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  1. ‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer Sees Core Four Group Of Videogame Avatars Unleashed In Real LifeDeadline
  2. Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robotsBBC World
  3. To afford aging in place, older adults turn to 'Golden Girls' housingPhys.org
  4. ‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer Takes Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart Out of the ConsoleHollywood Reporter
  5. Trump, DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83.3M defamation award to E. Jean CarrollCNBC
  6. ‘Star Wars’ On-Set Visual Effects Workers UnionizeHollywood Reporter
  7. Fred Again.. and Latin Mafia Are Making a Mixtape and Livestreaming the Entire ProcessRolling Stone
  8. Danganronpa creator reflects on first game’s slow sales start, originally no plans for sequel, and how things turned around with Danganronpa 2Nintendo Everything
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‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer Sees Core Four Group Of Videogame Avatars Unleashed In Real Life

Deadline · 2026-07-29 01:30
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

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To afford aging in place, older adults turn to 'Golden Girls' housing

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Danganronpa creator reflects on first game’s slow sales start, originally no plans for sequel, and how things turned around with Danganronpa 2

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‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer Sees Core Four Group Of Videogame Avatars Unleashed In Real Life

A Jumanji: Open World trailer is now available to the masses. The threequel film will arrive in theaters Dec. 11, 2026. A clip had previously been played in April at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, though this trailer starts out a bit differently. The clip features Spencer (Alex Wolff...

The big picture: ‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer Sees Core Four Group... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Danganronpa creator reflects on first game’s slow sales start, originally no plans for sequel, and how things turned around with Danganronpa 2

Danganronpa has become a full-fledged series with multiple games, but things could have ended up very differently. In a social media post, series creator Kazutaka Kodaka reflected on how the franchise could have ended after just one game. Danganronpa got off to a slow start an...

Nintendo Everything reports: Danganronpa creator reflects on first game’s slow sales... — this is generating hype in the community.

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‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black Return for Third and Final Movie

Sony has unveiled the trailer for the third entry in the “Jumanji” franchise, titled “Jumanji: Open World.” The teaser offers fans their first glimpse of the returning ensemble cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan. The third film follows the ...

Variety reports: ‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Evan Rachel Wood “Sad” About Not Returning For ‘Practical Magic 2’: “It Seems Like They’re Not Following The Book”

Evan Rachel Wood has shared her thoughts about not returning to Practical Magic 2. In a recent interview, the star said it was “sad” she was not asked back to reprise her role in the film starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. “It is sad, because we bonded with that cast s...

Why it matters: Evan Rachel Wood “Sad” About Not Returning For... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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The Best Headphones for Travel

We evaluated our favorite headphones on factors like noise-canceling, portability, and battery life

Rolling Stone reports: The Best Headphones for Travel — this shows where the music business is headed.

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Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song in Social Media Post: ‘Would Never Approve’

Noah Kahan is the latest among musicians firing back against the White House for using their music on social media, responding to an Instagram post that utilized his song “American Cars.” The White House post from Monday featured images of President Donald Trump while visiting...

Variety reports: Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using Song... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Updating Darwin: Biologists are returning to an older theory to explain anomalies in evolution

Evolution is a fact of life. So much so that even the theory of evolution is evolving. Lately, a centuries-old discredited idea has been making a strong comeback. It helps us explain scientific observations that, according to standard evolutionary theory, should be impossible.

The big picture: Updating Darwin: Biologists are returning to an older... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Doc Talk Podcast: Director Sara Dosa On Her Oscar Contender ‘Time And Water’, Elegy For Iceland’s Disappearing Ice

What is Iceland without ice? That question, once unimaginable, has become urgent as climate change shrinks the country’s glaciers to the vanishing point. The Nordic nation has already bid farewell to dozens of its smaller glaciers – the first to go being Okjökull (also known a...

The big picture: Doc Talk Podcast: Director Sara Dosa On Her... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face

In a new disclosure, OpenAI says its agent used exposed logins to gain access to at least four “publicly available services” in its unhinged quest to solve a test.

The big picture: OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just... — is one to watch for the industry.

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100% organic free-range egg production could have negative consequences for climate and nature

A study published in Royal Society Open Science reveals striking trade-offs when it comes to different methods of egg production. Using UK data, the study compared several possible scenarios for the egg industry, including shifts to barn, free-range and organic systems, while ...

Why it matters: 100% organic free-range egg production could have negative... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘The Gilded Age’ Star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor Wrap Workplace Satire Short ‘Movin’ On Up’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Gilded Age” star Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor have wrapped production on ‘Movin’ On Up,’ a workplace satire short film directed by Jacob Wahba . Taylor (“Only Murders In The Building,” “Smash,” “Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical”) stars as a directionless white-collar wo...

Why it matters: ‘The Gilded Age’ Star Ben Ahlers and Wesley... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Eric McCormack Set For Nimisha Mukerji’s Psychological Thriller ‘You’re Safe Now’

EXCLUSIVE: Will & Grace Emmy winner Eric McCormack is starring in You’re Safe Now, a psychological thriller from writer Jess Mastro and director Nimisha Mukerji (Under The Bridge, 911). McCormack joins Anja Savcic (Loudermilk), Jesse Rath (Supergirl) and Bo Martynowska (Nancy ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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THE•TEAM Selling to Providence Equity Partners

Mike Watts, who has been running day-to-day operations since February, will be elevated to CEO.

The big picture: THE•TEAM Selling to Providence Equity Partners — is making waves across platforms.

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FIFA’s plan to raise billions from investors is sparking a backlash—one insider says Europe is angry because it could change soccer’s balance of power

Thrive Capital's Joshua Kushner and former Liberty Media boss Greg Maffei are involved in the controversial bid to buy a stake in a subsidiary of the non-profit that oversees the beloved World Cup soccer tournament.

Why it matters: FIFA’s plan to raise billions from investors is... reflects a broader economic trend.

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iOS 26.6: Everything you need to know

iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know about the update, and why it’s more important than you may think.

Why it matters: iOS 26.6: Everything you need to know reshapes the tech landscape.

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‘The Odyssey’ To Pass ‘Oppenheimer’s Lifetime B.O. In 13 Days; ‘Hadestown’ Sings $2M+ Monday – Box Office

It took Christopher Nolan’s multi-Oscar-winning 2023 pic Oppenheimer 595 days to final at just over $330M stateside, and it’s taking the director’s The Odyssey just 13 days to outstrip that result. The filmmaker’s feature take on Homer’s epic poem hasn’t eased one bit, with it...

Deadline reports: ‘The Odyssey’ To Pass ‘Oppenheimer’s Lifetime B.O. In... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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A Typo Landed an Innocent Gamer in Prison for 18 Months

How much could a single underscore in a username really matter? Just ask Brandon Klayme, who served 18 months in prison before realizing how authorities arrested, charged, and convicted the wrong man.

Wired reports: A Typo Landed an Innocent Gamer in Prison... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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On-Set Visual Effects Workers on ‘Star Wars’ Productions Join IATSE

A group of U.S. visual effects workers engaged directly by “Star Wars” franchise productions has joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for collective bargaining purposes. The new bargaining unit includes U.S. workers who contribute to titles including...

Variety reports: On-Set Visual Effects Workers on ‘Star Wars’ Productions... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Ari Emanuel Blasts States’ ‘Trash’ Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Claims It Threatens to ‘Destroy’ Competition

Hollywood powerbroker Ari Emanuel rallied to the defense of his friend and business associate David Ellison, claiming that the state attorneys general trying to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal are threatening to “destroy” competition in the entertainment industry...

Why it matters: Ari Emanuel Blasts States’ ‘Trash’ Lawsuit Aimed at... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Ari Emanuel Backs Paramount-WBD Deal In WSJ Op-Ed, Blasts States’ Antitrust Lawsuit As “Trash”

Ari Emanuel is throwing his weight behind Paramount’s pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, blasting the antitrust lawsuit against it as “trash” in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. From the headline arguing the merger “could save Hollywood” to its cod...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Queen bee pheromones help daughters decide whether to stay or leave the nest

Female sweat bees need to make a pivotal life decision: remain in the nest to help their mother raise more offspring or leave to establish nests of their own. New research from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) found that queen pheromones help influence that c...

Why it matters: Queen bee pheromones help daughters decide whether to... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Deformed head shapes in fossilized humans show their infants were probably just as helpless as modern human babies

Archaic human parents had to look after helpless infants like modern-day parents do, according to new research. Human babies are born less developed than those of other great apes and are therefore unable to move as freely. A common result is deformational plagiocephaly, also ...

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

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Building Non-Interactive Agentic Coding Workflows with Moonshot AI’s Kimi CLI, JSONL Streaming, Testing, and Session Memory

In this tutorial, we configure and operate Kimi CLI as a fully non-interactive AI coding agent. We install the CLI through uv with an isolated Python 3.13 environment, configure Moonshot API authentication through a TOML-based provider and model definition, and build a reusabl...

MarkTechPost reports: Building Non-Interactive Agentic Coding Workflows with Moonshot AI’s... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1866 on July 29

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1866 on July 29 appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1866 on... reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Netflix Now First Port Of Call For UK Audiences Over BBC – Ofcom Media Nations

Netflix has narrowly become UK audiences’ first port of call. According to Ofcom’s latest Media Nations report, 26% of UK viewers in 2025 said the streamer is where they turn to first when thinking about what to watch, ahead of the BBC on 25% and well up on ITV (15%) and YouTu...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 29

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1144 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 29 appeared first on NME.

NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, July 29 — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns

The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.

BBC Business reports: Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think... — this signals changing business strategies.

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Fireworks AI Releases Fireworks Nexus: A Drop-In Routing and Cost-Control Layer That Moves Routine Coding Work to Open-Weight Models

Fireworks AI has released Fireworks Nexus, an AI management and routing platform aimed at engineering organizations. It connects the coding tools developers already use to a managed layer of open-weight models. The problem it targets is well documented. Forbes reported that Ub...

MarkTechPost reports: Fireworks AI Releases Fireworks Nexus: A Drop-In Routing... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.

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Researchers shed light on elusive sharks of Galapagos Islands

For nearly two centuries, the Galapagos Islands have inspired scientific discovery. While some might think only of Charles Darwin and his journeys on the HMS Beagle, there is much more to discover. Today, María Antonia Izurieta Burbano De Lara, a master's student in Dr. David ...

Why it matters: Researchers shed light on elusive sharks of Galapagos... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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The US is banning foreign robots

The US government is targeting China with a new import ban on "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters made in foreign countries, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission says the ban will include "mobile" robot...

The Verge reports: The US is banning foreign robots — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For August 1 2026 | Billboard Latin

Bad Bunny continues his strong run on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with several tracks off his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Narrator:This is the top 10 of the Hot Latin Songs from Billboard for the week of August 1. Netón Vega parks at No. 10. “Todo Lo Fue” holds at No. ...

Billboard reports: Billboard Hot Latin Songs Top 10 Countdown For... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Scientists' biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science

Currently popular biographies of famous scientists may demotivate—rather than inspire—children's desire to study or pursue careers in science, according to researchers who studied the messages in 422 bestselling children's books. Study leader Jessica Gladstone, a professor of ...

Why it matters: Scientists' biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to... advances our understanding of the world.

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Simulating multiple financial risks at once can better predict resilience against future shocks

Could the 2008 financial crisis strike again? How would today's banks react? One way for government regulators to findout is to stress-test large financial institutions: analyze how their balance sheets would weather possible calamities.

The big picture: Simulating multiple financial risks at once can better... — opens new research frontiers.

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Willie Nelson Urges Americans to Fight the Construction of Data Centers: They ‘Only Destroy the Environment Around Them’

Willie Nelson has spoken out against the construction of data centers across America, releasing a statement encouraging citizens to fight the proliferation of facilities that “only destroy the environment around them.” The country legend published an open letter on social medi...

Why it matters: Willie Nelson Urges Americans to Fight the Construction... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Amazon Prime Video, Rogers Communications Reach 12-Year Deal For Exclusive NHL Broadcasts

Amazon Prime Video is stepping up its presence on hockey’s home ice in Canada, inking a 12-year deal for exclusive Wednesday night NHL broadcasts. The sublicensing arrangement with Canadian telecom and media giant Rogers Communications will put 26 regular season games in Engli...

Deadline reports: Amazon Prime Video, Rogers Communications Reach 12-Year Deal... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Foo Fighters’ 2026 American Stadium Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets

Dave Grohl and the co. kick off the 12-concert tour in August with Queens of the Stone Age. Learn how to get tickets and deals here. Foo Fighters’ 2026 American Stadium Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets Travis Bland

Consequence of Sound reports: Foo Fighters’ 2026 American Stadium Tour: How to... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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A new indicator to speed up metallic glass discovery

A research team led by Dongwoo Lee, an associate professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), and Yanhui Liu of the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has developed a new electrical resistivity-based indicator for r...

Phys.org reports: A new indicator to speed up metallic glass... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Thousands of America's historic landmarks face significant wildfire risk

When the Palisades Fire tore through Los Angeles in January 2025, it didn't only destroy homes. It took the Will Rogers Ranch House—a beloved California landmark—with it. Six months later, the Dragon Bravo wildfire burned through Grand Canyon National Park and destroyed the Gr...

Phys.org reports: Thousands of America's historic landmarks face significant wildfire... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Netflix Boards ‘The Airport Chaplain’, Australia Drama Series Starring Hugo Weaving & Shabana Azeez

EXCLUSIVE: Australian drama series The Airport Chaplain is set to take flight globally on Netflix. We hear the streamer has struck a deal for worldwide rights (ex Australia) on the show, which is from Sydney-based production house Wooden Horse and stars Hugo Weaving (Slow Hors...

Deadline reports: Netflix Boards ‘The Airport Chaplain’, Australia Drama Series... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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DJI Lito 1 drone review

The DJI Lito 1 is an impressive entry-level drone thanks to features including omnidirectional obstacle sensing and respectable image quality.

Bottom line from Space.com: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘60 Minutes’ Announces New, Big-Name Correspondents & Contributors

More changes for 60 Minutes in the Bari Weiss era. This time, some big names are joining the newsmagazine as correspondents and contributors, bolstering its ranks after the departures of Scott Pelley, Anderson Cooper, Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega. Ross Douthat is joining as...

Deadline reports: ‘60 Minutes’ Announces New, Big-Name Correspondents & Contributors — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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"I genuinely think there's awesome potential": Mike Bithell on his "im-slim" Vampirium: 1997 and the power of quick verbs

When you start to think about verbs in games, you start to realise how few of them are really at your disposal in most releases. There's only so many features a game can have after all, particularly a 3D one. But for Mike Bithell and his next game Vampirium: 1997, keeping thin...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer Sees $19.4 Million Pay Package For FY 2026

Lionsgate Studios CEO Jon Feltheimer’s pay package rose to $19.37 million for the company’s 2026 fiscal year ended in March from $9.82 million the year before. That breaks down to a $1.5 million salary, a $6.5 million bonus, and stock awards valued at $10.68 million, according...

Deadline reports: Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer Sees $19.4 Million Pay... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been leaking her songs and videos for years

Ariana Grande filed a lawsuit on Monday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against the currently unidentified hackers who allegedly stole and leaked private content. It aims to "uncover the identities of these currently unknown and unscrupulous individuals," referred to ...

The big picture: Ariana Grande is suing the hackers who’ve been... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Willie Nelson: Data Centers Suck

“The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center, anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter).”

The big picture: Willie Nelson: Data Centers Suck — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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iyO’s trademark lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive paused over settlement talks [U]

Update, 7:51 p.m. ET: The joint notice of settlement is now publicly available and has been added below the original post. Judge Trina L. Thompson has granted a seven-day pause in iyO’s trademark lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive at the parties’ request, as they work to fina...

9to5Mac reports: iyO’s trademark lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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AI companies are anonymously buying and destroying millions of books through middleman services to avoid headlines about AI companies buying and destroying millions of books

Booksellers say they're facing a sudden surge of orders for seemingly random rare books—and fear they might be profiting from their destruction.

PC Gamer reports: AI companies are anonymously buying and destroying millions... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Artists First Signs ‘Project Hail Mary’s James Ortiz

EXCLUSIVE: Artists First has signed James Ortiz, an actor, designer, performer, playwright and director, for management. Ortiz has made waves recently with his co-lead role of Rocky, the rock alien pal of Ryan Gosling’s Ryland Grace, in Amazon MGM Studios’ hit sci-fi film Proj...

The big picture: Artists First Signs ‘Project Hail Mary’s James Ortiz — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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New shrimpgoby species named after its colors and 'The Sunrise of Java'

Researchers have described a new species of shrimpgoby from the coastal waters off Banyuwangi, East Java, and given it a name that pays tribute to both its fiery coloration and its birthplace.

Why it matters: New shrimpgoby species named after its colors and... advances our understanding of the world.

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Sustainability is not automatic: New model reveals local successes and regional barriers

Whether a region manages its land sustainably cannot be measured by land-use change alone. Sustainability is a delicate balance: it must be ecologically sound, legally secure and socially just. Yet capturing this interplay in practice has proven difficult. A research team from...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Ghost Credentials Expose Cloud Systems to Hidden Identity Risks

Dormant nonhuman identities can create security blind spots, says security researcher Aleksandr Krasnov, who has released an open source tool to sniff out trust paths.

Bottom line from Dark Reading: this exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.

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Ball x Pit getting “Naturalist” update

A new free “Naturalist” update is heading to Ball x Pit, it’s been announced. This is planned for August 6, 2026. The update adds Ballbearer and The Hoary Hoarder as new characters. You’ll also gain access to eleven new balls and five new passives. Everything here expands the ...

Why it matters: Ball x Pit getting “Naturalist” update is generating hype in the community.

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Bot-detection startup Spur nabs $200M from Insight

Spur Intelligence has raised a $200 million round from Insight Partners for its tech that can identify legit human traffic from bots.

Why it matters: Bot-detection startup Spur nabs $200M from Insight is one to watch for the industry.

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Argo Program's floats sustain global ocean health tracking, according to experts

Understanding marine life, ecosystems and processes depends on high-quality, publicly available data. The Argo Program is the dominant source of ocean data, helping scientists worldwide assess and track global ocean health.

The big picture: Argo Program's floats sustain global ocean health tracking,... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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CubePilot drone software dev hit by DNS hijacking to intercept traffic

CubePilot, an Australian firm that designs flight controllers for drones (UAVs), announced a severe operational disruption caused by a DNS hijacking attack. [...]

Why it matters: CubePilot drone software dev hit by DNS hijacking... should prompt a review of your own security.

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If You Loved The Odyssey, Play These Games Next

Whether Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation brought you here or you’re just a lifelong fan of Greek mythology, there’s no denying the timeless pull of The Odyssey. After all, precious few works of literature can claim to be as resonate as the nearly 3,000-year-old text,...

GameSpot reports: If You Loved The Odyssey, Play These Games... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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PSN, Xbox outages show why a disc-free future would suck

Recent PSN and Xbox Live outages show why Sony's move to end game discs in 2028 should worry gamers who value owning what they pay for.

Why it matters: PSN, Xbox outages show why a disc-free future... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is expanding

In June, UK staff at the nonprofit that runs Wikipedia became the first to announce their intention to form a union. Now, US-based employees at the Wikimedia Foundation are joining the union drive, but management at the nonprofit has declined to voluntarily recognize their uni...

The Verge reports: The union drive at the Wikimedia Foundation is... — this could change how developers build software.

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eBay’s bizarre cyberstalking saga ends with a $56 million settlement

eBay and three former executives will pay $55.7 million as part of a settlement with a Massachusetts couple targeted with a bizarre harassment and cyberstalking campaign in 2019, as reported earlier by CNBC. The settlement will resolve a lengthy legal saga that revealed how eB...

Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.

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Willie Nelson Tells Communities to “Fight” Data Centers In Open Letter

The Farm Aider founder said rural America deserves “thoughtful stewardship” and "not data centers that only destroy the environment." Willie Nelson Tells Communities to “Fight” Data Centers In Open Letter Travis Bland

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.

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Thousands of Data Center Controllers Open to Takeover

A host of Internet-exposed remote hardware management processors are subject to offline password-cracking attacks — and adversaries have taken note.

Dark Reading reports: Thousands of Data Center Controllers Open to Takeover — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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Inverse-designed 2D magnonic crystals widen spin-wave band gaps

Spin waves (SWs), or magnons, are collective excitations of magnetization in magnetic materials arising from electron spins. They have attracted considerable attention as information carriers and have shown promise in logic circuits, memory devices and physical neural networks...

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

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Juvenile great white sharks fled their nursery during tropical storm Hilary, research reveals

In August 2023, communities across Southern California braced for Tropical Storm Hilary—the first tropical storm to directly impact the region this century. Although the storm weakened from a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall, it still brought damaging winds, record ...

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

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‘OnlyMarms’: Marmots Are on OnlyFans to Raise Money for Research

A team of scientists uploaded videos of the squirrel-like rodents in the wild on the adult-content site OnlyFans to raise money amid government budget cuts.

Why it matters: ‘OnlyMarms’: Marmots Are on OnlyFans to Raise Money... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Byron Allen’s Freestyle Digital Media Picks Up Jeff Ryan’s Golf Crime Comedy ‘Mooch’ – Film News in Brief

Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the golf crime comedy “Mooch,” written by, directed by and starring Jeff Ryan. “Mooch” will debut on digital platforms starting Aug. 14. Ryan, who retains theatrical rights through is First-Names Films, will release the film in a national r...

Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Diets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticides

Diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids—a type of fat that supports brain function, cell growth and heart health—may help protect honey bees against the toxic effects of pesticides, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.

The big picture: Diets high in a particular type of fat... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Global North-South income gap has widened dramatically

The income gap between the global north (the advanced economies of the core) and the global south (the developing economies of the periphery) has increased by between 170% and 270% since 1960, according to a study by ICTA-UAB recently published in the journal New Political Eco...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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