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- William Hasley, Screenwriter Who Co-Wrote Book With Caitlyn Jenner, Dies on Hollywood Hiking TrailVariety
- White House border czar Tom Homan blames New York Gov. Hochul for promised ICE surgeCNBC
- Another jump in Boeing deliveries shows why we got into the stock and want to stay inCNBC
- Jack White Quietly Reveals New Album, ‘Frozen Charlotte,’ Via Webstore PresaleVariety
- Pope Leo XIV & Bad Bunny Held a Private Meeting in MadridBillboard
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- The May inflation numbers are due out Wednesday morning. Here's what to expectCNBC
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William Hasley, Screenwriter Who Co-Wrote Book With Caitlyn Jenner, Dies on Hollywood Hiking Trail
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Jack White Quietly Reveals New Album, ‘Frozen Charlotte,’ Via Webstore Presale
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William Hasley, Screenwriter Who Co-Wrote Book With Caitlyn Jenner, Dies on Hollywood Hiking Trail
William Hasley, a writer who worked on TV series including “The Smurfs” and co-wrote an inspirational book with Caitlyn Jenner, has been identified as the hiker who was found dead on Hollywood’s popular Runyon Canyon trail on Saturday evening. He was 78. Hasley was previously ...
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White House border czar Tom Homan blames New York Gov. Hochul for promised ICE surge
Gov. Kathy Hochul in May signed a New York law that barred agreements with ICE that made it easier for the agency to detain immigrants who had been jailed.
CNBC reports: White House border czar Tom Homan blames New... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Another jump in Boeing deliveries shows why we got into the stock and want to stay in
It's key to assessing the aircraft manufacturer's turnaround story under CEO Kelly Ortberg.
Why it matters: Another jump in Boeing deliveries shows why we... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Jack White Quietly Reveals New Album, ‘Frozen Charlotte,’ Via Webstore Presale
Jack White has a followup album to the acclaimed “No Name” coming this summer, titled “Frozen Chocolate”… and it’s already quietly gone on sale for pre-order on his website, despite the lack of any other official announcement of the project. The pre-order page for two differen...
Why it matters: Jack White Quietly Reveals New Album, ‘Frozen Charlotte,’... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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macOS 27 Golden Gate includes these changes that Tahoe critics will appreciate
macOS 26 Tahoe made some polarizing design choices that evoked strong responses from critics. While the new design in macOS 27 Golden Gate is still all about Liquid Glass, Apple’s new Mac operating system corrects a lot of the mistakes Tahoe made. more…
Why it matters: macOS 27 Golden Gate includes these changes that... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The May inflation numbers are due out Wednesday morning. Here's what to expect
If the Wall Street consensus is correct, the consumer price index is expected to show inflation running at a 4.2% annual rate.
The big picture: The May inflation numbers are due out Wednesday... — hints at where the money is moving.
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Dónal Finn, ‘Young Sherlock’ & ‘The Other Bennett Sister’ Star, Signs With WME
EXCLUSIVE: Rising Irish actor Dónal Finn has signed with WME for representation in all areas. Finn can currently be seen in the Amazon Prime Video series Young Sherlock, working opposite Hero Fiennes Tiffin, the Sherlock Holmes to Finn’s Moriarty. Guy Ritchie developed the ser...
Deadline reports: Dónal Finn, ‘Young Sherlock’ & ‘The Other Bennett... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Nicholas Galitzine to Play Supermodel Hoyt Richards in New Gus Van Sant Movie
Nicholas Galitzine will play male model Hoyt Richards in a new movie from director Gus Van Sant. Plot details haven’t been confirmed, though Richards is known for becoming the world’s first male supermodel — jet-setting across the globe to pose for fashion houses including Ver...
Variety reports: Nicholas Galitzine to Play Supermodel Hoyt Richards in... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Decca Classics launch official Pavarotti football shirts ahead of 2026 World Cup
“Luciano was a man of huge passions, and football was definitely right at the top of the list" The post Decca Classics launch official Pavarotti football shirts ahead of 2026 World Cup appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Decca Classics launch official Pavarotti football shirts ahead... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Bleecker Street & LD Team For U.S. On Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich & Olivia Cooke Thriller ‘A Talent For Murder’
Bleecker Street has partnered with LD Entertainment for U.S. rights to Anton Corbijn’s A Talent For Murder, starring Oscar winner Helen Mirren, Tony winner Alden Ehrenreich and House of the Dragon‘s Olivia Cooke. A theatrical release is in the works for the fall. Directed by C...
The big picture: Bleecker Street & LD Team For U.S. On... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘A Talent for Murder,’ Starring Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke, Acquired by Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment
Bleecker Street Films and LD Entertainment have acquired the U.S. rights to Anton Corbijn’s latest film, “A Talent For Murder,” which stars Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony winner Helen Mirren as celebrated novelist Patricia Highsmith (“The Talented Mr. Ripley”). In the twisty thriller,...
Variety reports: ‘A Talent for Murder,’ Starring Helen Mirren, Alden... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Show Me the Body Announce Fall 2026 Tour, Unleash Single “Eat for Peace”: Stream
The band's new album Alone Together will be released on July 10th. Show Me the Body Announce Fall 2026 Tour, Unleash Single “Eat for Peace”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Why it matters: Show Me the Body Announce Fall 2026 Tour,... shows where the music business is headed.
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Children's motivation and attitudes towards learning play a key role in academic success, study finds
A major new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has revealed that noncognitive skills—such as motivation, curiosity, academic interest and self-belief—play a key role in translating children's genetic dispositions into academic achievement.
Why it matters: Children's motivation and attitudes towards learning play a... opens new research frontiers.
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Researchers ask us to rethink the ways we see and study the Arctic
The Arctic and sub-Arctic are places where communities already live, produce knowledge and self-govern. Yet recent geopolitical and economic involvement are bringing renewed interest in the region.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Fast Man Standing: Jak Crawford Is Currently the Only American Driver in F1
The 21-year-old Texas native — and Aston Martin's reserve driver this season — opens up about growing up without an American hero to root for and what it means to finally be that guy.
The big picture: Fast Man Standing: Jak Crawford Is Currently the... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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SAP fixes critical flaws in NetWeaver and Commerce Cloud
SAP has released fixes for 15 vulnerabilities as part of its June 2026 Security Patch package, including four critical-severity flaws affecting SAP NetWeaver and SAP Commerce Cloud. [...]
Why it matters: SAP fixes critical flaws in NetWeaver and Commerce... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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BET Awards: Teyana Taylor to Receive Icon of the Year Honor
The Oscar- and Grammy-nominated singer-actress will be recognized at the Druski-hosted awards ceremony later this month.
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Miasma Supply Chain Worm Burrows Into 73 Microsoft Repositories
The attacks stemmed from a GitHub account that was also compromised in a previous Miasmi attack on Microsoft last month.
Dark Reading reports: Miasma Supply Chain Worm Burrows Into 73 Microsoft... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
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Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Shut Down Today, And You’ll Have To Buy New Versions To Keep Playing
Prior to this week, the only options that Switch owners had to play the Kingdom Hearts franchise was via the cloud versions offered by Square Enix. However, with the new Switch and Switch 2 versions on the horizon, Square Enix has announced that Kingdom Hearts' Switch cloud ve...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
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What Happens When Apple and Google Team Up to Build AI? 5 New Models
Apple and Google worked together to make new foundational Apple Intelligence models. Here's what's inside them.
CNET reports: What Happens When Apple and Google Team Up... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Paramount Hires Shuwanza Goff, Former Biden White House Official, To Government Affairs Post
Shuwanza Goff, who served as director of the White House Office Of Legislative Affairs during Joe Biden’s administration, is joining Paramount’s D.C. office. Goff will serve as vice president, U.S. government affairs, serving as the lead to Democrats. She will report to Ted Le...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Tom Hiddleston on Why John le Carré’s ‘The Night Manager’ Took a Decade to Return — and Why It Was Worth the Wait
Tom Hiddleston explains to IndieWire why rogue MI6 spy Jonathan Pine is the most challenging character he's ever played. Writer David Farr and producer Stephen Garrett love that.
IndieWire reports: Tom Hiddleston on Why John le Carré’s ‘The... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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NMPA + Billboard Music Investor Dinner 2026: See the Photos
National Music Publishers’ Association leader David Israelite and Billboard once again cohosted a music investors dinner.
Why it matters: NMPA + Billboard Music Investor Dinner 2026: See... shows where the music business is headed.
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The AI industry spent years chasing bigger models. Now it’s chasing efficiency
After years of pursuing ever-larger models, AI leaders are increasingly focused on efficiency, adaptability, and the rising cost of inference.
Fortune reports: The AI industry spent years chasing bigger models.... — this may shift market dynamics.
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‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Thrills Netflix With 17 Million Views in 5 Days
Netflix’s “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” a docuseries that revisits the King of Pop’s 2005 trial, debuted at the top of the TV charts with 17.8 million views in its first five days. The three-part series premiered on June 3 and features interviews with key people who were ins...
Why it matters: ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Thrills Netflix With 17... could reshape the box office conversation.
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China’s exports to the US are surging at a pre-Liberation Day pace, defying Trump’s tariff goals
Chinese exports to the U.S. surged more than 35% from the year before, as analysts say the recent YOY improvement has to do Trump's tariffs.
Fortune reports: China’s exports to the US are surging at... — this may shift market dynamics.
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‘Love on the Spectrum’ Submits Cast Member Tyler White’s Original Song ‘Sounds Pretty Good to Me’ for Emmy Consideration (EXCLUSIVE)
There’s love in the air in the Emmy race for original song. Variety has exclusively confirmed that “Sounds Pretty Good to Me,” the original song featured in the Season 4 finale of the Netflix docuseries “Love on the Spectrum,” has been ruled eligible and is officially submitte...
Variety reports: ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Submits Cast Member Tyler... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
The big picture: Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and... — demands attention beyond borders.
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Sienna Spiro Maps Out “My House” World Tour
The sprawling 40-date international run is in support of her upcoming debut album, Visitor. Sienna Spiro Maps Out “My House” World Tour Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Sienna Spiro Maps Out “My House” World Tour — is making waves across platforms.
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‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ & ‘The Witness’ Lead Netflix TV Charts But ‘Office Romance’ Is Most-Watched Weekly Title
Audiences are still intrigued by Michael Jackson’s high-profile criminal trial, even more than two decades later. Netflix’s latest docuseries on the topic, Michael Jackson: The Verdict, topped the streamer’s English TV list last week with 17.8M views from June 1 to 7. It was t...
Why it matters: ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ & ‘The Witness’ Lead... is generating industry buzz.
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Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer, but nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer
Wildland firefighters are exposed to a mix of harmful chemicals in the smoke they breathe and the ash and soot that gets on their clothing. Over long assignments fighting fires that can last for days to weeks, those chemicals can be absorbed by their skin.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Dino-killing asteroid may have fueled underground life for 8 million years
The asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs also created an underground environment suited to supporting new life, and new research suggests it lasted for millions of years longer than previously suspected.
Why it matters: Dino-killing asteroid may have fueled underground life for... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Vans Releases Special-Edition Knicks Slip-Ons for NBA Finals
Looks like Vans is the latest brand to jump on the Knicks bandwagon — and we’re not mad about it! The California sneaker brand swapped out their signature black-and-white checks for orange and blue in a new Knicks-themed version of their Classic Slip On shoe. The new release i...
Why it matters: Vans Releases Special-Edition Knicks Slip-Ons for NBA Finals reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Naomi Ackie In Final Talks To Join Maika Monroe In David Robert Mitchell’s ‘They Follow’
EXCLUSIVE: At long last, we have a development on They Follow, David Robert Mitchell’s follow-up to his cult 2015 horror film It Follows, as Naomi Ackie is in final talks to star opposite the returning Maika Monroe, multiple sources tell Deadline. Reps for Neon couldn’t be rea...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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$70 billion immigration funding package moves toward passage in U.S. House
The U.S. House on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package after months of debate.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
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The Muppets Take Over Aerosmith’s Roller Coaster At Disney World, And It’s A Major Improvement
The Muppets rock Disney World's most intense coaster with a major upgrade
The big picture: The Muppets Take Over Aerosmith’s Roller Coaster At... — signals what players want next.
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Inside Chanel’s Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner as Robert De Niro Honored Jane Rosenthal (and Guests Were Glued to Knicks vs. Spurs Updates)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Kathryn Bigelow, Spike Lee, Leslie Linka Glatter and Darren Aronofsky sent in video tributes to honor the Tribeca Festival co-founder.
Why it matters: Inside Chanel’s Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner as Robert... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Theresa Kang’s Blue Marble Pictures Inks First-Look TV Deal With Fifth Season
EXCLUSIVE: Fifth Season has entered a multi-year first-look television deal with producer Theresa Kang’s Blue Marble Pictures (Pachinko). The TV slate under the deal will be overseen by Blue Marble SVP Caroline Garity. Kang is moving to indie film and TV studio Fifth Season fr...
Why it matters: Theresa Kang’s Blue Marble Pictures Inks First-Look TV... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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The New Guitar Hero–Err, Stage Tour–Reveals Its First Songs
The Guitar Hero series made be dead and gone, but in its place comes a new game called Stage Tour, and it's made by the latest evolution of the same studio that created Guitar Hero. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kckXRmcp_Uk A critical component of any good music gam...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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‘Not an Allbirds Moment’: Xbox’s new CEO says she is grounding the console in gaming roots, not AI
Since stepping into the Xbox CEO role, Asha Sharma has preached a "return of Xbox."
Fortune reports: ‘Not an Allbirds Moment’: Xbox’s new CEO says... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Chris Brown Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Sensational’ and ‘Monalisa’ Songwriting Royalties
The R&B star and his publisher had been accused of withholding compensation from a lyricist on both tracks.
Billboard reports: Chris Brown Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Sensational’ and ‘Monalisa’... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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California In Talks for Superstar Tech Lawyer to Challenge Paramount’s Warner Bros. Deal (Exclusive)
A court battle between a coalition of state attorneys general and Paramount could see two of the country's top trial lawyers facing off.
Hollywood Reporter reports: California In Talks for Superstar Tech Lawyer to... — this is generating industry buzz.
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Apple TV just dropped trailers for two upcoming returning shows
Apple TV kicked off its best summer lineup ever last week with thriller series Cape Fear, and today the streamer released trailers for two returning shows coming soon. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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El papa León XIV y Bad Bunny sostienen encuentro privado en Madrid
El encuentro tuvo lugar durante la visita oficial del pontífice a España y la residencia de Benito en el estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Billboard reports: El papa León XIV y Bad Bunny sostienen... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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It Starts On The Page: Read ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Script “1 P.M.” With Foreword By Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman
Editor’s note: Deadline’s It Starts on the Page features standout drama series scripts in 2026 Emmy contention. In The Pitt episode 207, “1 P.M.,” when a sexual assault survivor walks into Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, the fictional hospital in HBO Max’s hit medical drama,...
Deadline reports: It Starts On The Page: Read ‘The Pitt’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Kalshi trading in 'perps' crosses $1 billion in volume within a week of launch
A spokesperson for the company said that the product is the fastest growing in the prediction market platform's history.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Broadway Box Office: Nominees See Pre-Tonys Bumps, ‘Harry Potter’ Skyrockets
'Ragtime' and 'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' have already reported boosts from the June 7 Tonys telecast.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Deadmau5 Donates $30,000 to Help 27 Rescue Cats: ‘I Got You’
The donation was made after the felines were rescued from a home near Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Billboard reports: Deadmau5 Donates $30,000 to Help 27 Rescue Cats:... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Nintendo is playing things too safe
Tuesday's Nintendo Direct showcase felt like an important moment for the company. With the Switch 2 heading into its second holiday season, one in which the hardware will be even more expensive thanks to a price hike, it was a chance for Nintendo to really sell new audiences o...
The big picture: Nintendo is playing things too safe — is one to watch for the industry.
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AI in nature conservation: Powerful tool or dangerous shortcut?
Conservationists analyze overwhelming volumes of ecological data in their work. For example, they might need to process decades of weather data or the movements of millions of insects. Up until now, these scientists and decision makers have had to manually find and sort inform...
The big picture: AI in nature conservation: Powerful tool or dangerous... — opens new research frontiers.
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How animals use leveling behaviors to put alphas in their place
Inequality is not unique to human groups and societies. Individuals with relatively little power possess a variety of behavioral strategies to counterbalance or regulate power differences. In humans, these strategies include criticism, ridicule, disobedience, or even the expul...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘The Wilderness’ Filmmaker Spencer King Signs with Rewind Artists (Exclusive)
He has already shot his followup movie, 'Nickels,' starring Odessa A’zion, Aaron Holliday and Rob Riggle.
The big picture: ‘The Wilderness’ Filmmaker Spencer King Signs with Rewind... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Tony Nominees See Gains In Final Pre-Awards Week; Maya Rudolph, Tom Felton & Mariska Hargitay Stay Strong – Broadway Box Office
Most of Broadway’s Tony-nominated productions saw box office jumps in the week leading up to Sunday’s awards ceremony, with Cats: The Jellicle Ball, The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Titanique and Becky Shaw reporting noticeable gains. Of course, the award victories won’t be reflec...
Why it matters: Tony Nominees See Gains In Final Pre-Awards Week;... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?
If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI.
Why it matters: Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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David Ellison Promises ‘60 Minutes’ Editorial Independence
The Paramount CEO assured correspondent Lesley Stahl on Sunday he'd stay out of the way.
Why it matters: David Ellison Promises ‘60 Minutes’ Editorial Independence signals where Hollywood is headed.
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10 Swim Trunks That Will Take You From Shore to Tiki Bar in Style
Leisurely and surf-ready silhouettes you'll want to show off, long after summer has come to a close
Rolling Stone reports: 10 Swim Trunks That Will Take You From... — this could define this era of music.
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Social Security retirement trust fund may be depleted in 2032, new trustees report finds
The Social Security Administration has released a report with new projections as to when the trust funds that help pay benefits may be depleted.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
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Paramount CEO Ellison Tells Lesley Stahl ’60 Minutes’ Will Have Editorial Independence
Paramount CEO David Ellison recently vowed to “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl that the newsmagazine would have “editorial independence,” according to three people familiar with the matter, the latest sign the media conglomerate is trying to tamp down tensions around th...
The big picture: Paramount CEO Ellison Tells Lesley Stahl ’60 Minutes’... — is generating industry buzz.
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One day before launch, extraction shooter Sand gets delayed again—oh, and it's an early access game now, too
It'll be a few more weeks (at least) before you can ride your mechanical base into the desert.
Why it matters: One day before launch, extraction shooter Sand gets... signals what players want next.
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Claude Fable 5: Anthropic releases a safe version of Claude Mythos
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 brings Mythos-class AI to the public for the first time, with safety guardrails
Mashable reports: Claude Fable 5: Anthropic releases a safe version... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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BP’s new CEO Meg O’Neill rips up the energy giant’s playbook—and the ‘green’ era with it
O’Neill, who took over on April 1, is the only woman to serve as CEO of a traditional Big Oil supermajor in Europe or the U.S.
Fortune reports: BP’s new CEO Meg O’Neill rips up the... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Five Burning Questions About Ariana Grande’s ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’ Chart Debut
This week's 5BQ looks at the pop superstar's lead single off her upcoming album, petal.
The big picture: Five Burning Questions About Ariana Grande’s ‘Hate That... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Destiny 2 Player Count Soars Above Marathon’s Highest Ever As Guardians Log On For Final Update
The Monument of Triumph update is the final content update for Destiny 2. When I first began playing the game a decade ago, I was instantly hooked. Over the years I've made friends, experienced the best long-running narrative in a game ever, and cleared all of my plans to be a...
Why it matters: Destiny 2 Player Count Soars Above Marathon’s Highest... may set a new standard for the genre.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow Play to End Broadway and West End Runs This Winter
The curtain will close in January 2027 on Broadway and in December 2026 in London Stranger Things: The First Shadow Play to End Broadway and West End Runs This Winter Ben Kaye
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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DoorDash May Become the Entertainment Industry’s Most Reliable Late-Night Resource
As DoorDash continues to broaden its non-restaurant delivery business, the platform’s growing roster of grocery, pharmacy, and retail partners has made it an increasingly practical resource for entertainment productions — particularly during late-night shoots, screenings and e...
Why it matters: DoorDash May Become the Entertainment Industry’s Most Reliable... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Trump says U.S. must 'respond' after Iran shoots down helicopter over Hormuz Strait
The latest clash with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz came as President Donald Trump repeated that a deal with Tehran could be reached within days.
Why it matters: Trump says U.S. must 'respond' after Iran shoots... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Robert Plant Announces Fall 2026 Tour with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian
The US tour will hit cities including St. Louis, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Robert Plant Announces Fall 2026 Tour with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian Eddie Fu
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Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission
The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.
BBC Science reports: Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Anthropic releases Mythos-like AI model to the public two months after private rollout rocked Wall Street
Anthropic said the broad release is possible because of new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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NASA assigns crew for Artemis III, sets aggressive timeline for flying it
"Artemis III will be an extraordinary demonstration of what is possible."
The big picture: NASA assigns crew for Artemis III, sets aggressive... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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New buried-growth process enables 2D arrays of position- and orientation-controlled diamond qubits
Researchers at Kanazawa University, in collaboration with Diamond and Carbon Applications (Germany), have developed a buried-growth process for nitrogen–vacancy (NV) centers in diamond using microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD). By employing nitrogen-radical sele...
Phys.org reports: New buried-growth process enables 2D arrays of position-... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Silent volcanic gas buildup revealed six months before La Palma eruption
Researchers at Geosciences Barcelona (GEO3BCN-CSIC) have developed a novel way to monitor the silent accumulation of volcanic gases beneath Earth's surface using seismic ambient noise. The results could significantly improve early warning systems for volcanic eruptions.
The big picture: Silent volcanic gas buildup revealed six months before... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.
BBC Tech reports: Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public'... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Toby Fox shares update on what’s happening with Deltarune Chapter 6
Work continues on Deltarune, and creator Toby Fox provided an update on Chapter 6 today. In case you missed the news, fans won’t have to wait long to experience the next part of the game. Chapter 5 was featured in the Nintendo Direct presentation today and we learned that it’s...
Nintendo Everything reports: Toby Fox shares update on what’s happening with... — this signals what players want next.
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5094127 extended security update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5094127 extended security update, which fixes the June 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities and adds new functionality to monitor the rollout of updated Secure Boot certificates that replace those expiring this month. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5094127 extended security update — this should prompt a review of your own security.
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Apple introduces new subscription bundles coming to App Store
Earlier this year, Apple launched a new subscription option on the App Store: monthly plans with 12-month commitments. Now this week at WWDC, Apple has introduced another new subscription option: bundles for app subscriptions from multiple developers. more…
9to5Mac reports: Apple introduces new subscription bundles coming to App... — this could change how developers build software.
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Nobody can tell if Overwatch's 52nd hero is supposed to be a robot or a human, but we won't have to wait long to find out
Shion will debut in season 3 next week.
The big picture: Nobody can tell if Overwatch's 52nd hero is... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Meagan Good & Ricky Bell Team On Indie Comedy-Drama Series ’15 Minutes Of Fame’
EXCLUSIVE: Reasonable Doubt‘s Meagan Good is set to direct and executive produce a new comedy-drama series, 15 Minutes of Fame, alongside Ricky Bell, member of New Edition and lead vocalist of Bell Biv DeVoe, who also serves as executive producer. The series stars Amy Correa B...
The big picture: Meagan Good & Ricky Bell Team On Indie... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Should Americans get an equity stake in AI? Trump and progressive Democrats float public ownership of AI
In an unusual cross-ideological convergence, Trump and progressive Democrats like Bernie Sanders are both floating some form of public equity in AI.
The big picture: Should Americans get an equity stake in AI?... — hints at where the money is moving.
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Sting Has Been Working on This Musical for Over a Decade — and He’s Still Not Done
The former Police frontman discusses 'The Last Ship,' the catharsis of performing it night after night, why he doesn't feel threatened (yet) by AI and why a musical — unlike an album — never really has to be finished: "We’re close. Very close."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Apparently, there’s a fake Angine de Poitrine band touring in Russia
“We’re living in a weird time where everyone’s trying to make money off the band" The post Apparently, there’s a fake Angine de Poitrine band touring in Russia appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Apparently, there’s a fake Angine de Poitrine band... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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‘The Girlfriend’ Stars Robin Wright And Laurie Davidson “Went For Weird” To Keep Viewers Guessing In Thriller Series
It was Robin Wright’s bright idea to open The Girlfriend with a seductive visual: a gorgeous woman of a certain age, enjoying a solo swim, when a young man joins her in the pool for a loving embrace. “I wanted to let it drag out as long as I could to make the audience wonder, […]
Why it matters: ‘The Girlfriend’ Stars Robin Wright And Laurie Davidson... is generating industry buzz.
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Shaboozey on What It Meant to Be on ‘Cowboy Carter’: ‘My Family, Beyoncé Was Their Idol’
The pop superstar’s endorsement of Boozey gave him a shot in the arm. “She gave me this push and was like, ‘Run!’ I was running as fast as I could,” he says
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 with major gains in coding and science
Anthropic ships two new models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, that claim to blow past the current Opus generation, especially in coding and research. Fable 5 finished a code migration for Stripe in one day that would have taken a team two months. Mythos 5 designed drug candidat...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
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Michael Vlamis, Lily Mo Sheen, Milo Hutton, David Koechner, Daniel Roebuck & Kirby Johnson Join Jackson May In His Gen Z Tragicomedy ‘Degrees’
EXCLUSIVE: Indie flmmaker Jackson May has commenced production on Degrees, his feature directorial debut, where he stars alongside Michael Vlamis (The Odyssey), Lily Mo Sheen (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent), Milo Hutton (The Night Agent), David Koechner (Anchorman), ...
The big picture: Michael Vlamis, Lily Mo Sheen, Milo Hutton, David... — is generating industry buzz.
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Joanne Froggatt Officially Boards MGM+ Series ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Alongside Amy Forsyth
EXCLUSIVE: Joanne Froggatt (MobLand, Downton Abbey) has officially joined the cast of the MGM+ series The Magnificent Seven. The news follows Deadline’s report in May, confirming she was in talks to board the TV western remake. Joining Froggatt as a series regular is Amy Forsy...
The big picture: Joanne Froggatt Officially Boards MGM+ Series ‘The Magnificent... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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'Seismic champagne effect' may explain why fires break out long after earthquakes
Following the devastating urban fire that broke out in Wajima City after Japan's 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, investigators struggled to identify a clear ignition source, despite widespread destruction and unusual reports of flames emerging from areas with no visible combus...
The big picture: 'Seismic champagne effect' may explain why fires break... — advances our understanding of the world.
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'Double-edged' nature of workplace resilience examined
From underdog stories to comeback victories, everyone loves a tale of perseverance. But a new study suggests that highlighting workplace resilience can sometimes leave observers feeling anxious instead of inspired.
Why it matters: 'Double-edged' nature of workplace resilience examined could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Amazon just slashed SSD prices for Prime Day - these are the 5 best deals I've found
I track SSD deals, and found huge markdowns from top brands like WD, Samsung, and more ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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I Didn’t Care About The New Star Fox Until I Found Out Who’s Making It
I never played much Star Fox as a kid. Save for maybe a few minutes here and there at a friend or cousin's house, I've basically not played the series whatsoever. So I was safely out on playing the new one arriving this summer for Switch 2. But a funny thing happened this morn...
The big picture: I Didn’t Care About The New Star Fox... — signals what players want next.
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Apple just released new AirPods Pro beta firmware for iOS 27 features
Yesterday during Apple’s WWDC keynote, the company announced a pair of new AirPods features coming in iOS 27. And now, to go alongside the iOS 27 developer beta, Apple has released new AirPods beta firmware with expected support for the latest features. more…
9to5Mac reports: Apple just released new AirPods Pro beta firmware... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Kelsea Ballerini Talks Her ‘In-Between Season,’ Moving to NYC, and Her ‘Rolling Stone’ Shoutout
The singer made only one CMA Fest appearance to help mentor emerging artists at the finale of SoFi's inaugural Amplify Your Ambitions Contest
The big picture: Kelsea Ballerini Talks Her ‘In-Between Season,’ Moving to... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Olivia Rodrigo to Preview New Songs, Give Dating Advice on One-Off Radio Show
The hour-long “u+me=advice forever" show will broadcast on Hit Nation the day before you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love releases. Olivia Rodrigo to Preview New Songs, Give Dating Advice on One-Off Radio Show Ben Kaye
The big picture: Olivia Rodrigo to Preview New Songs, Give Dating... — shows where the music business is headed.
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WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and more
Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its long-standing Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI.
Why it matters: WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS... reshapes the tech landscape.
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You'll be able to change some parts of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's story, but no matter what there's only one ending
Last week, Square Enix graced us with the revelation that the final instalment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is just that, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. It'll obviously follow on from Rebirth, which ends with [REDACTED], but where it goes from there is still generally a ...
Why it matters: You'll be able to change some parts of... is generating hype in the community.
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Apple Intelligence Is Being Set Up to Become the World's Greatest Party Planner
Commentary: Apple says its new Siri AI can handle all the details: personalized invitations, creative menus, scheduling and more. Don't expect it to bring a dessert.
Bottom line from CNET: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Farmed oysters may boost New York's dwindling wild populations
Farmed oysters are mixing with and potentially adding to populations of wild oysters—a once-abundant species in New York's estuaries and rivers that has declined drastically over the last century. A new study, published in the journal Molecular Ecology, offers genetic evidence...
Phys.org reports: Farmed oysters may boost New York's dwindling wild... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Tea compound boosts seaweed hydrogel strength fivefold, while tuning adhesion and breakdown
Could wound healing dressings adhere better, and could drug delivery patches become more sophisticated? A KAIST research team has developed a technology that leverages natural ingredients derived from plants to increase the strength of a seaweed-based hydrogel (a gel material ...
Phys.org reports: Tea compound boosts seaweed hydrogel strength fivefold, while... — this opens new research frontiers.
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What ‘The Chair Company’ Has in Common with — of All Things — ‘Prisoners’
Director Andrew DeYoung tells IndieWire about continuing his collaboration with Tim Robinson, crafting a creative visual style on a budget, and making it all feel Villeneuve-level serious.
Why it matters: What ‘The Chair Company’ Has in Common with... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes them stop growing?
Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?
Space.com reports: Do galaxies have a 'kill switch' that makes... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Timothée Chalamet Tells DJ Khaled Which One of His Hits Had the ‘No. 1 Video of All-Time’
The Marty Supreme actor linked up with Khaled at MSG with the NBA Finals game 3.
Why it matters: Timothée Chalamet Tells DJ Khaled Which One of... could define this era of music.
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Microsoft June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-day, 200 flaws
Today is Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates for 200 flaws and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
The big picture: Microsoft June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-day,... — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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JAY-Z 30 at SoFi Stadium: How to Get Tickets
Jay will celebrate 30 years of his debut album Reasonable Doubt with a massive stadium show in LA this fall. Learn how to get tickets. JAY-Z 30 at SoFi Stadium: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: JAY-Z 30 at SoFi Stadium: How to Get... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Zelda: Ocarina Remake’s Lack Of Gameplay Did It A Disservice
After months of rumors and leaks, Nintendo finally officially announced its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. It's an appropriate way to mark the series' 40th birthday this year, as Ocarina of Time is widely regarded as one of the best Zelda games of all time, al...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Apple Buried the Best CarPlay News in the iOS 27 Developer Notes
Though WWDC didn't spotlight CarPlay this week, iOS 27 delivers a solid update: EV range integration, video apps and a new Audio MiniPlayer.
CNET reports: Apple Buried the Best CarPlay News in the... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
Why it matters: Does referee case show Fifa has lost control... has global implications.
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I just saved $180 a year on my Google AI plan without losing my Drive storage - here's how
Google AI Plus just got cheaper, and it's the easiest way to reduce my Google One bill without giving up cloud storage or AI.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets
Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days before the tournament.
BBC World reports: Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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Satellite data reveal Southern Ocean vertical currents diving 3,000 feet below surface
Ocean currents are not just horizontal motions that flow from side to side. There are also vertical currents that act like deep-sea elevators, pushing heat and carbon down into the deep, while bringing up vital nutrients and dissolved gases to the surface.
Phys.org reports: Satellite data reveal Southern Ocean vertical currents diving... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Claude Mythos goes public in new Fable 5 model that’s ‘safe for general use’
As AI models get more powerful, there’s also going to be a level of danger. Anthropic announced Mythos not long ago as a model that was too dangerous for public availability, but a new version of that, Claude Fable 5, is now available and, apparently, “safe for general use.” ...
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks
Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.
The big picture: Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre... — demands attention beyond borders.
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Xenoblade Genesis reveals director, composers, character designers
Nintendo didn’t have a whole lot to say about Xenoblade Genesis following the Direct reveal, but we now have information about its director, composers, and character designers. First up, Tetsuya Takashi is acting as general director. That shouldn’t come as a big surprise given...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
Why it matters: Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.
Why it matters: Nasa has named the Artemis III crew -... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Razer Seiren V3 Pro Review: USB, XLR, and 32-bit float
Razer's new Seiren V3 Pro is an end-address mic with both USB-C and XLR connectivity, and it also supports 32-bit float.
Why it matters: Razer Seiren V3 Pro Review: USB, XLR, and... is one to watch for the industry.
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iOS 27 adds unique new setting to personalize your iPhone’s Lock Screen
iOS 27 adds a brand new Siri, new features in CarPlay and Apple Wallet, and more—including a unique clock setting to personalize your iPhone’s Lock Screen even more. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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How Eve Online, A Blood Expert, And A Trip To The Moon Came Together For The Strangest Of Promotions
At Fanfest 2025, Fenris Creations' CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson made a throwaway comment about preserving the history of Eve Online in an epic poem--inked in the blood of the players who created it. Turns out, the members of Eve's absurdly dedicated playerbase were surprisin...
The big picture: How Eve Online, A Blood Expert, And A... — signals what players want next.
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Opera's latest Android update includes a soccer hub and a refreshed start page
Opera's new Android update includes a soccer hub in time for the World Cup.
Why it matters: Opera's latest Android update includes a soccer hub... could change how developers build software.
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CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang
Check Point said hackers broke into dozens of organizations by exploiting a VPN bug in several of its products used across the government.
The big picture: CISA gives US federal agencies three days to... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Support for rural women entrepreneurs linked to economic growth
Though rural women entrepreneurs make up only a small portion of the self-employed across the United States, new West Virginia University research shows they are crucial to overall economic success.
Why it matters: Support for rural women entrepreneurs linked to economic... opens new research frontiers.
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MeerKAT reveals three electron acceleration sites in one solar flare
Solar flares are the most explosive energy-release events in the solar corona, leading to intense particle acceleration, plasma heating and bulk plasma motions on short timescales. Core questions during solar flares remain unresolved, including how and where particle accelerat...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Google teams up with Paris Hilton to showcase Android and AI app building
In what is now her second big partnership around Android, Google has named Paris Hilton as an “Icon in Residence” for Android, with a focus on what Android’s new AI tools can do for users. more…
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Marshall's Stockwell III portable speaker offers more than 40 hours of use per charge
Marshall's Stockwell III portable speaker runs 40 hours on a charge and costs $250.
The big picture: Marshall's Stockwell III portable speaker offers more than... — could change how developers build software.
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Fitbit’s Charge 6 and Ace LTE are now as cheap as the new $100 Air
Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day or trying to keep your kids entertained over summer break, you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a great Fitbit right now. You can currently pick up the Fitbit Charge 6 for $50 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, the Fitbit Ace LTE ...
The Verge reports: Fitbit’s Charge 6 and Ace LTE are now... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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As LIV Golf faces a Saudi funding cliff, CEO says to take PIF 'at their word'
PIF is set to stop funding the golf league after the 2026 season, though O'Neil could not guarantee that the final four tournaments will take place.
CNBC reports: As LIV Golf faces a Saudi funding cliff,... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Windows 11 KB5094126 & KB5093998 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5094126 and KB5093998 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]
The big picture: Windows 11 KB5094126 & KB5093998 cumulative updates released — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Director Liz Patrick Still Has Questions About Bowen Yang’s Final Sketch
In conversation with the departing Season 51 cast member, reflecting on their "Delta Lounge" sketch, the Emmy-winning director of the sketch series asked "Was Cher always the plan?"
The big picture: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Director Liz Patrick Still Has... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Writer Downplays Season 3 Criticism
Star Trek is about optimism, exploration, and boldly going where no one has gone before. Star Trek fandom is often about complaining. We’re not pointing fingers here; god and his starship know we have launched criticisms at Star Trek here at Den of Geek. Nor is this anything n...
The big picture: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Writer Downplays Season... — reflects shifting cultural trends.
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SpaceX IPO explained: The price is set, but retail allocation still up in the air
Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Robinhood, SoFi and Morgan Stanley's E-Trade are among the brokerage platforms making SpaceX shares available.
CNBC reports: SpaceX IPO explained: The price is set, but... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Wage War Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour
The Florida metalcore band hits the road this Fall alongside We Came As Romans, Varials, and Cane Hill. Wage War Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour Langdon Hickman
Why it matters: Wage War Announce Fall 2026 North American Tour could define this era of music.
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