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Carly Simon Readies First Album of Original Songs Since 2008
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Taylor Swift Tears Up While Thanking Family During Songwriters Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: ‘You’re the Reason I’m Here Tonight’
Taylor Swift gave an epic 21-minute acceptance speech at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony, which took place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on Thursday night. Before her acceptance speech, which occurred just past midnight, Sombr paid tribute...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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Scientists found the strength training sweet spot for a longer life
Just 90–120 minutes of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards, according to a study tracking more than 147,000 people for 30 years. That amount was linked to lower risks of death overall, particularly from cardiovascular and neurologi...
ScienceDaily reports: Scientists found the strength training sweet spot for... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Taylor Swift Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as She Looks Back at Overcoming ‘Industry Battles’
The icon thanked her parents and brother in her emotional and heartfelt speech on Thursday evening
Rolling Stone reports: Taylor Swift Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Celebrity Courtside Fashion Fuels Some of the NBA Finals’ Most Viral Moments
From Chalamet's custom Chrome Hearts ensembles to Swift's "Stevie Knicks" tee, Celebrity Row is broadening the definition of traditional team merch.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announces 2026 Winners
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, which aim to highlight outstanding original talents and help their film careers, have revealed the 2026 winners for their fourth annual edition. Jack Hughes won the Fiction category with his film “Deadheading,” while Christine Seow and “Two Tr...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Oil prices fall on hopes of U.S.-Iran deal despite Tehran pushback
Oil prices fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a framework agreement with Iran, raising hopes that tensions in the Middle East could ease.
The big picture: Oil prices fall on hopes of U.S.-Iran deal... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Blink-182 Release 25th Anniversary Edition of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
The reissue includes the album's original 13 songs, plus six bonus tracks. Blink-182 Release 25th Anniversary Edition of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket Travis Bland
The big picture: Blink-182 Release 25th Anniversary Edition of Take Off... — taps into a cultural moment.
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BTS Release New Song “Come Over” on Streaming for Festa 2026: Stream
Fans of the K-pop superstars have long awaited the streaming release of the song, which had only been available on a vinyl edition of ARIRANG. BTS Release New Song “Come Over” on Streaming for Festa 2026: Stream Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
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Olivia Rodrigo Trades Pop-Punk for New Wave — and Angst for True Love (for Half an Album) — in the Excellent ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’: Review
The third time’s the third charm for Olivia Rodrigo, who is beginning to look like she might be constitutionally incapable of not turning in one of the year’s most diverting albums, in any given try. Not many artists have started off with as smashing a three-peat as Rodrigo an...
Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo Trades Pop-Punk for New Wave —... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Olivia Rodrigo Searches for the Cure on ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’: Stream It Now
The project features Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 "Drop Dead" as well as a collaboration with Robert Smith.
Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo Searches for the Cure on ‘You... could define this era of music.
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Olivia Rodrigo Reveals New Duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith, “what’s wrong with me”: Stream
Rodrigo's third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, is out everywhere now. Olivia Rodrigo Reveals New Duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith, “what’s wrong with me”: Stream Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: Olivia Rodrigo Reveals New Duet with The Cure’s... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Olivia Rodrigo Tells a Beautiful, Crushing Love Story
The superstar’s third album features even sharper storytelling, even more visceral emotions, and Robert Smith
Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo Tells a Beautiful, Crushing Love Story taps into a cultural moment.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ Has a Plot Twist Even She Wasn’t Prepared For: Critic’s Take
The singer's first-ever love album turned out to be (kind of) a breakup album after all.
Billboard reports: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Seth Meyers Compares Trump’s “Deal” With Iran To HBO Rebrands: “I Hope We Get A Spinoff Called The Pitt Of Hormuz”
Seth Meyers missed out taking a dunk on President Donald Trump after he fell asleep during the Knicks loss to the San Antonia Spurs the other night, but he opened his latest A Closer Look segment with another buzzer beater. The Late Night host mocked the fact that Trump missed...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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June 2026 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup
A slew of games were announced for Switch 2 and Switch today during the new Nintendo Direct, and while retailers going live with new pre-orders, we’ve gone ahead and rounded everything up. This post will be updated over the next couple of days as new products go live. We’ll al...
Why it matters: June 2026 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026: Here’s Where to Watch F1 Online for Free
After a thrilling start of the F1 season in Monaco, Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Team Mercedes won yet another race (his fifth of the season) gaining 156 points after 78 laps. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton came in second and Red Bull Racing’s Isack Hadjar rounding out the podium. Howev...
Variety reports: Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026: Here’s Where to Watch... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Steven Spielberg’s Advice for ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Directors: “Don’t Let Success Go to Your Heads”
The three-time Oscar winner can relate to 26-year-old Curry Barker and 20-year-old Kane Parsons, having made the classic film 'Jaws' in his 20s.
The big picture: Steven Spielberg’s Advice for ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Directors:... — is generating industry buzz.
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‘Off Campus’ Team Warns Anyone Harassing Cast ‘Will Be Removed’ From Social Media Accounts
As the series prepares for its second season, Off Campus issued a message for those targeting cast members
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this taps into a cultural moment.
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Tom Hanks Thinks Oscars Don’t Need Voice Actor Category: “They Have Enough”
With his recent return as Woody in Toy Story 5, Tom Hanks thinks it’s time the Academy Awards recognize voice actors… just not in their own category. The 2x Oscar winner recently explained that there are multiple voice actors who have the chops to take home a statuette in one ...
Why it matters: Tom Hanks Thinks Oscars Don’t Need Voice Actor... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Jon Hamm Not Eligible for Emmy Guest Actor Race for ‘The Morning Show’ Due to Submission Error
Jon Hamm has been disqualified from the Emmy guest drama actor race for his work in the Apple TV drama “The Morning Show,” Variety has confirmed. Due to a clerical error by the studio, Hamm was submitted in the guest actor in a drama series category for his performance as Paul...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Building robust materials from start may ease critical mineral risks, perspective argues
Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) outline in a perspective paper how high-performance materials for batteries, hydrogen technologies, wind turbines, energy conversion, chemical processes and modern electronics can be designed to be m...
Why it matters: Building robust materials from start may ease critical... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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How CJ ENM’s ‘Kitchen Soldier’ and ‘Filing for Love’ Are Rewriting K-Drama’s Global Playbook: ‘Less Made in Korea, More Made With Korea’
When “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” screened at Series Mania in Lille this March, Sebastian Kim was watching the audience as much as the screen. The series had been viewed internally at Korean media giant CJ ENM as a gamble. “We viewed it as a bold and somewhat risky project,...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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‘Karn Evil 9’ in Development; Dystopian Sci-Fi Film Based on Emerson, Lake & Palmer Song Sets Isaac Ezban as Director (EXCLUSIVE)
Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s epic prog anthem “Karn Evil 9” has inspired a new sci-fi dystopian film, which is now in development after landing a screenwriter and director. Isaac Ezban (“The Incident,” “Párvulos”) is set to direct the film from a script by Tim Hedrick (“Avatar: Th...
The big picture: ‘Karn Evil 9’ in Development; Dystopian Sci-Fi Film... — is generating industry buzz.
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Apple’s new Foundation Models explained: on-device AI, cloud AI, and everything in between
During the WWDC26 keynote, Apple announced its third generation of Apple Foundation Models (AFM), comprising five models, some of which are local, some of which are cloud-based, and one of which lives in Google’s servers running on Nvidia chips. Here’s a breakdown of how that ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘Off Campus’ Team Warns Those Harassing Cast and Their Loved Ones “Will Be Removed” From Official Accounts
The official social media accounts posted the message as a “special request from your ‘Off Campus’ family.”
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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9to5Mac Daily: June 11, 2026 – visionOS 27 features, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maxi...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Girl Group Le Sserafim Aims to Redefine Themselves on Latest Album ‘Pureflow Pt. 1’
The cool girls of K-pop dig into their new album, their relationship with one another and the pressures of stardom: “I hope that people know we're not just celebrities; we're also human beings just like them.”
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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FX’s ‘Adults’ Drops Secret Standalone Prequel Episode Revealing Paul’s Origin Story
FX’s comedy series Adults let Tribeca Film Festival goers in on a secret: not only does a standalone prequel episode exist, but the show’s panel attendees were able to screen it. The episode titled “Marathon Day,” which focuses on Paul Baker’s (Jack Innanen) origin story, will...
Deadline reports: FX’s ‘Adults’ Drops Secret Standalone Prequel Episode Revealing... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 12, 2026
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1818 on June 11 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
The big picture: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 12, 2026 — is one to watch for the industry.
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Trump says Europe freeloads on defense. Britain’s own (former) Defense Secretary just agreed
Joihn Healey was working on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He quit three days after seeing the spending budget.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
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Donna Mirus Bates Promoted To Global Franchise Strategy Officer For Universal Destinations & Experiences
Amid a period of huge growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences, the Comcast NBCUniversal unit has appointed Donna Mirus Bates to the position of Global Franchise Strategy Officer. In the role, she will oversee franchise management & strategic partnerships for the compan...
The big picture: Donna Mirus Bates Promoted To Global Franchise Strategy... — is generating industry buzz.
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Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything
Unlike humanoid robots designed around a fixed form — think Boston Dynamics — Theker's machines are built to be reconfigured.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
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Psychological Drama ‘Crowbar’ Sets Cast: Patrick Walker, John Pyper-Ferguson and Emma Kenney Lead Jordan Tortorello’s Film (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming psychological drama “Crowbar” has set its cast. Patrick Walker (“Lessons in Chemistry”), John Pyper-Ferguson (“Suits”) and Emma Kenney (“Shameless”) are set to star in Jordan Tortorello’s “Crowbar.” Rafael Cebrián (“Narcos”), Josh Sussman (“Glee”), Briana Price (“...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Extending cryo-electron microscopy beyond water
From paints and inks to catalysts and drug-delivery materials, many advanced technologies rely on substances dispersed in organic solvents. Yet directly observing these materials in their native liquid environments has remained a major challenge, limiting scientists' ability t...
Why it matters: Extending cryo-electron microscopy beyond water challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ First Day Global Cume Around $12M – Box Office
EXCLUSIVE: Sources are telling us that the first day worldwide of Steven Spielberg’s alien feature Disclosure Day is around $12M. That includes a $6M Wednesday from its first swath of overseas markets, in addition to domestic previews which are around $6M from showtimes that b...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, more
Japanese magazine Famitsu just celebrated its 40th anniversary, and in honor of the occasion, a big nationwide survey was held. Results were published in this week’s issue. Participants were asked about a variety of topics, including the game and series that influenced them t...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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‘Adults’ Prequel Episode to Debut on Hulu Ahead of Season 2
The ensemble comedy “Adults” will return for Season 2 in August, but FX is tiding fans over with a standalone prequel episode debuting on July 31. The episode, which introduces the central friend group and reveals Paul Baker’s (Jack Innanen) origin story, was screened as a sur...
Why it matters: ‘Adults’ Prequel Episode to Debut on Hulu Ahead... could reshape the box office conversation.
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A Chinese start-up's unfolding dilemma exposes cracks in Beijing's tech funding machine
While the U.S. channels support to tech winners indirectly via incentives, Chinese governments at every level take direct equity stakes.
Why it matters: A Chinese start-up's unfolding dilemma exposes cracks in... hints at where the money is moving.
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Persistence, focus on tech makes U.S. 'serial acquirers' different
In the U.S., unlike elsewhere in the world, the vast majority of mergers and acquisitions are conducted by "serial acquirers"—large, publicly traded firms that regularly acquire smaller companies. Around four in five M&A deals are made by these major players, including tech ti...
Why it matters: Persistence, focus on tech makes U.S. 'serial acquirers'... advances our understanding of the world.
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‘Shrinking’ Cast Wins Newport Beach TV Festival Outstanding Comedy Ensemble Award; Jason Segel Gives Clues To Season 4
I traveled to Newport Beach this week to moderate a rollicking panel with the cast of Apple TV’s hit series Shrinking. And right after I introduced them, Ed O’Neill came on stage at the landmark’s 86-year-old Lido Theatre to present them with the four-day festival’s Outstandin...
Why it matters: ‘Shrinking’ Cast Wins Newport Beach TV Festival Outstanding... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an ‘artificial general engineer’ for the physical world
The new round values the physical AI startup that aims to automate heavy engineering and drug design at $41 billion.
The big picture: Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raises $12B to build an... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Nintendo Music – list of all games included
For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in. Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
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Treat your AI agents like eager but misguided human interns - before you lose control
Think twice about what permissions you are providing your AI agents and what actions they can take on your behalf.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this could change how developers build software.
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Climate change to alter sea-land breeze and increase ozone pollution in Barcelona
Climate change will profoundly alter the dynamics of sea and land breezes in the Barcelona metropolitan area, trapping larger amounts of air pollutants over coastal areas and increasing health risks for millions of people. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the Ins...
Phys.org reports: Climate change to alter sea-land breeze and increase... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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FX to Release ‘Adults’ Prequel Episode
The intro to the friend group and Paul Baker's (Jack Innanen) origin story will stream on Friday, July 31, after a surprise premiere at New York's Tribeca Festival.
Hollywood Reporter reports: FX to Release ‘Adults’ Prequel Episode — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers
The generative features in iOS 27’s new Photos app will add fake pixels to some of your shots, but Apple’s Jon McCormack says the company isn’t using AI “for the sake of AI.”
The big picture: Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Phishing Attack Volume Down 20%, but Risk Still Rising
Hackers are valuing quality over quantity, using AI to upgrade their phishing attacks rather than multiply them.
Dark Reading reports: Phishing Attack Volume Down 20%, but Risk Still... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
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Jason Momoa Doesn’t “Have Any Interest” In ‘Lobo’ Movie If It’s Not Rated R: “It’s All I Want”
As Jason Momoa makes his DC onscreen return with a new role in Supergirl, he recently noted what it would take for Lobo to go solo in his own movie. Revealing that he’s had discussions with DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran about the possibility of an R-rated Lobo ...
The big picture: Jason Momoa Doesn’t “Have Any Interest” In ‘Lobo’... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Inside Why ‘Home Improvement’ Is Not Coming Back Anytime Soon
Sorry, “Home Improvement” fans. A reboot of the massively popular sitcom — which ran from 1991 for eight seasons and starred Tim Allen as a goofy, fun loving dad to three sons — is not coming out of the tool shed. Sources tell Variety there have been discussions over the years...
Why it matters: Inside Why ‘Home Improvement’ Is Not Coming Back... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Plants reveal hidden PFAS pollution that soils can miss, study finds
A new study has found that plants may reveal recent PFAS contamination linked to airborne deposition that can go undetected in soil analyses. Conducted in agricultural fields near the conflict zone in southern Israel, the research showed that potato leaves contained substantia...
Why it matters: Plants reveal hidden PFAS pollution that soils can... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Ariana Grande Blasts White House for Using ‘Bye’ in TikTok Video Promoting ICE Arrests: ‘F— ICE’
Fellow pop stars Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish & Sabrina Carpenter have condemned ICE in the past.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
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Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Franchise “Can’t Afford Me” Now After Previously Rejecting Him
The Oscar winner said he pitched himself to 007 franchise producer Cubby Broccoli, but "he said no and he moved on."
The big picture: Steven Spielberg Says James Bond Franchise “Can’t Afford... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Watch ‘Stranger Things’ VFX Supervisor Betsy Paterson Explain When Storyboards Are (and Aren’t) Helpful
During IndieWire's Craft Roundtables, Paterson broke down the multiple approaches required to meet the needs of such a massive show.
The big picture: Watch ‘Stranger Things’ VFX Supervisor Betsy Paterson Explain... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Alan Hale, Sky Watcher Who Created a Comet Sensation, Dies at 68
In 1995, he and Thomas Bopp spotted, from different states, the same mysterious object in the sky. What turned out to be a comet was named after them: Hale-Bopp.
The big picture: Alan Hale, Sky Watcher Who Created a Comet... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Nintendo and The Pokemon Company update Palworld lawsuit, limited to older versions only
There’s been another development involving Nintendo and The Pokemon Company’s lawsuit against Palworld. When all is said and done, the legal battle will only involve the current version of the game. It’s now been discovered that Nintendo and The Pokemon Company amended the sco...
Why it matters: Nintendo and The Pokemon Company update Palworld lawsuit,... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Napster’s $3 Billion Investor Was a Fake, DOJ and SEC Allege in Fraud Charges
Fifty-seven-year-old Charles Cole is accused of conning Napster out of a nearly 25% ownership stake.
Billboard reports: Napster’s $3 Billion Investor Was a Fake, DOJ... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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SpaceX's IPO Live: What Elon Musk's Public Offering Means for Tech, the Market and You
The first big tech IPO of the summer could set the stage for expected public offerings by Anthropic and OpenAI.
Why it matters: SpaceX's IPO Live: What Elon Musk's Public Offering... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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New global tracker maps urban growth in hazard zones every six months
The World Settlement Footprint (WSF) Tracker and its dedicated online platform have been officially released at an event at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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Pirro's losses in Fed investigation should stay on the books, judge rules
In a scathing ruling, Judge James Boasberg denied U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's request to vacate his earlier orders.
CNBC reports: Pirro's losses in Fed investigation should stay on... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Ariana Grande Demands White House Stop Using Her Song for ‘Barbaric’ ICE Video
The singer slammed the Trump administration after it used her music in a TikTok video of federal agents arresting and handcuffing people
Why it matters: Ariana Grande Demands White House Stop Using Her... could define this era of music.
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How Much Did Ex-Paramount President Jeff Shell Pay to Settle Gambler’s Suit? Nothing.
But the lawyer once shared by the executive and rival R.J Cipriani allegedly offered her own money to end the dispute.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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American Arcadia getting Nintendo Switch physical release, including collector’s edition
Tesura Games, along with Raw Fury and Out of the Blue Games, have announced a physical release for American Arcadia on Nintendo Switch. Production will be ready for this fall. The cinematic puzzle game will have a standard version and a collector’s edition. As you’d expect, th...
The big picture: American Arcadia getting Nintendo Switch physical release, including... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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J Balvin’s New Erewhon Smoothie Is Basically the Colombian Flag in a Cup
Balvin’s Chimba de Smoothie makes the artist one of three Latinos to collaborate with Erewhon on a limited-edition smoothie flavor.
The big picture: J Balvin’s New Erewhon Smoothie Is Basically the... — shows where the music business is headed.
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‘Rain Reign’ Review: Paul Rudd And Jeremy Sisto In A Tender And Heartwarming Girl And Her Dog Story – Tribeca Festival
Rose is a neurodivergent middle schooler living in a rural town with Wesley, a single father just barely hanging on but trying to do everything he can to raise her alone. He told her at a very young age that her mother abandoned the family, but that turns out to be not quite t...
Deadline reports: ‘Rain Reign’ Review: Paul Rudd And Jeremy Sisto... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Strava expands hiking tools with better maps, route planning, and trail navigation
Strava improved on its hiking toolset today with new route-planning, navigation, and sharing tools, including a welcome addition to its Apple Watch app. Here are the details.
The big picture: Strava expands hiking tools with better maps, route... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Why restoring rivers isn't enough: New research shows fish are evolving in response to human-made rivers
This new international study is calling for a major rethink of how rivers are managed, arguing that fish are not just passive victims of environmental change but active participants in a feedback loop that can reshape entire river systems.
The big picture: Why restoring rivers isn't enough: New research shows... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Ariana Grande Slams Trump’s ICE Video Using Her Song As “Barbaric, Inhumane, Heinous Nonsense”
Add Ariana Grande to the list of artists who will never collab with Donald Trump on a TikTok video. The 3x Grammy winner recently slammed the White House for using her 2024 song ‘Bye’ in a video promoting the Trump-signed Secure America Act, which would fund ICE and Border Pat...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Why do mech games rarely let you leave the cockpit? Brigador Killers devs joke that the feature 'added five years of development time'
10 years after the first game, Brigador Killers is mixing things up.
The big picture: Why do mech games rarely let you leave... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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After playing the new remake of Tomb Raider, I'm convinced you can't actually remake Tomb Raider
The 1996 game's legacy overshadows what actually made it so distinct 30 years ago.
The big picture: After playing the new remake of Tomb Raider,... — signals what players want next.
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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.
BBC World reports: World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira,... — this affects international relations.
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A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
Elon Musk is all about big numbers—millions, billions, even trillions—and there are plenty of them associated with SpaceX and Musk's plans to take the rocket maker public.
Phys.org reports: A look at the SpaceX IPO by the... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Cosmic dawn fuel discovery unlocks early galaxy growth secrets
Astronomers have discovered a huge reservoir of cold molecular gas, the direct fuel for star formation, in REBELS-25, a massive, star-forming galaxy. The team, led from Leiden University, focused on REBELS-25, seen when the universe was only about 700 million years old, around...
The big picture: Cosmic dawn fuel discovery unlocks early galaxy growth... — opens new research frontiers.
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Why You Might Already Own SpaceX Shares, Siri’s AI Makeover, and Knicks Owner’s Surveillance Machine
Today on Uncanny Valley, we take an early look at the SpaceX IPO and why you might find yourself among the investors without even realizing it.
Why it matters: Why You Might Already Own SpaceX Shares, Siri’s... reshapes the tech landscape.
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SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as Nasdaq debut awaits
SpaceX is selling 555.6 shares at $135 a piece, raising $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.
Why it matters: SpaceX raising $75 billion in record-setting IPO as... hints at where the money is moving.
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Amazon Updates Echo Hub With More Screen Customization for Smart Homes
Echo's central wall display is getting new ways to add controls and new graphics.
CNET reports: Amazon Updates Echo Hub With More Screen Customization... — this could change how developers build software.
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Everything We Know About ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 3 So Far
A third season of HBO’s drama series based on The Last of Us Part II video game is in the works, with a few roles shifting within the story as it follows the game. A creative shakeup took place behind the scenes after Season 2 ended, leading to transitions in more ways than on...
Deadline reports: Everything We Know About ‘The Last Of Us’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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CO₂ injection reveals hidden cement chemistry behind 13% stronger early strength
One September day, it started to snow inside MIT's Pierce Laboratory. Researchers depressurized a tank of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2), instantly freezing it and releasing solid flakes. These were blended into cement paste and pressed into disks roughly the size of a dime, each...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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New cavity control strategy improves performance of blue vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers
GaN-based vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are promising for displays, sensing and optical communication, but improving efficiency remains challenging. Researchers have now shown that "cavity tuning," which controls resonance wavelength, strongly affects laser ...
The big picture: New cavity control strategy improves performance of blue... — opens new research frontiers.
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Quarantunes Breakout Demi Weitz Launches Artist Platform Indigo With Fellow Stanford Graduates
Weitz teamed with fellow Stanford University graduates and siblings Luc Giraud and Saskia Giraud to launch Indigo, and they’ve reeled in rapper, singer and producer .idk. to help kick off the platform.
The big picture: Quarantunes Breakout Demi Weitz Launches Artist Platform Indigo... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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WWDC 2026 recap, iOS 27, new Siri and more officially announced
It’s the bumper annual WWDC episode! Benjamin and Chance give their first impressions of all the announcements from WWDC 2026, including the new Siri AI and overhauled Apple Intelligence initiatives, as well as the platform features in iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. And...
9to5Mac reports: WWDC 2026 recap, iOS 27, new Siri and... — this could change how developers build software.
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Why is it so hard to get ROI from AI? Because building from first principles isn’t easy
At Fortune Brainstorm Tech, executives said that finding value from AI starts with strategy and continues with process reinvention.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
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Japanese energy firm loses drive with data of 10.9 million clients
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. has disclosed a physical security incident that affects private data of more than 10 million customers. [...]
Why it matters: Japanese energy firm loses drive with data of... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World details characters, story, world, monsters, DLC
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World was properly unveiled during this week’s Nintendo Direct, and Square Enix has followed up with more information that goes over the characters, story, world, monsters, and DLC. As usual, we also have new screenshots. Here’s the full run...
The big picture: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World details characters,... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
The big picture: Why the economics make this the craziest World... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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‘Hollywood Does Abortion’ Review: Politics and Pop Culture Intersect in a Doc That’s Broad in Scope but Sharp in Insight
Produced by Rachel Bloom ('Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'), the film chronicles over 50 years of the conversation around choice as it played out onscreen, from 'Maude' to 'Dirty Dancing' to 'Blonde' and beyond.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Hollywood Does Abortion’ Review: Politics and Pop Culture... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Clint Eastwood May Not Be Retired After All, According to Son
The iconic actor and director may not have rode off into the sunset after all, according to his son, Scott Eastwood. Clint Eastwood May Not Be Retired After All, According to Son Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: Clint Eastwood May Not Be Retired After All,... — this could define this era of music.
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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1819 on June 12
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1819 on June 12 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1819 on... shows where the music business is headed.
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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 12
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1097 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 12 appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Third-grade impulses linked to lower academic achievement and education into adulthood
Can your behavior in third grade predict outcomes in high school and beyond? A new study, published in Developmental Psychology, says yes.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Ancient DNA from Tuscan wells reveals origins of modern wine
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old grape seeds from ancient wells in Tuscany have mapped the most extensive genetic history of ancient grapevines recovered from a single site.
Phys.org reports: Ancient DNA from Tuscan wells reveals origins of... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduce bill to limit Big Tech gatekeeping, Apple shoots back
After a bipartisan group of senators reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) today, reviving an effort that could have major implications for Big Tech if enacted into law, Apple issued a strong rebuttal of the proposal. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Dwayne Johnson Says ‘Smashing Machine’ Oscars Snub “Lit A Fire In My Spine”
After pouring his heart into his latest onscreen performance, Dwayne Johnson was admittedly let down to be snubbed at the Oscars. The Smashing Machine star recently noted that having the Academy Awards overlook his role as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in last year’s Benny Safdie-helm...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards
With SpaceX seeking an IPO valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion, early bets are poised to generate some of the biggest paper gains in venture capital history.
CNBC reports: From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who... — this signals changing business strategies.
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Quantum friction causes light to slow down nanoworld movements
A research team in Bochum, Germany has unexpectedly found that light can slow down movements in the nanoworld. This is due to quantum friction, a phenomenon that has been poorly understood until now. The findings are published in the journal Nature.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Maine breach portal abused to publish fake data breach disclosures
In an unusual misinformation campaign, fraudulent data breach disclosures were submitted to Maine's official breach portal and publicly posted before their legitimacy could be verified, prompting companies to deny the claims. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this should prompt a review of your own security.
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Maná Announces Latin American Leg of Vivir Sin Aire Tour: Here Are the Dates
The iconic Mexican band revealed the news just before their performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The big picture: Maná Announces Latin American Leg of Vivir Sin... — taps into a cultural moment.
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‘Stop! That! Train!’ Review: RuPaul Takes Drag Race To The Movies With A Hit-And-Miss Homage To ‘Airplane’ And ‘Naked Gun’
Reality TV does not have an enviable track record of transferring small-screen success to the big screen. In 2003 the American Idol extension From Justin to Kelly, pairing the first Idol finalists Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson in a romantic teen comedy, is considered one o...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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AI study reveals stark inequalities in global climate plans
An international team including researchers from the University of Alicante (UA) and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) has used artificial intelligence to analyze the climate commitments submitted to the United Nations by 158 countries. Their conclusion is stark: P...
Phys.org reports: AI study reveals stark inequalities in global climate... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Why cells started sticking together could help explain how animals first evolved
A recent study by Ruibao Li and Jennah Dharamshi published in Nature may help us understand the beginnings of animal evolution billions of years ago. These findings are the result of a collaboration among researchers at Indiana University Bloomington, the Institute of Evolutio...
Why it matters: Why cells started sticking together could help explain... opens new research frontiers.
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A new kind of entanglement helps quantum sensors tune out noise
In a quest to build the most accurate quantum sensors in the world, scientists are constantly improving their performance, making them more precise, more stable and more reliable. But eventually, physical constraints will prevent further improvements.
Why it matters: A new kind of entanglement helps quantum sensors... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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‘IndieWire’s Craft Roundtables’ Returns to PBS SoCal Tonight
Our annual series of conversations with TV's top below-the-line talents will air on Thursday evening, with reruns scheduled throughout the weekend.
Why it matters: ‘IndieWire’s Craft Roundtables’ Returns to PBS SoCal Tonight signals where Hollywood is headed.
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‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Wanda Sykes on Her Netflix Stand-Up Special ‘Legacy,’ Emceeing the Oscars the Night of ‘The Slap’ and Never Having Hosted ‘SNL’
The trailblazing comedian is back in Emmy contention for her seventh hourlong stand-up special.
The big picture: ‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Wanda Sykes on Her Netflix... — is generating industry buzz.
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Warren questions SpaceX IPO oversight in new letter to stock indexes
Sen. Elizabeth Warren seeking answers on changes to index provider waiting periods, protections for retail investors, in a letter obtained first by CNBC.
The big picture: Warren questions SpaceX IPO oversight in new letter... — signals changing business strategies.
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Trump picks former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as national intelligence director
Trump's announcement came after House Democrats' objections to his pick of Bill Pulte as acting chief ensured that a key national security tool expires Friday.
CNBC reports: Trump picks former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as... — this may shift market dynamics.
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SpaceX cuts retail IPO allocation to low 20% range, source says
The Elon Musk-led company plans to direct a percentage in the low 20s of the offering to retail buyers, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Why it matters: SpaceX cuts retail IPO allocation to low 20%... signals changing business strategies.
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Perplexity Moves Deep Research Into Computer, Routing Research Subtasks Across 20+ Frontier Models For Reports, Decks, And Dashboards
Deep Research now lives inside Perplexity Computer, breaking hard questions into subtasks and routing across 20+ frontier models. The post Perplexity Moves Deep Research Into Computer, Routing Research Subtasks Across 20+ Frontier Models For Reports, Decks, And Dashboards appe...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
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Spyro: A Realm Beyond dev explains how fans helped make the game possible
Spyro is finally getting a brand new game next year with Spyro: A Realm Beyond, and credit goes to the fans out there for help making the game happen. Toys for Bob underwent a big shift in recent years. The company was known for its work on Skylanders, Spyro Reignited Trilogy,...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Integrating sustainable practices into undergraduate science education
Faculty and students at Georgia State University are working to integrate sustainable practices into undergraduate science education, and a new study highlights ways to advance laboratory practices and teaching strategies.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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AI fast-forwards molecular simulations by 10,000-fold
A new AI model has become so good at predicting how molecules evolve over time that, in the future, it could speed up the costly and time-consuming process of testing new drugs. In the long term, this technology could facilitate the development of medicines and new treatments,...
Phys.org reports: AI fast-forwards molecular simulations by 10,000-fold — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Bank of America told investors to ‘take profits.’ Then the Nasdaq fell 7%
Days before the worst chip rout since 2020, BofA warned that seven warning lights were flashing.
Fortune reports: Bank of America told investors to ‘take profits.’... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Michigan ‘Let’s Go Blue’ Songwriters Countersue Over ‘Shockingly Low’ Video Game Sync
Albert Ahronheim and Joe Carl claim that two music publishers licensed their song to College Football without authority for a “paltry” fee of $1,000.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
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Light echoes reveal possible dark matter buildup around supermassive black holes
We may not know what dark matter is, but we keep getting whiffs of it. "We are reaching a point where the observational evidence for dark matter is simply undeniable," said Mayank Sharma, a Virginia Tech graduate student in physics.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features
Amazon's rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the home screen a much-needed update to the interface it launched with in 2024. It had already added Alex Plus AI support, but the new interface has a cleaner, fully customizable layout that fits more ...
The big picture: Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look... — could change how developers build software.
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‘It Has Become Difficult To Articulate Why You Should Pick An Xbox’ Admits The Guy Hired To Help Fix It
Abandoning exclusives has clearly harmed Microsoft's gaming platform
Why it matters: ‘It Has Become Difficult To Articulate Why You... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Parents' heat warning songs may prime zebra finch chicks for heat before they hatch
Sealed within an eggshell, how can chicks prepare for the world into which they are about to hatch, with no obvious direct communication channel across the shell? Adult zebra finches produce distinctive high-pitched warning songs—known as "heat calls"—when panting during a hea...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Heat claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe since 2022: WHO
More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said Thursday, after a heat wave saw some countries record their highest-ever May temperatures.
Why it matters: Heat claimed more than 200,000 lives in Europe... opens new research frontiers.
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Ahead of its 1.0 launch, RuneScape: Dragonwilds fits in one more, scorching hot update later this month
It's been a big week for RuneScape: Dragonwilds! The survival game spinoff of the MMO classic had its 1.0 release date confirmed at Geoff's Night of Shiny Ads, and now Jagex have another release date to hand over. This one's for Umbral Sands, the game's next big update that ta...
The big picture: Ahead of its 1.0 launch, RuneScape: Dragonwilds fits... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Design resources for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate now available
Apple has released the Sketch files for three of the new systems it announced during WWDC26, alongside the updated App Icon Template in several file formats. Here are the details.
The big picture: Design resources for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Time to get a little sadder about Destiny 2: TWIDs are coming to an end
No great surprise, given the end of Destiny 2 update, but seeing seeing the words put to paper is a bummer.
Why it matters: Time to get a little sadder about Destiny... signals what players want next.
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Cleve Moler, Who Unlocked the Power of Computing for Millions, Dies at 86
He built interfaces that allowed engineers, scientists and everyday people to solve difficult problems without having to write the underlying code.
The big picture: Cleve Moler, Who Unlocked the Power of Computing... — opens new research frontiers.
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SpaceX to close above $2 trillion market cap on its debut, prediction market traders say
Traders on Polymarket think it's likely SpaceX will join a group of just six companies with a market value beyond $2 trillion.
CNBC reports: SpaceX to close above $2 trillion market cap... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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When seeds mislead, weeds succeed: Researchers uncover surprising ways weeds spread
Biologists have long thought that seed traits, such as the presence of wings, are the key to predicting in what way, and how far, weeds can disperse. Now, a trio of researchers has revealed that unexpected modes of seed dispersal are more important than mechanisms predicted by...
The big picture: When seeds mislead, weeds succeed: Researchers uncover surprising... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Newly synthesized fullerene material remains metallic even under low temperatures
An international team whose research was coordinated by Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) has reported the survival of metallic behavior in the strongly correlated molecular material ytterbium cesium fulleride (Yb₂CsC₆₀). The electrons in the newly synthesized material remai...
The big picture: Newly synthesized fullerene material remains metallic even under... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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‘Hands Off Our NHS’: Anti-Palantir Protests Break Out in UK Over Deal With National Health Service
Crowding the gates of a major health care conference, protesters called for Palantir to be booted out of the UK’s National Health Service over privacy concerns and political grievances.
Why it matters: ‘Hands Off Our NHS’: Anti-Palantir Protests Break Out... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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