Parents take home school uniform for free at a pop-up that organisers hope can become a regular event.
Why it matters: Parents save on school uniforms at city swap... could affect investors and consumers alike.
A new eShop sale from Annapurna Interactive is live, which brings discounts of up to 80 percent on Switch 2 and Switch games. A number of titles are at new low prices. These include the acclaimed Outer Wilds and LEGO Voyagers, just to name a couple. You can find the full lineu...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this signals what players want next.
SpaceAI—the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies—can help Southeast Asia turn raw data into outcomes like saved lives.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Ahead of 'Practical Magic 2' hitting theaters in September, the two stars brought some witchcraft to a Cinespia screening of the 1998 original on Saturday.
The big picture: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Make Surprise Appearance... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
If you take a look at the Super Mario series as a whole, it’s safe to say that Nintendo has never placed a big emphasis on the franchise’s story. Most of the games are as simple as Bowser kidnapping Peach, with no further plot details or anything of the sort. After New Super M...
The big picture: Nintendo does care about Mario lore – here’s... — signals what players want next.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is shaping up to be a big hit at the box office, challenging 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” for the biggest North American movie opening of all time. Now, fans can also compete in a different type of challenge, with toymaker Hasbro re-releasing a number...
Why it matters: Toymaker Hasbro Reimagines Most Iconic Board Games With... reflects evolving audience tastes.
The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.
BBC World reports: Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran... — this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
He added that Israel has agreed to join the U.S. in the commitment to try to complete the agreement with Iran.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
As the family loses another beloved member, The Sopranos alums are grieving the death of Vincent Pastore. Following the actor’s death at age 80, his co-stars from the acclaimed HBO series paid tribute to the man who was known for his portrayal of Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensi...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
The big picture: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August... — could change how developers build software.
A Charli xcx and Lorde reunion, John Summit's homecoming and Sombr's collab with 5 Seconds of Summer led night one.
Why it matters: The Best Moments So Far From Lollapalooza 2026 could define this era of music.
President Donald Trump had touted the Reflecting Pool update, one of many renovations in D.C. he ordered ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.
Just days before its release, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 14 has received a lengthy look with first gameplay. Square Enix hosted a live stream for the MMORPG earlier today. It was a lengthy one focusing on the Nintendo Switch 2 version, and we’ve got about t...
Why it matters: Final Fantasy 14 gets first Nintendo Switch 2... may set a new standard for the genre.
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
The big picture: How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm... — could reshape the global order.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, have developed and tested a new class of fluorescent probes that enable scientists to visualize xylem, the specialized tissue responsible for transportin...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The concert film, made with James Cameron, debuts on streaming on Aug. 6 via Paramount+.
Why it matters: Billie Eilish’s ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.
BBC World reports: Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant,... — this could reshape the global order.
Scott Hylands, the actor known for playing Detective Kevin “OB” O’Brien in Night Heat, has died. He was 83. The Canadian actor died on Wednesday, July 29, his cinematographer son Luke Hylands announced in a statement memorializing his “forever hero and best friend” on social m...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Disney+ show was renewed for a second season in March before the streamer reversed course and canceled the renewal in July.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Wonder Man’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reacts to... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
Why it matters: Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
In a Friday report, sources told The Wall Street Journal that California's governor has said if the merger is blocked due to the lawsuit, state employment will suffer, and that "Newsom’s office has encouraged Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office, which has independent authority...
Hollywood Reporter reports: Gavin Newsom Reportedly Concerned About State Antitrust Suit... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Nearly five years in, and the six-member girl group IVE is just as strong as they were when the debuted on the K-pop scene in late 2021. Now, they’re back touring the U.S. on their latest world tour.
Why it matters: K-pop Girl Group IVE is Ready for Their... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Biodiversity loss has been among the central topics in public, policy and scientific debate for several decades. While its accelerating pace and impacts are well recognized, translating the vast amounts of biodiversity data into reliable indicators that can inform policy remai...
Why it matters: How new informatics tools help turn biodiversity data... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Director Tasha Van Zandt went to great lengths to make her documentary A Life Illuminated – and to enormous depths. More than 3,000 feet, in fact. Van Zandt descended over half a mile to the ocean floor in a submersible to film the work of pioneering marine biologist Dr. Edie ...
Deadline reports: ‘A Life Illuminated’: Of Bioluminescence, Mysterious Sea Creatures,... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
He played an unhinged ex-boyfriend in ‘Daddy’s Gone a-Hunting’ and lots of other bad guys before landing on the cop show that aired on Canada’s CTV and CBS.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Scott Hylands, Star of TV’s ‘Night Heat’ on... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.
Why it matters: Embassies warn Americans of travel risk amid signs... signals changing business strategies.
"Today, the labor market’s speed limit is much lower than just a few years ago, setting the stage for a jobless expansion."
Why it matters: The labor market could become so backward that... reflects a broader economic trend.
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
Bottom line from BBC World: this could reshape the global order.
The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.
BBC World reports: Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles... — this demands attention beyond borders.
Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.
BBC World reports: Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle... — this demands attention beyond borders.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1870 on August 02 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1870 on... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 02 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this shows where the music business is headed.
You’ve been framed The post Framed answer today – here’s the solution for August 02 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The 11th 'Fast & Furious' film is slated to release in theaters March 17, 2028, from Universal.
Why it matters: Vin Diesel Says ‘Fast Forever’ Is the “Best... could reshape the box office conversation.
After nearly a decade at CBS News, correspondent Nikki Battiste is taking her skills back to NBC. On Friday, the Emmy and Peabody-winning journalist announced that she’s taking on an anchor role at Early Today, in addition to contributing to Today, more than 20 years after her...
The big picture: CBS News Correspondent Nikki Battiste Joins NBC’s ‘Early... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
I did not enjoy it. It was solely a professional obligation.
PC Gamer reports: Developer of 'Spanking Exorcist' game held up by... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
Why it matters: Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting... has global implications.
While not under any pretense of ‘lost media,’ Endacopia exists in the dark void between forgotten edutainment suites
Bottom line from Kotaku: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
According to Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, the well-known dash mechanic in Super Mario Bros. came about from a coding bug. Miyamoto shared the origins of how it came to be in an interview. The mechanic has existed since the start of the series. When holding the B button whil...
The big picture: Miyamoto reveals the origins of the famous dash... — is generating hype in the community.
A Pizza Hut in southwest Pennsylvania was recently highlighted for preserving its retro 1990s appearance, even as hundreds of other locations have closed across the United States.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 bundled with a $100 Amazon gift card for $699.99, down from $799.99, at Amazon. That's a 13% discount.
The big picture: The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 comes with... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
Become a sign language expert with help from The All-in-One American Sign Language Bundle, on sale now for just $10.49.
The big picture: Learn American Sign Language for just $10 with... — reshapes the tech landscape.
"Don't even talk to me before I've had my coffee that restores my lost memories!" This is a line I imagine that the general public would oft repeat in the world of Hips N Noses, a cafe management sim/Vampire Survivors-esque roguelike that's set in a world where no one but you ...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this may set a new standard for the genre.
This week, Apple launched Apple Upgrade, its new leasing program for most Apple products. It replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program entirely, and for the most part, it’s an incredible deal. The deal is so good that largely, there isn’t a great reason to use Apple Card Monthly Ins...
9to5Mac reports: Apple Upgrade might’ve provided our first hint for... — this could change how developers build software.
The actor, best known for playing "Big Pussy" on the HBO series, was found dead at his Bronx residence. Vincent Pastore, Star of The Sopranos, Dead at 80 Spencer Kaufman
The big picture: Vincent Pastore, Star of The Sopranos, Dead at... — shows where the music business is headed.
Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota.
The big picture: Amid fears of Iranian cyberattacks, Michigan joins Minnesota... — may shift market dynamics.
Longtime character actor who specialized in mobster roles also appeared in Goodfellas, Carlito's Way, and Made
The big picture: Vincent Pastore, Actor Who Played ‘Big Pussy’ on... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The pair debuted their collaboration at a free pop-up show ahead of their co-headline North American tour The post Watch Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry perform ‘Hive Mind’ at Brooklyn skatepark appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Watch Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry perform ‘Hive... could define this era of music.
Android Headlines claims to have the specs and price for the entire Pixel 11 lineup. What the site shared basically lines up with everything else that we've heard in the lead-up to the August 12th event. The Pixel 11 is expected to get a $100 price hike, starting at $899, but ...
The Verge reports: Pixel 11 specs and price leak with no... — this is one to watch for the industry.
As horror fans eagerly await the next chapter in Pennywise’s (Bill Skarsgård) horrifying reign of terror, “It: Welcome to Derry” co-creator Andy Muschietti has shared some details on the current status of Season 2. “We’re very excited, we’re in the writers’ room right now,” Mu...
Why it matters: ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creator Says Season 2... could reshape the box office conversation.
Pirro’s office, in a court filing on Friday, moved to drop criminal charges against a former Olympian, David Hearn, who had been accused of deliberately damaging the pool.
Why it matters: Trump blasts Pirro after she admitted Reflecting Pool... reflects a broader economic trend.
As Lollapalooza gets into full swing, one name was removed from the weekend lineup amid heavy rain. On Friday, Lil Uzi Vert’s performance at the 35-year Chicago music festival was canceled ahead of headliner Charli XCX’s set “due to weather issues,” according to a message proj...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.
BBC World reports: How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge... — this demands attention beyond borders.
Malaria parasites proliferate in an unusual way. Rather than dividing into two daughter cells like human cells, they first amplify their genetic material tenfold, hundredfold or even thousandfold before simultaneously producing a corresponding number of daughter parasites. Unt...
The big picture: How molecular tethers and asynchronous replication drive parasite... — opens new research frontiers.
In a title bout for the championship, American Lamont Roach, Jr. takes on Mexican boxer William Zepeda in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? The vacant WBC Lightweight title belt. At the end of the match, one of these fighters will have the title — or it will end with a dra...
Variety reports: Lamont Roach Jr. vs. William Zepeda Livestream: Here’s... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
ISBNdb says their controversial books-to-AI pipeline landing page was ‘a test of market interest’ after disgust of a program straight out of Fahrenheit 451
Kotaku reports: Book Database Shutters AI Service Following Outrage Over... — this signals what players want next.
After two decades running nightclubs around New York, he became an actor at age 42, stood out in 'Gotti,' got whacked by David Chase and appeared twice on Broadway.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Vincent Pastore, the Mobster “Big Pussy” on ‘The... — this is generating industry buzz.
Creators, some with hundreds of thousands of followers, say the bans arrived abruptly and with no hope of appeal.
AV Club reports: YouTube bans several ASMR creators over accusations of... — this reflects shifting cultural trends.
The Silent Hill series has one of those worlds that I just struggle to conceptually place in a contemporary setting. Sure, that'll partially be down to when the original four games were released, but seeing a faux iPhone in The Short Message just felt wrong to me. So I'm quite...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this signals what players want next.
The developers behind Yoshi and the Mysterious Book have spoken about how they were able to take advantage of Nintendo Switch 2’s power while making the game. As we previously reported, the game actually started out as a Nintendo Switch 1 title. However, later on, it shifted ...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
"The bottom line is that an important part of the Fed’s credibility is not just to say that it has certain goals but also to explain how it will achieve those goals."
Why it matters: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh talks a big game,... signals changing business strategies.
In a new interview with CNBC, a Goldman exec breaks down what's driving stocks, where markets are headed, and how the bank’s equities desk fuels its growth.
Why it matters: Goldman traders are on pace for a record... signals changing business strategies.
Angela Nissel's latest book, Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead, is my kind of memoir. Sure, it's a deeply emotional tale about caring for a terminally ill parent. But it's delivered with the sort of gallows humor that I often turn to to get me through tough times. Of cou...
The big picture: Angela Nissel faces down grief with a laugh — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at w...
9to5Mac reports: Apple @ Work: Apple says MacBook Neo is... — this is one to watch for the industry.
Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters in film and TV, most notably Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos, has died. He was 80. The veteran actor was found dead in his Bronx residence today, Aug. 1, by a neighbor. Pastore’s manager had not heard from him...
Deadline reports: Vincent Pastore Dies: ‘The Sopranos’ Star Was 80 — this is generating industry buzz.
Scientists created an AI system that uses facial recognition and real-time touchscreen testing to automate cognitive studies of capuchin monkeys in the wild. The American Journal of Primatology published a proof-of-concept for the novel method—dubbed CapuchinAI—developed by re...
The big picture: AI opens new era in cognitive studies of... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1148 for Sunday, Aug. 2.
Why it matters: Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Aug.... could change how developers build software.
"We are begging for help. We are desperate. We need someone to come forward. Someone knows something. Someone suspects something. Someone recognizes the writing in the ransom demand notes," the 'Today' show co-anchor wrote in part on Instagram Saturday.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The Biden administration took steps to shield workers from extreme temperatures. The Trump administration is taking a gentler approach with employers.
NY Times Science reports: Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace... — this advances our understanding of the world.
It would be nice if somebody did something, for once.
PC Gamer reports: The voice of Shinji in Evangelion says AI... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Day three of Lollapalooza has been delayed from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT. Most of the sets scheduled within that three-hour window have been canceled, with a few exceptions. K-pop group Cortis, who have been moved to later this afternoon, will be performing for 40 minutes rather t...
The big picture: Lollapalooza Shortens Wolf Alice and Cortis Sets, Delays... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The 95-year-old 'Star Trek' legend is working on an album with new group The *uckers The post William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: William Shatner leaks that he and his metal... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for the world."
Why it matters: YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is... signals a shift in how we use technology.
Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.
The big picture: Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade — could reshape the global order.
A triple bill that highlight what endures about all three bands -- and the relationships therein. Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the Right Kind of Nostalgia to Brooklyn Paramount: Review Dan Caffrey
The big picture: Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Bring the... — shows where the music business is headed.
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re an aviation geek, Overflight is a fun new app for iPhone, iPad, and Appl...
Why it matters: Indie App Spotlight: ‘Overflight’ lets you glance at... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The British superstar performed the first of six concerts in Mexico City on July 31, on a night that sealed his love for the Latin American country.
Billboard reports: ‘¡Viva México!’ Harry Styles Kicks Off His GNP... — this is making waves across platforms.
Researchers at Technical University of Darmstadt and the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research have succeeded for the first time in decelerating highly charged ions from the GSI accelerator to low energies and subsequently storing them in a Penning trap. They were also s...
Why it matters: Electron cooling tames highly charged ions in Penning... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
"Wild Inside" feels like the vérité version of the greatest children’s novel E.B. White never wrote.
Variety reports: ‘Wild Inside’ Review: The Story of the Central... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Les Savy Fav guitarist Seth Jabour will fill in on the band's upcoming tour.
The big picture: Modest Mouse Replaces Guitarist Simon O’Connor Amid Allegations — shows where the music business is headed.
AMD released Instella-MoE-16B-A3B, a fully open Mixture-of-Experts language model trained from scratch on Instinct MI300X and MI325X GPUs. It holds 16B total parameters but activates only 2.8B per token, using Gated MLA and FarSkip-Collective. AMD published weights from every ...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
The one-year extension comes amid Warner Bros. Discovery's attempted acquisition of Paramount Skydance. John Oliver Renews HBO Deal Through Late 2027 Chris Coplan
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
After a thrilling and dazzling Night of Champions, WWE travels to Minnesota for an epic WWE SummerSlam — a premium live event starting on Saturday, Aug. 1. The two-night event features six title bouts, including matches for the Women’s World Championship, World Heavyweight Cha...
The big picture: WWE SummerSlam 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
See all the action from day two of Chicago's biggest music festival. Lollapalooza 2026 Friday Photo Gallery: Charli xcx, Smashing Pumpkins, Yungblud, Slayyyter Consequence Staff
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this could define this era of music.
Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
The big picture: Should you still buy your next smartphone —... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Ruthenium dioxide (RuO2) is a metal oxide that commonly serves as an important metallic conductor, quantum material and industrial electrocatalyst. While there have been debates surrounding the magnetic properties of RuO2, it is generally thought to be nonmagnetic in its bulk ...
The big picture: Unusual metal oxide shows signs of magnetism under... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
"So many young people now watch it" The post ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy considering a reboot appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: ‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy considering a reboot reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Discover how to optimize transformer workloads using the NVIDIA Transformer Engine. This tutorial guides you through configuring fused GPU kernels, implementing FP8 delayed scaling, and benchmarking model performance. Learn to build and train efficient GPT-style causal languag...
Why it matters: Accelerating Transformer Training with NVIDIA Transformer Engine, Fused... raises questions about AI's role.
There are times when a physical connection will perform better than a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here's when you want to use USB tethering, and how.
Why it matters: What Is USB Tethering And How Do You... reshapes the tech landscape.
While Diana’s Newt-like mess won in the end, Capcom considered cost cutting with more traditional scissors
The big picture: Pragmata Devs Almost Gave The Kid A Bob... — signals what players want next.
Fenix Flexin is best known as a member of Shoreline Mafia, a rap duo from Los Angeles. But he's recently found solo success with the track "Rubberz," which has climbed to number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100. Almost immediately, though, questions were raised about the song's ori...
Why it matters: Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop? may redefine how we interact with devices.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has also threatened to suspend Italy’s open-border Schengen agreement with Spain.
The big picture: Spain puts up a 1,600-foot sea barrier between... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The Social Media Victims Law Center accused the companies of creating addictive and dangerous platforms.
Engadget reports: Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google face wrongful death... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Nirmal Purja, the British-Nepali mountaineer whose renowned career was featured in the 2021 Netflix documentary 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday, July 30, his company has confirmed. He was 43. Purja was one of 10 peopl...
The big picture: Nirmal Purja Dies In Avalanche: Celebrated Mountaineer Featured... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
It feels kind of alarming that Crimson Desert is continuing to put out such regular patches months on from its release. There seems to be something new practically every week! And this week is no different, as another update has arrived in the action RPG that will please the m...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Trump also asserted in his Truth Social post that he would keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role.
Bottom line from Fortune: this signals changing business strategies.
Next year, the iPhone will be turning 20 – and Apple is heavily rumored to be working on a radical new design to celebrate. Many have expected this to come in the form of iPhone 19 Pro (more likely to be called iPhone 20 to align with the anniversary), but I think there’s one ...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Days after nostalgic MSG run, jam band provides Fenway Park with the biggest "bust out" in Phistory
The big picture: See Phish Bust Out XTC’s ‘Melt the Guns’... — is making waves across platforms.
NYU researchers have made microscopic oil droplets in water do something usually reserved for living cells: change shape in complex, controllable ways and even engulf their surroundings.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Thick smoke from massive wildfires has been spreading in North America and Europe once again in 2026. The health impacts of breathing this particle-filled air are becoming well known, but wildfires' influence on the weather is less widely recognized.
Phys.org reports: Four ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. Nothing good ever happens on a houseboat in a “Cape Fear” adaptation — just ask Juliette Lewis. In Martin Scorsese’s 1991 version — for which she was nomina...
The big picture: Juliette Lewis on Fiery ‘Cape Fear’ Finale, ‘Nostalgic’... — is generating industry buzz.
Unlike most of his peers, the lead singer of the world’s greatest rock and roll band has never been one for looking back, even at the recent past. There’s a scene in one of the countless Rolling Stones documentaries in which that singer — Mick Jagger — and drummer Charlie Watt...
The big picture: The Rolling Stones ‘Behind the Song’: See Mick... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The instrument arrived with a note reading: "If there's a song in it you'll find it" The post Warren Ellis shares story of guitar gifted to him by Glen Hansard: “Everyone Glen crossed in life was richer for the experience” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
The actor, nominated for an Emmy for his performance, also delves into the mental and physical preparation to play the serial killer and what caused him to be afraid of the role.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Charlie Hunnam Adopted Kittens While Filming ‘Monster’ to... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
iPhone stickers are a clever way to make conversations more personal and fun, but a good sticker library requires creating new and deleting old, overused ones.
Engadget reports: How to create and delete stickers on your... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
UPDATE, with Trump statement: President Donald Trump is sticking with his go-to explanation of vandalism for the peeling lining of the Reflecting Pool that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has concluded was the result of the no-bid contractor’s botched installation. On Truth Social...
Why it matters: Donald Trump Disagrees “100%” With U.S. Attorney Jeanine... signals where Hollywood is headed.
"The Iran and Ukraine wars may be connecting."
The big picture: Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts... — signals changing business strategies.
An attacker drained 1,196 Bitcoin addresses in 41 minutes on July 30, taking 1,082.65 BTC worth about $70.2 million at the time. Galaxy Research mapped the sweep and tied it to a firmware flaw in Coldcard, the Bitcoin-only hardware wallet made by Canadian firm Coinkite. A Mar...
The Hacker News reports: Coldcard Hardware Wallet Flaw Linked to $70 Million... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
The uploaded video reportedly reached 5.9 million accounts on the Elon Musk-owned social media site.
Bottom line from AV Club: this signals changes in media consumption.
Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning TV producer and a studio executive in charge of production on such films as On Golden Pond, The Muppet Movie and Raise The Titanic, died July 22 in Palm Desert. He was 96. His death was announced by his family. A cause was not disclosed. A ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Why it matters: Call for 'full review' as pressure grows on... affects international relations.
Billionaire Michael Dell reminisced about the early days of his company, sharing an early quarterly earnings report that showed the then-startup making nearly $135,000 in just three months. Dell says that that document changed his life, as it convinced his parents that he no l...
The big picture: Dell founder shows how a $100 billion empire... — reshapes the tech landscape.
I don't need to tell you how badly the games industry is doing, right? Badly in the sense of a handful of people desperate to continue making millions are laying off workers by the tens of thousands, with a new layoff story seemingly every week, of course. There's money to be ...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A bootleg of Spider-Man: Brand New Day was up on X for over seven hours before eventually being pulled. During that time, it reached over 5.9 million accounts and accumulated over 143,000 likes. Other accounts have reposted the leaked film, but none have lasted particularly lo...
The Verge reports: Spider-Man: Brand New Day leak racks up millions... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
For archaeologists, the Coëby cemetery in Brittany, France, is a gold mine for research. It contains several prehistoric stone monuments and earth mounds. In a new study of two unusually large mounds, scientists may have stumbled upon a rare style of funerary monument.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
“Music at the funeral will be provided by Glen’s friends and family," the singer-songwriter's family said.
Why it matters: Glen Hansard’s Family Announces Public Memorial and Funeral... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
On X, Sam Altman said a "cool use case" for ChatGPT was for parents to generate podcasts' about their children's lives.
Mashable reports: Sam Altman suggests parents generate AI podcasts about... — this could change how developers build software.
While researching for a retrospective, the historical YouTuber account came across inconsistencies with the record-breaking Zelda tally
Kotaku reports: Did You Know Gaming Disputes Metacritic’s Ocarina Of... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Tony Pontius reportedly told him he wanted "nothing to do with" the controversial 'We Will Dance Again' The post Boy George parts ways with “gutless” record label manager who refused to release pro-Israel song appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Boy George parts ways with “gutless” record label... shows where the music business is headed.
Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to see how it’s improved from a technical standpoint, with the analysis covering frame rate, resolution, and more. We also get to see how it compares to the original Nintendo...
Nintendo Everything reports: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
With a setlist that leaned heavily on BRAT and her excellent new album Music, Fashion, Film, Charli and her team executed a near perfect-production. Charli xcx’s Lollapalooza Set Made Me Think There Might Be a God Jonah Krueger
The big picture: Charli xcx’s Lollapalooza Set Made Me Think There... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Apple's CarPlay is a convenient way to listen to music or safely use navigation, but it can be a finnicky system that requires the occasional troubleshooting.
Why it matters: Apple CarPlay isn't working in your car? Here's... is one to watch for the industry.
The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
Why it matters: Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo,... affects international relations.
Final Fantasy 7 is the game that never seems to end. That's not just because the original PS1 release is filled with things to do, it's because of the subsequent follow-ups that came as part of the Final Fantasy 7 Compilation. It's also because of the whole remake thing that S...
The big picture: "I sense immense expectations": Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Beast Of Reincarnation is one of many AAA titles that have reportedly made their way into pirates' hands before their official release dates in 2026
The big picture: Game Freak’s Beast Of Reincarnation Reportedly Leaked By... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Linda Blair, the Exorcist star-turned-animal rescue activist, says she’s doing fine after her Southern California property was searched by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control yesterday regarding a reported kennel operation. Animal control officials, al...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
The two Chicago natives reportedly spoke for around 40 minutes during a private audience The post Patti Smith meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican: “A spark was lit” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this is making waves across platforms.
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