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- Moonshot AI Releases Kimi K2.7-Code: a Coding Model Reporting +21.8% on Kimi Code Bench v2 Over K2.6MarkTechPost
- Bandai Namco hosting big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with lowest prices ever for Tales of Berseria and Xillia Remastered, Once Upon a Katamari, moreNintendo Everything
- As Deadline Passes, Kennedy Center Asks For More Time To Remove Trump’s Name From FacadeDeadline
- Anthropic disables Fable and Mythos AI models after U.S. government bars it from giving foreigners accessFortune
- Anthropic blocks all customers' access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5Engadget
- Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of livingTechCrunch
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Bandai Namco hosting big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with lowest prices ever for Tales of Berseria and Xillia Remastered, Once Upon a Katamari, more
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As Deadline Passes, Kennedy Center Asks For More Time To Remove Trump’s Name From Facade
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Moonshot AI Releases Kimi K2.7-Code: a Coding Model Reporting +21.8% on Kimi Code Bench v2 Over K2.6
Moonshot AI has open-sourced Kimi K2.7-Code under a Modified MIT license. It is a coding-focused, agentic model built on Kimi K2.6, with a 256K context window and roughly 30% lower reasoning-token usage. Moonshot reports gains over K2.6 on six benchmarks, including +21.8% on K...
The big picture: Moonshot AI Releases Kimi K2.7-Code: a Coding Model... — marks a new chapter in AI development.
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Bandai Namco hosting big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with lowest prices ever for Tales of Berseria and Xillia Remastered, Once Upon a Katamari, more
A huge Bandai Namco sale started up on the eShop this week with tons of big discounts for games like Tales of Berseria and Xillia Remastered, Once Upon a Katamari, and more. Many games are at new low prices. Most of these titles are for Nintendo Switch, but can also be played...
Why it matters: Bandai Namco hosting big Nintendo Switch 2 and... signals what players want next.
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As Deadline Passes, Kennedy Center Asks For More Time To Remove Trump’s Name From Facade
The Kennedy Center said that it will remove Donald Trump’s name from the facade of the arts complex — but that may not happen until early Saturday morning. As a court-ordered deadline passed midnight, Justice Department attorneys asked a judge for a 12-hour extension of time, ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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Anthropic disables Fable and Mythos AI models after U.S. government bars it from giving foreigners access
The directive would even bars Anthropic's own foreign employees from using Fable and Mythos. Anthropic called the government position "a misunderstanding".
Fortune reports: Anthropic disables Fable and Mythos AI models after... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Anthropic blocks all customers' access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5
Anthropic has suspended all access to its new AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to comply with a government order citing national security concerns.
The big picture: Anthropic blocks all customers' access to Fable 5... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of living
Andrew Yang made a list of everything Americans overpay for — housing, food, wireless — and thinks the next startup gold rush is giving that money back.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
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FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times, livestream info for June 13
Everything you need to know to watch the FIFA World Cup on June 13, including today's schedule, kickoff times, livestream information.
Why it matters: FIFA World Cup schedule today: Games, kickoff times,... could change how developers build software.
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Rating the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, plus which games were missing
Contrary to what the internet might have you believe, the recent Nintendo Direct presentation was packed full of game announcements and updates. It was also the first broadcast of its time since September 2025, so the wait between events was a very long one. We now have a much...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Pamper Yourself This Pride with 1991’s ‘Vegas in Space,’ the Fiercest Drag Film on the Planet Clitoris
The late Doris Fish's legendary sci-fi film is a landmark of queer indie cinema for a reason.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Ariana Grande Launches Brighter Days Ahead Foundation For Arts Education, Youth Mental Health & More
Ariana Grande has launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to support youth mental health, arts education and community causes. On Friday, the 3x Grammy winner announced the nonprofit, which is designed to uplift and directly fund small organizations doing meaningful work t...
The big picture: Ariana Grande Launches Brighter Days Ahead Foundation For... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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A Coding Implementation on Spatial Graph Neural Networks for Urban Function Inference Using city2graph, OSMnx, and PyTorch Geometric
We build an end-to-end spatial graph learning pipeline using city2graph. We collect urban POI and street network data from OpenStreetMap, with a synthetic fallback for reliability. We engineer spatial features, construct several proximity graph families, and compare how each r...
Why it matters: A Coding Implementation on Spatial Graph Neural Networks... highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
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Lab-grown canine muscle cells offer solution for early therapeutic testing
Before testing new therapies in animals, researchers now have a more efficient starting point—lab-grown canine muscle cells that can help identify what works and what doesn't.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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Anthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI
Anthropic isn't hiding its frustration. "We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of millions of people," the company wrote in a blog post.
Why it matters: Anthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired —... is one to watch for the industry.
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Anthropic Says It’s Taking Claude Fable 5 Offline to Comply With US Government Order
“The government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or ‘jailbreaking’ Fable 5,” the company said in a blog post.
Why it matters: Anthropic Says It’s Taking Claude Fable 5 Offline... reshapes the tech landscape.
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‘Summer House’s Ciara Miller & Tefi Pessoa Make First ‘Love Island USA’ Appearance Ahead Of ‘Aftersun’ Premiere
Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa made their first appearance on Love Island USA ahead of the premiere of their weekly talk show Love Island USA Aftersun. The Summer House star and the podcaster entered the villa to host a game with the Islanders. The duo had their slo-mo entrance,...
The big picture: ‘Summer House’s Ciara Miller & Tefi Pessoa Make... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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26-Year Mystery of a Skeleton in a Tent Ends With DNA Identification
Remains of the man, Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., discovered in a remote area in Olympic National Park in 2000, were identified using forensic genealogy.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Katy Perry and 10-Year-Old Singer Tius Bring Heartfelt ‘Wonder’ Performance to the World Cup
During the touching performance, Lukas sang the opening and closing lines of the song
The big picture: Katy Perry and 10-Year-Old Singer Tius Bring Heartfelt... — could define this era of music.
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How ‘Every Year After’ Star Matt Cornett Used the Novel and Fan Edits to Find His Character
The 27-year-old actor stars as the leading man in Prime Video’s latest romance novel adaptation based on Carley Fortune’s novel, ‘Every Summer After.’
Why it matters: How ‘Every Year After’ Star Matt Cornett Used... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Anthropic disables access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 to comply with government directive
Anthropic said it disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to comply with an export control directive from the U.S. government.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Valve just imported 13 tons of VR headsets in one day
On June 10th, the German container ship Posen docked in Los Angeles after a two-week voyage from Shanghai. As Valve watcher Brad Lynch notes, it was almost certainly carrying the first mass production shipments of the Steam Frame, Valve's new gaming headset. Import records sho...
The Verge reports: Valve just imported 13 tons of VR headsets... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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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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Anthropic pulls Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 following US government directive
Anthropic confirmed tonight that it has disabled access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 to all customers, following an export control directive from the US government. Here are the details.
The big picture: Anthropic pulls Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.
Why it matters: Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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The Moment Of Truth For 555 Programs As Emmy Nomination Voting Hits Fever Pitch This Weekend – Notes On The Season
A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit. It is finally time to stop watching and start voting, people. Emmy ballots are in hand (or laptop), and if you think this has been a long season, it has actually been longer than that. I cannot remember a yea...
Why it matters: The Moment Of Truth For 555 Programs As... is generating industry buzz.
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Mase Wasn’t a Fan President Trump’s NBA Finals Appearance: ‘It Messed the Vibe Up’
The Harlem rapper and his co-hosts were talking about all the celebrities that attended Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
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Faster biological aging consistently linked to poverty and discrimination
By integrating findings from 140 studies and nearly 66,000 individuals, researchers from the Biosocial team at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in collaboration with Columbia University in New York have shown that lower socioeconomic status and exposure to discri...
Phys.org reports: Faster biological aging consistently linked to poverty and... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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'Devastating': 'Raising Kanan' Star Patina Miller, Sascha Penn Break Down Shocking Death
Rest in power: I chatted with the showrunner and star about this heartbreaking moment and the final season.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Longtime ABC7 New York Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down, Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Bill Ritter, an anchor for WABC-TV New York’s ABC7 Eyewitness News since 1999, announced Friday during his staple 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and is stepping down from the role. Ritter, a San Diego native whose journalism career started in Los A...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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AI shopping agents are coming. No one is ready for them
Lack of standards around fraud prevention, security, and returns hamper growth of AI agents, experts said at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference.
Why it matters: AI shopping agents are coming. No one is... may shift market dynamics.
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Charles Barkley Hopes ESPN Fires Him Over Cardi B Joke: ‘I Would Love To Get Fired, I’m Not Gon’ Lie’
The hall of famer made a joke about the rapper's revealing cleavage during halftime of Game 3 of the NBA Finals earlier this week.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
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Inside the Directors Guild’s Four-Year Deal: A Focus on Jobs, the Health Plan and AI Protections
The union secured commitments from employers to lobby for a federal film and television tax incentive and to fund a “skills enhancement” program focused on generative AI in its deal struck June 9.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Inside the Directors Guild’s Four-Year Deal: A Focus... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Watching sports at home? I'd change these 4 soundbar settings for the most optimal audio
Some of your favorite soundbar settings for music and movies aren't compatible with live sports broadcasts.
Why it matters: Watching sports at home? I'd change these 4... could change how developers build software.
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DGA Board Approves 4-Year AMPTP Deal That Addresses Unemployment Issues With Health Plan Increases, New AI Protections, Multi-Hyphenate Guardrails & More
The Directors Guild of America is one step closer to sealing the deal on a new four-year contract with the major film and television studios after union’s National Board of Directors unanimously voted to recommend ratification to the membership this week. The contract now goes...
Why it matters: DGA Board Approves 4-Year AMPTP Deal That Addresses... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Meet REMORA: The autonomous space fleet built to tag and track asteroids
To truly understand what an asteroid is made of, we need to send a probe to it. Remote sensing from ground-based telescopes, or even orbiting observatories, can only do so much. A new white paper submitted to the U.K. Space Agency's 2035 Space Frontiers program (available on t...
Phys.org reports: Meet REMORA: The autonomous space fleet built to... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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DGA Deal Lands Health Plan Gains, Streaming Residual Hikes and Responds to TV Slump by Limiting Actors and Others From Taking Director Jobs
The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve jobs for career TV directors. The provision is meant to address the 40% downturn in production jobs o...
The big picture: DGA Deal Lands Health Plan Gains, Streaming Residual... — is generating industry buzz.
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Viral ‘Open Door’ YouTube Short to be Adapted Into Feature, Earns Six-Figure Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
“Open Door,” Kevin Cate’s viral sci-fi short with nearly 15 million views across YouTube shorts, TikTok and Instagram, will be adapted into a feature-length film through a six-figure development deal. The news follows the success of breakout horror films “Obsession and “Backro...
Why it matters: Viral ‘Open Door’ YouTube Short to be Adapted... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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AI can be a ‘secret sauce’ or a way of ‘democratizing mediocrity’—Here’s how business leaders are getting the best of the technology
AI tools can be the most effective and well-designed in the world, but two people can use the same tool and get to vastly different results.
Fortune reports: AI can be a ‘secret sauce’ or a... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Trump name must be removed from Kennedy Center by Friday night as appeals court rejects delay
President Donald Trump had asked a federal appeals court to suspend a lower-court order that his name before removed from the performing arts center.
CNBC reports: Trump name must be removed from Kennedy Center... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Aaron Sorkin on Why Jesse Eisenberg Didn’t Return as Mark Zuckerberg for ‘Social Reckoning’: “Has His Problems With the Guy”
Jeremy Strong took over the Facebook founder role for the sequel to the 2010 Oscar-winning film.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘The Furious’: Inside the Balletic and Brutal Fight Scenes, From Mixing Martial Art Styles to Taking 18 Days to Shoot the Insane Final Showdown
While the premise of “The Furious” is simple — a father named Wang Wei (Xie Miao) must find his daughter after she is kidnapped by a child trafficking ring — it’s the springboard for a nonstop flurry of action. Kenji Tanigaki’s Hong Kong epic, which opens in American theaters ...
The big picture: ‘The Furious’: Inside the Balletic and Brutal Fight... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Appeals Court Rejects Latest Effort To Retain Donald Trump’s Name On Kennedy Center Facade As Deadline Looms
UPDATE, 4:31 p.m. PT: An three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit turned down the Kennedy Center’s effort to retain Donald Trump’s name on the complex’s facade past a midnight deadline. The judges denied the center’s request for an immediate administrative stay that would have pu...
Why it matters: Appeals Court Rejects Latest Effort To Retain Donald... is generating industry buzz.
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Meta Employees Absolutely Hate Mark Zuckerberg’s Plan for a Companywide AI Hackathon
“I’m not sure that this company supports a hackathon culture anymore,” one employee posted in a forum open to the entire staff.
Wired reports: Meta Employees Absolutely Hate Mark Zuckerberg’s Plan for... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Icon Composer 2 and SF Symbols 8 now available as betas
Developers and designers can now download the betas for Apple’s updated library of symbols, as well as the next version of its tool for creating Liquid Glass app icons. Here are the details.
Why it matters: Icon Composer 2 and SF Symbols 8 now... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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WABC-TV’s Bill Ritter Departs ‘Eyewitness News’ Anchor Job After Being Diagnosed With Early Stage Alzheimer’s
Longtime WABC-TV/ABC7 news anchor Bill Ritter is stepping down from the “Eyewitness News” chair after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s. Ritter announced on Friday’s 6 p.m. newscast that it would be his last. Ritter has anchored the station’s 6 p.m. “Eyewitness News...
Variety reports: WABC-TV’s Bill Ritter Departs ‘Eyewitness News’ Anchor Job... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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To a T launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 narrative adventure game from the creator of Katamari Damacy
Annapurna Interactive and Uvula issued a launch trailer for To a T. As of this week, Nintendo Switch 2 players can experience the latest game from the creator of Katamari Damacy. Here’s an overview of the narrative adventure title: To a T is a 3D narrative adventure game devel...
The big picture: To a T launch trailer – Nintendo Switch... — signals what players want next.
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25 Songs That Inspired ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Soundtrack: Chappell Roan, David Bowie & More
Composer Daniel Hart shares a few musical inspirations behind the rollicking new season of AMC's cult horror show.
Billboard reports: 25 Songs That Inspired ‘The Vampire Lestat’ Soundtrack:... — this could define this era of music.
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‘Blue Film’ Star Kieron Moore Says Movie’s Kink and Taboo Subjects Were ‘Never a Shock’ to Him Because He Has ‘Super Sex Positive’ Friends
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains significant details about “Blue Film,” now available on VOD. Kieron Moore hopes that people don’t know much about “Blue Film” before they watch the movie. “I think it’s really good to go in as blind as you can,” the actor tells me. “That’s ge...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked inside its S-1 registrati...
TechCrunch reports: SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘Lilo & Stitch 2’: Chris Sanders, Who Voices Stitch, Set to Direct Live-Action Sequel
“Lilo & Stitch” co-creator Chris Sanders, who also voices Stitch, will take the reins and direct the forthcoming live-action sequel. Last year, Disney’s live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” delivered the biggest Memorial Day weekend opening in box office history ($183 million...
Variety reports: ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’: Chris Sanders, Who Voices... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Gene Shalit, Longtime ‘Today Show’ Film Critic, Dies at 100
Gene Shalit, the bushy-haired mustachioed television personality who reviewed books and movies on “The Today Show” for 40 years, died Friday. His family told NBC News he “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life.” Shalit appeared on NBC’s “The Today Show...
Variety reports: Gene Shalit, Longtime ‘Today Show’ Film Critic, Dies... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Peso Pluma Reacts to Mexico’s World Cup Match Victory: ‘We Debuted On the Right Foot’
The Mexican singer sat down with Billboard and shared his enthusiasm about the team's win.
Billboard reports: Peso Pluma Reacts to Mexico’s World Cup Match... — this is making waves across platforms.
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Jim Cramer says it's not too late to buy SpaceX — under one condition
CNBC's Jim Cramer said it's not too late to buy SpaceX if investors view the company as a long-term bet on space exploration.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Gene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the ‘Today’ Show, Dies at 100
He reviewed books and films on the morning program for four decades: "'The Silence of the Lambs' may be all wool, and a yard wide, but it makes a terrific yarn."
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1820 on June 13
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1820 on June 13 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1820 on... — could define this era of music.
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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 13
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1098 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 13 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 13 shows where the music business is headed.
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Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for June 13
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for June 13 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this could define this era of music.
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Everything we know about Silent Hill: Townfall and its foggy Scottish town
Townfall's got medical trauma, fog, and a radio. Sounds like Silent Hill to me.
PC Gamer reports: Everything we know about Silent Hill: Townfall and... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 6: [SPOILER] Gets Killed, [SPOILER] Gets Shot and Beulah and Everett Get it On
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the sixth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “A Cowboy Saint,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Last week’s “Dutton Ranch” was a big one, as Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) both now work at the 10 Petal Ranch for Beulah (A...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Elon Musk’s a Trillionaire. Here Are Other Shocking Numbers Defining His Legacy
The SpaceX founder became the world's first trillionaire — how else does he add up?
The big picture: Elon Musk’s a Trillionaire. Here Are Other Shocking... — is making waves across platforms.
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‘Kazaam’ Director Responds to That Brutal ‘Scary Movie’ Jab About Shaq Playing a Rapping Genie
"I don't think we executed it as well as we could have," Paul Michael Glaser tells The Hollywood Reporter about the 1996 family-friendly feature that led to a memorable punchline in Paramount's new comedy.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Kazaam’ Director Responds to That Brutal ‘Scary Movie’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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DOJ Will Not Challenge Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Deal Will ‘Increase Competition’ and ‘Benefit American Consumers and Workers’
The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice issued a statement on Friday afternoon clarifying its stance on Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
IndieWire reports: DOJ Will Not Challenge Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Deal... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ
The DOJ approval is an important milestone for the roughly $110 billion deal, though it could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.
The big picture: Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Download all 18 wallpapers Apple included in CarPlay with iOS 27
While CarPlay was mentioned only once during the WWDC26 keynote, it includes several improvements and, as always, a new set of wallpapers. You can download them below.
9to5Mac reports: Download all 18 wallpapers Apple included in CarPlay... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Solar geoengineering could shield up to 75% of oceans from heat waves
Most people have experienced a heat wave on land. But heat waves can strike in the ocean too. And as the planet continues to warm, marine heat waves are growing longer and deadlier, hurting the seafood supply that billions of people worldwide rely on for their food and livelih...
Phys.org reports: Solar geoengineering could shield up to 75% of... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘What The Dead Know’ Lives On: Star Taylor Schilling Option Extended, NBC Pilot To Be Redeveloped With New Writer
EXCLUSIVE: While NBC drama pilot What the Dead Know did not make the cut for a series order, the network has remained high on the general premise and the project’s star, Taylor Schilling. The crime procedural, from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, will be redevelop...
Why it matters: ‘What The Dead Know’ Lives On: Star Taylor... is generating industry buzz.
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RuPaul In ‘Stop! That! Train!’, BTS, Maria Bakalova & ‘Amores Perros’ 4K Restoration – Specialty Preview
RuPaul is back on the big screen joined by a handful of limited indie openings from Cannes-premiering Promised Sky to award-winning documentary The Gas Station Attendant and O Horizon starring Maria Bakalova. The weekend is sprinkled with limited release restorations including...
The big picture: RuPaul In ‘Stop! That! Train!’, BTS, Maria Bakalova... — is generating industry buzz.
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Aardman Founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton Knighted in King Charles’ Birthday Honors
Arise Sir Peter Lord and Sir David Sproxton, but very slowly, just a little bit at a time. The founders of Aardman Animations, the legendary stop-motion pioneers behind “Wallace and Gromit,” “Shaun the Sheep” and “Chicken Run,” have been knighted in King Charles’ birthday hono...
Variety reports: Aardman Founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton Knighted... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Veteran PR Executive Adam Keen Launches Agenda Collective
Amazon MGM Studios and Warner Bros. veteran Adam Keen has founded Agenda Collective, a new full-service entertainment PR firm, designed to support across film, TV, corporate and awards campaigns. Agenda Collective officially enters the market after a strategic buildout period,...
Variety reports: Veteran PR Executive Adam Keen Launches Agenda Collective — this is generating industry buzz.
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John Fogerty Reveals Biopic Is in the Works, Says Script Currently Being Written: “Such an Honor”
The 81-year-old musician spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the film Thursday night at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, where he accepted the Johnny Mercer Award, the organization's highest honor.
The big picture: John Fogerty Reveals Biopic Is in the Works,... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Jack Innanen On Turning Down ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Role: “It Didn’t Work Out”
After Jack Innanen campaigned for a role on Season 2 of The Heated Rivalry, he was reportedly benched from the homoerotic hockey drama. The Canadian actor responded to reports that he was offered a starring role in the Jacob Tierney-created Crave/HBO Max series but had to turn...
The big picture: Jack Innanen On Turning Down ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season... — is generating industry buzz.
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SpaceX is now a public company valued for its AI potential, so what comes next?
As of today, SpaceX is owned by investors who will want to see it make money.
The big picture: SpaceX is now a public company valued for... — could change how developers build software.
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Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Headphone Deals
Massive discounts are live on premium noise-canceling headphones from Sony, Bose, and Beats. Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Headphone Deals Eddie Fu
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
Bottom line from BBC World: this demands attention beyond borders.
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Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That's how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments
NASA took an unconventional approach to informing the astronauts of Artemis 3 about their crew assignments.
Bottom line from Space.com: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Roku Stock Hits 4-Year High After Reports It Has Held Sale Talks
Roku shares rocketed to a 4-year high on Friday after word emerged that the streaming company is in talks to sell itself to an unnamed media company. The stock surged 20% to close at $143.66, rising another fraction in after-hours trading, after Bloomberg reported that a media...
The big picture: Roku Stock Hits 4-Year High After Reports It... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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NASA Leader Responds to Criticism Over All-Male Artemis III Crew
NASA’s missions these days rarely feature all-male crews. Jared Isaacman, its administrator, said women play prominent roles throughout the space agency.
The big picture: NASA Leader Responds to Criticism Over All-Male Artemis... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘Shrinking’ fans get exciting season 4 update from Jason Segel
During a recent appearance at the Newport Beach TV Fest, Shrinking star and co-creator Jason Segel (Over Your Dead Body) shared a welcome update on the show’s next season. Here are the details.
The big picture: ‘Shrinking’ fans get exciting season 4 update from... — is one to watch for the industry.
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New SpaceX millionaires are reinventing the business of managing large wealth
Wealth advisors say SpaceXers have unique ways of addressing their financial challenges, including whiteboarding, troubleshooting and AI.
CNBC reports: New SpaceX millionaires are reinventing the business of... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Teen plans to leave uni 'debt free' after making £35,000 selling vintage football shirts
Eleri Williams started out selling her dad's old football shirts and has just opened her own shop.
The big picture: Teen plans to leave uni 'debt free' after... — signals changing business strategies.
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A Rock-Era Classic: The Dr. Martens 1461 Silhouette Turns 65 This Year
As Motown and rock & roll transformed popular culture, a now-iconic shoe quietly began building a legacy of its own
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this could define this era of music.
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SpaceX IPO Live: Elon Musk Is a Trillionaire, and the Rest of Us Aren't
The first big tech IPO of the summer included Starlink, xAI and X. It sets the stage for expected public offerings by Anthropic and OpenAI.
The big picture: SpaceX IPO Live: Elon Musk Is a Trillionaire,... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Small investors scrambled to get in on the SpaceX IPO, even as some believe the valuation is 'stupid'
SpaceX set a fixed price of $135 per share in the leadup to its IPO on Friday, placing its valuation at $1.77 trillion. Shares rallied more than 25%.
Why it matters: Small investors scrambled to get in on the... signals changing business strategies.
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Microsoft is looking to speed up development of future Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Halo games
A new report suggests Microsoft may also be giving thought to spinning off its Xbox division or selling it entirely.
Why it matters: Microsoft is looking to speed up development of... is generating hype in the community.
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Justice Department Says It’s A-OK for Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros.: Report
There's now one less obstacle keeping the massive merger from happening. Justice Department Says It’s A-OK for Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros.: Report Liz Shannon Miller
Why it matters: Justice Department Says It’s A-OK for Paramount to... taps into a cultural moment.
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David Ellison’s $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Greenlit by Justice Dept
A coalition of state attorneys general led by California is preparing a lawsuit to challenge the merger.
Hollywood Reporter reports: David Ellison’s $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Greenlit... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Tracing blueprints in Paralives is so easy it freed me from 25 years of The Sims' grid-based tyranny
One tiny mod for Paralives has finally made my childhood dreams of more realistic life sims floor plans possible.
Why it matters: Tracing blueprints in Paralives is so easy it... is generating hype in the community.
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Google AI Mode starts rolling out Search agents that keep track of information for you
At I/O 2026, Google announced the concept of “Search agents,” with information agents now rolling out in AI Mode for AI Ultra subscribers.
The big picture: Google AI Mode starts rolling out Search agents... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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‘Lucy Schulman’ Review: Failure to Launch Never Seemed So Wholesome
Tribeca: A whimsical David Cross performance helps elevate Ellie Sachs' directorial debut above the stereotypical indie film tropes it indulges.
IndieWire reports: ‘Lucy Schulman’ Review: Failure to Launch Never Seemed... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Lil Baby’s Hemp Company Countersued Over Claims of Elevated THC Levels & E. Coli Contamination
After the breakdown of their joint venture, cannabis company Bay Smokes is claiming the rapper’s business breached a non-disparagement agreement.
The big picture: Lil Baby’s Hemp Company Countersued Over Claims of... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé Kick Off World Cup in Canada With Star-Studded Opening Ceremony
The star-studded performance came ahead of team Canada facing off against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rolling Stone reports: Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé Kick Off World... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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GameStop’s Rewards Program May Be Losing Its Best Feature – Report
Earlier this month, GameStop disclosed that it achieved the highest profit in the company's history during the first quarter of its latest fiscal year. Now, GameStop appears to be taking further steps to cut costs by reportedly making significant changes to its Pro Membership ...
Why it matters: GameStop’s Rewards Program May Be Losing Its Best... may set a new standard for the genre.
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‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ to be Directed by Co-Creator Chris Sanders (Exclusive)
The voice of Stitch is stepping behind the camera for the sequel to the $1 billion hit.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ to be Directed by... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Social Security COLA for 2027 may jump to 4.7%, one estimate finds. This chart shows prices driving the increase
As inflation climbs, Social Security beneficiaries may see a higher cost-of-living adjustment in 2027. Here's which costs spiked most over the past 12 months.
The big picture: Social Security COLA for 2027 may jump to... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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iOS 27 brings new keyboards and typing improvements across multiple languages
Among the many tidbits coming to iOS 27 is support for a new set of keyboards, including Afrikaans, Galician, and Indigenous languages. Here are the details.
Why it matters: iOS 27 brings new keyboards and typing improvements... could change how developers build software.
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‘Tell Him He’s a Piece of Shit’: Meta’s New AI Unit Is a Total Mess
Executives and employees alike are struggling with Meta’s chaotic AI strategy, according to sources and internal discussions reviewed by WIRED.
Why it matters: ‘Tell Him He’s a Piece of Shit’: Meta’s... could change how developers build software.
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Top House Republican’s family investment poised to benefit from SpaceX IPO
Republican Rep. Lisa McClain’s husband bought up to $250,000 in Elon Musk’s xAI before it was folded into SpaceX ahead of its IPO.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Rosalía Thanks Fans for ‘Understanding’ Postponed Tour Dates: ‘Loved Ones Need to Come First’
The Spanish singer's show in Boston marked her official U.S. tour opener after she was forced to cancel three dates in Florida due to a family emergency
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
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World Cup 2026: ‘Dai Dai,’ ‘Champions,’ ‘El Último Baile,’ ‘Jump’ & More Best Songs to Celebrate
In the spirit of the 2026 soccer tournament, here’s a roundup of the best World Cup-related songs.
Why it matters: World Cup 2026: ‘Dai Dai,’ ‘Champions,’ ‘El Último... is making waves across platforms.
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Riley Green on Honoring Toby Keith With ‘Think As You Drunk’ & What His Friends Thought: ‘Their Eyes Would Light Up When They’d Hear That Part’
Inside the the writing and recording behind Riley Green's "Think As You Drunk."
Why it matters: Riley Green on Honoring Toby Keith With ‘Think... is making waves across platforms.
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Jimmy Kimmel Pulls in Colbert Viewers as Fallon’s Ratings Stagnate
And CBS' ratings have fallen 57%. Jimmy Kimmel Pulls in Colbert Viewers as Fallon’s Ratings Stagnate Wren Graves
Why it matters: Jimmy Kimmel Pulls in Colbert Viewers as Fallon’s... taps into a cultural moment.
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Even a fantasy game like Skyrim won't let me be a trillionaire
I can be a werewolf or a vampire, sure, but nothing as far-fetched as a trillionaire.
PC Gamer reports: Even a fantasy game like Skyrim won't let... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 remake was one of the most popular titles of Summer Game Fest 2026, according to data
Based on new data from LevelUp, it looks like the recently-announced remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was one of the most popular titles from Summer Game Fest 2026. LevelUp published a list of the best-performing games of the event. This is based on the most cove...
Nintendo Everything reports: Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 remake... — this signals what players want next.
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Google Releases Gemini-SQL2: Gemini 3.1 Pro Text-to-SQL Scores 80.04% on BIRD Single-Model Leaderboard
We look at Gemini-SQL2, the text-to-SQL capability Google Research announced on June 12, 2026. Powered by Gemini 3.1 Pro, it posted 80.04% execution accuracy on the BIRD single-model leaderboard. We explain what the score measures, how the leaderboard stacks up, and what Googl...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
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Michael Is Now the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic of All Time
The movie could reach $1 billion worldwide at some point in the future. Michael Is Now the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic of All Time Liz Shannon Miller
Consequence of Sound reports: Michael Is Now the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic of... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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‘Not Saying That Verité Is Dead’: How Documentaries Take Advantage of a World So Aware of the Camera
The creators and filmmakers behind standout documentary and nonfiction contenders from this Emmys season discuss with IndieWire the benefits of using footage their subjects shot themselves.
Why it matters: ‘Not Saying That Verité Is Dead’: How Documentaries... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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5 Zelda Characters I’m Excited To See In The Ocarina Of Time Remake (And 5 That Need To Stay Away)
The original Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time occupies a similar space in my heart as The Black Cauldron, The Last Unicorn, The Neverending Story, The Dark Crystal, and all of the other fantastical experiences of the '80s and '90s in that, while fundamental to creating who I a...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
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RPG Maker forums are closing, nearly 15 years of knowledge and online culture are at risk of being wiped
Gotcha Gotcha Games is launching a new forum, which is good, but says it won't archive the old one, which is very bad.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
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SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut
Elon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way.
Why it matters: SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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SpaceX 'proxies' plunge as real deal arrives: Here's where traders are buying the dip
SpaceX "proxy stocks," whose options volumes were booming ahead of Friday's historic initial public offering, are unwinding gains.
Why it matters: SpaceX 'proxies' plunge as real deal arrives: Here's... signals changing business strategies.
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Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Valor, and the biggest VC winners from SpaceX’s IPO
SpaceX’s IPO will crown a few select VC winners. But it’s only the beginning of Hot IPO Summer.
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Gulf Stream shifted north during 12,900-year-old cold snap, first direct evidence shows
During an abrupt global cold snap nearly 13,000 years ago, the Gulf Stream ocean current shifted farther north, temporarily disrupting eastern Canada's oceanic ecosystems, a process that could happen again as the climate changes, a new study by UCL researchers finds.
Phys.org reports: Gulf Stream shifted north during 12,900-year-old cold snap,... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google
The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.
TechCrunch reports: Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Dave Grohl reflects on breaking leg as Foo Fighters return to Sweden exactly 11 years later: “It was my favourite Foo Fighters show of our fucking lives”
"We kept playing, we finished that fucking show for you" The post Dave Grohl reflects on breaking leg as Foo Fighters return to Sweden exactly 11 years later: “It was my favourite Foo Fighters show of our fucking lives” appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Dave Grohl reflects on breaking leg as Foo... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Pixelated 104: Siri goes Gemini
Welcome to episode 104 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will hop over the walled garden to discuss Siri AI, changes to Liquid Glass and its ripple effects on Android, and plenty of other WWDC thoughts. Plus, Paris Hilton loves Android and Go...
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.
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ShinyHunters Uses Oracle Zero-Day to Rampage Higher Ed
A major bug in Oracle's ERP software disproportionately affected American universities, and hackers have capitalized by stealing gobs of data.
Dark Reading reports: ShinyHunters Uses Oracle Zero-Day to Rampage Higher Ed — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
BBC World reports: Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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Trump administration: Iran deal signing likely in coming days, but not '100%' certain
A deal to end the Iran war could be signed soon, a senior Trump administration official said, following recent conflicting statements from the warring nations.
The big picture: Trump administration: Iran deal signing likely in coming... — signals changing business strategies.
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SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world’s first trillionaire
The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.
Why it matters: SpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the... is one to watch for the industry.
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SpaceX's stock wasn't the company's only launch today — It also put 29 Starlink satellites in orbit
Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket occurred at 8:27 a.m. ET, just over an hour before SpaceX went public on the NASDAQ stock market.
Space.com reports: SpaceX's stock wasn't the company's only launch today... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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The AirPods Pro 3 are at a record-low price, plus more of the best AirPods deals ahead of Prime Day
The AirPods Pro 3 are just $179 ahead of Prime Day, putting them $70 below their $249 list price. It's our top pick of the three early Prime Day AirPods deals we found.
Why it matters: The AirPods Pro 3 are at a record-low... reshapes the tech landscape.
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Shareholders Are Trying To Bully Elden Ring Maker FromSoftware Into Divorcing Bandai Namco
'We think the current arrangements with the game publishers like Bandai Namco and Activision are no longer good deals for the Company'
The big picture: Shareholders Are Trying To Bully Elden Ring Maker... — is generating hype in the community.
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Unreleased Beats headphones spotted again … with a customizable design?
Beats is gearing up for a new product launch — and it loves dropping hints about what’s coming. As the World Cup kicks off this week, another soccer player has been seen wearing an unreleased pair of Beats headphones … but there’s a twist.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Japan's H3 rocket bounces back from failure with successful return to flight launch carrying 6 satellites
Japan successfully completed its first mission with its H3 rocket since a launch failure last year resulted in the loss of a payload.
Bottom line from Space.com: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Nothing CEO says phone prices are going to keep going up
If you're thinking about upgrading your phone, "the best time was yesterday," according to Nothing CEO and co-founder Carl Pei, echoing a message we heard during MWC. As Android Authority reports, Pei said in a post on X that the RAM shortage has already impacted Nothing's les...
Why it matters: Nothing CEO says phone prices are going to... could change how developers build software.
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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 13, #628
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for June 13, No. 628.
Why it matters: Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘Revolutionary Girl Utena’ Is the Anime to Watch This Pride Month
An avant-garde series that's as much a surreal art piece as a traditional narrative, the 1997 series remains as beguiling today as it was 30 years ago.
IndieWire reports: ‘Revolutionary Girl Utena’ Is the Anime to Watch... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Could the secret to black hole formation be locked away in this record-breaking ancient quasar?
The quasar existed 12.9 billion years ago and shows that supermassive black holes were able to age rapidly in the early universe.
Bottom line from Space.com: this advances our understanding of the world.
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