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- Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Latin Rapper Lito MC Cassidy’s Lito MusicBillboard
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Ted Danson Apologizes For Blackface At Whoopi Goldberg’s 1993 Roast: “Arrogant And Stupid”
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Steam Machine and Steam Frame are coming 'this summer'
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Ted Danson Apologizes For Blackface At Whoopi Goldberg’s 1993 Roast: “Arrogant And Stupid”
After more than 30 years, Ted Danson has had much time to reflect on his controversial moment at Whoopi Goldberg’s 1993 roast. The 3x Emmy winner recently emphasized that he is “forever apologetic” for doing blackface in his appearance at New York’s Friars Club, explaining he ...
The big picture: Ted Danson Apologizes For Blackface At Whoopi Goldberg’s... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Donald Trump Schedules D.C. Rally With Lee Greenwood And Christopher Macchio After Artists Bail On Freedom 250 Concert Series
Donald Trump said that he’s now planning a June 24 rally in Washington, D.C. with Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio performing after a line up of artists pulled out of previous plans for a Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thur...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Latin Rapper Lito MC Cassidy’s Lito Music
"Together, we are building a label designed to develop the next generation of talent."
Why it matters: Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Latin Rapper Lito... shows where the music business is headed.
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Valve says it’s ready to launch the Steam Machine this summer
Valve now says that the delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are set to launch sometime this summer. In a Thursday blog post detailing its Verified programs for both pieces of hardware, Valve concludes by saying that "We're excited for players to try your titles...
Bottom line from The Verge: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei shrugs off doubts about AI’s returns
The AI giant's co-founder explained why the company may tap the public market for capital and why tokenmaxxing pushback isn't a concern.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
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Tessera AI model offers accessible way to view Earth
A foundation model trained on Earth observation data from Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 has been made widely available to researchers, it was announced at a computer industry conference this week in Denver, U.S.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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Measuring gravitational waves in a humming universe with a coordinate-free approach
Gravitational waves are tiny ripples in spacetime. Their first direct detection in 2015 marked a revolutionary moment in astronomy. Today, we have a thorough understanding of signals that travel far from their sources through quiet, nearly empty space, such as those emitted wh...
Phys.org reports: Measuring gravitational waves in a humming universe with... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Reboot So Far
Netflix’s reboot of Little House on the Prairie will gallop onto the small screen this summer. First ordered in January 2025, the series began its search for the Ingalls family in March 2025. Described as a “reimagining” of the ‘70s television drama series, which is currently ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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Walt Disney’s First Company-Wide Creative Agency Main Street Launches, Led By Carrie Brzezinski-Hsu
EXCLUSIVE: Walt Disney’s first company-wide creative agency, Main Street, has launched with Carrie Brzezinski-Hsu as its Head of Creative Execution. In this role, she oversees the creative talent and production behind Disney’s biggest campaigns and some of the world’s most bel...
Why it matters: Walt Disney’s First Company-Wide Creative Agency Main Street... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Music Mogul Clive Davis Discharged From Hospital Following Respiratory Issue
A rep said the 94-year-old executive is "in good spirits and happy to be recuperating at home"
Rolling Stone reports: Music Mogul Clive Davis Discharged From Hospital Following... — this is making waves across platforms.
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You can thank AI for Google Keeps’s new large FAB on Android
Google Keep on Android is getting some tweaks to the FAB (floating action button) ahead of its new AI voice feature coming this summer. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Lamine Yamal teases second color of upcoming Beats headphones
Soccer sensation Lamine Yamal has published a second photo featuring a pair of unreleased Beats headphones. Here are the details. more…
Why it matters: Lamine Yamal teases second color of upcoming Beats... could change how developers build software.
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Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab
The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.
Why it matters: Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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SAG-AFTRA & WGAE Condemn CBS News’ ’60 Minutes’ Firings, Call Terminations An Assault On Independent Journalism
UPDATED: SAG-AFTRA called the firing of Scott Pelley and other correspondents “shocking,” characterizing it as management’s “continued assault on the foundations of CBS News.” “Like all workers, journalists have the right under federal law to speak up on behalf of their collea...
Deadline reports: SAG-AFTRA & WGAE Condemn CBS News’ ’60 Minutes’... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Trump Announces “Rally to End All Rallies” As Replacement for Great American State Fair
With special guests Lee Greenwood and opera tenor Christopher Macchio. Trump Announces “Rally to End All Rallies” As Replacement for Great American State Fair Scoop Harrison
Consequence of Sound reports: Trump Announces “Rally to End All Rallies” As... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Building a Semantic Search Engine and Open-Status Classifier over the ResearchMath-14k Dataset
This tutorial walks through a complete NLP pipeline for research-level mathematics. Using the ResearchMath-14k dataset, we extract field-specific keywords with TF-IDF, generate sentence embeddings, visualize the problem landscape with UMAP, cluster with K-Means, build a semant...
Why it matters: Building a Semantic Search Engine and Open-Status Classifier... could accelerate the AI arms race.
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The skeptic’s guide to humanoid robots going viral on the Internet
Robot demonstrations can distort public perceptions of robotic capabilities.
Ars Technica reports: The skeptic’s guide to humanoid robots going viral... — this could change how developers build software.
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Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls
The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.
The big picture: Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame... — affects international relations.
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Comedy Writer Bridger Winegar Said “No Gifts” — Now He Has More Than 300 of Them
As his podcast, 'I Said No Gifts,' hits 300 episodes, the host talks through the best and worst presents he's received from his luminary guests, white whales and indoor skydiving.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Comedy Writer Bridger Winegar Said “No Gifts” —... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Here's why election results in the second largest US city are so slow
It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.
Why it matters: Here's why election results in the second largest... could reshape the global order.
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Measuring massive surge waves along the Illgraben
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have, for the first time, been able to record a debris flow over a distance of two kilometers at the Illgraben (VS). The study reveals where and how waves form within the flow and what hap...
Phys.org reports: Measuring massive surge waves along the Illgraben — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Easily overlooked small wetlands are a big source of global methane
Waterlogged land areas such as marshes, bogs and fens are the world's largest natural source of methane. Even the smallest of wetlands emit this powerful greenhouse gas. In a study from The University of Texas at Austin, researchers have identified tens of millions of easily o...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Colorbound secures Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer
Colorbound’s release date on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch is now set. Today, it was revealed that the game will be out for both platforms on August 22, 2026. Colorbound, which is described as “a vibrant palette-platformer”, was announced for Nintendo’s consoles at the start of...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
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'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job
After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".
BBC World reports: 'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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Jim Cramer says Thursday's rally shows investors' 'huge appetite' for stocks
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday's rally showed investors remain resilient and eager to buy stocks.
CNBC reports: Jim Cramer says Thursday's rally shows investors' 'huge... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sparks Ticket Frenzy as AMC, Other Sites Crash
AMC, Fandango, and Regal all faced long weight times and site glitches when tickets went on sale
Rolling Stone reports: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sparks Ticket Frenzy as... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Lululemon cuts annual outlook, citing 'negative' media commentary and disappointing product launches
Lululemon is expecting its situation to get a lot worse before it gets better, as it issued weak guidance for the full year.
Why it matters: Lululemon cuts annual outlook, citing 'negative' media commentary... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Why Eric André Made A (Surprisingly Good) Classical Music Album
As BLARF, the Berklee-trained comedian put out Film Scores for Films That Don't Exist — and conducted the orchestra playing on it.
The big picture: Why Eric André Made A (Surprisingly Good) Classical... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Up your summer workouts with the Soundscore Sport X10 headphones while theyre half off
The Soundcore Sport X10 workout headphones are on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $39.99, down from the normal price of $79.99. That's a 50% discount.
The big picture: Up your summer workouts with the Soundscore Sport... — could change how developers build software.
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Deep-sea discovery uncovers new family of copepods near Greenland
An international research team, including Dr. Nancy Mercado Salas from the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB), has described a new family of copepods (Copepoda). The discovery was made at a depth of more than 2,500 meters in the Irminger Basin, sou...
The big picture: Deep-sea discovery uncovers new family of copepods near... — advances our understanding of the world.
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School in a hot world: What research is saying about children's health and learning
Climate change is making southern Africa hotter. While much attention has focused on climate impacts such as droughts, floods and food insecurity, another crisis is unfolding quietly inside classrooms. Research has shown that some schools are becoming dangerously hot places fo...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘Other Side of the Box’ Filmmaker Caleb Phillips Signs With WME (Exclusive)
The filmmaker, who gained attention with his viral horror hit, recently bowed his debut feature 'Imposters' at SXSW.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Remember the Guardians: Stan Lee’s Ill-Fated Collaboration With the NHL
Stan Lee played a role in coming up with some of the greatest villains of all time: Doctor Doom, Magneto, Devin Dark. Oh, you don’t know that last one? Well, clearly, you weren’t watching the NHL All-Star Game on January 30, 2011, in Raleigh, North Carolina. That was not just ...
The big picture: Remember the Guardians: Stan Lee’s Ill-Fated Collaboration With... — is generating buzz across social media.
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Room Keys in Apple Wallet are coming to more hotels through Salto
Smart access company Salto has announced that its hospitality platform now supports Room Keys in Apple Wallet. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Apple WWDC 2026 is shaping up to be a big event: Heres everything we expect to learn
Apple WWDC 2026 is shaping up to be the most interesting Apple keynote event in years. We're expecting big news on iOS 27 and Siri.
The big picture: Apple WWDC 2026 is shaping up to be... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Lexispell is Balatro for people that love spelling bees and hate gambling
Game gets popular, games gets clones, that's just how the cookie crumbles. Vampire Survivors, Buckshot Roulette, Lethal Company; as soon as those games blew up, derivatives were a guarantee. This is true of Balatro too of course, a game which has produced so many clones that w...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Lionsgate’s Keith Warren Upped to EVP, Will Head TV Business Affairs Following Vice Chairman Sandra Stern’s Departure
EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate has set its television BA leadership in the wake of decorated business executive Sandra Stern stepping down as Vice Chairman of Lionsgate Television Group with the promotion of Keith Warren, a 12-year company veteran, to EVP. While not a replacement for St...
Deadline reports: Lionsgate’s Keith Warren Upped to EVP, Will Head... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.
BBC Tech reports: AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 5, #620
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 5, No. 620.
CNET reports: Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers... — this could change how developers build software.
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The Internet Is Convinced Guy Fieri Has Never Swallowed Food On Camera
And one streamer is spending hours and hours sharing evidence to back up the wild theory
Why it matters: The Internet Is Convinced Guy Fieri Has Never... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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New York Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Says He’d Pay $7,500 to See This Music Legend Perform Live
The cheapest tickets on the resale market for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden are currently going for more than $7,000.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Rust-Written IronWorm Hits NPM Supply Chain
Like Shai-Hulud, the campaign targets developers to steal credentials and reuses them to propagate across the software supply channel.
Why it matters: Rust-Written IronWorm Hits NPM Supply Chain exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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Amazon, Vice Studios Hit With Defamation Suit Over ‘Hollywood Hustler’ Documentary
A producer sued Amazon Studios, Vice Studios and director Rebecca Chaiklin on Thursday, alleging that he was falsely portrayed as an accomplice of convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz in the recent documentary series “Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam.” The producer, Julio Hall...
Why it matters: Amazon, Vice Studios Hit With Defamation Suit Over... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Filtr is a new privacy tool that blocks ads in almost every iPhone and Mac app
This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.
The big picture: Filtr is a new privacy tool that blocks... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Warren invites Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Senate hearing on China AI chip sales
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Jensen Huang's Nvidia over export controls, China sales, Trump and data-center policy as Congress scrutinizes the AI chip boom.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
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Seth Rogen to Reboot ‘Littlest Hobo’ Dog Drama in Canada
Rogen and Evan Goldberg will revive the 1980s CBC series about an ownerless German Shepherd helping people in need for Crave, and in partnership with Lionsgate Canada.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Seth Rogen to Reboot ‘Littlest Hobo’ Dog Drama... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Here’s How Olivia Rodrigo Feels About Possibly Collaborating With Sabrina Carpenter Someday
The star shared that her dream collaborators include PJ Harvey & Fiona Apple.
The big picture: Here’s How Olivia Rodrigo Feels About Possibly Collaborating... — shows where the music business is headed.
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NVIDIA AI Releases Nemotron 3 Ultra: An Open 550B Mixture-of-Experts Hybrid Mamba-Transformer for Long-Running Agents
NVIDIA has released Nemotron 3 Ultra, a 550B total (55B active) open Mixture-of-Experts hybrid Mamba-Transformer for long-running agents. It pairs a 1M-token context with up to ~6x higher inference throughput than comparable open LLMs at on-par accuracy, and ships with open we...
Why it matters: NVIDIA AI Releases Nemotron 3 Ultra: An Open... highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
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Novel synthetic biomolecule degrades disease-related proteins
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a novel synthetic biomolecular condensate that can degrade intracellular disease-causing proteins, providing a framework for new therapeutic approaches for a wide range of diseases, as detailed in a recent study published in Natu...
The big picture: Novel synthetic biomolecule degrades disease-related proteins — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Exploring the meanings of plants and hair, from Amazon pastures to suburban lawns and groomed bodies
Cultivated lawns, cleared cattle pastures and carefully groomed hair all reflect a shared cultural logic, according to a new book by UC Santa Barbara anthropology professor Jeffrey Hoelle.
Why it matters: Exploring the meanings of plants and hair, from... opens new research frontiers.
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Jim Jones Thinks Jay-Z ‘Spared’ the People He Dissed at Roots Picnic: ‘I Wanna See the Yankee Stadium Freestyle’
The Harlem rapper speculated that the NYC freestyle will be on par with Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech.
The big picture: Jim Jones Thinks Jay-Z ‘Spared’ the People He... — is making waves across platforms.
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I regret to inform you that you almost certainly overlooked a sick as hell shrimp game on Steam last month
There's still time to correct this grievous error.
PC Gamer reports: I regret to inform you that you almost... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Abby Elliott Latest To Join Amazon MGM Actioner ‘The Kellys’
EXCLUSIVE: The Bear’s Abby Elliott is set for a major role in The Kellys, the Thunder Road action film picked up by Amazon MGM for worldwide release on streaming, alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Liam Hemsworth, and Kelsey Asbille. No word yet on the role to be played by Ellio...
Why it matters: Abby Elliott Latest To Join Amazon MGM Actioner... is generating industry buzz.
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Becky G Suggests a Taco Spin-Off & Says ‘You Can’t Even Enjoy That’ While Eating Spiciest Wing on ‘Hot Ones’
The Chicana proved she can take the heat while answering questions about her childhood & career in Latin music.
Billboard reports: Becky G Suggests a Taco Spin-Off & Says... — this could define this era of music.
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Brave Software releases Origin for a paid, bloat-free browsing experience
Brave has announced the public release of Brave Origin, a paid minimalist version of its browser that strips out cryptocurrency, AI, rewards, and other monetization-focused features. [...]
The big picture: Brave Software releases Origin for a paid, bloat-free... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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Trump says Pulte won't be permanent national intelligence director
Trump's comment came two days after he tapped Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting DNI to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.
Why it matters: Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to... has global implications.
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Trump Confirms He’s Attending Game 3 of NBA Finals — And Maybe Game 4
The president will be in Madison Square Garden to watch his hometown New York Knicks on Monday
Why it matters: Trump Confirms He’s Attending Game 3 of NBA... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Dharius Surprises on New Album With Regional Track ‘Ey Mezcal’ Feat. Christian Nodal: ‘We Must Adapt’
The iconic rapper talks about his foray into música Mexicana as part of Directo Hasta Arriba Vol. 2.
Billboard reports: Dharius Surprises on New Album With Regional Track... — this could define this era of music.
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‘The Daily Show’ Goes to New Orleans as Jordan Klepper Celebrates America 250 With a Drunk Pirate (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Daily Show” host Jordan Klepper went down South to celebrate America’s 250th birthday for a new installment of “Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse.” Airing during tonight’s episode of “The Daily Show,” the segment finds the host in New Orleans during Sail250, a traveling ma...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18
On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and adv...
Why it matters: Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Not to Alarm Anyone, but Flesh-Eating Screwworms Have Entered the US
The USDA this week confirmed the first known infection of the carnivorous fly larva, which feast on the flesh of living mammals, after the United States eradicated the nightmare bugs in the 1960s.
Wired reports: Not to Alarm Anyone, but Flesh-Eating Screwworms Have... — this could change how developers build software.
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Substack gives creators control of the conversation with new Reply Rules
Substack has introduced Reply Rules, which individual writers can set to set the tenor for comments on their posts.
Mashable reports: Substack gives creators control of the conversation with... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Hola Browser for Windows compromised to deliver cryptominer
The Windows version of the Hola Browser has been compromised in a supply chain attack that delivered an undeclared executable identified by researchers as a cryptocurrency miner. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this is a wake-up call for digital security.
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iOS 27 bill splitting, new hardware waiting on new Siri, final WWDC expectations
Benjamin and Chance talk about the late-breaking iOS 27 rumors, including a new bill splitting feature for the Wallet app, as well as give their final expectations for next week’s WWDC announcements. Apple fixes Mayo’s iPhone Air battery glitch, and new Apple TV and HomePod mo...
The big picture: iOS 27 bill splitting, new hardware waiting on... — could change how developers build software.
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AT&T and Verizon lose Supreme Court case over fines for selling location data
FCC did not violate carriers' right to jury trial, court says in 8-1 ruling.
The big picture: AT&T and Verizon lose Supreme Court case over... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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China's TA4922 Expands Cybercrime Attacks Globally
One of the world's most diverse, least-focused cybercrime groups is enlarging its footprint beyond East Asia.
Dark Reading reports: China's TA4922 Expands Cybercrime Attacks Globally — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
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Q&A: Why do telomeres shorten when a cell divides, and how does it affect human aging?
In each cell of your body, DNA is stored in structures called chromosomes. When cells divide, these chromosomes are copied, but over time, the copying process degrades. After many cycles of making copies, the ends of the chromosomes become shorter and can sometimes get damaged...
The big picture: Q&A: Why do telomeres shorten when a cell... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Record ultraviolet quasar wind reaches 30% light speed near supermassive black hole
A team led by York University researchers has discovered the fastest wind near a supermassive black hole ever found at ultraviolet wavelengths, driven by the disk of matter (quasar) surrounding the black hole.
Phys.org reports: Record ultraviolet quasar wind reaches 30% light speed... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Max Kleven, Stuntman, Second-Unit Director on ‘Rollerball,’ ‘Batman Returns’ and ‘The River Wild,’ Dies at 92
A ski jumper from Norway, he also worked on ‘Naked City,’ ‘Silent Movie,’ the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy and ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.’
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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I Wish Big Corporations Would Leave The Lord Of The Rings Alone Already (They Won’t)
Please stop trying to 'create the highest-quality entertainment products for this IP' and go read a book instead
Kotaku reports: I Wish Big Corporations Would Leave The Lord... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Music Industry Moves: Seeker Acquires Cocteau Twin Simon Raymonde’s Publishing Catalog; 10K Projects Strikes JV With Runway Records; Daniel Glass Honored by Caron Treatment Centers
Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music has acquired the music publishing catalog of songwriter-producer-instrumentalist Simon Raymonde, which includes his work as a longtime member of Cocteau Twins. Raymonde is also a solo artist, producer and co-founder of the U.K. indie label Bella Unio...
Why it matters: Music Industry Moves: Seeker Acquires Cocteau Twin Simon... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Tonys Roundtable: Six Broadway Standouts on Overcoming Their Fears, Provoking Difficult Conversations and Making Magic Eight Times a Week
Past winners John Lithgow ('Giant') and Nathan Lane ('Death of a Salesman'), perennial nominees Joshua Henry ('Ragtime') and Shoshana Bean ('The Lost Boys'), and first-time finalists Rose Byrne ('Fallen Angels') and Marla Mindelle ('Titaníque') dish to The Hollywood Reporter's...
Why it matters: Tonys Roundtable: Six Broadway Standouts on Overcoming Their... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Trump says he could meet Iran's supreme leader 'if it was to make a deal'
Khamenei was named the supreme leader in Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of fighting.
The big picture: Trump says he could meet Iran's supreme leader... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Heading to Apple Park for WWDC? There is new merch waiting for you at the Visitor Center store
The Apple Park Visitor Center store got a fresh batch of merch today ahead of next week’s WWDC, when Apple is expected to welcome more than 1,000 developers, students, journalists, and other guests to its campus. more…
Why it matters: Heading to Apple Park for WWDC? There is... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Emmy Predictions: The Three ‘Ps,’ a Comedy Frontrunner and a Network Crown Up for Grabs
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments
The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.
Why it matters: As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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4 Critical Threats Where Attackers Have the Advantage
Gartner analysts issued a call to action to bolster defenses against several emerging critical threats, such as deepfakes and prompt injections.
The big picture: 4 Critical Threats Where Attackers Have the Advantage — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Gets Switch 2 Release Date, Pre-Orders Now Open
The best-selling action RPG arrives on the Nintendo console on August 28th. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Gets Switch 2 Release Date, Pre-Orders Now Open Eddie Fu
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
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Best Desks of 2026: I’ve Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want
CNET experts have spent hours testing these desks to make the best recommendation for what to put in your office, game room or hobby space.
CNET reports: Best Desks of 2026: I’ve Spent Nearly 4,000... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Bunraku announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Efecto Studios has announced Bunraku for Nintendo Switch 2. The frantic platform brawler, inspired by the traditional art of Japanese puppet theater, is currently in development for Nintendo’s new console. A release window has not yet been announced. Bunraku is a fast-paced mu...
Nintendo Everything reports: Bunraku announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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‘Stop! That! Train!’ Director Calls Claims He Used AI To Make Film “Patently Not True”
As Stop! That! Train! prepares for its Pride Month arrival, director Adam Shankman is addressing online rumors about the ensemble action comedy. On Tuesday, Shankman called claims that he used generative AI to make the film “patently not true,” urging fans to “get out there an...
Why it matters: ‘Stop! That! Train!’ Director Calls Claims He Used... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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The Lost Boys musicals director Michael Arden on re-imagining a cult classic, queer representation, and making vampires fly
The director and co-lighting designer of "The Lost Boys: A New Musical," Michael Arden, is nominated for 12 Tony Awards. How did it go from a Joel Schumacher cult classic to Broadway's high-flying stunner?
Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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New report finds sharply rising rates of unemployment for Black Californians
Employment—a major marker and measure of quality of life—declined among Black Californians between 2024 and 2025, according to new research from the Black Policy Project, a research initiative of the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies.
Why it matters: New report finds sharply rising rates of unemployment... advances our understanding of the world.
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The best pollinators can drive evolutionary changes in flowers
A new study by plant biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, challenges a longstanding idea that stems from the large number of flowers in the mountains of Central and South America that have evolved to be pollinated by hummingbirds instead of bees. According t...
Phys.org reports: The best pollinators can drive evolutionary changes in... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Raphael Bob-Waksberg Wants You To Laugh, Not Spiral, When Watching Netflix’s Animated Dramedy ‘Long Story Short’
Whatever you do, don’t tell Emmy-nominated animation aficionado Raphael Bob-Waksberg that his shows might give you anxiety. At least, don’t make that the only thing you tell him. Despite creating a critically acclaimed series like BoJack Horseman — a show that sparked endless ...
Why it matters: Raphael Bob-Waksberg Wants You To Laugh, Not Spiral,... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Will Balance Medicine and Character Just as Season 2 Did
Series creator R. Scott Gemmill talks to IndieWire about how the show crafts its medical scenarios in service to its character storytelling.
IndieWire reports: ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Will Balance Medicine and... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Judith Light Breaks Down Dorry’s Tragic Decision on The Terror: Devil in Silver
The following contains major spoilers for The Terror: Devil in Silver episode 5 “Vermillion.” The penultimate episode of The Terror: Devil in Silver is a tragedy on many levels. An hour that not only features another tragic death but a look back into the dark history of New Hy...
The big picture: Judith Light Breaks Down Dorry’s Tragic Decision on... — is generating buzz across social media.
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Glittering star cluster image reveals missing patch of stars: 'We were not looking for the gap, but we found it'
Euclid space telescope observations of ancient globular cluster NGC 6397 reveal a subtle gap in brightness distribution of red dwarf stars.
Bottom line from Space.com: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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‘The next China is still China’: McKinsey’s Joe Ngai and Nick Leung on why global business can’t write off the Chinese economy
“You can’t find another China. There’s no other China out there now," Greater China chair Joe Ngai says.
Why it matters: ‘The next China is still China’: McKinsey’s Joe... signals changing business strategies.
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Nick Bilton to ‘60 Minutes’ Staff: “Hell of a First Week” But Ready to Move On In “Good Faith”
The show's new boss sent the memo amid a tumultuous week for the venerable newsmagazine.
The big picture: Nick Bilton to ‘60 Minutes’ Staff: “Hell of... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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'There is no world where it makes sense,' Warframe creative director says of Destiny 2's demise: 'It's unthinkable'
Rebb Ford says Destiny 2 is a victim of businessmen.
Why it matters: 'There is no world where it makes sense,'... is generating hype in the community.
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Trump Announces $700 Million in Funds Meant to Boost Coal Industry
The president announced a total of $700 million in federal money to reinvigorate the domestic coal industry, which has been in decline for decades.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony-Winning ‘Purpose’ Recoups $5.25 Million Broadway Capitalization Nine Months After Closing
Purpose, the play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins directed by Phylicia Rashad that won both a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize last year, has officially recouped its $5.25 million capitalization, more than nine months after closing on Broadway. Producers announced the recoupment toda...
Deadline reports: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony-Winning ‘Purpose’ Recoups $5.25 Million Broadway... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney
On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world's most iconic technology companies. We're taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won't forget.
The big picture: Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Honeywell’s quantum company goes public. What investors should know about the IPO
It's a win for Honeywell as the offering gives a valuation to a business that investors previously had to guess what it was worth.
The big picture: Honeywell’s quantum company goes public. What investors should... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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New ‘60 Minutes’ Executive Producer Sends Out Memo After Scott Pelley Firing, Says Show Will Never Be “Instructed By The Ownership” Of CBS On Stories
Following the firing of Scott Pelley and others at 60 Minutes, the show’s new executive producer Nick Bilton sent out a new memo to staffers, an effort to offer assurances about the program’s future amid allegations of corporate influence. “We will always make the story the No...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Credit card theft campaign abuses Stripe to host stolen payment info
A new Magecart campaign is using Stripe's API infrastructure to host the credit card-stealing payload and the data exfiltrated from checkout pages. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Credit card theft campaign abuses Stripe to host... — this highlights growing cyber threats.
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These LLMs are the best at resisting Russian propaganda
Estonian government benchmark shows how dozens of models combat Russia's "strategic narratives."
Ars Technica reports: These LLMs are the best at resisting Russian... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Jermaine Jackson Asks to Wipe $6.5 Million Assault Judgment: ‘I Did Not Rape Plaintiff’
The Jackson 5 member says he didn't hear about the claims in time to avoid a default judgment.
The big picture: Jermaine Jackson Asks to Wipe $6.5 Million Assault... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Lego's Biggest Build Ever Is Here and It's $800
The 12,060-piece Lego set of architect Antoni Gaudí's Barcelona masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, is now available for preorder.
Why it matters: Lego's Biggest Build Ever Is Here and It's... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Michael Rainey Jr. and Joseph Sikora to Reprise Tariq and Tommy Roles in New Series ‘Power: Legacy’
Starz will co-produce the fifth spinoff in its 'Power' Universe.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Michael Rainey Jr. and Joseph Sikora to Reprise... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Gabrielle Union Set To Exec Produce, In Talks To Headline ‘Debbie’ Legal Drama In Works At HBO Max
EXCLUSIVE: HBO Max continues to ramp up development in the classic procedural genres under The Pitt model for series intended to return each year with sizable orders at a moderate cost. The latest entry is Debbie, executive produced by Gabrielle Union, who is in discussions to...
Why it matters: Gabrielle Union Set To Exec Produce, In Talks... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Rare wild goats in Northumberland prove to be a genetically distinct breed
New research shows Cheviot goats are one of the UK's most genetically distinct goat populations. Led by Newcastle University, this is the first genetic study to determine the ancestry and genetic health of a UK feral goat population. It provides a genetic assessment of the Che...
Phys.org reports: Rare wild goats in Northumberland prove to be... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘60 Minutes’ Boss Vows to ‘Pursue Stories Without Fear or Favor,’ While CBS Waits for Word of Whether Remaining Correspondents Will Stay
Maybe they will stay? The new executive producer of “60 Minutes” vowed in a memo Thursday to uphold the CBS News property’s commitment to pursue stories “without fear or favor” and to not be “instructed by the ownership of the company” on sensitive reports, even as many at the...
Why it matters: ‘60 Minutes’ Boss Vows to ‘Pursue Stories Without... could reshape the box office conversation.
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IBM, AT&T accused by whistleblower of covering up foreign hacks
The hackers allegedly breached massive IBM cloud computing infrastructure that’s widely used by many parts of the U.S. government, including the military.
Why it matters: IBM, AT&T accused by whistleblower of covering up... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
Why it matters: Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and... could reshape the global order.
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Wired found code for an unreleased facial recognition feature in Meta's AI app
Meta was previously reported to be exploring facial recognition for its smart glasses.
Why it matters: Wired found code for an unreleased facial recognition... is one to watch for the industry.
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Bitcoin is weathering its ugliest week in months as narrative fades and liquidity rotates
Bitcoin is getting pummeled to kick off June as the market loses its dominant narrative and liquidity continues to rotate into other assets.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
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Rust's latest update asks you to say goodbye to your old outdated face and hello to your new, handsome one
It's time to say hello to your new face! This would be a creepy as all hell a sentence in just about any other context (perhaps it still is), but I am not a plastic surgeon, I am a person that writes about video games and the things they do. This time, in things that video gam...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky plans to start a new AI company
Chesky plans to create an AI venture to develop artificial intelligence models and is considering a focus on user interaction and design.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to production line
Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed as crews battle the fire in Port Talbot.
The big picture: 'Apocalyptic' Tata Steel fire sees 'substantial' damage to... — signals changing business strategies.
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Scary Movie 6 Review: High on Fumes
Oh, how do you solve a problem like Scary Movie? Ever since its inception a quarter century ago, here has been a comedy series defined by its crassness; its cruelty; its happy-go-lucky, stoned-out-of-its-goddamn-mind bad taste. Criticizing it for crossing a line too taboo, or ...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this reflects shifting cultural trends.
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‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’: David Leitch’s Action-Comedy Sets Summer 2027 Release
Black Bear is distributing the feature that recently started principal photography.
Why it matters: ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’: David Leitch’s Action-Comedy... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Ready Your Clown Noses: The Game Reveals We Keep Hoping For Ahead Of SGF 2026
Is there anything quite like the summer game reveal season? First with E3 and now with Summer Game Fest and all the associated publisher-led events, early June is the time when the industry shows off its biggest games. As players, it's also the time when we set absolutely unre...
GameSpot reports: Ready Your Clown Noses: The Game Reveals We... — this is generating hype in the community.
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Alex G and Mac DeMarco’s sets at Primavera Sound cancelled due to “adverse weather conditions”
The Barcelona festival have said they are "monitoring the situation" and will keep fans updated The post Alex G and Mac DeMarco’s sets at Primavera Sound cancelled due to “adverse weather conditions” appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Alex G and Mac DeMarco’s sets at Primavera... taps into a cultural moment.
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Quantinuum closes flat in Nasdaq debut, after upsized offering
Honeywell will retain a majority stake in Quantinuum and will continue to be a strategic customer and partner following the listing.
Why it matters: Quantinuum closes flat in Nasdaq debut, after upsized... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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ChatGPT's memory is getting better, especially if you're on the free tier
OpenAI has significantly improved the chatbot's "dreaming" architecture.
The big picture: ChatGPT's memory is getting better, especially if you're... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history
When an asteroid struck Earth about 66 million years ago, it ended the age of dinosaurs and transformed life across the planet. The effects of that catastrophe are visible in the fossil record on land, but scientists know far less about what happened to fishes in the seas duri...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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What makes 15-minute cities work? More nearby jobs and connected streets
The concept of the "15-Minute City" has gained global traction as a blueprint for more livable, sustainable communities by placing daily essentials—such as grocery stores, schools, restaurants and parks—within easy reach of residents. The idea envisions neighborhoods where peo...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Canva launches Perplexity Computer connector
Perplexity subscribers who work in design can now add a Canva connector to the Computer platform, allowing Perplexity’s desktop agent to autonomously turn data and prompts into editable Canva assets. Here are the details. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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FIFA World Cup Game Coming To Netflix With Updates Based On How The Tournament Goes
Netflix has announced an officially licensed FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 game, and it'll be playable for all subscribers from their TV, computer, or phone, featuring in-game updates based on how the real-world tournament unfolds. FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, as it's called...
The big picture: FIFA World Cup Game Coming To Netflix With... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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‘Power: Legacy’ Starring Joseph Sikora, Michael Rainey Jr. Greenlit at Starz
Starz has greenlit the “Power” sequel “Power: Legacy,” Variety has confirmed. The series will follow the reunion of Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) and Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.), the son of Tommy’s late friend James “Ghost” St. Patrick. Starz has picked up eight episod...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Early Amazon Prime Day Deals Are Rolling In
Amazon's Prime Day 2026 event officially runs from June 23 to June 26--but, as is tradition, Amazon is giving shoppers a head start with Early Prime Day Deals. Discounts are now live for all sorts of popular products, including Echo devices, smart glasses, Fire TVs, and Kindle...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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‘Dateline’ Investigates the Mystery of Luigi Mangione: ‘People Use Him as a Rorschach Test’
In a new Dateline special airing Friday, June 5, at 10 p.m. ET, the news program will dive deeper into the Mangione investigation
The big picture: ‘Dateline’ Investigates the Mystery of Luigi Mangione: ‘People... — could define this era of music.
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Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies
Light pollution prompts plants to shed pollen longer and stronger, according to new research.
Why it matters: Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies advances our understanding of the world.
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MKBHD names top 10 new products he wants Apple to make next
YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) posted a new video today where he lists the top 10 products he wishes Apple would make. And the good news is, many of those products are rumored for Apple’s roadmap. more…
Why it matters: MKBHD names top 10 new products he wants... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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3 burning questions we still have before WWDC 2026
What will Tim Cook, in his last developers' conference as CEO, reveal? We're set to find out during the WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8.
The big picture: 3 burning questions we still have before WWDC... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Cyberdecks used to look like little laptops, but now they’re getting more personal
DIYer and TikTok user Annike Tan, who goes by @ubeboobey, can carry her cyberdeck around without anyone noticing because it doesn't look like a computer at all. Tan, who has been featured in The Cut and Wired, went viral earlier this year with a mermaid-themed cyberdeck she ma...
The Verge reports: Cyberdecks used to look like little laptops, but... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Sara Bareilles and Director Josh Alexander on Turning Loss Into Musical Magic in the Tribeca-Premiering Documentary ‘Good Grief’
In writing an album that is largely about loss and calling it “Good Grief,” singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles is clearly playing with the wording of that common phrase, finding a way to make it feel literal, not like an oxymoron. That carries over to the similarly titled docume...
The big picture: Sara Bareilles and Director Josh Alexander on Turning... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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When is the next Prime Day? Heres when to shop Amazons flagship sale.
When will the next Prime Day be? Here's everything we know and how long you'll have to wait.
The big picture: When is the next Prime Day? Heres when... — could change how developers build software.
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BofA on the ‘fundamental disconnect’ in the housing market: You’re blaming the wrong person for why you can’t afford a home
"Affordability is a key voter issue, but proposals to fix structural supply shortages are politically unpopular and lack short-term payoffs."
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
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‘Summer House’ Season 11 Cast Reports “Are Premature,” Says Bravo VP as He Goes Inside That Part 2 Reunion
Bravo executive Josh Brown, who was in the room on reunion taping day, returns for a talk with The Hollywood Reporter about what's still to come from Bravo's must-see reunion.
The big picture: ‘Summer House’ Season 11 Cast Reports “Are Premature,”... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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