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  1. The Space Shuttle Endeavour goes on public display later this yearEngadget
  2. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Arrivals at Madison Square Garden: Watch the Live StreamHollywood Reporter
  3. AI ‘Organisms’ Come Alive in Kuala Lumpur as Dutch Artist Unveils Immersive ShowVariety
  4. London Calling Indeed: Prince William Isn’t Going To Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding, But Heir Hung With Groom To Talk Eras Tour, World CupDeadline
  5. How to watch the 2026 Tour de France online for freeMashable
  6. Feds seek lower prison term for $100 million New Jersey deli fraudster — but some reasons why are hiddenCNBC
  7. Mexico-England Crunch World Cup Match Set To Move To Earlier Kick-Off Time — ReportsDeadline
  8. Microsoft follows Anthropic and OpenAI into the AI super app race with overhauled Copilot and AutoPilot agentsThe Decoder
  9. Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech Has an Ambitious Plan to Lure More Blockbusters: A Land Sea Super StageHollywood Reporter
  10. Kjell Nilsson, Who Played Lord Humungus in ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’, Dies at 76Variety

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AI ‘Organisms’ Come Alive in Kuala Lumpur as Dutch Artist Unveils Immersive Show

Digital lifeforms are taking over Kuala Lumpur. “Algorithmic Organisms 2.0,” an AI-driven immersive audiovisual exhibition from Dutch artist Ray Tijssen, opened at The Grey Box, GMBB Kuala Lumpur, ahead of a public run through July 19. The show weaves together AI, generative i...

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London Calling Indeed: Prince William Isn’t Going To Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding, But Heir Hung With Groom To Talk Eras Tour, World Cup

The Prince of Wales sadly won’t be attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding Friday in New York City, but the heir to the British throne nonetheless made sure to offer some royal prestige to events. In the hours before today’s festivities are set to start at Madison Sq...

The big picture: London Calling Indeed: Prince William Isn’t Going To... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Mexico-England Crunch World Cup Match Set To Move To Earlier Kick-Off Time — Reports

The highly anticipated World Cup last-16 match between England and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Sunday looks set to move kickoff time due to the threat of storms. The game had been scheduled for 6 p.m. local time Sunday, but the BBC is now reporting, followin...

The big picture: Mexico-England Crunch World Cup Match Set To Move... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Microsoft follows Anthropic and OpenAI into the AI super app race with overhauled Copilot and AutoPilot agents

Microsoft reportedly plans to merge its consumer and enterprise Copilot apps into a single app in August. Rarely used features like Copilot Podcasts are getting cut, and new AI agents called "AutoPilot" will handle tasks in the background for an extra fee. The article Microsof...

The Decoder reports: Microsoft follows Anthropic and OpenAI into the AI... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.

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Kjell Nilsson, Who Played Lord Humungus in ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’, Dies at 76

Kjell Nilsson, the Swedish bodybuilder and actor who played the masked bruiser Lord Humungus in George Miller’s 1982 classic “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,” died on July 2 after four years of kidney complications. He was 76. Nilsson’s passing was announced via a Facebook post f...

Variety reports: Kjell Nilsson, Who Played Lord Humungus in ‘Mad... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Dustin Hoffman Emotionally Accepts Karlovy Vary Award, Says Filmmaking Makes Him ‘Feel Alive’: ‘Grateful to Have Had the Opportunity to Do What I Love’

Legendary American actor Dustin Hoffman recalled his decades-spanning career while accepting the Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contribution to World Cinema at the opening ceremony of the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Visibly emotional after watching a...

Variety reports: Dustin Hoffman Emotionally Accepts Karlovy Vary Award, Says... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Danganronpa 2×2 has been delayed, statement shared

According to Spike Chunsoft’s latest update at Anime Expo 2026, Danganronpa 2×2 has been delayed. The game will release in early 2027. Danganronpa 2×2 was originally planned for this year. However, for the most part, we haven’t heard much about it since its original reveal. Sp...

Why it matters: Danganronpa 2×2 has been delayed, statement shared is generating hype in the community.

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Free-text answers and LLMs reveal hidden reasons behind human choices

Why do people make the choices they do? Researchers from the Center Synergy of Systems (SynoSys) at TUD Dresden University of Technology, the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, and the University of Basel present their new approach to finding answers to that question....

Why it matters: Free-text answers and LLMs reveal hidden reasons behind... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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New Avalon Malware Framework Packs CrownX Ransomware Capabilities

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented modular malware framework codenamed Avalon that's distributed by means of a multi-stage phishing chain capable of bypassing traditional security controls. Avalon combines credential collection, lateral moveme...

The Hacker News reports: New Avalon Malware Framework Packs CrownX Ransomware Capabilities — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair Postponed Due to Extreme Heat

Yet another wrinkle has appeared in President Donald Trump’s plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. On Friday afternoon, the Great American State Fair was forced to temporarily shut down due to extreme heat in the D.C. area. “Due to the heat, and in coordination with pub...

The big picture: Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair Postponed Due... — is generating industry buzz.

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Bounty Sisters confirms a western release on Nintendo Switch

Aksys games has just announced that they’ll be bringing Bounty Sisters to Nintendo Switch in the west. The title is slated for Fall, with a physical release also being confirmed. Bounty Sisters actually released on Nintendo Switch last year in December, but only in Japan. The ...

Why it matters: Bounty Sisters confirms a western release on Nintendo... could shake up the gaming landscape.

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DEVO’s Gerald Casale Will Excoriate Trump in July 4th Video for New Single “Just Do It!”

Jeffrey Epstein, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Steve Bannon also make appearances in a surreal and biting satire. DEVO’s Gerald Casale Will Excoriate Trump in July 4th Video for New Single “Just Do It!” Travis Bland

Consequence of Sound reports: DEVO’s Gerald Casale Will Excoriate Trump in July... — this taps into a cultural moment.

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Another Eden Begins gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer [update: physical release]

April 4: Wright Flyer Studios just set the release date for Another Eden Begins on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Today, the company announced that the game is arriving for both systems on September 17, 2026. We just heard about Another Eden Begins as part of a Nintendo Direct ...

Nintendo Everything reports: Another Eden Begins gets Nintendo Switch 2 and... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Olympia Soiree Catharsis confirmed for worldwide Nintendo Switch release

As shared by Aksys Games and Idea Factory today, Olympia Soiree Catharsis is receiving a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch. The game will be available in English starting in 2027. Olympia Soiree Catharsis is an otome visual novel. Previously, it launched in Japan back in De...

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

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Illusion of Itehari: Trail getting worldwide Nintendo Switch release

Aksys Games, Broccoli, and Lictobits today shared the news that Illusion of Itehari: Trail is receiving a worldwide launch on Nintendo Switch. The title is planned for 2027. Illusion of Itehari: Trails is an otome visual novel. Originally, it hit Japan back in July 2025. Detai...

Why it matters: Illusion of Itehari: Trail getting worldwide Nintendo Switch... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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‘Young Washington’ Marches Into Theaters July 4 Weekend – Specialty Preview

July 4 weekend is a quiet one for new indie releases, leaving the field to Angel Studios’ PG-13 wide release Young Washington on 2,700 screens. From Angel and Wonder Project, the film, timed to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S., stars British actor William Fran...

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

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The Dune keypad device can be your meeting controller and more

The gadget has three buttons, and it changes context based on what app you are looking at. For instance, in meeting apps and sites, it could be toggle mic, toggle video, and bring window to the front.

Bottom line from TechCrunch: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Flo Rida Shows Up to Great American State Fair, Draws a Very White Crowd

The rapper called for "unity" after performing at the Trump-backed Freedom250 event. Flo Rida Shows Up to Great American State Fair, Draws a Very White Crowd Travis Bland

Consequence of Sound reports: Flo Rida Shows Up to Great American State... — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Cthulu Mythos ADV Lunatic Whispers & The Isle Of Ubohoth visual novel collection coming to Nintendo Switch next week in Japan [update: western release confirmed]

October 2: Cthulu Mythos ADV Lunatic Whispers and Cthulu Mythos ADV The Isle of Ubohoth are both making their way to Nintendo Switch in a single collection. The double pack is set to release next week on October 9, 2025 in Japan. The Cthulu Mythos ADV games were both originall...

Why it matters: Cthulu Mythos ADV Lunatic Whispers & The Isle... signals what players want next.

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Puzzle adventure game Undergrounded announced for Nintendo Switch

Aksys has just announced that they’ll be releasing the title Undergrounded for Nintendo Switch. The game is scheduled to release sometime this fall, but no concrete release date has been confirmed. You can read an overview of the game below: THE STORY Scott, a young man from M...

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

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First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington.

Why it matters: First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after... could affect investors and consumers alike.

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Strictly Business From Cannes Lions: NBCUniversal, IBM, State Farm, Autodesk and Coinbase Leaders on Marketplace Trends, AI and Reaching Consumers

On the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, top leaders from NBCUniversal, IBM, State Farm, Autodesk and Coinbase talk shop and compare notes on marketing, tech and consumer trends in conversations with Todd Spangler, Variety business editor. The conversati...

Why it matters: Strictly Business From Cannes Lions: NBCUniversal, IBM, State... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Lela Rochon on the Final Season of ‘The Chi,’ the Beauty of Nostalgia and Pushing for More Women-Led Stories

SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from Season 8 of “The Chi,” now streaming on Paramount+ In the eighth and final season of Lena Waithe’s long-running drama, “The Chi,” legendary actress Lela Rochon steps onto the scene. The “Waiting to Exhale” alum firs...

The big picture: Lela Rochon on the Final Season of ‘The... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Newfound family ties link Scythian elite burials across the Eurasian steppe

A new ancient DNA study published in Science Advances provides evidence that political power among Scythian elites may have been inherited through family lineages that extended across multiple burial sites. By combining archaeology, anthropology and genetics, the new study off...

The big picture: Newfound family ties link Scythian elite burials across... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Mammals use the same underlying system—preserved through evolution—to process smells

Picture a mouse taking rapid, staccato sniffs of a crumb it's found while foraging for food. Now compare that with a human leaning in for a single, deep inhale to gauge whether a cantaloupe is ripe. New research from Northwestern University has found that, like humans, mice al...

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

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A benchmark for how different disturbances influence the loss and recovery of carbon and CO₂ in tropical forests

Tropical moist forests account for 70% of global living biomass. Deforestation and degradation—that is, the partial damage to tree stands—as well as the subsequent regeneration of forests therefore play a pivotal role in the global carbon cycle. While the effects of large-scal...

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

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‘Minions and Monsters’ Director Breaks Down the Film’s Easter Eggs, From ‘Citizen Kane’ to Old Universal Logos, ‘The Blob’ and More

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Minions and Monsters” out now in movie theaters. “Minions and Monsters” writer, director and voice actor Pierre Coffin is a huge fan of classic cinema, so it’s fitting that the latest installment of the franchise pays trib...

Why it matters: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Director Breaks Down the Film’s... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Why Star Trek’s Most Iconic Piece of Technology Isn’t Getting Invented Any Time Soon

The Star Trek franchise’s fingerprints are all over basically every piece of contemporary science fiction. From an idea as large as an intergalactic government system to a design as commonplace as a spaceship that doesn’t just look like a saucer, Star Trek’s innovation is the ...

Why it matters: Why Star Trek’s Most Iconic Piece of Technology... signals changes in media consumption.

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NetNut proxy network disrupted, 2 million infected devices cut off

A joint operation involving Google has disrupted NetNut, a residential proxy network that gave access to millions of compromised Android devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. [...]

Why it matters: NetNut proxy network disrupted, 2 million infected devices... highlights growing cyber threats.

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Acting DNI Pulte fires dozens of intelligence officials: MS Now

President Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the office of the Director of National Intelligence has begun firing intel officials, MS NOW reported.

CNBC reports: Acting DNI Pulte fires dozens of intelligence officials:... — this signals changing business strategies.

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Tristia: Chronicles announced for Nintendo Switch [update: western release date]

July 3 2025: Aksys Games plans to launch Tristia: Chronicles on Nintendo Switch, the company revealed today. A release is scheduled for Spring 2026. Tristia: Chronicles features Tristia: Legacy and Tristia: Restore, together in an updated package. Kogado Studio was behind the ...

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

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Getting Married at Madison Square Garden on Friday

After days of speculation, the Associated Press has confirmed that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday. Police assigned to patrol the Madison Square Garden area have said they were briefed on a potential increase in c...

Why it matters: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Getting Married at... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Amazon updated 2023’s Fire HD 10 tablet with 4GB of RAM

The Fire HD 8 that launched in 2024 was the last new addition to Amazon's budget-minded tablet lineup, but the company has quietly updated the Fire HD 10 that debuted the year before. In 2023 it was offered with multiple storage configurations that each came with 3GB of RAM, b...

The big picture: Amazon updated 2023’s Fire HD 10 tablet with... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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‘Backrooms: Everything Must Go’: Everything New in Kane Parsons’ Extended Version

Everything must go in the new extended cut of Kane Parsons’ “Backrooms,” released in theaters on Friday. “Backrooms,” which followed furniture store owner Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) as he stumbles across the confusing and eerie web of mirror spaces, later joined by his therapist...

Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Donald Trump Attempts to Read a Book Written for Second Graders

The president guests on latest installment of Usha Vance's Storytime with the Second Lady. Donald Trump Attempts to Read a Book Written for Second Graders Alex Young

Consequence of Sound reports: Donald Trump Attempts to Read a Book Written... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Antarctic ozone loss drove unexpected Southern Ocean cooling, climate model shows

The Southern Ocean has long stood out as an oddity in the global climate system. While most of the planet's surface oceans have warmed in response to rising greenhouse gases, waters circling Antarctica showed an unexpected tendency to cool during the late 20th and early 21st c...

Phys.org reports: Antarctic ozone loss drove unexpected Southern Ocean cooling,... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Claude Code's complicated China problem involves bans on both sides of the Pacific

Anthropic is trying to block Chinese companies like ByteDance and Ant Financial from accessing Claude Code, but they're getting around the restrictions through VPNs and overseas subsidiaries. Alibaba, meanwhile, has banned its own employees from using the tool after hidden cod...

The Decoder reports: Claude Code's complicated China problem involves bans on... — this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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The One-Hit Wonder That Was The Soundtrack Of The Bicentennial Summer Of 1976

America’s 250th has unleashed flashbacks to the Bicentennial, a buildup to July 4, 1976, awash in corporate patriotic branding, a flood of variety specials and a very memorable version of Schoolhouse Rock. Less expected was the pop/folk song that became the soundtrack to that ...

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Colony connections determine ant wound care: Transitional workers treat injured nestmates

Patients in hospitals generally trust the nursing staff. After all, they have undergone training and, in some cases, have several years of professional experience. In the case of carpenter ants, it is not nursing expertise that determines who cares for the patients.

Phys.org reports: Colony connections determine ant wound care: Transitional workers... — this opens new research frontiers.

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America 250 Events List: How Hollywood & Others Are Saying, “Happy Birthday!”

As America marks its 250th anniversary, there are a wide range of events, programming and unique celebrations planned by major entertainment entities. From theme park celebrations to live event coverage to TV specials, take a look at the list below for an updated sampling. CUR...

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Prime Slimes: A Guide To Gaming’s Greatest Goo-Getters

When God of War Laufey was unveiled a few weeks ago, the titular late wife of Kratos was supposed to be the star of the showcase. Things turned out differently, however, as much of the online discussion was centered around one of Laufey's sidekicks: a square of goo by the fanc...

Why it matters: Prime Slimes: A Guide To Gaming’s Greatest Goo-Getters reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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A Mission to Save NASA’s Swift Telescope Launches to Orbit

A refrigerator-size spacecraft will try to grab onto Swift and nudge it to a higher orbit, enabling it to continue observing powerful cosmic explosions.

NY Times Science reports: A Mission to Save NASA’s Swift Telescope Launches... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Security vulnerability reports have exploded since AI models started hunting for bugs

Epoch AI reports a sharp rise in security vulnerability reports. In June 2026, 21 organizations reported about 1,500 high-severity and critical CVEs, more than 3.5 times the previous monthly record. The surge lines up with the launch of AI-powered bug-hunting programs. The art...

Bottom line from The Decoder: this marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen Airport

The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, are set to begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".

Why it matters: Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen... could affect investors and consumers alike.

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Roguelike 2D platformer Pit Panic announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: release date]

May 15: Pit Panic is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, Flying Rat Studios shared today. The game is lined up for a July debut. Expect a final date soon. Pit Panic is a roguelike 2D platformer. As an archeologist, you’ll wield a hook, dig paths, jump and climb, h...

The big picture: Roguelike 2D platformer Pit Panic announced for Nintendo... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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‘Love Island UK’s Gabriel Garland Breaks Silence After Being Removed For Stabbing Case Involvement: “I Don’t Have A Criminal Record”

Gabriel Garland, the Love Island UK Islander who was removed from the villa after being named in court documents in a stabbing incident, has broken his silence. In a video shared on Instagram, Garland explains that he has no criminal record and a judge found that there wsa no ...

Deadline reports: ‘Love Island UK’s Gabriel Garland Breaks Silence After... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70

Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.

BBC World reports: Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.

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Unifrance Reelects Gilles Pélisson as President as French Film and TV Promotion Org Expands Global Ambitions

Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body. The former TF1 Group chairman and CEO first took over the organization three years ago and has bee...

Why it matters: Unifrance Reelects Gilles Pélisson as President as French... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a Rocky Start

During negotiations on Wednesday, employees voiced frustrations with what they consider an unwillingness among executives to engage meaningfully with the prospect of unionization.

Why it matters: Google DeepMind Unionization Talks Are Off to a... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Well, Professor Pippin Barr, you've done it again: you've ruined chess

Back in 2019, experimental game developer and actual university professor Pippin Barr released a browser game consisting of eight, very silly variations on chess - a flagrant assault on the dignity of a strategy experience whose roots go back a thousand years, which Barr justi...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Well, Professor Pippin Barr, you've done it again:... — this signals what players want next.

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How to avoid fees when spending abroad

Martin is revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away.

Bottom line from BBC Business: this could affect investors and consumers alike.

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If we force online platforms to control harmful content, where does that leave sex ed?

Most of us have attended sex ed classes in school. If we're lucky, we'll learn about consent and how to roll a condom onto a banana. But the classroom rarely goes into the specifics of sexual health and well-being—including what to do when a condom breaks.

Phys.org reports: If we force online platforms to control harmful... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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UK's AI Security Institute finds standard benchmarks systematically underestimate what AI agents can actually do

In a study covering seven benchmarks, the UK's AI Security Institute shows that standard AI evaluations systematically underestimate agent capabilities by capping the compute budget. On software engineering tasks, success rates jumped about 25 percent when the token budget was...

Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.

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North Korea-Linked npm Packages Mimic Rollup Polyfills to Steal Developer Secrets

Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been linked to a fresh set of malicious npm packages that masquerade as Rollup polyfill tooling to facilitate remote access and data theft. According to JFrog, the packages "rollup-packages-polyfill-core" and "rollup-runtime-polyfil...

Why it matters: North Korea-Linked npm Packages Mimic Rollup Polyfills to... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Ultrafast scanning tunneling microscopy reaches the quantum mechanical space-time limit for the first time

Werner Heisenberg's famous uncertainty principle describes one of the most intriguing features of quantum physics: certain pairs of physical quantities describing a particle, such as position and momentum, cannot simultaneously be determined with arbitrary precision—not becaus...

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

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We really need a way to hand over ownership of an Apple Home

Me being me, one of the first things I wanted to do in my new home was set up the smart home technology. That’s now almost complete (I’m currently engaged in mortal battle with presence detectors) and I’ll have an update soon. But there was also the matter of the smart home te...

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.

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Yes, the Pixel 11 will be more of the same, for better or worse [Video]

On paper, the upcoming Pixel 11 series looks like more of the same. For the modern smartphone enthusiast, “more of the same” usually triggers an immediate eye-roll. Are we setting ourselves up for disappointment by expecting the Pixel 11 to be something it was never meant to be?

9to5Google reports: Yes, the Pixel 11 will be more of... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Celebrate 250 years of America with the Estes Liberty Star model rocket

Model rocket staple Estes has designed a limited edition model rocket decked out in red, white and blue for the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. Suitable for display or launch.

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Razer Seiren V3 Pro microphone review

Razer's Shure MV7+ competitor has the odd quirk, but it's a good effort regardless.

The big picture: Razer Seiren V3 Pro microphone review — is generating hype in the community.

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The Guest List tackle modern masculinity on sweeping single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’

"This song is about feeling unfulfilled in spite of having achieved everything that you thought would make you happy" The post The Guest List tackle modern masculinity on sweeping single ‘If Ever Your Devil Is Kind’ appeared first on NME.

The big picture: The Guest List tackle modern masculinity on sweeping... — is making waves across platforms.

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‘Minions & Monsters’ Taking On The World With $62M+ WW Cume To Date – Box Office Update

FRIDAY AM: Illumination/Universal’s Minions & Monsters has already scared up $62.6M at the global box office after two days of release in the U.S. and additional territories going Wednesday. Yesterday, in U.S. and Canada, Minions & Monsters grossed $10.8M following its Wednesd...

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Michelle Dockery Returns To London Stage With ‘Bloodsport: After Helen Of Troy’ Co-Starring Laura Aikman

Downton Abbey‘s Michelle Dockery is returning to the London stage after a seven-year absence to star in playwright Ava Pickett’s new Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy. The casting was announced today by London’s Stratford East theater, where the new play will have its world prem...

Deadline reports: Michelle Dockery Returns To London Stage With ‘Bloodsport:... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Intel reportedly adding two new 22-core SKUs with game-boosting cache to Nova Lake-S lineup — 125W unlocked and 65W locked part rumored to be part of single-tile Core Ultra 5 tier

Intel is apparently cooking up two new 22-core Nova Lake-S SKUs with up to 144MB of bLLC. One is a locked 65W variant and one is an unlocked 125W part, and both are said to be part of the Core Ultra 5 tier.

The big picture: Intel reportedly adding two new 22-core SKUs with... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Paleontological study shows climate change makes marine animals shrink

Whether mussels, crustaceans or fish, marine animals have been responding to environmental crises with a reduction in body size for hundreds of millions of years. A new study by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), in conjunction with the Universities of Wa...

The big picture: Paleontological study shows climate change makes marine animals... — opens new research frontiers.

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First assessment of online global trade in brachyuran land crabs

New research has begun to lift the lid on the global online trade in land crabs, leading scientists to call for closer monitoring and regulation to better understand any effects it may be having on native populations and global biodiversity. The study, published in Oryx, highl...

Why it matters: First assessment of online global trade in brachyuran... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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‘Dutton Ranch’ Closes Out Season 1 With Death, Drugs & Disclosures

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details of the Season 1 finale of Paramount+’s Dutton Ranch. Taylor Sheridan shows love to kill off major characters and series regulars. Dutton Ranch is no different. The Yellowstone spinoff closed out its debut season with a firefight, carte...

Deadline reports: ‘Dutton Ranch’ Closes Out Season 1 With Death,... — this is generating industry buzz.

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World Cup Ratings Were Supposed To Be Big, But THIS Big?! Fox & Telemundo Execs On The Secrets To The Surge

For Fox’s Mike Mulvihill, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has put a final exclamation mark on the answer to the decades-old question of whether soccer can ever become mainstream in the U.S. “It’s a settled issue,” said the exec, who is president of insights and analytics for Fox’s ent...

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Tax-avoiding firms more likely to greenwash, analysis of 391 ASX companies suggests

Businesses today face growing dual pressures to deliver strong financial performance while also demonstrating environmental and social responsibility. New research from Murdoch University published in Business Strategy & Development has found that companies that aggressively a...

Phys.org reports: Tax-avoiding firms more likely to greenwash, analysis of... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Turns out I don’t want a physical QWERTY keyboard for my Android phone – do you? [Video]

There’s a bit of an obsession out there with resurrecting the BlackBerry-style physical QWERTY keyboard but, after trying a couple of the latest attempts, I still struggle to see the appeal in 2026, and I’m really not sure who’s buying these.

The big picture: Turns out I don’t want a physical QWERTY... — could change how developers build software.

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A volcano has erupted remnants of Earth's primordial magma ocean

Earth was once covered by a global magma ocean, which later cooled and crystallised – now traces of this primordial event have been found in magma from a young volcano in the Indian Ocean

Why it matters: A volcano has erupted remnants of Earth's primordial... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Slay the Spire 2 gets 15 powerful new multiplayer cards, while making life easier the first time you install a mod

Slay the Spire 2 has received a bunch of potent new cards specifically for co-operative multiplayer. They span all five of the game's classes, from the aloof and stargazing Regent to the venomous and underhand Silent (Silent! My beloved, etc). The update in question is out now...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this is generating hype in the community.

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Hot Jupiter winds reveal exoplanet magnetic fields for first time

Planets beyond our solar system can have magnetic fields similar to those closer to home, astronomers said Tuesday after observing extreme winds on scorching worlds known as "hot Jupiters."

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

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