"JUMP" sees Liu Yuning teaming up with J Balvin on a track that blends rock with traditional Chinese instruments.
Billboard reports: Chinese Singer Liu Yuning Expands His Musical World... — this shows where the music business is headed.
Mel Gibson is sharing an update on the development of Lethal Weapon 5 following years of the actor’s intentions to make the sequel. In a new interview, Gibson gave details on what this fifth installment would look like and where the characters would be after all these years. “...
Deadline reports: Mel Gibson Shares ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Update: “I... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Roman emperor Julian (332–363 CE) called bread the food that "among us is thought to be the most nourishing."
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
Progressive Democrats hope to keep their winning streak rolling in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Why it matters: Sen. Darline Graham advances to Republican special primary... may shift market dynamics.
Xavier Becerra, the Democratic nominee to become the next governor of California, recommended that state attorneys general and Paramount reach a settlement and avoid an antitrust trial over the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Weighing in for the first time on the lawsu...
The big picture: California Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Xavier Becerra Says He... — signals where Hollywood is headed.
The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.
CNBC reports: EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from... — this may shift market dynamics.
Emergency workers attempting to rescue survivors after a recent earthquake in Kyushu, Japan, also had to cope with extreme summer heat.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The mogul says he's considering moving his studio out of California. Not long ago, he was talking a big game about how a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery would boost the state.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Paramount Has Spent 100 Years in Hollywood. David... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
Google says Chrome's anti-abuse systems reduced unwanted notifications on Android by more than 7 billion per day during the first quarter of 2026. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Google says Chrome cuts 7 billion unwanted Android... — this is a wake-up call for digital security.
To celebrate the new Nintendo Switch release of Sacred 2 Remaster, THQ Nordic issued a launch trailer. The action RPG has arrived on the console with enhanced textures, improved lighting, increased view distance, a modernized user interface, smoother and more responsive combat...
Nintendo Everything reports: Sacred 2 Remaster launch trailer – classic action... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Apple TV subscribers can now stream the first episode of the new season of Women in Blue (Las Azules). Here’s what to expect from the season.
The big picture: Women in Blue’s second season premieres on Apple... — is one to watch for the industry.
The habitable zone concept is useful for understanding which worlds might, possibly, maybe, be habitable. It highlights exoplanets at the right distances from their stars for liquid water to potentially exist on their surfaces. But that alone can't determine habitability.
Why it matters: The ESCAPE mission will study the evolution of... advances our understanding of the world.
Jared Harris plays the Soviet leader in Michael Russell Gunn’s film co-starring J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis and Aya Cash.
Why it matters: ‘The Brink of War’ Review: Jeff Daniels Makes... could reshape the box office conversation.
There was a time when talky slabs of recent political history like “The Brink of War,” carried by skilled name actors who aren’t quite stars, were largely the preserve of Emmy-chasing TV networks. Today, with a bit of added Christian-right rhetoric, they’re ready for the big s...
Why it matters: ‘The Brink of War’ Review: Reagan and Gorbachev... could reshape the box office conversation.
Paramount’s Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim said that “everything is on the table” when it comes to finding a resolution to a state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block the company’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. At a Politico conference on Tuesday, Del...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
His résumé includes ‘A Time for Burning,’ now in the National Film Registry, ‘Super Chief: The Life and Legacy of Earl Warren’ and ‘The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow.’
Why it matters: Bill Jersey, Two-Time Oscar-Nominated Documentarian, Dies at 99 could reshape the box office conversation.
What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first. As science, politics, technologies and ways of thinking change, so does our understanding of what went before.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
After a former lead writer claimed Saber "replaced me with ChatGPT," CEO Matthew Karch now claims, "Neither Saber nor Unigine have replaced any writers with AI," for the Rideshare "Stimulator" game announced last month, developed by Unigine. The writer, Stella Sacco, says diff...
The big picture: Saber denies replacing Rideshare Stimulator’s writers with ChatGPT — may redefine how we interact with devices.
"I'm already feeling better and very much on the mend," Stewart said in a statement Tuesday.
Why it matters: Rod Stewart Cancels Farewell Tour Dates After Coronary... signals where Hollywood is headed.
As expected, the Writers Guild of America has not taken kindly to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison’s latest threat to pull the storied studio out of California if state AG Rob Bonta refuses to settle an antitrust suit to block the planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery...
Deadline reports: WGA Says David Ellison’s Threat That Paramount Will... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
The group will be headlining KCON LA, where fans can get an early preview of the album this weekend.
Why it matters: NCT 127 Release ‘Piñata’ Video Ahead of 5-Piece... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Scientists have shown that genomics can help identify which wild populations are most vulnerable to climate change—offering practical guidance for conserving threatened species before declines become irreversible.
Why it matters: Genomics used to find endangered fish populations most... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
Why it matters: Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes... affects international relations.
Microsoft’s latest Edge Canary build has added new flags for signing in to the browser with an Apple Account, while Microsoft’s release notes indicate the feature is also rolling out to Edge Beta users. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.
Bottom line from BBC World: this affects international relations.
Skin appearance plays an important role in the perception of age, health and attractiveness. Of course, skin appearance is affected by actual skin condition, but previous research has also found that it is affected by adjacent surfaces (e.g., eyebrows, eyes and lips).
Phys.org reports: Beauty by contrast: How hair color and background... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Despite the admission, there's currently no AI disclosure on the Rideshare "Stimulator" Steam page.
PC Gamer reports: Saber Interactive denies replacing writer with ChatGPT on... — this signals what players want next.
John Hinckley Jr., the Oklahoma native who tried to assassinate President Ronald Regan in 1981 in an attempt to impress Jodie Foster, shared a new message for “The Silence of the Lambs” star during a recent appearance on the “Mark Joseph Show” (via EW). “I just wish Jodie Fost...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
The operation was a success, and the English singer is recovering. Rod Stewart Cancels Remainder of US Tour After Heart Operation Travis Bland
Why it matters: Rod Stewart Cancels Remainder of US Tour After... could define this era of music.
For over 75 years, Mel Brooks has been making people laugh. Hard. He’s brought to the screen Mongo, Lili Von Shtüpp, the grandson of a certain mad scientist (aka Young Frankenstein), Frau Blücher (“A little Ovaltine, perhaps?), Louis XVI (“It’s good to be the king”), Max Bialy...
Deadline reports: Doc Talk Podcast: Directors Judd Apatow & Michael... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
SpaceX started out as a launch company, but it has been transitioning into an artificial intelligence outfit —one that's poised to make huge profits in the coming years, Elon Musk says.
Why it matters: SpaceX could make $500 billion in 2028, Elon... opens new research frontiers.
After its expanded reissue, the best-of bounds to new highs on multiple charts.
Why it matters: Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Reaches Even Greater Heights,... shows where the music business is headed.
This summer, America celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, widely recognized as the formal founding of our nation and one of the early stages of establishing a democratic government.
Phys.org reports: Can better civics education restore voter dissatisfaction over... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
When it comes to identifying harmful bacteria, it helps to look at the company their genes keep. Researchers with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, used a machine-learning approach to study not...
The big picture: Genetic neighborhoods distinguish harmful poultry bacteria from harmless... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was left in "life-threatening condition" after being subjected to "harsh and abusive treatment", his family says.
Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
Bottom line from BBC World: this demands attention beyond borders.
The comedian sidestepped any further jail time after accepting responsibility for the misdemeanor charge in Georgia
Why it matters: Tiffany Haddish Pleads Guilty to Driving Under the... could define this era of music.
National CineMedia has agreed to buy Captivate Holdings, a leading operator of digital video elevator and lobby advertising in North America, from PE firm Generation Partners for $275 million. Combining NCM’s cinema advertising with Captivate’s footprint will make it a major p...
The big picture: National CineMedia To Acquire Captivate For $275M, Expands... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
A new study from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management found that research proposals showing stronger signs of AI-assisted writing were four percentage points more likely to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Why it matters: AI-assisted grant proposals may win more often—while narrowing... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
What if scientists could get a taste of discovery as soon as their experiment finishes? Thanks to a new machine learning tool called DONUT, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory are transforming how experiments are run at the Advanced...
The big picture: Real-time X-ray data analysis with DONUT accelerates materials... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
From office parking issues to technical roadblocks, the [email protected] inbox is a way for senior leadership to get direct visibility into on-the-ground issues and eliminate 'big company bulls**t'
The big picture: When OpenAI employees have a problem, they email... — reflects a broader economic trend.
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
BBC Science reports: UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
Why it matters: How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on... demands attention beyond borders.
After dating everyone and marrying a choice few, here's everything I've learned about romance in Mistria.
The big picture: Absolutely everything you need to know about romance... — signals what players want next.
Zoe Saldaña is growing frustrated with political questions, mainly because she doesn’t find them being asked in equal measure across the industry. The Oscar winner said during a conversation at the Locarno Film Festival that she often participates in Q&As because she is eager ...
The big picture: Zoe Saldaña Says It’s ‘Frustrating’ When Political Questions... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
BBC Business reports: First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites... — this may shift market dynamics.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1880 on August 12 appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1880 on... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1158 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 12 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 12 — is making waves across platforms.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for August 12 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
A growing body of research suggests that listening to music has a positive impact on our health and well-being. We use music in at least seven different ways to regulate our emotions, including for entertainment, comfort or reflection. And it's not just feel-good tracks; we al...
Why it matters: Why do certain lyrics touch us so deeply?... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
After a heavy rain, rivers often turn brown with sediment, sand, silt and soil washed from the landscape that play a vital role in shaping rivers.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Crunchyroll has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to Makoto Shinkai’s next feature film. The distribution will exclude Asia, except for India. Plot details, along with the title and release date for Shinkai’s next film, are not being disclosed at this time. Crunchyrol...
Why it matters: Crunchyroll Acquires Makoto Shinkai’s Next Feature Film is generating industry buzz.
Here's how to shop the rapper's best merch and apparel online.
Billboard reports: Jack Harlow’s Official Online Store Drops New T-Shirts,... — this could define this era of music.
Among Davido’s dozen entries this week is his 12th top 10 on the 4-year-old list.
The big picture: The Davido Dozen: 12 ‘Oriade’ Tracks Stack U.S.... — shows where the music business is headed.
"On the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage."
Billboard reports: Rod Stewart Cancels More Concerts After Heart Stent... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
CoreWeave's revenue is surging as the AI boom continues, but the company is also sitting on $35 billion in debt.
CNBC reports: CoreWeave stock pops 14% as revenue doubles on... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
I was hoping "XCOM but Star Wars" would have been a little bit more than just Star Wars painted over XCOM.
Why it matters: Star Wars Zero Company Is Good But Seems... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The deal follows years of global automotive supply chain issues for GM and other companies.
The big picture: GM reaches up to $4.5 billion parts deal... — hints at where the money is moving.
Pearl Abyss has commented again on the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Crimson Desert, providing the most encouraging update we’ve had thus far. In its latest earnings letter, the company said that it’s now “currently playable at a foundational level, and technical evaluations are u...
Why it matters: Crimson Desert dev comments on status of Nintendo... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Fluorescent protein imaging is an indispensable tool in life science research, enabling visualization of protein movement and localization, gene expression, signaling pathways, protein-protein interactions and more. For simultaneous analysis of multiple proteins (i.e., multipl...
Why it matters: Beyond color: Fluorescence lifetime imaging distinguishes multiple proteins... advances our understanding of the world.
What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame grubs.
Phys.org reports: How to test your lawn for grubs and... — this advances our understanding of the world.
The fees must be paid within 45 days and is the latest legal blow to the Trump regime at the Kennedy Center. Court Orders Kennedy Center to Pay Drummer $250,000 In Fees Travis Bland
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this taps into a cultural moment.
Did a prototype Microsoft gamepad fall off the back of a truck? We can't say, but a Redditor has legit-looking photos of a prototype Xbox controller that's almost certainly the Xbox Elite Series 3. Incredibly, they claim they bought the pad for $200 on OfferUp. In May, a Brazi...
The big picture: Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny... — reshapes the tech landscape.
It took just hours for the leading pharma group to reject the recommendations.
Why it matters: Trump wants Big Pharma to split MMR vaccine;... signals a shift in how we use technology.
There will be another season of HBO Max’s Harry Potter TV series. The new Harry, Ron and Hermione have received their Hogwarts admission letters, as have the newest additions — four out of Ron’s six siblings. Since those magical owl deliveries, the Ginny Weasley role will be r...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The 'Superman' actor takes on a role played by Kenneth Branagh in the 'Chamber of Secrets' film.
Why it matters: Nicholas Hoult Boards ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as... could reshape the box office conversation.
This year's ceremony is set to honor Caribbean music giants across hip-hop, dancehall, reggae, calypso and konpa.
Bottom line from Billboard: this could define this era of music.
The album arrives October 23rd as the inaugural release on Rose’s newly launched SUCK records. Caroline Rose Announces New Album Gentling the Horse at the Walt Whitman Mall, Shares “Chow Mein”: Stream Karan Singh
Consequence of Sound reports: Caroline Rose Announces New Album Gentling the Horse... — this taps into a cultural moment.
The reality star reflects on that “payroll” comment and where she currently stands with Katie Maloney, if the rumors that she was really supposed to be an OG star on ‘VPR’ are true and if she’d return for a potential second season of Stassi Schroeder’s show.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
After a routine coronary stent procedure, the singer is taking time off his One Last Time Tour to heal
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
Some guys have all the luck, even if sometimes it’s bad. Rod Stewart’s reps said Tuesday that the singer has canceled his One Last Time farewell tour concerts for the next four weeks to recover from a recent “routine coronary stent procedure.” No firm dates were given, but he ...
Why it matters: Rod Stewart Cancels Month Worth Of Farewell Tour... could reshape the box office conversation.
When social media arrived on the scene, there were high hopes that they would improve—or even "democratize"—communication about climate change by, for instance, lowering access barriers, creating a more direct channel between science and the public, and giving more voices from...
Why it matters: Climate debate remains dominated by established voices despite... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Capturing carbon or storing hydrogen to combat global warming requires compressing gases into sponge-like porous materials. Until now, gas molecules were thought to adsorb in a disordered manner throughout the pores. But what if invisible gas molecules could be lined up in reg...
Phys.org reports: Porous material can arrange disordered gas molecules into... — this opens new research frontiers.
The HBO show will return for one final season The post When is ‘House Of The Dragon’ season four being released? appeared first on NME.
The big picture: When is ‘House Of The Dragon’ season four... — shows where the music business is headed.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said he’d consider structural remedies to resolve a lawsuit over the Paramount-WBD merger but dismissed “behavioral” remedies that are hard to enforce, like David Ellison’s pledge that the combined company will release 30 movies a year. “T...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
The festival's closing stretch features Doechii, Garbage, Chappell Roan, Not for Radio, and Rodrigo with special guests. Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Daisy Chain Fields Schedule with No Overlapping Sets Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Daisy Chain Fields Schedule with... — taps into a cultural moment.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors can quickly gauge the market by focusing on three things: bonds, oil and Nvidia.
Why it matters: Cramer says ask yourself these 3 questions to... reflects a broader economic trend.
The DeadLock ransomware operation is using a decentralized infrastructure that relies on blockchain-backed services to protect its communication with victims and data-leak activity. [...]
The big picture: DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist infrastructure takedown — underscores the cost of weak defenses.
The Daily Show has been on the air for 30 years, and the production is celebrating by looking back at the audition tapes from some of its most famous correspondents. Over the years, the Comedy Central late-night news satire show has seen many comedians on screen, and their aud...
Why it matters: ‘The Daily Show’ Celebrates 30 Years With Audition... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Fresh off Obsession’s record-breaking run, Navarrette brings her independent spirit to Gap’s new campaign
Why it matters: ‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Shares Her Freaky Nikki... could define this era of music.
Panache Digital Games announced “1666: Amsterdam” will release in Early Access on Aug. 25. From “Assassin’s Creed” series creator Patrice Désilets, the dark, third-person narrative action-adventure game unravels a mystery across Amsterdam. Players take on the role of Noa, the ...
Why it matters: ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Creator’s New Action-Adventure Game ‘1666: Amsterdam’... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Karevo's AI-powered optical recognition system can sort up to 10 tons of potatoes per hour with 95% accuracy. The founder's journey took him from a potato farm to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and ultimately to his own startup.
The big picture: Sorting potatoes with AI — advances our understanding of the world.
Researchers say a spike in temperatures during an ice age 304 million years ago could inform what climate scientists are learning about rapidly changing conditions today.
Why it matters: Late Paleozoic Ice Age warming event hints at... opens new research frontiers.
UmanWrite is an AI tool that revises AI writing to be more human, and it's only $79
Mashable reports: A new tool transforms generic AI writing into... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
We have reached peak Peak. By that I mean, the final major update that was teased last week, The Final Ascent, is here and ready for you to try out. The big thing here is the two new variant biomes, Gloom and The Citadel. Gloom, unsurprisingly, is an incredibly foggy area fill...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: As Peak gets its final big update, developers... — this is generating hype in the community.
New technology may make it easier for men with extremely low sperm counts to have biological children.
NY Times Science reports: A.I. Offers Hope for Men With Infertility, Spotting... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
EXCLUSIVE: Boris Kodjoe (Station 19, Soul Food) has joined the recurring cast of Fox’s Memory of a Killer for its upcoming second season. Season 2 is set to premiere midseason 2027 on Fox. Inspired by the book and award-winning 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer, Memory of a ...
The big picture: Boris Kodjoe Joins Fox’s ‘Memory Of A Killer’... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
In the Midwestern summer, humans and plants have to breathe through the heat and humidity. Researchers hope that a retooled crop plant—one with an improved ventilation system within its leaves—could thrive while avoiding drought stress by reducing "crop sweat." Thanks to next-...
Why it matters: X-ray analysis reveals the inner life of leaves... advances our understanding of the world.
This marks the first time 'Practical Magic' fans can shop official products inspired by the 1998 cult classic and its upcoming sequel.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
Security experts say prioritization should be the main focus for the August updates, not the massive CVE volume.
The big picture: Microsoft's Patch Tuesday Deluge Continues With August Updates — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
A University of Kansas physicist played a leading role in a CERN study showing that two rival explanations for how gluons behave inside atomic nuclei can now be experimentally distinguished.
Why it matters: New CERN measurement challenges conventional models of how... advances our understanding of the world.
In the 1950s, the New World screwworm cost U.S. livestock producers tens of millions of dollars a year, reaching $50 million to $100 million annually in the hardest-hit Southwest, before it was eradicated from the United States and pushed south to Panama. Now the flesh-eating ...
Why it matters: As New World screwworm returns to the US,... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Phia, the shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, is once again under fire for its alleged business practices.
The big picture: Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The U.S. VC firm still has more than 55% of its previous $650 million India fund available for deployment.
The big picture: Accel closes oversubscribed $550M India fund within weeks,... — could change how developers build software.
Federal dollars in the two health insurance programs would not go toward gender-affirming care, but states could still cover the treatments.
The big picture: Trump administration ends Medicaid, CHIP funding for gender-affirming... — signals changing business strategies.
Eligible students, parents of students, and educators in the United States just got a few extra weeks to claim Apple’s 2026 Back to School deals on select Macs and iPads. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this reshapes the tech landscape.
Anthropic joins a growing list of companies letting customers know if they’re consuming AI content.
Why it matters: Anthropic’s Claude Will Add Watermarks to AI-Generated Text... is one to watch for the industry.
BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.
Why it matters: Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building... has global implications.
Scientists from the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) at Murdoch University have participated in a landmark proof-of-concept research project demonstrating how pangenome-guided breeding strategies can reunite two traits that usually involve trade-offs: stress toleranc...
Phys.org reports: Himalayan grain demonstrates the potential of pangenome-guided breeding... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Nicholas Hoult will play Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series, Variety has learned from sources. The highly-anticipated series is due to debut on Dec. 25 on HBO and HBO Max, with the first season adapting the first book in the novel series, ...
The big picture: Nicholas Hoult to Play Gilderoy Lockhart in ‘Harry... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Microsoft today released updates to remedy at least 398 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including one weakness that is already being actively exploited and two others that were publicly detailed prior to today.
Krebs on Security reports: Microsoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security Holes — this should prompt a review of your own security.
"We were just making out," Harry Jowsey said on Instagram Reels. "I don’t know where they pulled that audio from or who that was in that audio, but it certainly was not us."
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ Star Says Producers Added Sex... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Imagine submitting your vibe-coded app to a service that validates, tests, and then mass-produces it in a repeatable, automated fashion for delivery to a wide audience.
ZDNet reports: Why software factories are back - and how... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
It looks like we'll be getting a successor to the Sonos Ace headphones sometime this fall, which was hinted at by CEO Tom Conrad during a third quarter earnings call. As reported by What Hi-Fi?, an FCC filing by Sonos, Inc reveals details about upcoming wireless headphones wit...
Bottom line from The Verge: this could change how developers build software.
The Last Week Tonight host will wear a crazy wig and play chief water inspector Devlin St. John on a three-episode arc
Why it matters: John Oliver Begins His Slap-Happy Stint on the... taps into a cultural moment.
Understanding how marine ecosystems respond to a warming ocean requires detailed records of past temperatures. An international research team led by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) in Mainz has found a new way to reco...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The devastating impacts of marine heat waves extend far beyond dying coral reefs and declining fisheries, with new research warning that these extreme ocean-warming events pose a growing threat to human physical and mental health.
Phys.org reports: Marine heat waves pose hidden threat to human... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Spoilers ahead The post The ending of ‘House Of The Dragon’ season three explained: who dies in the finale? appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: The ending of ‘House Of The Dragon’ season... is making waves across platforms.
The ransomware-as-a-service operation is finding success against critical infrastructure targets with leaked Conti code and old flaws in firewalls and VPN appliances.
The big picture: Gunra Ransomware Gang Exploits Fortinet Flaws, Bypasses MFA — exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
When Vera Drew made her ambitious debut film “The People’s Joker,” she didn’t know if anyone else in the world would understand her deeply personal superhero movie parody about transitioning. The first time she met a trans person who connected with the film after a public scre...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
The big picture: US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship... — demands attention beyond borders.
Hackers associated with the Russian threat group Sandworm have been targeting system administrators and IT professionals through fake job offers since at least May. [...]
The big picture: Sandworm hackers target IT pros with trojanized WireGuard... — should prompt a review of your own security.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is pitching GPUs as long-term collateral to unlock $500 billion in funding. The question is how fast will his chips depreciate?
The big picture: Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan... — may shift market dynamics.
A coalition of farmers, consumer associations and environmental groups is urging Malaysia's National Biosafety Board to reject a proposed field trial of genetically modified rice, warning Tuesday the project could pose risks to food safety, the environment and farmers.
Phys.org reports: Malaysian farmers, environmental groups call for rejection of... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee (UT), Knoxville, have made an advance by using a natural substance from fungi called chitin to create hydrogels that are significantly stronger and tougher. Thi...
Why it matters: Fungal chitin offers new route to tougher hydrogels... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
A vaccine only protects a whole community if enough people get it, including those who would stay safe anyway once their neighbors are covered. The same tension runs through climate action and social movements: The shared payoff arrives only when enough people pitch in.
The big picture: Consistency-based rewards could build lasting cooperation better than... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
"It's part of the fabric of astronomy research now."
Space.com reports: Scientists create largest 2D map of the universe... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Device-bound session credentials thwart an increasingly common form of account takeover.
Why it matters: Chrome adopts what may be the best protection... could change how developers build software.
A new report from Sensor Tower shows that non-gaming apps continued to drive global mobile spending growth in Q2 2026 across iOS and Android, while gaming revenue declined 4.5% year over year. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Residents are being urged to prepare for additional severe storms in the coming days, as officials also report at least one fatality.
Bottom line from BBC Science: this advances our understanding of the world.
Most AI flyers are still a mess, but the right prompts can make all the difference.
The big picture: How to create flyers with AI that people... — is one to watch for the industry.
Barker said songs felt like they lasted forever and concluded that "smoking before shows is not my thing." Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge Got So High with Cypress Hill That They Wanted to Go Home Alex Krinsky
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
Broadly speaking, it's fine for something to exist as a niche. Whatever form of media a thing might be, to fulfil a niche is to meet the expectations of at least a handful of people with a particular taste that many others don't, and I think that's a delightful thing to do. In...
The big picture: "I think that might be a misread": Thief... — could shake up the gaming landscape.
Like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane, a vibrant new image layers observations of a famous star-forming nebula from NASA's space telescopes. The resulting cosmic "craft" reveals new details about the star-forming region known as 30 Doradus, or the Tarantu...
The big picture: Three energy-loss routes may explain Tarantula Nebula's X-ray... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Anson Funds wrote a letter to the 'Michael' studio's board of directors calling for an AI pivot or "for sale" sign to avoid becoming an “AI casualty.”
The big picture: Lionsgate Stock Slips After Report of Activist Investor... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
Human service organizations play an important role in connecting people to housing, health care, food access and other essential services. Yet forecasting community needs can be difficult in times of rapid change or crisis because of limited resources and restricted access to ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
From nuclear energy to lab-grown meat, the list of effective but unpopular climate solutions is long. A new University of Colorado Boulder study sheds light on why people reject or accept some proposed sustainability technologies: If it doesn't seem natural, they won't go for ...
The big picture: Perceived naturalness emerges as key driver of public... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
The big picture: Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide... — could reshape the global order.
The conservative push to demonize the face of the nation’s Covid-19 response has returned to its misinformation roots
The big picture: What Exactly Is Going on With the Outrage... — shows where the music business is headed.
"I was like, 'Oh shit. Do I stay here or do I get the courage to go and say hi?'" The post Graham Coxon recalls Madonna walking into the studio while Blur were making ’13’ with “genius” William Orbit appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Graham Coxon recalls Madonna walking into the studio... — this could define this era of music.
Judges tell Meta that Section 230 provides a defense, not immunity from lawsuits.
Ars Technica reports: Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
The marketing changes come amid an investigation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission into the company's promotional practices.
Why it matters: Polymarket makes moves to get house in order... may shift market dynamics.
The Sound Of Music star Julie Andrews spent last year turning down The Princess Diaries 3
The big picture: Julie Andrews thinks she's retired from on-screen acting — signals changes in media consumption.
The Netherlands, Germany and other countries have employed policies to restrict unsolicited telemarketers for years.
Why it matters: France hits unsolicited telemarketers with $87,000 fine per... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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