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  1. Ken Carson Sets July Release Date for New Album ‘xperiment’Billboard
  2. A complete history of Star Fox 64 retellings and differences between each oneNintendo Everything
  3. ‘Finnegan’s Foursome’ Review: Edward Burns’ Spiky-Quaint Sports Dramedy Is a Tale of Family Therapy Through GolfVariety
  4. You can now save $10 on physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fire Emblem, Orbitals, moreNintendo Everything
  5. Hurdle hints and answers for June 20, 2026Mashable
  6. Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 20Mashable
  7. FIFA Can’t Beat Sylvester Stallone and Michael Caine Challenging Literal Nazis to Soccer in 1981’s ‘Victory’IndieWire
  8. Kathy Bates Threw ‘Waterboy’ Script in Trash Because She “Didn’t Know Who Adam Sandler Was”Hollywood Reporter
  9. Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 20, #635CNET
  10. Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, June 20CNET

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A complete history of Star Fox 64 retellings and differences between each one

We previously wrote about five things we want to see from a new Star Fox game. In case you missed our list, here’s a summarized version: accessible controls, fantastic graphics, an Arwing amiibo, a new story, and a villain that isn’t Andross. Unfortunately, we correctly predic...

The big picture: A complete history of Star Fox 64 retellings... — is generating hype in the community.

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‘Finnegan’s Foursome’ Review: Edward Burns’ Spiky-Quaint Sports Dramedy Is a Tale of Family Therapy Through Golf

"Finnegan’s Foursome" is his 16th feature, and he’s still doing that shaggy-likable, spiky-quaint, semi-low-budget Edward Burns dramedy thing — the script that’s talky and kind of funny, though in a way that often sounds like a script; the camerawork that’s smoothly tethered t...

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

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You can now save $10 on physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fire Emblem, Orbitals, more

A few upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games that you can pre-order are currently on sale, with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and Orbitals now $10 off. All of these games are technically supposed to be $10 higher. That would put the physical versions o...

Why it matters: You can now save $10 on physical pre-orders... is generating hype in the community.

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Nanobubbles for algae cleanup: Q&A with researcher Wen Zhang

One of the most powerful environmental cleaning technologies in recent years is too small to see with the naked eye. Nanobubbles—tiny gaseous bubbles with diameters of around 100 nanometers—can clean up a range of harmful pollutants in water, from oil spills to algae.

Phys.org reports: Nanobubbles for algae cleanup: Q&A with researcher Wen... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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WhatsApp tests new animated message bubbles on iPhone

The latest WhatsApp beta available on TestFlight brings back message animations on iOS, this time with a setting that lets users turn them off. Here are the details.

9to5Mac reports: WhatsApp tests new animated message bubbles on iPhone — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Famke Janssen Thinks Marvel “Made A Mistake” Not Bringing Her Back For ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

As Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday clock continues counting down, Famke Janssen appears to be missing out on the X-Men reunion. The actress, who previously played Jean Grey/Phoenix in the X-Men franchise, recently said Marvel Studios “made a mistake” not bringing her back for the ...

The big picture: Famke Janssen Thinks Marvel “Made A Mistake” Not... — is generating industry buzz.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for June 20, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Mashable reports: NYT Strands hints, answers for June 20, 2026 — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 20, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1827 on June 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Mashable reports: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 20, 2026 — this could change how developers build software.

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Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Who’s Booed Out of Theater, During Podcast Taping

The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet. Just one day after an estimated two million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the team’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, stars (and long-time pals) J...

Why it matters: Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Elisha Cuthbert Explains 4-Year Acting Hiatus Before ‘Every Year After’ Role: “I Didn’t Want To Be On Set”

After four years, Elisha Cuthbert has ended her onscreen hiatus with Prime Video’s latest romantic drama series. The Every Year After actress recently explained why she “didn’t want to be on set” in recent years, until booking her role as Sue Florek in the series based on Carl...

The big picture: Elisha Cuthbert Explains 4-Year Acting Hiatus Before ‘Every... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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R-Type Tactics 1-2 Cosmos launch trailer – turn-based sci-fi strategy collection hits Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch after multiple delays

NIS America published a launch trailer for R-Type Tactics 1-2 Cosmos. The package, which was announced in 2022, finally launched in the west this week after multiple delays. Catch up on everything you need to know regarding the turn-based sci-fi strategy collection with the fo...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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New video game console aims to get kids moving

The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.

The big picture: New video game console aims to get kids... — reshapes the tech landscape.

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How to watch Turkey vs. Paraguay online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Turkey vs. Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

The big picture: How to watch Turkey vs. Paraguay online for... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Heatwave hits more than one in two people in France

More than half of France's population was dealing with scorching temperatures on Friday, according to AFP's calculations, with hundreds of schools adapting their timetables to keep students out of broiling classrooms.

Why it matters: Heatwave hits more than one in two people... opens new research frontiers.

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‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Gives ‘Beyond the Gates’ Its Third-Best Week of Ratings Ever (EXCLUSIVE)

CBS’ “The Young and the Restless”/”Beyond the Gates” crossover resulted in strong ratings for “Beyond the Gates” the week of June 8. The show averaged 1.8 million viewers throughout the week, up 11% from its season-to-date numbers — making it the third most-watched week for th...

The big picture: ‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Gives ‘Beyond... — is generating industry buzz.

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‘Obsession,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Breakout Stars Get Real About Navigating Industry Expectations and AI: ‘We Are So Hungry for Something New’

A group of rising stars from “Obsession,” “The Pitt,” “Euphoria” and more gathered Thursday to talk about the Gen Z effect on entertainment and navigating careers in Hollywood as part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s inaugural First Act: Summer Soiree event. The participants — Pa...

Variety reports: ‘Obsession,’ ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Breakout Stars Get... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Pixelated 105: An Android 17 summer

Welcome to episode 105 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will return to talk all through the launch of Android 17. From general improvements to Pixel-specific changes, there’s plenty to dig through. Plus, Pixel Screenshots goes cloud, Google...

Why it matters: Pixelated 105: An Android 17 summer could change how developers build software.

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‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Why She Hasn’t Grilled Vince Gilligan and the Writers About Season 2 Just Yet

Think your fan conversations about Apple TV’s “Pluribus” are heated? Try being on the actual series set. “We have healthy, sometimes tongue-in-cheek debates about different questions that the show brings up, whether it’s your personal take on what you would do or what you thin...

The big picture: ‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn on Why She Hasn’t... — is generating industry buzz.

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Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies at 50

Justin Cary, the longtime bassist of the alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, died on June 11 of a stroke. He was 50 years old. Cary’s death was confirmed via an Instagram post from the band’s lead singer, Leigh Nash. “Our brother of 30 years (and bassist), Justin had a str...

Variety reports: Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer Bassist, Dies... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa

More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world.

Why it matters: US to stop funding HIV programmes in South... affects international relations.

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James Burrows Tributes: Lisa Kudrow, Ted Danson, Danny DeVito & More Remember “Greatest Of All Time”

Amid the news of James Burrows’ death, Hollywood is mourning the loss of the beloved sitcom director, who remains the most decorated in the multi-cam format. On Friday, following the Cheers co-creator’s death at age 85 from a brief illness, Burrows’ past colleagues and peers p...

Deadline reports: James Burrows Tributes: Lisa Kudrow, Ted Danson, Danny... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Supergirl’ First Reactions: “Mixed” Reviews, Praise Milly Alcock & Jason Momoa’s Roles & Highlight David Corenswet’s Superman As “Peak Casting”

Supergirl opens in theaters on June 26, and ahead of its release, film critics have shared their first reactions to the Craig Gillespie-directed film on social media. Starring Millie Alcock as the titular character in the DC Studios film following her cameo in last summer’s Su...

Why it matters: ‘Supergirl’ First Reactions: “Mixed” Reviews, Praise Milly Alcock... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1827 on June 20

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1827 on June 20 appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1827 on... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 20

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1105 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 20 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 20 — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 7: [SPOILER] Gets Murdered, [SPOILER] Might Die and Everyone Else Is Either Drunk or in a Bar Brawl

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the seventh episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “Den of Sin,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. Yee-haw! Welcome to another week of “Dutton Ranch,” where after last week’s festivities we’re all dressed up for a fancy party at the 10 P...

Why it matters: ‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 7: [SPOILER] Gets Murdered, [SPOILER]... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Toy Story 5’ Has A Friend At The Box Office: Pixar Pic Headed To $160M+ Franchise Opening Record & Best YTD – Update

FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is not only bound for the biggest opening of the year, but potentially the the largest over the last two years with a Friday-Sunday of $160M-$170M+ in U.S./Canada after a Friday that’s growing with more than $71M at 4,425 the...

The big picture: ‘Toy Story 5’ Has A Friend At The... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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NVIDIA AI Introduce SpatialClaw: A Training-Free Agent That Treats Code as the Action Interface for Spatial Reasoning

SpatialClaw is a training-free agent that writes Python in a persistent kernel, composing perception tools for 3D spatial reasoning The post NVIDIA AI Introduce SpatialClaw: A Training-Free Agent That Treats Code as the Action Interface for Spatial Reasoning appeared first on ...

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this could accelerate the AI arms race.

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New Filmmakers Los Angeles To Screen Honey Lauren’s Intersex-Themed ‘Mistake’ For Pride Month

Make no mistake about it, New Filmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) will be screening Honey Lauren’s film Mistake in honor of Pride Month. Lauren wrote, directed, and co-stars in the drama, winner of Best Inspirational Feature at the recent Sedona International Film Festival in Arizo...

Deadline reports: New Filmmakers Los Angeles To Screen Honey Lauren’s... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Klue OAuth breach victim list grows as Icarus hackers claim attack

Market intelligence platform Klue has publicly confirmed a recent security incident that allowed threat actors to steal OAuth tokens used to connect to customers' Salesforce environments, as the new "Icarus" extortion group publicly claims the attack. [...]

The big picture: Klue OAuth breach victim list grows as Icarus... — highlights growing cyber threats.

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First Look At ‘The Wedding Dress’ From Netflix’s ‘The Life Ahead’ Golden Globe Nominated Filmmaker Edoardo Ponti

EXCLUSIVE: Production was just completed in Bucharest, Romania this week on director/writer Edoardo Ponti’s WWII Romance, The Wedding Dress starring Ukranian actress Ivanna Sakhno (Ahsoka), Lucas Englander (Transatlantic), Billie Boullet (A Small Light, Man On Fire) , Anika Bo...

Why it matters: First Look At ‘The Wedding Dress’ From Netflix’s... is generating industry buzz.

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Inside ‘Love Island USA’ Narrator Iain Stirling’s Job to Push Jokes “as Far as I Can Get Away With”

The comedian, who has been narrating the Peacock hit series since season four, brings fans behind the mic, revealing his quick turnaround process, why he's "quite jealous of Americans" and whether his jokes are ever rejected.

Why it matters: Inside ‘Love Island USA’ Narrator Iain Stirling’s Job... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Why ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Matthew Rhys and Breakout Kate O’Flynn Should Scare the Rest of the Emmy Comedy Field

“Widow’s Bay” could be the thing that goes bump in the Emmy race. The Television Academy knows what it likes. It’s usually the polished prestige drama, the bittersweet half-hour dramedy and the new miniseries built around a movie star and a timely message. So, when something s...

Variety reports: Why ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Matthew Rhys and Breakout Kate... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director explains why the game is sticking with Unreal Engine 4 instead of 5

Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, has spoken about the decision to continue using Unreal Engine 4 for the game instead of Unreal Engine 5. The upcoming RPG is based on the same tech used in both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth. Unreal Engine 5 has...

Why it matters: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director explains why the... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Cast Revealed

The new season of Peacock's hit reality show, hosted by Ariana Madix, premiered June 2.

The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Cast Revealed — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Rosie O’Donnell Is Open To Return To ‘The View’ As A Guest Host, “But They Haven’t Asked Me”

Rosie O’Donnell is open to making an appearance on The View if she were to be invited. With many former co-hosts of the ABC talk show recently returning as guest co-hosts, like Abby Huntsman and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, O’Donnell would consider making a comeback as well. “I did c...

The big picture: Rosie O’Donnell Is Open To Return To ‘The... — is generating industry buzz.

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VibeThinker-3B: A 3B Dense Reasoning Model Built on Qwen2.5-Coder-3B With the Spectrum-to-Signal Post-Training Pipeline

VibeThinker-3B, a 3B MIT-licensed reasoning model matching DeepSeek V3.2 and Kimi K2.5 on verifiable benchmarks. The post VibeThinker-3B: A 3B Dense Reasoning Model Built on Qwen2.5-Coder-3B With the Spectrum-to-Signal Post-Training Pipeline appeared first on MarkTechPost.

Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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‘Taxi’ Star Tony Danza Pays Tribute to Director James Burrows: ‘We Have Lost the Greatest of All Time’

Rememberances are pouring out for TV director James Burrows, who died on Friday at 85. Tony Danza, who worked with Burrows on 75 episodes of the ABC comedy series “Taxi,” paid tribute to his longtime director on Friday afternoon. He wrote on X, “We have lost the greatest of al...

Why it matters: ‘Taxi’ Star Tony Danza Pays Tribute to Director... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine Tour’ Stops In L.A.: Don’t Erase This Concert From Memory – Review

When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song. One that sticks out from memory is his version of Al Green’s “Let’s Stick Togeth...

The big picture: Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine Tour’ Stops In L.A.:... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest IPO of 2026. Here’s why it matters

Go’s IPO — Japan’s biggest so far this year — has done more than provide a much-needed boost to the country’s languishing listing season. It has also supplied the taxi-hailing app with the capital required to address an existential issue: Japan’s shortage of drivers. Go, which...

The big picture: Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest... — could change how developers build software.

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From birds to fish, how extreme heat causes wildlife to suffer

Like humans, wildlife is increasingly vulnerable as climate change fuels longer and more intense heat waves, disrupting feeding and breeding and, in extreme cases, proving fatal.

Phys.org reports: From birds to fish, how extreme heat causes... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Toy Story 5’ Cast Guide: All the Celebrities Voicing Toys, From Conan O’Brien to Bad Bunny

Even toys aren’t exempt from being replaced by technology. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” opening in theaters June 19, is the latest instalment in the beloved animated franchise that follows a group of toys, led by cowboy Woody (Tom Hanks) and space ranger Buzz Lightyear (T...

Variety reports: ‘Toy Story 5’ Cast Guide: All the Celebrities... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Nothing cancels this year’s CMF phone due to RAM prices

Nothing's next budget phone is the latest victim of RAMageddon. As 9to5Google reports, Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis announced in a post on X that a follow-up to the CMF Phone 2 Pro won't be coming this year: We were working on a successor but with memory prices where th...

Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.

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Aura’s impressive e-ink photo frame doesn’t even look digital

What’s the most cliche possible gift you can give a relative? A digital photo frame, displaying a rotating slideshow of family photos. Now Aura has completely refreshed this product space with its gorgeous Aura Ink frame, which uses e-ink to create a display that doesn’t even ...

TechCrunch reports: Aura’s impressive e-ink photo frame doesn’t even look... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Europe swelters as more heat records set to tumble

Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a grueling heat wave on Friday, with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature records.

Why it matters: Europe swelters as more heat records set to... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Ranking and rating every year of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Today, we’re looking at every year Nintendo’s had ever since the Nintendo Switch launched in 2017 – and ranking and rating each one against each other while listing and discussing every single major game released during every year since then. A while back, I made a tier list j...

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

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Competition from Chinese imports is causing CO₂ emissions to rise globally, research reveals

Danish companies emit less CO₂ when they relocate certain tasks abroad. At the same time, emissions rise correspondingly in those countries. However, global emissions increase when companies are under pressure from cheap imports from China. This is shown by new research from t...

The big picture: Competition from Chinese imports is causing CO₂ emissions... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Hackers exploit info disclosure bug in Gravity SMTP WordPress plugin

Threat actors are exploiting an unauthenticated information disclosure vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Gravity SMTP, active on 100,000 sites. [...]

BleepingComputer reports: Hackers exploit info disclosure bug in Gravity SMTP... — this should prompt a review of your own security.

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iPhone parts factory in India faces new health probe over alleged water contamination

Despite iPhone parts manufacturer Tata saying recent water samples collected inside its factory in Hosur, India, showed no signs of contamination, Reuters reports that local health officials are still investigating complaints from nearby farmers. Here are the details.

Why it matters: iPhone parts factory in India faces new health... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say

Need some good news on a Friday after a long week? The Earth may not be engulfed by the expanding fireball of the dying sun, which has long been assumed to be our home planet's ultimate fate, according to scientists.

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

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Stressed-out soil bacteria adapt to environmental conditions

A new study from Caltech demonstrates that soil bacteria can adapt under stress, particularly when a key nutrient, phosphorus, is running low in their environment. The work is important for understanding the complex relationships between microorganisms and the roots of plants,...

Why it matters: Stressed-out soil bacteria adapt to environmental conditions adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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James Burrows Dies: Legendary TV Comedy Director & ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator Was 85

Television has lost one its biggest comedy names — James Burrows, the most decorated multi-camera director in the history of the medium, passed away in his sleep this morning, June 19, after a brief illness. The 11-time Emmy winner was 85. His 50+-year career will remain unmat...

The big picture: James Burrows Dies: Legendary TV Comedy Director &... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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AI reveals unexpected source of antibiotic candidates in prion proteins

New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, misfolded proteins in the brain best known for rare and fatal degenerative brain diseases. Prion and prion-like proteins may hide short peptides, called "prionins," that can kill bacteria, suggesti...

The big picture: AI reveals unexpected source of antibiotic candidates in... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Observed high vapor supersaturation provides crucial evidence for aerosol convective cloud invigoration

Can tiny aerosol particles make tropical convective clouds grow stronger? For decades, scientists have debated this question because aerosols can change how cloud droplets form, grow and release latent heat. One proposed pathway, known as condensational aerosol convective invi...

Phys.org reports: Observed high vapor supersaturation provides crucial evidence for... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.

BBC World reports: Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Norway bans generative AI tools in elementary schools to protect kids' basic learning skills

Norway is banning generative AI tools in elementary schools starting in late August. Students in grades 1 through 7 won't be allowed to use AI at all; secondary schools will permit it only under supervision. Prime Minister Stoere says children must first "learn to read, write,...

Why it matters: Norway bans generative AI tools in elementary schools... marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 and 2 Nintendo Switch physical releases announced

Limited Run Games announced a pair of new Nintendo Switch physical releases for Nintendo Switch with Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 and 2 getting the boxed treatment. The two titles will be sold standalone and as part of a deluxe edition. The latter includes a CD soundt...

Why it matters: Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 1 and 2... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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NASA selects Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for a 2028 mission to Mars

Relativity Space, the rocket company led by former Google executive Eric Schmidt, was picked to launch NASA's Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. Under a new public-private partnership, Relativity Space will provide the "spacecraft, rocket, and c...

The big picture: NASA selects Eric Schmidt’s rocket company for a... — is one to watch for the industry.

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15-atom iridium nanoclusters stay stable 20 hours, outperform commercial catalysts

An international research team from Tohoku University, Tokyo University of Science, Vanderbilt University and the University of Adelaide has discovered a novel, exceptionally simple method to precisely synthesize extremely small iridium nanoclusters in ambient air. Such a feat...

Phys.org reports: 15-atom iridium nanoclusters stay stable 20 hours, outperform... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Unpatchable 'usbliter8' Exploit Breaks Apple A12 and A13 SecureROM Boot Chain

Security researchers at Paradigm Shift have published a working exploit, dubbed usbliter8, that achieves arbitrary code execution inside the SecureROM of Apple's A12 and A13 chips. That code is burned into the silicon at manufacture. No software update can reach it. Affected ...

Why it matters: Unpatchable 'usbliter8' Exploit Breaks Apple A12 and A13... highlights growing cyber threats.

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The Gentlemen RaaS Uses GentleKiller EDR Framework Targeting 400 Security Processes

The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is actively developing and maintaining a suite of endpoint detection and response (EDR) killers that it hands out to affiliates for impairing system defenses before deploying the encryptor. This mature portfolio of EDR-te...

Bottom line from The Hacker News: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder shares inspirational new song ‘Better Believe’

He made the track alongside college students in conjunction with the Chicago young people's charity Guitars Over Guns The post Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder shares inspirational new song ‘Better Believe’ appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder shares inspirational new song... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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The Secret of Hit Movies? Compression.

The real story behind 'Backrooms' and Issa Rae's 'Screen Time' is compression — the craft of concentrating audience attention into a window short enough to make something feel essential.

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

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New JWST images of abnormally well-developed galaxy cluster open up the 'cosmic noon' frontier

A stunningly concentrated and hefty galaxy cluster, from a time in the universe's history when such massive structures aren't expected to have fully formed yet, is challenging cosmic evolution theories. Across a series of three recent papers, a team led by researchers from IPA...

Why it matters: New JWST images of abnormally well-developed galaxy cluster... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Fuerza Regida Announce 2026 “This Is Our Dream” Tour: How to Get Tickets

The música mexicana group will embark on their first stadium tour of the US this summer. Learn how to get tickets. Fuerza Regida Announce 2026 “This Is Our Dream” Tour: How to Get Tickets Paolo Ragusa

Why it matters: Fuerza Regida Announce 2026 “This Is Our Dream”... shows where the music business is headed.

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Arabidopsis meristem map uncovers 18 cell clusters shaping stems and flowers

Researchers have produced the most detailed map yet of how stem cells in the growing tip of a plant begin their journey to form the many cell types that shape flowers and stems. They identified 18 distinct cell type clusters in the inflorescence meristem (the stem cell niche a...

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

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A new way to control tiny quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of hexagonal boron nitride

In a paper published in Science Advances, researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and Kyung Hee University have found a new way to control quantum light sources, which is one of the key elements needed before q...

The big picture: A new way to control tiny quantum light... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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How H5N1 bird flu hid unrecognized for weeks in dairy cattle

When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive because, in cows, the disease looked completely different. Instead of affecting the lungs, as H5N1 does in other mammalian species, it caused severe infection in the cows' udders, largely...

Phys.org reports: How H5N1 bird flu hid unrecognized for weeks... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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New technique sharpens predictions of metal alloy behavior by capturing subtle atomic patterns

Companies working at the frontier of aerospace, energy and computing are constantly looking for new materials to improve performance. But in order to understand how those materials will actually behave once they're inside rockets or on computer chips, companies first have to m...

The big picture: New technique sharpens predictions of metal alloy behavior... — opens new research frontiers.

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Indies Flex With Buzzy ‘Maddie’s Secret’, ‘Rose Of Nevada’, Gregg Allman Doc, New Releases From A24, Neon & Focus – Specialty Preview

Maddie’s Secret by John Early is doing brisk business at the IFC Center as screenings fill up for opening weekend of the Magnolia Pictures’ comedy. Critically acclaimed Rose Of Nevada from 1-2 Special and Sony Pictures Classics’ Unidentified also debut in limited release along...

Deadline reports: Indies Flex With Buzzy ‘Maddie’s Secret’, ‘Rose Of... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Resident Evil Veronica Changes We’d Like To See

A lot has changed in the 27 years since the release Resident Evil — Code: Veronica, and some things have aged better than others. So here's a list of things we hope to see addressed in the upcoming remake Resident Evil: Veronica.

Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Struggling to find a job? Try looking in Nevada

The sparsely populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry climate has been a hiring hot spot.

CNBC reports: Struggling to find a job? Try looking in... — this may shift market dynamics.

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Looming ParaBros Merger Action By State AGs Boosted By L.A. County Report On Likely Big Job Losses And Lawsuits

With worrying numbers about potential L.A. job losses and other economic impacts resulting from a Paramount-Warner Bos Discovery merger, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has just put its thumb on the scale of a possible state attorneys general’s legal action against...

The big picture: Looming ParaBros Merger Action By State AGs Boosted... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Fortnite OG Season 9: Start Time, OG Pass, Live Events, And Map Changes

Fortnite OG has been a bit of a mixed bag, largely just because Chapter 1 feels primitive for a lot of the folks who weren't there for it the first time. But it was during the late stages of Chapter 1 when Fortnite really found its stride creatively--Season 9 was such a fun sh...

Why it matters: Fortnite OG Season 9: Start Time, OG Pass,... signals what players want next.

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Google Deepmind loses another top AI researcher as Nobel laureate John Jumper leaves for Anthropic

Nobel Prize winner John Jumper is leaving Google Deepmind for Anthropic after nearly nine years. Days earlier, Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer left for OpenAI. Weeks before that, AlphaGo researcher David Silver started his own company. Three of Google's most prominent AI minds, go...

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

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Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again

Older mice that received a faecal microbiome transplant from younger animals went on to have improved brain plasticity, which suggests their brains could overcome a neurological condition that is typically successfully treated only in childhood

The big picture: Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Hidden underground, fungi drive carbon storage, crop health and ecosystem stability

Fungi are key constituents of the soil microbial community, playing a major role in moving carbon and energy through the soil food web. A recent analysis carried out by Professor Matthias C. Rillig from Freie Universität Berlin highlights the importance of soil fungal communit...

Phys.org reports: Hidden underground, fungi drive carbon storage, crop health... — this opens new research frontiers.

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La La Land Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Global Concert Series

Full orchestra and jazz bands will play Justin Hurwitz’s unforgettable score to screen. La La Land Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Global Concert Series Chris Coplan

Why it matters: La La Land Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Global... could define this era of music.

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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Flame Keeper, Dungeon Defense, more

Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Hyper Light Drifter – S.E., Flame Keeper, Dungeon Defense, To the Moon, Backflip Madness 2, Graffiti Simulator, and more. We also have early Prime Day TCL NXTPAPER Android ...

9to5Google reports: Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem

Smart lighting company Philips Hue has launched its first wired wall modules. Installed behind existing wall switches, the new devices bring non-smart lights into the Hue ecosystem for the first time. Hue also announced new Play table and floor lamps that are more affordable v...

The Verge reports: Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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visionOS 27 gives the M5 Vision Pro two unique new advantages

visionOS 27 brings a variety of new features to Apple Vision Pro, with Siri AI being the single biggest upgrade. But there are two visionOS 27 features that owners of the original Vision Pro model will miss out on.

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Tiny objects swimming in a superfluid of light move against the flow

Superfluids are intriguing states of matter in which particles behave like a giant collective wave, allowing them to flow without any friction. When this fluid flows past a fixed obstacle at a velocity below a specific threshold, it moves around it without slowing down or exer...

Phys.org reports: Tiny objects swimming in a superfluid of light... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Amazon drops its OpenAI drama film after signing a $50 billion deal with Sam Altman's company

Amazon MGM Studios has dropped "Artificial," the nearly finished OpenAI film directed by Luca Guadagnino with Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman. Amazon struck a $50 billion partnership with OpenAI in February. According to an insider, both Altman and Musk come off poorly in the fi...

The big picture: Amazon drops its OpenAI drama film after signing... — raises questions about AI's role.

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