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  2. Emotions Spill Over at Town Hall of Industry Workers Opposed to Paramount-WBD Merger: “It’s the Death of a Great American Industry”Hollywood Reporter
  3. ‘The Last Day’ Review: Alicia Vikander Leads This ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Interpretation, but Victoria Pedretti’s Performance Steals the ShowIndieWire
  4. Galaxy S26 FE leaks in hands-on image with an updated, slightly funky camera bump9to5Google
  5. [Let’s Talk] Summer Game Fest 2026 reactionsNintendo Everything
  6. Play a demo of survival horror game The Sinking City 2 ahead of the full release in AugustPC Gamer
  7. I drove 25,000 miles with CarPlay last year - here are the apps I used most (and why)ZDNet
  8. Jason Blum and James Wan Break Down ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession,’ Box Office, and Hollywood’s Horror CrazeIndieWire
  9. Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely whitePhys.org
  10. Benito Skinner Teases ‘Overcompensating’ Season 2 Has “A Maturity To It” & “Feels More Queer” As Benny Ventures Out Of The ClosetDeadline

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Emotions Spill Over at Town Hall of Industry Workers Opposed to Paramount-WBD Merger: “It’s the Death of a Great American Industry”

Writers, actors, crew members and small business owners expressed their opposition to the $111 billion transaction in Beverly Hills on Saturday: “It may be the final domino that knocks everything down.”

Hollywood Reporter reports: Emotions Spill Over at Town Hall of Industry... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘The Last Day’ Review: Alicia Vikander Leads This ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Interpretation, but Victoria Pedretti’s Performance Steals the Show

Tribeca: Rachel Rose’s directorial debut puts a modern spin on Virginia Woolf’s classic novel, centering on two women who navigate motherhood in different — and sometimes eerily similar — ways.

The big picture: ‘The Last Day’ Review: Alicia Vikander Leads This... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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[Let’s Talk] Summer Game Fest 2026 reactions

We’re officially in the middle of the busiest time of year for gaming news thanks to the past few days of showcases. And if you’re a Nintendo Switch 2 owner, things are looking very good right now. A number of big third-party announcements have been made over the past week. Ju...

Why it matters: [Let’s Talk] Summer Game Fest 2026 reactions reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Having Black teachers and other educators of color improves students' classroom experiences, research shows. They often serve as role models, set high academic expectations and teach material that connects to students' lives outside of schools.

Why it matters: Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Benito Skinner Teases ‘Overcompensating’ Season 2 Has “A Maturity To It” & “Feels More Queer” As Benny Ventures Out Of The Closet

Benito Skinner is previewing the forthcoming second season of Prime Video’s Overcompensating. The semi-autobiographical dramedy — centering on his titular character, a closeted jock who becomes fast friends with outsider Carmen (Wally Baram) during their freshman year of colle...

Why it matters: Benito Skinner Teases ‘Overcompensating’ Season 2 Has “A... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Medieval pandemic left a hidden legacy in Europe's oldest trees

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates how radiocarbon dating can reveal the maximum lifespan of Mediterranean hardwoods, uncovering hidden links between human history and long-term ecosystem dynamics. By analyzing mature and ...

Phys.org reports: Medieval pandemic left a hidden legacy in Europe's... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Star Trek: Shadow Frontier revealed for Nintendo Switch 2

Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is in the works for Nintendo Switch 2, Paramount Games and Bloober Team just revealed. Fans will be told about the release date later. Star Trek: Shadow Frontier is a story-driven, action adventure game. You’ll play as former Lieutenant Ro Laren, and...

Nintendo Everything reports: Star Trek: Shadow Frontier revealed for Nintendo Switch... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Resident Evil: Veronica Can Fix One Of The Series’ Biggest Mistakes

At this year's Summer Game Fest Live, Capcom finally revealed the long-rumored remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, retitled to the much simpler Resident Evil: Veronica. Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2000, Code: Veronica is the last of the “classic” Resident Evil...

The big picture: Resident Evil: Veronica Can Fix One Of The... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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Illinois joins Ohio in ordering pause on data center tax credits

“Data centers are asking just too much for too little in return, whether it’s electricity or clean water. We can’t let them cause our utility bills to go up.”

The big picture: Illinois joins Ohio in ordering pause on data... — may shift market dynamics.

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Silent Hill 2 remake studio is back with more sci-fi horror, and this time it's taking Star Trek to a mysterious, hostile world

Well here's something that wasn't on my Summer Game Fest bingo card. Bloober Team, the studio behind the likes of Observer and 2024's sublime Silent Hill 2 remake, has unveiled its latest foray into the dread world of horror: a Star Trek game coming next year. Read more

Why it matters: Silent Hill 2 remake studio is back with... signals what players want next.

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Silent Hill 2 remakers Bloober Team are boldly going where few horror devs have gone before in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a "psychological thriller" starring Ro Laren

Here's one I wasn't quite expecting: Silent Hill 2 remake and Cronos: The New Dawn developers Bloober Team are working on a Star Trek game in collaboration with license owners Paramount. As you might imagine, given Bloober's pedigree, it doesn't appear to be a very uplifting S...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Silent Hill 2 remakers Bloober Team are boldly... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 07

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1092 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 07 appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 07 could define this era of music.

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How Crossfire’s Adaptive Cover Puts Pressure on Players

Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff from That's No Moon joins Tamoor Hussain to talk more about the reveal of Crossfire, how they want to innovate on the third person cover shooter genre, how adaptive cover creates pressure on players and more.

Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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‘Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders’ Review: An Engrossing if Incohesive Dive Into William Friedkin’s Gay S&M Thriller and Its Surrounding Controversy

Queer culture doc specialist Jeffrey Schwarz looks at the killing that inspired the 1980 film 'Cruising' and the protests triggered by perceptions of internalized homophobia, exploitation and stigmatization.

The big picture: ‘Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders’ Review: An Engrossing if... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Olivia Rodrigo Reveals New Album Has Duet With the Cure’s Robert Smith Via Surprise Premiere for ‘What’s Wrong With Me’ at Primavera Sound

One of pop’s best-kept secrets of 2026 out, as the news is out that Olivia Rodrigo and the Cure’s Robert Smith have a full-on duet on her forthcoming album, which is less than a week away from release. The reveal came in the form of Rodrigo bringing Smith out at the Primavera ...

Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo Reveals New Album Has Duet With... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Q&A: Why are white-Black marriage rates so low?

Americans rarely marry outside of their race or class in a nation where residential segregation is relatively common. It is a dynamic widely viewed as a contributing factor to income inequality and intergenerational social mobility.

The big picture: Q&A: Why are white-Black marriage rates so low? — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Charlie Puth Axes Florida Show Due To Illness: “I Am So Devastated To Do This”

Four-time Grammy-nominated musician Charlie Puth took to social media to announce the cancellation of his Saturday night show in Orlando, Fla. The latest stop on his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour, scheduled at the Addition Financial Arena, is being axed due to illness, he wrot...

Deadline reports: Charlie Puth Axes Florida Show Due To Illness:... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Shape Sender Deluxe heading to Nintendo Switch

According to Dear Villagers and Dead Teapot, Shape Sender Deluxe is heading to Nintendo Switch. A release date will be given later. Shape Sender Deluxe is a physics-based puzzle title. Over 90 handcrafted challenges will be packed in to the final game. If you’re interested in ...

Nintendo Everything reports: Shape Sender Deluxe heading to Nintendo Switch — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Lara Croft’s New Voice Actor Discusses Reimagined ‘Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis’, Hot Character Design & Performance Capture: “We Are Very Much Back And Bigger, Bolder Than Ever” – Summer Game Fest 2026

A new adventure awaits everyone’s favorite female explorer. First announced at The Game Awards 2025, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis reimagines Lara Croft’s genre-defining 1996 debut for a new generation. The upcoming title follows the legendary adventurer as she battles dinos...

Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Google’s New Colab CLI Lets Developers and AI Agents Run Python on Remote Colab GPUs and TPUs From the Terminal

Google released the Colab CLI, letting developers and AI agents run local code on remote Colab GPU and TPU runtime The post Google’s New Colab CLI Lets Developers and AI Agents Run Python on Remote Colab GPUs and TPUs From the Terminal appeared first on MarkTechPost.

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this raises questions about AI's role.

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Monster Hunter Wilds confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2

Remember those rumours of a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Monster Hunter Wilds that wouldn't quite go away? Dataminers believed they've discovered evidence that Monster Hunter Wilds could be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 at the start of the year – and then again in February – and no...

Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.

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Netflix Film Chief Dan Lin Says Streamer Has “Accepted” It Won’t Work With Directors Who Want Theatrical Releases

As Netflix Films chairman, Dan Lin said he wants the streamer to prioritize more mid-budget fare but avoid working with directors who hold steadfast to a theatrical opening. “There is a group of filmmakers who still want theatrical. Those are filmmakers that we’ve accepted we ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Charlie Puth Cancels Show Due to Illness: ‘I’m Heartbroken’

Charlie Puth took to his Instagram Story to announce that he’s sick and must cancel his Saturday show in Orlando, Fla. “I am so devastated to do this, but I have to cancel tonight’s show,” Puth wrote. “I’ve been sick for the last few days and am now being instructed to rest or...

Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: 22 New Screenshots Showcasing Its World, Combat, And More

It's hard to believe, but after almost a decade, the Unknown Journey will conclude in Final Fantasy Revelation next year. Officially shown off at Summer Game Fest Live this week, Revelation is shaping up to be an exciting conclusion to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga, as well ...

Why it matters: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: 22 New Screenshots Showcasing... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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120,000-year-old European fallow deer—tracing the loss of genetic diversity

European fallow deer have faced a dramatic loss of genetic diversity since the last interglacial period. This was revealed by 120,000-year-old fossils from central Germany's Neumark-Nord site in Saxony-Anhalt, analyzed by researchers from the University of Potsdam, the MONREPO...

Phys.org reports: 120,000-year-old European fallow deer—tracing the loss of genetic... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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New Weapons In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3: What You Need To Know

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is changing up the Battle Royale meta in a number of ways, but none are more significant than the new set of weapons and items you'll be using, and facing off against, for the next few months. Epic Games has tossed four entirely new weapons, includi...

Why it matters: New Weapons In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3:... is generating hype in the community.

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Halloween: The Game’s Scary New Story Trailer Shows Michael Myers Finding His Mask And Knife

A new trailer for Halloween: The Game premiered today at the Future Games Show, and it's terrifying. The new trailer focuses on the game's single-player mode, in which players take on the role of Michael Myers as they set out to terrorize the people of Haddonfield. The ...

Why it matters: Halloween: The Game’s Scary New Story Trailer Shows... may set a new standard for the genre.

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Where To Go To Unlock John Wick’s Dog In Fortnite Chapter & Season 3

While there's been some grumbling abut the inclusion of a "pen & ink" style of John Wick in the Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 battle pass--since Epic has been selling the original John Wick skin in the item shop for seven years--there is one unquestionable upside to having him a...

GameSpot reports: Where To Go To Unlock John Wick’s Dog... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Duffy announces first live show in 15 years after kidnapping ordeal

She will play at a "secret intimate" venue in London next month, with fans able to enter a free ballot for tickets The post Duffy announces first live show in 15 years after kidnapping ordeal appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Duffy announces first live show in 15 years... taps into a cultural moment.

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Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster confirms Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Today, Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster secured its release date. We now have confirmation that the game will be ready to go on September 9, 2026. Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster comes from SelectaPlay and Dormidin Studio. We initially heard about the title back in 2023. Here’s...

Why it matters: Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster confirms Nintendo Switch release... may set a new standard for the genre.

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Scott Pelley Thanks Fans for Support After ’60 Minutes’ Firing: ‘You Are the Wind in My Sails’

Unemployment looks good on former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley, who took to Instagram on Saturday to thank his fans for their support after the program’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton, fired him after an explosive confrontation. “To all of you who have been so...

Why it matters: Scott Pelley Thanks Fans for Support After ’60... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Self-cloning strategy game The Alters is getting a 20 hour terraforming expansion that plays with the problem of age

Self-cloning sci-fi strategy game The Alters is getting a DLC expansion in which you terraform the world of the original game, using cryosleep to fast-forward the years, even as your hard-working alternate selves age and wither. Out on 13th July, it's a 20 hour epilogue starri...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Teeto shares release date and new trailer, will also be on Nintendo Switch 2

Super Rare Games and Eat Pants Games are back with an update for Teeto, as we now have the release date. The game launches on July 15, 2026. It will not only be available on Nintendo Switch as previously announced, but also now Switch 2. Teeto is an upcoming 3D adventure platf...

Nintendo Everything reports: Teeto shares release date and new trailer, will... — this is generating hype in the community.

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Sci-fi RPG Exodus even has a Mass Effect-like morality system, except it's not Paragon and Renegade but Paladin and Immortal

As if sci-fi role-playing Exodus didn't already look enough like Mass Effect, developer Archetype has revealed a binary morality system for the game that works in almost exactly the same way - except it's not Paragon and Renegade points we're earning but Paladin and Immortal. ...

Why it matters: Sci-fi RPG Exodus even has a Mass Effect-like... signals what players want next.

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Arizona, Nevada Agree to Trade for Desalinated Pacific Ocean Water

A decade-old treatment plant in San Diego County, Calif., could leave more water in the Colorado River for states facing severe shortages.

The big picture: Arizona, Nevada Agree to Trade for Desalinated Pacific... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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The Road of Dust and Sorrow announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Silver Lining Interactive, in partnership with Painted Black Games, today announced The Road of Dust and Sorrow. The game is due out in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The Road of Dust and Sorrow is a story-driven pixel art horror game inspired by titles from the 90s. Yo...

Nintendo Everything reports: The Road of Dust and Sorrow announced for... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Scott Pelley Gets Personal & Kinda Poetic; Thanks Fans After ’60 Minutes’ Firing: “So Deeply Grateful”

Fired 60 Minutes veteran Scott Pelley hasn’t quoted poet John Masefield in any of his scathing statements since embattled CBS News chief Bari Weiss and new newsmagazine EP Nick Bilton canned him for rejecting their regime earlier this week. However, the ex-Evening News anchor ...

Deadline reports: Scott Pelley Gets Personal & Kinda Poetic; Thanks... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Skatesterre, a fast-paced arcade skating game, announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Headup, along with Good Squad, have announced Skatesterre for Nintendo Switch 2. Expect it on the console this summer. Skatesterre is a a fast-paced arcade skating game. Players will be able to “explore diverse levels designed for experimentation and mastery, backed by a high-...

The big picture: Skatesterre, a fast-paced arcade skating game, announced for... — is generating hype in the community.

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Cronos: The New Dawn unveils Lazarus DLC

Bloober Team is making new Lazarus DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn, the company just revealed. Lazarus will have players returning to the wastelands of New Dawn as the once-loyal Pathfinder in the process of transforming into the Warden. You’ll uncover fragments of Warden’s past,...

Why it matters: Cronos: The New Dawn unveils Lazarus DLC could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Ukrainian-made Lovecraftian horror game The Sinking City 2 finally has a release date, and you can play the first hour right now on Steam

Frogwares' are ready for you to dip your toes into their survival horror game The Sinking City 2. What happens to said toes in those tentacle-filled Lovecraftian waters is your responsibility. As well as a release date – August 18th –, the Ukrainian developers have released th...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Vampire Survivors announces Legacy of the Blood Moon DLC

The news for Vampire Survivors keeps rolling in, and today, Legacy of the Blood Moon DLC was announced. Players will be able to pick it up “soon”. The DLC will bring about more than eight characters, over eight weapons plus evolutions, and more. Here’s the official rundown: In...

Nintendo Everything reports: Vampire Survivors announces Legacy of the Blood Moon... — this signals what players want next.

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PowerWash Simulator 2 reveals Star Wars DLC [update: release date]

April 27: PowerWash Simulator 2 is gearing up for its next collaboration, which and now Star Wars is getting a brand new DLC pack. Nintendo Switch 2 players will be able to get their hands on it this summer. The DLC will feature “iconic Star Wars locations like never before.” ...

The big picture: PowerWash Simulator 2 reveals Star Wars DLC [update:... — signals what players want next.

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Hitman Classic Trilogy Remasters Are Coming, See The Improved Graphics

While fans await the next mainline Hitman game, IO Interactive and Saber Interactive have announced that the original three games in the series are being remastered in a bundle called the Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered. Specifically, Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent...

Why it matters: Hitman Classic Trilogy Remasters Are Coming, See The... is generating hype in the community.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s New FITS System Lets You Turn Cloud Into A Black Mage

When the Unknown Journey continues in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Cloud and his companions are going to embark on it while debuting some fashionable new combat gear. Revelation introduces a new gameplay mechanic called FITS (Function Integrated Tactical Suitware), which is ins...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Final Fantasy Revelation Is A Definitive Conclusion, But Could Make Way For Side Stories In The Future

Final Fantasy Revelation is the third game in the remake trilogy that kicked off with Final Fantasy Remake back in 2020, promising to conclude the epic tale that has been significantly added compared to its PlayStation original. But with Revelation capping off Cloud and compan...

The big picture: Final Fantasy Revelation Is A Definitive Conclusion, But... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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At Summer Game Fest 2026, video games retreat to the safety of the past

One of the enduring questions over the past few months - or really years - has been what happens next. Video games have seen arguably their greatest upheaval as a medium, as an exodus of investor cash and evisceration of talent, particularly in North America and Europe, led to...

Why it matters: At Summer Game Fest 2026, video games retreat... may set a new standard for the genre.

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John C. Reilly Tried to Convince Leonardo DiCaprio to Pass on ‘Titanic’: ‘No One’s Going to Give a S— About Who’s on the Boat’

John C. Reilly recently told Ted Danson on the “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast that he tried to convince Leonardo DiCaprio to turn down “Titanic” and instead star in “Boogie Nights,” written and directed by his good friend Paul Thomas Anderson. Reilly said he and And...

Variety reports: John C. Reilly Tried to Convince Leonardo DiCaprio... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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The AI vibe shift is real: Why the backlash is growing

The AI industry is riding a tsunami of investment, but we're seeing signs of a real and growing backlash — even in tech world.

The big picture: The AI vibe shift is real: Why the... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Olivia Rodrigo to play secret set at Primavera Sound tonight

"Surprise!!! See you tonight @primavera_sound," Rodrigo has written on Instagram. "I'm excited" The post Olivia Rodrigo to play secret set at Primavera Sound tonight appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo to play secret set at Primavera... taps into a cultural moment.

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Grit Method’ builds character with 4 daily goals

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. Habit tracking apps are a dime a dozen, but Grit Method sets itself apart by...

Why it matters: Indie App Spotlight: ‘Grit Method’ builds character with... could change how developers build software.

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iOS 27 is coming Monday: New features, compatibility, more

We’re just two days away from iOS 27 being announced WWDC, and rumors are waiting a clear picture of what to expect. The update will reportedly bring a focus on stability improvements and bug fixes, with some big new Apple Intelligence features sprinkled in. Here’s everythi...

Why it matters: iOS 27 is coming Monday: New features, compatibility,... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Wants Minigames To Feel Like A Choice Again

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's minigames were polarizing when they were first introduced, and for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Square Enix has reworked how it will "deliver" them to players. One of the main complaints with Rebirth's minigames was the sheer volume of them and how com...

Why it matters: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Wants Minigames To Feel... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Margaret Cho, Lilly Wachowski Board Trans Comic Nina Nguyen’s Debut Special ‘Dreams’ As EPs, Presented By Cho

EXCLUSIVE: Executive producers Margaret Cho and Lilly Wachowski have wrapped production on transgender comedian Nina Nguyen’s debut stand-up special. Directed by Nicole Blaine, Margaret Cho Presents Nina Nguyen: Dreams serves as part one-woman show, part stand-up special, aime...

Why it matters: Margaret Cho, Lilly Wachowski Board Trans Comic Nina... is generating industry buzz.

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Previously unknown detoxification pathway for chloromethane revealed

Chloromethane is a gas that is toxic to humans and contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer. It is produced during the combustion of coal, biomass and other raw materials. Natural sources such as algae, plants and fungi also release it. A research team led by biologist ...

Phys.org reports: Previously unknown detoxification pathway for chloromethane revealed — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Patrick Godfrey Dies: ‘Ever After’ & ‘Les Misérables’ Actor Was 93

Patrick Godfrey, the actor known for roles in Ever After (1998) and Les Misérables (2012), has died. He was 93. The actor’s London-based agency Markham, Froggatt & Irwin announced that Godfrey “died peacefully at home surrounded by his family” on Thursday. “It is with great sa...

Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Meet Miyako’s Toph Beifong – Aang’s Earthbending Teacher In Season 2 Of Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Rocks New Featurette

Aang (Gordon Cormier) and his friends better watch out, because Toph (Miyako) is about to rock their world in Season 2. In a new behind-the-scenes featurette released by Netflix today, viewers can get a glimpse of the journey it took to create the live-action version of Toph B...

The big picture: Meet Miyako’s Toph Beifong – Aang’s Earthbending Teacher... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Deep Purple share pummelling single ‘Diablo’

It is the latest taster of their upcoming album 'Splat!', out next month The post Deep Purple share pummelling single ‘Diablo’ appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Deep Purple share pummelling single ‘Diablo’ — this taps into a cultural moment.

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Giant banquets rile radical left in France

The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

The big picture: Giant banquets rile radical left in France — affects international relations.

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God Of War Laufey May Feature Gods Who Were Killed In The Previous Games

Throughout the original God of War trilogy and its spin-offs, Kratos left a lot of dead gods in his wake. Some of those late deities may come back to haunt Kratos's wife, Faye, in the upcoming title, God of War Laufey. While Kratos is still among the living, Ariel Lawrence--th...

The big picture: God Of War Laufey May Feature Gods Who... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Mount Etna eruptions reveal carbon dioxide and water can trigger separate explosive paths

The plumbing systems of volcanoes are vast and complex. But they aren't consistent, even in the same volcano. A Cornell-led collaboration found very different mechanisms behind two historic eruptions of Mount Etna in Italy. Understanding these dynamics—combined with the techni...

The big picture: Mount Etna eruptions reveal carbon dioxide and water... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Africa's climate crisis is a legal crisis too: What are states' duties under human rights law?

A landmark climate case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights. The request was brought by the Pan African Lawyers Union and other African civil society organizations. They've asked the court to issue advice on what responsibilities African government...

Why it matters: Africa's climate crisis is a legal crisis too:... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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From ‘Scream 2’ and ‘Monster’ to ‘Big Mistakes,’ How Laurie Metcalf Has Mastered the Art of the Complicated Mother

Laurie Metcalf arrived for the first day of filming Netflix’s “Big Mistakes” with something she needed to get off her chest. She doesn’t recall where she said it, but it was probably in the hair and makeup trailer sitting next to series co-creator and her co-star Dan Levy. “We...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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The first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven games

Fellow Traveller, the publisher behind games like Titanium Court and 1000xResist, just wrapped up its Story-Rich Showcase, which featured a bunch of narrative-driven indie games. With more than 20 games on display, there was a lot to follow, but we've pulled together some of t...

The big picture: The first Story-Rich showcase was packed with narrative-driven... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols

GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclusion to a "series of mistakes," including miscommunication with the German QA team, inconsistent ...

Why it matters: GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols is one to watch for the industry.

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‘Ghostbusters’ Animated Netflix Series Reveals Title, Logo Art

Who you gonna call? Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have revealed the official title and logo for their upcoming Ghostbusters series. Celebrating Ghostbusters Day on Saturday, marking the anniversary of the original 1984 film’s release, showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Ka...

Why it matters: ‘Ghostbusters’ Animated Netflix Series Reveals Title, Logo Art signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Patrick Godfrey, ‘Ever After: A Cinderella Story’ Star, Dies at 93

Patrick Godfrey, an English actor who played Leonardo da Vinci in the 1998 fantasy film “Ever After: A Cinderella Story,” died on Thursday. He was 93. Godfrey’s death was announced on June 5 via a statement from his talent agency, Markham Froggatt & Irwin. The statement read, ...

Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Godzilla Is Apparently Not Afraid Of GTA 6

With Rockstar's GTA 6 set to "blot out the sun" when it arrives on November 19, numerous developers are purposefully avoiding releasing their games near it. In fact, there are basically no other major games set for release in November at all as of now. Now, a report from th...

GameSpot reports: Godzilla Is Apparently Not Afraid Of GTA 6 — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Hands-on: BenQ’s new MA270S is a glossy 27-inch 5K display made for Mac

BenQ has been making excellent Mac-friendly monitors for years, and their new MA270S is the creme de la creme of their lineup. It’s a 27-inch 5K monitor, but with a feature that most monitors don’t ship with: a glossy finish. All of Apple’s displays ship with glossy finishe...

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Disney created “decoy version” of ‘Toy Story 5’ to keep Taylor Swift’s involvement a secret

It was only revealed in the last week that Swift wrote 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for the film The post Disney created “decoy version” of ‘Toy Story 5’ to keep Taylor Swift’s involvement a secret appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Disney created “decoy version” of ‘Toy Story 5’... shows where the music business is headed.

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Guild Wars 2 review (2012)

It promises a revolution, but can Guild Wars 2 really set the online world to rights?

The big picture: Guild Wars 2 review (2012) — may set a new standard for the genre.

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Best Horror of June 2026: ‘Scary Movie’ Returns, Spielberg Revisits Aliens, Javier Bardem Tackles Another Villain Role and More

Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at ...

Why it matters: Best Horror of June 2026: ‘Scary Movie’ Returns,... is generating industry buzz.

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Sean Penn “Got To Enjoy” Watching The Oscars While Skipping Ceremony: “Better For My Mental Health”

After skipping out on this year’s 98th Academy Awards, Sean Penn enjoyed watching the awards show on television for once. The 3x Oscar winner, who most recently won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, explained that the awards ceremony has “always represented s...

The big picture: Sean Penn “Got To Enjoy” Watching The Oscars... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Predictive surrogates could cut quantum computing measurement overhead by more than 99.97%

Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, have the potential of outperforming classical computers on some tasks. Despite their potential, the use of these systems remains very limited, due to their high cost and other challenges...

Phys.org reports: Predictive surrogates could cut quantum computing measurement overhead... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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007 First Light Budget Was Not $200 Million, Exec Says As Game Passes 3 Million Sales

The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, has passed 3 million sales, according to IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak, who also pushed back against the claim that the game cost $200 million to develop. He told IGN that it's true that First Light is "by far" the most expensive e...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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