Iran says it targeted U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain following U.S. strikes on targets in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
CNBC reports: Iran talks on hold after fighting breaks out... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
From concerts to train reservations, automated bots have become the latest target in the fight against ticket scalping.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
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.
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.
Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged after reports surfaced that the pair are expected to unveil investment plans worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
CNBC reports: Samsung, SK Hynix shares fall as investors brace... — this may shift market dynamics.
Oil edged higher on Monday after renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran reignited concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East.
CNBC reports: Oil jumps back above $70 as fresh U.S.-Iran... — this signals changing business strategies.
DaBaby chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Why it matters: DaBaby On Topping Hot Rap Songs Chart With... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
With tens of thousands of people missing, relatives face another night waiting for news of loved ones as the crucial window for locating survivors closes.
Why it matters: Two boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Swae Lee chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Bottom line from Billboard: this is making waves across platforms.
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.
Chlöe chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Bottom line from Billboard: this shows where the music business is headed.
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.
Raspberry Pi boards have gotten expensive, so I found a cheap alternative in a tiny ESP32-S3 board.
The big picture: I built a whole-home ad blocker with a... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
An investigation is ongoing. Deceased Baby Found Inside of Port-a-Potty at Electric Forest Alex Young
The big picture: Deceased Baby Found Inside of Port-a-Potty at Electric... — taps into a cultural moment.
Ari Lennox chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Why it matters: Ari Lennox On How She’s Honoring D’Angelo With... is making waves across platforms.
Kehlani chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Why it matters: Kehlani Is Saying Farewell To “Folded” With Tonight’s... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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.
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.
Sources told Axios that the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
The XRAYS page also features new photos, notes, and artwork ideas for her 2025 LP
Pitchfork reports: Lorde Uploads 49 Demos From Virgin for Album’s... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Lucky Daye chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Billboard reports: Lucky Daye Explains Talks “Nowhere Fast,”New Album &... — this is making waves across platforms.
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.
Cheryl “Salt” James chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Why it matters: Cheryl “Salt” James From Salt-N-Pepa Talks Debut Solo... could define this era of music.
Candiace Dillard Bassett chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
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.
“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.
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.
One of the most contentious topics in the Fortnite community is the one surrounding its many exclusive cosmetics that may never be available to obtain ever again. As it stands now, folks have been fighting about this for years, with a lot of players arguing that it's only righ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this signals what players want next.
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.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1836 on June 29 appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
She was pulled from the Peacock series after a video resurfaced of her using the N-word.
Why it matters: ‘Love Island USA’ Bombshell Alannah Keyser Speaks Out... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The hyperscalers are just beginning to figure out the consequences of the AI arms race, and now everyone seems to be against them.
The big picture: Everything tied to the data center is suddenly... — could affect investors and consumers alike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Demand for whey protein is off the charts as American diet trends change and GLP-1s boom, and the dairy industry is struggling to produce enough.
Why it matters: America can't get enough of protein. The dairy... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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.
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.
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.
“Businesses, when they set prices, take today’s inflation as a factor, and so I think there’s some persistence to inflation.”
Fortune reports: Fed’s Barkin warns of high inflation, but sees... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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.
“Last night was a total disaster. The promoter knew the dangerous storm that was brewing and on its way to The C Trop Music Festival,” frontman Fred Schneider says
The big picture: The B-52s’ French Festival Set Canceled ‘Minutes’ Before... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
"Some people think I'm preoccupied with balance."
PC Gamer reports: Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says Obsidian... — this is generating hype in the community.
It's not the first time Rivals of Aether has included a character from Yacht Club's games.
PC Gamer reports: Mina the Hollower will make her fighting game... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The freshly re-released version of Dead or Alive 6 features bugs that haven't been fixed since 2019, no rollback netcode, and forces players to repurchase some DLC they already own
Why it matters: Dead Or Alive 6 Last Round Releases With... signals what players want next.
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.
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.
Despite a raft of high-profile flops and cancellations, Sony Interactive Entertainment president Hideaki Nishino has reaffirmed the company's commitment to live-service games. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.
"Why should a middle-class nurse pay a larger share of her paycheck than a wealthy corporate lawyer?"
Why it matters: Social Security is headed for a day of... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anachronox failed to garner attention in its day but has accrued a cult audience over its quarter century
The big picture: For 25th Anniversary Tom Hall Unlocks The Vault... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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.
The Loch Lomond charity event will mark the 10th anniversary of Bowie's death The post Callum Beattie joins the line-up for David Bowie ‘Live On The Loch’ celebration appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Callum Beattie joins the line-up for David Bowie... taps into a cultural moment.
CD Projekt has rebranded itself as CD Projekt Red – or CD Projekt Red Spó&lstrokka Akcyjna, to be precise. Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this signals what players want next.
Tenbarge issued a lengthy apology on social media amid the settlement.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
BBC Science reports: Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says,... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has sold six million copies worldwide. Read more
The big picture: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 sells 6 million copies... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
"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.
Microsoft has refuted claims that its rival system, the PlayStation 5, is outselling the Xbox edition of Grand Theft Auto 6, claiming that the figure "doesn't represent pre-order data" and insisting "we've had record orders". Read more
Bottom line from Eurogamer: this is generating hype in the community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The pilot and 10 passengers - including five first-time parachutists - died in the incident, local officials said.
Why it matters: Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Moscow was actively reviewing fuel export agreements to avoid compromising domestic needs.
Why it matters: Putin admits Russia is ‘going through a difficult... may shift market dynamics.
Australia is doubling max fines for social media ban violations to $99M AUD as the government says platforms aren't doing enough.
Mashable reports: Australia is doubling max fines for social media... — this is one to watch for the industry.
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.
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.
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.
The unlikely hit spin-off series set within Night City sports a new roster of outcast cyber folks
Kotaku reports: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Season 2 Return To Netflix Finally... — this is generating hype in the community.
“I was backstage at the show in the middle of hair and makeup when this news was delivered, and they gave me no choice,” singer says
Rolling Stone reports: Katy Perry Forced to Cancel Belgian Fest Set... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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.
"The safety of all 55,000 of you always comes first and foremost” The post Katy Perry apologises after Werchter Boutique headline set cancelled due to severe weather warnings appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Katy Perry apologises after Werchter Boutique headline set... shows where the music business is headed.
"The collision course is set, and worse is yet to come."
Why it matters: Iran is forcing the U.S. into an escalation... reflects a broader economic trend.
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.
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.
Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in Caraballeda.
Bottom line from BBC World: this could reshape the global order.
OpenAI and the like are using our fantasies about technology to bilk investors, if we want to protect the public we need to establish the difference consciousness and something mimicking it
The big picture: Study Uses Age Of Empires Scenario Editor To... — is generating hype in the community.
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.
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.
4000 records from the late guitarist's eclectic archive have been made available The post Television icon Tom Verlaine’s huge personal record collection to go on sale appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
What's a gory fighting game without a few distinguished guests?
Why it matters: Invincible VS devs would like to have guest... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nike's Liberté away kit uses its mint hue to reframe a 140-year-old diplomatic gift as a statement of national identity on American soil.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
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.
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.
Taylor Momsen and company performed songs off their fifth album with an acoustic set in Brooklyn. The Pretty Reckless Unveil Dear God at Intimate Record Release Party: Photos + Setlist Kevin RC Wilson
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.
Why it matters: Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah... advances our understanding of the world.
“I appreciate you so much for the ways that you have treated me and other artists and writers with such support and encouragement,” singer says via video, which appeared to draw boos and cheers
Rolling Stone reports: Taylor Swift’s Heartfelt Message to Alan Jackson at... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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.
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.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Why it matters: SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into Earth orbit... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The new models will launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max, according to Mark Gurman.
Why it matters: Apple's touchscreen MacBook reportedly won't wait for the... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Pixar sequel declined 56 percent to win the frame, besting the debuts for the Milly Alcock-led superhero feature and 'Jackass: Best and Last.'
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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.
Microsoft says Xbox pre-order sales have broken records
The big picture: Xbox Tells People To ‘Wait For Real Data’... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
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.
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.
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.
The voice of Old Skies' Fia Quinn guides us through the games on her PC.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this signals what players want next.
"Obviously the big one in the room is The Black Parade".
The big picture: Nightdive says compatibility with fan missions was a... — is generating hype in the community.
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