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After Slamming “Boring” Freedom 250 Concert Dropouts, Trump Says “Cancel It”
The president made a post on Saturday morning against the “third rate artists” who have dropped out of the event.
Hollywood Reporter reports: After Slamming “Boring” Freedom 250 Concert Dropouts, Trump... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Morgan Wallen Does His Best Angry Billy Joel, Flips Over Piano
The country star was apparently upset with the instrument during a performance of "Sand in My Boots" onstage in Denver
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
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Build Skill-Augmented AI Agents with SkillNet for Search, Evaluation, Graph Analysis, and Task Planning
In this tutorial, we implement a SkillNet use case as a practical framework for discovering, installing, inspecting, evaluating, and organizing reusable AI skills. The post Build Skill-Augmented AI Agents with SkillNet for Search, Evaluation, Graph Analysis, and Task Planning ...
MarkTechPost reports: Build Skill-Augmented AI Agents with SkillNet for Search,... — this raises questions about AI's role.
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Bad Bunny Kicks Off Historic Residency in Madrid with Myke Towers as Surprise Guest
The 10-show series is expected to bring more than 550,000 attendees at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Billboard reports: Bad Bunny Kicks Off Historic Residency in Madrid... — this is making waves across platforms.
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – June 2026
A new month is starting up in just a couple of days. Now that we’re entering June, we want to know what you’ve been playing. The release slate is really picking up. This week alone brought us Mina the Hollower and even a new mobile game from Nintendo in the form of Pictonico. ...
Why it matters: [Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – June... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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The Killers Play Hits-Filled Set at UEFA Champions League Final: Watch
The quartet ran through performances of "When You Were Young," "Human," "All These Things That I've Done," and "Mr. Brightside." The Killers Play Hits-Filled Set at UEFA Champions League Final: Watch Alex Young
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Is extracting oxygen from lunar soil the future of space exploration?
A new race to the moon is emerging between the United States and China. Unlike fifty years ago, the goal is no longer just about landing and leaving, but establishing a base that allows for a sustainable presence and extended stays on the surface of our natural satellite. The ...
Why it matters: Is extracting oxygen from lunar soil the future... advances our understanding of the world.
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‘Love Island USA’ Cast Member Dismissed Ahead Of Season 8 After Videos Surface Of Contestant Using Racial Slur
A Love Island USA cast member has been dismissed from the reality dating show just days ahead of its eighth season premiere following resurfaced videos in which the contestant used a racial slur. Vasana Montgomery, of Beaverton, Oregon, will no longer feature on the series, De...
The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Cast Member Dismissed Ahead Of... — is generating industry buzz.
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Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
The big picture: Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty — has global implications.
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‘Love Island USA’ Drops Islander Ahead of Season 8 Premiere After Alleged Use of N-Word
Vasana Montgomery will no longer appear on the upcoming installment of the reality series after videos of her using the slur surfaced online.
The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Drops Islander Ahead of Season... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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I'm an iPhone user who switches to Gemini with Android Auto in the car - why I don't regret it
Gemini can help with a variety of tasks when behind the wheel. All you need is an Android phone and a car with Android Auto.
Why it matters: I'm an iPhone user who switches to Gemini... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Jason Blum, James Wan on ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ “Saving Our Industry” and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “Disney of Horror” Future
The horror leaders also discussed the state of the genre during a PGA panel, with Blum saying, “There’s almost this feeling of the ’70s, of a new generation of young people making edgy movies that are connecting in theaters in a crazy way,” referring to 'Obsession' director Cu...
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘Love Island USA’ Dismisses a Cast Member for Using the N-Word — for the Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, “Love Island USA” has kicked an islander out of the villa after social media posts surfaced of them using the n-word. Vasana Montgomery will no longer appear in the reality dating series, which returns to Peacock on June 2. The news comes just two...
Why it matters: ‘Love Island USA’ Dismisses a Cast Member for... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon & Busta Rhymes Among Charlie Puth’s Surprise Guests at Madison Square Garden
Kirk Franklin rounded out the concert's special appearances, performing a trio of songs with Puth.
The big picture: Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon & Busta Rhymes Among... — could define this era of music.
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‘Ask E. Jean’ Director Ivy Meeropol On Reports Justice Dept. Is Investigating Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll: “Unbelievable, Yet Not Surprising”
Ivy Meeropol, director of Ask E. Jean, the documentary about E. Jean Carroll who successfully sued Donald Trump for defamation and battery, is responding to reports the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Carroll. “Unbelievable, yet not surprising,” Mee...
The big picture: ‘Ask E. Jean’ Director Ivy Meeropol On Reports... — is generating industry buzz.
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Niall Horan Reflects on Liam Payne’s Death: “Our Friendship Was a Bond That Was There Forever”
“When I think of Liam’s passing, there is sadness, but it also makes me laugh and smirk because of the memories we had,” the former One Direction singer said in a new interview.
Why it matters: Niall Horan Reflects on Liam Payne’s Death: “Our... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Niall Horan Opens Up About “Light And Shade” Of Grief Following One Direction Bandmate Liam Payne’s Death: “It Still Feels Surreal”
Singer-songwriter Niall Horan is opening up about Liam Payne, saying there is “light and shade” to the grief he feels over the death of his One Direction bandmate. In a new interview with The Times U.K., Horan remembered spending time with Payne in Argentina just a couple of w...
Why it matters: Niall Horan Opens Up About “Light And Shade”... is generating industry buzz.
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Several musicians said they were misled about the ‘Great American State Fair’ and dropped out. So Trump is stepping in as the main act
Several artists, including Bret Michaels, the Commodores and Martina McBride dropped out last week.
Fortune reports: Several musicians said they were misled about the... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Michael De Luca Warns About the Danger of Hollywood Cutting Development Funds for Original Material: ‘If You Cut Too Deep Your Pipeline Dries Up’
Warner Bros. Pictures chief Michael De Luca offered a master class in being a studio executive during his session Saturday at the Produced By conference hosted by the Producers Guild of America. “The North Star [is] the relentless pursuit of new talent and fresh voices, and a ...
Why it matters: Michael De Luca Warns About the Danger of... could reshape the box office conversation.
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'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
Why it matters: 'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Great American State Fair Finds Its New Headliner: Donald Trump
At least five acts have distanced themselves from the event to date. Great American State Fair Finds Its New Headliner: Donald Trump Alex Young
The big picture: Great American State Fair Finds Its New Headliner:... — is making waves across platforms.
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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1807 on May 31
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1807 on May 31 appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
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Oil bosses warn prices will soar in a matter of weeks as inventories near unprecedented lows — ‘I mean really, really low levels’
"You can debate whether that’s going to hit those really low levels in two weeks or three weeks. Once you get to that point, then you’ll see price shoot up.”
Fortune reports: Oil bosses warn prices will soar in a... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Trump Says He May Replace “Third Rate Artists” Who Dropped Out of D.C. Concerts With Himself: “The Man Who Gets Larger Audiences Than Elvis”
The president said he may instead "give a major speech," as many musical acts have announced they're exiting the Freedom 250 event.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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Warner Bros’ Michael De Luca On Why ‘Backrooms’ & ‘Obsession’ Are Clicking: “These Filmmakers Are In A Dialogue With Their Audience…”
While there was no conversation about the elephant in the room– the pending Paramount Warner Bros Discovery merger — at Warner Bros. Motion Picture Co-Chair Michael De Luca’s Produced By panel this afternoon, the studio boss took time to give props to the zeitgeist going on at...
The big picture: Warner Bros’ Michael De Luca On Why ‘Backrooms’... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Niall Horan Opens Up About Liam Payne’s Death: ‘There Is Sadness, But it Also Makes Me Laugh and Smirk Because of the Memories We Had’
In a recent interview with The Times of London, Niall Horan opened up about the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died in 2024 at the age of 31 after falling three floors from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Horan said he was with Payne in Argentin...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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Study shows supervision and license conditions reduce reoffending among first-time prisoners
New research shows that people released from prison are significantly less likely to reoffend if they are subject to supervision and other license requirements—especially first-time prisoners.
The big picture: Study shows supervision and license conditions reduce reoffending... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Lionsgate Joins Movies Anywhere, Leaving Paramount and MGM as Last Major Hold Outs
MGM, Paramount Pictures and some independent labels still aren't part of Movies Anywhere, but Lionsgate has joined the MA fold, allowing its movies to sync across various digital retailers.
Bottom line from CNET: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
BBC Tech reports: Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with... — this could change how developers build software.
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Free hookup app accounts: Comparing AdultFriendFinder, Tinder, Grindr, and more
To help you navigate the world of hookup apps, we've put together this handy guide that breaks down each service's best features for free accounts.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
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DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined
The DOJ is suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger over his refusal to give the department election records.
The big picture: DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia... — hints at where the money is moving.
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SoftBank says it will invest up to €75 billion to build French data centers
The goal, the firm said, is to develop and operate up to 5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity.
The big picture: SoftBank says it will invest up to €75... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Trump Lashes Out at ‘Hater’ Federal Judge Who Blocked Adding His Name to Kennedy Center
He fumed about the Friday decision from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, claiming it was “impossible for me to be treated fairly."
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Unrailed 2 getting physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
A physical release for Unrailed 2 on Nintendo Switch has been revealed, giving fans a chance to add a boxed copy to their collection. The title will be sold standalone and with a limited edition in Japan. With the limited edition, you’ll be getting the game, Shuri-Ken Set DLC,...
Nintendo Everything reports: Unrailed 2 getting physical release in Japan with... — this signals what players want next.
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Best Text-to-Speech TTS Models in 2026: A Benchmark-Based Comparison
Text-to-speech changed fast in 2026. This guide ranks the leading commercial and open-weight TTS models, comparing quality, latency, cost, language coverage, and licensing so engineers can match a model to the job. The post Best Text-to-Speech TTS Models in 2026: A Benchmark-B...
The big picture: Best Text-to-Speech TTS Models in 2026: A Benchmark-Based... — pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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Dan Levy Compares ‘Heated Rivalry’ & ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Successes & Advocates For Investing In Queer Voices: “Canada Saw Value In Them First”
Upon accepting his Vanguard Award from the third annual Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television last night, Big Mistakes co-creator Dan Levy took a moment to shout out Canadian production for being a step ahead. “The funny thing about this indust...
The big picture: Dan Levy Compares ‘Heated Rivalry’ & ‘Schitt’s Creek’... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Trump Takes Over as Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair Headliner After Several Artists Drop Out
Event organizers at Freedom 250 confirmed the lineup update after Trump said he'd "take the place of these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists.'"
Billboard reports: Trump Takes Over as Freedom 250’s Great American... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.
Why it matters: Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF... demands attention beyond borders.
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SoftBank plans up to €75 billion investment in French AI centers
SoftBank’s initial investment plans to deliver data centers in Dunkirk, Bosquel and Bouchain.
Why it matters: SoftBank plans up to €75 billion investment in... signals changing business strategies.
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Researchers Put Grok AI In Charge Of A World Simulation And It Ended With ‘183 Crimes Committed’ And Humanity’s Total ‘Extinction’
According to the experiment's data, Grok just loves committing arson and "inspiring voter fraud"
Kotaku reports: Researchers Put Grok AI In Charge Of A... — this is generating hype in the community.
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'The Legend of Vox Machina,' 'Every Year After' and More New Prime Video Releases We're Watching in June
Prime Video promises romance, action and much more this June.
CNET reports: 'The Legend of Vox Machina,' 'Every Year After'... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Nanofiber implant delivers three drugs, doubles survival in glioblastoma mice
Researchers with the University of Cincinnati and Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a potential treatment for brain cancer that uses nanofibers embedded with a combination of drugs that work in concert to target tumors. The drugs proved more effective in combination than when a...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Catalysts that prevent boil-off losses in liquid hydrogen production hold promise for a hydrogen-energy society
A joint research team has discovered high-performance catalysts capable of significantly reducing "boil-off losses," which had been a longstanding issue in liquid hydrogen storage and transportation. These composite catalysts, in which metallic nanoparticles, such as iron, are...
Why it matters: Catalysts that prevent boil-off losses in liquid hydrogen... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Traffic to DuckDuckGo's proudly 'No AI' search page has tripled since latest Google AI search update
Traffic to DuckDuckGo's proudly 'No AI' search page has tripled since latest Google AI search update
PC Gamer reports: Traffic to DuckDuckGo's proudly 'No AI' search page... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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After a judge ordered Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center, president says it will ‘soon be closed, probably never to open again’
Hours after Cooper's decision, Trump said he was backing away from the renovations and making arrangements to relinquish control to Congress.
Fortune reports: After a judge ordered Trump’s name be removed... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow
Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa offers to cancel tariffs after speaking to a right-wing presidential candidate ahead of Sunday's vote.
BBC World reports: Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with... — this could reshape the global order.
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U.S. military fires missile into engine room of blockade runner after it ignored more than 20 warnings while trying to enter an Iranian port
The ship remained adrift in the Gulf of Oman and U.S. forces have not boarded it.
Why it matters: U.S. military fires missile into engine room of... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Score Official PSG Merch Online to Celebrate Paris Saint-Germain Champions League Win
The French soccer club defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalty kicks to take home a second consecutive UEFA title
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
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New Film Follows Low-Poly Man Convinced He’s Living In A PlayStation Game
Quentin Dupieux's Le Vertige satirizes a world obsessed with realism in a world that won't strain your graphics card
Kotaku reports: New Film Follows Low-Poly Man Convinced He’s Living... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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‘Toy Story 5’ Has Swifties Speculating About Soundtrack News With Cryptic ‘TS’ Billboard
Could Taylor Swift be suiting up for her ‘Life of a Cowgirl’ era? The Swifties are buzzing with speculation after a mysterious Toy Story 5 billboard went up with the initials ‘TS’ and Andy’s bedroom wallpaper, featuring 13 clouds, which is famously the Grammy-winning artist’s ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘Growing Pains’ Star Kirk Cameron Says He Left California Because of ‘Terrible’ Politics and ‘All the Other Things That Make it Difficult to Raise a Family’
“Growing Pains” star Kirk Cameron recently explained on the “Adam Carolla Podcast” that he left California for Tennessee to escape the Golden State’s “terrible politics” and “all the other things that make it difficult to raise a family.” “When you’re a kid in California it’s ...
The big picture: ‘Growing Pains’ Star Kirk Cameron Says He Left... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Nintendo releases new wave of backwards compatibility fixes for Switch games on Switch 2
Nintendo is still slowly but surely implementing backwards compatibility fixes for Switch games on Switch 2. We’ve been covering all of the fixes since the new console’s launch last year. While things have slowed down a bit, titles are still being updated. Even over the past w...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Neon’s Tom Quinn Worries About ‘Lack of Competition’ in a Merged Hollywood
"How would you feel if A24 and Neon merged? That would be ridiculous," the indie distributor CEO said at the Produced By conference.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Emily Blunt Says She’s “Terrified” of AI, Chose Not to Use It in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’
"I said maybe I could come in and we’ll just do a range of weird sounds," the 'Devil Wears Prada 2' actress recalls in finding another way to pull off one of her character's most unusual scenes.
Why it matters: Emily Blunt Says She’s “Terrified” of AI, Chose... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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After Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA’s entire moon exploration program depends on SpaceX for now as Musk eyes blockbuster IPO soon
"Blue Origin’s inability to launch Blue Moon anytime soon is likely to put the company out of the running for Artemis III."
The big picture: After Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA’s entire moon... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Samsung Sets Immersive BTS Fan Activations for ‘Arirang’ World Tour
BTS took over Las Vegas last week with four sold-out dates on their Arirang World Tour and Samsung was there to give fans a chance to capture it all. The electronics giant touched down in Sin City as part of their “Samsung Galaxy x BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG” experience, which off...
Why it matters: Samsung Sets Immersive BTS Fan Activations for ‘Arirang’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Too hot, too humid: Why the sustained heat wave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous
India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Indie App Spotlight: ‘NextThere’ helps you navigate public transit with rich insights
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Navigating across different cities and figuring out their public transportat...
Why it matters: Indie App Spotlight: ‘NextThere’ helps you navigate public... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Neon Boss Tom Quinn Isn’t A Fan Of Industry Consolidation: “How Would You Feel If A24 & Neon Merged? That Would Be Ridiculous”
“I wouldn’t survive a day in that environment.” That’s indie distributor Neon’s co-founder and CEO Tom Quinn’s take on working within a major studio, let alone two combined. In his first public appearance since taking home Neon’s seventh Cannes Palme d’Or last week, this time ...
Deadline reports: Neon Boss Tom Quinn Isn’t A Fan Of... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Tom Holland Is Looking Forward to ‘Setting Up the Next Chapter’ For a New ‘Spider-Man’ Star: ‘I Could Do What Downey Did For Me’
Tom Holland recently told Empire that he is looking forward to passing on the “Spider-Man” mantle to whoever takes over the Marvel franchise next. “For whoever’s next, whether that is a Miles Morales or a Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or something like that, I would love to be...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘You See L.A.’ Creators, Coach Made Sure Pic Following UCLA Women’s Basketball Team Shot From The Heart – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted
When allowing cameras for the Fox Sports documentary You See L.A. into the lives of her players, UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close, who just led the Bruins to a national championship, tried to stick to the wisdom of one of the school’s guiding sports lights. “I had...
Deadline reports: ‘You See L.A.’ Creators, Coach Made Sure Pic... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New design, pink colorway
Last week, reports emerged around Apple developing a new pair of Beats over-ear headphones, with the FCC leaking an outline of the headphones, model number A3577. Now, leading into the world cup, Lamine Yamal has just openly teased the new Beats headphones in an Instagram post...
The big picture: Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Rainfall near 700 mm marks turning point in ecosystem nitrogen retention
In a study published in Nature Geoscience, a research team led by Prof. Liu Lingli from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS) has identified a mean annual precipitation (MAP) threshold of approximately 700 mm, beyond which the dominant controls on ...
The big picture: Rainfall near 700 mm marks turning point in... — advances our understanding of the world.
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‘Mr. Scorsese’ Director Rebecca Miller Got Martin Scorsese To Open Up, Then Covid Gave Him Time – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted
Documentary filmmaker Rebecca Miller was acquainted with the subject of her latest, Apple TV’s five-part Mr. Scorsese, through her husband Daniel Day-Lewis, one of legendary director Martin Scorsese’s cinematic muses. But when it came to getting the filmmaker to commit to open...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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Is Taylor Swift Involved in ‘Toy Story 5’? Fans Decode Cryptic ‘TS’ Billboard Campaign & Lyric Clue
"She’s making those moves up as she goes!" Pixar captioned a post.
The big picture: Is Taylor Swift Involved in ‘Toy Story 5’?... — is making waves across platforms.
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Cracker Barrel 400 Livestream: How to Watch the NASCAR Race Online for Free
The NASCAR Cup Series stop comes a week after the Coca-Cola 600, which was overshadowed by the passing of Kyle Busch
The big picture: Cracker Barrel 400 Livestream: How to Watch the... — is making waves across platforms.
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‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Director Colin Hanks Says Of Iconic Actor’s Style: “There’s A Little Bit Of John In Every Performance” – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted
Legendary actor John Candy has been gone for more than three decades, but his children Jennifer Candy-Sullivan and Chris Candy are celebrating his life and body of work in the new documentary John Candy: I Like Me, currently available to stream via Prime Video. His daughter an...
The big picture: ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ Director Colin Hanks... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Spurs vs. Thunder Livestream: How to Watch Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Final Online Free
The San Antonio Spurs pulled out a dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night, to set up a winner-take-all Game 7 matchup in the NBA Western Conference Final. Led by star center Victor Wembanyama and his 28 points, the Spurs routed OKC by a score of 118-91 in G...
The big picture: Spurs vs. Thunder Livestream: How to Watch Game... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Q&A: Ancient bird species found in China's Liaoning had extra-long tail feathers for elaborate courtship
A recently discovered extinct bird from the early Cretaceous Period (approximately 121 million years ago) may have waggled its long tail feathers to attract mates, according to a study published May 27, 2026 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Alexander Clark of the Univers...
The big picture: Q&A: Ancient bird species found in China's Liaoning... — opens new research frontiers.
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‘Lilith Fair: Building A Mystery’ Director Looks Back On Groundbreaking ’90s Fest & Think Time Is Right For Its Comeback – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted
The popularity of the female-led ’90s-era musical festival Lilith Fair was enough to tell the story behind its origins, Ally Pankiw, director of the Hulu documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, explained at Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary panel, but even mor...
The big picture: ‘Lilith Fair: Building A Mystery’ Director Looks Back... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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The Shocking Success of ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Should Be a Memo to Hollywood: You Need What’s Outside the Box
“Thinking outside the box” is a phrase that tends to be used by those who are stuck inside the box. It means something real, but it’s also corporate-speak for having an actual imagination — the audacity to make something that wasn’t commanded or formatted. Given that, this is ...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.
The big picture: Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged... — affects international relations.
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Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN auth bypass flaw now exploited in attacks
Palo Alto Networks is warning that hackers are now exploiting a PAN-OS GlobalProtect authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-0257, in attacks attempting to breach corporate networks. [...]
The big picture: Palo Alto GlobalProtect VPN auth bypass flaw now... — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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How mobile deep‑space medical systems could support future landings on the moon and Mars
Around the world, people watched NASA's Artemis II mission in awe as humans returned to lunar orbit for the first time since 1972.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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'For All Mankind' star Wrenn Schmidt on her character's journey from NASA's mission control to the slammer (interview)
‘She listens to Dolly Parton now. She’s exposed to all kinds of things being in jail, because she’s got nothing but time.’
Bottom line from Space.com: this opens new research frontiers.
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By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
Despite widespread support in polls, the number of people who actually go through with the practice remains very small.
The big picture: By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Octavia Spencer On Docuseries ‘Lost Women Of Alaska’: “There Are So Many Voices That Need To Be Restored” – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted
When Octavia Spencer, the narrator and executive producer of Investigation Discovery’s three-part docuseries Lost Women of Alaska, decided to get involved in telling the story of indigenous women living on societal fringes who were targeted and murdered by serial killer Brian ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself
Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.
Why it matters: Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom... has global implications.
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'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
Why it matters: 'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city... could reshape the global order.
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Trump Says ‘Cancel It’ About Troubled ‘Freedom 250’ Concert Series, After Slamming ‘Overpriced, Third Rate Artists’ His Organization Booked
President Donald J. Trump is now saying “cancel it” about the concert series his Freedom 250 organization is putting on in June and July, after five of the nine artists announced backed out within 48 hours of the shows being announced. He wrote in a Truth Social post Saturday ...
The big picture: Trump Says ‘Cancel It’ About Troubled ‘Freedom 250’... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Snowflake CEO says monster quarter shows why software firms need new pricing models to thrive in AI age
Sridhar Ramaswamy predicts that companies reliant on seat-based income will scramble to justify their premiums as employees use AI to accomplish an immense amount of work.
The big picture: Snowflake CEO says monster quarter shows why software... — may shift market dynamics.
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Jeff Hiller Won an Emmy. So Why Isn’t Hollywood Calling?
After a breakout win for ‘Somebody Somewhere’ and a standout guest-star run on ‘Pluribus,’ and ‘Elsbeth,’ the actor says Hollywood’s harsh new math has left him on the sidelines: "I haven't worked in 2026 at all, and that's scary.”
The big picture: Jeff Hiller Won an Emmy. So Why Isn’t... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Friday Night Lights’ 20th Reunion: Why Kyle Chandler Turned Down a Movie Sequel, and Why There’s No ‘Rush’ for a Reboot
The cast and crew of the beloved football drama gathered at the ATX TV Festival to share insights into the past ("Remember when Landry killed a guy?") and tease a possible future. (But don't hold your breath for that reboot.)
Bottom line from IndieWire: this is generating industry buzz.
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How Access Opera’s John Burton Kickstarted Ye’s Touring Comeback: ‘He’s Like the Michael Jordan of This Thing’
Yeezy will hit the Atatürk Olympic Stadium stage in Istanbul on May 30, which is expected to be the largest concert of his career with over 100,000 fans in attendance.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Donald Trump Offers to Perform at Freedom 250 Concert Himself: ‘Only Great Patriots Invited’
Several artists, including Martina McBride, the Commodores, and Bret Michaels, have pulled out, citing being told it was nonpartisan
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Sequel Gets New Title
The follow-up to last year's box office hit, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, is slated to release in theaters next year.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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A Darren Aronofsky-Produced Short Used Google Veo to Bring Dustin Yellin’s Sculptures to Life
"Goodnight Lamby," which stars Chris Rock and Paul Rudd, premiered in the Cannes Classics section at this year's festival.
The big picture: A Darren Aronofsky-Produced Short Used Google Veo to... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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California Assembly passes 3D printer bill that would criminalize bypassing mandated gun-blocking software
California's Assembly has passed AB 2047, the California Firearm Printing Prevention Act, sending the amended bill to the state Senate.
Why it matters: California Assembly passes 3D printer bill that would... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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A robot startup is wreaking havoc on short-term rentals in San Francisco — Airbnb hosts allege 'guests' secretly tested robots indoors, left the units completely trashed
Picture this: you're the owner of a dainty place in San Francisco. You put it up on Airbnb, considering the area is sprawling with AI bros, thinking you'd get a pretty good return on your investment. What you actually get in return are scratched kitchens, damaged appliances, b...
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Kelly Curtis, ‘The Sentinel’ Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69
Kelly Curtis, an American actress and the sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died on Saturday. She was 69. Jamie Lee Curtis announced her older sister’s death in a Facebook post. She wrote, “A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. In her home....
Variety reports: Kelly Curtis, ‘The Sentinel’ Actress and Sister of... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Damn the torpedoes — More ships are quietly slipping through the Strait of Hormuz as helicopters scare off Iran’s fast-attack boats
To sail through the strait without being detected by Iran, many ships are turning off their Automatic Identification Systems.
Why it matters: Damn the torpedoes — More ships are quietly... signals changing business strategies.
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Quantum light gives a 20-fold boost to ultrafast laser processes
Nonlinear interactions between light and matter are at the heart of some of the most powerful tools in modern optics, but pushing these processes to their limits has long been hampered by a fundamental constraint: the stronger you make the laser, the more likely it is to destr...
Phys.org reports: Quantum light gives a 20-fold boost to ultrafast... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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A toast to the wild west weirdos of the MMO goldrush—from the game that unleashed pandora's lootbox, to a deeply strange mess based off a 1996 science fiction novel
Trendsetting freaks of 2005-2015, I salute thee.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
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Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day
The Kane Parsons' film Backrooms is expected to earn up to $90 million in its opening weekend after pulling down $38 million on Friday alone. That's not only above expectations, but absolutely obliterates A24's previous opening weekend record of $25.5 million for Alex Garland'...
Why it matters: Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Caitlin O’Heaney, Actress in ‘He Knows You’re Alone’ and ‘Tales of the Gold Monkey,’ Dies at 73
The Milwaukee native also worked with Katharine Hepburn on Broadway, starred in a Norman Lear sitcom and played Snow White in ‘The Charmings.’
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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How 50 Cent’s Netflix Diddy Doc Became an Emmy Contender
A lot of people are like, ‘Why are you tearing down a Black man?’ says director Alex Stapleton. “You could look at it that way, or you could look at what Black journalism did.”
The big picture: How 50 Cent’s Netflix Diddy Doc Became an... — is generating industry buzz.
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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release
Following the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release. This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a d...
Why it matters: List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with... is generating hype in the community.
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Backlash is often swift when authorities try to plan retreat from the coast: Is there a better way?
Climate change is exacerbating rainfall, flooding and sea-level rises in coastal and low-lying areas. During the past few years, disastrous floods have swept through Lismore in New South Wales, Northern Queensland, and the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Large waves have pounded...
Why it matters: Backlash is often swift when authorities try to... advances our understanding of the world.
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Michelle Nader and Jenni Konner Know That ‘Deli Boys’ Matters Because Stars Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh Make It So
IndieWire Honors: Ali and Shaikh will receive the Breakthrough Award at this season's TV-centric event on June 4.
IndieWire reports: Michelle Nader and Jenni Konner Know That ‘Deli... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.
The big picture: ‘What a joke’: Github Copilot’s new token-based billing... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Sarah Snook to battle crap-ton of birds in TV remake of… The Birds
Snook's is the latest of several efforts to bring Daphne du Maurier's famed avian horror story back to screens.
Why it matters: Sarah Snook to battle crap-ton of birds in... reflects shifting cultural trends.
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El Tigre Creator Backs Away From AI Amazon Cartoon After One Day Of Guillermo Del Toro Subtweets
Amazon's ‘Punky Duck’ has already ruffled a few a feathers, but it's not the only controversy among the trio of AI-generated cartoons
Kotaku reports: El Tigre Creator Backs Away From AI Amazon... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone
A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.
Bottom line from BBC World: this could reshape the global order.
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Microsoft and Nvidia reportedly team up on AI PCs that run actual agents instead of Copilot
Nvidia is pushing into the PC market with its own chips as the main processor. The first Windows computers from Dell and Microsoft's Surface line are set to be unveiled next week at Computex and Build. Microsoft is also planning new software likely based on the OpenClaw framew...
Why it matters: Microsoft and Nvidia reportedly team up on AI... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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Here’s one of my feature requests for Visual Intelligence in iOS 27
One of the core Apple Intelligence features to date has been Visual Intelligence. It started off in a rather limited capacity through Camera Control, but with iOS 26, the company expanded it to screenshots. I’ve found those capabilities very useful thus far, and I’d love to se...
The big picture: Here’s one of my feature requests for Visual... — could change how developers build software.
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New Report Suggests Age Verification Service Used By PlayStation And Meta Is A Privacy Mess
Yoti, the age verification software used by the likes of PlayStation, TikTok, and Meta, 'relies on sharing sensitive user information with several less user-visible fourth parties,' according to a new report
Why it matters: New Report Suggests Age Verification Service Used By... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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This Lenovo Yoga model I tested may be the most overlooked business laptop in 2026
The Slim 7x (2026) has impressive performance improvements, but its target user - the modern professional - remains the same.
The big picture: This Lenovo Yoga model I tested may be... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh Still Can’t Believe ‘Deli Boys’ Exists
IndieWire Honors: The stars of the Hulu crime comedy series about two spoiled Pakistani heirs turned black market dealers will receive the Breakthrough Award at IndieWire Honors.
Why it matters: Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh Still Can’t Believe... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares his tech pet peeves
Cecil Baldwin's résumé includes appearances on Gravity Falls, narrating the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, and performing as part of the New York Neo-Futurists theater company. But he is best known as the host of the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, a lon...
Why it matters: Welcome to Night Vale host Cecil Baldwin shares... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Roger Craig Smith Packs His Resident Evil Briefcase
We're back with another Resident Evil briefcase packing video. This time we've brought in the boulder punching asshole himself, Roger Craig Smith (Chris Redfield), for a Resident Evil 5 Inspired twist. Can he and his co-op partner Jillucy make it to the end?
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Another New Biome Is Coming To Minecraft This Fall
During today's Minecraft Live broadcast, Mojang dropped some small teasers about a new biome coming to the blocky sandbox game this fall. While the next Minecraft update, Chaos Cubed, is officially set for release on June 16, this fall sees the arrival of the Dappled Fores...
Why it matters: Another New Biome Is Coming To Minecraft This... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Here’s how Incogni helps you protect your family from scams and spam
We manage huge chunks of our life online these days, which means there is a mass of personal data entrusted to a range of different companies. You probably already use Apple privacy tools like App Tracking Transparency, Hide My Email, and iCloud Private Relay, but none of that...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
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The remarkable story of Unreal 2, the sequel rescued from development hell by dooming it to failure: 'There was just no way we could succeed'
"It made it possible for us to ship something, but what we shipped was not what people wanted."
PC Gamer reports: The remarkable story of Unreal 2, the sequel... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Warren Buffett’s son Peter didn’t know his dad was a billionaire until his 20s—he found out from a rich list
Peter Buffett, now 68, says he laughed when he spotted his father on the list of the richest Americans—and his friends were just as shocked as he was.
Fortune reports: Warren Buffett’s son Peter didn’t know his dad... — this may shift market dynamics.
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After more than two decades, the creator of Paint.NET finally owns the domain paint.net, and it's all thanks to a 'slam dunk case of trademark infringement'
"I've been trying to get this domain for 22 years."
The big picture: After more than two decades, the creator of... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Is Luke Bryan’s New Song AI? We Ask the Songwriters
Chase McGill and Matt Dragstrem, two hit Nashville writers, defend their flesh-and-blood creation "Fish Hunt Golf Drink": "It’s not rocket science, but it’s true to who Luke is"
Why it matters: Is Luke Bryan’s New Song AI? We Ask... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Two months, $2.6 billion: How NASA ETF turned SpaceX IPO access into a hot retail trade
With Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO ahead, retail investors are rushing into space-themed ETFs including NASA which offers direct access to the rocket company.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
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I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it’s actually pretty useful
Gemini Spark helps automate everyday tasks, from inbox summaries to local event planning, but it’s unclear why Google made it a separate product.
Why it matters: I put Google’s 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 212 — Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base
On Episode 212 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Space.com's Mike Wall to discuss the loss of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.
The big picture: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 212 —... — advances our understanding of the world.
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China’s Rise in Drug Development Looms Over U.S.
Clinical trials in China are getting attention at an international oncology gathering in Chicago. China’s surging biotechnology industry is fueling alarm that U.S. dominance in the field is waning.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits
Microsoft is facing criticism for its handling of zero-day exploits. Someone going by the name Nightmare Eclipse has been publicly feuding with the company, posting proof-of-concept exploit code. Some of their posts suggest that they're a disgruntled former employee. But what ...
The Verge reports: Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits — this could change how developers build software.
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Bret Michaels joins horde of musicians dropping out of Freedom 250 concerts, citing "safety concerns"
Michaels has become the latest musician to drop out of the Washington D.C. concerts, claiming he's worried about "threats."
Bottom line from AV Club: this captures the public's attention.
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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.
Why it matters: Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health -... has global implications.
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A 'supereruption' transformed NZ 350,000 years ago—we now know how it happened
Some 350,000 years ago, the center of New Zealand's North Island appeared much different than the mountainous, scrub-covered landscape it is today. Amid a glacial period, temperatures were colder and conditions harsher. Vast beech and podocarp forests blanketed the region, pro...
Phys.org reports: A 'supereruption' transformed NZ 350,000 years ago—we now... — this opens new research frontiers.
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