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Anthropic launches Opus 5
Opus 5 will be both cheaper and less restrictive than Fable, likely making it preferable in most use cases
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PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands of gamers unable to play
Sony's status page read that it was "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible".
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Nike Music Exec Charged With Stealing $1M From Company in ‘Orchestrated Kickback Scheme’
Prosecutors charged a former music supervisor at the sneaker giant with racketeering, theft and money laundering over the alleged scheme.
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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition worked on by Baten Kaitos remaster dev
An interesting tidbit has come to light about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, as it’s been revealed that Logicalbeat worked on the game. Monolith Soft, the team behind the original game, was involved as well. That said, it looks like Logic...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Jon Bon Jovi Abruptly Ends Madison Square Garden Concert Due to Sinus Infection
The early end came as the Bon Jovi singer is returning to the stage after having surgery to fix a damaged vocal cord.
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India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate
The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.
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Editor’s Letter: Eyes on the Prize(s)
THR takes home a record 44 trophies at the Los Angeles Press Club Awards — on top of a best-website Webby and an Emmy nomination.
Why it matters: Editor’s Letter: Eyes on the Prize(s) is generating industry buzz.
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Avatar: Seven Havens finally has a trailer and a release date of October 9
The post-apocalyptic tale takes place after the events of The Legend of Korra.
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OpenAI’s own model went rogue before Kimi had Wall Street sweating
Chinese AI lab Moonshot’s open model Kimi went viral this week for reasons that had less to do with the model itself and more to do with how the U.S. AI industry reacted to it. Meanwhile, an unreleased OpenAI model wandered outside its test environment and ended up connected t...
TechCrunch reports: OpenAI’s own model went rogue before Kimi had... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Why and how birdsong differs across the world—and the eight motifs that tie them together
Birdsong carries meaning across open space, helping birds attract mates, defend territory and communicate with rivals. While there has been much research into the use of birdsong across species, researchers have lacked a single global framework that explains birdsong complexit...
Why it matters: Why and how birdsong differs across the world—and... opens new research frontiers.
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Director Jacques Audiard Reunites With Netflix for Horror Film (EXCLUSIVE)
After “Emilia Pérez” scored a best picture nomination at last year’s Oscars, Netflix is reuniting with French director Jacques Audiard on his next project, which will be an elevated horror film. Netflix has optioned “La Nuit ravagée” — a critically acclaimed horror novel by Je...
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Former ’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Cecilia Vega Details Claims CBS News Brass Wanted Her To Insert Political Bias In Stories
Cecilia Vega, one of the 60 Minutes correspondents fired in a management overhaul of the show earlier this year, followed up on her claim that she was instructed to insert political bias into stories. Vega appeared on Thursday at a session at the National Association of Hispan...
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Sega Won’t Ditch Physical Media, But Says Digital Expansion Is Vital
No one really loves Sony's decision to kill physical PlayStation discs in January 2028, but there is data that backs up the company's plan. Sega's president understands the choice and the numbers, but he says the company remains committed to producing physical media despite th...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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More than 80,000 flee forest infernos in France and Spain
Europe's wildfire crisis forced more than 80,000 people to flee for safety Friday, as vacationers boarded boats to escape fires on a French peninsula and Spanish officials ordered mass evacuations in towns near Madrid.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Quantum Zeno effect could freeze computations as qubit systems scale up
The promise of quantum computing is to solve complex problems faster and more energy-efficiently than today's supercomputers—from optimizing logistics to simulating molecules. This goal is coming within reach as the number of qubits—the computational units of quantum computing...
Why it matters: Quantum Zeno effect could freeze computations as qubit... opens new research frontiers.
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‘The Odyssey’ Ends First Week With Near $200M; Previews Fire Up For ‘Hadestown’, ‘Motor City’ & ‘Her Private Hell’ – Box Office
It’s been double digit millions everyday for Universal’s Christopher Nolan movie, The Odyssey, which after a $17.6M Thursday, a remarkable slim -3% dip from Wednesday’s $18M, ends its first week at the North American box office with $199.3M at 3,919 theaters. Among Nolan movie...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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LeBron James Signs With Philadelphia 76ers As “Last Decision”: “I Am So Excited To Energize A New Fan Base”
LeBron James is not done with the NBA and is headed to Philadelphia, signing with the 76ers. In a series of social media posts, the former Los Angeles Lakers star explained his decision to stay in the league. “I thought I was done when the season ended. I wasn’t ready to annou...
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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Appears to Blast Trump on Epstein Files
Ritchson unloads about the Epstein Files: "These f--king rapists. We're just cool with it? That bitch has the keys to the nuclear codes ... Like dude, what? Go to jail."
Why it matters: ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Appears to Blast Trump... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
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Amazon MGM Studios Hires HBO Max’s Pia Barlow as Head of Original Series Marketing
HBO Max vet Pia Barlow has been hired as Amazon MGM Studios’ new head of original series marketing. In her new role, which Barlow will begin Aug. 3, the exec will oversee all marketing efforts for Prime Video’s U.S. and Global Original Series. Barlow will report directly to Su...
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Orville Peck Announces Fourth Studio Album, ‘Mule,’ Drops Boot-Scootin’ ‘Too Little, Too Late’ Single
The LP, the masked country singer's most personal to date, is due out on Sept. 18 on Warner Records.
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Spain’s World Cup Triumph Gets Prime Video Series
Prime Video is set to exclusively premiere worldwide a new docuseries about the Spanish National Team’s triumph at this year’s controversial and politically tainted FIFA World Cup — the feat that gave Spain its second World Cup winner’s star after trouncing Argentina in New Je...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Baby monkey Punch to celebrate first birthday
Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo is flooded with fan letters from around the world.
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As Chris Fleming Basks in After-Glow of HBO Special, He’s Taken a Haircut For Success
A flood of movie offers has meant shedding his signature wolf cut, at least for now, to play a "normie" husband in an upcoming gig.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this is generating industry buzz.
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Spider-Man Composer Is Reinventing Spidey Theme in Brand New Day
As any comic book reader can tell you, the subtitle of the latest Spider-Man movie, Brand New Day, comes from a 2008 Marvel Comics storyline. There Peter Parker genuinely undergoes a reinvention, a status quo shakeup after his longstanding marriage to Mary Jane had been erased...
Den of Geek reports: Spider-Man Composer Is Reinventing Spidey Theme in Brand... — this signals changes in media consumption.
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Anne Hathaway’s Oscars ‘Odyssey’: Will She Campaign for Lead Actress or Supporting?
“Ithaca’s king is coming home.” But when Oscar season arrives, where will the Academy welcome back its queen? Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” opened to a massive box office haul and an avalanche of critical praise, vaulting it to the front of the Oscar race months before the...
The big picture: Anne Hathaway’s Oscars ‘Odyssey’: Will She Campaign for... — is generating industry buzz.
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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Slams ‘F—ing Pedophiles’ in Politics: ‘I Would Get Those Epstein Files Out in Two Seconds … Bitch, Move’
“Reacher” star Alan Ritchson got fired up about politics on the latest episode of Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, spouting off about the Epstein files and the “fucking rapists” in politics. “The fucking Epstein files! God damn it! Where are they? It’s a fucking l...
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Geekom A9 Max 2026 review: Gorgon Point in a compact Mini PC
Mini PC specialist Geekom has updated its A9 Max design with AMD’s latest mobile silicon. The incremental improvements of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX470 are supported by a revamped Ice Blast 3.0 cooling solution with larger fan and all copper heatpipes in a sleek 0.9L chassis.
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Guns N’ Roses Kick Off 2026 North American Tour with 29-Song Set: Photos, Video + Setlist
The North Carolina concert featured a tribute to Ozzy, a rendition of "Happy Birthday" for Slash, and more. Guns N’ Roses Kick Off 2026 North American Tour with 29-Song Set: Photos, Video + Setlist Spencer Kaufman
Consequence of Sound reports: Guns N’ Roses Kick Off 2026 North American... — this could define this era of music.
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‘Her Private Hell’ Director Nicolas Winding Refn on Ignoring Critics, Why the Government Must Regulate AI and Planning His Third Film With Ryan Gosling
Nicolas Winding Refn’s 11th film, “Her Private Hell,” is a long way away from the grounded work many fans are familiar with, like “Drive” and “Bronson.” The feature, now in theaters via Neon, is a neon-drenched sci-fi tale of an actress, Elle (Sophie Thatcher), a soldier, Priv...
Why it matters: ‘Her Private Hell’ Director Nicolas Winding Refn on... is generating industry buzz.
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Minecraft Java Edition system requirements want 8/16 GB RAM for the first time, but it isn't more demanding now, Microsoft just hadn't updated the specs in a while
The requirements are still light, but I remember what I was rockin' at launch.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this is generating hype in the community.
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I fixed my home office's spotty Wi-Fi with Samsung's free diagnostic tool - and it took just minutes
A recent uptick in lag and disconnects led me to reevaluate my home office setup. Here's how I validated my solution.
The big picture: I fixed my home office's spotty Wi-Fi with... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Barbie Goes Basketball With the Debut of the First Angel Reese Doll — Here’s Where to Buy It
Mattel's latest drop features the WNBA star in a signature all-pink uniform, complete with matching sneakers and a miniature basketball
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Magnetic clues inside atomic nuclei help explain how elements form in stars
A scientific team led by Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, has identified the origin of a mysterious excess of low-energy gamma rays emitted by the nucleus zinc-70. They found that the excess is caused by magnetic transitions within the nucleus. The study, "Magnetic Ch...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Nanoleaf drops LED lights and kit prices during sitewide sale, limited availability
Almost everything on Nanoleaf’s website has been discounted during “Nanoleaf Day,” and some of the best deals on LED lights will be capped at the first 50 purchases each day.
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Treasury yields retreat as oil prices fall amid hopes for new U.S.-Iran peace talks
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Friday as oil prices dropped following a report that Pakistan is exploring a way to restart peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
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QVC Hosts Vote to Unionize Amid Concerns Over Generative AI
About 80 percent of participating presenters supported joining the performers’ union SAG-AFTRA.
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Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement just got approved, here’s who gets paid
Apple’s $250 million class action lawsuit settlement over Siri and Apple Intelligence delays is moving through the court system. Here’s the latest news on how the $250 million will be distributed, who’s eligible, and more.
9to5Mac reports: Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement just got approved,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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CDC says massive cyclospora outbreak is now in nine states
The four newly linked states – Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania – join Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and hard-hit Michigan.
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India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
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OpenAI's HuggingFace breach heralds an unprecedented age of AI cyber warfare — contemporary LLMs have caused massive upheaval in cybersecurity, and it's only going to get worse
Contemporary AI bots are far too competent at cybersecurity, and humanity may have reached a tipping point where it's hard to keep up.
Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this could change how developers build software.
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Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5M via crypto sale
Sam Altman's side project — which seeks to scan the world's eyeballs and turn them into unique digital identifiers — has raised some fresh cash through a crypto sale.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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The Anbernic RG SP looks like an awesome update to one of the most iconic Game Boys of all time
The Anbernic RG SP has pretty much everything you want from a modern take on the Game Boy Advance SP.
Bottom line from Engadget: this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Film Commissions Step Up Role to Accelerate Growth In Central America and the Caribbean
The Ibero-American Film Commission Network, a non-profit organization that brings together film commissions and film offices across Ibero-America, took place in the Costa Rica Media Market for the first time this year as it reaffirms its strategic commitment to developing the ...
The big picture: Film Commissions Step Up Role to Accelerate Growth... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions
Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
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‘Ferine’ Review: Andrea Corsini Introduces Himself as the Next Truly Terrifying Italian Director to Watch
Carolyn Bracken ("Oddity") and Caroline Goodall ("Schindler's List") star in this mesmerizing debut about monsters on the loose.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Blizzard fire World Of Warcraft developer over use of forbidden magicks to insta-kill bosses for regular players during dungeon run
World of Warcraft studio Blizzard have announced that they've fired a developer after development-only spells were used to insta-kill some Mythic+ dungeon bosses for a party of non-dev adventurers. The studio will also be "taking action against the player accounts that were co...
Why it matters: Blizzard fire World Of Warcraft developer over use... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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LeBron James, the only billionaire currently active in the NBA, signs a minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers
"I’ve never been able to have no clue what to do and take real time to just think," the chosen one said about his latest decision.
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Microsoft's open-weight AI push is so obviously an Azure play it hurts
Microsoft, along with Meta, Nvidia, and more than 20 other companies, is pushing for open-weight AI models in an open letter. The strategic logic is simple: the more models running on Azure, the less Microsoft depends on expensive OpenAI and Anthropic models. The company is al...
The Decoder reports: Microsoft's open-weight AI push is so obviously an... — this raises questions about AI's role.
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Trump considers ‘massive attack’ on Iran; Pakistan reportedly seeks to restart stalled peace talks
The president told Axios he was considering an operation "bigger than ever before" before Reuters reported Pakistan is seeking to restart peace talks.
CNBC reports: Trump considers ‘massive attack’ on Iran; Pakistan reportedly... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Tomb Raider Catalyst Quietly Gets Delayed To 2028
Out of nowhere, the second major Tomb Raider game, Catalyst from developer Crystal Dynamics, has been stealthily delayed by Amazon Game Studios. In a lengthy interview with The Game Business on July 23, Amazon Games' boss Jeff Gattis sneakily mentioned that Tomb Raider Cata...
Why it matters: Tomb Raider Catalyst Quietly Gets Delayed To 2028 signals what players want next.
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book team details game’s development, started out on Nintendo Switch 1
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is on Nintendo Switch 2, but that wasn’t always the plan. In a new developer interview, it was revealed that the project started out on the original Nintendo Switch. Something else shared in the interview is that Takashi Tezuka was initially on bo...
Why it matters: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book team details game’s... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Charli xcx Interrogates Her Own Greatness on Music, Fashion, Film: Review
Charli xcx asks big questions on her new album, resulting in one of her best projects yet. Charli xcx Interrogates Her Own Greatness on Music, Fashion, Film: Review Paolo Ragusa
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Missing Star Wars Cartoon Co-Created By George Lucas Will Finally Get Public Release
A selection of Star Wars Detours episodes will be viewable at Lucas' museum in Los Angeles
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Community context shapes corporate response to violence in street protests
When violence takes place during street protests, how do corporate leaders respond? According to new research by Forrest Briscoe, professor of organizational behavior at the ILR School, the answer depends on other community characteristics that people can use to help interpret...
The big picture: Community context shapes corporate response to violence in... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Why Europa's hidden ocean may be more difficult to reach than scientists thought
Europa, one of Jupiter's icy moons, has long fascinated scientists because of what may lie beneath its frozen shell: a global ocean of liquid water. That hidden ocean has made Europa one of the most compelling places in the solar system to study the conditions that might suppo...
The big picture: Why Europa's hidden ocean may be more difficult... — opens new research frontiers.
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Owl Screenwriting Workshop Taking Submissions For 2027 Program Via The Black List & Athens Film Office
The Black List and the Athens Film Office are teaming to accept submissions starting today for the 2027 Owl Screenwriting Workshop, which is set for January 12-15 in the Greek capital. The workshop is an intensive, residential development program curated to accelerate bold, au...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Corridos del Rey Signs Management Deal With VHR Music
The Colombian artist, who's gone viral with the track "Ayer Hablé con Dios," will be co-managed by Victor Ruiz and Gustavo Ariza.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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The new Lola x Miffy digital camera is extremely cute and ships with a themed wrist charm
Let's be honest we mostly wrote about this because we think it's really cute.
The big picture: The new Lola x Miffy digital camera is... — could change how developers build software.
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What lurks beneath the volcanoes of Jupiter's moon Io? NASA's Juno probe just took a peek
The subsurface findings could transform how scientists study volcanoes across the solar system — including those on Earth.
Why it matters: What lurks beneath the volcanoes of Jupiter's moon... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Slothrust Announce New Album What They Grow in the Garden, Reveal Two Songs: Stream
The LA alt-rock vets will support their latest full-length with a fall US tour. Slothrust Announce New Album What They Grow in the Garden, Reveal Two Songs: Stream Eddie Fu
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Meta launches Seller, a standalone app for Facebook Marketplace sellers
Facebook has launched a new app specifically to help Facebook Marketplace sellers manage their business and sales.
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Andrés Madrigal Explores Costa Rica’s Little-Known Queer History Through Personal Doc ‘Lost Men’
When his grandfather passed away, director Andrés Madrigal felt an urge to pick up his camera and capture every possible moment of that immediate grief. This archival impulse would eventually become Madrigal’s feature debut “Lost Men,” which has its world premiere at the Costa...
The big picture: Andrés Madrigal Explores Costa Rica’s Little-Known Queer History... — is generating industry buzz.
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Tomorrowland 2026 sees ban on “large-scale” fireworks with “limited pyrotechnics” for weekend two over wildfire fears
Belgium remains under a 'Code Orange' risk for wildfires due to the hot weather conditions The post Tomorrowland 2026 sees ban on “large-scale” fireworks with “limited pyrotechnics” for weekend two over wildfire fears appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Tomorrowland 2026 sees ban on “large-scale” fireworks with... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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As US weighs response to Chinese AI, industry urges against broad open-weight restrictions
AI companies, including Nvidia and Mistral, urge policymakers to avoid broad restrictions on open-weight AI models as Washington debates responses to Chinese AI and alleged model distillation.
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Will Ferrell’s son Magnus has socials swooning over new song, ‘Asleep Talking’
Will Ferrell’s musician son Magnus is finding a ne audience with his viral bedroom-pop single “Asleep Talking.”
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HyperX Pulsefire Saga gaming mouse review: modular parts win hearts
If the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike’s analogue clickers were all about fine-tuning the sensation at the very tips of your mousing fingers, the HyperX Pulsefire Saga is all about adjusting the parts nestled in the rest of your hand. To nowhere near the same extent, granted, bu...
Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta warn against 'premature restrictions' of open-weight models
Chinese open-weight models are gaining steam against leading offerings from American companies. OpenAI and Anthropic did not sign the letter.
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Deals: Black Friday in July – Galaxy Z Fold 8/Ultra $1,230 off, Chromebooks, Anker gear from $8, Pixel 10 Pro $300 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by best Black Friday in July deals, the giant discounts still available on the new Galaxy Z Fold 8, and next-gen Galaxy Watch deals. The Obsidian Pixel 10 Pro at $300 off, Acer’s 14-inch touchscreen Chromebook at $190 off, and the Anke...
9to5Google reports: Deals: Black Friday in July – Galaxy Z... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new cameras, silicon-carbon batteries
While the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series has just debuted, there are some rumblings of Samsung’s next non-folding flagships, with the Galaxy S27 series reportedly changing up the lineup and bringing camera upgrades too.
Why it matters: Galaxy S27 series leaks with iPhone-like lineup, new... could change how developers build software.
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LeBron James Heads to Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James is taking his talents to Philadelphia. The 41-year-old star basketball player has left the Los Angeles Lakers and has signed with the 76ers in a two-year, $8 million deal, according to ESPN. “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and...
Why it matters: LeBron James Heads to Philadelphia 76ers signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Comedian Rick Glassman Says His Podcast Is Like a Perfect First Date: “There’s Flirting Involved”
The ‘Take Your Shoes Off’ host invites celebrity guests on to discover whether ease of conversation and compatibility may lead to future movie or TV series work together.
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Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug
Microsoft says a bug in its automated network maintenance request system caused Thursday's massive outage by mistakenly removing IP routes from more devices than intended, disrupting Azure and Microsoft 365 services. [...]
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Pentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, omitting four killed this month
The Pentagon lowered its official Iran war death toll to 14 from 18, removing four service members killed this month.
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PlayStation Faces An Unexpected Outage Amid Ongoing Fears About Its All-Digital Future
The server issues come just as Marvel Tokon's online beta kicks off
Kotaku reports: PlayStation Faces An Unexpected Outage Amid Ongoing Fears... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Io's volcanic output offers a 40‑day forecast of plasma density in Jupiter's magnetosphere
A careful statistical comparison of observations recorded by NASA's Juno mission and the Planetary Science Institute's Io Input Output observatory (IoIO) shows that IoIO observations reliably predict the density of Jupiter's plasma disk, an important part of Jupiter's magnetos...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Researchers develop AI-driven method to improve forecasts weeks in advance
Haonan Chen, a CSU associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his team have published research that could improve the accuracy of precipitation forecasts up to two weeks in advance.
Why it matters: Researchers develop AI-driven method to improve forecasts weeks... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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The best TV deals this weekend include premium LG OLEDs, Hisense RGB models, huge Samsung screens, and more
Shop the best TV deals this weekend at Amazon and Best Buy, including the Hisense UR8 RGB, LG C5, Hisense Canvas TV, and more from top brands.
The big picture: The best TV deals this weekend include premium... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Sean Combs Placed in Solitary Confinement After Brawl With Fellow Inmate: Reports
An inmate at the low-security federal prison in New Jersey allegedly taunted Sean Combs, who reportedly lashed out at the man, according to multiple reports
Why it matters: Sean Combs Placed in Solitary Confinement After Brawl... shows where the music business is headed.
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‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Still Set to Open Next Month Despite Canceling Previews (EXCLUSIVE)
The upcoming “Game of Thrones” theater production “The Mad King” is still on track to open next month in the U.K. despite canceling its first week of previews, Variety can confirm. The Royal Shakespeare Company production was set to launch previews Monday, July 20 but all four...
The big picture: ‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Still... — could reshape the box office conversation.
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Lucas Museum at Comic-Con: Star Wars Animated Series ‘Detours’ to Finally Screen, Film Programming Revealed
"We’ve lived long enough to see all the stuff that we were beaten for loving become the fine art of our day," said show creator Seth Green.
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WTF Was J Mascis Doing Onstage at the Grand Ole Opry?
Turns out, the Dinosaur Jr. frontman was there to join John R. Miller for a guitar-shredding performance of “Steering Wheel Drums”
Rolling Stone reports: WTF Was J Mascis Doing Onstage at the... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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It looks like we're getting a Halo 2 remake next, but is that really a surprise?
Halo has a proud history of smuggling secret endings into its campaigns. In the very first 2001 game, there is a hidden (non-canon) ending featuring Sgt. Avery Johnson fighting and hugging an Elite. In Halo 2, there's a mid-credits scene that teases the beginning of Halo 3. In...
Why it matters: It looks like we're getting a Halo 2... could shake up the gaming landscape.
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From BookTube to bestseller: How Cindy Pham built a creative career on her own terms
The author of "The Secret World of Briar Rose" discusses balancing YouTube, publishing, and a full-time career while refusing to let the internet define her creativity.
Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.
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‘Wicked’ Film Screening With Live Orchestra Announced: ‘Coming Soon’
It comes in partnership with La La Land composer and conductor Justin Hurwitz's company.
Why it matters: ‘Wicked’ Film Screening With Live Orchestra Announced: ‘Coming... taps into a cultural moment.
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Android Auto is still the best in-car entertainment experience despite its foibles
I’ve been lucky enough to have a car that has Android Automotive for the better part of five years, and in that time, it made me realize just how much better Android Auto is for most people despite its problems, bugs, and foibles.
Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.
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Why Costco keeps gas prices so low—it's 'straight out of the retail playbook,' expert says
Higher gas prices are driving record demand for Costco's gas stations as more Americans look to save at the pump.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
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AMD Zen 6 server processors have me hopeful for some beefy desktop chips—it shouldn't be too long before Zen 7 and 8 drop either
Grab a pinch of salt, but we could be looking at some decent IPC gains.
Why it matters: AMD Zen 6 server processors have me hopeful... is generating hype in the community.
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Carlton Cuse On How Sports Rights Fights Are Hurting Scripted, Fair Residuals, AI & Netflix Series ‘The Secret Of Secrets’
The FIFA World Cup might be behind us now, but that’s not going to be the last time a major sports competition takes over schedules or streaming platforms. For veteran TV writer-producer Carlton Cuse, the increasing value of sports rights is no good thing for the future of scr...
The big picture: Carlton Cuse On How Sports Rights Fights Are... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
BBC World reports: Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent... — this has global implications.
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Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $150 off, AirPods, AirTag 2, MagSafe Battery, more
Joining the Black Friday in July price drops on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max at $100 off, and AirTag 2 back at all-time lows, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a massive $500 price drop on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro today at Amazon and, if you’re quick Apple Watch Ser...
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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120 millionaires have signed a letter begging the British government to tax them more: ‘We can afford it’
Millionaires including Brian Echo, Gary Lineker, and Simon Pegg have signed a letter to U.K.’s prime minister asking for higher taxes to tackle inequality.
Fortune reports: 120 millionaires have signed a letter begging the... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
New World screwworm, a concerning pest that mainly affects livestock and wildlife, was detected in South Texas in June 2026. It has since expanded northward in Texas, and there was one case in New Mexico as of July 23, 2026.
Why it matters: Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Why evolution never produced mammal teeth that slice and crush equally well
Evolution is all about trade-offs. Traits that may be beneficial in one situation may backfire in another. Over millions of years, species can become specialized for one way of living rather than being equally good at everything. This explains why mammal teeth look the way the...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Facebook Has a New Marketplace App and Verification Checks for Everyone
In a curious move, the social network is siphoning off its most popular features into separate apps.
CNET reports: Facebook Has a New Marketplace App and Verification... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’ of Trump tariffs
The automaker joins a long line of companies seeking such refunds. In April, Rivian CFO Claire McDonough said she expected the company stood to reap a refund in the "tens of millions of dollars."
The big picture: Rivian sues the US government for ‘full refund’... — is one to watch for the industry.
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iOS 26.6 is coming next week for iPhone, here’s what’s new
iOS 26.6 is coming next week for iPhone users, and Apple’s release notes tell us exactly what to expect from the new software update.
9to5Mac reports: iOS 26.6 is coming next week for iPhone,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone
Tesla's electronic door handles that have been linked to several deaths could lead to tougher safety rules for the entire auto industry. In a notice published today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that complaints about Tesla's mechanical door release d...
Why it matters: Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open social research tool
Users can now ask Attie questions about news, trends, and conversations on Bluesky and other apps on the AT Protocol.
TechCrunch reports: Bluesky’s AI assistant Attie expands into an open... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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BlueNoroff Zoom Phishing Kit Profiles Crypto Wallets Before Malware Delivery
The North Korean threat actors behind the ClickFix-style campaigns that employ typosquatted Zoom and Microsoft Teams domains have been found to operate an active phishing kit to impersonate the videoconferencing platforms in social engineering campaigns designed to deliver mal...
The big picture: BlueNoroff Zoom Phishing Kit Profiles Crypto Wallets Before... — should prompt a review of your own security.
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Jack White Joined by Chris Robinson for Cover of Free’s “I’m a Mover”: Watch
A filthy blues cover performed at White's show in Chicago. Jack White Joined by Chris Robinson for Cover of Free’s “I’m a Mover”: Watch Alex Young
Why it matters: Jack White Joined by Chris Robinson for Cover... is making waves across platforms.
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One of the best 2-in-1 Chromebooks is almost $200 off for today only
Most Chromebooks ship with only 8GB of RAM, which is enough for some people, but certainly not enough for me. Multitaskers who want more memory in their next Chromebook should check out Best Buy, which is discounting Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 for the remainder of the day...
Why it matters: One of the best 2-in-1 Chromebooks is almost... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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‘The Deb’ Actress Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Against Rebel Wilson
Charlotte MacInnes accuses Wilson of giving “false evidence” and “dishonest statements” during initial trial
Rolling Stone reports: ‘The Deb’ Actress Appeals Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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The fourth biggest memory manufacturer could break into America soon, and chances are you've never heard of it
DRAM-ing up support.
PC Gamer reports: The fourth biggest memory manufacturer could break into... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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PSN Is Down
Sony's PlaYStation Network is experiencing network issues currently. The official PlayStation Status page notes that, "All services are experiencing issues." This includes account management, gaming and social, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Direct. ...
Why it matters: PSN Is Down signals what players want next.
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The Strokes Give Reality Awaits Highlight “Dine N’Dash” Live Debut at Red Rocks: Watch
One of the most unpredictable listens in the Strokes' catalog, "Dine N'Dash" recently made our list of the 15 Best Strokes Songs. The Strokes Give Reality Awaits Highlight “Dine N’Dash” Live Debut at Red Rocks: Watch Jonah Krueger
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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13 years on, unfinishable survival game Project Zomboid is getting a major update with an expanded Kentucky map, animal husbandry, and revised crafting
I return to Project Zomboid exactly like an emaciated survivor crawling back to the undead-ridden town they abandoned many moons ago, having finally exhausted their wilderness stocks of cabbage and duct tape. I poke my head into the Steam forums as though cracking the door on ...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: 13 years on, unfinishable survival game Project Zomboid... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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AMD working on new X3D V-cache mobile chip for gaming laptops, leaker claims — Ryzen 7 9800HX3D could launch with 8 cores, 16 threads, and 96MB cache
A fresh leak suggests AMD is preparing an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 mobile processor with 96MB of L3 cache, potentially bringing the desktop Ryzen 7 9800X3D experience to gaming laptops.
The big picture: AMD working on new X3D V-cache mobile chip... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Bethesda says layoffs haven't affected 'the roadmap' for The Elder Scrolls 6, it hasn't forgotten Oblivion Remastered, and it's not telling you this because Asha Sharma forced it to
Well, that clears that up.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Ministry Announce Final Album and Farewell Tour, Unleash Single “Burned Out”: Stream
Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) will be released October 30th via Cleopatra Records. Ministry Announce Final Album and Farewell Tour, Unleash Single “Burned Out”: Stream Spencer Kaufman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
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Here’s Why The New Resident Evil Movie Has Snow And Smartphones
There's undeniable hype and chatter for filmmaker Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, but one talking point from fans concerns the evident differences in setting between the adaptation and the Resident Evil 2 game, despite the film "living in the world" of that game. But Cregg...
The big picture: Here’s Why The New Resident Evil Movie Has... — signals what players want next.
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zayALLCAPS Breaks Down New Album My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday Track by Track: Exclusive
The singer-rapper-producer reflects on romance, family, production techniques, and the experimental mindset that shaped each song. zayALLCAPS Breaks Down New Album My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday Track by Track: Exclusive Kiana Fitzgerald
Why it matters: zayALLCAPS Breaks Down New Album My Uncle Told... shows where the music business is headed.
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Hi-Fi Rush Physical Copies Shipped Without Promised Content: ‘We Sincerely Apologize From The Bottom Of Our Hearts’
Physical copies of Tango Gameworks’ rhythmic action game were handled by Limited Run Games and Superdeluxe Games
The big picture: Hi-Fi Rush Physical Copies Shipped Without Promised Content:... — is generating hype in the community.
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UK in pole position to lead key instrument in NASA's hunt for Earth-like worlds
UK astronomers are a step closer to playing a leading role in NASA's search for alien life in the coming decades as they continue developing one of the core instruments of the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). The exciting mission—the U.S. space agency's next flagship space ...
The big picture: UK in pole position to lead key instrument... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Wildfires: What can the UK and other nations learn from Australia's world‑leading fire response systems?
Wildfires are becoming a feature of the UK's hotter, drier climate. In July 2026, major fires swept through parts of the UK in a matter of days—notably setting Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano in the center of Edinburgh, alight. The Scottish Greens labeled wildfires a "natio...
The big picture: Wildfires: What can the UK and other nations... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader
Boox's new Tile lineup will take on Xteink's popular e-readers that are small enough to stick on the back of an iPhone with MagSafe. As spotted by Good E-Reader, the first one is the Picco, which will feature a 3.97-inch front-lit, black-and-white e-paper display and expandabl...
The big picture: Boox is taking on Xteink with its own... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Metal-ion coating improves extracellular vesicles for cancer detection and targeted delivery
Researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, found a way to optimize how cells bind to small packages they release called extracellular vesicles. By coating the vesicles with metal ions, they made cells and their corresponding vesicles stick together more strongl...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this advances our understanding of the world.
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Steve James Should Have Been One of Cinema’s Biggest Action Heroes — A New Restoration Shows Why
James' career was cut tragically short when he died of cancer at 41, but the 6K restoration of "Riverbend" gives a new life to his greatest performance.
Why it matters: Steve James Should Have Been One of Cinema’s... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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The 25 Best U.S. Film Schools in 2026
As studios embrace AI and analog film makes a comeback, the nation's top programs are racing to future-proof their students with courses that run the gamut from emerging tech to the celluloid arts. THR’s annual rankings anoints the nation’s top programs as they navigate an ind...
Why it matters: The 25 Best U.S. Film Schools in 2026 is generating industry buzz.
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‘President Curtis’ Review: Adult Swim’s ‘Rick and Morty’ Spinoff Lacks the Original’s Wild Inspiration but Improves as It Goes Along
Keith David voices President Andre Curtis in Dan Harmon and James Siciliano's American history-skewing animated series.
Why it matters: ‘President Curtis’ Review: Adult Swim’s ‘Rick and Morty’... is generating industry buzz.
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Robin Givens Joins Prime Video’s ‘Cross’ As Intellectual Conservative Senator For Season 3
EXCLUSIVE: Robin Givens (Harlem, Batwoman) has joined the recurring cast of Prime Video’s Cross for Season 3. Givens will play Senator Mulrooney, an intellectual conservative, overbearing both as a parent and a partner. She is the wife of a doctor and the mother of a son, whos...
Why it matters: Robin Givens Joins Prime Video’s ‘Cross’ As Intellectual... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Label Look: From Vincent Mason to Wisp, Music Soup Is Heating Up — And Its Founders Are Hungry for More
As several of the label’s artists gain steam, co-founders Sean Lewow and Max Motley say they “haven’t remotely scratched the surface” of their ambitions.
Why it matters: Label Look: From Vincent Mason to Wisp, Music... shows where the music business is headed.
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Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI
The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.
Why it matters: Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI is one to watch for the industry.
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Resident Evil Requiem Just Got A Huge Discount, But Only For Two Days
Resident Evil Requiem is one of the best horror games you can play right now. As a certified Resident (I'm assuming that's what fans of the series are called?), Requiem honors the survival horror of the earlier entries while building on the dread that Resident Evil 7 and Villa...
Why it matters: Resident Evil Requiem Just Got A Huge Discount,... may set a new standard for the genre.
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This CEO once bought a bankrupt furniture company for $80,000. At 95, he’s now given away millions
Jake Jabs turned a failing furniture store into an 18-location empire. Now the Colorado retailer is funneling his fortune back into the communities that built it.
Why it matters: This CEO once bought a bankrupt furniture company... may shift market dynamics.
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Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.
Bottom line from BBC Science: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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9to5Mac Daily: July 24, 2026 – Apple and Ford partnership, 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....
The big picture: 9to5Mac Daily: July 24, 2026 – Apple and... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
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David Lee Roth Abruptly Cancels Remainder of Tour, Sammy Hagar Extends Invite
Hagar invited his fellow Van Halen alumnus to perform with him in Las Vegas following the abrupt end of Roth's tour. David Lee Roth Abruptly Cancels Remainder of Tour, Sammy Hagar Extends Invite Langdon Hickman
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
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WPP’s sweeping restructure could save £500 million—the bigger challenge might be winning over workers
The advertising giant is simplifying its structure as it aims to arrest its decline. Chief people officer Marie-Claire Barker says the harder task is rebuilding trust, changing leadership behavior, and creating a unified culture across its 90,000 employees.
The big picture: WPP’s sweeping restructure could save £500 million—the bigger... — signals changing business strategies.
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Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail From Short Story
A Cambridge professor has transcribed a handwritten story that the famous mathematician wrote in the year before his death, presenting a different side of him.
The big picture: Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail... — opens new research frontiers.
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Hip-Hop Up-and-Comer Loe Shimmy’s Quest to Conquer Every Genre Has Only Just Begun
The Florida star's new project Pretty Girls Run the World is out today (July 24).
Billboard reports: Hip-Hop Up-and-Comer Loe Shimmy’s Quest to Conquer Every... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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