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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
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Why tipping fatigue is growing in Canada
Ever feel uncomfortable when a payment screen asks for a tip? We sure have. As tipping prompts become more widespread, more consumers are feeling uneasy or frustrated, but not always sure why.
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Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
The big picture: Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys... — demands attention beyond borders.
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Shenmue 3 frame rate and resolution detailed for Nintendo Switch 2
ININ Games has shared some information about what it’s planning for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Shenmue 3 Enhanced in terms of frame rate and resolution. ININ Games provided some early details to in a recent interview. Note that development is still ongoing so things are ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Frankie Valli Cancels 2026 Tour Dates Due to Health Issues
The 92-year-old crooner is not retiring from the road and hopes to return to performing in 2027. Frankie Valli Cancels 2026 Tour Dates Due to Health Issues Alex Young
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Maria Shriver Celebrates Judge’s Kennedy Center Decision, A “Great Birthday Gift” For JFK
Marking the late president’s 109th birthday, John F. Kennedy’s family is celebrating a judge’s recent decision to preserve his namesake memorial performing arts building. Following a federal judge’s order on Friday to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center and bloc...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Dan Levy Compares ‘Heated Rivalry’ Success to That of ‘Schitt’s Creek’: Both “Only Exist Because Canada Saw Value in Them First”
Levy was honored alongside Hannah Einbinder, Noah Schnapp, Jane Lynch and 'Heated Rivalry' creator Jacob Tierney at Critics Choice's LGBTQ+ celebration.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Craig Ferguson to Host CNN Original ‘American on Purpose’: Where to Stream New Series Online
The former 'Late Late Show' host is traveling nationwide to explore the defining ideas — and contradictions — at the United States' core.
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How I get my solar generators storm-ready fast - after years of emergency prep
With severe weather becoming more common, you need a plan before the lights go out. Here's mine.
ZDNet reports: How I get my solar generators storm-ready fast... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Shaboozey Teases That ‘Summer House’ Star Ciara Miller Is in His ‘Cowgirl’ Music Video: ‘Behind Every Outlaw Is a Cowgirl Twice as Dangerous’
He shared a short preview on social media, offering a glimpse of the video's Western-inspired aesthetic.
Billboard reports: Shaboozey Teases That ‘Summer House’ Star Ciara Miller... — this could define this era of music.
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Jacob Tierney Shares ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Update While Accepting Critics Choice LGBTQ Showrunner Award: “Working Very Hard”
As Heated Rivalry continues to collect awards for its first season, Jacob Tierney is hard at work on Season 2 of the hit show. During Friday’s 3rd Critics Choice Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television in Los Angeles, Tierney gave an update on the sophomore season of the Cra...
The big picture: Jacob Tierney Shares ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Update... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Trump Acknowledges Defeat in Kennedy Center Name Change
The decision now sits in congress' hands (where Trump has few allies). Trump Acknowledges Defeat in Kennedy Center Name Change Alex Young
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How to Use AgentTrove: Streaming 1.7M Agentic Traces and Building a Clean ShareGPT SFT Dataset in Python
AgentTrove is the largest open-source collection of agentic interaction traces, with 1.7M rows in a ShareGPT-style layout. This hands-on Python tutorial shows how to stream the dataset without full downloads, normalize agent turns, extract commands, analyze trajectories, and e...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this could accelerate the AI arms race.
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’13 Reasons Why’ Actors Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos Reunite at Filipino Forces Event
The stars of “13 Reasons Why” Ross Butler and Timothy Granaderos reunited at the 4th annual Filipino Forces event in Hollywood. The dinner brought together influential Filipinos across fashion, entertainment and tech. Attendees included “Chief of War” actor Brandon Finn, write...
Variety reports: ’13 Reasons Why’ Actors Ross Butler and Timothy... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to understand why Silicon Valley is obsessed with peptides
The Enhanced Games — a singular sporting competition where a majority of the athletes were on performance enhancing drugs — may herald a new business model that the tech industry is ready to embrace.
Why it matters: I went to the so-called ‘steroid Olympics,’ to... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Frankie Valli Cancels Concerts for Remainder of 2026 ‘to Focus on My Health’
Frankie Valli, who at 92 has never lost his love for the road, announced Friday that he is canceling the remainder of his concert dates for 2026, due to health issues. “I’m so sorry to disappoint the folks who have purchased tickets to my shows,” he said on social media, “but ...
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Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge rules
"The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump," said Rep. Joyce Beatty, who sued over the renaming.
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9to5Mac Daily: May 29, 2026 – Apple Wallet IDs, Rivian and CarPlay
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to m...
Why it matters: 9to5Mac Daily: May 29, 2026 – Apple Wallet... could change how developers build software.
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Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Editor Behind ‘Star Wars’, Dies at 80
Lucas also worked with her then-husband, George Lucas, on ‘Return of the Jedi’ and ‘American Graffiti’.
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Orion’s Mahershala Ali Movie ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ Sets Fall Platform Release
EXCLUSIVE: We can tell you first that Orion Pictures’ Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, starring 2x Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, will open in New York and Los Angeles theaters on Sept. 25, followed by expansions on Oct. 2 and Oct 9. Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother is d...
Why it matters: Orion’s Mahershala Ali Movie ‘Your Mother Your Mother... is generating industry buzz.
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Lightning in a Bottle 2026: Best Photos From the Fest Featuring Tinashe, Empire of the Sun, Zeds Dead & More
SoCal's beloved Lightning in a Bottle festival returned this past weekend (May 21-24) with a major lineup. See exclusive photos from the fest.
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Best Class And More Tips For Deep Rock Galactic Rogue Core
Deep Rock Galactic Rogue Core is the long-awaited sequel to one of the best co-op shooters of the modern era. While the gameplay loop, aesthetics, and mechanics of Rogue Core are similar to the original game, the developers have implemented a number of changes to make it a dif...
The big picture: Best Class And More Tips For Deep Rock... — is generating hype in the community.
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Nithya Raman Calls on Governor Candidates to Back Uncapped Film Credits
In the final days before the Tuesday election, L.A. Councilwoman Nithya Raman urged candidates for governor on Friday to support uncapped tax incentives for film and TV production. Raman appeared outside Radford Studios with entertainment figures who support her mayoral campai...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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In Canada: Drake Breaks Records for Most No. 1s Ever on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 & Album Charts
Also up north this week: an update on the music "streaming tax" is "forthcoming" and the National Music Centre names a new board chair.
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Apple Sweetens Trade-in Deals With Higher Payouts for Your Old Device
Apple boosted its maximum trade-in values for selected iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks and desktop Macs.
CNET reports: Apple Sweetens Trade-in Deals With Higher Payouts for... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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A conversation with Infinity Ward about Call of Duty
Two senior Modern Warfare 4 devs talk friendly competition between studios, SBMM, and "ripped from the headlines" campaigns.
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Oscar Winner Asif Kapadia Joins Sheffield DocFest Industry Program; More Films Added To UK’s Leading Nonfiction Festival
Sheffield DocFest is adding to its program just a few days before the start of the 33rd edition of the UK’s leading nonfiction film festival. Announced Friday: Oscar winner Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna) will take part in what DocFest is calling a landmark conversation about the Up...
Deadline reports: Oscar Winner Asif Kapadia Joins Sheffield DocFest Industry... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Marcia Lucas Dies: ‘Star Wars’ Oscar Winner Who Also Edited ‘American Graffiti’ Was 80
Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar for editing the original Star Wars and scored a nom for American Graffiti, both directed by her then-husband George Lucas, and worked with Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola, died May 27 of cancer in Rancho Mirage, CA. She was 80. Her famil...
The big picture: Marcia Lucas Dies: ‘Star Wars’ Oscar Winner Who... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Legend has it that The 7th Guest's creators were 'fired' on the spot after pitching the game—it's 'hyperbole,' but not entirely untrue
The classic puzzle game began as notes on an airport napkin before "blowing minds" at CES 1991.
The big picture: Legend has it that The 7th Guest's creators... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Painting the growing season in the Maize Triangle
Radar data from an agricultural area in South Africa, shown in a vivid color palette, reveal crop types and how they changed during the Southern Hemisphere's growing season.
Why it matters: Painting the growing season in the Maize Triangle adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer – puzzle-platform horror adventure game with 60 FPS, higher resolution, more
Bandai Namco has put out a launch trailer for its new Nintendo Switch 2 version of Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition. The title features 60 FPS, higher resolution, and improved visual effects as well as additional helpers. Here’s a bit of information about the main game: Im...
The big picture: Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition Nintendo Switch 2... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
Why it matters: No deal announced after Trump meeting to make... affects international relations.
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How to Watch the Original ‘Backrooms’ YouTube Series That Inspired Kane Parsons’ Eerie A24 Film
Having already grossed more than $10 million in previews, “Backrooms,” the latest feature from A24 and the debut directorial effort of 20-year-old Kane Parson, is already posed to be a box office hit. Out in theaters nationwide now, the horror film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor,...
Variety reports: How to Watch the Original ‘Backrooms’ YouTube Series... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Every Song That Topped the U.K. Chart for 8 or More Weeks, But Didn’t Make the Top 10 on the Hot 100
"Rein Me In” by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean is now one of just two singles to log 13 or more weeks at No. 1 in the U.K. without making the top 10 on the Hot 100.
Why it matters: Every Song That Topped the U.K. Chart for... shows where the music business is headed.
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NVIDIA Introduces X-Token: Projection-Guided Cross-Tokenizer KD That Outperforms GOLD by +3.82 Average Points on Llama-3.2-1B
NVIDIA's X-Token fixes two structural failures in GOLD and improves GSM8k accuracy from 2.56 to 15.54 The post NVIDIA Introduces X-Token: Projection-Guided Cross-Tokenizer KD That Outperforms GOLD by +3.82 Average Points on Llama-3.2-1B appeared first on MarkTechPost.
Why it matters: NVIDIA Introduces X-Token: Projection-Guided Cross-Tokenizer KD That Outperforms... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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Avan Jogia Wants to Bring You Into His World
When choosing his latest projects, 'Backrooms' and '56 Days,' the actor and filmmaker was specifically seeking out roles that not only immersed him but also the audience. That's exactly what he got.
The big picture: Avan Jogia Wants to Bring You Into His... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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‘Real Housewives Of New York City’ Adds Devyn Simone To Season 16 Cast
Devyn Simone has been added to the cast of The Real Housewives of New York City Season 16. The television personality will be featured in the new season of the Bravo reality series as a friend, a source close to the show told Deadline. Simone will join returning RHONY stars Er...
The big picture: ‘Real Housewives Of New York City’ Adds Devyn... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Danny Boyle Hopes To Film ’28 Years Later III’ Next Year: “Fingers Crossed”
Following 28 Years Later: Bone Temple, Danny Boyle is looking forward to completing the trilogy as soon as possible. The Oscar-winning director recently noted that he would have liked to have filmed the 28 Years Later III consecutively with the previous two movies, but he “lit...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Off Campus’ Star Stephen Kalyn Is Ready to Be Your New TV Boyfriend
The 28-year-old is stepping up to lead the second season of the Prime Video romance series. With years of actual hockey experience, stints on other Prime Video series and a little manifestation from his fiancée, he’s more than ready for the challenge.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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America finally crushed smoking—then defunded the playbook
Just 9% of adults smoke, a historic low. But the campaigns that helped over 1 million quit are gone, and no one knows what happens next.
The big picture: America finally crushed smoking—then defunded the playbook — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
BBC World reports: Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100... — this could reshape the global order.
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Nvidia, Microsoft, and Arm are all teasing Nvidia’s new N1X laptop processors
It's the world's worst kept secret that Nvidia is about to announce its own Arm-powered laptop chips at Computex this weekend, and now Microsoft, Nvidia, and Arm are all openly teasing the announcement. The Windows and Nvidia GeForce accounts on X both posted "A new era of PC"...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1806 on May 30
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1806 on May 30 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 30
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for May 30 appeared first on NME.
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What’s Getting Nominated (and What Should Be Nominated) for Animated Series at the 2026 Emmy Awards
Plus: a brief conversation with "Long Story Short" creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg and voice actor Lisa Edelstein.
The big picture: What’s Getting Nominated (and What Should Be Nominated)... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘Deli Boys’ Star Poorna Jagannathan on Her Character’s Season 2 Romance: ‘Lucky Loves Toxic’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Deli Boys” Season 2, which premiered May 28 on Hulu with all six episodes. “Deli Boys” Season 2 is all about Lucky in love. At the start of the new season of the critically-acclaimed comedy, Lucky — played by the incredibly ta...
The big picture: ‘Deli Boys’ Star Poorna Jagannathan on Her Character’s... — is generating industry buzz.
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‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 4: Rip Shoots Dozens of Cows, Beth Catches Carter Hooking Up With Beulah’s Granddaughter and We Meet Creepy Dwight
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the fourth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Start With a Bullet,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Welcome back to another week at the Dutton Ranch, but instead of rip-roarin’ action, everyone is drunk and depressed. We’ve got si...
The big picture: ‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 4: Rip Shoots Dozens of... — is generating industry buzz.
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Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
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Leah McSweeney Claims ‘RHONY’ Smear Campaign From NBCU Exec & Andy Cohen In Bid To Save Booze- & Drug-Drenched Lawsuit
Whatever else you want to say about Leah McSweeney, it can’t be denied that the Real Housewives of New York alum is persistent when it comes to her lawsuit against reality kingpin Andy Cohen, Bravo and its parent company NBCUniversal, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Hoping to figh...
The big picture: Leah McSweeney Claims ‘RHONY’ Smear Campaign From NBCU... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Postal Service proposes requiring states to provide mail-in ballot voter lists
USPS issued the proposal one day after a judge declined to block Trump’s mail-voting order, allowing implementation efforts to continue.
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Don't Know Where to Put Your Bird Feeder? This Is What a Wildlife Expert Recommends
If you want to attract more hungry visitors to your bird feeder, this is where you should place it in your yard.
CNET reports: Don't Know Where to Put Your Bird Feeder?... — this could change how developers build software.
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Kanye West Cleared to Perform in the Netherlands on His Birthday
Officials ruled that insufficient evidence had been found to ban the rapper from entering the country
Rolling Stone reports: Kanye West Cleared to Perform in the Netherlands... — this could define this era of music.
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An EVE newbie got an impossibly rare $7,000 ship out of a free loot box, leaving him set for life in the space MMO: 'Everyone gets this for free, right?'
"I guess I’ve always been a lucky person."
PC Gamer reports: An EVE newbie got an impossibly rare $7,000... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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SpaceX awarded $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO
SpaceX already generated one-fifth of its 2025 revenue from government contracts, the company revealed in its IPO filing.
The big picture: SpaceX awarded $6.45B in Space Force contracts ahead... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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‘Sound of Falling’ Sweeps German Film Awards
Mascha Schilinski's period drama, following four young women across four eras of German history, won 10 Lolas, including best film, best director and best screenplay.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Megan Thee Stallion Defamation Trial: Judge Says Tory Lanez Paid Blogger for Coverage
A judge reinstated the entirety of Megan's $75,000 verdict against Milagro Gramz.
Why it matters: Megan Thee Stallion Defamation Trial: Judge Says Tory... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Coders are refusing to work without AI — and that could come back to bite them
While AI is helping coders produce code faster, it may not be producing better code, researchers warn. And that could cause problems down the road for them.
TechCrunch reports: Coders are refusing to work without AI —... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling videogames in history'
It was already among the best-selling games of all time, really, but now it's even bigger.
PC Gamer reports: The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
BBC World reports: After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists... — this demands attention beyond borders.
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From Ariana Grande to Labrinth, aespa & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Latto, Violet Grohl and Los Enanitos Verdes dropped albums as well.
The big picture: From Ariana Grande to Labrinth, aespa & More,... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Billy Joel’s Landmark 100th Madison Square Garden Residency Show Is Now Out on Blu-ray and DVD
The physical media release includes tracks that were cut from the original televised broadcast from 2024
The big picture: Billy Joel’s Landmark 100th Madison Square Garden Residency... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Here’s Why This Throwback Brixton Flannel Might Be My Go-To Summer Layer
Here’s why we’re adding Brixton’s Bowery flannel to our rotation this summer
Why it matters: Here’s Why This Throwback Brixton Flannel Might Be... shows where the music business is headed.
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Garth Brooks, Disney Music Group Head & AI Policymakers Slated to Receive 2026 RIAA Honors
Brooks will receive the organization's artist of a lifetime award for his unparalleled success, with 10 RIAA diamond-certified albums.
Why it matters: Garth Brooks, Disney Music Group Head & AI... taps into a cultural moment.
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Apple spotlights Detroit app makers as local Developer Academy marks fifth graduating class
Apple today marked the fifth graduating class from its Detroit Developer Academy with a new feature highlighting local app makers who have used the program over the years to build apps, businesses, and community projects. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.
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‘The Birds’ Limited Series Starring Sarah Snook Hits TV Marketplace; New Take On Hitchcock’s Classic Comes From Tom Spezialy, David Heyman & UIS
EXCLUSIVE: Sixty-three years after the release of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, one of the most recognizable horror titles in the history of cinema is getting a remake in the form of a limited series. The high-profile package, which is being taken out to buyers, has Emmy winne...
Deadline reports: ‘The Birds’ Limited Series Starring Sarah Snook Hits... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Donald Trump Rails Against Judge’s Decision On Kennedy Center, Says He Will Work With Congress To Transfer “This Failing Institution Back To Them”
Donald Trump said that his administration will be working with Congress to transfer the Kennedy Center “back to them” in light of a federal judge’s ruling that the president’s name must be taken off the performing arts institution and blocking plans to close it for two years f...
The big picture: Donald Trump Rails Against Judge’s Decision On Kennedy... — is generating industry buzz.
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‘Love Island USA’s Clarke Carraway Signs With Kensington Grey
EXCLUSIVE: Clarke Carraway, one of the breakout stars of Love Island USA Season 7, has signed with Kensington Grey. The television personality was also featured on the second season of Peacock’s Love Island: Beyond the Villa, which followed her journey following the dating ser...
Deadline reports: ‘Love Island USA’s Clarke Carraway Signs With Kensington... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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New technology to transform professional development in schools
Professional learning and student assessment in schools is set to be transformed, thanks to a first of its kind advance in education technology led by the University of Glasgow.
Phys.org reports: New technology to transform professional development in schools — this opens new research frontiers.
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Paramount Re-Titles K-Pop Pic, Shifts Release Date
Paramount’s K-Pop Superstar: The Movie will now be known as K-Pop: The Debut with the Benson Lee directed title now shifting from Feb. 12 next year to Feb. 26. K-Pop: The Debut moves onto a competitive weekend with Warner Bros’ Sam Esmail directed Panic Carefully starring Juli...
Why it matters: Paramount Re-Titles K-Pop Pic, Shifts Release Date could reshape the box office conversation.
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3 AdultFriendFinder security improvements made after the 2016 data breach
FriendFinder Networks took this breach seriously, and dramatically stepped up their security practices. Here are three major changes they made.
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Trump Blasts Judge Who Ordered President’s Name Removed From Kennedy Center and Halted Renovations, Says He Will Transfer Control of Institution to Congress
President Donald Trump took aim at the judge who halted his plans to renovate the Kennedy Center — and ordered Trump’s name taken off the building — saying the judge should “be ashamed of himself,” because the center is “structurally dangerous” and a threat to public safety. I...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites
The Pentagon awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites linked with President Donald Trump's planned "Golden Dome" defense system, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In an announcement on Friday, the US Space Force says the sensor-equipped sate...
The big picture: SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Megan Thee Stallion Defamation Judgment Reinstated Against Blogger Milagro Gramz
A judge found Gramz was "commissioned" by Tory Lanez's family to brand Megan a liar, leaving her without media-defendant protections for those statements
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Music Industry Moves: Beastie Boys’ G-Son Studios Launches Kickstarter to Reopen as a Music Venue and Community Arts Space
Los Angeles’ G-Son Studios — the former rehearsal space, recording studio, and headquarters of the Beastie Boys — is launching a public fundraising initiative via Kickstarter to restore and reopen the space as a community arts center and live music venue. Located in Atwater Vi...
The big picture: Music Industry Moves: Beastie Boys’ G-Son Studios Launches... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Netflix’s ‘Instadocs’ Producer on Why His New Docuseries Is Not Just a Newsmagazine Show
For those who like their nightly eight hours, this job isn't for you.
The big picture: Netflix’s ‘Instadocs’ Producer on Why His New Docuseries... — is generating industry buzz.
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'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
Why it matters: 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to... demands attention beyond borders.
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Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland Unveils Signature Jackson King V Guitar: Interview
The Limp Bizkit guitarist discusses hie new signature guitar with Heavy Consequence. Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland Unveils Signature Jackson King V Guitar: Interview Spencer Kaufman
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Bungie devs have resurrected an obscene amount of guns for Destiny 2's final update: 'My body physically hurts from the amount of items we were updating'
Kindled Orchid. Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time.
The big picture: Bungie devs have resurrected an obscene amount of... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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‘Wednesday,’ ‘Beef’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Artisans Reveal the Essential Tools They Need to Do Their Jobs
Every artist needs one key tool to do their job. In a special edition of Variety’s For the Love of the Craft presented by Netflix, senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay caught up with the artisans behind some of the streamer’s biggest shows to learn about the one essential they ...
Variety reports: ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Beef’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Artisans Reveal the... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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How to Watch the Canadian Screen Awards Online to See ‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars, Mike Myers and More
'Heated Rivalry' landed 18 nominations for this year's ceremony, including a nod for Best Drama Series and Lead Performance nods for Hudson Williams and Francois Arnaud.
Hollywood Reporter reports: How to Watch the Canadian Screen Awards Online... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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StepFun Releases Step 3.7 Flash: A 198B MoE Vision-Language Model for Coding Agents and Search Workflows
StepFun releases Step 3.7 Flash, a 198B MoE model with native vision, 256k context, and Advisor Mode. The post StepFun Releases Step 3.7 Flash: A 198B MoE Vision-Language Model for Coding Agents and Search Workflows appeared first on MarkTechPost.
The big picture: StepFun Releases Step 3.7 Flash: A 198B MoE... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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Amazon Is the Latest Tech Giant to Face the Consequences of AI 'Tokenmaxxing'
Big companies are pulling back from using AI for anything and everything as costs go up.
CNET reports: Amazon Is the Latest Tech Giant to Face... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Cannes Un Certain Regard Winner ‘Everytime’ Sells to 1-2 Special for North America
An unlikely trio hit by grief goes on a family holiday that never happened in the third feature from Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner, in which reality and fiction blur, and so does time.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there
The US has previously built specialized facilities just for this purpose.
The big picture: Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Becky G and Santana Paint the Harsh Realities of ICE Raids on ‘Mi Gran Amor’
"There’s power in using music to humanize conversations," Becky G tells Rolling Stone
Why it matters: Becky G and Santana Paint the Harsh Realities... could define this era of music.
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Outer Worlds Studio Apologizes To Players Who Bought The Sci-Fi RPG For A Free Upgrade They Can’t Actually Get
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition continues to live up to the name
Why it matters: Outer Worlds Studio Apologizes To Players Who Bought... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Software stocks wrap up best month since 2001 as talk of 'SaaSpocalypse' subsides
Snowflake and Okta both saw record stock pops this week as investors found favor in their AI software strategies.
CNBC reports: Software stocks wrap up best month since 2001... — this may shift market dynamics.
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This New Game Combines SSX Tricky And Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Into The Ultimate PS2 Extreme Sports Game
Ooooh yeah, baby, Hyperyuki: Snowboard Syndicate rules
The big picture: This New Game Combines SSX Tricky And Tony... — is generating hype in the community.
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Kuo: Apple’s iPhone camera roadmap includes a costly upgrade
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is out with a new look at Apple’s upcoming iPhone camera plans, including an under-the-hood ultra-wide module change and a surprisingly steep cost increase. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac reports: Kuo: Apple’s iPhone camera roadmap includes a costly... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 May Get Campaign Early Access – Report
This year’s annual Call of Duty release--Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4--is set to arrive in just a few months. But according to a new report, Modern Warfare 4 may give players the chance to start the campaign during an early-access release period. Well-known CoD leak and n...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal
Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.
CNBC reports: Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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E. Jean Carroll Is Back in the News, as Documentary ‘Ask E. Jean’ Hits Theaters
Carroll has defeated Donald Trump in court twice, but he is coming after her now with perjury and money-laundering charges.
The big picture: E. Jean Carroll Is Back in the News,... — is generating industry buzz.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Romantic Triangle Can Fix a Hated Comic Storyline
Although not a one-to-one adaptation, Spider-Man: No Way Home borrowed several elements from the 2007 Marvel Comics storyline One More Day. In both stories, Peter seeks help from a magic-user in the hopes that it will improve the lives of his loved ones, even if it means that ...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this is generating buzz across social media.
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Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’ TV Show. Its Original Creator Is Furious
Loryn Brantz created The Good Advice Cupcake for BuzzFeed years ago. The company licensed the character for a new Amazon series—made with AI—without her consent.
Why it matters: Amazon Is Making an AI-Animated ‘Good Advice Cupcake’... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition leaked, first details and screenshots
Rayman leaks are springing up all over, and now one has happened for the unannounced Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition. The title has surfaced over on the Xbox store. Ubisoft calls it the “definitive experience” with “4K resolution, 60 FPS, and modern enhancements, including ne...
The big picture: Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition leaked, first details and... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week May 23rd – May 29th
Great new tracks from from Bossman Dlow with Megan Thee Stallion, Gilla Band, Madeon, reggie, and more. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week May 23rd – May 29th Kelly Darroch
Consequence of Sound reports: Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week May... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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The White House’s Aliens.gov Site Brags That ICE Arrested More Than 700 US Citizens
The website, which compares human beings to extraterrestrials, touts arrest numbers from the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown. But some of its details are really out there.
Wired reports: The White House’s Aliens.gov Site Brags That ICE... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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iPhone 18: What We Know About Apple's Upcoming Flagship Phones
The iPhone 18 rumor mill is pointing toward Apple's foldable debut, a variable-aperture camera and a split 2026-27 release schedule. Plus, new dark cherry and light blue colors.
Why it matters: iPhone 18: What We Know About Apple's Upcoming... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Amazon is selling this 75-inch Hisense TV for over $500 off - and I highly recommend it
The Hisense U6 Pro is a solid mid-range Mini LED TV, and an even better buy at this price.
Why it matters: Amazon is selling this 75-inch Hisense TV for... is one to watch for the industry.
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Pixelated 102: A breath of fresh Air
Welcome to episode 102 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will catch up on some of their opinions and impressions surrounding Google I/O, before pivoting to discuss Will’s review of the Fitbit Air. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated l...
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.
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New York City’s Manhattanhenge is Back: When, Where and How to Watch
On Friday, some streets in Manhattan will get a lot more crowded as people gather for a second time to watch the city’s unique solar spectacle.
The big picture: New York City’s Manhattanhenge is Back: When, Where... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Name That Toon: Mark of (Cybersecurity) Progress
As part of Dark Reading's 20th anniversary package, we asked readers for a cybersecurity-related caption that captures their thoughts about the industry's last two decades.
The big picture: Name That Toon: Mark of (Cybersecurity) Progress — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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‘We’re Just Getting the Crumbs Here’: Contractors Protest Layoffs at Meta’s European Headquarters
Soon-to-be-laid-off Meta contractors say they’re being treated differently than Mark Zuckerberg’s full-time employees, who stand to receive more generous severance packages.
Why it matters: ‘We’re Just Getting the Crumbs Here’: Contractors Protest... could change how developers build software.
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Brent oil price posts biggest monthly loss in six years as market counts on a U.S.-Iran deal
Oil prices fell Friday after President Trump said he would meet in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision about a deal with Iran.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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New Deep Rock Galactic Shooter Is A Blast, But You Better Bring A Friend
A fun, but brutal co-op sci-fi roguelike shooter that needs a few tweaks to become great
The big picture: New Deep Rock Galactic Shooter Is A Blast,... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Dell stock skyrockets 32% for its best day ever as AI server revenue soars
Dell reported its fastest pace of revenue growth since returning to the public market in 2018, with AI server revenue soaring 757% over last year.
Why it matters: Dell stock skyrockets 32% for its best day... hints at where the money is moving.
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SentinelOne stock drops 8% as cyber firm trims headcount to boost AI investments
SentinelOne reported earnings after the bell Thursday and issued lackluster guidance for the current quarter and full-year.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Modeling the Gulf: A researcher's quest to map every current, particle and tide
Understanding the dynamics of how water moves is deceptively simple in concept and endlessly complex in practice. Real-world marine environments are anything but controlled: weather, seasons, and geography change constantly. Yet understanding water movement is a critical aspec...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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The ‘Backrooms’ Production Design Is the Ultimate Game of Tetris
Production designer Danny Vermette tells IndieWire about getting a crash course in the University of Backrooms from director Kane Parsons and building four stages' worth of mazelike sets.
Why it matters: The ‘Backrooms’ Production Design Is the Ultimate Game... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Backrooms Is the First Horror Movie of the AI Era
This article contains spoilers for Backrooms. Early in the new A24 horror film Backrooms, furniture salesman Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) stops his exploration of the space attached to the basement of his store because he thinks he hears a monster coming toward him. Clark desperat...
Den of Geek reports: Backrooms Is the First Horror Movie of the... — this captures the public's attention.
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Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450 more on gas and energy
Higher energy costs can force consumers to raid their savings and lean more on debt to cover expenses.
Why it matters: Iran war cost: Average U.S. household paying $450... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Trump Can’t Add Name to Kennedy Center, Judge Rules
U.S. District Judge Casey Cooper said “it cannot bear any other formal name or public memorial based on the Board’s unilateral say-so”
The big picture: Trump Can’t Add Name to Kennedy Center, Judge... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Capcom live with Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale, includes first discount ever for Resident Evil Requiem and more
Capcom is offering a variety of discounts for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games via the eShop, highlighted by Resident Evil Requiem. The game is on sale for the first time since launch. This applies to both the standard version and the Deluxe Edition. Elsewhere, a few games a...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Ultrahuman Adds Red Light Therapy to Its Personalized Wellness Lineup
The smart ring company plans to offer an LED therapy device that syncs with its smart rings.
The big picture: Ultrahuman Adds Red Light Therapy to Its Personalized... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Nvidia and Microsoft tease "a new era of PC" ahead of Computex 2026 — coordinated social media posts could indicate that rumored N1X laptops will be Windows on Arm systems
An Nvidia-powered Arm PC running Windows could inspire new local AI experiences beyond Copilot+.
The big picture: Nvidia and Microsoft tease "a new era of... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets
A PAC representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to boost the Republican primary opponent of Chip Roy, an opponent of renewables. Now they are trying to save a Republican ally in Iowa.
The big picture: A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy,... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Fish-microbe partnership may influence ocean health by making carbon-trapping minerals
New research reveals a potential link between the gut microbes of a fish and global ocean processes, offering new insight into how marine ecosystems help regulate ocean chemistry and the marine carbon cycle. The study, titled "Symbiotic bacteria may support calcium carbonate p...
The big picture: Fish-microbe partnership may influence ocean health by making... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: LEGO Bricktales, Boxville, House of Da Vinci, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like LEGO Bricktales, Boxville, Chroma Quaternion, The House of Da Vinci, Armed Emeth, RPG Ghost Sync, Data Defense, and more. We also have have Pixel 10 Pro Fold at up to $615 ...
The big picture: Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: LEGO Bricktales,... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name, Judge Orders
A judge also blocked the Kennedy Center from closing this summer for renovations. Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name, Judge Orders Alex Young
The big picture: Kennedy Center Must Remove Trump’s Name, Judge Orders — shows where the music business is headed.
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