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  1. Man Acussed of Urinating on Family at Morgan Wallen Concert ArrestedConsequence of Sound
  2. Bob Iger’s New Magic Kingdom: Fans & Media Wonder If He Can Bring That Disney Sparkle To The LakersDeadline
  3. Saber CEO scorns writer who says she was fired in favor of AI with confusing, combative statementPC Gamer
  4. Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief saysBBC World
  5. EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales dataCNBC
  6. Japan wholesale inflation eases slightly to 7.2%, undershooting expectationsCNBC
  7. My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026CNET
  8. Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift - 'Best night of my life'BBC World
  9. South Korea stocks have entered bull market in about a month as AI trade roars backCNBC
  10. Jeremy Strong Emailed Mark Zuckerberg To Assure Him He Takes ‘The Social Reckoning’ Role “Very Seriously”Deadline

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Man Acussed of Urinating on Family at Morgan Wallen Concert Arrested

The man faces four second-degree assault charges and a maximum of 40 years imprisonment. Man Acussed of Urinating on Family at Morgan Wallen Concert Arrested Travis Bland

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Bob Iger’s New Magic Kingdom: Fans & Media Wonder If He Can Bring That Disney Sparkle To The Lakers

As the new co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bob Iger brings with him arguably the most significant Hollywood profile of any owner in the history of U.S. major professional sports. The question fans and Angelenos have now is: What kind of Disney magic can he make? Iger and J...

The big picture: Bob Iger’s New Magic Kingdom: Fans & Media... — is generating industry buzz.

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My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026

Google announced everything before its actual live event, but there were still plenty of interesting things at the company’s Pixel announce event.

CNET reports: My Favorite Things from Made by Google 2026 — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Jeremy Strong Emailed Mark Zuckerberg To Assure Him He Takes ‘The Social Reckoning’ Role “Very Seriously”

While giving his all to his The Social Reckoning portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, Jeremy Strong reached out to the Meta CEO and Facebook co-founder. The Oscar nominee recently revealed that he emailed Zuckerberg to assure him he takes the “responsibility very seriously,” noting t...

The big picture: Jeremy Strong Emailed Mark Zuckerberg To Assure Him... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Nintendo Music – list of all games included

For those looking for a complete list of all games included and supported in Nintendo Music, that’s where this post comes in. Nintendo Music only came with a few songs at launch. However, since then, a few more have been added. Nintendo has also indicated that additional music...

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

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Paramount Open to Selling CNN to End Lawsuit Holding Up Warner Bros. Takeover

Paramount's top lawyer told journalists everything was on the table to resolve the antitrust case. Paramount Open to Selling CNN to End Lawsuit Holding Up Warner Bros. Takeover Travis Bland

Consequence of Sound reports: Paramount Open to Selling CNN to End Lawsuit... — this taps into a cultural moment.

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DGA & IATSE Urge Fast Track On Paramount-WBD Merger Standoff For Fears That Prolonged Court Battle Will Hurt Jobs

Two of Hollywood’s most powerful unions have a message for California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison: Work it out ASAP, whether in court or otherwise. The DGA and IATSE sent a joint letter to the pair on Wednesday to “raise concerns about t...

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

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DGA and IATSE Push Rob Bonta to Allow Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger With Conditions

The Directors Guild of America and IATSE are urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle his antitrust lawsuit with Paramount, arguing that prolonged uncertainty over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger is bad for the industry. The two unions wrote a letter to Bonta a...

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Trump sued over Truth Social advance access sale

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, notes that Trump's posts on his own social media site often move financial markets.

Bottom line from CNBC: this reflects a broader economic trend.

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EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging kick in

New EU restrictions on toxic substances known as "forever chemicals" in food packaging kicked in Wednesday, along with broader rules aimed at cutting packaging waste in the bloc.

Phys.org reports: EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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African grasslands expanded 5 million year earlier than previously thought, molecular fossils suggest

The iconic grassland savannas of Africa are geographically extensive and important for both local fauna and the global climate. But where did they come from, and how will they change in the future? Ongoing warming, rising CO2 levels and shifting rainfall patterns are likely to...

The big picture: African grasslands expanded 5 million year earlier than... — opens new research frontiers.

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AI‑designed viruses are a test of whether biosecurity can keep pace

Scientists have crossed an important line in biological engineering. In a recent study, researchers used artificial intelligence to design complete sets of genetic instructions for bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria. Some of those computer-generated designs produced ...

Phys.org reports: AI‑designed viruses are a test of whether biosecurity... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Drug-carrying nanoparticles shrink venous malformations by 70% in mice

Venous malformations are abnormally shaped veins that develop when the cells lining blood vessels grow too fast when they aren't supposed to. Children can be born with them, and as the child grows, the venous malformations can get bigger. Venous malformations are a type of vas...

Phys.org reports: Drug-carrying nanoparticles shrink venous malformations by 70% in... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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9to5Mac Daily: August 12, 2026 – Apple exec changes, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on....

9to5Mac reports: 9to5Mac Daily: August 12, 2026 – Apple exec... — this could change how developers build software.

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‘Marshals’ Adds Marque Richardson To Season 2 Cast; Morgan Lindholm To Expand Role

EXCLUSIVE: The CBS series Marshals will welcome Marque Richardson (Unprisoned, Dear White People) to its Season 2 cast. Richardson will recur as Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Burns.   Additionally, Morgan Lindholm will return to expand on her role as Maddie, the bartender at...

Why it matters: ‘Marshals’ Adds Marque Richardson To Season 2 Cast;... is generating industry buzz.

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Donald Trump Sued By Media Groups Over Sale Of Faster Access To Truth Social Posts

Two media groups filed suit against Donald Trump over a new offering in which subscribers can pay up to $100,000 a month for quicker access to his announcements on Truth Social. The lawsuit, filed in federal court on Wednesday, the Freedom of the Press Foundation and The Inter...

Deadline reports: Donald Trump Sued By Media Groups Over Sale... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Could a Shirt Fool Facial Recognition? The Answer Is Complicated

At Defcon, a strange-looking print pushed a researcher below an AI camera’s detection threshold. Now its creator is putting patterns like it on shirts and hoodies, even though worn clothing remains the big unproven test.

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

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Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Memoir ‘Behind The Castle Walls’ Gets Fall Release Date

Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, has set a September 29 publication date for Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth by Bob Chapek, the short-tenured former CEO of Disney. The memoir chronicles Chapek’s 30-year tenure at the compan...

Deadline reports: Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Memoir ‘Behind The... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1881 on August 13

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1881 on August 13 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1881 on... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI

Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

The big picture: Why Japanese firms are being so slow to... — could change how developers build software.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 13

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1159 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 13 appeared first on NME.

The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, August 13 — shows where the music business is headed.

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Models of glacial collapse in Antarctica improve predictions of sea-level rise

With approximately one-third of the world's population living within a day's walk of a coastline, sea-level rise poses a serious global threat. Every centimeter of sea-level rise could displace 1.5 million people, and current estimates range from half a meter (1.6 feet) to 2 m...

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

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‘Reacher’ Season 4 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the Prime Video Action Series

Get ready for more action and more Alan Ritchson in “Reacher” Season 4, which premieres Wednesday, Aug. 12 on Prime Video. Our hunky, ex-military hero (Ritchson) is once again joined by a slew of new cast members as “Reacher” moves on to a fresh adventure based on Lee Child’s ...

Variety reports: ‘Reacher’ Season 4 Cast Guide: Who’s Who in... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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As ‘The Comeback’ and ‘Hacks’ End, Valerie Cherish and Deborah Vance Are Emmy Competitors for the First and Last Time

In the Season 5 opener of “Hacks,” Jean Smart’s beleaguered character Deborah Vance is eager to reclaim her legacy — and comes up with the perfect way to do it. She wants to be an EGOT. The idea of the EGOT — someone who wins all of the “Big Four” entertainment awards at some ...

The big picture: As ‘The Comeback’ and ‘Hacks’ End, Valerie Cherish... — is generating industry buzz.

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Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion

An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.

The big picture: Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion — has global implications.

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WhatsApp starts rolling out username support when creating new contacts

As WhatsApp approaches the official rollout of usernames, the app now lets users save a contact’s username alongside their name and phone number. Here are the details.

Why it matters: WhatsApp starts rolling out username support when creating... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse

It’s been a century since the Iberian Peninsula has been in the full shadow of the moon. Here’s what it looked like in the path of totality.

Bottom line from Wired: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Unsupervised free time increases the likelihood that adolescents will engage in violent behavior, 21-country study finds

A study involving more than 58,000 adolescents from 21 countries found that "unstructured free time"—defined as periods without adult supervision or activities guided by educational, cultural or athletic goals—is strongly associated with delinquent behavior and exposure to vio...

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

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What it's like to discover an ancient Egyptian tomb, and the race against time to preserve it

Looking inside a newly discovered ancient tomb for the first time is both exciting and terrifying. I was fortunate to experience this recently as director of an international research team carrying out fieldwork in the Theban necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the m...

Phys.org reports: What it's like to discover an ancient Egyptian... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Sean Combs Sues Lil Rod for Defamation, Selling Footage to Netflix

Combs accused the music producer of selling his personal documentary footage to Netflix and making defamatory statements in the 50-Cent produced docuseries

The big picture: Sean Combs Sues Lil Rod for Defamation, Selling... — shows where the music business is headed.

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The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered review for Nintendo Switch 2

System: Switch 2 Release date: August 11, 2026 Developer: Bethesda / Virtuos Publisher: Bethesda Back in the year 2006, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion released. Without a gaming PC to my name at the time, I ended up picking up the game on the Xbox 360. After spending actual in-...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Ultrafast flash Joule heating significantly reduces MXene manufacturing time

MXenes are two-dimensional materials made of very thin layers of metals, measured on the atomic scale. They conduct electricity well and have surfaces that can easily interact with other materials, making them excellent candidates for advanced electronic devices, computers and...

Phys.org reports: Ultrafast flash Joule heating significantly reduces MXene manufacturing... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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AI nuclear power firm Fermi finally has a new CEO

Lee McIntire, an independent member of Fermi's board, has been hired as CEO, more than three months since the company fired co-founder Toby Neugebauer from the top post.

The big picture: AI nuclear power firm Fermi finally has a... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Android malware combo takes out loans and relays victims' credit cards

A new Android NFC relay malware called WindRelay is being used alongside the SpyNote remote administration tool (RAT) to steal live card data and send it to attackers in real time. [...]

Why it matters: Android malware combo takes out loans and relays... should prompt a review of your own security.

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Andy Cohen Calls Out Paul W. Downs Over ‘Hacks’ Joke At His Expense

Now that Hacks has concluded its five-season run, Andy Cohen had a bone to pick with showrunner and star Paul W. Downs on live TV. During Tuesday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live, the talk show host called out Downs over a joke at his expense, which Jean Smart’s Deborah Va...

Deadline reports: Andy Cohen Calls Out Paul W. Downs Over... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Phylicia Rashad on Her Historic Career and the Current State of TV: ‘If There’s Something on That I Don’t Like, I Simply Don’t Watch It’

Legendary actress, director and producer Phylicia Rashad was the guest speaker at the C-Suite Luncheon during the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF). Started by Stephanie Tavares-Rance, who co-founded MVAAFF along with her husband, Floyd Ranc...

Variety reports: Phylicia Rashad on Her Historic Career and the... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Graphene nanowrinkles could reshape electricity in future ultrathin devices

Rice University researchers have shown that tiny wrinkles in graphene can change the material's electrical properties, providing evidence for flexoelectricity, a phenomenon in which a material generates an electric charge when it bends unevenly. The findings are published in A...

Why it matters: Graphene nanowrinkles could reshape electricity in future ultrathin... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

BBC World reports: Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan? — this has global implications.

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Amazon Game Studios Divests MMOs ‘Lost Ark,’ ‘Throne and Liberty’ in Strategy Shift

Amazon Game Studios will return Western territory publishing responsibilities for “Throne and Liberty” and “Lost Ark” to game developers NC and Smilegate, respectively, amid the company’s pivot away from massively multiplayer online games (MMOs). “As part of our continued stra...

The big picture: Amazon Game Studios Divests MMOs ‘Lost Ark,’ ‘Throne... — is generating industry buzz.

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Fast-moving wildfires may prevent western forests from recovering

The severe, drought-fueled fires now burning across much of the American West and Canada may be scorching forests so thoroughly that they cannot recover to the forests they once were, new research shows. A study by Colorado State University, Western Colorado University and oth...

Why it matters: Fast-moving wildfires may prevent western forests from recovering adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Action adventure game Angeline Era to appear on Nintendo Switch

Angeline Era is making its way to Nintendo Switch, Analgesic Productions shared today. The title is planned for September 2, 2026. Angeline Era, a 3D action adventure game, comes from the creators of Anodyne. It originally appeared on PC to a strong reception. You can find mor...

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Jeremy Strong Says He Reached Out to Mark Zuckerberg After Being Cast as Him in ‘The Social Reckoning’ — and He Responded

"I know that he is a reviled person and not a popular person in our culture, but I do not think you should have an actor playing him who wants to set out to condemn him," the 'Succession' star told GQ.

The big picture: Jeremy Strong Says He Reached Out to Mark... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies

Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

The big picture: Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Ewan McGregor Says ‘Come On, Disney!’ While Pressuring Studio to Let Him Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again: ‘They Just Seem Not to Be Ready’

Ewan McGregor is putting the pressure on Disney when it comes to playing Obi-Wan Kenobi again. The actor told E! News on the press tour for his latest movie, “The End of Oak Street,” that the ball is in Disney’s court regarding his future with the “Star Wars” franchise. McGreg...

The big picture: Ewan McGregor Says ‘Come On, Disney!’ While Pressuring... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Apple wins temporary Supreme Court pause in Epic Games proceedings

The Supreme Court has granted Apple a 24-hour extension to a California court deadline requiring the company to propose what commission, if any, it should be allowed to charge on purchases made outside the App Store. Here are the details.

Why it matters: Apple wins temporary Supreme Court pause in Epic... could change how developers build software.

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Pain isn't the point: European viper venoms may have evolved to subdue prey

For many people, the fear of venomous snakes is linked to one thing: pain. Yet new research led by scientists at Bangor University suggests that, for Europe's vipers, at least, causing pain may never have been a driving force in the evolution of their venom.

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

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Greener processing cuts cost of novel material for water decontamination

University of Birmingham scientists who used green chemistry to make a next-generation metal-organic framework (MOF) for capturing heavy metals from wastewater have shown that it is cheaper and more resource-efficient to produce than a similar MOF processed conventionally.

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Martin Short On Emmy-Nominated Documentary ‘Marty, Life Is Short’ & Big British Stars Joining Next Season Of ‘Only Murders’

Actor Martin Short is hotter than ever – literally. He has been sweltering in London this summer where the temperatures have soared to extraordinary levels: Thursday’s forecast calls for a high of 97°F (36°C), the latest furnace blast in a succession of UK heat waves. “What’s ...

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Wars between nations face persistent escalation risk, decades of conflict data suggest

Military leaders frequently underestimate how big the wars they engage in will get. Gen. Douglas MacArthur predicted U.S. troops could come home from the Korean War in time for Christmas, just months after the conflict started. But Chinese attacks that winter extended the war ...

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

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Pixel 11 event live blog: Let’s watch Trevor Noah introduce Google’s new phones

It's almost time for the Made by Google keynote, where the company will show off the brand-new Pixel hardware it announced today. Like last year, it'll be a celebrity-packed live show, though Trevor Noah is hosting instead of Jimmy Fallon. If the 2025 show was any indication, ...

Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Bob Chapek, Who Was Ousted as Disney’s CEO, Pens Memoir in Which He Wonders if He Became ‘the Scapegoat’

Bob Chapek is ready to tell his side of the story of his rocky ride as Disney’s chief executive. Chapek has written a 272-page memoir, “Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest Place on Earth.” In it, he “reveals for the first time the high-stakes maneuverings ...

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Alia Shawkat Is “Trying Actively” To Bring ‘State of Grace’ To Streaming, Plan Reunion With Mae Whitman

After 25 years, Alia Shawkat wants to team up with Mae Whitman to revisit their first starring roles with a State of Grace reunion. Although the Wrong Girls star did not provide details of what a planned reunion would look like, Shawkat revealed she is “trying actively” to mak...

Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.

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This 8BitDo mechanical keyboard has an extra keypad and is 30 percent off

If you’re looking for a mechanical keyboard that can give your desk a touch of retro flair, Amazon has 8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard with Dual Super Buttons on sale for $69.99, one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for the bundle. The styling on this keyboard is thorough, w...

The Verge reports: This 8BitDo mechanical keyboard has an extra keypad... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Novel polymer membrane design improves high-purity hydrogen separation

In Nature Communications a research team led by Professor Tae-Hyun Bae of the KAIST Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering introduced hydrogen-selective transport pathways at the angstrom scale inside polymer membranes and clarified their separation performance th...

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

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Bourbon & Beyond Reveals 2026 Schedule and Set Times

The Louisville event also released the full programming for its Fork & Flask culinary stage. Bourbon & Beyond Reveals 2026 Schedule and Set Times Jonah Krueger

Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.

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Mike Fincke, Astronaut Who Spent 549 Days in Space, Has Retired

A medical issue during Mr. Fincke’s fourth space journey resulted in an early medical evacuation, the first ever from the International Space Station.

Why it matters: Mike Fincke, Astronaut Who Spent 549 Days in... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Spinoff Starring Cobie Smulders in the Works at Netflix

A spinoff of “The Lincoln Lawyer” starring Cobie Smulders is in early development at Netflix. According to Deadline, which first reported news of the project, the series would center around Smulders reprising her “Lincoln Lawyer” role as Mickey Haller’s (Manuel Garcia Rulfo) h...

Why it matters: ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Spinoff Starring Cobie Smulders in... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Soil-dwelling myxobacteria reveal five new classes of bioactive compounds

Most antibiotics used clinically are based on natural compounds produced by bacteria and other microorganisms. At the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), researchers are using soil-dwelling myxobacteria as a source of new active ingredients. They a...

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

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Cats and dogs are missing meals after a popular smart feeder went down

A Petlibro outage is preventing its smart pet feeders and other devices from performing scheduled tasks, like dispensing food. The outage began on Tuesday, with users across Reddit reporting that their smart feeders, litter boxes, and water fountains have gone offline. Though ...

The Verge reports: Cats and dogs are missing meals after a... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Report: US smartphone sales fell 5% in Q2 2026 as prices keep climbing

A new Counterpoint Research report says pricing pressure from rising memory costs squeezed the low-end US smartphone segment in Q2 2026, with smaller manufacturers hit particularly hard as larger brands were better able to absorb component cost increases. Here are the details.

9to5Mac reports: US smartphone sales fell 5% in Q2 2026... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Check out Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock’s breezy cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘Let Me Love You’ for ICE OUT benefit album

"Thank you so much to Contra-ICE for making this happen and allowing me to represent what we collectively stand for" The post Check out Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock’s breezy cover of Justin Bieber’s ‘Let Me Love You’ for ICE OUT benefit album appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Check out Kathleen Hanna and Ad-Rock’s breezy cover... could define this era of music.

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A $10 soil test goes global with virtual reality training for farmers

Last year, we described Agrilo, an affordable "colorimetric" soil-testing system developed through research at MacEwan University. Using a smartphone camera to interpret color changes, Agrilo measures soil nutrients and can provide farmers with timely guidance to support ferti...

Why it matters: A $10 soil test goes global with virtual... opens new research frontiers.

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Walt Disney Studios Promotes Melissa Stone to Publicity Chief

Melissa Stone has been named senior VP of publicity for the Walt Disney Studios. She will lead the publicity team and oversee the PR strategy across theatrical, including Disney Live Action, Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios, as well a...

Why it matters: Walt Disney Studios Promotes Melissa Stone to Publicity... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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The DCU is Avoiding the MCU’s Television Mistake

The Wall has fallen. Paradise is lost for good. At least, that’s the takeaway from a recent insider piece published by The Ankler, which reports that two recently-announced DCU television shows have ceased development. Waller would have starred Viola Davis, once again reprisin...

The big picture: The DCU is Avoiding the MCU’s Television Mistake — signals changes in media consumption.

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The White House Is Going to Expand Its AI Policy

Open models may soon be added to an updated AI framework, sources tell WIRED, as the White House continues to grapple with how to regulate a technology it has tried not to regulate.

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Hackers exploit critical Adobe Commerce flaw to hijack customer accounts

Attempts to exploit a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-71362) in Adobe's Commerce and Magento e-commerce platforms have been detected, potentially allowing attackers to hijack customer accounts. [...]

The big picture: Hackers exploit critical Adobe Commerce flaw to hijack... — underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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