism lobbed at Mixtape, Beethoven + Dinosaur's new game about a music-loving teen's "perfect" mixtape. Sure, the Scott...
Why it matters: All Hail Devo: How Mixtape's Soundtrack Made It... signals what players want next.
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US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)
The U.S. military test-launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 20, 2026.
The big picture: US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos) — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Trump wants $1B to protect White House ballroom from drones and other threats
President asks $1B from taxpayers to secure his $400M privately funded ballroom.
The big picture: Trump wants $1B to protect White House ballroom... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Skrillex’s New Creative Platform Contra Will Debut In Berlin With Knock 2, Bladee, Skrill Himself & More
Featuring more than 70 artists, Contra's first edition happens at Berlin Kraftwerk.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Movie for Universal
The film is based on Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and marks Bay's second collaboration with the journalist following '13 Hours.'
Why it matters: Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Mamdani fires back at Bezos over Queens teacher tax remark
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos called for eliminating federal income taxes on the bottom half of earners as Mamdani pushes a luxury second-home tax in New York City.
Why it matters: Mamdani fires back at Bezos over Queens teacher... hints at where the money is moving.
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UAE says new pipeline that will bypass Strait of Hormuz is nearly 50% complete
The UAE has redirected some oil exports through an existing pipeline to Fujairah, which has a maximum capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day.
Why it matters: UAE says new pipeline that will bypass Strait... hints at where the money is moving.
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Apple Music shares what it is doing to ‘keep music fair’ in an AI world
The streaming service Apple Music today shared an open letter with music labels and industry partners entitled ‘What We’re Doing to Keep Music Fair’, reaffirming its commitment to help the music business navigate the use of AI responsibly. The company said it believes tech...
The big picture: Apple Music shares what it is doing to... — is one to watch for the industry.
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U.S. crude oil falls below $100 per barrel after Trump says Iran talks in final stages
Trump told reporters that the administration was in the "final stages" of negotiations with Iran, according to a pool report.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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‘Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern’ Review: The ‘Coming Home’ and ‘Nebraska’ Actor Is a Captivatingly Blunt Storyteller in a Fond Documentary
Built around recent interviews, the Cannes-bowing film also features daughter Laura Dern and colleagues including Quentin Tarantino, Walton Goggins, Billy Bob Thornton and Alexander Payne.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern’ Review: One of America’s Great Character Actors Recounts His Marathon of a Life
Cannes: Dern's dueling passions for acting and long distance running intersect in this film about how Hollywood stardom is a marathon, not a sprint.
Why it matters: ‘Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern’ Review:... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Michael Bay to Direct Iran War Movie About Downed Pilot Rescue
The film, based on an upcoming book by Mitchell Zuckoff, will be released by Universal Pictures. Michael Bay to Direct Iran War Movie About Downed Pilot Rescue Scoop Harrison
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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The one number that will actually move Nvidia’s stock Wednesday night
A beat is almost a given—Nvidia has beaten expectations 21 of the last 23 quarters. Whether the stock rallies or falls depends on a number below the fold.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
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“What the F**k Is Up, Denny’s?” Band Live Without Inspire Restaurant Chain’s New Burger
The band behind the iconic viral performance in a Texas Denny's reunited with the restaurant in honor of the performance's 13th anniversary. “What the F**k Is Up, Denny’s?” Band Live Without Inspire Restaurant Chain’s New Burger Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Deepseek wants to take on Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex with "Deepseek Code"
Deepseek is building a new team in Beijing to develop its own AI code agent, working title "Deepseek Code," a direct competitor to Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Applicants should know agent loops, MCP, and context engineering and be heavy users of existing coding tools. The ...
The Decoder reports: Deepseek wants to take on Claude Code and... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.
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Save the Date: Billboard Latin Music Week Is Back in Miami This October | Billboard News
Billboard announced the dates for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week on Wednesday (May 20). For its 37th edition, the event returns to the iconic venue Faena Forum in Miami Beach from Oct. 19 to 22. Judy Sanchez: Save the date! Oct. 19 through the 22. Latin Music Week is back...
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
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Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Film About Two Pilots Recovered From Iran
Michael Bay is working on a new film about a major military operation. Bay, who previously directed the 2016 military drama “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” is working with Universal Pictures to direct a film about the two pilots who were rescued from Iran during O...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Tech editors dig into what Google kept quiet about at I/O 2026
Tech editors break down the missing announcements, delayed features, and unanswered questions from Google I/O 2026.
Mashable reports: Tech editors dig into what Google kept quiet... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Xreal's Project Aura smartglasses are a maximalist take on Android XR
At Google I/O 2026, we took a closer look at Xreal's Project Aura, one of the first Android XR smart glasses.
Why it matters: Xreal's Project Aura smartglasses are a maximalist take... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Top-Down Roguelike Survival Game Is Death Stranding Meets Deep Rock Galactic: Survivors And It Rules
Froggy Hates Snow is really weird, but also one my favorite games of the year so far
Kotaku reports: Top-Down Roguelike Survival Game Is Death Stranding Meets... — this signals what players want next.
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James Gray & Producers Anthony Katagas & Rodrigo Teixeira On Unleashing ‘Paper Tiger’ At Cannes Within A Year’s Time – Crew Call Podcast
On today’s Crew Call podcast straight from the Cannes Film Festival, we chat with director James Gray, who returned to the Croisette with his sixth feature, the competition title Paper Tiger. Also on today’s episodes are his producers, Oscar winner Anthony Katagas and Oscar no...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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129,000 years of crocodiles: What we know about Australasia's ancient apex predators
The sight of a saltwater crocodile basking on a mudbank is one of the most iconic and intimidating images of northern Australia. Yet the crocodiles that inhabit the region today are just the survivors of a much richer and stranger lost world.
The big picture: 129,000 years of crocodiles: What we know about... — advances our understanding of the world.
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How you map numbers in your mind isn't universal, even among people who read in the same language
Imagine taking out a 12-inch ruler and finding that the number 12 is on the left side and the number 1 is on the right side. For most native English speakers, this would be disorienting. We are used to seeing the numbers move from smallest to largest, from left to right. When ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Wendy's taps former Potbelly CEO to lead struggling burger chain
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is seeking funding to take Wendy's private, according to a Financial Times report.
The big picture: Wendy's taps former Potbelly CEO to lead struggling... — hints at where the money is moving.
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Annabelle Gurwitch to Be Honored at Gilda Gala Benefitting Cancer Support Community Los Angeles
The author and actress will receive an award presented by 'SNL' alum Laraine Newman at the May 28 event.
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Bad Bunny Is Launching the Benito Antonio Collection, Rooted in Identity & Culture, With This Fashion Retailer
The Boricua star presents his point of view through a 150-piece collection.
Billboard reports: Bad Bunny Is Launching the Benito Antonio Collection,... — this could define this era of music.
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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is creeping into Europe
First came the Netherlands, now it's Lithuania. And more European countries appear to be in the queue for Tesla's driver assistance system.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Matt Damon Eyes ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Directing Duo’s Next Movie After Ryan Gosling Drops Out
Matt Damon is in talks to star in the next movie from “Everything Everywhere All at Once” directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. He’s being eyed for the lead after Ryan Gosling, who had been circling the role, exited the project due to creative differences and scheduling ...
Why it matters: Matt Damon Eyes ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Watch Hulu’s ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Team Dissect the Art of Building a True Crime Tragedy
Star Patricia Arquette, makeup department head Addison Foreman, and series co-creators Erin Lee Carr and Michael D. Fuller discuss the layered craft behind their haunting Southern drama.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this is generating industry buzz.
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Europe’s Green-Energy Future Has a Reindeer Problem
In northern Norway, Sami people fear a copper mine will disrupt their traditional lifestyles.
NY Times Science reports: Europe’s Green-Energy Future Has a Reindeer Problem — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Google Health 5.0 rolling out with new stats widget on Android
As telegraphed, Google Health is now rolling out as an update to the Fitbit app. On Android, Google Health 5.0 introduces a new homescreen Quick Access Widget. more…
The big picture: Google Health 5.0 rolling out with new stats... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Google says Magic Cue on Pixel 10 is coming to more apps, teases new design
Magic Cue was perhaps one of the most exciting ideas on Google’s Pixel 10 series, but months later, it feels like a forgotten part of those devices. At I/O 2026, though, Google has confirmed that Magic Cue will be expanding to more apps on Pixel 10 devices. more…
9to5Google reports: Google says Magic Cue on Pixel 10 is... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Emile Hirsch Wanted to Live in a World Where People Dug ‘Speed Racer’ — and Now He Does
It was one of the biggest bombs of 2008, but the star noticed things changing years later during a midnight screening at Tarantino's New Beverly theater: "I could audibly hear the entire audience crying."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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How to Build Knowledge Graph Generation Pipelines From Text With kg-gen, NetworkX Analytics, and Interactive Visualizations
In this tutorial, we will generate knowledge graphs from plain text, conversations, and multiple source documents using kg-gen. We start by setting up the required dependencies and configuring an LLM through LiteLLM, then we extract entities, predicates, and relationships from...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
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This Moon of Neptune Might Have Survived a Wrecking-Ball Event
Neptune’s moons have long provided evidence of a cataclysm four billion years ago. A new study suggests one moon may have made it through.
Why it matters: This Moon of Neptune Might Have Survived a... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Madonna Sends Message to Those Who Say Dance Is ‘Dead’ in 2026: ‘Maybe You’re Playing the Wrong Music’
The Queen of Pop's follow-up to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor is set to drop this summer.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
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‘The Boys’ Creator and Stars Weigh in on Show’s Series Finale: “A Really Tall Task to Land This Plane”
Eric Kripke joined series stars including Chace Crawford, Erin Moriarty, Laz Alonso, Karen Fukuhara, Jensen Ackles and Daveed Diggs at a finale celebration in L.A.
Why it matters: ‘The Boys’ Creator and Stars Weigh in on... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Michael Jackson Trial Receives Inside Look in Trailer for Netflix Documentary: Watch
Michael Jackson: The Verdict features three 50-minute episodes premiering on June 3rd. Michael Jackson Trial Receives Inside Look in Trailer for Netflix Documentary: Watch Eddie Fu
Why it matters: Michael Jackson Trial Receives Inside Look in Trailer... taps into a cultural moment.
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Kickstarter reverses controversial new NSFW content guidelines
Kickstarter reinstates former adult content policy after many users blasted the new guidelines.
The big picture: Kickstarter reverses controversial new NSFW content guidelines — is one to watch for the industry.
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Fox Sports Confirms World Cup Anchors And Analysts
Fox Sports has announced its lineup of anchors, analysts and in-studio talent for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The soccer tournament, which starts next month, has an expanded field compared with prior editions and will be hosted at multiple sites in North America. The home-fi...
The big picture: Fox Sports Confirms World Cup Anchors And Analysts — could reshape the box office conversation.
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LinkedIn's war on AI slop is not just a policy update—it is an admission that the platform lost control of its feed
Linkedin is cracking down on AI-generated junk content it calls "AI slop." In early tests, the platform says it correctly flagged generic posts 94 percent of the time. The irony: parent company Microsoft has been actively pushing AI use on LinkedIn itself. The article LinkedIn...
Why it matters: LinkedIn's war on AI slop is not just... could accelerate the AI arms race.
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Minnesota prohibits prediction markets, promptly gets sued by Trump admin
State law makes it a felony to create, operate, or advertise prediction markets.
The big picture: Minnesota prohibits prediction markets, promptly gets sued by... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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While other tech CEOs warn of mass job losses, Glean’s chief says AI will never replace a single worker
Arvind Jain, the CEO of AI-powered enterprise search platform Glean, says no roles are being eliminated in the AI era.
Why it matters: While other tech CEOs warn of mass job... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Air-conditioning cools homes but may weaken climate action
New research from Singapore University of Technology and Design and the Singapore-ETH Centre finds that private cooling may protect people from heat while reducing the perceived urgency of broader urban climate solutions—a pattern the researchers call "behavioral insulation."
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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The quantum key to seeing through chaos
Researchers from the Institut des NanoSciences de Paris, the Kastler Brossel Laboratory and the University of Glasgow have developed an innovative method that renders a scattering medium transparent solely for information carried by entangled photon pairs, while the same mediu...
Why it matters: The quantum key to seeing through chaos challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Michael Bay To Direct True Story On Largest Rescue Mission In American History To Save Two Downed Pilots In Iran
EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures and director Michael Bay are teaming up to tell the heroic true story behind the recent rescue mission to save two downed pilots behind enemy lines in Iran. Sources tell Deadline that Bay is developing a feature film chronicling the extraordinary ...
The big picture: Michael Bay To Direct True Story On Largest... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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What ‘Survivor’ Taught America About Truth and Power
The seminal reality show convinced us that truth doesn’t matter — what matters is making up a compelling story
Rolling Stone reports: What ‘Survivor’ Taught America About Truth and Power — this could define this era of music.
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Jeff Bezos on Zohran Mamdani’s big mistake: ‘When you don’t know how to solve a problem, create a villain, blame them’
The Amazon founder defended fellow billionaire Ken Griffin while endorsing New York's pied-à-terre tax in the same breath. "Ken Griffin isn't a villain."
Fortune reports: Jeff Bezos on Zohran Mamdani’s big mistake: ‘When... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Android XR glasses audio won’t be audible to others, and Google’s demo showed us exactly why
Google demoed the first pair of Android XR glasses, and a new type of live demo slip-up resulted in some private conversations echoing across Mountain View. That, right there, is why the speakers on Google’s Android XR glasses won’t be audible to anyone but you. more…
Why it matters: Android XR glasses audio won’t be audible to... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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I’ve tested the latest Switch 2 controllers, and this one is the best
If you choose to get an extra controller for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can spend a lot — and get a lot in return. Buying Nintendo’s own $89 Switch 2 Pro Controller, for instance, will net you the console’s only wireless controller with a 3.5mm headphone jack for private list...
The Verge reports: I’ve tested the latest Switch 2 controllers, and... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Stocks rally and oil falls. Plus, the implications of Samsung averting a strike
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Why it matters: Stocks rally and oil falls. Plus, the implications... may shift market dynamics.
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mgk & Wiz Khalifa Announce ‘Blog Era Boyz’ Mixtape & Drop Star-Studded, Rebellious ‘Everything Tatted’ Video
The project arrives very soon, as the duo is currently on the road for mgk's Lost Americana Tour.
The big picture: mgk & Wiz Khalifa Announce ‘Blog Era Boyz’... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Trump’s EEOC chair is suing The New York Times because ‘we should bring it on behalf of white workers too’
"I think it's important for us to bring cases on behalf of the full rainbow of workers that come before us," Andrea Lucas told Fortune.
The big picture: Trump’s EEOC chair is suing The New York... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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‘Victorian Psycho’ Director on the Challenge of Making a ‘Demented’ and ‘Funny’ Movie Where You Root for Maika Monroe’s Serial Killer
“Victorian Psycho” is a film that lives up to its brazen title. Maika Monroe plays Winifred Notty, a young governess who arrives at the sweeping Ensor House in the 1850s, ready to work for the well-to-do Pounds family. But Winifred also harbors a violent past and dark impulses...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Denies Any Role In ‘Melania’ Greenlight But Calls It “A Very Wise Business Decision”
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reiterated that he personally had no part in greenlighting Melania, the documentary on the current First Lady, but called it a “very wise business decision” for the tech giant. “We have denied it. Melania’s office has denied it. It’s not true,” Amazon’s c...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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This Batman: The Animated Series Batgirl Figure Nails The Show’s Iconic Look
Batman: The Animated Series - Batgirl 1/6 Scale Figure $235 | Release date TBC ...
Why it matters: This Batman: The Animated Series Batgirl Figure Nails... is generating hype in the community.
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Kobo integrates Storygraph on its e-readers, another move to close the gap with Amazon
Coming June 2026, Storygraph is coming to Kobo e-readers and app. Now your Storygraph reading history will be automatically updated based on your Kobo reading activity.
Why it matters: Kobo integrates Storygraph on its e-readers, another move... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Climate change spurs weight gain in owl monkeys
Azara's owl monkeys, a small primate species found in South America, are heavier today than those that lived a quarter-century ago, and evidence suggests that rising temperatures might have driven the weight gain, according to a Yale-led study of a wild population.
Why it matters: Climate change spurs weight gain in owl monkeys challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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New Tomb Raider Mod Turns The Classic Game Into An Awesome 2D Platformer
Lara Croft still kicks ass and gets the job done even when she can only move left and right
Kotaku reports: New Tomb Raider Mod Turns The Classic Game... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Cannes Critics’ Week Winners: ‘La Gradiva’ Scoops Grand Prize
French director Marine Atlan’s La Gradiva has scooped the top Ami Paris Grand Prize in the competition of Cannes parallel section Critics’ Week. The first film follows a group of French high-school students who travel to Naples on a school trip to discover the ruins of Pompeii...
Why it matters: Cannes Critics’ Week Winners: ‘La Gradiva’ Scoops Grand... is generating industry buzz.
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Discovery of new fossils in Northwest Canada changes view of early animal evolution
Researchers have uncovered a remarkable fossil site in a remote part of Canada's Northwest Territories, offering unprecedented insight into the earliest evolution of complex animal life on Earth. Findings from the site represent life from the Ediacaran biota—soft-bodied organi...
Why it matters: Discovery of new fossils in Northwest Canada changes... opens new research frontiers.
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Cows can recognize familiar human faces and match them to voices
Cows show a visual preference for new human faces over a familiar one and can match a known handler's voice to their face, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Océane Amichaud of INRAE in Nouzilly, France, and colleagues.
Phys.org reports: Cows can recognize familiar human faces and match... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Scientists improve knowledge on sea level rise—and confirm it has been accelerating since 1960
Sea level rise is a direct consequence of human-induced climate change: global warming. It is relentless and very hard to stop. It arises from human-induced warming and the consequential expansion of the ocean, plus the addition of more and more water from melting glaciers and...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Thousands of UK beekeepers submit honey to benefit environmental science
Beekeepers and their honeybees can be invaluable participants in environmental surveys, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Jennifer Shelton of the UK Center for Ecology & Hydrology and colleagues.
Why it matters: Thousands of UK beekeepers submit honey to benefit... opens new research frontiers.
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How climate change is destroying Arctic cultural heritage sites
Climate change is rapidly destroying cultural heritage sites across the Arctic, as exemplified in a 17th century "whalers' graveyard" which provides invaluable insights into early whalers' way of life, according to a study published in PLOS One by Lise Loktu of the Norwegian I...
Why it matters: How climate change is destroying Arctic cultural heritage... opens new research frontiers.
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Rising seawater heat may collapse coral oxygen flow before bleaching appears
Tropical coral reefs support the highest levels of biodiversity in the ocean. This vital ecosystem depends on reef-building corals, which form colonies of thousands of tiny coral animals that secrete calcium carbonate skeletons, creating the reef's complex structure. While cor...
Why it matters: Rising seawater heat may collapse coral oxygen flow... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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JB Smoove Inks First-Look Deal With Fox for Unscripted Content
JB Smoove has signed a multi-year, first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios for unscripted content. Under the pact, Smoove will serve as an executive producer and creative collaborator on a programming slate that will span formats and genres. Smoove’s banner Alternate Si...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Lord of the Flies’ Channels the Magic of Trees — and Also ‘Lone Survivor’
Writer Jack Thorne and director Marc Munden tell IndieWire about digging deeper into the William Golding book than what's on the page.
The big picture: ‘Lord of the Flies’ Channels the Magic of... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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JB Smoove Strikes First-Look Deal With Fox Entertainment Studios
JB Smoove is keen to make more unscripted television after striking a first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios. The Curb Your Enthusiasm star will develop and produce an unscripted slate for the studio through his production company Alternate Side Productions as part of ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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Supergirl Will Have a Bigger Role in the DCU Than First Thought
By this point, everyone knows that in addition to Big Blue, the Man of Steel, and the Last Son of Krypton, one of Superman’s nicknames is the Man of Tomorrow, thanks to the title James Gunn has chosen for his Superman sequel. Even though the appellation could also refer to co-...
Den of Geek reports: Supergirl Will Have a Bigger Role in the... — this is generating buzz across social media.
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Where did Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid come from? It may be the only survivor of the planet's violent history
Neptune's moon Nereid might be the only satellite surviving from the planet's original system, researchers report in a new study.
Bottom line from Space.com: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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007 First Light's James Bond (probably) won't be a sexist, misogynist dinosaur: 'Some things fall by the wayside,' IO Interactive says
Don't expect any "Christmas only comes once a year" cracks in this one.
Why it matters: 007 First Light's James Bond (probably) won't be... may set a new standard for the genre.
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How Wet Weather in Argentina Helped Fuel the Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
Climate change is helping create conditions that are driving the rodent boom—dubbed a ratada—in Argentina.
Wired reports: How Wet Weather in Argentina Helped Fuel the... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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These 8 Kindle models just lost support, but that doesn't make them obsolete
Amazon just ended support for these Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets, making them unable to access the Kindle Store.
ZDNet reports: These 8 Kindle models just lost support, but... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
BBC World reports: Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza... — this demands attention beyond borders.
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Subnautica 2′s Great Fish-Killing Debate Is Bringing Balance Changes
Unknown Worlds has promised 'improvements to creature behavior and player mitigation tools,' but no knife
The big picture: Subnautica 2′s Great Fish-Killing Debate Is Bringing Balance... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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