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150 articles from 35 sources · Updated 2026-06-22 02:00 UTC

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  1. Brent crude slips as Qatar, Pakistan announce 60-day roadmap for U.S.-Iran dealCNBC
  2. Apple Wallet’s Digital ID feature could potentially have a major new use case soon9to5Mac
  3. Aubrey Plaza Says Her Animated Series ‘Kevin’ Has Been Canceled at Amazon’s Prime VideoHollywood Reporter
  4. House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 1: Who is Ormund Hightower?Mashable
  5. Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for June 22, #637CNET
  6. Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, June 22CNET
  7. ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Casa Amor Cast Revealed (Updating)Hollywood Reporter
  8. Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Blasphemous 2, Dave the Diver, moreNintendo Everything
  9. ‘Seized’ Seizes Attention At Bentonville Film Festival – Sharon Liese Documentary On Fatally Flawed Raid On Small Town Kansas NewspaperDeadline
  10. André 3000 Releases New 7 Piano Sketches Short FilmPitchfork

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Apple Wallet’s Digital ID feature could potentially have a major new use case soon

Last year, Apple debuted Digital ID on iPhone, allowing users to use their US passport as identification in Apple Wallet. Apple’s been rolling out drivers licenses in Wallet slowly over the past few years, but that’s on a state-by-state basis. Digital ID is universal, allowing...

9to5Mac reports: Apple Wallet’s Digital ID feature could potentially have... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Aubrey Plaza Says Her Animated Series ‘Kevin’ Has Been Canceled at Amazon’s Prime Video

Reflecting on how NBC execs had supported 'Parks & Rec' despite its ratings, Plaza wrote, in sharing the news, "I was hoping for this for 'Kevin' but sadly we are living in a different time in our industry. I hope the machines won’t ruin everything."

The big picture: Aubrey Plaza Says Her Animated Series ‘Kevin’ Has... — is generating industry buzz.

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Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Blasphemous 2, Dave the Diver, more

A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Blasphemous 2, Dave the Diver, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – Adventure of Samsara – $12.99 (was $19.99) – Akka Arrh – $4.99 (was $19.99) – Amber...

Why it matters: Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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‘Seized’ Seizes Attention At Bentonville Film Festival – Sharon Liese Documentary On Fatally Flawed Raid On Small Town Kansas Newspaper

A 98-year-old woman dead, a small town’s reputation in tatters, and 1st and 4th Amendment protections put to the test. That’s the outcome of a disastrous police raid on the Marion County Record in August 2023. The story of the raid on the newspaper in Marion, Kansas and the na...

Why it matters: ‘Seized’ Seizes Attention At Bentonville Film Festival –... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Struggling Rod Stewart Nearly Faints, Needs Oxygen Onstage During Utah Show

After a string of canceled and postponed shows, 81-year-old rock legend Rod Stewart needed oxygen midset before finishing his show at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, Utah. In video from the audience, Stewart can be seen standing, but leaning again...

Why it matters: Struggling Rod Stewart Nearly Faints, Needs Oxygen Onstage... could reshape the box office conversation.

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The giant viruses that orchestrate life in the polar regions

Viruses play a major role in the functioning of ecosystems. They profoundly influence the dynamics of microbial communities, the flow of matter and global biogeochemical cycles. Yet despite their abundance and ecological importance, many of them have long remained invisible to...

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

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How to Design Python-First Interactive Dashboards with Prefab Reactive UI Components and Static HTML Export

In this tutorial, we build a Prefab application that creates interactive dashboards entirely in Python. We design an operations dashboard with reactive state, charts, tables, filters, forms, tabs, and metrics. We generate synthetic pipeline monitoring data and connect it to li...

Why it matters: How to Design Python-First Interactive Dashboards with Prefab... marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Mayor Calls For Cancellation Of Kanye’s July 4th Concert In San Antonio

Kanye West (AKA Ye) pulled off a series of big L.A. concerts in April, but may not have the same luck in Texas. One day after tickets went on sale for the controversial hip-hop superstar’s July 4 performance in San Antonio, that city’s mayor said she supports “canceling the @k...

Why it matters: Mayor Calls For Cancellation Of Kanye’s July 4th... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Why These Two Very Different Games Are Getting Rave Reviews And Attention Right Now

In case you missed it, Mixtape and Subnautica 2 are picking up strong momentum, each capturing attention for different reasons and contributing to a broader wave of conversation across the gaming landscape. Both are available on XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, with Subnautica 2 curre...

The big picture: Why These Two Very Different Games Are Getting... — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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The 7 Types of Agent Memory: A Technical Guide for AI Engineers

LLMs are stateless by default. Agent memory fixes that. This guide breaks down all 7 types — working, semantic, episodic, procedural, retrieval, parametric, and prospective. It covers what each stores, where it lives, and when to build it. Includes a comparison table and worki...

MarkTechPost reports: The 7 Types of Agent Memory: A Technical... — this raises questions about AI's role.

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El Niño is underway, satellite observations show

El Niño, characterized by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial Pacific, made its return in June 2026. Observations of sea surface height from the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite that month indicated that the 2026 event was continuing to streng...

Phys.org reports: El Niño is underway, satellite observations show — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in Westeros and What Happened in Season 2?

“House of the Dragon” returns after a two-year break on Sunday night for Season 3, bringing “Game of Thrones” fans back to the dragon-filled days of Westeros. After Season 2 built up the Dance of Dragons civil war but stopped short of showing the first major battle, Season 3 w...

The big picture: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Cast Guide:... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Bob Dylan Erects a Watchtower in the Desert With Moody, Magisterial Show at Palm Springs’ Acrisure Arena: Concert Review

“I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself to You,” Bob Dylan sings every night on his recently begun “Long Hot Summer ’26” tour, keeping a song from his most recent album, 2020’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways,” in play as a staple of his setlist. It’s a beautiful affirmation, as one of the...

Why it matters: Bob Dylan Erects a Watchtower in the Desert... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Why was ‘The Boroughs’ cancelled at Netflix?

Geena Davis said she was “terribly disappointed” by the decision The post Why was ‘The Boroughs’ cancelled at Netflix? appeared first on NME.

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

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Quantum mechanics theory may work without imaginary numbers, new analysis suggests

Physicists from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have examined a fundamental property of quantum mechanics in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR). In an article published in the journal Physical Review Letters, they show that this theory does not nec...

Phys.org reports: Quantum mechanics theory may work without imaginary numbers,... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Annecy Kicks Off With ‘Minions & Monsters’; Pledge To Protect Culture & Tribute To Marjane Satrapi

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival got off to a high octane start on Sunday evening with the world premiere of Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, and the surprise appearance of Guillermo Del Toro in the audience. The third movie in the Despicable Me spin-off, see...

The big picture: Annecy Kicks Off With ‘Minions & Monsters’; Pledge... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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If you're feeling down, maybe don't pet your cat, new study suggests

You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or simply flicks its tail and saunters off without so much as a meow. A dog, by contrast, greets you as though they've just won the lottery.

Phys.org reports: If you're feeling down, maybe don't pet your... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for June 25, 2026

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of June 25, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Star Fox, Namco Legendary Mountains, Medabots Card Robattle RB, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital down...

Nintendo Everything reports: Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for June 25, 2026 — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Engineered bacterial spores reveal new protein targets for enzymes and vaccines

A remarkable quality of bioengineering is that scientists can take biological processes honed by millions of years of evolution and use them to efficiently create drugs, chemicals and other products to improve our lives. Now Tufts researchers have found new ways to expand the ...

Why it matters: Engineered bacterial spores reveal new protein targets for... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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The Jacksons featuring original Jackson 5 members announce 2026 UK tour

Marlon and Jackie will be joined by the stars of the 'MJ The Musical' and 'Thriller' stage shows The post The Jacksons featuring original Jackson 5 members announce 2026 UK tour appeared first on NME.

The big picture: The Jacksons featuring original Jackson 5 members announce... — could define this era of music.

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Mars-like conditions fail to kill some Earth pathogens, experiments suggest

Microorganisms from our planet could survive on celestial bodies where water is present, such as Mars. That is the conclusion of Ph.D. candidate Tommaso Zaccaria after experiments with simulated space conditions. Our immune system reacts less effectively to pathogens that have...

The big picture: Mars-like conditions fail to kill some Earth pathogens,... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Paget Brewster Apologizes For Telling TV Journalist “You Suck”: “Shame On Me”

After coming under fire for publicly berating a TV journalist on social media, Paget Brewster has deleted the damning post and apologized. On Sunday, the Criminal Minds: Evolution actress said she “profoundly regrets” telling ScreenRant’s Shealyn Scott “you suck” for her cover...

The big picture: Paget Brewster Apologizes For Telling TV Journalist “You... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Olivia Rodrigo Earns Third Consecutive No. 1 on Albums Chart With ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’

Olivia Rodrigo has earned her third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” bows atop the chart. The album, which was released on June 12, enters at the chart summit with 485,000 equivalent album units, marking her largest week ever and the bi...

Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo Earns Third Consecutive No. 1 on... is generating industry buzz.

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‘Criminal Minds’ Star Paget Brewster Tells TV Journalist to ‘Work at a Shelter’ After Mixed Review, Sparking Outrage From Other Critics

“Criminal Minds” star Paget Brewster lashed out at ScreenRant staffer Shealyn Scott over X on Saturday afternoon for her story lamenting the changes Paramount+ has brought to the long-running procedural drama. “Hello critic Shealynn Scott,” Brewster wrote in the since-deleted ...

Why it matters: ‘Criminal Minds’ Star Paget Brewster Tells TV Journalist... is generating industry buzz.

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Cancer Bats announce 2026 UK tour

The Canadian hardcore band release their new album 'Give Me Dirt' in August The post Cancer Bats announce 2026 UK tour appeared first on NME.

Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.

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How RuPaul Turned ‘Drag Race’ Into an Emmy Juggernaut

From his record-setting hosting wins to the franchise’s broader cultural impact, RuPaul’s run has reshaped both reality TV and queer visibility in the mainstream.

The big picture: How RuPaul Turned ‘Drag Race’ Into an Emmy... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Iowa News Anchor Announces On-Air He’s “Stepping Away From The News Industry”: “The Facts Matter”

Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan’s emotional on-air goodbye has circulated beyond the Hawkeye State. On Friday, the Emmy-winning journalist got choked up as he announced his resignation from KWQC 6 live on-air during the morning broadcast, adding that he’s stepping away from jour...

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

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Bose thinks it can be a media company for some reason

The history books are littered with the corpses of corporate record labels started by companies that had no business being in the music industry. Bose thinks it can be the exception to the rule. It thinks it can be Red Bull. And, while Bose has more of a right to dip its toes ...

Why it matters: Bose thinks it can be a media company... could change how developers build software.

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Nintendo pre-order updates – June 21, 2026 – Blue Prince, Layers of Fear, My Hero Academia, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of June 14, 2026: United States Switch 2 Destroy All Humans – June 23 – Amazon, Best Buy Star Fox – June 25 – Amazon, Best Buy Super Meat Boy 3D – June 30 – Amazon, Best Buy, Gam...

Why it matters: Nintendo pre-order updates – June 21, 2026 –... may set a new standard for the genre.

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White roofs and urban parks reduce heat in cities, but do not offset extreme global warming

The implementation of reflective white roofs and new urban parks can significantly reduce temperatures in cities and decrease population vulnerability to heat waves, although these measures are not sufficient to counteract the projected increase of more than 6°C (11°F) by 2100...

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

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How to watch Belgium vs. Iran online for free

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

The big picture: How to watch Belgium vs. Iran online for... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Bentonville Film Festival: ‘If I Go Will They Miss Me,’ ‘Jane Elliott Against The World’ Win Top Awards – Full List

The 12th annual Bentonville Film Festival wraps today after presenting awards in multiple categories Saturday night. If I Go Will They Miss Me, directed by Walter Thompson-Hernández, won the Best Narrative Award at the festival in Northwest Arkansas led by Geena Davis. Daniell...

The big picture: Bentonville Film Festival: ‘If I Go Will They... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit Drugs

The White House recently endorsed monitoring sewage for evidence of drug use. Critics fear such efforts could violate privacy and stigmatize neighborhoods.

NY Times Science reports: Cities and Schools Are Testing Wastewater for Illicit... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’ Review: The Beatles-Era Pop Singer Turned Star Producer Gets His Own Boomer-centric Documentary

Asher has a track record of achievement, but he’s also someone who gives off major boomer vibes; he’s got an aura, a mystique, a history of associational cool. "Everywhere Man" is well worth seeing, as long as you go in knowing that it’s a bit too infatuated with its subject, ...

The big picture: ‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’ Review: The Beatles-Era Pop... — is generating industry buzz.

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Iowa Anchor Dustin Nolan Calls Out ‘Sanitized News’ as He Quits on Air in Emotional Sign-Off: ‘We Have to Take People Out of Their Bubbles’

KWQC anchor Dustin Nolan gave an emotional on-air goodbye to his Quad City audience, announcing on Friday that he’s “chosen to step away from the new industry.” On his way out, he called out “sanitized news” and declared that it is the responsibility of journalists to “take pe...

Why it matters: Iowa Anchor Dustin Nolan Calls Out ‘Sanitized News’... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Ignites to Series-Best $312 Million Globally, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Surpass $300 Million Milestone

“Toy Story 5” has ignited the box office with $312 million globally, ranking as the largest opening weekend in Disney and Pixar’s storied animated series. Those ticket sales include $152 million overseas as well as $160 million domestically. The franchise’s prior record-holder...

Variety reports: Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Ignites to Series-Best... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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MINDY3: A hub between protein quality control and DNA repair

Researchers from the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit at the University of Dundee, together with collaborators from ETH Zürich, the Malopolska Center of Biotechnology and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, report a new link between protein quality...

Why it matters: MINDY3: A hub between protein quality control and... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Richard Gere Turned Down ‘The Agency’ Before Signing on To Play CIA Bureau Chief After Re-Writes: ‘When Bosko Walks in the Room, He’s the Boss, and Everyone Has To Acknowledge That’

Richard Gere originally turned down the part of Bosko, the CIA’s London bureau chief in Paramount+ series “The Agency,” he tells Variety. It was only after showrunners Jez and John-Henry Butterworth re-wrote the part following extensive notes from Gere that the screen icon agr...

Why it matters: Richard Gere Turned Down ‘The Agency’ Before Signing... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Well-known planetary nebula's ear-like lobes rewrite its evolutionary timeline

Using the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) and the Manchester Echelle Spectrograph (MES), astronomers from Turkey and Mexico have investigated a planetary nebula discovered two centuries ago, known as NGC 6563. Results of the observations, published June 15 in a specia...

Phys.org reports: Well-known planetary nebula's ear-like lobes rewrite its evolutionary... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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SZA Slams ‘Disgusting‘ Musicians Using AI, Says Platforms Like Suno Train on the ‘Best and Brightest Black Minds of Writers and Producers’

SZA took to Instagram on Saturday to slam artists using AI music generators such as Suno, alleging producer Diplo had equity in the company and was trying to train it on “the best and brightest black minds of writers and producers.” “We make up 13% of the American population y...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Topper Karel Och Talks About the 60th Edition Lineup and Its Cinematic Ambitions for Regional Filmmakers and Beyond

Among pop-up bars, bandstands and opulent, 19th century spa buildings painted in sherbet pastels, the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival (KVIFF) takes place each year in July, at the halfway mark between Cannes and Venice. For those weirdos among us who make a chunk of our livin...

The big picture: Karlovy Vary Film Festival Topper Karel Och Talks... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Cold Court’s debut EP is an infectious, glitchy genre mashup

Cold Court is a brother-sister duo from Philly that seems to love nothing more than shoving all of their influences together in a messy soup that at least superficially resembles the hyperpop you've come to expect from acts like 100 Gecs. But, where songs like "Dumbest Girl Al...

The Verge reports: Cold Court’s debut EP is an infectious, glitchy... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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NASA testing advanced capabilities for moon, Mars rovers

On a bleak stretch of the Colorado Desert in Southern California, a compact four-wheeled rover recently trundled 16 miles (26 kilometers) with minimal intervention from the team of engineers trailing it. Called ERNEST (Exploration Rover for Navigating Extreme Sloped Terrain), ...

Phys.org reports: NASA testing advanced capabilities for moon, Mars rovers — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Aardman Unveils Mossy Bottom-Set Show ‘Let’s Go Timmy!’; ‘The Almost (Untold) Story Of Danger Delilah’ & Fresh Details On ‘Pokémon Tales’- Annecy

Aardman co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton, the company’s star director Nick Park and Executive Creative Director Sarah Cox hit the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Sunday for a masterclass celebrating the studio’s 50th anniversary. There were plenty of a...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to health and safety issue at venue

They had been due to close out the Harry Styles-curated festival at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night (June 21) The post Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to health and safety issue at venue appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due... — could define this era of music.

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Goose Concertgoer Falls To Death From Madison Square Garden Upper Level

Saturday’s Goose concert at Madison Square Garden continued after a 51-year-old man fell to his death from the upper level of the arena. At around 9:51pm, NYPD officers responded to reports of an injured man inside the iconic music venue at 4 Penn Plaza, where they discovered ...

Deadline reports: Goose Concertgoer Falls To Death From Madison Square... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Cooler Master NR2 Pro mini-ITX system packing an RTX 5080 is $400 off in Newegg deal — grab a compact yet powerful liquid cooled gaming PC for $2,799.99

The Cooler Master NR2 Pro combines a Gigabyte RTX 5080, Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, 2TB Gen 4.0 SSD, and the NR200P Max chassis into a compact gaming machine that can tackle 4K titles with ease.

The big picture: Cooler Master NR2 Pro mini-ITX system packing an... — is one to watch for the industry.

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‘Maddie’s Secret’ Cooks At IFC Center With Gregg Allman Doc, ‘Girls Like Girls’, ‘Leviticus’ In Upbeat Indie Weekend – Specialty Box Office

John Early’s Maddie’s Secret from Magnolia Pictures is cooking at IFC Center in New York with a $58.2k weekend, the biggest opening in more than two years at the arthouse. Gregg Allman: The Music Of My Soul, the inaugural theatrical release of new distributor Subtex, is eyeing...

Why it matters: ‘Maddie’s Secret’ Cooks At IFC Center With Gregg... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood compares boycott-led show cancellations to “taking books off shelves”

Two shows by Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa were cancelled last year following pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners The post Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood compares boycott-led show cancellations to “taking books off shelves” appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood compares boycott-led show cancellations to... is making waves across platforms.

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Bob Odenkirk’s Remake of The Room Gets Trailer: Watch

All proceeds will benefit amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Blue Collaborative. Bob Odenkirk’s Remake of The Room Gets Trailer: Watch Travis Bland

Consequence of Sound reports: Bob Odenkirk’s Remake of The Room Gets Trailer:... — this taps into a cultural moment.

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‘Legally Blonde’s Jennifer Coolidge Admits She “Stupidly” Thought She Was Auditioning To Play Elle

Although nobody else could play Paulette Bonafonté quite like her, Jennifer Coolidge went into Legally Blonde with other ideas. While reuniting with her co-stars from the beloved 2001 comedy at Prime Video’s Elle World on Saturday, the Golden Globe winner admitted she “stupidl...

Why it matters: ‘Legally Blonde’s Jennifer Coolidge Admits She “Stupidly” Thought... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 21, 2026 – downtime for Switch 2 and Switch

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of June 21, 2026. Wii U and 3DS had some downtime last week, but now the focus shifts back to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Three different sessions are planned which will be taking place a few days from now. The Nint...

Why it matters: Nintendo maintenance schedule – June 21, 2026 –... is generating hype in the community.

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My Adventures with Superman Introduces a Very Different Green Lantern

This article contains spoilers for My Adventures With Superman season 3 episode 2. Like most installments of the anime-influenced Adult Swim show, the third episode of My Adventures of Superman, “Mobile Toy Gundam,” features lots of DC Universe deep dives. Sure, we get Superma...

Den of Geek reports: My Adventures with Superman Introduces a Very Different... — this taps into what audiences want right now.

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‘Toy Story 5’ Reaches For The Sky With $312M WW Opening, Second Best For Pixar – Global Box Office Update

SUNDAY AM: With a $312M global weekend opening, Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is the second best for a Pixar movie (sans China) behind 2024’s Inside Out 2 which debuted to $384M. Did the World Cup kick the foreign B.O. in the head? We used to write about such paranoia in the earl...

Why it matters: ‘Toy Story 5’ Reaches For The Sky With... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Corsair’s tiny touchscreen display is on sale at 20% off ahead of Prime Day — get the Xeneon Edge 14.5-inch LCD touchscreen for just $199.99.

Corsair just put a 20% discount on the 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreen display. This brings its price down to just $199.99, saving you $50 from its original purchase price.

The big picture: Corsair’s tiny touchscreen display is on sale at... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Can North America mine enough rare earth elements?

In the quest to create a robust supply chain of rare earth elements necessary for the clean energy revolution and everyday modern conveniences, North America has enough deposits of sufficient quality to begin looking in its own backyard, according to a University of Michigan s...

Phys.org reports: Can North America mine enough rare earth elements? — this advances our understanding of the world.

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When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?

On the new episode of Equity, we discussed what actually prompted the administration's latest moves against Anthropic, and what this might mean for the AI ecosystem.

TechCrunch reports: When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic,... — this could change how developers build software.

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RIP Nest Mini – The Google Home Speaker isn’t a replacement, but hopefully the start of a new era

The Google Home Speaker finally has a release date and, with it, Google has also ended its long-running and mega-hit Nest Mini speaker. It leaves the lineup in a weird place, as Google has a product that doesn’t replace anything it had before, and might not be everyone’s cup o...

Why it matters: RIP Nest Mini – The Google Home Speaker... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Long-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy aging

A study of long-lived families has identified rare genetic variants that may help people stay healthier for much longer as they age. One standout mutation appears to temper inflammation, potentially delaying disease and extending years of healthy living.

The big picture: Long-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Man Falls to Death at Goose Concert in Madison Square Garden

The fatal incident occurred during the second concert of a two-night stand at the New York arena for the jam band. Man Falls to Death at Goose Concert in Madison Square Garden Travis Bland

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.

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John Ternus set to re-establish importance of Apple’s design team when he takes over as CEO: report

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today posted the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, recapping the last ten years of Apple’s corporate structure in which the influence of the design team waned at the executive levels in the Cook era, fuelled by Jony Ive’s exit and talent depart...

Why it matters: John Ternus set to re-establish importance of Apple’s... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Ingenious modder converts countertop ice machine into an RTX 3060 GPU cooler with a beer fridge thermostat — mod reduces temps by up to 62% in games, Cyberpunk 2077 runs at 22°C

Turns out, an ice machine can cool a GPU perfectly fine as long as you're willing to modify it to the extreme and are patient enough to deal with the leaks.

The big picture: Ingenious modder converts countertop ice machine into an... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days

In recent years, marine heat waves have been taking an ever-greater toll on the world's oceans and their ecosystems. Amplified by increasing global warming, these events are occurring more frequently and lasting longer. The Arctic is not spared from this trend, as it is warmin...

Why it matters: Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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How to watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream Spain vs. Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

The big picture: How to watch Spain vs. Saudi Arabia online... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Polymarket reportedly paid people to post fake videos of themselves placing bets

According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Polymarket has been paying people to film themselves placing fake bets and celebrating fake wins on social media. WSJ identified over 1,100 deceptive clips and talked to creators who, despite not stating as such in their videos...

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

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AryStinger botnet infected thousands of D-Link routers worldwide

A previously undocumented malware botnet named AryStinger has compromised more than 4,000 outdated routers to turn them into proxies for malicious traffic. [...]

Why it matters: AryStinger botnet infected thousands of D-Link routers worldwide exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes For Performing Without Headscarf: Report

The singer's band and production team members will also be flogged after a Iran court decision, reports said. Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes For Performing Without Headscarf: Report Travis Bland

Why it matters: Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes For Performing... could define this era of music.

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