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SK Hynix hits $1 trillion valuation as AI boom lifts South Korean chip stocks
Shares of SK Hynix soared over 11% on Wednesday, pushing the South Korean memory-chip maker above the $1 trillion market capitalization mark.
CNBC reports: SK Hynix hits $1 trillion valuation as AI... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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'I've given up eating hot meals to pay for equipment to keep my son alive'
More than half of parents of disabled children and young people are skipping meals to pay their bills.
The big picture: 'I've given up eating hot meals to pay... — signals changing business strategies.
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European companies double down on China manufacturing despite EU de-risking push
Low manufacturing costs in China are keeping many European businesses' supply chains in the country despite pressure in the EU to reduce overseas reliance.
CNBC reports: European companies double down on China manufacturing despite... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Hans Zimmer’s ‘Next Level’ Tour Is Heading Down Under
The superstar screen composer will play Australian arenas for the second time in 18 months.
The big picture: Hans Zimmer’s ‘Next Level’ Tour Is Heading Down... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Howard Storm Dies: Veteran TV Director Of ‘Mork & Mindy,’ ‘Valerie’ And More Was 95
Howard Storm, a veteran television director who shot many episodes of Mork & Mindy, Rhoda, Valerie and many other shows, passed away on May 26. He was 94. Storm’s career included an extraordinary 59-episode run on Mork & Mindy as well as episodes of ALF, Full House, Head of th...
Why it matters: Howard Storm Dies: Veteran TV Director Of ‘Mork... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright Addresses “People’s Concern” Over Age Gap With Co-Star Belmont Cameli
Ella Bright is addressing “people’s concern” on the almost decade-long age gap between her and her Off Campus co-star, Belmont Cameli. The star of the Prime Video series is 19 years old, while her on-screen romantic partner is 28. “Listen, I came into this job and during the c...
Deadline reports: ‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright Addresses “People’s Concern”... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.
Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts take 5-hour spacewalk outside the ISS today
Cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (May 27), and you can watch the action live.
The big picture: Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts take 5-hour spacewalk outside... — opens new research frontiers.
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Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself
Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are treated. By combining vitamin K with components related to vitam...
ScienceDaily reports: Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.
BBC Business reports: Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Xreal's New Budget Display Glasses Can Change Their Look on the Fly
X by Xreal is arriving in July for $299, and they look to compete with TCL's budget glasses.
Why it matters: Xreal's New Budget Display Glasses Can Change Their... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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‘Gurugram School Murder’ Book Gets Screen Adaptation From Matchbox Shots
India’s Matchbox Shots has acquired the screen rights to “The Gurugram School Murder,” crime journalist Leena Dhankhar’s account of the 2017 killing of a child at an elite school in Gurugram. The adaptation draws from Dhankhar’s reporting on one of India’s most prominent crimi...
Why it matters: ‘Gurugram School Murder’ Book Gets Screen Adaptation From... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.
The big picture: Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn... — demands attention beyond borders.
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Realm of Ink launch trailer – new action roguelike for Nintendo Switch
4Divinity and Leap Studio have gone live with a launch trailer for Realm of Ink. Following three years of development, the game has seen its official release and has come to Nintendo Switch. Here’s an overview of the action roguelike: Step into the shifting, treacherous realms...
Nintendo Everything reports: Realm of Ink launch trailer – new action... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds
China’s industrial profits grew at their fastest pace in over two years in April, buoyed by stronger exports, higher producer prices and gains in upstream industries.
CNBC reports: China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Sports Emmys 2026 Winners List: NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’, Mike Tirico, Ernie Johnson & Katie George Among Honored
We have the winners of the 47th annual Sports Emmy Awards, which were handed out at Tuesday night’s ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan. Roy Wood Jr., who co-hosts CNN’s Have I Got News for You, hosted the show, produced by the National Aca...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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One killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
BBC World reports: One killed and others missing after chemical explosion... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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Autistic Australians three times more likely to be homeless, research reveals
Autistic Australians face a homelessness risk nearly three times higher than the general population, according to new Flinders University research that reveals how everyday systems are failing to recognize and support autistic needs before housing is lost.
The big picture: Autistic Australians three times more likely to be... — advances our understanding of the world.
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‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Accidentally Predicted Trump’s Presidency Launches His Own 2028 Bid
Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer on the show, describes himself as "a progressive Republican"
Why it matters: ‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Accidentally Predicted Trump’s Presidency... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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‘Never Say Never’: Glen Matlock Talks New Music, Touring and Doc ‘I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol’
"I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol" begins streaming May 26 on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Why it matters: ‘Never Say Never’: Glen Matlock Talks New Music,... could define this era of music.
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Cooper Hoffman to Lead as Burnt-Out Snowboarding Star in Hulu Drama Pilot ‘Durango’
Cooper Hoffman is set to play a never-was snowboarding star looking to make a quick buck in “Durango,” a new Hulu drama pilot. The logline for “Durango” reads, “Mikey is a ski bum townie chasing a buzz. Bunny is a homeschooled runaway working as a greasy-spoon waitress. Togeth...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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T.O.P Is Back on the Charts With Nothing to Hide on His First Full-Length Album
Twenty years after Choi Seung-hyun helped rewrite the rules of K-pop with BIGBANG, the elusive star returns with "ANOTHER DIMENSION" to address art, his past and, above all, gratitude.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
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Booming AI chip demand helps create two new $1tn club members
SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.
Why it matters: Booming AI chip demand helps create two new... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Japan, South Korea stocks hit fresh records as markets weigh Iran tensions and ceasefire talks
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Wednesday, with Japan and South Korea's benchmark indices hitting new highs
CNBC reports: Japan, South Korea stocks hit fresh records as... — this may shift market dynamics.
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NASA’s Moon Base Plan Adds Two Rovers for Its Astronauts
The contracts, announced on Tuesday, are part of the space agency’s efforts to establish a moon base.
Why it matters: NASA’s Moon Base Plan Adds Two Rovers for... advances our understanding of the world.
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I've tried so many Linux email clients - why Aerion just replaced Geary as my top pick
A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without any extra clutter.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Research challenges beliefs that sexual objectification is a power move
A new research paper from the University of Kent School of Psychology has found that sexual objectification increases when men are sexually aroused, challenging common Western beliefs that this behavior is purely driven by an expression of power.
Phys.org reports: Research challenges beliefs that sexual objectification is a... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 27, 2026
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1803 on May 27 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Why it matters: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 27, 2026 could change how developers build software.
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Howard Storm, Stand-Up Comic and ‘Mork & Mindy’ Director, Dies at 94
Shown the ropes by Woody Allen, he helmed lots of other sitcoms like 'Rhoda,' 'Laverne & Shirley' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and the film 'Once Bitten,' too.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Howard Storm, Stand-Up Comic and ‘Mork & Mindy’... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the Best Set’ at His Netflix Roast Despite Backlash: ‘I Don’t Expect Less. I Don’t Expect More’
Kevin Hart is speaking out about Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial set at his Netflix roast. “Yeah, the George Floyd joke, it wasn’t a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience, but our audience that’s watching the roast, if you’re watching the roast, you get why they’re do...
The big picture: Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Paxton bests Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement
President Donald Trump last week endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
The big picture: Paxton bests Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
Why it matters: Hundreds of children die within months as measles... affects international relations.
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I was intrigued by Google's new video-cloning Omni AI - then I considered the implications
Google's Gemini Omni combines realism, avatars, style control, and natural-language editing in one AI video tool.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
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How to Watch the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Online for Free
One of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the U.S. is taking place this week, with the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition. The annual event, which has been held since 1925, brings together 247 of the best young spellers in the country for three days of inten...
The big picture: How to Watch the 2026 Scripps National Spelling... — is generating industry buzz.
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Mind Games: Will a Viral Podcast Unravel America’s Most Famous Mentalist?
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Pablo Torre and Australian skeptic Stevie Baskin say Oz Pearlman’s act relies on tech-assisted deception — and his own words may be his biggest liability.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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Eiza González Praises ‘I Love Boosters’ Director Boots Riley “Whose Mind & Intellect Knows No Boundaries”
Eiza González stars in Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters as Violeta and, following its premiere, shared praise for the filmmaker. After the Neon film, which stars Keke Palmer, González took to social media to express her thoughts on the filmmaker and the movie. “I Love Boosters is...
Why it matters: Eiza González Praises ‘I Love Boosters’ Director Boots... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Google Health Premium joins AI Pro as weekly email redesigned
Besides the new mobile app fully rolling out today, Google Health is joining the Google AI Pro subscription. more…
Why it matters: Google Health Premium joins AI Pro as weekly... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Bash vs. Fish? I've tried both Linux shells, and one makes using the command line much easier
Replacing your current Linux shell with something way more user-friendly is a lot easier than you think. Let's go Fish!
The big picture: Bash vs. Fish? I've tried both Linux shells,... — is one to watch for the industry.
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6LACK Announces “10 Years of 6LACK” World Tour
The Atlanta R&B visionary will celebrate a decade of music with a sprawling 44-date world tour supporting his newly released album, Love Is The New Gangsta. 6LACK Announces “10 Years of 6LACK” World Tour Alex Krinsky
The big picture: 6LACK Announces “10 Years of 6LACK” World Tour — shows where the music business is headed.
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Thousands of sheep and cows die in trucks and saleyards every year. They need better protection
When a semi-trailer burst into flames on a highway in northern New South Wales, it wasn't only the driver who had to flee for his life.
Phys.org reports: Thousands of sheep and cows die in trucks... — this opens new research frontiers.
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‘Summer House’ Reunion Recap: Ciara Miller Reads Amanda Batula and West Wilson for Filth (With a Little Help From Lindsay Hubbard)
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Part 1 of the Season 10 “Summer House” reunion, streaming on Peacock as of May 27. What a week for New Yorkers. On Monday night, the New York Knicks trounced the Cleveland Cavaliers to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in...
Why it matters: ‘Summer House’ Reunion Recap: Ciara Miller Reads Amanda... could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘Summer House’ Reunion: Amanda and West Lay Out Their Timeline as Ciara Calls Amanda the “Weak Figure” He Needs
Part one of the season 10 reunion saw Ciara Miller come face-to-face with Amanda Batula and West Wilson, as more details of their romance were unveiled.
Why it matters: ‘Summer House’ Reunion: Amanda and West Lay Out... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Kevin Hart Addresses Backlash to Tony Hinchcliffe’s Roast Jokes: “Stop Talking as If I Said It”
"Yeah, the George Floyd joke, it wasn't a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience, but our audience that's watching the roast, if you're watching the roast, you get why they're doing it," the comedian said.
The big picture: Kevin Hart Addresses Backlash to Tony Hinchcliffe’s Roast... — is generating industry buzz.
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‘Boston Blue’ Star Sonequa Martin-Green On Evolution Of Her Character & “Building A Sibling Dynamic” With Donnie Wahlberg
Sonequa Martin-Green had fans in a tizzy when her Boston Blue character, Lena Silver, was shot while on duty in the final two episodes of the show’s freshman season. And while it was shocking, the incident plays a big role in the evolution of Lena, who fans will continue to se...
The big picture: ‘Boston Blue’ Star Sonequa Martin-Green On Evolution Of... — is generating industry buzz.
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‘Pressure’ Review: Brendan Fraser & Andrew Scott In Thrilling WWII Story Of How A Weather Forecast Changed History In The 72 Hours Before D-Day
If you have seen Oscar-winning accounts of the June 6, 1944, seaborne invasion in Normandy, known as D-Day, in classic films like Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan and 1962’s all-star epic The Longest Day, you probably believe you know all you need to know about that fate...
The big picture: ‘Pressure’ Review: Brendan Fraser & Andrew Scott In... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Cooper Hoffman Set To Lead Hulu Drama Pilot ‘Durango’
Cooper Hoffman has been cast as the lead of the new Hulu drama pilot Durango from writer Eliza Clark (FX’s Y: The Last Man), 20th Television, and Media Res. The pilot follows Hoffman’s character Mikey, a ski bum townie chasing a buzz. Bunny is a homeschooled runaway working as...
Why it matters: Cooper Hoffman Set To Lead Hulu Drama Pilot... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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‘Pressure’ Review: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser Go Toe-to-Toe in an Absorbing Tale of How the Weather Won the War
The British obsession with the weather goes from an easily mocked national quirk to a world-beating point of pride in “Pressure,” a handsome, efficient WWII drama that doesn’t go quite so far as to say a weatherman won the war, but wouldn’t mind one bit if that’s what you came...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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‘Pressure’ Review: A Superb Andrew Scott Faces Off Against Brendan Fraser in a Tense D-Day Drama
Kerry Condon, Chris Messina and Damian Lewis also appear in Anthony Maras' historical film about the meteorologist who played a key role in the Allied invasion of Europe.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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Pressure review: Andrew Scott is low-key hilarious in this World War II drama
Think "Conclave" meets "The Pitt," set in World War II. Brendan Fraser co-stars with Andrew Scott in "Pressure."
Mashable reports: Pressure review: Andrew Scott is low-key hilarious in... — this could change how developers build software.
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Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos could put her out of business
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
The big picture: Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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WhatsApp will soon let iPhone users share documents with Meta AI
Meta is working on a new WhatsApp feature that lets users upload documents directly to Meta AI from the in-chat attachment menu. Here are the details. more…
Why it matters: WhatsApp will soon let iPhone users share documents... reshapes the tech landscape.
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‘Pressure’ Review: Brendan Fraser’s General Eisenhower Drowns in Dull D-Day Weather Drama
Andrew Scott and Chris Messina fare only slightly better as meteorologists helping invade Normandy.
Why it matters: ‘Pressure’ Review: Brendan Fraser’s General Eisenhower Drowns in... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Did the Pope use AI to write about the dangers of AI?
It's possible that AI was used to write parts of Pope Leo XIV's latest encyclical about AI's impact on humanity. An analysis by Linch Zhang posted on the forum LessWrong found certain paragraphs of Magnifica Humanitas to be between 40 percent and 100 percent written by AI, acc...
The big picture: Did the Pope use AI to write about... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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BTS Announces ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ of Their Visit to Mexico’s National Palace
The video of their meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum will arrive May 27 on the South Korean band's official accounts.
Billboard reports: BTS Announces ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ of Their Visit to Mexico’s... — this could define this era of music.
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Drake Has 12 Albums on the Billboard 200 Chart for the First Time
He’s the only living soloist to achieve the feat since the chart combined stereo and mono albums in 1963.
Why it matters: Drake Has 12 Albums on the Billboard 200... shows where the music business is headed.
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BTS Fanfare, Quick Stage Setups and More Moments From Inside the 2026 American Music Awards
The award show took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, with the K-pop superstar group sweeping their categories.
The big picture: BTS Fanfare, Quick Stage Setups and More Moments... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Red shift: Study gauges salamanders' sprint speed as connected to their color
If the eastern red-backed salamander has an equivalent of Usain Bolt, Sophia Zaslow is determined to find it. Since her undergraduate years, the Binghamton University doctoral student in biological sciences has conducted sprint trials on the common salamander species, to deter...
Phys.org reports: Red shift: Study gauges salamanders' sprint speed as... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
The big picture: White House erects UFC cage ahead of US... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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David Nail Shows He Hasn’t Lost a Step With New Country Ballad ‘She Knows’
The Missouri native whose dynamic voice gave Nashville a shot in the arm in the 2010s with hits like "Let It Rain" will release his first album in a decade this summer
Rolling Stone reports: David Nail Shows He Hasn’t Lost a Step... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Nike Ja 3 Sneakers: Here’s Where to Score the Signature Shoes Online
With the 2025-26 NBA regular season coming to a close, a number of players are making decisions about next season. One of those players is Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies. Although he’s the team’s star player, his future is undecided — despite having one of the most popular...
The big picture: Nike Ja 3 Sneakers: Here’s Where to Score... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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GOG’s Square Enix Sale Includes 11 Classic Final Fantasy, Mana, And SaGa Games
The '90s are considered a golden era for Japanese console RPGs, much of thanks to the incredible releases from Squaresoft on PS1 and Super Nintendo. The time I spent with games like Final Fantasy VII, Secret of Mana, and Saga Frontier set the standard for the RPG genre at the ...
GameSpot reports: GOG’s Square Enix Sale Includes 11 Classic Final... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Paralives players are getting jumpscared by a naked chap called Charlie glitching into their games and now I too have been Charlie'd
This unsettling, naked para is bodysnatching our characters and honestly, I want to keep them.
PC Gamer reports: Paralives players are getting jumpscared by a naked... — this is generating hype in the community.
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The sequel to one of my favorite survival games doesn't just respawn you back at home when you die: that'd be way too easy
Outward 2 doesn't pull any punches, and that's just what I was hoping for.
The big picture: The sequel to one of my favorite survival... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Canadian Rockies study shows that spruce trees adapt to rugged peaks and boreal flatlands in a similar way
If you look at the trees as you're driving on the Trans-Canada Highway toward Banff National Park, you will see Englemann spruce on the cooler, wetter northeast-facing slopes of the Three Sisters. Across the valley—on the warmer, drier, southwest-facing slopes of Grotto Mounta...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
Why it matters: 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Music-Related Legislation Before Congress Right Now: Full List of Bills (UPDATING)
Billboard is keeping track of all the bills that could impact the music industry during the 119th Congress.
The big picture: Music-Related Legislation Before Congress Right Now: Full List... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Opens to Series-Low $98M in North America. Does It Even Matter?
In the post-pandemic era, any title opening to that level would be celebrated, while out-of-this-world exits, especially among kids, could fuel a long run and win over a new generation of fans. Globally, the movie has already amassed more than its production budget, or $167 mi...
The big picture: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Opens to... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Christina Aguilera, the Alps, and a New Album: ‘Feels Like a Rebirth’
The global star performed 2,300 meters high in the Austrian Alps for Ischgl’s “Top of the Mountain” concert
The big picture: Christina Aguilera, the Alps, and a New Album:... — shows where the music business is headed.
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UK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies online — and hasn’t fixed the leak
The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.
Why it matters: UK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants’ passports... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ says
The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.
The big picture: Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, GCHQ... — demands attention beyond borders.
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Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and dolphins—early intervention is crucial
When a humpback whale became entangled in a craypot line off Kaikōura last week, witnesses described it thrashing in distress for ten minutes before eventually freeing itself.
Why it matters: Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
BBC Tech reports: Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Kidbash: Super Legend announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Kidbash: Super Legend is planned for release on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, Acclaim has confirmed to Nintendo Everything. The project is currently targeting an early 2027 launch window. Kidbash: Super Legend is a nostalgic roguelike action-platformer coming from Indones...
Nintendo Everything reports: Kidbash: Super Legend announced for Nintendo Switch 2,... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Apple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks the device automatically
Apple is working on a new iPhone security feature that can automatically lock the device when it detects that it has been snatched from the user’s hand. Here are the details. more…
The big picture: Apple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Iran war impact to hit household energy bills for the first time
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is forecast to pay about £200 more a year.
Why it matters: Iran war impact to hit household energy bills... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Apple rolling out new AirTag 2 firmware update
Up until today, Apple had released only a single firmware update for the AirTag 2 since its January launch. Now, a second firmware version is rolling out to owners of Apple’s tracking device. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Teaching thermodynamic laws to AI unlocks a polymer modeling challenge
For more than half a century, materials scientists have struggled with how to simulate the complexity of polymer materials. An individual chain can comprise tens of thousands of atoms, a melt or composite contains billions, and the properties engineers actually care about, suc...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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From compliance to inclusion: Valuing faculty with disabilities
New research out of the University of New Mexico's English department is shining a light on the experiences of faculty with disabilities. Marissa Greenberg, associate professor within the Department of English Language and Literature, co-authored the paper "Confronting Disabil...
The big picture: From compliance to inclusion: Valuing faculty with disabilities — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Pope Leo Schooled the Tech Bros on Tolkien
The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.
Why it matters: Pope Leo Schooled the Tech Bros on Tolkien may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Everything We Know About ‘The Boys’ Prequel Series ‘Vought Rising’ So Far
Vought Rising marks another spinoff series in the world of The Boys, expanding off of Eric Kripke’s mothership series, which is currently unfolding in its fifth and final season. The prequel series was first announced over a year ago during San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Jensen Ack...
Deadline reports: Everything We Know About ‘The Boys’ Prequel Series... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.
Why it matters: Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate... affects international relations.
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Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight
The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
The big picture: Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House... — could reshape the global order.
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Design a High-Precision Retrieve-and-Rerank Pipeline with ZeroEntropy Zerank-2 Reranker
In this tutorial, we use zeroentropy/zerank-2-reranker, a 4B Qwen3-based cross-encoder reranker, to improve retrieval quality. We start by setting up the runtime, loading the reranker, and understanding how it scores query-document pairs. Then, we move from simple pairwise sco...
Why it matters: Design a High-Precision Retrieve-and-Rerank Pipeline with ZeroEntropy Zerank-2... marks a new chapter in AI development.
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Federal judge had sex in chambers with high-ranking police officer, panel says
The judge sits in a district court in either Alabama, Georgia or Florida, but their name is being kept secret by a disciplinary panel.
Why it matters: Federal judge had sex in chambers with high-ranking... hints at where the money is moving.
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Yoshihiro Nishimura, ‘Tokyo Gore Police’ and ‘Welcome to Japan’ Director, Dies at 59
Yoshihiro Nishimura, the director behind films like “Tokyo Gore Police” and “Welcome to Japan,” died Monday in Tokyo following a nearly two-week hospital stay for liver disease. He was 59. Nishimura’s career began in the early 2000s, during which he directed and created effec...
Variety reports: Yoshihiro Nishimura, ‘Tokyo Gore Police’ and ‘Welcome to... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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BTS Back in Vegas With Samsung Partnership, Fan Activations & Citywide Takeover
The Samsung Galaxy x BTS World Tour Arirang experience runs on select concert days, and is built around the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone.
The big picture: BTS Back in Vegas With Samsung Partnership, Fan... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1803 on May 27
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1803 on May 27 appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this could define this era of music.
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Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for May 27
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for May 27 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... could define this era of music.
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Framed answer today – here’s the solution for May 27
You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for May 27 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Heat stress linked to higher koala hospitalizations and deaths above 27 C
New research from the University of Sydney has provided the first associative link between heat stress and koala mortality. Published in Biology Letters, the results highlight how even moderate temperature rises can increase hospital admission and mortality risk in koalas. The...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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190,000 baby trees in 25 years: Seedling census offers clues to what the future might hold for Michigan forests
The history of a forest might be measured by the trunks and branches looming overhead. But for some researchers at Michigan State University, a forest's future lies in what's growing under their feet. Every summer for nearly three decades, a team led by forestry professor Rich...
The big picture: 190,000 baby trees in 25 years: Seedling census... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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‘Chess’ To Close Early On Broadway Next Month With Departure Of Lea Michele
Chess, the Broadway musical revival, will close June 21, three months earlier than expected and the final performance of star Lea Michele. The show, which also stars Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, had been expected to sell tickets through at least September 13 with sing...
The big picture: ‘Chess’ To Close Early On Broadway Next Month... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June
“Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to depart the production in late June, the musical had intended to remain on Broadway with Joanna “JoJo” Levesque set to take over the lead role of Floren...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Can Drake’s New Chart Records Ever Be Beat & Who Else Could Put Up These Numbers?
On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about how Drake flooded our charts with the release of three new albums.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
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What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026, and how to apply in time for the May 27 deadline
Startup Battlefield applications are due tomorrow, so now's the time to put the finishing touches on your submission!
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
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Trump administration permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the US
Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory.
Why it matters: Trump administration permits Volvo to keep selling connected... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say
Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.
Bottom line from BBC World: this demands attention beyond borders.
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Stan Lee Documentary ‘The Final Chapter’ Lands Distribution (Exclusive)
The feature, which explores the final years of Lee's life, is based on hundreds of hours of footage shot by his former assistant, Jon Bolerjack.
Why it matters: Stan Lee Documentary ‘The Final Chapter’ Lands Distribution... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Sony abruptly shuts down online multiplayer game Destruction AllStars
Hope you weren't planning to queue up for the PS5 launch window title.
Engadget reports: Sony abruptly shuts down online multiplayer game Destruction... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Getting a Cinephile-Approved Blu-ray and DVD Release From Criterion
While the release date and cover art aren't official, fans can preorder the 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD versions of the hit Netflix film
The big picture: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Getting a Cinephile-Approved Blu-ray... — is making waves across platforms.
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All Leviathans In Subnautica 2 And Where To Find Them
There are dozens of different creatures that call Proteus home in Subnautica 2, but none are more feared than the Leviathans. These gargantuan creatures are the primary predators you have to contend with as you're exploring the ocean depths, and they can send you back to your ...
GameSpot reports: All Leviathans In Subnautica 2 And Where To... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting Volcano
For a split second, a fireball outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines’ most active volcano.
The big picture: A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Plastic upcycling method turns food packaging into faster-degrading materials
Scientists have discovered a way to convert widely used plastics into new materials with distinct properties that degrade more rapidly. Applying this new process to upcycle existing plastics—such as those used for food packaging and in 3D printing—could contribute to tackling ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Q&A: The Alps are crumbling, and permafrost is not playing the role many assumed
From the Kleines Nesthorn to Pizzo Cengalo, the Alps appear to be crumbling. Permafrost researcher Robert Kenner has penned a summary explaining the role that thawing permafrost and melting glaciers play—or don't play—in this process.
The big picture: Q&A: The Alps are crumbling, and permafrost is... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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We're Testing the 'Gold' T1 Trump Mobile Phone. Day 4 (Live Updates)
The Trump phone is here, and we're putting it through its paces to see how it matches up with other foreign-made phones.
The big picture: We're Testing the 'Gold' T1 Trump Mobile Phone.... — could change how developers build software.
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Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.
Why it matters: Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Janel Parrish, Leslie David Baker, Erinn Hayes to Star in Dark Comedy ‘Stockholm Squad’ (Exclusive)
Writer-director Alec Bewkes' feature recently wrapped production and focuses on six kidnapped strangers.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter reignites as Musk pushes rocket company towards Nasdaq
With SpaceX headed for the public markets next month, industry experts and people close to Elon Musk are speculating about a potential tie-up with Tesla.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.
TechCrunch reports: DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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LISTEN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and a Magnificent ‘Obsession’ Drive the Box Office
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our box office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin carefully measures the turnout over the Memorial Day weekend holiday for Disney’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” It was a big test for Disney and Lucasfilm and the strength of the S...
Why it matters: LISTEN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and a Magnificent... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Stability AI Releases Stable Audio 3: A Family of Fast Latent Diffusion Models for Audio Generation and Editing
Stability AI has released Stable Audio 3, a family of latent diffusion models for instrumental music and sound effects generation. The release includes open weights for the small and medium variants. Small runs on a MacBook Pro M4 CPU. Medium fits on consumer GPUs with 8 GB of...
MarkTechPost reports: Stability AI Releases Stable Audio 3: A Family... — this raises questions about AI's role.
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Gboard Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts more widely rolling out [U: Pulled]
Gboard introduced a Material 3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts in January that is now seeing wider availability for beta users. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Marathon Goes Full Survival Horror Mode In New Nightfall Trailer And I Can’t Believe I’m About To Get Sucked In All Over Again
Season 2 is turning the whole game upside down with one simple change
Kotaku reports: Marathon Goes Full Survival Horror Mode In New... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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NASA’s permanent Moon base plans start with three missions this year
On Tuesday, NASA announced several upcoming lunar missions to the Moon's South Pole region. These missions will pave the way for the crewed Artemis landing slated for 2028, starting with three Moon Base missions NASA says are "the first of more than a dozen missions that will ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Researchers want to clear the air on traffic pollution in Tampa
If you live near an interstate or busy roadway in Tampa, you can literally wipe the grime from auto exhaust off your windows. Imagine breathing all that stuff into your lungs. Such pollution is a serious issue as traffic continues to grow and researchers at USF's College of Pu...
Why it matters: Researchers want to clear the air on traffic... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Ancient dust points to retreat of West Antarctic Ice Sheet during last warm period
Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may have been far smaller during one of Earth's most recent warm periods, according to a new study that traced the origin of ancient dust preserved in Antarctic ice. Previous modeling studies suggest that the melting...
The big picture: Ancient dust points to retreat of West Antarctic... — opens new research frontiers.
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Apple adds new CVE details to several macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and watchOS updates [U]
Apple today updated the security content pages for several macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and watchOS releases, adding new CVE details for vulnerabilities addressed in each update. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: Apple adds new CVE details to several macOS,... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Clarence B. Jones Dies: Attorney Who Helped MLK Draft “I Have A Dream” Speech & Focus Of Sundance-Winning Short Film Was 95
Clarence B. Jones, a key adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. who helped organize the March on Washington and assisted King in drafting the Civil Rights leader’s “I Have a Dream” speech, has died. His family says the attorney and academic “passed away peacefully, surrounded by fa...
The big picture: Clarence B. Jones Dies: Attorney Who Helped MLK... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Listen to Eddy Current Suppression Ring’s Surprise New Album
In Light of Recent Events is the Melbourne garage rock band’s first proper LP since 2019
The big picture: Listen to Eddy Current Suppression Ring’s Surprise New... — is making waves across platforms.
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Google rolling out new settings for Search Services History & Personalized Recommendations
Google Search is adding two new settings related to your history and personalization. The aim is to provide users with “more control over saved history and personalized recommendations.” This is rolling out over the coming weeks, and users are beginning to receive email and in...
The big picture: Google rolling out new settings for Search Services... — is one to watch for the industry.
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NASA plans for up to three more lunar missions before the end of 2026
The missions will deliver payloads to the lunar surface and test equipment from Blue Origin and Astrolab.
The big picture: NASA plans for up to three more lunar... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.
The big picture: Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Discovery of furtivovirus advances understanding of giant virus evolution
In evolutionary biology, all life on Earth is theoretically part of a single phylogenetic tree, indicating common ancestry. This model suggests that every living organism can be traced back to a distant common ancestor. However, viruses—which are not made of cells, but consist...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Beyond Anglo‑Saxons, Celts and Vikings: DNA uncovers a dynamic history of migration to Britain
Each of us tells a story about who we are, often tracing our identity back through an imagined line of ancestors. Though identity is fundamentally cultural, we tend to anchor it in biology—in the idea of a stable genetic inheritance passed down through generations.
Why it matters: Beyond Anglo‑Saxons, Celts and Vikings: DNA uncovers a... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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This tiny desktop miner gives you a shot at Bitcoin block rewards for life for under $50
The Bitboin Ticket Miner is a passive way to get into Bitcoin, and it's only $40
Mashable reports: This tiny desktop miner gives you a shot... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Sony’s Live-Service Purge Comes Full Circle As It Announces Destruction AllStars Shutdown Five Years Later
The PS5 launch-year exclusive is the latest first-party online game to get nuked
Why it matters: Sony’s Live-Service Purge Comes Full Circle As It... may set a new standard for the genre.
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The first, cinematic look at Marathon season 2 paints it as the horror game it always should have been
Marathon is a horror game. Well, it should be, anyway (or I suppose in some ways it already is). The ever under-respected genre is not where Bungie's take on an extraction shooter currently sits, even if there are still qualities to be found in the likes of jump scares, a clin...
The big picture: The first, cinematic look at Marathon season 2... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Cam’ron, J. Cole Settle Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties and Broken Promises
The pair reached a deal after the Dipset rapper claimed Cole stiffed him on money related to "Ready '24" and declined to collaborate a song or appear on his podcast
Why it matters: Cam’ron, J. Cole Settle Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties... is making waves across platforms.
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Artemis moon base will cover 'hundreds of square miles' with hopping drones and new lunar rovers, NASA says
NASA envisions its moon base covering hundreds of square miles, and hopping scout drones may mark the facility's perimeter. The agency just awarded $1 billion in contracts to get the ball rolling.
Space.com reports: Artemis moon base will cover 'hundreds of square... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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NASAs new moon base plan bets big on moon trucks and hopping drones
NASA laid out its new plan to build a moon base at the lunar south pole for the Artemis campaign, with missions starting this year.
Bottom line from Mashable: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI
An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.
BBC Science reports: Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Supply chain crises increase banks' credit risks by 70%, modeling study finds
Mutual credit relations between banks can destabilize the financial system, as the 2007-08 crisis laid bare. Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub have developed a new model showing that supply chain disruptions sharply exacerbate this systemic risk.
Phys.org reports: Supply chain crises increase banks' credit risks by... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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New fossil salamander species related to the famous axolotl is discovered in Mexico
The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is famous because adults look like overgrown babies, or tadpoles, retaining juvenile features as adults and capable of remarkable regeneration of lost limbs or tails. New studies at the National Autonomous University of Mexico have rev...
Why it matters: New fossil salamander species related to the famous... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Epic Games Removes Porsche “Concept Image” That Sure Looks Like AI
This week, Epic Games published a concept-art image showing what appeared to be a Porsche vehicle dropping into Fortnite. However, it was quickly removed after players theorized it had been made with the use of generative AI. And while Epic has since offered an explanation for...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Remedy's new CEO thinks cross-media deals will help its games sell more, and for once I think I agree
It's a lot of business talk, but that doesn't necessarily make it wrong.
PC Gamer reports: Remedy's new CEO thinks cross-media deals will help... — this is generating hype in the community.
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