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- Donald Trump And Dana White Sit Ringside At UFC Event At White House; David Ellison Among AttendeesDeadline
- Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosuresPC Gamer
- Chinese Sensation ‘Dear You’ Acquired by CMC Pictures for North America, Australia and New Zealand Theatrical ReleaseVariety
- World leaders welcome U.S.-Iran deal as Europe signals sanctions relief, urges Hormuz reopeningCNBC
- Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and IranBBC Business
- Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Golf With Your Friends, Hyper Light Drifter, moreNintendo Everything
- Interpretable AI in materials discovery: Uncovering how models make predictionsPhys.org
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Donald Trump And Dana White Sit Ringside At UFC Event At White House; David Ellison Among Attendees
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Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosures
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Donald Trump And Dana White Sit Ringside At UFC Event At White House; David Ellison Among Attendees
UPDATE, 6:50 p.m. PT: Paramount CEO David Ellison and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg are among those attending the UFC event at the White House, a guest list that also includes Vice President JD Vance and much of the the president’s cabinet. Trump himself is sitting ringside next to...
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Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosures
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending June 14.
PC Gamer reports: Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Chinese Sensation ‘Dear You’ Acquired by CMC Pictures for North America, Australia and New Zealand Theatrical Release
“Dear You,” the Teochew-dialect family drama that has become one of China’s biggest theatrical stories of 2026, is heading to North America, Australia and New Zealand after CMC Pictures secured the theatrical distribution rights. The film opens in Australia and New Zealand on ...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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World leaders welcome U.S.-Iran deal as Europe signals sanctions relief, urges Hormuz reopening
The agreement came after more than three months of stop-start negotiations and bouts of fighting since late February, roiling global energy and commodities markets.
Why it matters: World leaders welcome U.S.-Iran deal as Europe signals... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between US and Iran
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
The big picture: Oil prices slide after Pakistan announces deal between... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Golf With Your Friends, Hyper Light Drifter, more
A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Yakuza Kiwami, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – A Monster’s Expedition – $6.99 (was $19.99) – Ace Attorney Investigations ...
Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Interpretable AI in materials discovery: Uncovering how models make predictions
A method to interpret artificial intelligence (AI) models used in materials discovery by analyzing their learned features has been developed by researchers from Japan. The method extracts key features from an AI model trained on atomic structural data and optical absorption sp...
Phys.org reports: Interpretable AI in materials discovery: Uncovering how models... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Bonnaroo Updates Sunday Schedule Following Delays Due to Severe Weather
Set times for Noah Kahan, Kesha and more have been posted for day three of the fest.
The big picture: Bonnaroo Updates Sunday Schedule Following Delays Due to... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Markets cheer U.S.-Iran agreement, but some investors caution deal is yet to be signed
Asian stocks rallied Monday while oil prices tumbled after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal aimed at ending nearly four months of conflict.
The big picture: Markets cheer U.S.-Iran agreement, but some investors caution... — signals changing business strategies.
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‘Dead by Daylight’ Taps Thordur Palsson To Adapt Horror Game For Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Behaviour Interactive
After 10 years, Dead by Daylight is getting the horror film treatment with director Thordur Palsson helming the adaptation of the video game for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive. The Icelandic director (Netflix’s The Valhalla Murders, The Damned) was announce...
The big picture: ‘Dead by Daylight’ Taps Thordur Palsson To Adapt... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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At ‘Songwriters Salute John Prine’ at Wolf Trap in Virginia, Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Allison Russell and Others Make the Case for Prine as America’s Poet Laureate
When some look toward the U.S. semiquincentennial and consider what examplar might best represent American achievement or the nation’s character, only one thing inevitably comes to mind: wrestling. Fortunately, there were others who put their heads together and came up with an...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘Call of Duty MW4’ early access – campaign advanced access explained
Play the campaign early! The post ‘Call of Duty MW4’ early access – campaign advanced access explained appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Call of Duty MW4’ early access – campaign... — shows where the music business is headed.
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Claude Code Guide 2026: 25 Features with Examples + Demo
Claude Code is a layered agentic coding tool, not a single chat prompt. This guide breaks down 25 features, from CLAUDE.md, skills, subagents, and hooks to MCP and Auto Mode. It includes a comparison table, working code examples, real use cases, and an interactive demo you can...
MarkTechPost reports: Claude Code Guide 2026: 25 Features with Examples... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.
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Kogonada’s ‘Zi’ Lands at Parallax Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
“Zi,” the latest film from director Kogonada, has been picked up by Parallax Films for international sales outside North America, it was revealed on the sidelines of the Shanghai International Film Festival. The Hong Kong-set feature follows “Columbus” and “After Yang” from on...
Variety reports: Kogonada’s ‘Zi’ Lands at Parallax Films for International... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Names Thordur Palsson as Director
Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive have tapped Thordur Palsson to direct their film adaptation of the horror multiplayer game “Dead by Daylight.” Palsson, an Icelandic native, is best known for creating and directing the nation’s first Netflix Original series, ...
The big picture: ‘Dead by Daylight’ Movie Names Thordur Palsson as... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Knicks Set ‘Tonight Show’ Takeover After NBA Championship Win
The New York Knicks are taking over “The Tonight Show” with a dedicated episode on Monday. Fresh off their championship victory, the team’s starting five — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges — will join Jimmy Fallon to celebrate their mi...
Why it matters: Knicks Set ‘Tonight Show’ Takeover After NBA Championship... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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New York Knicks to Be Featured in Special Episode of ‘Tonight Show’
Fallon, a Knicks superfan, will welcome NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, among other guests.
The big picture: New York Knicks to Be Featured in Special... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Knicks Taking Over ‘Tonight Show’ For Special Episode After Championship — Featuring Wu-Tang Clan Performance
As Knicks fever has taken over the world, the New York City home team is coming to late-night. Following the team’s first NBA Championship win in more than 50 years, they well appear on Monday’s Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a special episode celebrating their unforge...
Deadline reports: Knicks Taking Over ‘Tonight Show’ For Special Episode... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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The extraordinary physiological challenges facing amputee John McFall in space
The UK Space Agency has announced an agreement with Vast—a US commercial space company—that could send British astronaut John McFall into orbit as early as 2027. If the mission goes ahead, he would become the first person with a physical disability to live and work in space.
Why it matters: The extraordinary physiological challenges facing amputee John McFall... opens new research frontiers.
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Anthony Chen Talks Heading Shanghai Film Fest’s Asian New Talent Jury, Reveals First TV Series
The 'Ilo Ilo' director on discovering the region's next generation of filmmakers, his love of Shanghai and his upcoming Chinese-Singapore co-production.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Anthony Chen Talks Heading Shanghai Film Fest’s Asian... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Tapping Into China’s Movie Tourism Boom
The festival's Grand Landscape: A Cinematic Portrait of China program presents 15 films showcasing the country's natural splendor — in the hope that audiences will bring their tourism RMB to China's remote corners.
The big picture: How the Shanghai Film Festival Is Tapping Into... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Shanghai Film Festival Bets Big on Asia’s Next Generation
"Talent development has become one of our defining strengths," says SIFF managing director Chen Guo, as first-time director Keane T.K. Wong's 'Afterpiece' opens the event.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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China’s Underdog Box Office Phenomenon ‘Dear You’ Lands U.K., France Release
The Teochew-language family drama — reportedly made for about $2 million and now nearing $250 million in China — opens in U.K. and Irish cinemas on June 26, with France to follow.
The big picture: China’s Underdog Box Office Phenomenon ‘Dear You’ Lands... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
In addition, some producers in the Middle East paused extracting oil from the ground, known as a shut-in, when they ran out of storage space.
Fortune reports: Oil and gas supplies could take months to... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Joel McHale Says Patrick Dempsey’s Name Was On His ‘Scream 7’ Set Chair: “I Tried To Keep It”
As some familiar faces went up against Ghostface in Scream 7, one character underwent a recasting after 25 years. Joel McHale, who made his debut as Sidney’s (Neve Campbell) husband Mark Evans in the latest in the slasher franchise, noted that production on the sequel was prep...
The big picture: Joel McHale Says Patrick Dempsey’s Name Was On... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Astrochemical model digs into the universe's missing sulfur
Sulfur is one of the most abundant elements in the universe. If you peer into a diffuse interstellar cloud, you find loads of it—about the amount expected based on fusion patterns in the stars it was born in. However, if you look at a dense, cold molecular cloud—the kind where...
The big picture: Astrochemical model digs into the universe's missing sulfur — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Forza Horizon 6 Signals A New Peak For Open World Driving Games
Few games have generated as much momentum this year as Forza Horizon 6. The latest entry in Playground Games' acclaimed racing series has earned widespread critical praise, including a fantastic 8/10 review from GameSpot, while also setting new player engagement records across...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Rainn Wilson Claims ‘The Office’ Was too ‘Inappropriate’ to Be Made Today, Seemingly Forgetting About Peacock Sequel ‘The Paper’
“The Office” star Rainn Wilson recently told Fox News Digital that the beloved NBC sitcom could’ve never been made in today’s cultural climate. “I do feel like you couldn’t make ‘The Office’ today,” said Wilson. “I think that would be too hard to be as politically incorrect as...
Variety reports: Rainn Wilson Claims ‘The Office’ Was too ‘Inappropriate’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.
Why it matters: As more US business owners retire many are... hints at where the money is moving.
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Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
BBC Business reports: Millions of people can get discounts on their... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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U.S. and Iran agree on peace deal to end the war, Trump and Pakistan say
The deal follows weeks of mixed messaging from both Washington and Tehran on the trajectory of the conflict.
The big picture: U.S. and Iran agree on peace deal to... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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‘The Furious’, ‘Stop! That! Train!’, ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Round Out Top 10; Classic Cold War Noir ‘The Third Man’ Rerelease – Specialty Box Office
Lionsgate’s martial arts action film The Furious and RuPaul-starring Stop! That! Train! debuted to nos. 8 and 9 at the domestic box office with the The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act from Fathom rounding out the top ten in week 2. The Furious from Lionsgate kicked up $2....
Deadline reports: ‘The Furious’, ‘Stop! That! Train!’, ‘The Amazing Digital... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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‘Forza Horizon 6’ PS5 release date window, everything we know
Coming shortly after launch The post ‘Forza Horizon 6’ PS5 release date window, everything we know appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Forza Horizon 6’ PS5 release date window, everything... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1822 on June 15
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1822 on June 15 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1822 on... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Markets celebrate U.S.-Iran deal as both sides confirm this time is real. Trump says oil will flow and ‘I never cared about regime change’
“Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!"
Why it matters: Markets celebrate U.S.-Iran deal as both sides confirm... reflects a broader economic trend.
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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 15
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1100 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 15 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 15 — could define this era of music.
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PS Plus July 2026 games – what to expect on PS5 and PS4
2026 continues to be a mixed year for PS Plus games with inconsistent drops in terms of quality across the Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers. But could July turn the tide? READ MORE: 2026 game release dates – every PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 r...
The big picture: PS Plus July 2026 games – what to... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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Trump heads to G7 summit in France after reaching deal to end war with Iran
The G7 is likely to address the Iran peace deal, as well as Russia's war against Ukraine, which continues to rage in eastern Europe.
The big picture: Trump heads to G7 summit in France after... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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How the invention of glassblowing changed everyday life in ancient Rome
We see glass objects every day and often don't think much about them. Mass-produced glass has become so cheap we barely think about the things it allows us to do.
Phys.org reports: How the invention of glassblowing changed everyday life... — this opens new research frontiers.
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Video: Digimon Story: Time Stranger Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch vs. PS5 comparison
Following the arrival of the Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, we have a closer comparison for these two versions while also throwing PS5 into the mix. As previously mentioned, the Nintendo Switch 2 version has two modes. You can prioritize pe...
Why it matters: Video: Digimon Story: Time Stranger Nintendo Switch 2... is generating hype in the community.
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Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs Trump’s Epstein Birthday Card For POTUS’s 80th
For Donald Trump’s milestone 80th birthday, all Jimmy Kimmel wants is the release of the Epstein files. On Sunday, the comedian wished the POTUS a happy birthday, sharing a spoof of Trump’s infamous card to Jeffrey Epstein, replacing the drawing of the naked woman with what ap...
The big picture: Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs Trump’s Epstein Birthday Card For... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Make an Appearance at Broadway Comedy ‘Oh, Mary!’ Starring Maya Rudolph
The pair posed for photos with the show's cast while taking in a matinee performance at New York City's Lyceum Theatre on Saturday (June 13).
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
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NASA's X-59 reaches speed and altitude milestones ahead of first quiet supersonic flights
The plane will soon be ready to fly over US communities.
Engadget reports: NASA's X-59 reaches speed and altitude milestones ahead... — this could change how developers build software.
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When less is more: Scaling law explains why ultrathin materials get stronger as they get thinner
One of the most fascinating aspects of physics is that nature often behaves in ways that seem completely counterintuitive. A good example comes from ultrathin materials. If I take a sheet of material and make it thinner and thinner, most people would expect it to become weake...
The big picture: When less is more: Scaling law explains why... — advances our understanding of the world.
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From Jalen Brunson to Hello Kitty, Score These Official New York Knicks Championship Bobbleheads Online
The limited-edition collectibles are selling out quickly on the heels of the Knicks' historic NBA title win
Why it matters: From Jalen Brunson to Hello Kitty, Score These... taps into a cultural moment.
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Trump says a deal has been reached with Iran and orders end to U.S. naval blockade as Hormuz to reopen — ‘Ships of the World, start your engines’
“Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” Pakistan said.
The big picture: Trump says a deal has been reached with... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Timothée Chalamet Says He’d ‘Way Rather’ Have a Knicks Championship Than an Oscar
Timothée Chalamet, who was a courtside staple at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals, told SportsCenter that he would “way rather” have a New York Knicks championship than an Oscar. “Way rather this than the Oscars! Come on, baby!” Chalamet said courtside at the Frost ...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Cheri Oteri Reveals Breast Cancer Removal, How Jill Biden Was “So Supportive”: “I Was Blown Away”
Cheri Oteri has recently undergone successful surgery for breast cancer, with a supportive group of friends that includes First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Saturday Night Live alum revealed she was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) but feels “great” after having her ...
The big picture: Cheri Oteri Reveals Breast Cancer Removal, How Jill... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker launch trailer – D&D-inspired visual novel for Nintendo Switch
We have a fresh launch trailer for Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker. Gentle Troll, the studio behind D&D inspired visual novel indie hit Tavern Talk, brought its latest game to Nintendo Switch this week. Information about it can be found in the following overview: You find you...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Social Security faces steep cuts. These senators want to bet on stocks and $27 trillion in debt to save it—but ‘the gamble does not always pay off’
"As a result, the most likely outcome is that in the 75th year, the government will end up with a big pile of debt, requiring large interest payments."
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Amy Adams Rejected Andy Samberg’s “Graphic” ‘SNL’ Sketch to Protect Young ‘Enchanted’ Fans
"I didn’t want to be the princess singing about that particular act," the actress tells Seth Meyers.
The big picture: Amy Adams Rejected Andy Samberg’s “Graphic” ‘SNL’ Sketch... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Pay Attention To These 7 Summer Game Fest Indies You Might Have Missed Amid All The Hype
Fungus-infested Thatcher-era nightmares. Sega Saturn-styled subversions. Here are a few gems that might have slipped your radar.
Kotaku reports: Pay Attention To These 7 Summer Game Fest... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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A warning from Amazon led the White House to shut down Anthropic’s Mythos model
Amazon's CEO raised the alarm about a jailbreak in Anthropic's Fable 5 model, triggering an unprecedented export control order and a fresh clash with the White House.
Fortune reports: A warning from Amazon led the White House... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Milly Alcock Reveals ‘Supergirl’ Cape Was Made With Same Fabric As Christopher Reeve’s 1978 ‘Superman’ Cape
Milly Alcock’s solo DCU debut in Supergirl includes a very special family hand-me-down. The actress recently revealed that her cape in the Craig Gillespie-helmed Warner Bros. movie, which premieres June 26 in theaters, was made from the same material as Christopher Reeve’s cap...
Why it matters: Milly Alcock Reveals ‘Supergirl’ Cape Was Made With... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Alessandro Nivola on Playing Calvin Klein in ‘Love Story’ and the Todd Haynes Movie He Says Could’ve Won Michelle Williams an Oscar
Alessandro Nivola is somewhere on the New Jersey Turnpike, holding his phone vertically. He is heading from New Jersey to New York for the 2026 Gotham TV Awards, where his “Love Story: John F. Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette” co-star Sarah Pidgeon is nominated, and the 25 minutes...
Why it matters: Alessandro Nivola on Playing Calvin Klein in ‘Love... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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New tool to help build more reliable DNA nanostructures
Scaffolded DNA and RNA origami is a technique that allows scientists to build tiny, highly precise two- and three-dimensional objects. Because these nanostructures can interact naturally with biological systems, they could have important future uses in health care and agritech.
Why it matters: New tool to help build more reliable DNA... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Black Lives Matter movement changed workplace cooperation between Black and white employees, research shows
The increased public attention on racial injustice after the murder of George Floyd influenced how Black and white employees interacted at work, new University of Washington research suggests. The study, recently published in the Academy of Management Journal, examines how maj...
The big picture: Black Lives Matter movement changed workplace cooperation between... — advances our understanding of the world.
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UFC Freedom 250 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Topuria vs. Gaethje Title Fight Online
After Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev in a split decision to re-win the UFC Middleweight Championship belt during UFC 328 in May, the promotion company travels from New Jersey to Washington DC for UFC Freedom 250 in June. For the historic sporting event, the main card...
Why it matters: UFC Freedom 250 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Vietnam has bold plans for its economic future. It will need U.S. tech, capital, and speed to make them happen
Vietnam already has the attention of global business, but it needs to convert that interest into committed capital.
The big picture: Vietnam has bold plans for its economic future.... — hints at where the money is moving.
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‘Michael’ Tops ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as Top-Grossing Music Biopic Worldwide: See the Top 25
The films on this list cover a wide range of genres, including rap, classical, country, Latin and contemporary Christian.
Why it matters: ‘Michael’ Tops ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as Top-Grossing Music Biopic... could define this era of music.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 discontinues deluxe edition - and withdraws many of its controversial time-saving microtransactions
Capcom is discontinuing the deluxe edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 on 24th June, as well as pulling many of its more controversial time-saving microtransactions. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Dragon's Dogma 2 discontinues deluxe edition - and... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Google ads tease next Pixel Drop with Screen Reactions and Gemini Omni [Video]
We’re due for Google’s next Pixel Drop and, thanks to some early ads, we now know that Screen Reactions and some Gemini Omni-powered features will be a part of this next update.
The big picture: Google ads tease next Pixel Drop with Screen... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Sundar Pichai on ‘California optimism’ & doing hard, exciting work at 2026 Stanford Commencement Address
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai today gave the commencement speech to Stanford University’s Class of 2026.
Why it matters: Sundar Pichai on ‘California optimism’ & doing hard,... is one to watch for the industry.
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An NYPD Officer Said I Could Climb A Street Sign After The Knicks Won The NBA Finals: ‘This Is Your Chance’
The last place I expected to hear people talking about the Knicks was the Tony Awards. Yet there I was, interviewing Daniel Radcliffe on the red carpet and asking him about the energy in New York. Radcliffe, of course, knew I was talking about the Knicks’ playoff run (though m...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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A Coding Hands-On on FineWeb for Streaming, Filtering, Deduplication, Tokenization, and Large-Scale Web Corpus Analytics
In this tutorial, we explore the FineWeb dataset through an advanced hands-on workflow. We stream a manageable sample of the dataset without downloading the full multi-terabyte corpus, inspect its schema and metadata, and analyze key fields such as URL, language, language scor...
Why it matters: A Coding Hands-On on FineWeb for Streaming, Filtering,... raises questions about AI's role.
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Cardi B, Fat Joe, J.Lo & More Musicians React to New York Knicks’ NBA Championship Win
Music stars flooded social media with celebrations after the Knicks captured their first NBA title since 1973.
Billboard reports: Cardi B, Fat Joe, J.Lo & More Musicians... — this could define this era of music.
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Wanda Sykes Claims Bill Maher Confronted Her About Golden Globes Joke, Calling It “Stupid”
"Bill Maher, you give us so much, but I would love a little less. Just try less," Sykes said onstage to the 'Real Time' host at the awards show in January.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Wanda Sykes Claims Bill Maher Confronted Her About... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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UK may ban social media for children under 16
The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.
TechCrunch reports: UK may ban social media for children under... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 15, #1100
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for June 15, No. 1,100.
CNET reports: Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for... — this could change how developers build software.
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Hydrogen-based steelmaking gets 2x boost from nickel oxide catalyst, study finds
Steel and metal production are among the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 10% of global CO2 emissions. At the same time, modern technology relies on tailored steels and metals for applications in fields such as mobility, ene...
Phys.org reports: Hydrogen-based steelmaking gets 2x boost from nickel oxide... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Anna Friel Is Fearsome But Fair General Surgeon Gloria Wall In Stan & CBS Studios Medical Drama Series ‘The F Ward’ – Watch The Trailer
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first look at Anna Friel as Dr. Gloria Wall in Australian medical drama series The F Ward. The Pushing Daisies and Marcella star plays a fearsome and fearless doctor, who along with her second-in-command, registrar Dr Curtis Parker, leads a ragtag group ...
The big picture: Anna Friel Is Fearsome But Fair General Surgeon... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Nintendo, You Better Not Be Giving Up On Style
We’re all having fun developing cross-media tie-ins but let’s not add a hyper realistically rendered nose to spite our lovable cartoon face
Kotaku reports: Nintendo, You Better Not Be Giving Up On... — this signals what players want next.
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Singer-Songwriter Oliver Tree Dies At 32 In Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Crash
Oliver Tree, the singer-songwriter and record producer who first burst onto the indie scene with Whethan’s viral alternative pop track “When I’m Down,” has died at the age of 32, among one of six who perished in a helicopter crash in Brazil. Per CNN, Civil Police of Rio de Jan...
Deadline reports: Singer-Songwriter Oliver Tree Dies At 32 In Rio... — this is generating industry buzz.
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NASA's proposed Early eVolution Explorer mission aims to solve the radius valley mystery
A debate has been raging among planetary scientists for more than a decade—why are there so few exoplanets with a radius of about 1.8 times that of Earth? Exoplanets are currently largely grouped into two distinct categories—"super-Earths" are below that size and have rocky in...
The big picture: NASA's proposed Early eVolution Explorer mission aims to... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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UFC Freedom 250: Where to Watch the White House-Hosted MMA Event Online
The main card includes a lightweight title unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
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Oliver Tree, ‘Life Goes On’ and ‘Miss You’ Singer, Dies in Helicopter Crash
The musician was reportedly among six people killed in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro.
Billboard reports: Oliver Tree, ‘Life Goes On’ and ‘Miss You’... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Oliver Tree Killed in Helicopter Crash
Two helicopters collided mid-air in Rio de Janeiro, killing a total of six people. Oliver Tree Killed in Helicopter Crash Alex Young
The big picture: Oliver Tree Killed in Helicopter Crash — is making waves across platforms.
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Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Elvis & More Artists With the Most Weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200: Full List
Drake pulls ahead of Adele. Next in his sights: Morgan Wallen.
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Oliver Tree, ‘Life Goes On’ Singer, Dead at 32
Eccentric musician known for his viral videos among six people who died in when two helicopters collided mid-air in Rio de Janeiro
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“Weird Al” Yankovic Bringing Cult Classic UHF on Big Screen with Orchestra
The October screening in Los Angeles will feature a live orchestra performing the score and a Q&A with Yankovic. “Weird Al” Yankovic Bringing Cult Classic UHF on Big Screen with Orchestra Travis Bland
The big picture: “Weird Al” Yankovic Bringing Cult Classic UHF on... — is making waves across platforms.
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Iran pushes differing versions of deal as U.S. sticks to timeline
The versions diverge in key respects, making it hard to assess how much of a win the deal will be for either side.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Manakins' dazzling dances may owe their origins to an ancient diet shift
Few animals put on a show quite like manakins. In the rainforests of Central and South America, males of these small tropical birds, with strikingly bright plumage, often gather at communal display sites (leks), where they clear their own dance courts and spend much of their l...
Why it matters: Manakins' dazzling dances may owe their origins to... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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When the White House Could Book A Real Star
Nearly 50 years ago, President Jimmy Carter hosted a first-of-its-kind concert on the South Lawn with the legendary trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and other jazz giants.
Why it matters: When the White House Could Book A Real... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Blizzard sues to kill another World of Warcraft private server for 'large scale, egregious, and ongoing infringement of [its] intellectual property'
Project Ascension is in the MMO studio's sights.
Why it matters: Blizzard sues to kill another World of Warcraft... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns U.S. restrictions on new Anthropic AI models show danger of relying too much on American providers
“You’ll hear me say this over and over again. It is never a good idea to have one option.”
Fortune reports: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns U.S. restrictions... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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The Secrets of a Soccer-Turf Master
John Sorochan, a turf scientist at the University of Tennessee, has led the yearslong, multimillion-dollar effort to develop perfect playing fields for the 2026 World Cup.
Bottom line from NY Times Science: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Mobile Studio Hoping To End Tim Langdell’s Infamous ‘EDGE’ Trademark Trolling Once And For All
A LinkedIn post suggests the retro gaming CEO Tim Langdell is kicking up a decade-plus case against a Mobigame, who is now in better shape to fight back
The big picture: Mobile Studio Hoping To End Tim Langdell’s Infamous... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – June 14, 2026 – Fire Emblem, Kingdom Hearts, Orbitals, Switch Sports Resort, Xenoblade, more
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of June 14, 2026: United States Switch 2 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – June 18 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Destroy All Humans – June 23 – Amazon, Best Buy Sta...
The big picture: Nintendo pre-order updates – June 14, 2026 –... — may set a new standard for the genre.
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Plant diversity may explain why some caterpillars are fussy about their food
Many insects will eat almost anything in their sight, such as certain beetles, grasshoppers and locusts, while others are remarkably picky eaters. For example, numerous insect herbivores will feed only on a single plant family or a specific type of tree. But why is this so?
Why it matters: Plant diversity may explain why some caterpillars are... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 per month, but here's how to pay less
Here are some ways you can get a Kindle Unlimited membership at a discounted price.
Engadget reports: Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 per month, but here's... — this could change how developers build software.
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Rush Night Four: ‘A Farewell to Kings’ Returns After 47 Years
Rush had more surprises in store on their fourth night at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, finishing the first run of their Fifty Something Tour
Rolling Stone reports: Rush Night Four: ‘A Farewell to Kings’ Returns... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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China may have accessed Mythos
According to a new report from Semafor, the White House's decision to impose export restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos was driven in part by fears that it had been accessed by a group linked to China. If the Chinese government actually had access to Mythos 5 or Fable 5, it wou...
The Verge reports: China may have accessed Mythos — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap
Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.
BBC World reports: Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap — this affects international relations.
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Seth Rogen Laments Hollywood’s Risk Aversion; Says ‘Superbad’ “Would Never Happen Today In A Hundred Million Years”
Superbad is a quintessential high school hang-out movie, but co-writer Seth Rogen opines it would never get made today as it was back in 2007. In a recent interview with The New York Times, The Studio co-creator was asked if the entertainment industry has become averse to risk...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Knicks-Loving Celebrities React to Team’s First Championship in 53 Years
Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Mariska Hargitay, Jon Stewart, Billy Joel and more turn to social media to celebrate New York team's first title since 1973
Rolling Stone reports: Knicks-Loving Celebrities React to Team’s First Championship in... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Iran proved it can close the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. is advertising very loudly that the world’s top superpower can at least punch open a hole
Hegseth said the U.S. naval blockage in Iran is "impenetrable" and 125 million barrels of oil have now exited the Gulf, "showing that we control the strait."
Why it matters: Iran proved it can close the Strait of... signals changing business strategies.
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Canary Island relics offer new clues into how North African cultures adapted to ocean living
Archaeological evidence from the Canary Islands suggests that by the 11th century, people there were harvesting and processing a variety of fish and other marine organisms—indicating that coastal resources may have played a vital role in the economic system, according to a stu...
Phys.org reports: Canary Island relics offer new clues into how... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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The hidden physics complicating interstellar lightsails
If we're to reach another star, chemical propulsion will not get us there in any reasonable time frame. We're going to need a different propulsion technology, and one of the most promising seems to be a solar sail. These giant reflective surfaces form the basis of many interst...
The big picture: The hidden physics complicating interstellar lightsails — advances our understanding of the world.
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Morrissey Has Satirical Post About His “Malefactors” Taken Down: Report
The Smiths singer's reported takedown demand comes after his team said it discovered online impersonators with political agendas. Morrissey Has Satirical Post About His “Malefactors” Taken Down: Report Travis Bland
The big picture: Morrissey Has Satirical Post About His “Malefactors” Taken... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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‘Obsession’: World’s Love Affair With Curry Barker Pic Nears $300M; Scares Away ‘Blair Witch Project’ As Top Grossing Fest Acquisition Of All-Time – Box Office
From UK to India to Mexico and Saudi Arabia, moviegoers are transfixed by Nikki and Bear’s toxic relationship as Focus Features/Blumhouse’s Obsession now counts a running global cume of $286.5M. That arguably makes it the highest grossing movie to ever be picked up at a film f...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 development comes to an end with a big patch and some huge community-requested features
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2's final post-launch update is here, bringing a number of fixes and "community-requested" features, including photo mode, sniper sights, and dual-wield pistols. Read more
Eurogamer reports: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 development comes... — this signals what players want next.
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Michael Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic in History
The film has reportedly brought in $911.9 million worldwide, surpassing 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody
Why it matters: Michael Becomes Highest-Grossing Music Biopic in History shows where the music business is headed.
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A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian Ocean
When a whale dies, a very special natural phenomenon can come alive. The carcass might float at the surface for some time, attracting sharks and other predators. As it becomes weathered, it may start to sink, falling through the water until it eventually settles on the seafloo...
Why it matters: A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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'I try to play as a completionist and leave no stone unturned and no enemy unkilled': Returnal director Harry Krueger talks Deus Ex, Resident Evil, and the arcade classic that inspired Housemarque's best games
The Housemarque veteran guides us through the games on his PC.
Why it matters: 'I try to play as a completionist and... may set a new standard for the genre.
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I went to the UK's largest rock festival to see its one and only videogame band
The Primals took to the stage at Download Festival in their first non-Fanfest appearance outside of Asia.
PC Gamer reports: I went to the UK's largest rock festival... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Introducing the OpenAI Partner Network
OpenAI launches the Partner Network, investing $150M to help global partners accelerate enterprise AI adoption, deployment, and transformation.
OpenAI Blog reports: Introducing the OpenAI Partner Network — this marks a new chapter in AI development.
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Jalen Brunson Defends Monica McNutt After Taylor Swift Backlash: ‘Cut Her Some Slack’
The NBA Finals MVP is urging Swifties to ease up on the Knicks radio analyst.
Why it matters: Jalen Brunson Defends Monica McNutt After Taylor Swift... is making waves across platforms.
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Burned as waste for years, this overlooked plant material is poised to reshape how nylon gets made
Most people have seen nylon listed as a material on their clothing tags, but nylon is used in an array of other products, too, including automotive parts, wire insulation and medical supplies. Unfortunately, one of the building blocks of nylon, adipic acid, is produced from pe...
Why it matters: Burned as waste for years, this overlooked plant... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Social media reacts to Knicks storybook NBA Finals win
After 53 long years, the New York Knicks are once again NBA champions, and the vibes are indeed immaculate.
Mashable reports: Social media reacts to Knicks storybook NBA Finals... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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Conclave is the sound of a NYC summer block party
I have this vivid memory of walking to pick up my oldest from school in June of 2022. For a variety of reasons, I was in a very bad place mentally. And to make matters worse, it was brutally hot. I was depressed, angry with the world, sunburned, and soaked through with sweat. ...
The Verge reports: Conclave is the sound of a NYC summer... — this could change how developers build software.
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Bruce Springsteen Wants to Find “Common Ground” with Fans Who Have Walked Away Because of Politics
The Boss discussed his beliefs and alienated fans with Bono at Tribeca Film Festival. Bruce Springsteen Wants to Find “Common Ground” with Fans Who Have Walked Away Because of Politics Travis Bland
Consequence of Sound reports: Bruce Springsteen Wants to Find “Common Ground” with... — this is making waves across platforms.
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RUSH Perform “A Farewell to Kings” for First Time Since 1979 at Fourth Night of Reunion Tour: Watch
The band closed out their four-night stand at the Kia Forum with one more big surprise. RUSH Perform “A Farewell to Kings” for First Time Since 1979 at Fourth Night of Reunion Tour: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Why it matters: RUSH Perform “A Farewell to Kings” for First... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki references 'yet to be announced' games while commenting on controversy at parent company Kadokawa
A crumb of FromSoft, exactly like I asked for.
PC Gamer reports: FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki references 'yet to be... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Bob Dylan Shares Pros and Cons of Turning 80 in Rare Op-Ed: ‘You’re Harder to Program’
"When you’re young you think that time moves forward. At 80 you know that it doesn’t, it stands still. We’re the ones that move," 85-year-old singer writes in op-ed tied to Trump's birthday
Rolling Stone reports: Bob Dylan Shares Pros and Cons of Turning... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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Did a medieval flying monk spot Halley's comet, twice? It's complicated
University of Leicester historian thinks Eilmer of Malmesbury saw two different comets: in 1018 and 1066
The big picture: Did a medieval flying monk spot Halley's comet,... — could change how developers build software.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 14, 2026 – Wii U and 3DS session incoming
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of June 14, 2026. Right now there isn’t anything on the docket for either Nintendo Switch 2 or Switch. Instead, the only session that has been officially added to the schedule is for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Both syste...
Why it matters: Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 14, 2026 –... is generating hype in the community.
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Researchers publish first complete connectome of fruit fly brain and 'spinal cord'
In a first, a large, international team led by multiple labs at Harvard Medical School and Princeton University has published a complete wiring diagram of all the connections between neurons in the central nervous system of an adult fruit fly.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Research reveals how parenting styles influence children's honesty
Parents who come down hard on their children for telling lies or misbehaving may believe they are teaching the child right from wrong. But new research by NUS suggests that overly strict or punitive parenting could be part of what drives the behavior in the first place.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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My Adventures With Superman and the Anti-Cannonical Fun of Supergirl
This article contains light spoilers for My Adventures With Superman season three, episode one. As its name suggests, My Adventures With Superman isn’t just about the titular hero. Each episode gives just as much time to his pal Jimmy Olsen and to his girlfriend Lois Lane, a p...
Bottom line from Den of Geek: this reflects shifting cultural trends.
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How to watch most of the World Cup matches with free trials
Hoping to catch some World Cup matches while spending as little money as possible? You have a few options for finding a few days of free streaming, although you may choose to eventually pony up some money. That, or get creative by combining multiple offers to make it through t...
The big picture: How to watch most of the World Cup... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The ‘Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’ has the potential to be a cruel joke
There are actual reasons to get excited about Samsung’s upcoming foldables but, the more I think about it, the more I’m realizing that there’s pretty strong potential for the “Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra” to not just be disappointing, but a slightly cruel joke.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Trump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten ceasefire deal that he says will bring peace to Lebanon
Trump has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him.
Bottom line from Fortune: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Spore devs say the evolution game's previews were more ambitious than what they were actually making, and they 'built a fantasy in people's minds that was unachievable'
The evolution sim that was never meant to be.
The big picture: Spore devs say the evolution game's previews were... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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