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  1. Apple TV releases massive Widow’s Bay-themed playlist on Apple Music9to5Mac
  2. Struggling ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ Announces Early Broadway ClosingDeadline
  3. Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’Variety
  4. The Knicks Celebrate Championship on ‘Fallon’: Jalen Brunson Says ‘It Hasn’t Sunk in Yet’Rolling Stone
  5. ‘Holding Liat,’ ‘Everything You Have Is Yours’ To Stream For Limited Time On Kinema Platform, In Unique Collaboration With Progressive Jewish GroupsDeadline
  6. Watch Costume Designers Talk Balancing Creativity and Logistics at IndieWire’s Craft RoundtablesIndieWire
  7. Venus' strange rotation was likely triggered by a high-velocity, moon-sized impactorPhys.org
  8. Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.5.0 out now, patch notesNintendo Everything
  9. Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email are getting a new shared email domain9to5Mac
  10. iOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying Messages bugs9to5Mac

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Struggling ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ Announces Early Broadway Closing

Celebrity Autobiography, the Broadway specialty production in which bold-face names read the read the published memoirs of other bold-facers to more or less comic effect, will play its final performance at the Shubert Theatre on Sunday, June 21, about two months earlier than p...

Why it matters: Struggling ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ Announces Early Broadway Closing may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC Fight at White House: ‘Disgraceful and Void of Decency’

Sheryl Crow has slammed President Donald Trump and his administration for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event last night at the White House, describing it as “disgraceful and void of decency.” The singer-songwriter, who has been very outspoken against Trump in the past, shared a...

The big picture: Sheryl Crow Slams Trump Administration for Staging UFC... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Holding Liat,’ ‘Everything You Have Is Yours’ To Stream For Limited Time On Kinema Platform, In Unique Collaboration With Progressive Jewish Groups

EXCLUSIVE: The Kinema streaming platform is bringing two acclaimed documentaries to viewers at home for a limited time: Berlinale winner Holding Liat and DOC NYC premiere Everything You Have Is Yours. Tickets to view each film are $5. Half of the proceeds of each ticket will b...

The big picture: ‘Holding Liat,’ ‘Everything You Have Is Yours’ To... — is generating industry buzz.

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Venus' strange rotation was likely triggered by a high-velocity, moon-sized impactor

Venus' bizarre and extraordinarily slow retrograde rotation on its axis has long puzzled planetary scientists. But in a new paper presented at the recent European Geosciences Union General Assembly in Vienna, the authors argue that their models indicate a high-angle, moon-size...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.5.0 out now, patch notes

Nintendo just released a new firmware update for Switch 2 and Switch, with both systems now at version 22.5.0. Good news: there’s more than just stability this time. And interestingly, it’s the original Nintendo Switch that gets more of an upgrade here. On Nintendo Switch, the...

Why it matters: Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.5.0 out... signals what players want next.

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iOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying Messages bugs

iOS 27 focuses heavily on bug fixes and performance improvements across apps like Safari, Mail, Calendar, and more. In the Messages app, iOS 27 fixes what I think are three of the most frustrating bugs …

Why it matters: iOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Nintendo Music – list of all games included

For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in. Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.

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Electron beam curing could unlock tougher, faster coatings for packaging and cars

Coatings are everywhere. A thin protective layer, often barely visible. They keep out moisture, sunlight and rust, helping products last longer. Think of laminate on kitchen cabinets, automotive body coatings or the outer layer of a soda can or chip bag.

The big picture: Electron beam curing could unlock tougher, faster coatings... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Brazilian Football Icon Neymar Jr. Launching AI-Powered, 16-Title Microdrama Slate On FlareFlow

Even the microdrama world is catching World Cup fever. In a eye-catching move, Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has scored a strategic partnership with COL Group’s vertical entertainment platform, FlareFlow, a deal announced as the 2026 World Cup continues in the U.S., Mexic...

Deadline reports: Brazilian Football Icon Neymar Jr. Launching AI-Powered, 16-Title... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Neymar Jr. Partners With FlareFlow on 16-Title AI Microdrama Franchise

Soccer icon Neymar Jr. has signed on for a 16-title AI-powered live-action microdrama franchise with COL Group’s FlareFlow platform, with the first six titles to debut globally beginning June 19. The partnership was unveiled ahead of FlareFlow chief marketing officer and COL G...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White House Over Claude Fable 5

Anthropic leaders flew to Washington, DC, to meet with White House officials on Monday. After high-level talks, they’re still split on the risk Claude Fable 5 presents.

The big picture: Anthropic Is Still at Odds With the White... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Traditional legal systems are ill-equipped for the fast-moving realities of climate change, study warns

Traditional legal systems around the world are increasingly ill-equipped to cope with the fast-moving impact of climate change on communities, new research warns. Courts and authorities that control planning and local services must follow rigid rules that are based on people's...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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Fungal highways are vast, yet hidden underground—new study

Beneath our feet lie some of the largest living organisms on Earth. Fungi are mostly invisible and largely overlooked, but they help sustain the ecosystems and food systems that we depend on every day.

The big picture: Fungal highways are vast, yet hidden underground—new study — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Fabolous Teases Knicks-Themed ‘Spend Dat’ Remix

The Brooklyn rapper dropped an impressive verse incorporating every Knicks starter, while also shouting out each of the five boroughs.

Why it matters: Fabolous Teases Knicks-Themed ‘Spend Dat’ Remix shows where the music business is headed.

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Kogonada’s Sundance Pic ‘Zi’ Starring Haley Lu Richardson Lands At Grasshopper Film

EXCLUSIVE: Grasshopper Film has taken the North American distribution rights to Kogonada’s new movie zi, which world premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival. A fall theatrical release is in the works. The sci-fi/supernatural pic stars Michelle Mao, Haley Lu R...

Why it matters: Kogonada’s Sundance Pic ‘Zi’ Starring Haley Lu Richardson... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Children learn life lessons from movies like Moana

Children not only enjoy watching movies like Moana, but also learn lessons from them and apply those lessons to their own lives. That is the conclusion reached by communication scientists at Radboud University. For example, a movie can inspire children not to give up, to work ...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Inside APOS 2026: AI, Microdramas and the Future of Asian Streaming Take Center Stage in Bali

The chiefs of Asia-Pacific operations for Netflix, Prime Video, Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will share a stage at APOS 2026, as the annual summit convenes June 16-18 in Bali. The four executives – Netflix VP of content for APAC excluding India Minyoung Kim, Prime Vi...

Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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All of Bad Bunny’s Surprise Guests at His Madrid Residency

From Myke Towers to Young Miko and more, these are the artists who performed alongside Benito at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Billboard reports: All of Bad Bunny’s Surprise Guests at His... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Best Apple Watch for 2026

The all-out splurge, the killer deal, or the Goldilocks middle ground. We've tested every Apple Watch to help you land you perfect match.

CNET reports: Best Apple Watch for 2026 — this could change how developers build software.

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The Southeast Asia 500 has a new engine: Vietnam

Thailand and Indonesia have the most companies on the list. But Vietnam is responsible for roughly a quarter of this year's total revenue growth.

The big picture: The Southeast Asia 500 has a new engine:... — reflects a broader economic trend.

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What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates

Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?

The big picture: What one country's experiment says about attempts to... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Oliver Stone’s New Movie ‘White Lies’ Adds Stephanie Suganami

EXCLUSIVE: We’ve learned that Oliver Stone’s new movie White Lies has cast actress and social entrepreneur Stephanie Suganami. She joins a cast that includes Josh Hartnett, Leila George, Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe, Ellen Barkin, Homer Gere and Yvonne Chapman. As we previous...

Why it matters: Oliver Stone’s New Movie ‘White Lies’ Adds Stephanie... is generating industry buzz.

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Brazil catchment models reveal opposite climate impacts on Amazon and Cerrado soils

A comparative modeling study of two Brazilian rain catchments suggests that climate change will have contrasting effects on future soil erosion in the Amazon and Cerrado. The findings have implications for land management in both biomes in the coming decades.

The big picture: Brazil catchment models reveal opposite climate impacts on... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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How plants rush energy to injured tissues to help them heal

A new study finds that plants respond to injury by actively redirecting sugars to damaged tissues, helping fuel the regeneration process. Using a fluorescent sensor to track sugar movement in living plants, researchers have discovered that wounds trigger a localized shift in e...

Phys.org reports: How plants rush energy to injured tissues to... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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9to5Mac Daily: June 15, 2026 – More iOS 27 features and changes

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on....

9to5Mac reports: 9to5Mac Daily: June 15, 2026 – More iOS... — this could change how developers build software.

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Bacteria reveal 'glue' protein that fastens antibiotic-resistant outer membrane to cell wall

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame and collaborators have discovered a key process in how the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria attaches to the cell wall, advancing the understanding of how these bacteria frequently develop resistance to antibiotics.

Phys.org reports: Bacteria reveal 'glue' protein that fastens antibiotic-resistant outer... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Climate compensation isn't always enough for landowners

At first glance, it looks like a simple calculation. The state offers compensation. The climate demands action. Low-lying soils must be restored as wetlands. Yet landowners hesitate. According to anthropologist and Ph.D. student Kasper Krabbe from the Department of Agroecology...

The big picture: Climate compensation isn't always enough for landowners — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Franchise Glams Up Past $1 Billion At Worldwide Box Office

Just before Disney breaks all kinds of records this weekend with Pixar’s Toy Story 5, it can celebrate taking 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada franchise past the $1 billion mark. The sequel, now in its seventh week, counts $676 million at the global box office, with...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Eric Greenspan Believes His New Jewish Deli Is a “Culinary Multi-State Solution”

The veteran chef, restaurateur and food TV personality most recently scaled up MrBeast Burger and opened the controversial Tesla Diner in Hollywood. Now, he's broadening the traditional Ashkenazi deli with Sephardic and Mizrahi flavors.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Eric Greenspan Believes His New Jewish Deli Is... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 16

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1101 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 16 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 16 — could define this era of music.

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Digital tools reveal hidden extinctions as AI reshapes global conservation

In a seismic shift since Kew's inaugural State of the World report 10 years ago, the sixth State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, published June 16, 2026, brings together expertise from more than 400 scientists across 40 countries to explore how new technology is transf...

Why it matters: Digital tools reveal hidden extinctions as AI reshapes... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Mark Hamill Joins Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal’ For Season 3 As [Spoiler’s] Father

Emmy winner Mark Hamill (Star Wars) is joining the recurring cast of Peacock and Sony Pictures Television’s video game TV adaptation Twisted Metal, for Season 3. Deadline can reveal exclusively that Hamill will play Pope Charlie Kane, the leader of the Eastern Sovereignty and ...

Why it matters: Mark Hamill Joins Peacock’s ‘Twisted Metal’ For Season... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok Minis With 20 Originals

RisingJoy has launched RJOY, a direct-to-consumer microdrama streaming service, initially available to audiences in the U.S. and Japan via TikTok Minis, the in-app feature that enables access to vertical content. The launch was revealed by Cassandra Yang, CEO and co-founder of...

Variety reports: RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Frederik Oldenburg Makes ‘Love Island USA’ Debut To Host Challenge Tied To Telemundo & Peacock’s World Cup Coverage

Frederik Oldenburg made an appearance on Love Island USA Season 8 on Sunday night’s episode to host a game tied to the 2026 World Cup. The dating series streams on Peacock, home of the FIFA soccer tournament in Spanish via Telemundo. Oldenburg is one of Telemundo Deportes’ bro...

The big picture: Frederik Oldenburg Makes ‘Love Island USA’ Debut To... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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New imaging technique measures single scramblase proteins, revealing lipid transport rates

A new single-protein analysis technique gives researchers an unprecedented ability to study proteins called scramblases, which have critical roles in biology. The development of the new technique, in a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and Ruhr University Bo...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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International surrogates recruited on social media face emotional control in Georgia's booming childbirth market

Since 2022, Georgia's surrogacy industry has boomed, with oversubscribed clinics now recruiting women from across Central Asia via Instagram and TikTok. New research conducted at the University of Oxford's Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) provides unprecedented...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.

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CFTC chair Selig defends decision to approve ‘perps’ in U.S.

Michael Selig said that incumbents will always fear the future, but it's important to develop the new asset class domestically rather than only offshore.

CNBC reports: CFTC chair Selig defends decision to approve ‘perps’... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.

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‘Wonder Man’ Co-Creator Destin Daniel Cretton On “Fun” Season 2, ‘Shang-Chi 2’ & ‘Spider-Man’s Future – Crew Call Podcast

Think of it as the anti-Barry, or at least the more serious, grounded version. More than a being your run-of-the-mill Marvel Studios/Disney+ series, Wonder Man is an ode to the L.A. struggling actor and the current entertainment industry. The show’s concept stemmed from Shang-...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Sakana AI Commercializes AB-MCTS in Sakana Marlin, an Enterprise Agent Generating Up to 100-Page Research Reports With Slides

Sakana AI's first commercial product runs autonomously for up to eight hours per task. It returns multi-page reports and slides, built on AB-MCTS and AI Scientist workflows. The post Sakana AI Commercializes AB-MCTS in Sakana Marlin, an Enterprise Agent Generating Up to 100-Pa...

MarkTechPost reports: Sakana AI Commercializes AB-MCTS in Sakana Marlin, an... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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Beyond frozen snapshots, protein 'breathing' comes into view with combined imaging methods

Advances in structural biology have allowed scientists to determine molecular structures with atomic-level detail, sometimes yielding static snapshots that do not reflect the dynamism of proteins. However, these motions are often crucial for biological function. Researchers fr...

Why it matters: Beyond frozen snapshots, protein 'breathing' comes into view... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Emmy Predictions: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an Overdue Vince Gilligan Lead the Field

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. T...

Why it matters: Emmy Predictions: Directing — ‘Beef,’ ‘Hacks’ and an... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With Reprise-Warner; Motown Announces HBCU Internship Program; Republic and Ziza Launch Label

Los Angeles quartet the Linda Lindas, who first captured national attention as teenagers (or pre-teenagers) in 2018, have signed with Reprise-Warner Records and celebrated by releasing the new single and video “Burning Out,” likely a precursor to a third album from the group. ...

Variety reports: Music Industry Moves: The Linda Lindas Sign With... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Ian McKellen Roasted Trump on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set by Shouting ‘Mar-a-Lago!’ When Told to Hate What Magneto Is Destroying

Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he channeled his fury for Donald Trump during an action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” in which the 87-year-old actor returns as his iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto. The film’s directors, the Russo ...

Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton Set for Bipartisan July 4th Concert After Trump State Fair Debacle

Organizer America250 is a bipartisan group established a decade before Trump's Freedom 250. Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton Set for Bipartisan July 4th Concert After Trump State Fair Debacle Eddie Fu

Why it matters: Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton Set for Bipartisan July... reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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‘The Daily Show’ Star Jordan Klepper on What He’s Learned About Americans From Doing His ‘Fingers the Pulse’ Specials: ‘Cultural Norms Have Shifted Pretty Drastically’

Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” star Jordan Klepper has now produced seven of his “Fingers the Pulse” specials, with another one on the way. And if there’s anything he’s learned from his time out in the field, it’s that Americans love to talk to people with a camera. “When y...

Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Only 10 viral particles cause H5N1 avian flu infection in cows

Just 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu that caused hundreds of influenza outbreaks in U.S. dairy cattle can cause infection in cows, a new study shows. The research also hints at why the outbreaks have confounded scientists, farmers and livestock handlers hoping to conta...

Why it matters: Only 10 viral particles cause H5N1 avian flu... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Why Dan Levy Felt The Draw Back To Sibling Dynamics With ‘Big Mistakes’

When Schitt’s Creekended in 2020, many wondered what its creator, actor and writer Dan Levy would do next. “When you do something for so long and it touches people in such meaningful ways, you’re left thinking, ‘Who am I? What do I want?’” says Levy, who has since made his dir...

Why it matters: Why Dan Levy Felt The Draw Back To... could reshape the box office conversation.

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New York Knicks Stars Karl-Anthony Towns & OG Anunoby Set Visits To ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

New York Knicks stars Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby will visit NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers this week to celebrate the team’s championship victory. Towns will mark his second interview on Late Night Tuesday, June 16. He previously appeared as a guest on January 6. Anu...

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amfAR to Honor Artist Marina Abramović (EXCLUSIVE)

This year’s amfAR Venezia benefit gala will honor renowned conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramović. The sixth annual event returns to Venice, Italy, on Sept. 6.  “It is an honor to recognize the humanitarian impact of Marina Abramović’s work and philanthropy in Veni...

Variety reports: amfAR to Honor Artist Marina Abramović (EXCLUSIVE) — this is generating industry buzz.

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DOJ seizes CFAKE, SOCFAKE deepfake nude sites under TAKE IT DOWN Act

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday that it has seized the CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com websites, which allegedly hosted nonconsensual AI-generated nude images and videos of women, in what appears to be the first publicly announced domain seizure under the TAKE IT DOW...

BleepingComputer reports: DOJ seizes CFAKE, SOCFAKE deepfake nude sites under... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.

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Super Mario Lego Sets Are Up To 30% Off At Amazon

Numerous Lego Super Mario and Mario Kart sets are on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, saving you as much as 30% off the MSRP price. The sale includes big price cuts on sets like the Mario Kart Standard Kit--which is down to its all-time lowest Amazon price of $16 (was $20)--...

The big picture: Super Mario Lego Sets Are Up To 30%... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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David Boreanaz On Son Jaden’s Role In ‘The Rockford Files’ Pilot & A Special Keepsake From James Garner’s Daughter

David Boreanaz has revealed that his son Jaden appears in the pilot of NBC’s The Rockford Files, and roughed him up along the way. The actor has also spoken about how James Garner’s daughter Gigi gifted him one of the late star’s sets of worry beads after he took on the iconic...

Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never about an AI jailbreak

The Trump administration's decision that forced Anthropic to pull its latest cybersecurity models could be reactionary, retaliatory, or both, but the message is clear: The AI industry isn't immune from U.S. government interference.

TechCrunch reports: The US government’s Anthropic models ban was never... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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A star's death throes involve a lot of kicking

When stars like our sun age, they puff up into red giants. Their bubbling outer mass gradually escapes into space, and their remaining cores contract into white dwarfs. Since most stars end their lives this way, the universe is teeming with white dwarfs. A new study from Calte...

Phys.org reports: A star's death throes involve a lot of... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Global uncertainty is the new normal. Here's why institutional legitimacy and resilience are crucial

The world has never had more data, more models or more economists. It has rarely felt more out of control. Uncertainty, not risk, has become the defining condition of our era. Central bankers invoke it. Political leaders use it to defer decisions and justify extraordinary ones...

The big picture: Global uncertainty is the new normal. Here's why... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition apparently spotted at retail for Nintendo Switch 2

Just when we thought that we had run out of ways for Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition to be leaked on Nintendo Switch 2, another one comes our way. The latest leak comes from Reddit user conis-4, who apparently works at Walmart. This person claims that Sonic Frontiers: Defi...

Nintendo Everything reports: Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition apparently spotted at retail... — this signals what players want next.

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Hundreds Of Books Are On Sale In Amazon’s Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale

Amazon's massive Buy Two, Get One Free sale is back as an early Prime Day deal just in time to stock up your summer reading list. To take advantage of this deal, add three eligible books to your cart; you'll then receive a discount on the lowest-priced item at checkout. Most e...

Why it matters: Hundreds Of Books Are On Sale In Amazon’s... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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West Wilson Leaves ‘Summer House’ for Season 11 After Contract Not Renewed

West Wilson won’t be returning for “Summer House” Season 11 when the Bravo show begins filming in the Hamptons in early July, a source has confirmed. His contract has not been renewed. After delivering its most-watched season ever — propelled by an intra-cast scandal that put ...

Variety reports: West Wilson Leaves ‘Summer House’ for Season 11... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Abstract algebra unlocks distinguishable states for quantum systems

Researchers around the world are racing to develop new quantum-based systems for sensing, communication, computing and control that have the promise of outperforming traditional systems. Creating stable, measurable, distinguishable quantum states—which would be the heart of an...

Phys.org reports: Abstract algebra unlocks distinguishable states for quantum systems — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again.

Algal blooms have hit the site, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, after a $14.2 million repair project.

The big picture: Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again. — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Chandra reveals flickering supernova remnants in M83 over 14 years

The aftermath of a supernova, a stellar explosion, is usually a slowly fading cloud of hot gas. So when astronomers pointed NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory at the nearby galaxy Messier 83 (M83), they did not expect to find a population of supernova remnants, or the debris fro...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Digital platforms are making it more difficult to focus, read and even engage in democracy

Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year, "brain rot," refers to the loss of intelligence or critical thinking skills due to the overconsumption of specific types of content, most often in the digital sphere. A Binghamton University doctoral student has published findings that help expl...

Phys.org reports: Digital platforms are making it more difficult to... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Best Laptop for College Students: Top Laptops for School in 2026

It's next to impossible to attend high school or college without a laptop. Here are my favorite laptops that I've tested and reviewed for student budgets.

CNET reports: Best Laptop for College Students: Top Laptops for... — this could change how developers build software.

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Double Fine, Ninja Theory, And More Reportedly Trying To Spin Off From Xbox Game Studios

Earlier today, word broke that Microsoft is reportedly planning to close Compulsion Games--the studio behind South of Midnight, We Happy Few, and Contrast--as part of a larger round of layoffs and studio closures. Now, there's word that a handful of Xbox Studios' smaller devel...

GameSpot reports: Double Fine, Ninja Theory, And More Reportedly Trying... — this signals what players want next.

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Super Farming Boy launch trailer – action-puzzle farming sim lands on Nintendo Switch

LemonChili Soft put Super Farming Boy on Nintendo Switch this past week, and to celebrate, the official launch trailer has come in. The new title offers action-puzzle farming sim featuring chain reactions and combos. A ton of details can be found in the following description: ...

Why it matters: Super Farming Boy launch trailer – action-puzzle farming... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Obsession Director Would Be Up For A Video Game Movie

Filmmaker Curry Barker is on top of the world right now thanks to the success of his horror movie Obsession. It's made more than $220 million against a reported $750,000 budget, and everyone wants to know what he's going to do next. He is making a new Texas Chainsaw Massac...

GameSpot reports: Obsession Director Would Be Up For A Video... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought

The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.

BBC Business reports: SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought — this hints at where the money is moving.

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Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts

Your public Facebook posts could help inform AI-generated results in Meta's new AI Mode. When you search on Facebook, the "AI Mode" option will appear alongside the usual search modes like "People" and "Marketplace." It's one of several new AI features Meta is rolling out star...

Why it matters: Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info... is one to watch for the industry.

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Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory

Xbox is closing down Ninja Theory, the studio behind the Hellblade series, a source tells The Verge. Staffers were told on a call on Monday about the closure, but they are hoping the studio will find a buyer. The closure comes as "several" Xbox studios at Microsoft, including ...

The Verge reports: Xbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja Theory — this could change how developers build software.

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America 250’s July 4th Celebration Will Be Another Trump Rally

Following his $60 million UFC birthday bash, the president announced that he will be treating the nation to a speech and some of his favorite songs on Independence Day

Rolling Stone reports: America 250’s July 4th Celebration Will Be Another... — this could define this era of music.

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Xbox executives depart while Compulsion Games shuts down

The head of Xbox Game Studios departed the company just hours before Xbox shut down its Compulsion Games subsidiary.

Why it matters: Xbox executives depart while Compulsion Games shuts down could change how developers build software.

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Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower well-being, even when incomes are similar

New research is shedding light on how comparing ourselves to others affects happiness and life satisfaction. Led by McGill University researchers, the study shows that people who feel worse off financially than their peers are more likely to report signs of languishing, even w...

Phys.org reports: Feeling poorer than peers linked to lower well-being,... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Gemini suddenly can’t make calls on Android and Android Auto for some

The transition to Gemini on Android Auto has been a bit rough for a number of reasons, but a current bug has left some users unable to make calls due to a strange error, and it’s not just an issue behind the wheel.

9to5Google reports: Gemini suddenly can’t make calls on Android and... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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