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Nia Long Praises Jaafar Jackson For ‘Michael’ Success: “It Was A Joy Watching You Transform Into Your Uncle Right Before Our Eyes”

Jaafar Jackson and Nia Long present the first award at the 2026 BET Awards and received a resounding round of applause. The Michael stars acknowledged the film’s success, sharing a few words with everyone who made it happen. “We’re so grateful for the love you all showed to ou...

The big picture: Nia Long Praises Jaafar Jackson For ‘Michael’ Success:... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Teyana Taylor Sobs as Janet Jackson Presents Her BET Icon of the Year Award: “B****, I’m Gagging”

The Oscar nominee and Golden Globe-winning actress reflected on her monumental year in her acceptance speech: "I'm accepting what I've earned with gratitude. And this year alone, I continue to give the world the artist, actress, director, choreographer, creative director, styl...

Hollywood Reporter reports: Teyana Taylor Sobs as Janet Jackson Presents Her... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Bill Maher, At Kennedy Center To Receive Mark Twain Prize, Talks About Donald Trump’s Tarp: “Only He Could Think Of That”

Comedians including Louis C.K. and Jay Leno and political figures like Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) turned out for Bill Maher on Sunday as he receives the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize. Guests were greeted, though, by a reminder of th...

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

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BET Awards 2026: Kehlani, Teyana Taylor Among Early Winners (UPDATING LIVE)

The BET Awards 2026 are in full swing, taking place on Sunday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Among early winners at the ceremony are Kehlani and Leon Thomas, who took home best female and male R&B/pop artist, respectively. Janet Jackson was on hand to present T...

Why it matters: BET Awards 2026: Kehlani, Teyana Taylor Among Early... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Tomb Raider 4-6, Witcher 3, more

A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and more. Here’s the full roundup: – .hack//G.U...

Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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The oldest evidence of mourning rituals reveals Paleolithic communities grieved like we do

Roughly 27,500 years ago, a 15-year-old boy was brutally mauled by a bear in Arene Candide in what is now Liguria, Italy. The attack tore through his jaw, neck and left shoulder. He was dying, but he was not alone in his final moments.

Why it matters: The oldest evidence of mourning rituals reveals Paleolithic... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Lost megalodon vertebrae resurface, confirming 80-foot size estimate

An associated set of gigantic vertebrae belonging to the iconic extinct megalodon, or megatooth shark, that had been missing in action since the 1980s was discovered, providing new information about the shark's lifestyle. Two Museum of Southern Jutland staff members, Mette Els...

Phys.org reports: Lost megalodon vertebrae resurface, confirming 80-foot size estimate — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Samsung, SK reportedly to invest $1.3 trillion over 10 years

Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. are each expected to build four to five semiconductor fabs in the Gwangju area.

Fortune reports: Samsung, SK reportedly to invest $1.3 trillion over... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.

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Salman Rushdie Discusses His 2022 Knife Attack & Explains Why He Isn’t Interested In “Polemical Fiction” At The Babell Literary Festival

“I’ve had quite a good look at it, and it’s not great,” Salman Rushdie joked this evening when asked about death, and whether he feared it, during a sold-out Q&A session at the inaugural Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal.  Rushdie added: “I’d prefer not ...

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

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VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS: Bakunawa Killer Trailer

The so-called "Bakunawa Killer" has been tied to a series of violent attacks throughout Vilasapara. Check out the latest reveal trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads.

Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.

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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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Jesse Eisenberg on Turning Down Mark Zuckerberg Role in ‘The Social Reckoning’: ‘I’m Moving in Different Directions in My Life’

Jesse Eisenberg opened up to Variety about what it was like turning down the opportunity to return as Facebook mastermind Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Network” sequel, “The Social Reckoning.” “It’s an honor to speak to Aaron in any capacity, because he’s so ar...

Why it matters: Jesse Eisenberg on Turning Down Mark Zuckerberg Role... could reshape the box office conversation.

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James Norton to Play Hamlet in London West End Production Directed by Thomas Ostermeier

James Norton is set to play the title role in a new London West End production of “Hamlet,” directed and conceived by Thomas Ostermeier. Producers Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions are bringing the show to the West End in fall 2027. A theater and specific dates are yet ...

Variety reports: James Norton to Play Hamlet in London West... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Human activity has driven retreat of Antarctica's fastest melting glacier

Human-driven climate change significantly intensified the retreat of one of the most important glaciers in Antarctica during the 20th century. The Pine Island Glacier, which drains a large part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet into the Amundsen Sea, is one of the biggest contri...

Phys.org reports: Human activity has driven retreat of Antarctica's fastest... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Peter Safran Still “Confident” In DCU Strategy After ‘Supergirl’ Didn’t Meet “Box Office Expectations”

Although Supergirl has failed to soar with its opening weekend, the DCU still has some tricks in store for moviegoers. Following the Craig Gillespie-helmed movie’s premiere, DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran admitted the title didn’t live up to the Warner Bros. banner’s “box offi...

Why it matters: Peter Safran Still “Confident” In DCU Strategy After... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Blazing Saddles’ Named Funniest Film Of All Time By AFI In Honor Of Mel Brooks’ 100th Birthday — Do You Agree?

Mel Brooks turns 100 years old today, so in honor of that, the American Film Institute (AFI) has decided to officially change the order of their signature AFI’s “100 Years…100 Laughs” list, thereby in what AFI terms as an “honorary” reorganization of the list, moving Brooks’ 1...

The big picture: ‘Blazing Saddles’ Named Funniest Film Of All Time... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Love Island USA’s Ciara Miller & Teffi Pessoa Push Back At Criticism Over Opinions: “We Cannot Please Everyone Because We Are Human”

Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa are the co-hosts of Love Island USA Aftersun, and both have taken to social media to push back on criticism from the passionate fanbase. The weekly Love Island USA companion talk show changed formats this season, with Miller and Pessoa sharing thei...

The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’s Ciara Miller & Teffi Pessoa... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Matt Damon Got “No Special Treatment” On ‘The Odyssey’ Set: “Everybody’s On Equal Footing”

Despite a roster of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in The Odyssey, Matt Damon says all were treated as equals on set. The Oscar winner recently noted there was “no special treatment” on the set of Christopher Nolan’s ensemble adaptation of Homer’s epic, which is set to hit ...

Deadline reports: Matt Damon Got “No Special Treatment” On ‘The... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Big-budget ‘Supergirl’ is among DC Studios’ worst flops for an opening weekend and was reportedly trimmed significantly after test screenings

After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office with $70 million in domestic ticket sales and another $89.1 million overseas.

Fortune reports: Big-budget ‘Supergirl’ is among DC Studios’ worst flops... — this hints at where the money is moving.

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Stephen Poliakoff to Return to Major TV Drama With Epic Historic Political Thriller ‘The Order’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Stephen Poliakoff, the acclaimed multi-BAFTA and Emmy-winning writer, is set to return to large-scale television with the newly-announce “The Order,” an international political thriller set in the months leading up to and during the The Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The eight-...

Variety reports: Stephen Poliakoff to Return to Major TV Drama... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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China’s Z.ai claims it can match Mythos on cybersecurity

China's Zhipu AI (Z.ai) released its open-weight GLM-5.2, and some researchers have claimed that it matches Mythos in certain bug-finding and cybersecurity scenarios. While GLM lags behind models from Anthropic and OpenAI in other, more general tasks, it seems that China has d...

The Verge reports: China’s Z.ai claims it can match Mythos on... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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U.K. Ratings Body Used AI for First Time to Classify HBO Max’s Entire Library

The British Board of Film Classification, the U.K.’s primary ratings body, has revealed that it developed and deployed a bespoke AI tool for the first time to support the classification of HBO Max’s entire catalogue ahead of its U.K. launch earlier this year. In its annual rep...

Variety reports: U.K. Ratings Body Used AI for First Time... — this is generating industry buzz.

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The Necromancer’s Tale launch trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 gains choice-driven gothic RPG

Fresh off of its new Nintendo Switch 2 launch, The Necromancer’s Tale has received a launch trailer. The game, a choice-driven gothic RPG coming from Silver Lining and Psychic Software, just came to the console this week. Everything you need to know can be found in the followi...

Nintendo Everything reports: The Necromancer’s Tale launch trailer – Nintendo Switch... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Gorillaz’ ‘House Of Kong’ exhibition is heading to New York

The immersive show launched in London last year and offers a “peek behind the curtain into the unseen world of Gorillaz” The post Gorillaz’ ‘House Of Kong’ exhibition is heading to New York appeared first on NME.

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

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Tetris: World Builders is a new animated series for kids "inspired by the iconic falling blocks that have captivated players for generations"

A new animated series dedicated to the Tetris game is on the way to inspire children to take up STEAM careers – that is, STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and maths) combined with the arts. Read more

Why it matters: Tetris: World Builders is a new animated series... signals what players want next.

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The solar gravitational lens could map white dwarfs and black holes

It feels like every few months we get to report on another academic paper singing the praises of the Solar Gravitational Lens (SGL). Partly, this is due to Dr. Slava Turyshev's astounding productivity in pumping out academic articles, but partly because such a groundbreaking m...

Why it matters: The solar gravitational lens could map white dwarfs... advances our understanding of the world.

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‘Love Island UK’ Removes Casa Amor’s Gabriel Garland After Reported Involvement In Stabbing Incident

Gabriel Garland, who was featured on Love Island UK as one of the Casa Amor boys, has been removed from the ITV2 dating series. “Gabriel has now left the Villa and will not be returning,” an ITV spokesperson told Deadline in a statement. The reality TV show contestant was repo...

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

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Where to Watch BET Awards 2026 Live Online

With a number of free streaming options, here's how to catch the Druski-hosted awards show without cable.

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

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Suno launches Spark incubator program to feed independent artists to its AI machine

Suno has ambitions to be more than just a toy to churn out AI slop, it also wants to be a streaming destination and to break new artists. Spark is their new incubator program for independent artists that provides grants, mentorship, and marketing support. To apply, artists nee...

The Verge reports: Suno launches Spark incubator program to feed independent... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘Michael’ Out-Boogies ‘Oppenheimer’ To Become Highest Grossing Biopic Of All-Time

In its tenth weekend at the global box office, Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson movie Michael continues to make history, becoming the highest grossing biopic ever with $977.4 million, ahead of Universal’s Oppenheimer. Uni also handled the foreign release of Michael sans Japan and R...

Deadline reports: ‘Michael’ Out-Boogies ‘Oppenheimer’ To Become Highest Grossing Biopic... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Europe swelters as heat wave moves east

Europe's deadly heat wave pushed east Sunday, with hundreds of millions still sweltering across the continent despite fleeting relief from overnight storms, notably in France and Belgium.

Why it matters: Europe swelters as heat wave moves east opens new research frontiers.

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‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Artisans Break Down Hugh Jackman’s Brutal Transformation

The artisans behind “The Death of Robin Hood,” including hair designer Sean Flanigan and costume designer Lorna Mugan, wanted Hugh Jackman to become unrecognizable as Robin Hood. But of course, director Michael Sarnoski‘s (“Pig,” “A Quiet Place: Day One”) vision for Robin Hood...

Why it matters: ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Artisans Break Down... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Oscar Predictions 2027: Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore and Proof the Movies Are Back

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

Why it matters: Oscar Predictions 2027: Tom Cruise, Julianne Moore and... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Nanopattern method unlocks precise control of disorder for wave-guiding devices

A research team has developed a methodology to precisely design and control the "degree of disorder" in nanopattern arrays using metal-infiltrated block copolymer (BCP) thin films. The work was led by Professor So Youn Kim of the Seoul National University College of Engineerin...

Phys.org reports: Nanopattern method unlocks precise control of disorder for... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Sam Worthington on ‘I Will Find You,’ Being the Show’s ‘Damsel in Distress’ and Pushing Back on a David and Rachel ‘Telenovela’ Romance

SPOILER ALERT: This story includes key storylines and details about “I Will Find You,” now streaming on Netflix. Sam Worthington has his wife to thank for his role in one of Netflix’s most successful series, “I Will Find You.” The show, the latest adaptation from novelist Harl...

Why it matters: Sam Worthington on ‘I Will Find You,’ Being... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short

"Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence ... that would produce a high-quality product.”

TechCrunch reports: Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls... — this could change how developers build software.

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Palm Springs International Shortfest Unveils 2026 Winners — Film News in Brief

The Palm Springs International Shortfest has unveiled its winners for 2026. The winners were announced at Sunday’s award ceremony. Honorees receieved $30,000 dollars in cash prizes, and five films were presented with Academy Award qualifying awards. See the list of winners bel...

Variety reports: Palm Springs International Shortfest Unveils 2026 Winners —... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Injectable silk-kudzu hydrogel achieves complete wound closure in laboratory tests

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an injectable hydrogel, a water-based gel material, made from silk proteins and a plant-derived compound. In laboratory tests, the material promoted complete wound closure within 72 hours, suggestin...

The big picture: Injectable silk-kudzu hydrogel achieves complete wound closure in... — advances our understanding of the world.

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John Early Doesn’t Consider His ‘Maddie’s Secret’ Role To Be Drag: “It’s A Different Skill”

Although John Early dons a wig and fake boobs for Maddie’s Secret, he doesn’t consider his titular role to be drag. The writer, director and star of the Magnolia Pictures comedy, which is now in theaters, admitted he’s “not strong enough” to attempt proper drag, despite playin...

Deadline reports: John Early Doesn’t Consider His ‘Maddie’s Secret’ Role... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Bob Dylan makes changes to live band as two long-serving guitarists step away

Bob Britt has reportedly quit Dylan’s touring band, while Doug Lancio has recently been replaced on stage by Julian Lage The post Bob Dylan makes changes to live band as two long-serving guitarists step away appeared first on NME.

NME reports: Bob Dylan makes changes to live band as... — this is making waves across platforms.

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Trump’s U-turn on Iran sanctions would unravel decades of curbs

The 14-point memorandum of understanding signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 17 includes the removal of all US sanctions on Iran on “an agreed upon schedule.”

Why it matters: Trump’s U-turn on Iran sanctions would unravel decades... hints at where the money is moving.

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Only one workout helped older adults lose fat without losing muscle

A six-month study of more than 120 adults in their 70s found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may offer a key advantage over other forms of exercise: it helped reduce body fat while preserving valuable muscle mass. While moderate and low-intensity workouts also led...

The big picture: Only one workout helped older adults lose fat... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Nintendo pre-order updates – June 28, 2026 – Wo Long, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Screenbound, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of June 28, 2026: United States Switch 2 Super Meat Boy 3D – June 30 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ – June 30 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Monopol...

Nintendo Everything reports: Nintendo pre-order updates – June 28, 2026 –... — this signals what players want next.

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Rare Summer Comedy ‘The Invite’ Banks A Top Limited Opening Of The Year – Specialty Box Office

Comedy The Invite from A24 is eyeing a stellar limited opening with the highest per screen average of the weekend and one of the best of the year. The film by Olivia Wilde grossed $379k on just 7 screens in New York and LA for a $54k PSA. Enthusiastic crowds sold out shows in ...

Deadline reports: Rare Summer Comedy ‘The Invite’ Banks A Top... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Reanalysis suggests 'Phoebe' is a variable star, not a primordial black hole

A new study debunks a recent claim that astronomers may have detected a lunar-mass primordial black hole. In a reanalysis of observations from the Dark Energy Camera (DECam), researchers found that the star nicknamed "Phoebe" was simply doing something ordinary that many stars...

Phys.org reports: Reanalysis suggests 'Phoebe' is a variable star, not... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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James Webb uncovers exotic salt clouds on a mysterious pink world

Astronomers have finally cracked the mystery of the famous “Pink Planet,” a strange world 57 light-years away that has puzzled scientists for more than a decade. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers discovered that its atmosphere contains water vapor, methane, car...

Why it matters: James Webb uncovers exotic salt clouds on a... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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12 billion years old, this interstellar comet is older than our solar system

One year ago, on July 1, 2025, astronomers discovered a fascinating new object moving through the solar system. Detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS), the object was quickly recognized as something special.

The big picture: 12 billion years old, this interstellar comet is... — opens new research frontiers.

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Madonna Says Using AI Is the ‘Opposite of Making Art’

Madonna recently slammed artificial intelligence in a new interview with Vogue Italia, telling the outlet that relying on AI is the “opposite of making art.” “Once you were around painters and musicians and dancers and artists in one place and working from a very pure place fo...

Variety reports: Madonna Says Using AI Is the ‘Opposite of... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Common pesticide linked to more than double the risk of Parkinson’s disease

Scientists at UCLA have linked long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos with a sharply increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. People exposed to the chemical near their homes were more than twice as likely to develop the condition. Laboratory studies showed that chlorpy...

Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this opens new research frontiers.

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Madonna Says AI Is “Opposite Of Making Art,” Prefers “Connecting To Nature”

After Universal Pictures dropped the ball on her biopic, don’t expect Madonna to turn to artificial intelligence to get the job done. The 7x Grammy winner recently explained why AI-generated content is “the opposite of making art,” noting that she prefers “connecting to nature...

The big picture: Madonna Says AI Is “Opposite Of Making Art,”... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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China claims the world’s fastest supercomputer

Despite trade restrictions, China has reclaimed the title of the world's fastest supercomputer for the first time since 2018. LineShine has pushed El Capitan out of number one on the TOP500 ranking. That's despite strict limits on what high-powered computing components can be ...

The Verge reports: China claims the world’s fastest supercomputer — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Ancient algal defenses against UV may have helped plants conquer land

A new study sheds light on how the ancestors of modern land plants survived one of the most challenging aspects of life outside water: exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. By examining a microscopic alga closely related to the earliest land plants, researchers have ...

Why it matters: Ancient algal defenses against UV may have helped... advances our understanding of the world.

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How to watch South Africa vs. Canada online for free

How to watch World Cup for free. Live stream South Africa vs. Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Mashable reports: How to watch South Africa vs. Canada online... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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HP Inc. launches Frontier strategic partnership with OpenAI

HP Inc. scales its OpenAI Frontier partnership to deploy AI across customer experiences, software development, and enterprise operations.

OpenAI Blog reports: HP Inc. launches Frontier strategic partnership with OpenAI — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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Prosecutors use mans ChatGPT log in unsuccessful arson trial

A jury declared a mistrial in the case of the United States vs. Jonathan Rinderknecht, who stands accused of sparking the Pacific Pallisades fire of 2025.

Mashable reports: Prosecutors use mans ChatGPT log in unsuccessful arson... — this could change how developers build software.

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Bob Dylan’s Live Band Shakes Up Guitarists Mid-Tour

Bob Britt and Doug Lancio have both appeared to depart Dylan's band. Bob Dylan’s Live Band Shakes Up Guitarists Mid-Tour Travis Bland

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.

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OCRmyPDF Tutorial: Convert Scanned Documents into Searchable PDF/A Files with Sidecar Text Extraction and Batch Processing

In this tutorial, we build a complete, self-contained OCRmyPDF pipeline in Python. We generate synthetic image-only PDFs so we can test OCR without external files, then convert them into searchable PDFs and PDF/A outputs. We extract sidecar text, validate results, measure word...

MarkTechPost reports: OCRmyPDF Tutorial: Convert Scanned Documents into Searchable PDF/A... — this raises questions about AI's role.

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Better unemployment welfare could curb rise of populism

The study, by researchers Chase Foster (King's College London) and Jeffry Frieden (Columbia University), analyzed 134 national elections in 16 countries between 1990 and 2021, alongside data from 11 waves of the European Social Survey. The research is published in the journal ...

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

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The Cube is Jim Henson’s little-known proto-Black Mirror masterpiece

I'm sure we're all familiar with Dark Crystal, so we know that Jim Henson can be weird and tackle slightly more mature subject matter. But there is little in his oeuvre that is quite as mind-bending as the Muppetless The Cube. This 1969 teleplay was produced for an NBC antholo...

The Verge reports: The Cube is Jim Henson’s little-known proto-Black Mirror... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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End It frontman breaks silence on controversy of battle with man dressed as banana

The Baltimore hardcore band faced backlash after a fan claimed he was attacked and stripped of his banana costume at one of their shows The post End It frontman breaks silence on controversy of battle with man dressed as banana appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: End It frontman breaks silence on controversy of... taps into a cultural moment.

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TechCrunch Mobility: All eyes on Tesla FSD

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.

Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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The Best Moments From LadyLand 2026

When LadyLand organizer Ladyfag stepped onto the stage on Saturday to make remarks at the 2026 edition of the festival, she quickly reminded people that just a few years ago, there wasn’t a space like the one they’ve all helped create. “Some of y’all might be too young to know...

Rolling Stone reports: The Best Moments From LadyLand 2026 — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 2, 2026

Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of July 2, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Rhythm Heaven Fever and Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: Switch 2 R...

Why it matters: Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 2, 2026 signals what players want next.

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How to Watch the 2026 BET Awards Online Without Cable

Hosted by Druski, the awards ceremony (now in its 26th year) will feature performances from artists like Cardi B, Nas, Doechii, and more. Here’s how to tune in without paying

The big picture: How to Watch the 2026 BET Awards Online... — shows where the music business is headed.

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Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash

The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.

BBC World reports: Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash — this affects international relations.

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