The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.
BBC World reports: Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction — this affects international relations.
A new Capcom Spotlight presentation will be held on June 25, Capcom just announced. The broadcast begins at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe. Games for the show have already been confirmed. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Da...
Nintendo Everything reports: Capcom Spotlight presentation announced for June 25 — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI infrastructure.
BBC Tech reports: Tech giant Oracle sheds 21,000 jobs in a... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Today, Apple’s SVP of Services and Health, Eddy Cue, received the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year award at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Here are the details.
The big picture: Eddy Cue accepts Entertainment Person of the Year... — could change how developers build software.
In the development of diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cancer, Ebola and dengue, numerous chemical reactions take place within and between cells that contribute to disease progression. These changes can occur in less than the blink of an eye—within microseconds or faster—m...
Phys.org reports: First quantum biosensor can detect rapid, invisible changes... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The One Direction alum welcomed his first and only child with singer Cheryl in 2017
Rolling Stone reports: Liam Payne’s 9-Year-Old Son Named Sole Inheritor of... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.
TechCrunch reports: The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026... — this could change how developers build software.
Ahead of the game’s upcoming launch, Nintendo announced that Rhythm Heaven Groove is getting a demo. It will be available on Nintendo Switch starting today. Players can try out select rhythm games. These include the single-player experiences Hoop Trundling and multiplayer Rhyt...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
This tiny rubberized SSD offers 4TB of external storage with blazing-fast transfer speeds.
ZDNet reports: This 4TB Samsung external SSD is the last... — this could change how developers build software.
Carlos Mencia entered a not guilty plea today to tax evasion charges that could land the comic behind bars for over 11 years if a jury finds the Mind of Mencia frontman guilty of the felonies. Scheduled to be back in Lo Angeles Superior Court on August 14, the incarcerated Men...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Amazon Echo Hub is down 39% with a Prime Day deal that has dropped its price to the lowest we've seen.
Why it matters: This tablet solved my biggest smart home problem... signals a shift in how we use technology.
For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in. Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
Can economic inequality threaten liberal societies? This question lies at the heart of the POLAR project led by Markus Gangl, a sociologist at Goethe University Frankfurt. Several publications examining different aspects of the issue shed light on how trust in democracy, belie...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
LIVE: Prime Day 2026 early deals are here. Follow our live blog for real-time tracking on the lowest prices for 4K TVs, M5 MacBooks, Samsung devices, SSDs, and more tech.
The big picture: June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking... — is one to watch for the industry.
In the days following the disappearance of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mother, local news stations received two very different letters regarding her fate.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Second Note Sent to Media Claimed Nancy Guthrie... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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 Roborock: Check out Roborock’s Pri...
Why it matters: 9to5Mac Daily: June 22, 2026 – iPhone 18... is one to watch for the industry.
Oil rises slightly early Tuesday as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East, while showing optimism the conflict may end soon.
CNBC reports: Oil prices rise as investors continue to watch... — this signals changing business strategies.
Harris County authorities said that the driver, Michael Butler, said that he had been using Tesla's partially automated driving systems.
The big picture: Tesla faces federal probe after Model 3 slams... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Avocados from Chile, bananas from Costa Rica, tomatoes from southern Spain, mangoes from Brazil. A large share of the fruit and vegetables we eat have traveled across the globe before they reach store shelves here at home. But many millions of tons are lost every year before t...
Phys.org reports: Scientists design a clay that can prevent fruits... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The rapper's Toronto lifestyle brand and a Florida-based lender have filed dueling lawsuits against each other in Canada.
Billboard reports: Drake’s Apparel Company OVO in Legal Battle With... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Released just a few weeks back, Sony's True RGB TV get an unexpected price drop thanks to Best Buy's sitewide savings event.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
With Amazon Prime Day dropping prices left and right, this is a great time to buy a streaming device, and these prices are hard to beat.
Why it matters: I got a Fire TV Stick this Prime... could change how developers build software.
Which major life events matter to young people? A study by the University of Zurich (UZH) shows that adolescents and young adults primarily cite positive, everyday developmental steps as formative events, for example, school and apprenticeships, friendships, first relationship...
Why it matters: What shapes young lives most? Everyday wins, relationships... opens new research frontiers.
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
Why it matters: What’s new in Android’s June 2026 Google System... could change how developers build software.
The Cuban artist and songwriter signed a deal encompassing select catalog and future works.
Why it matters: Nesty Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Peermusic: ‘Happy... shows where the music business is headed.
OpenAI is attempting to tackle the security issues of the open source software community.
Why it matters: OpenAI launches new initiative to help find and... is one to watch for the industry.
The cat-and-mouse drama, starring Lei Jiayin and Hu Ge, reaches theaters in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand in early July, days after its China debut.
Why it matters: China Lion Takes Feng Xiaogang’s ‘I Know Who... could reshape the box office conversation.
"Just seeing him be so moved by hearing a song and having tears in his eyes, there's nobody like that anymore," Warren told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview paying tribute to the legendary executive who died Monday at 94.
The big picture: Diane Warren Pays Tribute to Clive Davis: “We... — could reshape the box office conversation.
NBC News has new reporting tonight on one of the two credible notes authorities say they received regarding the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. Citing three sources, an update from the outlet said, “The second note indicated the 84-year-old had died. It did not offer an apology o...
Deadline reports: Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping: Second Note Indicated Savannah Guthrie’s... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: Steven Soderbergh was determined to publish his inventive work Production 02074 exactly 51 years after the launch of its subject, Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic Jaws. To do justice to the making of the movie that swung him toward an Oscar-winning filmmaking career,...
Deadline reports: Steven Soderbergh Launches ‘Jaws’ Tribute App ‘Production 02074’,... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
At Northlands Music & Arts Festival, artists and organizers are rallying around community — and the music of the Grateful Dead
The big picture: A Northeastern Jam Festival Is Bucking the System... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The base model Kindle is discounted during Amazon Prime Day. Buy one for under $100.
The big picture: The base model Kindle is my summer reading... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
A first-time director takes the Golden Goblet, AI dominates every conversation and a 1961 classic leaves a packed house breathless.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Shanghai: Three Things We Learned From the 2026... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Cinemas themed around anime and live sports are luring younger crowds — and their spending — as Shanghai works to contend with China's box-office downturn.
The big picture: How Shanghai Is Reinventing the Movie Theater to... — is generating industry buzz.
Forty years after 'Escrava Isaura' swept the country, Lucélia Santos — the first foreign actress to win China's Golden Eagle Award — has returned to Shanghai.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
A state-backed roadshow of genre-blurring shorts — plus a talk featuring Spanish filmmaker Albert Serra and Chinese auteur Bi Gan — lands in Shanghai as Spanish cinema rides a global hot streak.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Following the music legend's passing at age 94, industry execs are sharing their reactions and condolences.
Why it matters: Clive Davis Dead at 94: Music Executives Remember... shows where the music business is headed.
Davis enjoyed 11 No. 1 hits by Houston on his label Arista, more than any other artist.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The increase in mosquito-borne virus infections is a growing public health concern. Diseases traditionally confined to tropical or subtropical regions, like dengue or West Nile virus, are expanding their geographic scope. Europe is no longer an exception, and autochthonous inf...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Call of Duty's DMZ extraction mode returns with the launch of Modern Warfare 4, adding new features to expand on the beta version previously introduced in 2022's Modern Warfare 2. If you've never tried DMZ or want to get some reps in before the new game releases, you can still...
Why it matters: How To Play Call Of Duty’s DMZ Beta... may set a new standard for the genre.
Get live updates on the first Prime Day of 2026. We found record-low prices on AirPods, DJI drones, Kindles, Sony headphones, and more.
Bottom line from Mashable: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is an Unreal Engine 5-powered remake of the seminal FPS that fans first fell in love with over two decades ago. And for the first time, this beloved entry in the franchise finally sports four-player co-op, allowing friends to team up together both online...
Why it matters: Halo: Campaign Evolved Cross-Play and Cross-Saves Explained may set a new standard for the genre.
Gene editing of plant DNA has the potential to produce crops with increased performance and resilience, but it can take a long time to achieve these gains. To shorten this process, scientists often use screening tools to determine where and how edits to the plant genome can be...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Mars' innermost moon, Phobos, has long puzzled planetary scientists, who have continually debated whether it's a captured asteroid or formed from debris after a giant impactor struck the Martian surface. The key to solving the mystery mainly rests with a better understanding o...
The big picture: Making sense of Mars' tiny moon Phobos — advances our understanding of the world.
The latest Sony 4K TVs are fine-tuned for pristine audio and picture quality, making for a more immersive and vibrant viewing experience.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
Michael Ovitz, the co-founder of CAA, stormed out of a deposition on June 1 after being asked about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Ovitz was being questioned by a lawyer for Julia Ormond, the actress who has sued CAA for allegedly setting her up to be sexually assaulted ...
Variety reports: Michael Ovitz Storms Out of Deposition After Being... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.
The big picture: How 100 Romanian hospitals switched to pen and... — could reshape the global order.
Men and women achieve similar economic outcomes in negotiations, but female negotiators foster stronger interpersonal relationships, which lead in turn to greater satisfaction with the result and a greater desire to negotiate with that woman again in the future.
Why it matters: Women negotiate as effectively as men—but leave people... opens new research frontiers.
What vacuum should you buy on Prime Day 2026? Our vacuum expert hand-picked these offers — save $100 or more on Shark, Dreame, and Dyson vacuums.
Mashable reports: I test vacuums professionally, and I found the... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Beijing is summoning tech executives for meetings as it did in 2021, but now it has less room to wield a heavy hand due to deflation and rivalry with the U.S.
CNBC reports: Beijing is summoning executives again, but here's why... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Public pushback against data centers has emphasized their water and energy consumption, and now Nvidia is highlighting its claim that the Rubin generation reference design for a fully liquid-cooled data center has "eliminated massive amounts of power usage and pretty much all ...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has been a critic of the Elon-Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency cuts.
Why it matters: Ro Khanna challenges Elon Musk to televised debate... hints at where the money is moving.
If you're looking for a lightweight gaming headset--or in this case, gaming earbuds--Sony's PlayStation Pulse Wireless Earbuds are discounted to their lowest-ever price of $99 at Walmart right now (down from $200). It's also $50 less than Amazon's previous lowest-ever price of...
Why it matters: These Official PS5 Gaming Earbuds Are 50% Off could shake up the gaming landscape.
Whenever someone asks ChatGPT a question, heat is generated somewhere in the server room—a data center. When an electric vehicle battery generates heat during operation, the heat must be managed continuously. Manufacturing processes also generate large amounts of waste heat, m...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Our shopping team found the best Prime Day kitchen deals of 2026. Save up to 43% on the Ninja Slushi, KitchenAid stand mixers, and air fryers.
Mashable reports: Our favorite kitchen gadgets are on sale for... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Lea Salonga were among the performers for the Broadway-themed evening that kicked off the venue's summer calendar.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Billy Crystal Roasts Trump’s UFC Event, L.A. Mayoral... — this is generating industry buzz.
In a novel experiment at the University of Cincinnati, researchers recently isolated kissing bugs, fruit flies, mosquitoes and spider beetles in a climate- and light-controlled environment and found that they responded predictably to cycles of humidity in the same way they do ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the import of Iranian oil and refined products into the U.S. through at least August.
The big picture: 'We'll see' — Trump hedges on guarantee Iran... — hints at where the money is moving.
Mindy Kaling’s latest series, Not Suitable For Work, is wrapping its first season on Hulu tomorrow, June 23, with two back-to-back episodes. They are episodes 108 and 109 of the ensemble comedy about 20-somethings in New York navigating first jobs and love. Why the odd nine-ep...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Madonna is opening up about the biopic that Universal Pictures axed and revealing why it did not move forward. In a new interview, the Material Girl said the main reason the biopic was shelved was the budget. “I was supposed to make a movie about my life. I worked on my script...
The big picture: Madonna On “Falling Out” With Universal Pictures Over... — could reshape the box office conversation.
First-party controllers are quite pricey these days, but Target has a limited-time sale on the PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller for a limited time. Numerous color options are on sale at steep discounts compared to thier normal $80 price tags. The Gray Camo colorway ...
GameSpot reports: DualSense Controllers Are Discounted For A Limited Time... — this is generating hype in the community.
Ill's extreme gore-horror actually draws inspiration from Half-Life 2's Ravenholm: "We are doing our best to achieve that exact same effect, but with modern standards."
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
System: Switch 2 Release date: June 23, 2026 Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom In a move that caught a lot of us off-guard during the June Nintendo Direct just a few days ago, Capcom announced a brand-new version of Devil May Cry 5 for Nintendo Switch 2, following hot on the...
Why it matters: Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition review... may set a new standard for the genre.
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
Why it matters: Millions of iCloud users could claim share of... could change how developers build software.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1830 on June 23 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1830 on... is making waves across platforms.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1108 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 23 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, June 23 — this taps into a cultural moment.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for June 23 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this could define this era of music.
Extreme weather is becoming the new normal, disrupting human communities across the globe.
Why it matters: Seal pups and seabird chicks are suffering in... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Haiti may have been eliminated, but the people enduring a humanitarian crisis couldn't be prouder of their soccer team
The big picture: World Cup Run Inspires Haiti Amid Gang Violence:... — is making waves across platforms.
Whether the Autopilot system was truly active, overridden, or malfunctioning likely won't be resolved until investigators finish combing through the vehicle's data logs.
The big picture: Tesla pushes back on Autopilot narrative after fatal... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
New customers can also get four months of free access to music service Pandora Premium, plus six months of free SiriusXM.
The big picture: T-Mobile Plans Now Include Free Netflix and Hulu — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
TTK is a tactical shooter inspired by Ready Or Not.
Why it matters: Realistic Roblox FPS made by two people hits... may set a new standard for the genre.
Artificial light spilling into coastal waters from cities, ports, roads and hotels is disrupting sleep in coral reef fish and is associated with changes in markers linked to brain health, according to a new study from Bar-Ilan University. The paper, published in Current Biolog...
Why it matters: Artificial light is keeping reef fish awake, and... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Season 3 brings its biggest and most important update ever.
PC Gamer reports: An absurdly large patch filled with over 2K... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
The final two episodes of Not Suitable For Work Season 1 drop on Hulu this week, with Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner making an appearance. The Giggly Squad duo guest-star in the season finale of the Mindy Kaling-created sitcom, where they play a version of themselves. DeSorbo...
Deadline reports: Paige DeSorbo & Hannah Berner Make ‘Not Suitable... — this is generating industry buzz.
The lawsuit, led by a Detroit pension fund, alleges Uber's board and management has cut too many compliance corners, resulting in thousands of lawsuits.
The big picture: Shareholders sue Uber’s board over sexual assaults, other... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
From his beginnings as an assistant general counsel at Columbia Records to being named chief creative officer at Sony Music, Billboard explores Davis’ career in full.
Billboard reports: Clive Davis Career Timeline: A Journey Through the... — this is making waves across platforms.
An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript files, leading to remote system access. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: WhatsApp phishing attack uses fake business docs to... — this highlights growing cyber threats.
This won't make the already-controversial AI training endeavor any more popular.
Engadget reports: Meta is 'pausing' employee tracking program after it... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
A new white paper from eight major EU-funded pollinator projects warns that the resilience of Europe's vital societal functions and food security are at stake if the EU fails to halt and reverse wild pollinator declines and support managed pollinators. Behind the report is an ...
Why it matters: EU risks a crisis if it fails to... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A study conducted by UC Santa Barbara researchers and collaborators has found that California has lost more than half of its coastal dune systems. The researchers' assessment—the first of its kind for the California coast—estimates that 60% of dune systems that existed from 18...
Why it matters: California has lost more than half of its... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The House is also expected to advance a sprawling housing package this week that's aimed at creating more supply and making homes more affordable.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Authorities are still investigating the deadly crash, but have cited failed autopilot systems in initial statements to the press.
Mashable reports: Autopiloted Tesla reportedly involved in Texas crash that... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
When Supergirl takes to the screen this Friday, she’ll be the biggest Warner Bros/DC Studios movie ever when it comes to promotional partnerships with 80+ sponsors who are delivering $100 million-plus in media value. That’s not even counting consumer products. With names such ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Ryan Beatty was about to embark on the final leg of his “Calico” tour in 2024 when he cut the song “Phantom” with frequent collaborator Ethan Gruska. He was in Los Angeles, the city he calls home, when they worked on the tune, a lilting, slow-burning track that gradually bloom...
Why it matters: Ryan Beatty on How Finding Happiness in Love... could reshape the box office conversation.
In a rapidly changing climate landscape, the plants we rely on for food, textiles and more face a multitude of challenges, including rising temperatures, drought and disease. Caltech's Gözde Demirer, the Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, uses genet...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have demonstrated a possible new avenue for developing flame-retardant and generally low-conductivity (low-heat-transfer) plastics that retain the benefits of being strong and flexible by limiting the accessibility of heat-carryi...
The big picture: Chaotic polymer vibrations may unlock stronger, flexible thermal... — advances our understanding of the world.
Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant (540 Pieces) $37.97 (Was $60) See at Amazon See at Target One of the most popular Super Mario Lego sets, the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant, is currently down to $37.97 (was $60) at Amazon an...
Why it matters: The Lego Piranha Plant Set Is Down to... signals what players want next.
While the upcoming Netflix drama series “Kennedy” will chronicle the famous political dynasty from 1931 to 1944, the family’s signature Boston accent won’t be so pervasive. Nick Robinson, who plays Joe Kennedy Jr., JFK’s older brother who was originally being groomed to run fo...
Variety reports: ‘Kennedy’ Stars Nick Robinson and Laura Donnelly on... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Tom Hanks is back as Woody in “Top Story 5,” which set a franchise record with its massive $312 million worldwide opening. Given the enduring popularity of the 31-year-old franchise, people are already wondering if “Toy Story 6” is an inevitability. But would two-time Oscar wi...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.
The big picture: Tesla crash that killed a woman under US... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Researchers at European XFEL, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Rostock University and other collaborating institutions have used high-precision experiments to demonstrate that the most widely used models for the behavior of electrons in warm dense matter are inaccu...
Phys.org reports: Experiment upends beliefs on how electrons actually behave... — this opens new research frontiers.
Researchers say the discovery could be a “Rosetta stone” for cosmic signals.
The big picture: A Source of Mysterious Repeating Radio Signals From... — is one to watch for the industry.
See where classics like "The Incredibles," "Finding Nemo," and "WALL-E" rank alongside newer fare like "Soul," "Onward," "Turning Red," and "Inside Out 2" on IndieWire's list of the best films from the animation studio.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this is generating industry buzz.
From grocery delivery services to self-care essentials, here are some of the best websites to shop online beyond Amazon
The big picture: Amazon Alternatives: 21 Places to Shop Online Other... — shows where the music business is headed.
Domestic cats age in remarkably similar ways to humans and show comparable age-related patterns of brain deterioration, according to an international collaboration among the University of Bath in the U.K., Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in the U.S. and École ...
Phys.org reports: Cats age like humans—could studying their brains reveal... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists are using a solar wind forecasting method combined with analytic and numerical heliosphere models to find out where the first plasma boundary of the outer heliosphere lies as NASA's New Horizons spacecraft hurtles toward this myst...
Phys.org reports: How solar wind forecasting will help define heliosphere's... — this advances our understanding of the world.
With his fifth film, Duncan Jones reveals that he was always more of a futurologist than a sci-fi guy, even though, like his films that preceded it, Rogue Trooper is another look into the black mirror of technology. Like father, like son, you might think, given that Jones’ fam...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Many books will provide backbone to both theatrical and streaming releases in 2026. From the long-awaited rom com film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation, which hit Netflix in January, to the Ridley Scott-directed adaptation of The Dog Stars starring Jacob ...
The big picture: Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2026 — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The case from Begusarai in Bihar comes close in brutality to that inflicted on a woman during a sexual assault in 2012.
Why it matters: A brutal gang rape in India revives painful... affects international relations.
There’s an interesting paradox at the heart of Eric André’s career: Here’s someone whose brand is built on raunchy, chaotic unpredictability whose work is made possible by a very different set of qualities. Sure, André admits: A good percentage of his work comes down to “the s...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The body's organs are in constant communication. Fat tissue tells the liver when to store or release energy, the immune system signals localized inflammation, and thousands of proteins carry these messages to organs throughout the body. But while scientists have long known the...
Why it matters: Protein-tagging technology maps a hidden communication network between... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Aquatic fungi are microorganisms that play a key role in the ecological balance of rivers. They help decompose organic matter, degrade contaminants and are part of the nutrient and energy cycle in freshwater ecosystems. Despite their ecological importance, a study published in...
Why it matters: The climate crisis threatens river microbial biodiversity, study... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
SpaceX is poised to launch its first-ever Starfall spacecraft, demonstrating the new vehicle's ability to operate in space and return safely back to Earth.
Space.com reports: SpaceX launching its 1st 'Starfall' reentry capsule early... — this opens new research frontiers.
HBO hosted a "House of the Dragon" premiere viewing party DJed by Jace Velaryon actor Harry Collett. Mashable was there.
Why it matters: I saw House of the Dragons Jace Velaryon... signals a shift in how we use technology.
“The Great White,” ABC Australia’s upcoming legal workplace drama series from See-Saw Films, has bolstered its cast with filming now underway in Sydney. Alongside the previously announced Hugo Weaving, Eamon Farren (“Jimpa,” The Witcher”), Arlo Green (“Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant,...
Variety reports: Eamon Farren, Arlo Green, Miranda Otto and Sacha... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
US autoworkers union warns of robot automation as dark factory future looms.
The big picture: GM installs robots at flagship EV factory after... — could change how developers build software.
The JaredFromSubway Ethereum MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) bot suffered a $15 million loss after an attacker manipulated the opportunity-detection logic by creating fake cryptocurrency trading opportunities. [...]
Why it matters: JaredFromSubway MEV bot hacked in $15 million crypto... should prompt a review of your own security.
Research led by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, along with Professor Subir Sarkar from the University of Oxford, questions the widely accepted argument that the expansion rate of the universe is accelerating and that this is driven by "dark energy" arising ...
Phys.org reports: Corrected Pantheon+ analysis of supernovae challenges accelerating universe... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A new study provides the first insights into how thylakoid membranes—the internal compartments where oxygen-producing photosynthesis takes place—emerged during evolution. By comparing the genomes of cyanobacteria with and without thylakoids, the researchers identified proteins...
The big picture: How cyanobacteria developed photosynthetic membranes over the course... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Ten years after Brexit, GDP is down 8%, curry restaurants feel betrayed, and the prime minister just quit. Which is the Titanic metaphor for?
Bottom line from Fortune: this hints at where the money is moving.
The second note sent to media outlets in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie said that the 84-year-old mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie was dead, according to a recent report from NBC News. The Guthrie family received two notes shortly after Nancy’s dis...
Why it matters: Second Note Sent to Media Said Nancy Guthrie... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Playable Teaser? More like....uh...Passageway...Terrifying!
Why it matters: Hideo Kojima Shares New Screenshot Of Upcoming Horror... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
"Toy Story 5" easily set a franchise record as its $160 million domestic haul marked the biggest opening weekend of 2026.
The big picture: A $1 million horror film and a 30-year-old... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
Jon Prosser is getting a new chance to respond to Apple’s complaint over the leak of iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass revamp. Here are the details.
The big picture: Judge agrees to set aside default entered against... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Me to my fiancee when I'm playing Prison of Husks and I reach the Prison of Husks: "That's the Prison of Husks."
PC Gamer reports: I usually skip soulslikes not made by FromSoftware,... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Investment podcasts can prompt investors to take action. However, they do not provide a reliable return advantage. This is shown in a new working paper by Prof. Dr. Marten Laudi of Kühne Logistics University (KLU) and Janik Ole Wecks of the University of Bremen. Using more tha...
Why it matters: Podcasts move stocks but fail to beat market,... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Developing new medicines can require thousands of chemistry experiments to identify the right recipe for a safe, effective and ideally affordable drug.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A Nature Climate Change study finds Mexico, Kenya, Southern Europe and the U.S. Sun Belt are enduring up to 50 additional days of dangerous heat.
Why it matters: Planet’s heat bill comes due as one billion... hints at where the money is moving.
Asus' Prime RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is on sale for just $900 at Best Buy and Newegg, putting a high-end gaming upgrade in reach.
The big picture: Get this Asus Prime RTX 5070 Ti for... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Merlin the duck and his street-vendor owner got a seat at Claudia Sheinbaum's podium. Families of the disappeared waited outside for a meeting.
Bottom line from Fortune: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Researchers from Tampere University and the University of Helsinki have identified an unexpected chemical process that may influence the formation of air pollution particles in urban environments. The study shows that nitric oxide (NO)—a pollutant primarily emitted by vehicles...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
YouTube, TikTok, and other major video-sharing platforms will be told to carry public service content prominently under new legislation being drawn up by the UK government. British ministers are pressing ahead with a new Media Bill that will require YouTube to make it easy to ...
Deadline reports: YouTube & TikTok Compelled To Boost BBC &... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Fall 2026 tour will run from mid September through early November. Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Announce First Full-Scale US Tour Spencer Kaufman
The big picture: Stanley Simmons, Sons of KISS Legends, Announce First... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Curaçao, Cape Verde, Haiti, Iran, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Egypt are giving the 2026 World Cup its best underdog stories
Mashable reports: Underdog joy is the heart of this World... — this could change how developers build software.
Google Health’s work to address issues and make improvements to the redesigned Android and iOS app continues today with version 5.02.
9to5Google reports: Google Health 5.02 rolls out: Expanded stats view,... — this could change how developers build software.
Out August 25th, the new remaster features a never-before-seen bonus retrospective. The Fast and the Furious Gets New 4K Remaster for 25th Anniversary Eddie Fu
Consequence of Sound reports: The Fast and the Furious Gets New 4K... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The outcome is disappointing but not terribly surprising.
PC Gamer reports: Stop Killing Games says 'the fight goes on'... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Tropical rainforest patches perched on isolated granite mountains in northern Mozambique have yielded four new species of sylvan chameleons, according to a new study by Prof. Krystal A. Tolley and Dr. Werner Conradie, recently published in Vertebrate Zoology. The new species h...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Conventional wisdom suggests that counterfeit luxury goods are primarily purchased by consumers who cannot afford authentic products. But recent research published in Marketing Science challenges that assumption, finding that both lower- and higher-income consumers are signifi...
Why it matters: Both rich and poor buy more counterfeits than... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Apparently, former Xbox boss Phil Spencer got OD while other video game CEOs didn't
Kotaku reports: Only Xbox Was Interested In Kojima’s Horror Game,... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Tom Holland knew Robert Downey Jr. was returning to Marvel as Doctor Doom long before the studio announced it to the public. Holland is infamous among Marvel fans for letting spoilers slip early (the YouTube compilation titled “Tom Holland Spoiling Marvel Movies for 13 Minutes...
Why it matters: Tom Holland Told Zendaya ‘Right Away’ That ‘Robert... signals where Hollywood is headed.
I got tired of frustrating, error-filled troubleshooting sessions with AI chatbots, so I asked Copilot for help. Here's what I learned about better prompting.
The big picture: How to troubleshoot your PC problems with Copilot... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
The staggering $312 million global opening for the fifth entry in the Pixar animated franchise is the latest proof that family films are undefeated at the box office.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation President Bill Damaschke heralded a new era for the studio’s animated feature arm at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Monday. “We’ve been looking forward to this for a long time because 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapte...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Find headphones on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2026. See our experts' favorite headphone deals, including Sony XM6, AirPods Max 2, and Anker Soundcore P30i.
Mashable reports: Were tuned into the best Prime Day headphones... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Apple’s release notes for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 reveal that AirPort Utility will soon be removed from the App Store. Here are the details.
The big picture: Apple confirms AirPort Utility app is going away... — is one to watch for the industry.
Researchers have demonstrated a new way to make spatially separated lasers synchronize and act as a single coherent light source—without extreme conditions or complex materials.
Why it matters: Room-temperature device synchronizes distant laser spots into single... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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