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It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
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Taylor Swift Sits Courtside at Knicks-Cavaliers as ESPN Calls Her ‘Travis Kelce’s Fiancée’
Swift and Kelce, who announced their engagement last August, were spotted in the first quarter and shown on the ESPN on ABC broadcast.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
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iOS 27 to feature upgraded Camera interface and Photos app: Here’s what’s rumored
While many of the iOS 27 rumors have focused on Apple Intelligence, Siri, and performance – there’s a plethora of upgrades reportedly coming to the Camera app, building on top of the redesign that we saw last year with iOS 26. There’ll also be a number of new AI-enhanced editi...
The big picture: iOS 27 to feature upgraded Camera interface and... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 24, 2026 – Yoshi holds off Pokemon Pokopia, Tales of Arise debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 24, 2026 are now available. Following pre-loads last week, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book managed to overthrow Pokemon Pokopia. Now that the game has actually launched, things have stayed the same – it’s Yoshi in fir...
The big picture: Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 24,... — signals what players want next.
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Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
The big picture: Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service... — has global implications.
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Phil Collins Says He Does “Contemplate” Performing Live Again: “I Can’t Really See It Happening, But I’m Healthier Now Than I Had Been For Quite A While”
In a recent interview, legendary rock singer and drummer Phil Collins says he hasn’t completely ruled out recording new music, or even touring. The erstwhile Genesis frontman told BBC Breakfast‘s Charlotte Gallagher that he “can’t really see it [performing live] happening, but...
Deadline reports: Phil Collins Says He Does “Contemplate” Performing Live... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Jackbox's first externally published game looks like the shot in the arm the stealth genre needs, and it'll be out this year
Ha ha, get it, because it's called My Arms Are Longer Now.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Best Buy just discounted top gaming monitors for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is almost here, but you can already find great discounts on gaming monitors from Samsung, LG, and more at Best Buy.
Why it matters: Best Buy just discounted top gaming monitors for... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut
China has named the three astronauts due to fly on the Shenzhou 23 mission on Sunday (May 24), including Hong Kong's first astronaut.
Bottom line from Space.com: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
BBC World reports: Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening... — this affects international relations.
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The Official ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Slime Kit Comes With a Chance for a ‘Golden Slime’ Blind Box Reveal
Each kit features colors, scents and mix-ins inspired by Rumi, Mira, Zoey and Derpy, along with a 1/1000 chance to reveal a 'golden slime' pack.
The big picture: The Official ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Slime Kit Comes... — could define this era of music.
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
The big picture: 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why... — may shift market dynamics.
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[Let’s Talk] Will you be giving Nintendo’s new game Pictonico a shot?
Nintendo loves its surprises, and we got another one of those this week with Pictonico. Out of nowhere, the company revealed the new game for mobile, and we know it’s coming out in just a few days. You can learn more about it here. Pictonico is all about having fun with your p...
Nintendo Everything reports: [Let’s Talk] Will you be giving Nintendo’s new... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected
Secret Service said none of its officers were injured, and that President Donald Trump — who was at the White House at the time — was not "impacted.”
Fortune reports: Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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A 23-year-old D&D CRPG just got patched to add achievements and fix a bug that stopped you from earning XP
Time to go back to The Temple of Elemental Evil.
The big picture: A 23-year-old D&D CRPG just got patched to... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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With John Lennon as Muse, Palestinian Rapper Tamer Nafar Tells Stories of Past and Future
The DAM co-founder weaves family history, hip-hop, and political witness into an album shaped by loss and endurance
Why it matters: With John Lennon as Muse, Palestinian Rapper Tamer... could define this era of music.
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Indonesia says its giant sea wall will stop flooding. Is this climate adaptation or a costly folly?
Indonesia plans to build a "giant sea wall," more than 500 kilometers long, to defend Java's north coast from rising sea levels.
The big picture: Indonesia says its giant sea wall will stop... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Sherri Shepherd Bids “Bittersweet” Farewell Following Talk Show Conclusion: “Here Is To New Beginnings”
Sherri Shepherd is bidding a “bittersweet” goodbye to her namesake syndicated talk show, which concluded its four-season run on Thursday. “Family!!!! Thank you so much for all of the love and support over these last 4 years. It was a bittersweet end to a life I got to know so ...
Why it matters: Sherri Shepherd Bids “Bittersweet” Farewell Following Talk Show... could reshape the box office conversation.
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We're Finally Testing the Trump Mobile Phone. Follow Along (Live Updates)
The golden Trump phone is here, and we're putting it through its paces to see how it matches up with other foreign-made phones on the market.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Cannes Jury President Park Chan-wook Teases: ‘I Didn’t Want to Award the Palme d’Or to Any of the Films’
Cannes’ jury president, Park Chan-wook — long a Cannes favorite, never a Palme winner — managed to roast himself and plug his latest movie at the closing press conference of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Park quipped that he struggled with the decision of which film should ta...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.
BBC World reports: In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could... — this demands attention beyond borders.
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Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Why it matters: Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow... could reshape the global order.
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I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.
Why it matters: I survived a missile strike in the Strait... could reshape the global order.
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Suspect Dead After Gunfire Exchange With Secret Service Near White House; Journalists Go Into Lockdown — Update
UPDATED: The White House lawn and presidential residence itself was locked down after dozens of apparent gunshots rang out near the area, as reported by multiple publications and captured in video footage. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. ET. The Secret Service said that an...
Why it matters: Suspect Dead After Gunfire Exchange With Secret Service... is generating industry buzz.
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Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil terminal used for exports as Kyiv expands long-range strike capabilities
Ukrainian forces had also hit a tanker in the Black Sea belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.”
Fortune reports: Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1800 on May 24
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1800 on May 24 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1800 on... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Live Nation Operates in ‘Climate of Fear,’ Finds U.K. Trade Committee, Urges ‘Full Market Investigation’
The U.K.’s Parliamentary trade committee has urged the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate the live music industry as a matter of urgency, saying that Live Nation operates in a “climate of fear.” The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, a cross-party gro...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 24
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1078 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 24 appeared first on NME.
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Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for May 24
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for May 24 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Early locust warning systems are key to minimizing natural disasters, returning up to 680 times investment
A study of one of the world's longest-running disaster warning systems—desert locust monitoring—finds surveillance limits damages and generates returns of up to 680 times the investment. The new study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research as part of its workin...
The big picture: Early locust warning systems are key to minimizing... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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‘Fjord’ Palme D’Or Winner Cristian Mungiu Encourages Dialogue In Divided World: “Don’t Rush To Judge The Other”
Is Palme D’Or winner Christian Mungiu concerned that Fjord will incite outrage, even violence, from extremist political sides? In its deconstruction of society and the prejudice that immigrants face, Fjord per critics could conceivably rub both liberals and conservatives the w...
The big picture: ‘Fjord’ Palme D’Or Winner Cristian Mungiu Encourages Dialogue... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
“We need to either overwhelm them with something new — and this Economic Fury stuff isn’t it — or we need to start limiting our ambitions.”
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
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Stephen Colbert’s Best ‘Late Show’ Moments
Now that CBS' long-running late night franchise has wrapped, take a look back at the memorable comedic bits, interviews and raw emotional reactions to historic events from the past decade.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Record Club is trying to be Letterboxd for music nerds
There isn't really a solid equivalent to Goodreads or Letterboxd for music lovers, but Record Club is aiming to change that. Yes, we have Rate Your Music, but its interface is crowded, and it feels more geared towards longer-form reviews than cataloging your listening habits a...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
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Trump’s 3,711 trades point to multiple stock-market strategies
The patterns bear the hallmarks of overlapping portfolio-management strategies, often index-based and much of it likely automated, and all of it difficult to disentangle.
Why it matters: Trump’s 3,711 trades point to multiple stock-market strategies could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Apple registers new ‘gen AI’ subdomain ahead of next month’s WWDC keynote
Apple has just registered a new subdomain record ahead of WWDC: genai.apple.com. All signs point to WWDC 2026 being Apple’s major AI renaissance, where the company will live up to the promises it made back at WWDC 2024, as well as a few additional new announcements. more…
The big picture: Apple registers new ‘gen AI’ subdomain ahead of... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners — Full List
Crunchyroll celebrated the 10th edition of its Anime Awards on Saturday in Tokyo, honoring this year’s winners, who were chosen from 73 million votes globally. Hosted by hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards selected the final season of My Her...
Why it matters: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners — Full List is generating industry buzz.
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Hollywood Ghosts the Croisette, Queer Cinema Owns It and AI Crashes the Party: Five Takeaways From Cannes 2026
Quiet on the surface, Cannes 2026 exposed the fault lines reshaping cinema — from the evolving indie ecosystem and the studios’ festival retreat to the industry’s uneasy embrace of AI.
Why it matters: Hollywood Ghosts the Croisette, Queer Cinema Owns It... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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As U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against creating perception Tehran controls Hormuz — ‘it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with’
"I personally am a skeptic of the idea that Iran cannot be denied the ability to terrorize the Strait and the region cannot protect itself against Iranian military capability."
The big picture: As U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against... — signals changing business strategies.
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Sherri Shepherd Says Farewell to Talk Show After Four Years: “A Bittersweet End”
"Here is to new beginnings...if you thought you were sick of me before just you wait," she teased in an Instagram post.
Why it matters: Sherri Shepherd Says Farewell to Talk Show After... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Florence Pugh Starrer ‘The Midnight Library’ Heading For Cannes Market’s Biggest Deal With Multiple Studios Chasing
EXCLUSIVE: Florence Pugh fantasy drama The Midnight Library, which will be directed by Lion filmmaker Garth Davis, is being chased by multiple studios in what will likely be the biggest deal out of this year’s Cannes market. We understand Paramount, Focus and Sony are in the m...
Why it matters: Florence Pugh Starrer ‘The Midnight Library’ Heading For... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Former Nintendo exec confirms NES and SNES Classics were made to sustain the company’s business during Wii U’s dark days
According to former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, the NES and SNES Classics were specifically made to help the company out during the end of the Wii U years. This may have been something that many have concluded on their own. That said, we haven’t heard about...
Why it matters: Former Nintendo exec confirms NES and SNES Classics... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Human-centered framework cuts child development tests to eight minutes across four skill areas
Educators and researchers around the world, especially in countries with limited resources, need cost-effective, scalable tools for assessing early child development. Direct assessments, a commonly used approach, require children to complete a range of activities that measure ...
Phys.org reports: Human-centered framework cuts child development tests to eight... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Roland-Garros 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the French Open Online
The Grand Slam tournament kicks off, as Coco Gauff seeks to repeat — matches start on Sunday, May 24.
The big picture: Roland-Garros 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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The Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses Online
If you want to keep your favorite glasses frames, but have a new prescription, these are the best online retailers for buying replacement lenses.
Why it matters: The Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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This $70 AI tool compares answers from top models without extra subscription fees
Easily determine the best AI answer for the job with this 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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In Crimson Desert's latest update, you can pick up baby wyverns as pets, throw your fish in a pond, and shut those pesky outlaws up
Another day, another Crimson Desert patch. The devs behind the everything but the kitchen sink RPG, Pearl Abyss, seem deadset on somehow eventually including the sink too, as while this update is a small one, it continues to add yet more features, things to discover, a pet to ...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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The Jury Has Spoken, American Films Shut Out, But What Does It All Mean For Oscars? – Cannes Film Festival
With the exception of a shared Best Director win (with La Bola Negra) for Fatherland, as well as a Best Actress win for the two stars of All Of A Sudden, the jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival decided that there was not much to reward in the fest’s first six days. Instead, ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Hilltop Works Announce Fan Translation Of Infamous Kowloon Walled City PlayStation Game
Four discs of Kowloon’s Gate’s claustrophobic, reality-bending mystery are no match for the best in the patching biz
Why it matters: Hilltop Works Announce Fan Translation Of Infamous Kowloon... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Donald Trump Says Peace Agreement “Largely Negotiated” To End War In Iran
Donald Trump said that a peace agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The president’s announcement on Saturday lacked details, and he wrote on Truth Social that it is “subject to finalization” between “the United State...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Paul McCartney hails “very cute” Paul Mescal ahead of Beatles biopics
Mescal is playing McCartney in Sam Mendes' much-anticipated four-film saga, arriving in April 2028 The post Paul McCartney hails “very cute” Paul Mescal ahead of Beatles biopics appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Paul McCartney hails “very cute” Paul Mescal ahead... — this is making waves across platforms.
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The Cannes Awards Reveal Likely 2027 Oscar Contenders
Neon won its seventh Palme d'Or with "Fjord," which will automatically vie for Best International Feature. With no American winners, which countries will submit the other prize-winners?
The big picture: The Cannes Awards Reveal Likely 2027 Oscar Contenders — is generating industry buzz.
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‘SNL’ Alums Pete Davidson, John Mulaney Reveal How They Used To Placate Hosts After Bad Monologues: “They’d Tank 8 Times Out Of 10”
Saturday Night Live alums Pete Davidson and John Mulaney did a bit of acting themselves while interfacing with the big names hosting the late-nighter week to week, revealing during a recent panel conversation how they would placate celebrities that bombed their opening monolog...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Rare footage emerges of Super Mario 64, Kirby Bowl 64 prototypes
Now In Game Channel posted a video today (via GameXplain) that gives us new looks at the prototypes of Super Mario 64 and Kirby Bowl 64. The games were on display at Spaceworld / Shoshinkai ’95. CharlyCNintendo pointed out a number of differences for Super Mario 64 compared to...
Nintendo Everything reports: Rare footage emerges of Super Mario 64, Kirby... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Azula revealed Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Azula is officially joining Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, it’s been announced. Azula is one of the main antagonists of the series. She’s a Firebender who’s on a mission to capture Aang and deliver him to Fire Lord Ozai. Here’s the official description: “Azula’s unraveling...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Andrey Zvyagintsev Calls On Russian President Vladimir Putin To End “The Butchery” In Cannes Grand Prize-Winning Speech
Exiled Russian director Andrey Zviaguintsev called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end “the butchery” as he accepted his Grand Prize for Minotaur at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. “Millions of people on both sides of the front line dream of only one thing: for the massa...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Tiny fossils found in 1.7-billion‑year‑old mud yield clues to the evolution of complex life
Stored in an open-air warehouse in tropical Darwin, Australia, are dozens of trays containing cylindrical cores of rock. They are from drill holes bored hundreds of meters below the surface by mineral exploration companies decades ago.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Park Chan-Wook Led Cannes Jury On Director, Actor & Actress Category Ties: “We Couldn’t Decide…”
What’s historically been great about the Cannes jury press conference at the end of the festival is that it provides a window into what this conclave was thinking and the choices made for award selections. However, few reporters got the chance to ask hard hitting questions, an...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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Trump says a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been ‘largely negotiated’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that “there’s been some progress made” and “there may be news later today.”
Why it matters: Trump says a deal with Iran that would... hints at where the money is moving.
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"God is dead, and Heaven has gone corporate" in Grindset T.V., an overstimulating speedrunning game by way of Cruelty Squad
Cruelty Squad is quite quietly influential. It obviously isn't the first game to opt for visuals that look are debatably an affront to every sense you have and a few you don't, but its surprise level of popularity has bled into the design sensibilities of other indie devs in t...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: "God is dead, and Heaven has gone corporate"... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Laravel Lang packages hijacked to deploy credential-stealing malware
A supply chain attack targeting the Laravel Lang localization packages has exposed developers to a sophisticated credential-stealing malware campaign after attackers abused GitHub version tags to distribute malicious code through Composer packages. [...]
Why it matters: Laravel Lang packages hijacked to deploy credential-stealing malware highlights growing cyber threats.
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Ansel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permission
The AI-generated version of 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico' was on display at AIPAD's The Photography show.
Why it matters: Ansel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his... reshapes the tech landscape.
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California declares state of emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic chemical leak
Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explode.
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Neon Extends Cannes Run to Seven Consecutive Palme d’Or Wins With Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’
Cristian Mungiu claimed his second Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night, as “Fjord” brought Neon its seventh consecutive top prize from the Croisette. The win extends a run for the U.S. distributor that has reshaped the modern Cannes record books. Neon arri...
The big picture: Neon Extends Cannes Run to Seven Consecutive Palme... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
SolarSquare could be valued at up to $500 million in the financing expected to close next month.
TechCrunch reports: SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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McDonald’s Recreates Nearly 20-Year-Old Mega Man Fan Cartoon For Coffee Ad
An infamous viral video about the infamous Robot Master Air Man returns to sell you iced beverages
Kotaku reports: McDonald’s Recreates Nearly 20-Year-Old Mega Man Fan Cartoon... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Controlled experiments reveal how nuclear fallout particles form
In less than a millionth of a second after a nuclear detonation or a severe nuclear reactor accident, an enormous burst of energy heats the surrounding air and materials. Everything in the vicinity is vaporized into a hot, glowing cloud of gas and plasma. As that nuclear fireb...
Why it matters: Controlled experiments reveal how nuclear fallout particles form advances our understanding of the world.
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Star Fox will have a day one update on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo is planning a day one update for the new Star Fox game on Nintendo Switch 2, the company has confirmed. The patch is one you’ll want to download as it’s bringing in major features. Battle Mode as well as GameChat character avatars and AR filters will be properly suppo...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
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After the flames, wildfires pollute drinking water for years
When people think about wildfires, they usually think about flames, smoke and evacuations. However, for many communities, some of the most important damage begins after the fire has passed.
The big picture: After the flames, wildfires pollute drinking water for... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
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U.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn
"In our view, unsustainable fiscal dynamics are compounding with a reflation story, turning a short-term problem into a long-end selloff."
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
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How to Stay Safe Around Jellyfish This Beach Season
Jellyfish myths and misconceptions abound. Here’s how to stay safe this beach season around these gelatinous wonders.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this advances our understanding of the world.
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One Of The Worst Companies In Games Media Reveals New Plan To Only Pay Writers Per Click
Editors and writers at the Valnet-owned site TheGamer will now reportedly not be paid for their work if their articles do not accrue enough views
Why it matters: One Of The Worst Companies In Games Media... is generating hype in the community.
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Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo: “I Am a Proudly Gay Man”
The frontman released a statement about his sexuality in a social media post. Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo: “I Am a Proudly Gay Man” Spencer Kaufman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Watch Ellie Goulding debut new single ‘Black Prada Dress’ at Radio 1’s Big Weekend
It is a taster of the singer's first album since 2023's 'Higher Than Heaven' The post Watch Ellie Goulding debut new single ‘Black Prada Dress’ at Radio 1’s Big Weekend appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Watch Ellie Goulding debut new single ‘Black Prada... — this could define this era of music.
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Neon Raises Palme D’Or Winning Streak To Seven At Cannes With Sebastian Stan & Renate Reinsve Pic ‘Fjord’
U.S. theatrical distributor Neon continued to make history at Cannes tonight with its seventh straight Palme d’Or win for Christian Mungiu’s Fjord. Fjord marks Mungiu’s English-language debut. In it, the co-stars play a mixed Romanian and Norwegian couple who move to the fjord...
Deadline reports: Neon Raises Palme D’Or Winning Streak To Seven... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Cannes Palme d’Or Goes to Renate Reinsve, Sebastian Stan Starrer ‘Fjord’
Andreï Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' won the runner-up Grand Prix, with directing honors shared between the helmers of 'La Bola Negra' and 'Fatherland.'
The big picture: Cannes Palme d’Or Goes to Renate Reinsve, Sebastian... — is generating industry buzz.
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Cannes Film Festival Winners List: Palme d’Or Goes to ‘Fjord,’ Neon’s Seventh in a Row
It's also writer/director Cristian Mungiu's second Palme after winning in 2007 for "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days."
Why it matters: Cannes Film Festival Winners List: Palme d’Or Goes... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Tencent Open-Sources TencentDB Agent Memory: A 4-Tier Local Memory Pipeline for AI Agents
Tencent has open-sourced TencentDB Agent Memory, a fully local memory system for AI agents released under the MIT license. The project pairs symbolic short-term memory, which offloads verbose tool logs into a compact Mermaid task canvas, with a 4-tier long-term memory pyramid ...
MarkTechPost reports: Tencent Open-Sources TencentDB Agent Memory: A 4-Tier Local... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
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Coca-Cola 600 Sets Kyle Busch Tribute: Here’s How to Livestream the NASCAR Race Online Free
Race officials and drivers will honor Busch at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the driver's sudden passing on Thursday
The big picture: Coca-Cola 600 Sets Kyle Busch Tribute: Here’s How... — is making waves across platforms.
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Alfred Molina on ‘The Boroughs’ Spoilers, Working With the Duffer Brothers and Doc Ock’s Legacy: ‘I Would Do It Again, No Doubt’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “The Boroughs,” now streaming on Netflix. Alfred Molina turns 73 years-old this weekend, but like his character on Netflix’s “The Boroughs,” he’s showing no signs of slowing down. This year alone, the “Spider-Man 2” and “Spider-...
Variety reports: Alfred Molina on ‘The Boroughs’ Spoilers, Working With... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Poppy’ is a proactive AI assistant that handles what Siri still can’t
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. In a world full of AI assistants and tools that try to make your life easier...
9to5Mac reports: Indie App Spotlight: ‘Poppy’ is a proactive AI... — this could change how developers build software.
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Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews - positive and negative - as Bungie calls time
Bungie fans are battling it out on Destiny 2's Steam page, where unhappy fans are mounting a negative review campaign, and supporters are doing their best to mitigate it. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Destiny 2 players share their memories and reviews... — this signals what players want next.
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Apple’s Focus filters are a great feature, but they have a glaring blind spot: group chats
Introduced in iOS 16, Focus Filters are excellent in premise. If you’re in say, a Work focus, you can block out distracting apps, websites, and notifications. It even works in Messages, where you’ll only see texts from people in your Work focus. There’s one caveat with its ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Build a SuperClaude Framework Workflow with Commands, Agents, Modes, and Session Memory
In this tutorial, we build an advanced workflow using the SuperClaude Framework as a structured layer on top of the Anthropic API. The post Build a SuperClaude Framework Workflow with Commands, Agents, Modes, and Session Memory appeared first on MarkTechPost.
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this raises questions about AI's role.
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'The Silence of the Lambs' introduced the world to forensic entomology—but how much has changed since?
In the early 1990s, crime-loving television audiences could choose mainly between cozy, fictional detective series such as Columbo and Murder, She Wrote. The US docuseries Unsolved Mysteries brought a few real cold-case investigations to light, but coverage of forensic science...
Why it matters: 'The Silence of the Lambs' introduced the world... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Barbra Streisand Sends Thank You Video Message to Cannes Film Festival for Honorary Palme: ‘Merci Beaucoup and Vive La Cinema!’
A knee injury may have kept Barbra Streisand away from Cannes this year, but it wasn’t enough to stop her sending a special video message for the festival’s closing ceremony, where she was honored in absentia with the Palme d’Or. The statuette was brought on stage by Isabelle ...
The big picture: Barbra Streisand Sends Thank You Video Message to... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Peter Helm, Actor in ‘Inside Daisy Clover’ and ‘The Andromeda Strain,’ Dies at 84
He appeared on Broadway with Jane Fonda and Joey Heatherton and was busy on TV in the 1960s, with turns in ‘Wagon Train,’ ‘The Donna Reed Show,’ ‘The Fugitive’ and more.
Why it matters: Peter Helm, Actor in ‘Inside Daisy Clover’ and... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Ludwig Göransson on How ‘American Gladiators’ Inspired the Pit Fight Scene and Why ‘Grogu’s World’ Theme Proved Challenging
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” in theaters now. Back in 2019, when writer and director Jon Favreau asked composer Ludwig Göransson to score “The Mandalorian” TV series for Disney+, Göransson used new tools and introduced a n...
Variety reports: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’: Ludwig Göransson on How... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Charli XCX shares ‘Playboy Bunny’, the punky B-side to new single ‘SS26’
"There are specifically sonic things about it that are extremely opposite to ‘SS26’ and I think that’s what made it a good B-side" The post Charli XCX shares ‘Playboy Bunny’, the punky B-side to new single ‘SS26’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Charli XCX shares ‘Playboy Bunny’, the punky B-side... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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I'm expanding my smart home, and these are the best Memorial Day deals I've found
Smart home devices are on sale this Memorial Day weekend, and I've gathered the best deals available right now.
Why it matters: I'm expanding my smart home, and these are... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Romanian Director Cristian Mungiu Wins His Second Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival for ‘Fjord’
Cristian Mungiu’s complex moral drama “Fjord,” starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve, has won the Palme d’Or for best film at the Cannes Film Festival, making the Romanian writer-director the tenth filmmaker to win the coveted award twice — 19 years after his first victor...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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'Permanently wet' coating method could transform wastewater treatment by helping bacteria survive better
Living bacteria embedded in coatings could clean wastewater, capture carbon and generate biofuels—but only if they survive the manufacturing process. Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Warwick have developed a method that keeps bacteria submerged thr...
The big picture: 'Permanently wet' coating method could transform wastewater treatment... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Ancient tooth proteins suggest Homo erectus may have left a genetic legacy in people today
For most of the 20th century, the model of human origins was a tree: with the trunk dividing into branches, and then twigs. Each species of human relative (hominin) was a neat, single branch.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ Director on Completing the Story and Interviewing the Killer’s Daughter After the Case Was Solved: ‘I Thought I Was Going to Thow Up’
On September 27, 2025, a month after the fourth episode of HBO’s docuseries “The Yogurt Shop Murders” aired, Austin police announced that they had finally solved the 1991 cold case. Robert Eugene Brashers was responsible for the brutal rape and murders of teenagers Amy Ayers, ...
Variety reports: ‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ Director on Completing the... — this is generating industry buzz.
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‘Paradise’ Star Shailene Woodley Created a Quiet Backstory for Annie That Never Made the Cut
Shailene Woodley suspects she left a bruise on Sterling K. Brown’s arm during the birth scene in episode 4 of “Paradise.” She was gripping him through the delivery, willing her breath to leave her body, as though she was actually taking her last one. Woodley didn’t even see Br...
The big picture: ‘Paradise’ Star Shailene Woodley Created a Quiet Backstory... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight
SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.
The big picture: SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Paralives continues to sound promising with a roadmap outlining free updates The Sims would normally charge for
While I've never really played all that much of The Sims (does maybe four hours of My Sims Kingdom from when I was 11 count?), my partner certainly has, expositing all of the surprisingly deep lore to me from time to time. Yet nothing shocks me more than hearing both the cost ...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Paralives continues to sound promising with a roadmap... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Gemini Live redesign now works with more ‘Connected Apps’ on Android
As part of the Neural Expressive redesign, Gemini Live on Android can now access more first- and third-party “Connected Apps.” more…
9to5Google reports: Gemini Live redesign now works with more ‘Connected... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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System Shock 2 Director Ken Levine Says He Couldn’t Make A Bioshock Work In Space
Levine sat down with IGN to discuss his career, Breaking Bad and why Judas isn't just Bioshock in orbit
Bottom line from Kotaku: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Stephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on local Michigan station
A day after his last episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, Colbert found his way back to a television hosting gig for one night.
CNBC reports: Stephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Shakira & Burna Boy Drop ‘Dai Dai’ Video Featuring Cameos From World Cup Winners Messi & Mbappé: Watch
The globe-spanning visual for the FIFA 2026 World Cup song includes cameos from numerous other soccer stars.
The big picture: Shakira & Burna Boy Drop ‘Dai Dai’ Video... — could define this era of music.
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Save almost $200 on a flagship AMD 9850X3D CPU and 9070 XT GPU with this Newegg combo bundle — AMD's Ryzen 9 9850X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT can be yours at a great price
If you've been looking to build a 4K-ready but the prices during the AI boom has scared you off, we've got just the deal to start you off. You can grab AMD's top-tier Ryzen 9 9850X3D CPU and RX 9070 XT GPU for less than $1,000 right now on Newegg. You're getting a combined sav...
The big picture: Save almost $200 on a flagship AMD 9850X3D... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Jeff Beacher Revives Beacher’s Madhouse for Sold-Out, Star-Studded Crowd
The entertainer had stepped away from producing his event in 2015 amid health issues: "My mission is simple: bring joy and fun to the world and help inspire people through weight loss, wellness, longevity and human connection."
Hollywood Reporter reports: Jeff Beacher Revives Beacher’s Madhouse for Sold-Out, Star-Studded... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Bulls push the S&P 500 back near records — here’s what drove the market last week
The combination of higher oil prices and bond market volatility nearly snapped the S&P 500's winning streak.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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SpaceX Completes Mostly Successful Starship Rocket Flight
The 12th test flight of SpaceX’s gargantuan rocket launched on Friday evening and ended its journey in the Indian Ocean just over an hour later.
NY Times Science reports: SpaceX Completes Mostly Successful Starship Rocket Flight — this opens new research frontiers.
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Honeybees reveal Weber's law in flight when choosing paths
Honeybees are among the widely studied insects, due to their sophisticated, hierarchical social organization and their essential ecological role. Bees can move swiftly in natural environments, passing through narrow openings and identifying the best paths to reach their destin...
Phys.org reports: Honeybees reveal Weber's law in flight when choosing... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Say goodbye to birds and hello to dragons in Wyrmspan, a scalier take on beloved strategy card game Wingspan
Birds, as we all know, are dinosaurs. Yet there exists a higher being above birds that answer the question "what if dinosaurs really were birds?": dragons. I can only assume the exact same logic I've laid out here was used during the design process for the board game Wyrmspan,...
Why it matters: Say goodbye to birds and hello to dragons... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Deepseek makes its 75 percent discount permanent, pricing output tokens at least 34x below GPT-5.5
Deepseek is making the 75 percent discount on its top model V4-Pro permanent. At $0.435 per million input tokens, it's at least 11.5 times cheaper than GPT-5.5 and over 34 times cheaper on output. For token-hungry agentic systems, this kind of pricing could squeeze Western pro...
Why it matters: Deepseek makes its 75 percent discount permanent, pricing... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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Dick Parry, saxophonist and Pink Floyd collaborator, dies aged 83
He contributed memorable sax solos to 'Money' and 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' The post Dick Parry, saxophonist and Pink Floyd collaborator, dies aged 83 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Dick Parry, saxophonist and Pink Floyd collaborator, dies... — this could define this era of music.
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The Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief
"Critically, consumers appear worried that inflation will increase and proliferate beyond fuel prices, even in the long run."
Fortune reports: The Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Low price alert: The Jackery Explorer 240D portable power station is $80 off at Amazon
The Jackery Explorer 240D is on sale at Amazon for $129, down from the list price of $209. That's a 38% discount.
Mashable reports: Low price alert: The Jackery Explorer 240D portable... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Pickleball? Passé! Now Hollywood Is Mad for MahJong
Your grandmother’s favorite pastime is back, now with $20,000 tiles, coveted celebrity tables and the obligatory online backlash: "It’s a social strategy disguised as a game."
Hollywood Reporter reports: Pickleball? Passé! Now Hollywood Is Mad for MahJong — this is generating industry buzz.
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Two men were charged with federal crimes after creating explicit deepfakes of celebrities
Two men face years in prison after federal prosecutors charged them with creating troves of sexual AI deepfakes featuring real women.
Mashable reports: Two men were charged with federal crimes after... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Why ‘Navalny’ Oscar Winner Daniel Roher Moved to Fiction for the Crowdpleasing ‘Tuner’
The romantic thriller wowed audiences on the fall festival circuit and marks the emergence of an assured filmmaker, who tells us about the film, and a star in Leo Woodall.
IndieWire reports: Why ‘Navalny’ Oscar Winner Daniel Roher Moved to... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Stephen Colbert Returns to TV with Hilarious Hour on Monroe, Michigan Public Access
"It's been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV." Stephen Colbert Returns to TV with Hilarious Hour on Monroe, Michigan Public Access Chris Coplan
Consequence of Sound reports: Stephen Colbert Returns to TV with Hilarious Hour... — this is making waves across platforms.
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Meet the 32-year-old who is America’s only full-time spelling bee coach — he charges up to $180 per hour
Scott Remer, "probably one of the most influential figures in spelling over the past 10 years," takes up to 10% of his champions' prize money.
Why it matters: Meet the 32-year-old who is America’s only full-time... reflects a broader economic trend.
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The Husqvarna Automower 410iQ Robotic Mower is on sale at Amazon for $800 off
The Husqvarna Automower 410iQ Robotic Mower is on sale at Amazon for $1,799.99, down from the list price of $2,599.99. That's a 31% discount.
The big picture: The Husqvarna Automower 410iQ Robotic Mower is on... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Watch Neil Young perform ‘After The Gold Rush’ and ‘Heart Of Gold’ in surprise first show of 2026
It came at a benefit show in Vancouver to mark the 90th birthday of Canadian environmentalist David Suzuki The post Watch Neil Young perform ‘After The Gold Rush’ and ‘Heart Of Gold’ in surprise first show of 2026 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Watch Neil Young perform ‘After The Gold Rush’... is making waves across platforms.
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