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  1. Scientists found an early depression clue hidden in children’s eyesScienceDaily
  2. ‘Love Island USA’ Pays Tribute To EP James Barker After Death During Season 8 FilmingDeadline
  3. Not Interested: Netflix Denies Pursuing Lionsgate As M&A Heats Up, AgainDeadline
  4. SpaceX options debut signals 'expensive' and 'dangerous' bets, strategist saysCNBC
  5. 10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connectedScienceDaily
  6. Are alien probes hiding in our backyard? A new study says we've barely lookedPhys.org
  7. My Little Puppy will have a Nintendo Switch physical release in Asia with English support, pre-orders openNintendo Everything
  8. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firmBBC Business
  9. Switzerland map reveals ground light and shade in 10-meter detailPhys.org
  10. Technical factors are adding fuel to SpaceX's meme stock fireCNBC

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Scientists found an early depression clue hidden in children’s eyes

Depression appears to change what children notice in the faces around them, but the effect depends on family history. Kids with a higher inherited risk became more focused on sadness, while lower-risk children lost some of their natural attention to happy expressions.

The big picture: Scientists found an early depression clue hidden in... — opens new research frontiers.

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‘Love Island USA’ Pays Tribute To EP James Barker After Death During Season 8 Filming

James Barker, an executive producer on Love Island USA, died last week, and the Peacock series paid tribute to him on tonight’s episode. Following the recoupling episode on Tuesday, June 16, a tribute to the late Barker appeared before the next episode of the dating series was...

Why it matters: ‘Love Island USA’ Pays Tribute To EP James... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Not Interested: Netflix Denies Pursuing Lionsgate As M&A Heats Up, Again

Shares of Lionsgate surged 14% Tuesday on merger chatter, then fell after-hours as Netflix shot down speculation that it was eyeing the standalone studio. “Netflix is not interested and is not pursuing Lionsgate,” a spokesperson for the giant streamer said bluntly. Lionsgate S...

Why it matters: Not Interested: Netflix Denies Pursuing Lionsgate As M&A... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected

Diabetes and dementia appear to be closely intertwined, with each condition potentially influencing the other. Problems with insulin and glucose can affect the brain’s energy supply, increase inflammation, and damage blood vessels linked to memory loss. Researchers are also fi...

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

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Are alien probes hiding in our backyard? A new study says we've barely looked

Even at this early stage in our spacefaring age, humanity has already begun sending probes that will eventually reach other solar systems, even if that was not their original intention. Five robotic explorers—Pioneer 10 and 11, Voyager 1 and 2, and New Horizons—are all on esca...

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

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My Little Puppy will have a Nintendo Switch physical release in Asia with English support, pre-orders open

My Little Puppy saw a digital-only launch on Nintendo Switch when it debuted a couple of weeks ago, but a physical release has now been revealed for Asia. Fans can choose between a standard copy and a deluxe edition. With the latter, you’ll get a double sided photo card, handk...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Switzerland map reveals ground light and shade in 10-meter detail

Researchers have calculated light levels at the ground surface across Switzerland to within 10 meters, in both open and forested areas. The model even simulates the shadows cast by individual trees.

Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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‘Give Me a Call Back, HBO’: Why Brittany Allen Submitted Herself for an Emmy as a Dying Cancer Patient on ‘The Pitt’ After the Network Ignored Her Calls

“Give me a call back, HBO!”  Brittany Allen says with a smile, on a Zoom call from the Pasadena backyard where she lives with her husband and raises their 3-year-old son. The cable network hasn’t been in touch since she learned, through her now-former publicist, that she would...

The big picture: ‘Give Me a Call Back, HBO’: Why Brittany... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 5 Premiere Week Viewership Down 30% As Netflix Takes Wait & See Approach To Renewal

For many of its established series, Netflix commissions writers rooms for another cycle ahead of the upcoming season’s debut to get a jump on production in the event of renewal. The streamer is taking a more cautious approach with Sweet Magnolias, which launched its fifth seas...

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

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Dark biodiversity helps solve Darwin's 160-year-old puzzle

An international research team, which included University of Tartu visiting doctoral student Wen-Gang Zhang and Professor of Botany Meelis Pärtel, has found a new solution to one of ecology's long-standing controversies—Darwin's naturalization conundrum, which addresses the qu...

The big picture: Dark biodiversity helps solve Darwin's 160-year-old puzzle — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste and could add value to existing crops

An RMIT University innovation uses ultrasound to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, identifying a potential new use for vegetable scraps. The process could help food manufacturers turn vegetable waste into protein ingredients, reducing waste and adding val...

Why it matters: Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste and could... advances our understanding of the world.

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Sony’s Crunchyroll to Expand in Taiwan and South Korea

Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini unveiled the plans at Bali's APOS conference — Taiwan this summer, South Korea later in 2026 — as Sony Group's breakout speciality streamer continues to add markets with booming interest in anime.

Why it matters: Sony’s Crunchyroll to Expand in Taiwan and South... is generating industry buzz.

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‘Summer House: The Aftermath’: Lindsay Tells Amanda to Save Herself “From the Sinking Ship That West Is”: “Be the Rose on the Titanic”

The meat of the bonus episode came from Lindsay Hubbard and Amanda Batula’s sit-down, where the ‘In The City’ stars got to the meat of why Amanda fell for West Wilson.

Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Summer House: The Aftermath’: Lindsay Tells Amanda to... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Inside ‘Summer House: The Aftermath,’ Whether Bravo Protects Amanda Batula and Why Ciara Miller Is the ‘Future’ of the Show (EXCLUSIVE)

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Summer House: The Aftermath,” streaming on Peacock as of June 17. The already top-tier 10th season of Bravo’s “Summer House” became a zeitgeist sensation this spring when a scandalous romance between two of its cast members — ...

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

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Asia-Pacific Screen Economy Races Toward $200 Billion as Monetization Gap Defines the Decade

The Asia-Pacific screen economy is projected to reach $179 billion in 2026 and $200 billion by 2031 – but the story behind those numbers is one of structural reallocation rather than headline growth, Media Partners Asia executive director Vivek Couto told the APOS 2026 confere...

The big picture: Asia-Pacific Screen Economy Races Toward $200 Billion as... — is generating industry buzz.

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Crunchyroll To Expand In Taiwan & South Korea Through Localized Services, Community-Building – APOS

Crunchyroll is planning to expand its presence in Taiwan and South Korea through investment in content, localization, marketing and community. The news emerged during Crunchyroll President Rahul Purini’s fireside chat at the APOS conference today. While outlining the platform’...

Deadline reports: Crunchyroll To Expand In Taiwan & South Korea... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Bandai Namco Launches Animation Short Film Project With Talent Behind ‘Akira’ & Oscar-Nominated ‘Possessions’

EXCLUSIVE: Japan’s Bandai Namco Filmworks is teaming with six leading animation studios on short film project, Pursuing The Future, to showcase the latest technologies and creative ideas in Japanese animation.  Led by Sunrise Studios, the project brings together six original 3...

Deadline reports: Bandai Namco Launches Animation Short Film Project With... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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‘Toy Story 5’ Isn’t Horsing Around: Pixar Movie Saddling Up For Record Franchise Opening Of $275M WW – Box Office Preview

We’ve seen Woody’s origins tale in Toy Story 2, Buzz Lightyear’s in spinoff Lightyear and all the toys nearly getting incinerated in Toy Story 3, but the fifth time around, it’s Jessie’s story. In an already-vibrant summer marketplace that’s at nearly $1.6 billion in North Ame...

Deadline reports: ‘Toy Story 5’ Isn’t Horsing Around: Pixar Movie... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Rethinking plant photoprotection: New insights into antenna protein CP26

Plants must carefully strike a balance between harvesting sunlight to fuel photosynthesis and protecting themselves from light damage. Part of this balancing act is performed by antenna proteins that are bound to light-harvesting molecules inside plant chloroplasts. Mostly kno...

Why it matters: Rethinking plant photoprotection: New insights into antenna protein... advances our understanding of the world.

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Q&A: Boosting NASA's Swift Observatory to support continued space observation

NASA's "rapid-response" space telescope is slowly falling out of orbit, but a daring mission this summer could allow the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to continue scanning the sky for many more years to come. In the first mission of its kind, a spacecraft will launch from Ear...

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

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The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final “Calculating Infinity” Shows with Original Vocalist Dimitri Minakakis

The run of fall dates will wrap up with an appearance on the Headbangers Boat cruise. The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final “Calculating Infinity” Shows with Original Vocalist Dimitri Minakakis Chris Coplan

The big picture: The Dillinger Escape Plan Announce Final “Calculating Infinity”... — is making waves across platforms.

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America 250 Events List: How Hollywood & Others Are Saying, “Happy Birthday!”

President Trump’s roster of performers for a now-canceled event on the National Mall has fallen apart, but there is still a wide range of events and unique celebrations planned by major entertainment entities. Take a look at the list below for an updated sampling. CURRENT & ON...

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

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How to Build Memory-Efficient Transformers with xFormers Using Packed Sequences, GQA, ALiBi, SwiGLU, and Causal Attention

We implement xFormers, a practical toolkit for fast, memory-efficient Transformer models on GPUs. We validate memory-efficient attention against a standard implementation, then compare speed and memory across sequence lengths. We work through causal masking, packed variable-le...

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this raises questions about AI's role.

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The First Official KPop Demon Hunters Lego Set Launches Soon

Lego K-Pop Demon Hunters: Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird (825 pieces) $70 | Releases August 1 Preorder at Lego Store It's been about a year since KPop Demon Hunters made its big debut on Netflix, and it's hard to say what people love...

The big picture: The First Official KPop Demon Hunters Lego Set... — is generating hype in the community.

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‘Girls Like Girls’ Review: Hayley Kiyoko Makes a Warmly Assured Directorial Debut, Awash in Adolescent Melancholy and Yearning

The adaptation trail of “Girls Like Girls” is an unusual one. In 2015, pop singer Hayley Kiyoko released her hyper-catchy song of the same name, bringing a plainly worded statement of lesbian desire — “girls like girls like boys do” — into the viral mainstream, with an accompa...

The big picture: ‘Girls Like Girls’ Review: Hayley Kiyoko Makes a... — is generating industry buzz.

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Vertical marine heat wave study offers classification scheme for coastal resource management

Marine heat waves (MHWs) are events characterized by prolonged warm coastal and ocean conditions with wide-ranging impacts on ecosystem health and associated industries. While research on MHWs has historically relied on surface-water data from satellite observations and buoy r...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.

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‘Girls Like Girls’ Review: Hayley Kiyoko’s Confident Feature Debut Captures the Giddy Thrills and Crushing Devastations of First Love

Zach Braff co-stars in the coming-of-age drama about two teenage girls who fall for each other over the summer break, inspired by Kiyoko's own 2015 song of the same title.

Why it matters: ‘Girls Like Girls’ Review: Hayley Kiyoko’s Confident Feature... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Prison Release Date Has Been Moved Up, Again

The rap mogul is serving 50 months for Mann Act violations as his attorneys attempt to have his conviction after a split verdict overturned because they say the judge overstepped in sentencing.

Why it matters: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Prison Release Date Has Been... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Best Handheld Fans and Wearable Fans (2026)

Whether you’re at a festival, tennis match, or wedding, these hand fans and wearable cooling devices will make the heat way more bearable.

Wired reports: Best Handheld Fans and Wearable Fans (2026) — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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AI can clone your voice. Why that's powerful—and dangerous

Using artificial intelligence, scammers can duplicate someone's voice with just seconds of audio, says the University of Cincinnati's Kimberly Hyun. Impostor scams are one of the most common forms of fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

The big picture: AI can clone your voice. Why that's powerful—and... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Intensive nickel mining has transformed microbial biodiversity of Thio Lagoon in New Caledonia

A study carried out by scientists from Ifremer, IRD, the universities of Western Brittany (UBO) and Bordeaux, CNRS, and the University of Tartu (Estonia) reveals the impact of nickel mining on the coastal ecosystems of New Caledonia. Published in the journal Communications Ear...

The big picture: Intensive nickel mining has transformed microbial biodiversity of... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Stanley Cup Final Scores Largest TV Audience Since 2019

The six-game series, won by the Carolina Hurricanes, finishes well ahead of the past two times ABC has aired the NHL's championship series.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Stanley Cup Final Scores Largest TV Audience Since... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Webb and Hubble reveal the history of a relic of Milky Way's formation

Researchers using two of humanity's most powerful observatories—NASA's James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes—have definitively shown that Terzan 5 is not a globular star cluster, as it was once classified, offering new insight into how galaxies like our own form and evolve ov...

Why it matters: Webb and Hubble reveal the history of a... advances our understanding of the world.

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Report reveals how digital tools are transforming biodiversity crisis response

Scientists who study plant physiology and evolution have a new tool in their toolkit: a machine learning algorithm that can scan digital plant specimen collections and quickly measure leaf size and thickness.

Why it matters: Report reveals how digital tools are transforming biodiversity... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Cotton's roots traced to Yucatan Peninsula, where wild gene pool runs deepest

There's nothing like this in nature, Jonathan Wendel said as he showed a visitor in his Bessey Hall office the long white puffs billowing from a cotton boll—the protective flower capsule of the plant cultivated by humans for thousands of years. In the wild, cotton bolls are fa...

The big picture: Cotton's roots traced to Yucatan Peninsula, where wild... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘Reclaim the Flag’ Director Alexis Bittar on Why Some People Were Too ‘Nervous’ to Be in Doc About LGBTQ Community’s Relationship to the American Flag

Alexis Bittar is reclaiming the American flag. So much so that the celebrity jewelry designer and filmmaker has one hanging outside the Brooklyn home he shares with his husband and their three kids. “I love it,” Bittar tells me. “I bought some Gay Pride flags, but I haven’t pu...

The big picture: ‘Reclaim the Flag’ Director Alexis Bittar on Why... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Knicks’ Historic Title Run Scores Best NBA Finals Audience Since 1998

The New York Knicks’ historic NBA championship run drove some of the biggest television audiences the league Finals has seen in decades. Saturday’s Game 5 averaged 24.5M viewers across ABC and ESPN, per Nielsen Big Data + Panel, marking the most-watched NBA Finals game since 1...

The big picture: Knicks’ Historic Title Run Scores Best NBA Finals... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Santa Cruz trail study reveals how mountain lions and outdoor recreation can safely share spaces

California's iconic Santa Cruz Mountains are an outdoor recreation wonderland. With a world-class network of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails, they draw millions of visitors each year from neighboring Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Francisco and San Mateo counties.

Phys.org reports: Santa Cruz trail study reveals how mountain lions... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Breaking Down the Morrissey-est Moments on The Smiths’ The Queen Is Dead for Its 40th Anniversary

A track-by-track breakdown of the celebrated album's most "Morrissey" lyrics, from "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" to "Bigmouth Strikes Again." Breaking Down the Morrissey-est Moments on The Smiths’ The Queen Is Dead for Its 40th Anniversary Bryn Rich

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Where To Preorder All 12 Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets

Lego Pokemon Smart Play: All-in-One Playsets 12 interactive playsets with sound and light effects launch August 1. Preorder at Amazon View at other stores Preorder at Best Buy ...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1824 on June 17

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1824 on June 17 appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1824 on... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Quantum hyperdimensional computing can work 500 times faster than other methods

Cleveland Clinic researchers are unlocking quantum computing's full potential through the creation of a new computing paradigm inspired by the human brain. Fabio Cumbo, Ph.D., research associate in the lab of Daniel Blankenberg, Ph.D., associate staff, Computational Life Scien...

Why it matters: Quantum hyperdimensional computing can work 500 times faster... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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New national publication gives teachers guidance on AI in the classroom

With artificial intelligence tools available on every phone, laptop and tablet, higher education has struggled to implement consistent recommendations for how and when AI can be used. A new national guide seeks to change that.

Phys.org reports: New national publication gives teachers guidance on AI... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Cramer's lightning round: Buy Cava

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.

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What Hollywood Can Teach Harvard

Tinseltown titans from 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner to the cast of 'Veep' recently flocked to the Institute of Politics in Cambridge to educate future leaders on the art of storytelling.

Hollywood Reporter reports: What Hollywood Can Teach Harvard — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Random deformation lets glassy materials store precise mechanical memories, simulations reveal

Amorphous materials such as glass are solids whose internal structure lacks a repeating pattern. Their molecules are arranged in a random and irregular way. Surprisingly, these disordered materials can "remember" past mechanical experiences; that is, the way they respond to a ...

Phys.org reports: Random deformation lets glassy materials store precise mechanical... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Remy Voice Actor Patton Oswalt Wants to Do ‘Ratatouille 2’ but It Can’t Be a ‘Money Grab’: A Lot of Sequels Are ‘Inorganic’

Pixar is back in theaters this month with “Toy Story 5,” and the legendary animation studio is already in development on more sequels such as “Incredibles 3,” “Monsters Inc. 3” and “Coco 2.” But one hit movie Pixar has yet to franchise is “Ratatouille,” Brad Bird’s 2007 Oscar ...

Why it matters: Remy Voice Actor Patton Oswalt Wants to Do... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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My Best Jason Build In Dead By Daylight Brings Authentic Slasher Energy

Jason Voorhees is finally in Dead by Daylight. Just days after the DBD 10th-anniversary stream showed off a busy roadmap for the next year and beyond, the slasher that was unavailable for so long has finally joined the fog of DBD. I searched for the best Jason builds for DBD a...

Why it matters: My Best Jason Build In Dead By Daylight... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Cockatoos learn when touchscreen rewards 'die,' then apply rule to new contexts

For humans, death is surrounded by culture, emotion, ritual and language. But the question can be framed in a much more basic way: What would an animal have to understand in order to recognize that someone has died?

Why it matters: Cockatoos learn when touchscreen rewards 'die,' then apply... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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9to5Mac Daily: June 16, 2026 – New Screen Time and Child Safety features

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....

Why it matters: 9to5Mac Daily: June 16, 2026 – New Screen... could change how developers build software.

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Actor Turned Artist Lisa Edelstein’s Theater of Jewishness

The painter, currently voicing Naomi Schwartz on Netflix's "Long Story Short," interprets a trove of her family's old snapshots for a new museum show in L.A.

The big picture: Actor Turned Artist Lisa Edelstein’s Theater of Jewishness — is generating industry buzz.

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RNA barcoding approach reveals previously unknown virus–host relationships

An interdisciplinary team of Rice University researchers has uncovered previously unknown relationships between bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—and their bacterial hosts, offering a powerful new tool for next-generation microbiome engineering.

Phys.org reports: RNA barcoding approach reveals previously unknown virus–host relationships — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Fileless Phantom Stealer Targets Browser Credentials

In addition to executing entirely in memory, the malware's infection chain incorporates other anti-analysis techniques designed to frustrate detection.

Bottom line from Dark Reading: this underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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How Did Rush Become the Hipster Band of 2026? A New Fan’s Appreciation of Their Triumphant Forum Comeback… Aided by a Substitute Drummer Who’s Giving a ‘Fifty Something’ Group a Fresh Spark

Step (or fly) aside, Geese. Circle back later, Turnstile. Take five and go flaccid, Viagra Boys. There can only be one rock band that is unquestionably and certifiably the cool kids’ choice in 2026, and whatever indie cred the rest of you kids may carry, this town ain’t big en...

Variety reports: How Did Rush Become the Hipster Band of... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Kurt Russell Receives Crystal Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival From Princess Charlene of Monaco

Princess Charlene of Monaco presented the Crystal Nymph Award of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival to Kurt Russell on Tuesday in recognition of his “exceptional contribution to the entertainment industry and his remarkable career spanning more than six decades.” Prince Alber...

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Google officially launches Android 17

The new Android 17, Wear OS 7, and June Pixel Drop were all released by Google today.

Mashable reports: Google officially launches Android 17 — this could change how developers build software.

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Quantum lab aboard space station gets 'chilly' upgrade

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have switched on NASA's newly upgraded Cold Atom Lab, a one-of-a-kind facility designed to improve how scientists explore the fundamental workings of matter and develop new quantum technologies. By leveraging the unique environ...

The big picture: Quantum lab aboard space station gets 'chilly' upgrade — opens new research frontiers.

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AI system evaluates chemical spectra in minutes

A research team has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that proposes suitable molecular structures from the raw data of spectroscopic measurements and assesses their plausibility. The system is openly accessible and has been published in the journal Nature Commun...

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

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Juliette Binoche and Andrea Bescond Among French Entertainment Figures Backing Movement Sparked by Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna and Calling for New Law

Juliette Binoche, Andrea Bescond (“Little Tickles”), Sabrina Van Tassel (“The State of Texas vs. Melissa”), Charlotte Le Bon (“The White Lotus”), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (“Emily in Paris”) and Judith Godrèche (“Mémoire de fille”) are among a growing number of French entertai...

Why it matters: Juliette Binoche and Andrea Bescond Among French Entertainment... is generating industry buzz.

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Obama Announces All-Star Music Lineup for Opening of Presidential Library

Bruce Springsteen, U2's Bono and The Edge, Eddie Vedder, and Stevie Wonder lead the lineup. Obama Announces All-Star Music Lineup for Opening of Presidential Library Alex Young

The big picture: Obama Announces All-Star Music Lineup for Opening of... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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A flexible graphene-based neural interface can 'speak and listen' to the brain

Neural interfaces are devices that can detect or modulate neuronal activity when placed in contact with the brain. They are already used to treat various conditions related to the nervous system. However, current technologies still have limitations that can reduce their effect...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.

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World Cup tourists are obsessed with everyday America

As international fans crisscross the U.S. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they’re turning ordinary American staples into viral attractions, one Waffle House at a time.

Why it matters: World Cup tourists are obsessed with everyday America may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Diddy Gets Months Off His Prison Time, Again; Bad Boys Records Founder Initially Got Four Years For 2025 Prostitution Conviction

Sean Combs failed in his frantic efforts to secure a Get Out of Jail Free pardon from Donald Trump, but Diddy now will be exiting his cushy low-security prison in New Jersey a little earlier than expected anyhow. Sentenced to 50 months behind bars after a New York jury acquitt...

The big picture: Diddy Gets Months Off His Prison Time, Again;... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Solarpunk launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gets peaceful survival adventure game

To celebrate the launch of Solarpunk, Rokaplay and Cyberwave readied a launch trailer. We saw the peaceful survival adventure title on Nintendo Switch this week. Here’s an overview with more details about the game: Set high above the clouds in a vibrant world of floating islan...

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

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AI-based system developed to better detect toxic online content

A Concordia-led team of researchers has developed a new artificial intelligence-based method of detecting toxic online content that is faster and more accurate than existing tools. The system is designed to ensure social media platforms can reliably prevent user-generated cont...

Why it matters: AI-based system developed to better detect toxic online... opens new research frontiers.

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Security Community Slams US Ban on Exporting Mythos, Fable

An open letter signed by dozens of security experts asked the government to reverse export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models.

The big picture: Security Community Slams US Ban on Exporting Mythos,... — should prompt a review of your own security.

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Why one famous predator shrank two ways: Fossils reveal distinct growth strategies in early Permian Dimetrodon

The sail-backed predator Dimetrodon is one of the most iconic animals of the early Permian—long before dinosaurs dominated Earth. Most known species of this early relative of mammals reached large body sizes, sometimes up to 3 meters (10 feet) in length and 250 kilograms (550 ...

The big picture: Why one famous predator shrank two ways: Fossils... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘Shrek 5’ Teaser Trailer Offers The Film’s First Plot Reveals

For the first time in 16 years, Shrek and Donkey are setting out on a new adventure. And now, thanks to a just-released teaser trailer, we’re getting a sense of what that adventure will entail. Plot points for Shrek 5 have been kept quiet, but the teaser indicates the film inv...

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

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‘I’ve Never Seen This Level of Unity’: Wu-Tang Clan, Fat Joe, Chuck D and More NYC Rappers Celebrate the Knicks’ Championship Win

It’s June 10, 2026, and RZA, the leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, is reading the room — a really big room. The Wu’s many members have once again joined forces to rock Madison Square Garden, but this is no ordinary hometown concert. The newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member...

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

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Hugh Jackman & Elizabeth Banks Narrated Documentary ‘Mighty Mary’ Acquired By Republic Pictures

EXCLUSIVE: Republic Pictures has picked up the Hugh Jackman and Elizabeth Banks narrated documentary Mighty Mary from award-winning filmmaker and Olympian Mary Mazzio and Skydance Sports. The pic chronicles the first all-women’s sailing team to compete for the America’s Cup. T...

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

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Naoki Hamaguchi explains why Final Fantasy 7 Revelation has that subtitle even if the game's central theme is "Resolve"

When Final Fantasy 7 Remake part two was officially revealed to be titled Rebirth, an immediate question arose for pretty much everyone: what will part three be called? That question has persisted since Rebirth came out, with way too many people suggesting Reunion despite the ...

The big picture: Naoki Hamaguchi explains why Final Fantasy 7 Revelation... — may set a new standard for the genre.

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WhatsApp working on yet another ephemeral feature on iOS

A few weeks ago, a WhatsApp beta build revealed work on disappearing messages that vanish after they’re read. Now, WhatsApp is developing another ephemeral messaging feature. Here are the details.

Why it matters: WhatsApp working on yet another ephemeral feature on... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Chemists uncover new metal carbene radical cross-coupling by merging two catalytic cycles

In an effort to open the door to new and useful products, chemistry researchers are on the continual lookout for processes that unlock important molecules and the bonds that can put them together. Such is the case for UC Santa Barbara chemistry professor Yang Yang, who builds ...

Phys.org reports: Chemists uncover new metal carbene radical cross-coupling by... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for June 20th, 2026 | Billboard Latin

Jay Wheeler’s “De Lejitos” slips a spot in the top 10, and Omar Courtz is back into the top 10, but can he take No. 1 from Bad Bunny? Narrator: Here’s the Billboard Hot Latin Songs top 10 for the week dated June 20: “Koko” bounces back to No. 10, “De Lejitos” eases down to […]

Billboard reports: Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown for... — this taps into a cultural moment.

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You Can Grab The Nintendo Switch 2 For Just $434 For A Limited Time

Nintendo Switch 2 Woot Deal $434 with coupon code (was $449) See at Woot The Nintendo Switch 2 hasn't seen many discounts since it launched--in fact, it's set to get more expensive when the base price jumps from $449 to $500 start...

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‘Stargirl’ Lead Brec Bassinger Among 2026 UCLA Professional Programs Winners In Screenwriting

EXCLUSIVE: Stargirl and Final Destination Bloodlines actor Brec Bassinger was among the winners of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s Professional Programs 2026 writing competition. The event showcases talent across feature screenplays and television pilots, spo...

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Slaughter in the water: Can the Ramsar Convention protect African waterbirds?

The Ramsar Convention is the world's longest-standing international treaty for wetland and waterbird protection. Signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat has to date been signed by 172 countries, wh...

The big picture: Slaughter in the water: Can the Ramsar Convention... — opens new research frontiers.

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Acid Bath Add 2026 US Shows with Ministry and Obituary

The new gigs include stops in New York City, Chicago, and Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Acid Bath Add 2026 US Shows with Ministry and Obituary Spencer Kaufman

Consequence of Sound reports: Acid Bath Add 2026 US Shows with Ministry... — this could define this era of music.

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A new explanation for the mystery death of Botticelli's Birth of Venus model, Simonetta Vespucci

A paper on new research into the cause of death of Simonetta Vespucci, model for the world-renowned Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, has been published by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, Universita Campus Bio-Medico di Roma and the University of California ...

Why it matters: A new explanation for the mystery death of... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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