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150 articles from 33 sources · Updated 2026-08-18 02:00 UTC

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  1. AirPods with cameras get their clearest leak yet9to5Mac
  2. Billions of invasive round goby are in the Great Lakes. Researchers want to stop them from spreading inlandPhys.org
  3. Tupac Murder Trial Begins as Prosecution Calls Rapper’s Death “An Act of Revenge”Hollywood Reporter
  4. Hayden Panettiere’s Talent Never Got the Next Chapter It DeservedHollywood Reporter
  5. Russia warns UK over supplying drones to UkraineBBC World
  6. Shooting Foul? Buss Family Dispute Now Leaves Lakers Stake Sale To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner In Purgatory, MaybeDeadline
  7. Mail-Order Music Legend Columbia House Is Closing Its DoorsConsequence of Sound
  8. ByteDance Seed and Tsinghua AIR Introduces CUDA Agent: A Large-Scale Agentic RL System for CUDA Kernel GenerationMarkTechPost
  9. Lisa Kudrow on Watching ‘Friends’ After Matthew Perry’s Death, ‘Romy & Michele’ Sequel and Why ‘The Comeback’ May Be “Highlight” of Her CareerHollywood Reporter
  10. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Second-Fastest To Cross $2B WW – Global Top 10 Box Office UpdateDeadline

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AirPods with cameras get their clearest leak yet

Included in today’s macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate is a short video that appears to show Visual Intelligence in action on Apple’s rumored camera-equipped AirPods. Watch it below.

The big picture: AirPods with cameras get their clearest leak yet — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Shooting Foul? Buss Family Dispute Now Leaves Lakers Stake Sale To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner In Purgatory, Maybe

UPDATE: So, maybe Bob Iger and Josh Kushner don’t own 83% of the Los Angeles Lakers after all, or do they? It’s crickets from the Thrive camp today as reps for Jeanie Buss contradict a earlier assertion from the offspring of Dr. Jerry Buss that it is “time to use this opportun...

Deadline reports: Shooting Foul? Buss Family Dispute Now Leaves Lakers... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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Mail-Order Music Legend Columbia House Is Closing Its Doors

The mail-order music service started in 1955, and its last vestige has been a selling movies since 2015. Mail-Order Music Legend Columbia House Is Closing Its Doors Travis Bland

The big picture: Mail-Order Music Legend Columbia House Is Closing Its... — shows where the music business is headed.

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ByteDance Seed and Tsinghua AIR Introduces CUDA Agent: A Large-Scale Agentic RL System for CUDA Kernel Generation

ByteDance Seed and Tsinghua AIR have released CUDA Agent, an agentic reinforcement learning system that trains a large language model to write GPU kernels that beat a compiler. The gap it targets is narrow but stubborn: frontier models already produce correct CUDA, they just p...

MarkTechPost reports: ByteDance Seed and Tsinghua AIR Introduces CUDA Agent:... — this could accelerate the AI arms race.

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Lisa Kudrow on Watching ‘Friends’ After Matthew Perry’s Death, ‘Romy & Michele’ Sequel and Why ‘The Comeback’ May Be “Highlight” of Her Career

Twenty-eight years after becoming the first 'Friends' star to win an Emmy, the beloved actress/writer is poised to take home another one — or two — having been nominated for acting and writing on the third and final season of her HBO comedy series.

Why it matters: Lisa Kudrow on Watching ‘Friends’ After Matthew Perry’s... could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Second-Fastest To Cross $2B WW – Global Top 10 Box Office Update

Monday Update: Holy cow! Or whatever kind of Holy is yelled out in a comic book, but Sony/Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day crossed the $2 billion global mark, becoming the second-fastest movie to do so and the eighth movie to ever cross that benchmark. Brand New Day p...

Deadline reports: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Second-Fastest To Cross... — this 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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Can telecoms turn data into action? Seven-dimension model maps readiness

Research in the International Journal of Business Information Systems discusses a sector-specific framework to help telecommunications companies assess how effectively they use big data.

The big picture: Can telecoms turn data into action? Seven-dimension model... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Witney Carson Answers Burning ‘DWTS’ Questions After Pregnancy Announcement, Chats ‘Next Pro’

The pro dancer revealed on Monday morning that she is pregnant and returning for season 35. In conversation with THR, she details her plans for navigating her pregnancy while competing and why she surprisingly loved guest judging on the dancing spinoff.

Why it matters: Witney Carson Answers Burning ‘DWTS’ Questions After Pregnancy... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Apple: DOJ’s latest challenge in antitrust case ‘fails at every level’

Apple is pushing back against the Department of Justice’s bid to overturn a court decision allowing the company to seek documents from more than a dozen federal agencies. Here are the details.

The big picture: Apple: DOJ’s latest challenge in antitrust case ‘fails... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Details of Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Followup Begin to Emerge

The director of the original film, Brett Ratner, said that two new docuseries “chapters” are forthcoming to the platform.

The big picture: Details of Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Followup Begin to Emerge — could reshape the box office conversation.

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David F. Sandberg to Direct Horror Movie ‘Mommy’s Home’ For Lionsgate

David F. Sandberg has been tapped to direct a new psychological horror movie, “Mommy’s Home,” for Lionsgate. From screenwriter James Morosini, “Mommy’s Home” follows “a young dad whose family life becomes terrifyingly unhinged when his cryogenically preserved mom is unfrozen a...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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LISTEN: How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter explains to Variety’s Michael Schneider how he got the chance to do a director’s cut of his 2008 “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” feature film. The new cut dubbed “The X-Files: I Wanted to Believ...

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

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‘Furious’ Star Steve Way on the Beauty of ‘Disabled Love’ and the Difficulty of Navigating Hollywood Without a Team: ‘I Want an Agency to Whore Me Out’

It’s uncommon to meet an actor bold enough to call Ari Emanuel, the executive chairman of WME Group and one of the most powerful people in Hollywood, a “prick” on the record. But it’s also uncommon to interview an actor as unfiltered as Steve Way. “I want an agency to whore me...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Before She Hosts Primetime Emmy Awards, Mariska Hargitay Goes For Gold With Triple Nominee ‘My Mom Jayne’

As Mariska Hargitay reflects on the past year in her life – a momentous one for the actress and filmmaker – a word comes to her mind to describe it: “cathartic.” She completed her 27th season starring as Capt. Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU and in May made her Broadway debu...

Deadline reports: Before She Hosts Primetime Emmy Awards, Mariska Hargitay... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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US-Canada trade talks 'intense' as new tariff deadline looms

Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump’s latest tariffs.

BBC Business reports: US-Canada trade talks 'intense' as new tariff deadline... — this hints at where the money is moving.

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Immune cells have a 'sense of touch,' scientists discover

Scientists have long believed that tissue-resident memory T cells—which remain in tissues after an infection has cleared and respond rapidly if the threat returns—are shaped primarily by biochemical signals. A McGill University–led study has now uncovered a previously unknown ...

The big picture: Immune cells have a 'sense of touch,' scientists... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Round Hill Files $1 Billion Copyright Infringement Suits Against Suno, Anthropic

"There is simply nothing fair about a company using theft to build for purely commercial purposes a multi-billion dollar business while those from which they steal receive nothing," Round Hill said.

Why it matters: Round Hill Files $1 Billion Copyright Infringement Suits... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Reddit’s AI is turning posts into podcasts and short videos

Reddit is trying out a new way for people to take in content on Reddit: by turning text posts into audio / video content. As part of an experiment, some posts are being adapted into videos that use AI voices to read the text of the main post and some comments. The video highli...

The Verge reports: Reddit’s AI is turning posts into podcasts and... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

BBC World reports: BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North... — this could reshape the global order.

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Inside Netflix’s Field of Dreams Face-Off in Iowa: “A Magical Moment”

Movie nostalgia mixed with Major League Baseball in a major way last Thursday night in an Iowa cornfield: "It was really cool to be able to come back here and live out my dream."

Hollywood Reporter reports: Inside Netflix’s Field of Dreams Face-Off in Iowa:... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Molecular electromagnetic sensor may enable remote-controlled gene therapy

The deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of living organisms contains regulatory elements that control when, where and to what extent specific genes are turned on or off. They can be co-opted to create "gene switches" that hold significant potential for understanding gene expression an...

The big picture: Molecular electromagnetic sensor may enable remote-controlled gene therapy — advances our understanding of the world.

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What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System Updates [U]

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.

9to5Google reports: What’s new in Android’s August 2026 Google System... — this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Male Neanderthal pelvises resemble those of modern females, challenging decades-old assumptions

A new study by the Department of Anatomy and Anthropology at Tel Aviv University, published in Scientific Reports, offers an explanation for one of the striking differences between men and women: the evolutionary development of the modern human pelvis.

Why it matters: Male Neanderthal pelvises resemble those of modern females,... advances our understanding of the world.

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Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns

China's dominance of key green technologies is helping to subsidize the global transition to a low-carbon economy, but trade tensions could make it harder for other countries to meet their climate targets, according to a new report led by researchers at The University of Manch...

The big picture: Trying to compete with China could slow global... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ Is ‘Gory’ and ‘Gross’ With ‘Blood Everywhere,’ Says Star Linda Cardellini

“Crystal Lake” star Linda Cardellini is teasing the upcoming “Friday the 13th” prequel television series. Cardellini stars in the Peacock series as the franchise antagonist Pamela Voorhees. The show, premiering Oct. 15 on the streamer, follows Voorhees’ life prior to the event...

The big picture: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ Is... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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With Eyes of Ice incoming for Nintendo Switch

Ratalaika Games is gearing up for the release of With Eyes of Ice on Nintendo Switch this week, the company has announced. Look for it this Friday, August 21. With Eyes of Ice is an otome-esque visual novel set in Iceland in the 1800s Ebi-hime handled its original development....

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Kevin Macdonald On Capturing Pep Guardiola For Prime Video’s ‘A Beautiful Obsession’: “Like Having Robert De Niro Play A Football Coach”

“Pep playing himself is a bit like having Robert De Niro play a football coach.” Those are the musings of Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, who has just spent two years charting the exploits of Pep Guardiola and Manchester City for A Beautiful Obsession and yet had barel...

Why it matters: Kevin Macdonald On Capturing Pep Guardiola For Prime... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Red blood cells inspire next-generation therapeutic nanocarriers

Red blood cells serve as the foundation for nanocarriers that show promise in a new study as effective and efficient vehicles for gene therapy, tumor targeting and other medical treatments. Scientists at The Ohio State University have showed that the engineered extracellular v...

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

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Time-gating technique sees through deep tissue, dense fog, and other obstacles

From helping doctors detect cancer to guiding self-driving cars through traffic, many modern imaging systems rely on near-infrared light, producing a crisp picture when visible light would scatter and yield a blurry picture. But near-infrared systems struggle when light passes...

Why it matters: Time-gating technique sees through deep tissue, dense fog,... advances our understanding of the world.

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Researcher is trying to save biodiverse landscapes, one unkempt garden at a time

You've probably seen it before: A native garden starts out lush and intentional, then slowly unravels. A meadow is overtaken by weeds. Native grasses are cut down to sad little stumps. A pollinator garden somehow loses its pollinators by year two. The vision was there. The fol...

Why it matters: Researcher is trying to save biodiverse landscapes, one... opens new research frontiers.

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Hayden Panettiere: 6 Essential Roles

The actor, who died Aug. 16 at 36, was a screen star from the age of five, appearing in dozens of TV shows and films. From Remember the Titans to Nashville and more, here are our favorites

Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.

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Everything We Know About ‘The Morning Show’ Season 5 So Far

Season 5 of Apple TV’s The Morning Show has begun adding new faces to its already stacked cast. Season 4 left off with a major character and actress making their departures about midway through. Already, three names have been added to the mix of the news network world and beyo...

The big picture: Everything We Know About ‘The Morning Show’ Season... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way's early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope show definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way in the earliest phases of its evolution. This finding ex...

The big picture: Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way's early... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Everything We Know About ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 So Far

The culture clash will continue in Season 4 of Julian Fellowes’ HBO period drama The Gilded Age, based on the turn-of-the-century time period in America that lasted between 1870 and 1900. Some familiar faces have been promoted to series regulars since Season 3, and some new fa...

Deadline reports: Everything We Know About ‘The Gilded Age’ Season... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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‘All Her Fault’ Creator On Challenging How Society Views Women & Mothers In Thriller Series

Of all the feedback she’s received on All Her Fault, there is one comment that sticks with creator and showrunner Megan Gallagher: “Those are two of the worst husbands I’ve ever seen on television, and neither one of them were having an affair.” It certainly would’ve been easy...

Why it matters: ‘All Her Fault’ Creator On Challenging How Society... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27

After releasing developer betas 6 earlier today, Apple is now rolling out iOS 27 public beta 4, alongside corresponding updates for some of its other platforms. Here are the details.

Why it matters: Apple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27,... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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‘Spy Kids’ Actor Alexa PenaVega Shares Heartbreak After Deaths of Fellow Child Stars Hayden Panettiere, Michelle Trachtenberg and Daveigh Chase: ‘Hug Your People Close Today’

Alexa PenaVega’s “heart is heavy” after the death of Hayden Panettiere, most notably because it marks the third passing of a fellow child star in 2026. The “Spy Kids” actor noted in a statement on social media that she rose to fame with and grew up alongside the likes of Panet...

Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Abby Phillip Signs New Deal To Remain At CNN

Abby Phillip has signed a new deal at CNN, where she has hosted the nightly show CNN Newsnight. A network spokesperson declined to comment on talent contracts. According to a source, Phillip recently renewed her deal to remain at the network, which she joined in 2017. CNN News...

Why it matters: Abby Phillip Signs New Deal To Remain At... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Researchers identify ways to reduce the lag between biodiversity data and action

Biodiversity is enormously diverse, unevenly observed and constantly in motion across space and time. This makes it far harder to monitor than many other parts of the environment. As a result, managing biodiversity often depends on information that is incomplete, delayed or un...

Why it matters: Researchers identify ways to reduce the lag between... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Can computers learn what makes the most iconic jazz musicians stand out?

Machine learning models can identify jazz pianists from recordings and reveal the musical "fingerprints" that make individual performers recognizable, according to a study investigating 20 famous jazz pianists. The research, published in Nature Machine Intelligence, could offe...

The big picture: Can computers learn what makes the most iconic... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Save $130 on the Dreame L60 Ultra robot vacuum and mop

The Dreame L60 Ultra robot vacuum mop is on sale for $1,169.99 at Amazon. Here's why this self-cleaning robot is worth the investment.

Mashable reports: Save $130 on the Dreame L60 Ultra robot... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Video Call Exploit Chains Two Flaws in Unisoc Modems

Researchers found that by combining two vulnerabilities, they could take over an Android device by delivering a payload and getting the victim to answer their phone.

Bottom line from Dark Reading: this is a wake-up call for digital security.

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Disney Sets Ryan Gosling ‘Ghost Rider’ For Summer 2028, Other Tentpole Release Dates Out Of D23

Disney sent out a list of 2028 theatrical release dates and then some, most of which we told you about both separately on D23’s big Friday night and in our outlook from the studio’s big film lineup. Prominently, while we knew Ghost Rider was opening in 2028, Disney has officia...

Why it matters: Disney Sets Ryan Gosling ‘Ghost Rider’ For Summer... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Quantum light engine links atom-photon thermodynamics to classical physics

What is heat, and what is useful work if a machine consists only of an atom and light particles? In modern quantum technologies, this kind of question connects thermodynamics with quantum physics. Researchers at the University of Basel, Switzerland, have developed a theoretica...

The big picture: Quantum light engine links atom-photon thermodynamics to classical... — advances our understanding of the world.

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Dan Harmon Talks Overhauling ‘Rick And Morty’ Workplace, Fears & Hopes For Future Of Adult Animation – Contenders TV Nominees Studio

There was “a great deal of turbulence,” Dan Harmon acknowledged, following co-creator and star Justin Roiland’s 2023 ouster from Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty ahead of Season 7, amid domestic violence charges (which were ultimately dropped) and other allegations of misconduct. B...

The big picture: Dan Harmon Talks Overhauling ‘Rick And Morty’ Workplace,... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Inside the increasingly branded world of RushTok

Brands like Nike and Poppi are turning RushTok into a marketing machine with sponsored dances, free products, celebrity visits, and elaborate activations.

Bottom line from Mashable: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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Fortnite’s New Gaming Battle Pass Only Has One Gaming Collab

The official Fortnite Twitter account appeared to unveil the battle pass lineup for its upcoming retro-gaming-themed season on Monday morning. But, even though the season trailer teased several new collab skins from other video games--like Crash Bandicoot and Mega Man--it look...

GameSpot reports: Fortnite’s New Gaming Battle Pass Only Has One... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Hayden Panettiere’s Most Memorable Music Moments

The actress shared her vocal skills throughout her career, landing emotional moments on Nashville and other film projects

Why it matters: Hayden Panettiere’s Most Memorable Music Moments could define this era of music.

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How rugged gullies protect hidden rainforests in the Greater Blue Mountains

Researchers have uncovered rainforest communities previously hidden within the rugged gullies of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area that are protecting vegetation not known to grow anywhere else.

The big picture: How rugged gullies protect hidden rainforests in the... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Butterflies on the move to higher ground as warming redraws Alpine habitats

Climate change presents animals and plants with a fundamental challenge: What can they do when their established habitats become increasingly warm? They can adapt to the changing conditions—or move to areas where the climate remains suitable for them.

Why it matters: Butterflies on the move to higher ground as... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Donald Trump Attacks CNN’s Kristen Holmes for Asking if He Spoke to North Korean Dictator: ‘You’re a Loud, Boisterous Person. Be Quiet!’

President Donald Trump grew angry at CNN’s Kristen Holmes during a press briefing at the White House Monday, after she asked whether he had spoken with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. “Quiet,” Trump told Holmes, CNN’s senior White House correspondent, after she queried the ...

Variety reports: Donald Trump Attacks CNN’s Kristen Holmes for Asking... — this is generating industry buzz.

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California A.G. Rejects $1.88 Billion Paramount Bond, Says Company Wants a ‘Do-Over’ on Merger Delay

The California attorney general’s office fired back against Paramount’s request for a $1.88 billion bond on Monday, saying the company is seeking a “do-over” on its agreement to delay the Warner Bros. merger until an antitrust trial next March. In a statement, the A.G.’s offic...

Why it matters: California A.G. Rejects $1.88 Billion Paramount Bond, Says... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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New Yorker’s Ariel Levy To Join ‘60 Minutes’ As A Contributor

Ariel Levy, a staff writer at The New Yorker, is joining CBS News’ 60 Minutes as a contributor. Executive Producer Nick Bilton wrote: “Ariel is an astonishingly original writer and reporter, fearlessly going to far-flung places and exploring sensitive topics that have driven c...

Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.

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Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Unveils Trailer, New Images

School is back in session at Hillman College. Netflix’s new “A Different World” series released the official trailer and new images. The series is a followup to the NBC sitcom of the same title, which ran from 1987 to 1993 and was itself a spin-off of “The Cosby Show.” It star...

The big picture: Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Unveils Trailer,... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Brazil's vast coastline could help address food insecurity through sustainable seafood

New research into seafood consumption and production in Brazil highlights how one of the world's most populous countries could build healthier and more sustainable food systems by encouraging people to eat more seafood, developing sustainable and nutritionally diverse aquacult...

Phys.org reports: Brazil's vast coastline could help address food insecurity... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Critical GitLab GraphQL Flaw Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers Delete Public Projects

GitLab has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability impacting its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) software that, under certain conditions, could allow an unauthenticated attacker to remotely modify or delete public projects and user data...

The big picture: Critical GitLab GraphQL Flaw Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers... — should prompt a review of your own security.

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Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users add context to songs, podcasts, and audiobook picks

Spotify today announced an expansion of its recently released User Notes feature. While User Notes are limited to songs, the new Playlist Notes also let users add context to podcast episodes and audiobooks in their playlists. Here are the details.

9to5Mac reports: Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users add context... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Observations since 1850 reveal regional climate fingerprints of human-induced warming

There is no question that the current global temperature increase is human-caused. Global warming has long since emerged as the dominant signal amid natural climate fluctuations. However, identifying how this warming manifests regionally remains a key challenge.

Phys.org reports: Observations since 1850 reveal regional climate fingerprints of... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Engineered E. coli convert kimchi radish waste into biodegradable bioplastic

Every year, thousands of tons of radish by-products generated during kimchi production are discarded despite containing valuable carbon and nutrient resources. Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim) have developed a genome-scale model-guided microbial engineering...

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

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Sam Trammell, Robin Weigert, Chris Coy Among 6 Cast In Hulu’s ‘Prison Break’ Reboot

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Trammell (True Blood), Sean Bridgers (Deadwood), Chris Coy (Black Rabbit), Kerry Bishé (Halt and Catch Fire), Robin Weigert (Deadwood) and Jean Louisa Kelly (Uncle Buck) are set for recurring roles in Prison Break, Hulu’s upcoming series reboot from Elgin James ...

Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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ABC’s livestreamed news show is powered by trending topics

ABC News has officially introduced Searched, a livestreamed show that highlights stories people are discussing on social media and searching on the web, as reported earlier by Variety. Though the network just announced the show now, Searched began airing on the ABC News Live s...

Why it matters: ABC’s livestreamed news show is powered by trending... could change how developers build software.

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Ariel Levy, a New Yorker Staff Writer, Joins ’60 Minutes’ as Contributor

Ariel Levy, a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine who has analyzed sexuality in culture and profiled a number of political and cultural newsmakers, will join “60 Minutes” as a contributor, the latest journalist to join the show’s ranks as it is being remade by Bari Weiss, ...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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An Exclusive Castlevania Game Is Shutting Down

The Apple Arcade-exclusive Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls won't be playable for much longer, developer Konami has announced. In a post on social media and the game's official website, Konami confirmed Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls will be removed from Apple's gaming subscr...

GameSpot reports: An Exclusive Castlevania Game Is Shutting Down — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism

Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Why it matters: Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism hints at where the money is moving.

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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 for Pixel

The Android 17 QPR1 preview is surprisingly still active as Google today released Beta 9. This follows a big Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 on Friday.

9to5Google reports: Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9... — this could change how developers build software.

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How plants selectively silence jumping genes while protecting essential ones

Histone variants help establish DNA methylation at transposons (jumping genes) while preventing this epigenetic modification from spreading to essential genes in plants, a study from the Institute of Science Tokyo reveals. By revealing how these chromosome-associated proteins ...

Why it matters: How plants selectively silence jumping genes while protecting... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Locust neurons detect PFAS at environmentally relevant levels, pointing to portable sensors

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that neurons in a locust's brain can distinguish among multiple PFAS compounds, including PFOS, one of the world's most common "forever chemicals," at environmentally relevant concentrations.

The big picture: Locust neurons detect PFAS at environmentally relevant levels,... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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What are your retro game consoles worth?

Many variables affect the value of retro game consoles today. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones are destined for the trash?

Why it matters: What are your retro game consoles worth? is one to watch for the industry.

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Amid economic uncertainty, workers are more cautious about taking their next career step

Bottom line from BBC Business: this signals changing business strategies.

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'Turf War' Between Claude Agents Leads to Self-Replicating Malware

Three testing models with the same goal but different directives engaged in "increasingly aggressive" territorial attacks on one another, according to Anthropic.

Why it matters: 'Turf War' Between Claude Agents Leads to Self-Replicating... underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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Connie Britton Praises Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Brilliance’ After ‘Nashville’ Co-Star’s Death: ‘I Love You Girl. Sleep Easy Now’

Connie Britton has “no words” following the death of her “Nashville” co-star Hayden Panettiere at 36 years old. The duo starred together on five seasons of the ABC country music drama from 2012 to 2016, with Panettiere headlining the series solo during its sixth and final seas...

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

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Maluma Announces Plans to Take “Loco X Volver” Around the World in 2027-2028

The Colombian star is preparing his first global trek since the “Don Juan World Tour,” with dates and venues still to come. Maluma Announces Plans to Take “Loco X Volver” Around the World in 2027-2028 Pedro Camacho

The big picture: Maluma Announces Plans to Take “Loco X Volver”... — is making waves across platforms.

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