Investors increasingly view China's two-speed growth with robust export and tepid domestic demand as a defining long-term feature of the Chinese economy.
Why it matters: China consumer price growth weakens in June while... signals changing business strategies.
Madix was nominated for best host for a reality or reality competition program.
The big picture: ‘Love Island USA’ Host Ariana Madix Reacts to... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon in which they opened up about the legal battle with Blake Lively over the events surrounding the production of the 2024 drama film “It Ends with Us.” “We have not spoken publicly for the bet...
The big picture: Justin Baldoni Speaks Out on Blake Lively Legal... — is generating industry buzz.
The company, which is already listed in Shenzhen, had priced shares in the IPO at 63.28 Hong Kong dollars apiece, raising HK$24.27 billion ($3.09 billion).
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month’s best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I’m William Earl, the executive digital director of Variety and the publication’s resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at ...
The big picture: Best Horror of July 2026: ‘Evil Dead Burn,’... — is generating industry buzz.
Ariana Madix has earned her first Emmy nomination as host of Love Island USA and is sharing her thoughts with Deadline. The television personality is still in Fiji hosting Peacock’s dating series, and news of her nomination caught her by surprise. “I’m so thrilled and excited,...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Maine Democrats must now replace Platner with less than four months until the midterm elections.
The big picture: Platner quits Maine Senate race; Democrats set to... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Award-winning filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan has added a new column to his remarkable resume: double Emmy nominee. He earned the recognition Wednesday morning for Marty, Life Is Short, the documentary he produced and directed about his friend of 40 years, actor Martin Short. The fi...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
Nintendo and Good Feel have readied the latest update for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which puts the game at version 1.0.2. As we reported earlier today, a demo for the game is now available. The main purpose of the patch is to support save data usage in the full game. The ...
Why it matters: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 1.0.2 update out... may set a new standard for the genre.
Cells sitting side by side in the same tissues are not identical. Each cell carries its own subtly different chemical signature—a hidden individuality that can reveal how diseases take root and spread. Now, researchers from the University of Osaka have developed a technique se...
Why it matters: New probe could help trace Alzheimer's-linked lipids one... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Patrick Dempsey wrote in a recent op-ed for the Portland Press Herald that he gave “real thought” to running for Senate in Maine after the Democratic nominee Graham Platner was hit with sexual assault allegations. However, he ultimately decided to leave the job for someone mor...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Rhythm Heaven Groove fans can now celebrate the game’s release with new icons on Nintendo Switch Online. They’re available now for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. You can claim designs for characters, backgrounds, and frames. If you’re going for a character, it’ll cost you ...
Why it matters: Rhythm Heaven Groove icons added to Nintendo Switch... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
June 24: Nintendo typically likes to celebrate new game releases with icons on Switch Online, and the pattern now continues with Star Fox. New designs are available based on the Nintendo Switch 2 game. If you’re going for characters, they cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nin...
The big picture: Star Fox icons added to Nintendo Switch Online — signals what players want next.
With partner Dennis Lambert, Potter scored Billboard hits for Glen Campbell, Player, Tavares, the Four Tops & more.
The big picture: Brian Potter, ‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ Co-Producer & ’70s Hit... — shows where the music business is headed.
The nominations were revealed during a ceremony on Wednesday morning.
Why it matters: All the Actors Who Earned Double 2026 Emmy... could reshape the box office conversation.
The Democratic candidate who challenged incumbent Republican Susan Collins will be replaced by the state party in the coming weeks
Why it matters: Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign Amid Sexual Assault... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Graham Platner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine on Wednesday, clearing the way for Democrats in that state to choose a new candidate as they seek to retake control of the chamber. “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me,” Platner said in a vide...
Deadline reports: Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid In Maine After... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Jay-Z will take over Yankee Stadium to mark the anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, with London, Paris, and L.A. dates slated for the fall
The big picture: Where to Buy Last-Minute Tickets to Jay-Z’s Yankee... — could define this era of music.
Ant Group's Robbyant has released LingBot-VLA 2.0, an Apache-2.0 vision-language-action model for cross-embodiment robot manipulation. The 6B checkpoint is pretrained on roughly 60,000 hours of data, spanning 50,000 hours of robot trajectories across 20 robot configurations an...
The big picture: Robbyant Releases LingBot-VLA 2.0: An Open-Source 6B Vision-Language-Action... — raises questions about AI's role.
The set arrives at No. 8 on Top Latin Albums and No. 5 on Regional Mexican Albums charts.
Why it matters: Eslabon Armado’s ‘NOCTURNO’ Scores Double Top 10 Billboard... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Auteurs are out in force in this year’s writing and directing Emmy races and so are veteran pilot and episodic helmers. Female helmers had a big showing in noms for drama series, documentary and variety shows. As ever, the nominees in writing and directing categories for the a...
Variety reports: Auteurs and Showrunners Dominate Emmy Nominations in Writing... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
England’s upset victory over Mexico to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals delivered nearly 45 million viewers on Sunday night across Fox Sports and the viewers for the Spanish-language telecast on Telemundo and Peacock. Fox Sports grabbed 21.7 million viewers for its telec...
Why it matters: England’s World Cup Victory Over Mexico Draws Nearly... could reshape the box office conversation.
Trump was held civilly liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll when he denied her claim he sexually abused her in a New York department store.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Reader poll: Obsidian might be pivoting to a Fallout game, but only after major layoffs and the cancellation of other projects—how's that landing?
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A new quantum theory bridges two rival models of how impurities behave inside many-particle systems, resolving a problem that has challenged physicists for decades. The findings could reshape experiments on ultracold atoms, semiconductors, and other exotic forms of quantum mat...
ScienceDaily reports: Heidelberg physicists just united two opposing quantum theories — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Oregon’s attorney general is asking a judge to delay Paramount’s closing of its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by 60 days, and to order the company to turn over documents related to the merger. A hearing is scheduled for Monday in Multnomah County Circuit Court...
Deadline reports: Oregon Attorney General Seeks 60-Day Delay Of Paramount’s... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Ever since a federal judge hit the pause button in April on Nexstar’s big bucks merger with Tegna, the Texas-based local TV giant vowed to fight back on antitrust allegations and claims it played political footies with the Trump administration. Corporate walls had to suddenly ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Stunts, hair, makeup, costumes, and technical categories were recognized, but nothing for the actors.
Why it matters: Fallout series nominated for 9 Emmys, but not... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The University of Barcelona participated in a study that uses an unexpected change of government in Spain—the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) defeated the PP, against the odds, in the March 2004 general election—to examine whether changes in economic expectations affec...
Why it matters: How economic expectations and political polarization influence fertility... opens new research frontiers.
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...
Variety reports: Emmy Predictions: First Look at Possible Winners With... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5, a Cursor-trained model for coding, agentic tasks, and knowledge work. It serves at 80 TPS, costs $2/$6 per million tokens, and ranks #1 on Harvey's Legal Agent Benchmark. The post SpaceXAI Releases Grok 4.5, a Cursor-Trained Model for Coding, Agenti...
Why it matters: SpaceXAI Releases Grok 4.5, a Cursor-Trained Model for... highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.
The big picture: One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by... — is one to watch for the industry.
The rock group said it was promised a 50% cut of streaming at a time when digital music was still in its infancy.
Why it matters: ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ Band Lit Settles Sony... could define this era of music.
The ABC show received its first nod in the reality competition series category after a 10-year nomination hiatus.
Why it matters: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Bosses, Dancers Celebrate Breaking... may set a new benchmark for the genre.
If you're looking for hydrogen on the elemental chart, it won't take you long to find it. It is right there at the beginning, the lightest possible material. One electron, one proton, one neutron. Simple, minimalistic, the Marie Kondo of the elemental chart, but with enormous ...
Phys.org reports: Catching hydrogen in the act: Tracking the absorption... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Is it possible to make a stadium signal-friendly? What about 16 stadiums across 104 matches?
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Bring your best bait, this is a big'un.
Why it matters: Expert anglers, can you name all of these... may set a new standard for the genre.
On a day when 'The Pitt' and ‘Hacks’ led all nominees, the network’s Casey Bloys on past successes and future uncertainty. Also, 'The Comeback’s' AI vision: “Somebody could announce this next month."
Hollywood Reporter reports: HBO Chief on ‘Heated Rivalry‘ Emmys Ineligibility: “I’m... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Netflix landed 111 Emmy nominations today across 34 titles, with 21 series scoring multiple nominations, led by Beef with 16 and The Beast In Me with nine — both limited/anthology series, a genre Netflix has had a stronghold on with four Outstanding Series wins in the past fiv...
The big picture: Jinny Howe On Netflix’s Emmy Haul, ‘The Diplomat’... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Farmers are getting more tools in their toolbox, thanks to new research from the University of Missouri that shows how they can tweak planting practices to make the most of every acre.
Why it matters: Planting the future: Researchers put AI to work... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Team Wave Entertainment has launched production in Waco, Texas on psychological thriller “Grace” with actor, producer and filmmaker Malcolm Goodwin set to direct. Written by Victor Hawks, the film stars Jessica Harmon (“iZombie), David Anders (“Alias”), David Blue (“Stargate U...
Why it matters: ‘Reacher’ Star Malcolm Goodwin Set to Direct Thriller... reflects evolving audience tastes.
EXCLUSIVE: As production on HBO Max hit medical drama The Pitt‘s third season was in full force this morning, the TV Academy announced the Emmy Award nominations for 2026. Noah Wyle, star of the series who also writes, directs, and executive produces, learned the news of the s...
Deadline reports: Noah Wyle Celebrates ‘The Pitt’ Emmy Noms &... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The saga of Musk's tussle with the SEC over how he disclosed his growing stake in Twitter (now X) has come to an end.
Why it matters: Despite ‘misgivings,’ judge approves Elon Musk’s $1.5M SEC... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
Why it matters: Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices... could change how developers build software.
Sometimes all it takes is four episodes. Shailene Woodley earned an Emmy nomination Thursday for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series after delivering one of Paradise Season 2’s most unforgettable performances as Annie Clay, the resilient survivor whose emotional journe...
Deadline reports: Shailene Woodley Talks ‘Paradise’ Emmy Nomination, “No Drama”... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.
The big picture: I run the UK's biggest bank, here are... — may shift market dynamics.
The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
BBC Business reports: Why electric cars cost more to insure -... — this signals changing business strategies.
Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Christopher Barrett seems very happy.
Why it matters: Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200... is generating hype in the community.
The veteran creator has a new home for management. “He's not only a pioneer of the creator economy, but also a genuinely entrepreneurial-minded innovator,” says HeartRock founder Alec Shankman.
The big picture: Joey Graceffa Signs With HeartRock Partners — reflects evolving audience tastes.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1846 on July 09 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1846 on... — shows where the music business is headed.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1124 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 09 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 09 taps into a cultural moment.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for July 09 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... shows where the music business is headed.
If a liquid is cooled slowly to its freezing point, it becomes a crystal in which the constituent particles are arranged in an ordered pattern. In contrast, when the liquid is cooled very quickly, the particles are unable to arrange themselves in an ordered fashion, and it bec...
Phys.org reports: Why some glasses break suddenly while others deform... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
For the first time, researchers have filmed the elusive goblin shark alive in the deep ocean where it naturally lives. The remarkable sightings greatly expand the shark's known range and depth, showing that this 125-million-year-old "living fossil" still has plenty of secrets ...
The big picture: Rare goblin shark filmed alive for the first... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch for a record-breaking 36th time early Thursday morning (July 9), and you can watch the action live.
Bottom line from Space.com: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Christopher Barrett had accused the PS5 maker of trying to avoid paying him vested bonuses from the studio's sale
Why it matters: Sony Reaches Settlement With Bungie Director It Accused... may set a new standard for the genre.
Kelty Greye tells The Hollywood Reporter about her melancholic rendition of the 2001 hit that she recorded three years before it landed in the DC Studios film and accepting "whether you loved it or hated it."
The big picture: ‘Supergirl’: “The Middle” Singer Opens Up About “Wild”... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The 35-year-old actor is also an executive producer on the Netflix series, earning him a spot on the show’s best limited series or anthology nomination.
Why it matters: ‘Beef’ Star Charles Melton on His First Emmy... signals where Hollywood is headed.
Persona saw a big presence at Anime Expo last weekend, featuring a dedicated booth, panels, and merchandise to promote the series' 30th anniversary, as well as the upcoming Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6. The staff behind P4R was also giving press interviews, and one comment ...
GameSpot reports: Persona 4 Revival Producer Confirms Some Noteworthy Character... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The $300 million round is expected to be led by Menlo Ventures, Sifted reported.
The big picture: Lovable reportedly in talks to double its valuation... — could change how developers build software.
The company will first offer rides to employees, then roll them out more broadly to the public.
Why it matters: Waymo Plans to Expand Driverless Cars to 4... could change how developers build software.
When it comes to managing your personal finances, you may want to stick with your accountant before turning to artificial intelligence, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Phys.org reports: Should a chatbot manage your bank account? Probably... — this opens new research frontiers.
A new scientific review outlines how satellites and other remote sensing technologies are increasingly shaping how biodiversity and ecosystem health can be monitored at scale—offering new opportunities for countries reporting under international nature targets, while also unde...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The president was found liable of those charges in a 2023 civil trial
Rolling Stone reports: Trump Must Pay E. Jean Carroll $5.8 Million... — this could define this era of music.
Meta might be the next company to make an always-on AI wearable. The company is working on prototype "super sensing" always-aware smart glasses that could continuously record audio and snap photos "every few seconds," according to the Financial Times. The wearer could then ask...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Water’s odd behavior becomes even more dramatic when it is supercooled, but scientists have struggled to compare the many different ways of describing its microscopic structure. Researchers at the University of Osaka used an AI model trained on computer simulations to evaluate...
The big picture: Scientists used AI to crack one of water's... — opens new research frontiers.
June 17: A summer showcase was held for Disney Dreamlight Valley in which Gameloft detailed what’s to come for the game, bed by a Honeyglow Woods Adventure Pack. The DLC adds a new storyline with Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore from Disney’s Winnie the Pooh. That’s along w...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
The 2026 Emmy nominations led to plenty of snubs, surprises, and insights into what contributes to a show or performer becoming a TV awards contender nowadays.
Why it matters: What the Success of ‘Hacks’ or Widow’s Bay’... reflects evolving audience tastes.
After 10 seasons on Bravo, Summer House just earned its first Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program category. The nomination has Truly Original executive producer Steven Weinstock “excited” and “gratified” with the honor. “We’re really excited that th...
Deadline reports: ‘Summer House’ EP “Gratified” With First Emmy Nomination,... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Apple TV execs can’t help crowing at their Emmy nomination batting average: 87 nominations (the platform’s best showing yet) across 15 programs — out of just 31 titles that were submitted for voter consideration, less than half of what its competitors submitted. “This just rei...
Variety reports: Matt Cherniss on Apple TV’s Impressive Emmys Batting... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
"I've been to 10 of these and I've never seen people out in the street like they are for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony right now," Fat Joe said.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are out, and Television Academy president and CEO Maury McIntyre is excited ahead of the show in September. It was a big day for shows such as Hacks, The Pitt, Widow’s Bay, Pluribus and Beef, and McIntyre was pleased with the ...
Why it matters: TV Academy President Maury McIntyre Talks Emmy Noms,... is generating industry buzz.
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Elsa Keslassy explains the battle that is brewing in France between Netflix and other streamers over the country’s programming quotas and its theatrical movie windowing rules. Keslassy, who is Variety‘s international edi...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
A slowing Atlantic Ocean current is projected to intensify powerful storms in California while reducing snowfall over Greenland, according to a recent University of California, Riverside study. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) works like a giant conveyor ...
The big picture: Slowing Atlantic current could fuel stronger California atmospheric... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Microbiologists from Stellenbosch University in South Africa have discovered a previously unknown bacterial genus within the phylum Acidobacteriota. It is the first genus from this phylum to be described from Southern Africa.
Why it matters: South African fynbos soil delivers a new species... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
A new Southwest Research Institute-led study proposes a solution to a longstanding puzzle in planetary science: What caused the concentration, assembly, and preservation of millimeter-sized, spherical mineral grains within the parent bodies of the most common meteorites? The w...
The big picture: Primordial mini-moons may explain meteorite composition — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Well, it finally happened. Sony has announced that PlayStation disc production will come to an end by 2028, which subsequently creates the implication that the future PS6 console will be digital-only. Naturally, a lot of folks are upset by this, and I'm certainly among the...
The big picture: Sony’s No More Discs Debacle Was Inevitable, But... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
President Trump ordered another round of bombing against Iran after accusing the "Islamic Republic of Japan" of conducting missile strikes
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the growing wave of stock offerings and debt issuance is the next big threat to the bull market.
Why it matters: Jim Cramer sees a big risk to the... signals changing business strategies.
The three original castmembers hopped on phone calls with The Hollywood Reporter to celebrate the news: "It's been 10 years of most of us just sharing our blood, sweat and tears and journeys with the world."
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Summer House’: Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke and Carl... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
New Horizons takes frequent naps to conserve resources as it explores the outer solar system.
CNET reports: NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft Just Woke Up From... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The Man Men co-stars face off in Track Star Versus, calling out songs by Bad Bunny, The National, Tom Petty, Miles Davis, and more ahead of their new film. Jon Hamm and John Slattery Put Their Music Knowledge to the Test in Track Star Versus Alex Krinsky
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
THR's TV reviewers discuss the thrills and frustrations of this year's crop, from the love for 'Widow's Bay' to the omissions of 'The Lowdown' and 'Lord of the Flies.'
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this could reshape the box office conversation.
It’s time to fire up the grill because Beef is sizzling once again. Creator, EP, writer and director Lee Sung Jin is celebrating after Season 2 of Netflix’s acclaimed anthology landed 16 Emmy nominations Thursday morning—three more than its first installment. The latest haul n...
Deadline reports: ‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Talks Emmy Nominations,... — this is generating industry buzz.
President Donald Trump spent two days in Ankara, Turkey with other NATO member leaders.
CNBC reports: Trump's European allies add distance on Iran following... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Trump already asked the Supreme Court to reconsider denying him an appeal of a verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
CNBC reports: Trump announces long-shot bid to get Supreme Court... — this signals changing business strategies.
The daily movements of brown howler monkeys (Alouatta guariba) in the forest are determined by an interplay of environmental, behavioral and social factors. This is one of the conclusions of a study conducted in Brazil and published in the International Journal of Primatology....
Phys.org reports: Brown howler monkeys rest more on long, hot... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The first-known direct observations of a seafloor spreading event at a mid-ocean ridge in the Indian Ocean are presented in Nature. The observations offer insight into how new oceanic crust is created.
The big picture: New deep-sea measurements show how the ocean floor... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Systems are merely plumbing: they don’t create the outcomes you want, they make it easier for those outcomes to emerge naturally.
Why it matters: Pipes Don’t Make Water, and Distribution Doesn’t Guarantee... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Japanese company ispace is expanding its already extensive moon plans to include SpaceX's Starship megarocket.
Space.com reports: Japanese company books 1,100 pounds of cargo space... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Get lifetime access to Transfr Pro and send unlimited files securely with real-time tracking for a one-time $79.97.
The big picture: Transfer files of any size for life for... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The investor believes regulators will eventually crack down on prediction markets after competition from the upstarts pressured the stocks of sportsbooks.
Why it matters: Michael Burry bets on sportsbooks DraftKings and Flutter,... reflects a broader economic trend.
"It’s happening, and it’s CHEETAHLISHIOUS!" wrote Raven-Symoné.
The big picture: ‘Cheetah Girls 4’ Is Officially Underway, Featuring Raven-Symoné... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The Oregon attorney general’s office has asked a judge to grant a 60-day delay on the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as it continues to investigate whether the deal violates antitrust law. Judge Eric Dahlin, of Multnomah County Superior Court, will hold a hearin...
Variety reports: Oregon A.G. Seeks Delay of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger,... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
A lifesaver in a heatwave, think of these mini fans like a personal air conditioner in a pinch.
Why it matters: Music Fans Say Amazon’s $12 Portable Fan Helps... taps into a cultural moment.
A research team at Marburg University has investigated one of the largest enzyme complexes found in nature to date and deciphered its remarkable structure. Under the supervision of Dr. Jan Schuller, Ph.D. student Sophia Paul from the Center for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO...
The big picture: Decoding of one of nature's largest enzymes reveals... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The El Niño predicted for 2026–2027 is one such event. These events have caused environmental, economic and social impacts in Brazil, requiring specific public policies. To transform scientific data into a f...
Why it matters: Nine out of 10 Brazilian cities have experienced... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Set nearly 20 years into the future, Paul Atreides must face the consequences of the war he waged on those he loved and despised
Rolling Stone reports: Timothée Chalamet Is a Megalomaniacal Paul Atreides in... — this could define this era of music.
FIFA added Justin Bieber to the World Cup 2026 final halftime show lineup with Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Coldplay.
Why it matters: Justin Bieber is joining FIFA’s first-ever World Cup... may redefine how we interact with devices.
I rather like Fallout: New Vegas. It's one of my favourite games of all time, if not number one. Ever since I first played it as an impressionable teenager, I've been dying to see its developers Obsidian offered more chances to turn their well-honed talents for building deep R...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
The HBO Max comedy series picked up 24 nominations for its final season.
Why it matters: ‘Hacks’ Creators on Their Record-Breaking Emmy Nomination Haul:... is generating industry buzz.
EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Tatro is in talks to join the live-action Superman spinoff series DC Crime in the role of Gorilla Grodd, sources close to production tell Deadline. The news arrives before the Jimmy Olsen series has officially received a greenlight. DC describes the character ...
Why it matters: Jimmy Tatro Circling Major Role In Jimmy Olsen... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Latin American nation's cybersecurity plan — still in the expansion phase — has to survive its own knockout round during the FIFA World Cup.
Dark Reading reports: Mexico's New Cyber Plan Faces Its First Real... — this highlights growing cyber threats.
Messi and Argentina's Round of 16 win at the World Cup broke a major Google Search record.
Mashable reports: Google saw record-breaking number of searches after Messi... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Levi Strauss beat quarterly expectations on the top and bottom lines during its fiscal 2026 second quarter.
Why it matters: Levi Strauss beats quarterly expectations, raises guidance and... hints at where the money is moving.
An engineer says the failed columns at the former Pfizer HQ have nothing to do with steel material quality.
Fortune reports: ‘Failures happen during construction’: Office-to-residential conversions are all... — this may shift market dynamics.
My worst fears have been realized, but damn if Edward's story isn't still pretty great 13 years later.
Why it matters: Black Flag Resynced Is A Bad Remake Of... could shake up the gaming landscape.
Researchers have cracked the code behind bacteria's ability to naturally manufacture multiple versions of powerful anti-cancer drugs. The discovery could make it much easier to engineer new cancer treatments inspired by nature, including improved versions of existing medicines.
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this advances our understanding of the world.
Mount Royal University in Calgary says hackers stole and then deleted data from its file storage systems after breaching the university's network. [...]
The big picture: Mount Royal University confirms breach as hackers claim... — highlights growing cyber threats.
Animal health experts say pet owners in areas where the screwworm is present should watch their animals closely.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
In addition to bringing new keyboard and typing improvements across multiple languages, iOS 27 will also add several languages and accents to Apple Translate. Here are the details.
The big picture: iOS 27 adds nine new languages and accents... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Good, dumb TVs, those without a web connection, are nearly impossible to find. But you can minimize companies getting your data and block ads.
Bottom line from CNET: this is one to watch for the industry.
Europe risks a severe crisis if the decline of wild pollinators continues. This is the key message of a new white paper prepared by 135 researchers from eight research consortia, including the projects BUTTERFLY, RestPoll, ProPollSoil and PolinERA, all involving researchers fr...
Why it matters: Europe risks a pollinator crisis, researchers warn could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The Amazon region, Earth's most important ecosystem, is home to more than 400 Indigenous groups that use thousands of rainforest plant species. They pass on their knowledge of the flora primarily through oral tradition, usually from parents or other family members to their chi...
The big picture: Indigenous peoples in the Amazon face massive cultural... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The inclusion of universal child care in Project 2029 signals that Democrats see it as a winning issue.
Fortune reports: ‘Project 2029’ floats free child care—or $1,000 to... — this signals changing business strategies.
"This is what insanity and despicable corporate greed looks like," said another artist.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this signals what players want next.
SpaceX's record IPO raised a total of $85.7 billion after underwriters exercised the "greenshoe" overallotment.
CNBC reports: SpaceX stock closes below debut price at $148... — this hints at where the money is moving.
Cities are often described as "heat islands," with media reports warning that some neighborhoods can be 20° F (7° C) hotter than others. But those temperatures are often based on satellite data rather than the conditions people actually experience, due to the dearth of near-su...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
At the Open Source Summit in Mumbai, Torvalds discusses the pain and power of AI in the kernel, and why Linux no longer supports 'museum' technology.
Why it matters: 'I'm not a programmer' anymore: Linus Torvalds on... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are betting on AI, health tech, and startups. Mohamed Salah is taking a more traditional route beyond football.
Bottom line from Wired: this could change how developers build software.
Although AI and tech innovation is blamed for that drop, it has more to do with the lack of supply relative to the number of jobs that are available.
Fortune reports: Labor force participation falls to 61.5%, the lowest... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
From a handheld fan dubbed the savior of the summer to a bottle of bourbon that celebrates the Founding Fathers, these are our editors' picks for July
Why it matters: Rolling Stone Editors’ Picks, July 2026: Our Favorite... could define this era of music.
Netflix engineers detailed how they handle wide partitions in Apache Cassandra for the TimeSeries Abstraction. Two approaches work together: Time Slice re-partitioning tunes future partitions at the table level, while dynamic partitioning detects and splits oversized partition...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this marks a new chapter in AI development.
Originally from southeastern Africa, the turquoise killifish (Nothobranchius furzeri) lives in seasonal bodies of water that form during the rainy season and disappear again during the dry season. The fish is highly adapted to this seasonal cycle: It completes its entire life ...
Why it matters: Dynamic population breeding improves turquoise killifish husbandry advances our understanding of the world.
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