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  2. U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team Victory Scores Record English-Language World Cup Ratings; Mexico vs. South Africa Biggest in Spanish-Language HistoryVariety
  3. Mickey Guyton Performs National Anthem at NBA Finals Game 5Billboard
  4. ‘Widow’s Bay’ Creator Recalls How Series Began As ‘Parks & Rec’ Episode: “Felt More Like A Spoof”Deadline
  5. Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's deathBBC World
  6. You can download Planescape: Torment's unofficial DLC mod right nowPC Gamer
  7. [Let’s Talk] June 2026 Nintendo Direct reactionsNintendo Everything
  8. South African telescope detects record‑breaking signal from the early universePhys.org
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  10. Seth Rogen Has ‘No Plans’ to Work With James Franco Again and Says They Haven’t Spoken in a ‘Long Time’Variety

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U.S. Soccer Men’s National Team Victory Scores Record English-Language World Cup Ratings; Mexico vs. South Africa Biggest in Spanish-Language History

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.

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‘Widow’s Bay’ Creator Recalls How Series Began As ‘Parks & Rec’ Episode: “Felt More Like A Spoof”

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.

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[Let’s Talk] June 2026 Nintendo Direct reactions

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.

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South African telescope detects record‑breaking signal from the early universe

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.

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Seth Rogen Has ‘No Plans’ to Work With James Franco Again and Says They Haven’t Spoken in a ‘Long Time’

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.

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What NASA Needs to Stay on Track for the Moon

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.

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Trump at 80 works to project strength as political woes mount

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.

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Laverne Cox Says She’s “Lost So Much Money” Since Trump Admin Killed DEI

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.

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Bruce Springsteen Honored At Tribeca Festival, Rocks Out With Bono, Patti Smith In ‘People Have The Power’

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.

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David Kipping has new take on the existence of advanced life in the universe and the numbers are not encouraging

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.

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‘Cape Fear’ Series Creator “Always Wanted” Juliette Lewis To Star In Reboot

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.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1821 on June 14

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.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 14

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.

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iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen

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.

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Mexico Vs. South Africa Match Breaks Record For Most-Watched Fifa World Cup Opening Game

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.

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Bruce Springsteen Apologizes for Refusing to Allow His Song in Bono’s Gap Commercial, Tells U2 Frontman: ‘I Should Have F—ing Done It!’

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.

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Sonic Team head wants all Sonic games on modern platforms, would “magically do it” if possible

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.

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AirPods Pro 3 are getting even better with iOS 27, order them today at their lowest price ever

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.

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NBA Finals 2026: All the Celebrities Spotted at Knicks vs. Spurs Games

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.

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First look at Turok: Origins running on Nintendo Switch 2

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.

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Vanillaware seemingly want their other games on PC too, but if you want that to happen, talk to their publishers

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.

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Amazon security research reportedly led to the White House’s Anthropic Fable ban

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.

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Could leaves help feed humanity after disaster?

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.

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Dogs and humans are more alike than we thought, study finds

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.

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‘The Muppet Show’ At 50: From Rudolf Nureyev To Dale Evans & Roy Rogers – The Top 10 Guest Stars

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.

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Can the Artemis III Mission Go on as Planned?

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.

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Ex-school district employee jailed for hacks on former employer

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.

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Remembering Actor James Handy For The Right Reasons – Guest Column

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.

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Tough Talk And Confronting Slop In Third Manifesto Game Jam

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.

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Penguin Colony's demo shows life as a flightless bird is lonely, scary, awkward, and cosmically intriguing

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.

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Matt Damon Is Open To Reviving The ‘Bourne’ Franchise: “We’re Always Looking To Try To Get Another One”

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.

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Famitsu review scores – June 13, 2026 – first score for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

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.

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Amy Adams Shut Down a ‘Graphic’ Sketch Idea While Hosting ‘SNL’ to Protect ‘Young Girls That Were Watching “Enchanted”‘

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.

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America’s Next Netflix Lawsuit: Tyra Banks Slams Streamer Over ‘Reality Check’ Docuseries’ “False Narrative”

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.

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How directing water flows in the landscape could support groundwater and surface water streams

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.

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TRACERS spacecraft maps solar energy's route into Earth using cusp electrons

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.

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Here’s Where to Watch Jesse Rodriguez vs. Antonio Vargas Boxing Live Online

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.

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X-Men ’97 has what Master of the Universe is missing

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.

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How to watch Netherlands vs. Japan online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Netherlands vs. Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free.

Mashable reports: How to watch Netherlands vs. Japan online for... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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USMNT Sets FIFA World Cup Record With 24.9M US Viewers For Win Over Paraguay Across English & Spanish-Language Telecasts – Update

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.

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Cellulose films match plastic performance while enabling recycling or biodegradation

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.

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘oh my hours’ counts the hours you’ve wasted, not your screen time

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.

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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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How Alien Conspiracy Theory Got Respectable — and Brought America Back to Magical Thinking

“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.

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When motion prevents order in active matter systems

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.

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Colman Domingo on Working With Steven Spielberg on ‘Disclosure Day’ and Believing in Aliens: ‘It Can’t Just Be Us’

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.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword frame rate and resolution details revealed for Nintendo Switch 2

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.

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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [June 2026]

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.

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Survivor-style roguelite RPG Lunadra: Luna Awakens the Legendary Dragon announced for Nintendo Switch

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.

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Italy’s ‘King of Cashmere’ Brunello Cucinelli on Taking Giuseppe Tornatore’s Docufilm About His Life to the Shanghai Film Fest: ‘It Can Connect With the Chinese Mindset’

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.

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Wanda Sykes Says Bill Maher Confronted Her About Golden Globes Diss: ‘It Was Clearly a Joke’

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.

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Sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for a record $3 million

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.

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Q&A: Tracing the origins of supermassive black holes

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.

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Hands-on: Belkin’s new 25W MagSafe battery packs 10,000mAh for your iPhone

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.

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CDC sleuthing helps decipher drug-resistant infection rise

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.

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New atlas reveals more about how the body's 'master gland' really works

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.

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Faceless Creators Take a Hit As YouTube Cracks Down on AI Slop

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.

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Tyra Banks Sues Netflix for Defamation, Alleges ‘Surgical Manipulation’ of Her ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ Interview

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.

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Zlin City: Arch Moderna is a diorama city builder made with actual, physical models and based on a real Czech city

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.

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How to Build a QwenPaw Agent Workspace with Custom Skills, Model Providers, Console Access, and Streaming API Testing

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.

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Donald Trump’s Name Torn Off the Kennedy Center

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

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Review: Disclosure Day is big on action, light on ideas

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.

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Whether you believe it or not, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says the end's been planned from the start

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.

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New AI model called "Count Anything" does exactly what it says, and that's harder than it sounds

"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.

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Fusion reactors could be monitored for covert plutonium production

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.

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Supercomputer illuminates subatomic particle that helps hold matter together

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.

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OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general

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.

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Katy Perry Performs at World Cup Opening Ceremony with 10-Year-Old Tius Luka

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.

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‘Michael’ surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to become highest grossing music biopic of all time

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.

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‘Bear Country’ Producers Explain Rationale Behind Shooting L.A.-Set Russell Crowe Thriller In Australia – Taormina

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.

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As wildfires increase in the West, so does suppression spending

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.

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‘Every Year After’ Star Michael Bradway Talks Taking on “Book Boyfriend” Charlie, That Cliffhanger and Redemption in ‘One Golden Summer’

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.

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All 35 of Steven Spielberg’s Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best

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.

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Microsoft hasn’t ruled out spinning off Xbox

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.

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‘Disclosure Day’: Steven Spielberg’s Alien Pic Abducting $94M WW Opening – Global Box Office Update

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.

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Nintendo reportedly look set to net so little from their Palworld lawsuit you'll wonder why they bothered

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.

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Ed Sheeran to Kick Off Massive “LOOP Tour” of North America

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.

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Listen to The Fall’s heady posthumous single ‘30 Degrees’

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.

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Heat-surviving cyanobacteria switch to respiration when photosynthesis falters, 48-hour test reveals

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.

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TV’s Hottest Stars on Growing Chest Hair, Bulking Up and Peeing in Buckets — For Art, Of Course

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.

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Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra are $70 off, marking a new low price

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.

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This thin under-pillow speaker helped me fall asleep without earbuds

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.

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HeyPolo is a smarter Find My app for family, friends, and co-workers

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.

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A group of state attorneys general are investigating OpenAI

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.

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