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The big picture: Name That Toon Contest — is a wake-up call for digital security.
The World Cup is off to a record-breaking start for both Fox Sports and Telemundo. According to ratings from Fox Sports, Friday’s U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team win over Paraguay scored nearly 16 million viewers — making it the most-watched USMNT World Cup telecast in English...
Variety reports: U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team Victory Scores Record... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
As fans become consumed with the horrors of Widow’s Bay, there’s a version of the show that took place in Pawnee, Indiana. Series creator Katie Dippold recently told Deadline how her new Apple TV+ series was originally a spec script for an episode of NBC’s Parks and Recreation...
Deadline reports: ‘Widow’s Bay’ Creator Recalls How Series Began As... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.
BBC World reports: Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into... — this affects international relations.
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct aired this week and wrapped up what has been a wild past few days for gaming news. There have been a ton of presentations and events to watch, including Nintendo’s broadcast. Regardless of how good the Nintendo Direct was or not, it can’t be denie...
Nintendo Everything reports: [Let’s Talk] June 2026 Nintendo Direct reactions — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa have discovered the most distant hydroxyl megamaser ever detected, opening a new radio astronomy frontier. A hydroxyl megamaser is a natural space laser, and this one is located in a violently merging galaxy more th...
The big picture: South African telescope detects record‑breaking signal from the... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Meta starts dismantling its $2 billion Manus acquisition after Beijing ordered the deal reversed.
TechCrunch reports: Meta reportedly moves to unwind $2B Manus deal... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Seth Rogen recently told The New York Times that he hasn’t spoken to James Franco in a “long time” and has “no plans” to work with him in the future. When asked about where his relationship stands with Franco after he faced allegations of sexual misconduct, Rogen answered, “I ...
Variety reports: Seth Rogen Has ‘No Plans’ to Work With... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
The Boss was honored with the festival's Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award.
Billboard reports: Bruce Springsteen Sings With Patti Smith & Apologizes... — this could define this era of music.
The agency gave a rosy update on Artemis III, a test flight for its goal to return humans to the moon, but experts say the timeline is ambitious.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
He is struggling to end an unpopular war with Iran, some fellow Republicans have begun to resist his ideas and polls show his support outside his devoted base is waning.
The big picture: Trump at 80 works to project strength as... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Nearly two years into Trump’s second term, Laverne Cox is feeling the administration’s impact on her wallet as a Black trans woman. The Emmy winner recently explained that she’s “lost so much money” now that brands are “very scared” to work with her after the White House’s ong...
The big picture: Laverne Cox Says She’s “Lost So Much Money”... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
Bruce Springsteen brought a taste of his Land of Hopes And Dreams Tour to downtown Manhattan Saturday, hitting the Tribeca Festival to accept the Harry Belafonte Voices For Social Justice Award that he dedicated to “all the citizens of Minneapolis and Los Angeles and Portland ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
A facility that breeds sterile flies to halt reproduction of the parasite isn’t slated to begin operating until November 2027.
Fortune reports: U.S.’s screwworm fix is still a year away,... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
It was a memorable first night at the Seatgeek Stadium festival grounds.
Billboard reports: Chief Keef’s Homecoming, North West’s Debut & Lil... — this could define this era of music.
Between the mid-1970s and early 1980s, two physicists, Michael Hart and Frank Tipler, published a controversial series of papers arguing that extraterrestrial intelligence didn't exist. As they argued, the likelihood that extraterrestrial civilizations (ETCs) would have had en...
Why it matters: David Kipping has new take on the existence... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
"The reason is that companies tend to issue when equity demand is strong, earnings momentum is healthy and investor risk appetite is elevated."
Why it matters: The hottest debate on Wall Street right now:... hints at where the money is moving.
SPOILERS: This post contains details about the Cape Fear episode ‘Phantom Sensations‘ With a nod to the source material’s previous adaptation, this week’s episode of Cape Fear was a long time coming for creator Nick Antosca. The Apple TV+ series showrunner recently noted that ...
Deadline reports: ‘Cape Fear’ Series Creator “Always Wanted” Juliette Lewis... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1821 on June 14 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1821 on... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1099 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 14 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 14 — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC this week, coming with a ton of new Siri and Apple Intelligence features. One of the biggest changes here is the addition of an all-new Siri app. This marks the first time that Siri has been pre-installed as a standalone app for iPhone users …
The big picture: iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your... — reshapes the tech landscape.
The 2026 Fifa World Cup just kicked off on Thursday, but the global soccer event has already punted past viewership records. The opening game, a 2-0 matchup between Mexico and South Africa, has become the most-watched World Cup opening game, regardless of language, delivering ...
Deadline reports: Mexico Vs. South Africa Match Breaks Record For... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The world relies on a modest number of countries to keep watch over the ocean. That arrangement is starting to fail. Europe and Asia must now decide whether to let the system unravel, or to take it up together.
The big picture: Ocean monitoring is in trouble: It's up to... — opens new research frontiers.
Bono gave Bruce Springsteen a hard time for refusing to license his song “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” for a commercial for the clothing brand Gap in partnership with Bono’s AIDS foundation (RED). While presenting Springsteen with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justic...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
"All physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds ... that purports to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump" has been removed, a court filing states.
Billboard reports: Trump’s Name Is Gone From Kennedy Center’s Facade,... — this taps into a cultural moment.
If Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka had his way, he’d have all modern Sonic the Hedgehog games on modern platforms. Iizuka was speaking with Jeremy Klinger about various topics pertaining to the series. At one point, he was asked to select the one game he’d remake if given the o...
The big picture: Sonic Team head wants all Sonic games on... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
While we are still slightly under a couple weeks out from Amazon’s massive summer sale event, the best Prime Day deal of the year might already be live right now – Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 have now dropped to the best price ever at $179 shipped. Plus, Apple just announced a bunc...
9to5Mac reports: AirPods Pro 3 are getting even better with... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
The big picture: Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' -... — affects international relations.
From regulars Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan to President Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and more, THR rounds up everyone — who was at least photographed — at this year's NBA Finals.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
We now have a full first look at Turok: Origins running on Nintendo Switch 2. This comes from an off-screen video recorded at Summer Game Fest 2026. Nintendo actually had a booth there, and while none of its own games were playable (at least as far as we know), several third-p...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
James M. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor, is part of the legal team handling Trump’s appeal of felony convictions related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.
Why it matters: Trump to name one of his personal lawyers... reflects a broader economic trend.
Vanillaware might not be a household name to some of you, but it's got a library that hangs up there with the best of them. Odin Sphere, Dragon's Crown, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, all games that I have seen their biggest supports plead for you to play them on sites like Dwitter ...
Why it matters: Vanillaware seemingly want their other games on PC... is generating hype in the community.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the export control directive that led to Anthropic cutting off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 was triggered in part by cybersecurity research from Amazon and conversations between CEO Andy Jassy and the White House. According to the report...
Bottom line from The Verge: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
“Canada is the most European of non-European countries. We are transforming our cooperation with Europe.”
Why it matters: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says ‘new world... may shift market dynamics.
Helen Mirren, Judge Jules and Julia Donaldson are among the others to be honoured The post Tony Iommi, Carl Cox and Cerys Matthews named on King’s Birthday Honours list appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Tony Iommi, Carl Cox and Cerys Matthews named... — this is making waves across platforms.
“AI is a new and powerful technology, and we work every day to safely bring its benefits to people in a responsible way," OpenAI said.
Why it matters: OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user... could affect investors and consumers alike.
The model, entrepreneur and fiancée of the New York Knicks star spoke with The Hollywood Reporter ahead of Game 5 about her lucky game-day purse, wedding era and Reese's x Oreo partnership.
The big picture: Jordyn Woods on Supporting Karl-Anthony Towns During the... — is generating industry buzz.
UC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) Associate Professor David Denkenberger, who has spent...
Phys.org reports: Could leaves help feed humanity after disaster? — this advances our understanding of the world.
The same biological signals that help predict lifespan in humans also appear in dogs, according to new research from the Dog Aging Project—a finding that could help scientists better understand aging in both species.
Phys.org reports: Dogs and humans are more alike than we... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The original incarnation of The Muppet Show lasted five seasons and 120 episodes, from 1976 to 1981, and in that time some of the biggest names in show-business lined up to take the stage alongside Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear. A notable exception was the late E...
Why it matters: ‘The Muppet Show’ At 50: From Rudolf Nureyev... signals where Hollywood is headed.
NASA has chosen four astronauts for the Artemis III mission, but there has been a major setback: the destruction of a Blue Origin rocket and its only launchpad. Our science reporter Katrina Miller describes what this event might mean for the U.S. goal of landing on the moon by...
NY Times Science reports: Can the Artemis III Mission Go on as... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A former IT employee at an Iowa school district was sentenced to 21 months in prison after conducting a prolonged cyberattack against the former employer that disrupted classroom operations, deleted accounts, and caused tens of thousands of dollars in damages. [...]
The big picture: Ex-school district employee jailed for hacks on former... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
Choreographer Fatima Robinson, music executive Natina Nimene, Billboard’s Gail Mitchell and Gender Amplified’s Ebonie Smith were also honored at the event.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
Editors note: Carl Kurlander is a screenwriter (St. Elmo’s Fire), TV writer-producer (Saved by the Bell) and documentary filmmaker who teaches film at the University of Pittsburgh and is the founding program director of the Pitt in LA program. He is an occasional Deadline gues...
Deadline reports: Remembering Actor James Handy For The Right Reasons... — this is generating industry buzz.
The latest in the popular jam has a discerningly recurring themes around sustainability, slop-like nomenclature and the wisdom of Coach McGuirk
The big picture: Tough Talk And Confronting Slop In Third Manifesto... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that when you think of penguins and video games, Club Penguin is probably the one that comes to mind for you (or the Surf's Up adaptation if you're nasty). There aren't really a lot of games about these flightless birds, and they're normal...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Penguin Colony's demo shows life as a flightless... — this signals what players want next.
Matt Damon may be suiting up with a Linothorax for Christopher Nolan’s hotly anticipated The Odyssey, but that doesn’t mean his run as a CIA agent suffering from dissociative amnesia has necessarily come to a close. In a recent interview with Parade magazine, the Oscar-winning...
The big picture: Matt Damon Is Open To Reviving The ‘Bourne’... — is generating industry buzz.
A new report claims Microsoft is considering "spinning out" Xbox into its own company. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of June 13, 2026 are as follows: 007 First Light – 9/9/10/9 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – 8/8/9/8 Unrailed 2 – 9/8/9/7 World of Tanks: Heat – 8/7/8/8 Isekai Villain – 7/7/8/8 Inkonbini: One Store. Many Stories – ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
"Seems fitting that this should serve as the endgame."
Fortune reports: Trump expects to sign a deal with Iran... — this may shift market dynamics.
Amy Adams said during a recent appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” that while hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2008, she turned down a “graphic” sketch idea from Andy Samberg to protect the young fans of her fairytale comedy, “Enchanted,” which hit theaters four months...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The pop star released her third studio album on June 12.
Billboard reports: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Erstwhile America’s Next Top Model host Tyra Banks has filed a defamation suit against Netflix, alleging that footage of her appearing on the streamer’s exposé docuseries about the cutthroat and controversial late aughts reality competition series was edited to construct a “fa...
Why it matters: America’s Next Netflix Lawsuit: Tyra Banks Slams Streamer... could reshape the box office conversation.
Researchers at the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research have investigated how water from streams can be stored in the aquifer during wet periods. Using an area in the lower Spree catchment in Brandenburg as an example, the team used a computer model to show that ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Physicists led by the University of Iowa have documented in the finest detail to date how energy from the sun interacts with Earth's magnetic field, which could yield greater insight into solar effects on Earth that drive space weather.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
In a title bout for the championship, San Antonio-native Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez takes on Houstonian boxer Antonio Vargas in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Vargas’ WBA bantamweight title belt. At the end of the contest, one of these fighters will have the title — or it wi...
The big picture: Here’s Where to Watch Jesse Rodriguez vs. Antonio... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
In 2026, Marvel and Mattel are both releasing projects designed to capitalize on people's love for iconic animated heroes from their childhoods. Masters of the Universe has put a live-action He-Man on the big screen, and the second season of X-Men '97 is about to fling some of...
The big picture: X-Men ’97 has what Master of the Universe... — is one to watch for the industry.
“More disco, less fascism...” The post Watch Fatboy Slim play impromptu set at anti-fascism protest rally in Brighton appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
The singer has been inviting stars, from Lola Young to Bad Gyal, to share their deepest secrets onstage before her song 'La Perla'
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday.
CNBC reports: Trump says peace deal will be signed Sunday... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
Crimson Desert, the open-world action RPG from Pearl Abyss, has a new challenge for Greymanes – a community challenge event that invites you all to commemorate your time in Pywel by sharing a video. Read more
Why it matters: Send Crimson Desert your "fun and incredible videos",... signals what players want next.
UPDATED: Pulisic, Balogun & Co.’s heroics at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium made World Cup television history. The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup became Team USA’s most watched English-language and Spanish-language World Cup telecast ever...
Why it matters: USMNT Sets FIFA World Cup Record With 24.9M... signals where Hollywood is headed.
A new cellulose-based material platform developed in Finland responds to tightening regulatory requirements and industry pressure to both replace and reduce plastic in packaging, including emerging thresholds such as limiting plastic content to below 5 wt% in fiber-based mater...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Many people want to spend less time on their iPhones, whether that be for producti...
Why it matters: Indie App Spotlight: ‘oh my hours’ counts the... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Uzi teased a new album, played unreleased music and shouted-out North West during the 45-minute set.
Billboard reports: Lil Uzi Vert Proves They Can’t Be Duplicated... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy may have been the source of security concerns that led Anthropic to cut off worldwide access to two models on Friday.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
“Disclosure” has become a cult word. It shouldn’t be, since all it means, technically, is to reveal something. But the new wave of alien conspiracy theorists have made “disclosure” into a teasingly passive-aggressive code word. They will say: We’re awaiting disclosure — which ...
Why it matters: How Alien Conspiracy Theory Got Respectable — and... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Pack enough string-like objects together, and they will begin to align with one another. But replace the strings with worms or bacteria living in your gut, and this self-organization becomes much more difficult. A team of University of Amsterdam (UvA) researchers has demonstra...
The big picture: When motion prevents order in active matter systems — advances our understanding of the world.
2026 might very well be the year of Colman Domingo. He’s in the hit Michael Jackson biopic “Michael,” and has recently wrapped up his role as Ali on HBO’s “Euphoria.” He also stars in Netflix’s “The Four Seasons,” in addition to directing one episode. This weekend, audiences w...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
After court-ordered deadline passes Friday, workers finally remove president's name from performing arts venue's exterior
Why it matters: Donald Trump’s Name Has Been Removed From the... is making waves across platforms.
Capcom just announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and now thanks to the official website, we have information about the game’s frame rate and resolution. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will run at 30 frames per second for the most part. This applies...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this could change how developers build software.
The great Bradford artist passed away this week at the age of 88 The post Paul McCartney pays tribute to friend David Hockney: “We will miss his fabulous personality” appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Paul McCartney pays tribute to friend David Hockney:... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Lunadra: Luna Awakens the Legendary Dragon will be appearing on Nintendo Switch next month, Luna’s Tail Creative has announced. The game is scheduled for July 1, 2026. Lunadra: Luna Awakens the Legendary Dragon is a survivor-style roguelite RPG with support for co-op. You’ll p...
Nintendo Everything reports: Survivor-style roguelite RPG Lunadra: Luna Awakens the Legendary... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
After premiering at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios and Lincoln Center in New York, Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore’s docudrama, “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary” – about Brunello Cucinelli, the fashion designer known as Italy’s “King of Cashmere” — is set to kick off its world tou...
The big picture: Italy’s ‘King of Cashmere’ Brunello Cucinelli on Taking... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Wanda Sykes says Bill Maher confronted her after she dissed him on the Golden Globes stage in January. Presenting the award for best performance in stand-up comedy, Sykes joked, “There’s some people pissed off that a queer Black woman is up here doing the job of two mediocre w...
Why it matters: Wanda Sykes Says Bill Maher Confronted Her About... could reshape the box office conversation.
The studio behind Odin Sphere and Unicorn Overlord "totally wants" more of its games on PC.
The big picture: 'Make some noise': Vanillaware reportedly wants more of... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided, but it "will not be tomorrow".
The big picture: Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on... — has global implications.
DJI and Insta360 are now battling it out in court over patents related to their gimbal action cameras.
The big picture: DJI and Insta360 go to war in the... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
A copy of Super Mario Bros., still in the box and sealed with its original sticker, just sold at Heritage Auctions for $3 million. That absolutely crushes the previous record of $2 million, also for a copy of Super Mario Bros., in 2021. That sale also came hot on the heels of ...
The Verge reports: Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
With a number of free streaming options, here's how basketball fans can catch the Spurs-hosted Game 5 live online.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Sarah Pappert is a Ph.D. candidate in astrophysics at the TUM School of Natural Sciences and conducts research at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics. She is supervised by Prof. Dr. Reinhard Genzel and Prof. Dr. Frank Eisenhauer, who holds a TUM Distinguished...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The 12-year-old's set at Lyrical Lemonade's Summer Smash 2026 follows the release of her debut EP, N0rth4evr.
The big picture: North West Performs First Solo Music Festival Set... — taps into a cultural moment.
Matt Yocum and the sound team spent more time on the demonic voice than any other element, turning audio into the engine of the show’s supernatural mystery.
The big picture: Inside ‘Widow’s Bay’s’ Creepiest Sound Cue: The Voice... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Belkin has a beefy new 25W MagSafe battery on the market – packing a whopping 10,000mAh of capacity. It has two killer new features: a kickstand, and a second MagSafe ring. Initially unveiled back at CES 2026, it’s now available for purchase.
9to5Mac reports: Hands-on: Belkin’s new 25W MagSafe battery packs 10,000mAh... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The wildly successful biopic brought in $911.9 million worldwide, besting Bohemian Rhapsody
Rolling Stone reports: ‘Michael’ Is Now the Highest-Grossing Music Biopic of... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Previous research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that a dangerous variety of bacteria that cause drug-resistant infections, called NDM-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (NDM-CRE), has become much more common in the United States, ...
Why it matters: CDC sleuthing helps decipher drug-resistant infection rise could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A new study has created a detailed map of the pituitary gland, often called the body's "master gland" because it controls important functions such as growth, stress and reproduction. Researchers from the Center for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology combined data from many st...
Why it matters: New atlas reveals more about how the body's... advances our understanding of the world.
Just a few years ago, they were raking in clicks and cash. But now that the platform tweaked their algorithm, they’re suddenly collateral damage.
Why it matters: Faceless Creators Take a Hit As YouTube Cracks... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Tyra Banks sued Netflix on Saturday for defamation, claiming her testimony was manipulated for the streamer’s recent “America’s Next Top Model” docuseries. Banks is suing Netflix, 89 Blocks Holdings, EverWonder Studio, Netflix Music and co-directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan...
Why it matters: Tyra Banks Sues Netflix for Defamation, Alleges ‘Surgical... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
City builders, kind of by definition, tend to be quite large in form. You're constructing an entire city here after all, and all the complications that come with that. So how about a citybuilder that's going for something a bit smaller? Meet Zlin City: Arch Moderna, a city bui...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Zlin City: Arch Moderna is a diorama city... — this signals what players want next.
Little Nightmares 3 – The Backstage – the DLC expansion announced during last week's Summer Game Fest festivities – is now available. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Little Nightmares 3 – The Backstage wants you... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
In this tutorial, we implement a QwenPaw workflow that provides a practical environment for building and testing an agent-powered assistant. We install and initialize QwenPaw, configure its working directory, set up authentication, connect optional model providers via Colab se...
MarkTechPost reports: How to Build a QwenPaw Agent Workspace with... — this raises questions about AI's role.
Profits will be donated to support action in the face of the climate emergency The post Lambrini Girls and Music Declares Emergency team up for ‘Hot Girls F*ck The System’ merch collection appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Lambrini Girls and Music Declares Emergency team up... taps into a cultural moment.
Hamm's would-be nomination for <i>The Morning Show</i> ran afoul of new Emmy rules about guest star eligibility.
The big picture: Somebody at Apple clerical errored Jon Hamm out... — signals changes in media consumption.
The removal of the current president's name signals the end of a saga that began in early 2025. Donald Trump’s Name Torn Off the Kennedy Center Travis Bland
The big picture: Donald Trump’s Name Torn Off the Kennedy Center — could define this era of music.
There's nothing new or surprising, but it's still an entertaining film from one of our greatest directors.
The big picture: Review: Disclosure Day is big on action, light... — could change how developers build software.
Editor Regis Kimble says the creature’s reveal was never the priority, though one episode-two scene proved too intense even for FX.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Alien: Earth’ Doesn’t Hide Its Xenomorph — But... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Generally when a game gets remade, you'll assume that it'll mostly be the same at least narratively, given how not normal can be with works that are considered uncomfortably sacred. That's certainly what many may have guessed about the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, only thos...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Whether you believe it or not, Final Fantasy... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
The big picture: Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court... — has global implications.
"Count Anything" is intended to be the first AI model capable of counting objects in any type of image, from crowds to cell samples under a microscope, using nothing more than a text prompt. In a comparative test, it cuts the error rate in half compared to previous systems. Ho...
The Decoder reports: New AI model called "Count Anything" does exactly... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
In the next few decades, many physicists are hopeful that nuclear fusion could become a realistic source of practically limitless energy. But before this can happen, it will be critical to ensure that reactors cannot be covertly misused to produce materials for nuclear weapons.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
A team of researchers has leveraged a supercomputer at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory to reveal the internal structure of a pion in unprecedented detail. The findings are published in the Journal of High Energy Physics.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Her dalliance with the reclusive billionaire, her childhood friendship with Monroe, her brief affair with Tony Curtis — the 95-year-old one-time pinup spills all in a candid new memoir.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Supermodel claims Reality Check's interview was "reassembled to support a false and defamatory narrative unrelated to what she actually expressed"
The big picture: Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘Defamatory’ ‘America’s Next... — taps into a cultural moment.
It's not clear which states are involved, but they're asking about everything from OpenAI's ad policies to its handling of health data.
TechCrunch reports: OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general — this is one to watch for the industry.
Dressed in a shimmering silver dress, Perry belted out the song with an equally shiny microphone in one hand and Luka's hand in the other. Katy Perry Performs at World Cup Opening Ceremony with 10-Year-Old Tius Luka Jonah Krueger
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
Alessia Cara also took the stage at Toronto Stadium ahead of Canada's opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The big picture: Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé & More Launch Canada’s... — shows where the music business is headed.
It has made $911million at the global box office, with a sequel on the way The post ‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing music biopic of all time appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing... — this shows where the music business is headed.
The successful debut of Elon Musk's rocket company wiped away a week of anxiety.
The big picture: What drove the stock market last week —... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Derrick Borte’s Russell Crowe L.A.-set action-thriller Bear County sent a frisson through Hollywood last year when it was announced the production was shooting on Australia’s Gold Coast. Russell stars as an ageing L.A. night club owner whose plans for a comfortable retirement ...
Deadline reports: ‘Bear Country’ Producers Explain Rationale Behind Shooting L.A.-Set... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Hotter, drier conditions in the western United States have led to a rise in wildfire activity that has damaged or destroyed infrastructure, natural ecosystems and entire towns across the region. As fires grow larger and more destructive, the cost of managing them rises as well.
Phys.org reports: As wildfires increase in the West, so does... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor discusses his secretive audition, portraying a fan-favorite character and the emotional reckoning in store if the show gets a season two.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Every Year After’ Star Michael Bradway Talks Taking... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
As 'Disclosure Day' hits theaters, The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at the film director's entire oeuvre, featuring aliens (lots of them!), Indiana Jones (lots of him!) and wars (lots of — well, you know).
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Sheer art attack.
PC Gamer reports: A little known rendering technique that can create... — this signals what players want next.
Microsoft is preparing to lay off a significant chunk of its Xbox division and is reevaluating the plans for its next-generation Project Helix console. It's apparently also considering dramatically restructuring its relationship with Xbox, and hasn't ruled out spinning it off ...
The Verge reports: Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox — this is one to watch for the industry.
Universal and Amblin’s Steven Spielberg alien sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day, is posting a significantly better than expected global start of $93.9M. Originally, the movie, which is a throwback to 1970s movies like Parallex View, was eyeing a low $65M. Overseas is overindexing w...
Why it matters: ‘Disclosure Day’: Steven Spielberg’s Alien Pic Abducting $94M... is generating industry buzz.
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
Why it matters: Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government... demands attention beyond borders.
The Frankfort fire department is warning owners of the ‘VR Goggles’ after footage shows debris flying and dogs in a panic
The big picture: Firefighters Investigating Explosion Caused By Meta Quest 3... — is generating hype in the community.
As with most suits of this nature, the one Nintendo filed against Palworld developer Pocketpair has been going on for a while now. Almost two years, in fact, specifically over infringement of patent rights related to specific mechanics, as opposed to anything like copyright. N...
The big picture: Nintendo reportedly look set to net so little... — signals what players want next.
"People would be surprised how many country artists are obsessed with yacht rock," says Lady A singer Charles Kelley, host of a new yacht-rock show on SiriusXM
The big picture: Is Country Music Going Yacht Rock? Keith Urban’s... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
SimRacing Expo 2026 showed how much the genre has grown, while the casual racing scene is now largely concentrated in one series.
PC Gamer reports: Sim racing is flourishing, but what happened to... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The 27-date tour in support of his latest album, Play, hits cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas and Philadelphia. Ed Sheeran to Kick Off Massive “LOOP Tour” of North America Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
It comes from the new album 'Post Script', which Mark E. Smith had been working on before his death in 2018 The post Listen to The Fall’s heady posthumous single ‘30 Degrees’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Listen to The Fall’s heady posthumous single ‘30... — this is making waves across platforms.
Tons of recent releases, from blockbusters to independent films, are all streaming free this month.
The big picture: 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' 'Challengers' and... — reshapes the tech landscape.
A new study challenges a long-standing assumption about how cyanobacteria survive environmental stress. The study, led by researchers at the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research (IOLR)—the Kinneret Limnological Institute (KLI), shows that survival under prolonged hea...
Phys.org reports: Heat-surviving cyanobacteria switch to respiration when photosynthesis falters,... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
THR sits down with Richard Gadd, Kit Harington, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Paul Anthony Kelly and Noah Wyle for a conversation about meltdowns, disrespectful cab drivers and channeling their inner Jax Teller.
Hollywood Reporter reports: TV’s Hottest Stars on Growing Chest Hair, Bulking... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
If you’re planning on traveling anytime soon, Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones are a great companion for long flights and train rides. Not only do they offer excellent noise cancellation, but they also retain the foldable design of their predecessor, maki...
The big picture: Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking... — reshapes the tech landscape.
I’ve struggled with insomnia since I was very young. Like many chronic overthinkers, I tend to fall asleep best when my mind is occupied by something else, such as podcasts, YouTube compilations, or my personal favorite: rain sounds. But earbuds can be uncomfortable, and playi...
Why it matters: This thin under-pillow speaker helped me fall asleep... could change how developers build software.
There are a number of ways to share your location with family and friends, from Apple’s built-in Find My app to location pins in messaging apps like WhatsApp. HeyPolo aims to deliver smarter features, including even greater privacy controls than available in the Find My app. T...
9to5Mac reports: HeyPolo is a smarter Find My app for... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Extraction shooters are great and all, but I'd give my right leg for more Myth.
PC Gamer reports: I wish Bungie would stop designing excellent multiplayer... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
A coalition of state AGs has subpoenaed OpenAI over its business practices, data handling, and user safety, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Why it matters: A group of state attorneys general are investigating... may redefine how we interact with devices.
After its Nasdaq debut on Friday, SpaceX was the sixth most-valuable U.S. company, despite being a fraction the size by revenue of tech's megacaps.
Why it matters: From 10% chance of success to $2 trillion... hints at where the money is moving.
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