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  1. Ancient Mongolian cemetery reveals power and status mattered more than blood tiesPhys.org
  2. Goose share their love of GeeseNME
  3. WD's 2TB Black SSD price drops by nearly 20% ahead of Prime Day sale — grab the 2TB SN7100 for $242.96Tom's Hardware
  4. Doom, Duke Nukem Composer And Overall MIDI Maestro Bobby Prince Dies At 81Kotaku
  5. Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Proves ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker’Variety
  6. The best D&D videogame you've never played is one guy's outsider art, personal Baldur's Gate sagaPC Gamer
  7. Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 leaks reveal more changes, no Classic after all [Gallery]9to5Google
  8. Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind for rival AnthropicTechCrunch
  9. This simple twist could bring quantum computers closer to realityScienceDaily
  10. BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern LebanonBBC World

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Ancient Mongolian cemetery reveals power and status mattered more than blood ties

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WD's 2TB Black SSD price drops by nearly 20% ahead of Prime Day sale — grab the 2TB SN7100 for $242.96

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Doom, Duke Nukem Composer And Overall MIDI Maestro Bobby Prince Dies At 81

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Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Proves ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker’

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The best D&D videogame you've never played is one guy's outsider art, personal Baldur's Gate saga

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Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 leaks reveal more changes, no Classic after all [Gallery]

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BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon

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Ancient Mongolian cemetery reveals power and status mattered more than blood ties

On the edge of the Mongolian steppe, overlooking where two rivers meet, lies an ancient cemetery. Buried within are two families, traced through ancient DNA across six generations, surrounded by dozens of "strangers." The obvious assumption is that this was a family cemetery. ...

The big picture: Ancient Mongolian cemetery reveals power and status mattered... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Goose share their love of Geese

The Connecticut indie jam band have tipped their hat to the buzzy Brooklyn art rockers The post Goose share their love of Geese appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Goose share their love of Geese — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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WD's 2TB Black SSD price drops by nearly 20% ahead of Prime Day sale — grab the 2TB SN7100 for $242.96

The WD Black SN7100 stands out for its high-end performance, low operating temperatures, and impressive efficiency. It is one of the few PCIe 4.0 SSDs that can compete with flagship drives while consuming noticeably less power.

The big picture: WD's 2TB Black SSD price drops by nearly... — signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Proves ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker’

“Bulk” and “Meg 2” director Ben Wheatley thinks “it’s a great time to be a young filmmaker,” pointing to break-out, box-office phenomena like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” as proof that emerging directors are trailblazing new pathways to success — and finding ways to reach new a...

Why it matters: Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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This simple twist could bring quantum computers closer to reality

Researchers found that twisting layered sheets of hexagonal boron nitride can dramatically change the light produced by quantum emitters embedded within the material. The technique offers an unexpected new level of control over components that could power future quantum comput...

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

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Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

BBC World reports: Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped — this affects international relations.

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List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs

Various store pages confirm pricing for all Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Packs that will be available. There are a variety of price points, with some costing as much as $20. On the other hand, many are free – those these are from third-parties. Here’s the full roundup: 4PGP – $4....

The big picture: List of all prices for Nintendo Switch 2... — signals what players want next.

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How much clothing is too much? The math behind having a sustainable wardrobe

Most people suspect they own too many clothes, but they aren't sure exactly what the "right amount" is. Recent wardrobe studies, in which researchers literally peek inside people's closets, show the scale of the problem is far greater than most of us imagine.

Why it matters: How much clothing is too much? The math... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Janie Sell Dies: Tony-Winning ‘Over Here!’ Broadway Actor Was 86

Janie Sell, a Broadway actor who won a Tony Award for her joyful performance opposite the Andrews Sisters in 1974’s nostalgic musical Over Here!, died June 9 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey, following a brief illness. She was 86. Her death was announced by frien...

The big picture: Janie Sell Dies: Tony-Winning ‘Over Here!’ Broadway Actor... — may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Why Horror Film ‘Leviticus’ Is Summer’s Most Surprising Love Story

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Leviticus” and “Obsession,” both currently playing in theaters. Deep into the new horror movie “Leviticus,” there’s an interlude that’s stunning for how simple it is. Naim (Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), two teenage boys, h...

The big picture: Why Horror Film ‘Leviticus’ Is Summer’s Most Surprising... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Sarajevo Unveils Seven Projects Championed Through Female Filmmakers Support Program

From a Romanian legal doc to a film about two Serbian teens fleeing political repression, the Sarajevo Film Festival has revealed which female filmmakers will be getting tailored financial and professional support this year.

Why it matters: Sarajevo Unveils Seven Projects Championed Through Female Filmmakers... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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5 promising games recently cancelled by Microsoft

If you wished for more pizazz at this year's Xbox Showcase, there's lots of it buried in an growing graveyard of cancelled Xbox games.

The big picture: 5 promising games recently cancelled by Microsoft — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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To make Pragmata's Diana feel naturally childlike, a small group of women dubbed the "Diana Police" was set up to keep things in check

Despite being a dad game, a pseudo-genre that has its fair share of problems in the way it depicts father-child relationships, Pragmata generally seemed to approach all of this fairly well. The consensus seems to be that space man Hugh was genuinely kind of a nice guy, and tha...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Faster aptamer screening finds synthetic alternatives to antibodies in days instead of months

Aptamers are short DNA or RNA strands that can recognize and bind to a specific target molecule with high precision. Similar to antibodies, they can be used to detect these molecules or modulate their activity. Unlike antibodies, they are much more stable, can be produced synt...

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

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My Favorite Baseball Team Can Make Me Love MLB The Show, Or Absolutely Hate It

It's a 5-4 game in the bottom of the ninth inning in Pittsburgh, and it looks like the Pirates might drop one to the struggling Minnesota Twins. But Spencer Horwitz gets on base with a scrappy infield single. With one out, Bryan Reynolds steps up to the plate. On a 2-2 count, ...

GameSpot reports: My Favorite Baseball Team Can Make Me Love... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Soars to $71 Million on Opening Day

Playtime is over. Or, actually, maybe it has just begun? Either way, “Toy Story 5” topped the box office charts on Friday. Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” easily claimed Friday’s box office crown with $71 million from 4,425 North American theaters. Most have the family film e...

Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.

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Scientists found a cannabis compound that relieves pain without the high

Compounds responsible for the aroma of cannabis and many other plants may offer a surprising new way to relieve chronic pain. Researchers found that several cannabis-derived terpenes significantly reduced pain in mouse models of fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain, with one te...

Why it matters: Scientists found a cannabis compound that relieves pain... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Pumice rafts encroach on Admiralty Islands

On May 8, 2026, satellites detected signs of an unexpected submarine volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea near the islands of Papua New Guinea. Over the next several weeks, plumes of steam and ash streamed over the sea, and areas of discolored water surrounded the eruption si...

The big picture: Pumice rafts encroach on Admiralty Islands — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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How to personalize the screensaver on your Kindle

Once you remove lockscreen ads and toggle on book covers, here's what else you can do to customize your Kindle's screensaver.

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

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New Prinz Eugen ransomware prioritizes recent files for encryption

A new ransomware operation named 'Prinz Eugen' prioritizes recently modified files for encryption and leaves no ransom note on the system. [...]

BleepingComputer reports: New Prinz Eugen ransomware prioritizes recent files for... — this highlights growing cyber threats.

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Musician and YouTuber Hainbach on ‘Breath of the Wild’ and Swiss Army Knives

Stefan Paul Goetsch, better known as Hainbach, is a German experimental composer, artist, and YouTuber who is perhaps most famous for making music with laboratory equipment and scientific instruments. He describes it as being like the "Dark Souls of synthesis." Despite using "...

The big picture: Musician and YouTuber Hainbach on ‘Breath of the... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies In Plane Crash

Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft alongside his four brothers, has died in a plane crash in France. French media reported that Guillemot died on Friday evening when the Cessna 421 twin engine plane he was piloting crashed close to the aerodrome o...

Deadline reports: Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies In Plane Crash — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 215 — Disclosure Day

On Episode 215 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Susan Karlin talk with bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin.

Why it matters: This Week In Space podcast: Episode 215 —... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Apple is permanently closing three stores today, here’s the list

Apple is permanently closing three stores in the United States later today. The company first announced the closures in April, impacting locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California. Here’s the full list.

Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Broadway Summer Closings: What’s Leaving & When?

This weekend sees the exits of several Broadway productions – The Balusters, Chess and Celebrity Autobiography – either due to the preplanned end of a limited run or, in a couple cases, some dwindling audience demands. Whatever the reasons, the departures signal the start of B...

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

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GWAR Say They Never Heard from Secret Service Until Trump Became President

GWAR have staged faux executions of presidents for four decades, but not until Trump took the Oval Office did they hear from the Secret Service. GWAR Say They Never Heard from Secret Service Until Trump Became President Alex Young

The big picture: GWAR Say They Never Heard from Secret Service... — could define this era of music.

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‘Toy Story 5’ Has A Friend At The Box Office: Near Record $71M First Day For Animated Pic, $160M+ Opening Still In Play – Update

SATURDAY AM: Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 came from very close –very close– to toppling Incredibles 2 box office record for best first day for an animated movie with $71M yesterday (including previews). That was spurred by big walk-up business according to Rentrak and Screen Eng...

Why it matters: ‘Toy Story 5’ Has A Friend At The... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over Hormuz

The insurance policy required by Iran is currently free, but could involve charges in the future, the country’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said,

Fortune reports: Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over... — this may shift market dynamics.

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The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway

Spirit's bankruptcy as United and Delta fly high suggests there's more to success in airline industry than low fares, and failure isn't about jet fuel spikes.

The big picture: The budget airline model in the U.S. is... — reflects a broader economic trend.

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Antarctica is offering 30 to 50 years' worth of warning on sea level rise, models suggest

Scientists predict that the next three to five decades provide a critical window to anticipate and plan for Antarctic ice loss and its contribution to sea level rise. Research published in Nature, led by Monash University researcher Dr. Felicity McCormack from Securing Antarct...

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

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35 Essential LGBTQ Pride Songs

From Sylvester to Pansy Divsion to Lil Nas X, from disco to punk to pop

Rolling Stone reports: 35 Essential LGBTQ Pride Songs — this taps into a cultural moment.

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Every new iOS 27 feature that’s worth knowing about

While it's not flashy like Apple’s new Siri AI and Apple Intelligence upgrades, there are still a number of additions to iOS 27 worth looking at.

Why it matters: Every new iOS 27 feature that’s worth knowing... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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China unifies tech sector to build grid-free orbiting satellite AI data centers, challenging Elon Musk's SpaceX — Beijing's forced chip and satellite alliance announced a week before Musk’s AI1 reveal

Beijing says the Space Computing Industry Innovation Center will bring together rocket and satellite manufacturers, chip manufacturers, and AI labs to develop a space-based data center system.

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that support GameShare

With GameShare becoming an important part of Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a complete list of games that support the feature. We’ll be updating this post over time as well. GameShare is brand new for Nintendo Switch 2. With the feature, select titles allow you to play ...

Nintendo Everything reports: List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Australian farmers are desperate to escape the latest mouse plague—and may soon get relief

For months, a flood of mice has engulfed Western Australia's agricultural regions. For people living through it, this latest mouse plague is all-consuming. Houses, sheds, paddocks and roads are blanketed with mice. And the smell of mice, both dead and alive, is impossible to e...

Why it matters: Australian farmers are desperate to escape the latest... opens new research frontiers.

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Janie Sell, Tony-Winning Star of ‘Over Here!,’ Dies at 86

She performed with two of The Andrews Sisters in that, with the Smothers Brothers in ‘I Love My Wife’ and in several other Broadway musicals.

Why it matters: Janie Sell, Tony-Winning Star of ‘Over Here!,’ Dies... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Microsoft links Mastra AI supply chain attack to North Korean hackers

Microsoft has attributed a recent Mastra AI supply chain attack that compromised more than 140 npm packages to the North Korean hacking group Sapphire Sleet, also known as BlueNoroff. [...]

Why it matters: Microsoft links Mastra AI supply chain attack to... underscores the cost of weak defenses.

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A single cobalt shock could trigger global EV battery supply chaos

The global cobalt supply chain is more interconnected—and more vulnerable—than previously thought, with disruptions capable of triggering far-reaching cascades across multiple countries and industries. Researchers warn that protecting battery supply chains will require system-...

ScienceDaily reports: A single cobalt shock could trigger global EV... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Novel generative AI model enables atomic-scale prediction of protein-protein interactions

Proteins are the molecular workhorses of the human body. They perform a vast range of essential functions, from building tissues and transporting molecules to regulating cellular communication and defending against infection. Many medicines, including antibody therapies for ca...

The big picture: Novel generative AI model enables atomic-scale prediction of... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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We’ve Been Thinking About Animal Sexuality All Wrong

A new documentary, Second Nature: Gender & Sexuality in the Animal World, explores our misconceptions of the animal kingdom

Why it matters: We’ve Been Thinking About Animal Sexuality All Wrong taps into a cultural moment.

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Moves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished, irresistibly weird dice-based RPG

From its opening minutes, Moves of the Diamond Hand is upfront about what it offers: You're going to have a lot of strange conversations, and you're going to roll a lot of dice. Get on board with this proposition, and the reward is one of the most creative roleplaying games I'...

The big picture: Moves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished,... — could change how developers build software.

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If 'Disclosure Day' Comes, How Can We Trust Evidence of UFOs?

Steven Spielberg's new blockbuster coincides with real-world disclosures about the government's investigation of unidentified phenomena. But there's no proof of aliens yet.

Why it matters: If 'Disclosure Day' Comes, How Can We Trust... reshapes the tech landscape.

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‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ Takes Best Film at Shanghai’s Golden Goblet Awards

China’s “Atlantic Rhapsody,” directed by Zhong Kaifeng, claimed the best feature film at the 28th Golden Goblet Awards, capping the Shanghai International Film Festival’s awards night on June 20. The Chinese debut feature, which also won best cinematography for Hao Jiayue, led...

Why it matters: ‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ Takes Best Film at Shanghai’s Golden... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Casey LaLonde, Grandson of Joan Crawford, Dies at 54

He helped introduce a screening of her 1932 melodrama ‘Letty Lynton’ — a film not seen publicly in 90 years — at the TCM Classic Film Festival last month.

Hollywood Reporter reports: Casey LaLonde, Grandson of Joan Crawford, Dies at... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Landback returns of Indigenous lands happening across country, can lead public planning

Land acknowledgments, or statements in which planners, residents or organizations recognize that the land they exist and operate on originally belonged to Indigenous nations, have become increasingly common in recent years. New research from the University of Kansas has found ...

Why it matters: Landback returns of Indigenous lands happening across country,... advances our understanding of the world.

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The first primates may have evolved in the cold, not the tropics

A surprising new study suggests the earliest primates didn't originate in tropical forests but in cold, dry parts of North America. Some may have even survived seasonal Arctic conditions by slowing their metabolism or hibernating. Researchers found that dramatic climate shifts...

ScienceDaily reports: The first primates may have evolved in the... — this advances our understanding of the world.

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Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement

At least 20 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli air strikes as the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.

The big picture: Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement — could reshape the global order.

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OpenAI's Codex can now watch you work once and repeat the task forever

OpenAI has released the "Record & Replay" feature for its Codex app on macOS: users demonstrate a workflow once, Codex converts it into a reusable "skill," and then repeats it on its own. The feature isn't available yet in the EU, the UK, or Switzerland. The article OpenAI's C...

The Decoder reports: OpenAI's Codex can now watch you work once... — this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.

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James Bradley Dies: ‘Flags Of Our Fathers’ Co-Author Was 72

James Bradley, whose nonfiction book Flags Of Our Fathers recounted his father’s purported role in the iconic WWII photograph of American soldiers raising the stars-and-stripes flag on Iwo Jima became a bestseller and was adapted into a hit 2006 film directed by Clint Eastwood...

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

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Doom soundtrack composer Bobby Prince dies aged 81

Robert Prince III – best known as Bobby Prince, the man behind the iconic score of the original Doom game – has died aged 81. Read more

Eurogamer reports: Doom soundtrack composer Bobby Prince dies aged 81 — this is generating hype in the community.

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AI-designed protein unlocks virus-like shells that could reshape vaccine and drug delivery

An international research team led by a Korean scientist has succeeded in designing large-scale protein structures that faithfully replicate the self-assembly principles found in naturally occurring viruses, using artificial intelligence (AI).

Phys.org reports: AI-designed protein unlocks virus-like shells that could reshape... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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All the Eerie Parallels Between Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago

Both bands rose out of Chicago in the late 1960s, had a horn section, reluctantly went disco, hired songwriter-producer David Foster, and soldiered on after the most famous member left

Rolling Stone reports: All the Eerie Parallels Between Earth, Wind &... — this could define this era of music.

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Training class increases time fathers spend with children and on housework, improving mothers' access to work

A one-off training session increased how much time fathers spent with their children and on chores by about two hours a week, reports a new study from the University of Tokyo. A team in Japan provided male employees and their managers with either information on positive office...

Phys.org reports: Training class increases time fathers spend with children... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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This DNA repair gene went rogue and exposed a cancer weakness

Scientists have discovered that a gene normally considered a DNA-protecting "good guy" can become dangerous when cells make too much of it. The gene, EXO1, acts like molecular scissors that help repair DNA, but when overproduced it starts cutting DNA it shouldn't, creating dam...

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

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NYU finance professor Damodaran warns an AI crash could hit harder than the dot-com bust

NYU finance professor Aswath Damodaran believes a potential AI crash would be more painful than the bursting of the dot-com bubble because the industry is building massive amounts of debt-financed physical infrastructure rather than lightweight software. Even if AI succeeds, h...

Why it matters: NYU finance professor Damodaran warns an AI crash... raises questions about AI's role.

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Hungarian Composer Mihály Víg Reflects on Four Decades of Scoring Béla Tarr’s Films at Shanghai Masterclass

Mihály Víg, the Hungarian composer, actor and screenwriter who has served as Béla Tarr’s closest creative partner for more than four decades, held court at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, speaking at a masterclass following a screening of “The Turin Horse.” Víg’...

The big picture: Hungarian Composer Mihály Víg Reflects on Four Decades... — reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Saturday Citations: Intermittent fasting and chronic stress; macroscopic entanglement; gamma-ray bursts

Researchers reported this week a deadly outbreak of plague in Siberia 5,500 years ago, revealing that Yersinia pestis evolved lethal genetic traits far earlier than suspected. A drug developed for heart tissue repair may also help kidney tissue repair and regeneration. And nei...

The big picture: Saturday Citations: Intermittent fasting and chronic stress; macroscopic... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Kami 2 on the way to Nintendo Switch, more than 10 years after the original on 3DS

Kami 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch very shortly, according to a listing on the eShop. We’ll be getting it on July 15, 2026. If the name Kami sounds familiar, that’s because we saw the original title on Nintendo 3DS. The relaxing puzzle game is now getting a sequel on Nintendo...

Nintendo Everything reports: Kami 2 on the way to Nintendo Switch,... — this signals what players want next.

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Infrared navigation lets magnetic nanorobots deliver drugs with real-time precision tracking

Nanorobots have shown great promise in precision medicine over the past few decades. Yet one key challenge remains: how to track and guide these tiny devices in real time as they move through complex physiological environments. Existing imaging approaches often require long ex...

Why it matters: Infrared navigation lets magnetic nanorobots deliver drugs with... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Toy Story has the right take on tech

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 133, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy belated Juneteenth, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Sam Bankman-Fr...

Why it matters: Toy Story has the right take on tech could change how developers build software.

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Has your Pixel battery life improved after updating to Android 17? [Poll]

Whenever you install a massive new platform update on your phone, there are bound to be both intended and unintended consequences. One of the most critical factors is always longevity, which has us asking: Have you noticed your Pixel’s battery life improve with Android 17?

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this reshapes the tech landscape.

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‘Sumpa Kingdom’ Screens at Shanghai, Director Lhapal Gyal and Cast Discuss Sacred Mountain Landscapes

“Sumpa Kingdom,” a drama set in Xizang selected for the Belt and Road Film Week sidebar at the Shanghai International Film Festival, held a post-screening event, with director Lhapal Gyal, producer Sonam Gyal and cast members Tenzin Tsundue, Joy and Sonam Wangmo in attendance....

Variety reports: ‘Sumpa Kingdom’ Screens at Shanghai, Director Lhapal Gyal... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Shanghai TV Market Debuts Dual-Venue Format to Drive Chinese Content Sales Overseas

The Shanghai International Film & TV Market is launching a new dual-venue format at the Shanghai Exhibition Center this year, with separate spaces for international company pavilions and a dedicated arena pairing Chinese content sellers with buyers from major markets including...

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

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Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene "moves forward with a smaller team", as Prologue: Go Wayback! studio struggles to find funding

Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, the creator of PUBG and Prologue: Go Wayback!, has publicly thanked the team at PlayerUnknown Productions for its "professionalism" as it "move[s] forward with a smaller team" following issues securing additional funding. Read more

Eurogamer reports: Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene "moves forward with a smaller... — this is generating hype in the community.

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Unlucky PC builder sent RTX 5070 from Amazon, gets DVD rewriter and a busted logic board from an early 2000's Kenwood AV receiver instead — $700 GPU turns out to be e-waste thanks to return scam

Another person has fallen victim to Amazon's generous return policy, as they received a disc drive, a mousepad, and an AV receiver instead of the $700 RTX 5070 they ordered.

Bottom line from Tom's Hardware: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Civil service pensioners face further delays to payments.

Bottom line from BBC Business: this may shift market dynamics.

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Ozempic changed obesity treatment, but experts say the real revolution is next

The obesity treatment landscape is changing fast, with GLP-1 drugs opening the door to more effective care than ever before. Experts now envision a future where medications, minimally invasive procedures, surgery, and precision medicine work together to deliver better long-ter...

ScienceDaily reports: Ozempic changed obesity treatment, but experts say the... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Exhibition explores moths' ability to adapt

An exhibition examining how moths adapt to environmental changes has opened in Kestle Barton.

BBC Science reports: Exhibition explores moths' ability to adapt — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Home Batteries: How They're Installed and How Much They Cost

After adding one to my home, here's why you might want a home battery, how they work, and what to look for, plus some installation tips.

The big picture: Home Batteries: How They're Installed and How Much... — could change how developers build software.

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Researcher turns wi-fi smart lightbulb into a Banned Book Library — open source project makes digital books available via a server and open Wi-Fi access point hacked into an ESP32-powered bulb

A security researcher has added another dimension to smart lightbulbs by stealthily adding what they call a 'cyberpunk digital dead drop' full of 'banned books.'

The big picture: Researcher turns wi-fi smart lightbulb into a Banned... — may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Busted’s James Bourne says he feared he’d never finish upcoming album amid health struggles

It comes after he dropped out of the band's recent tour, telling fans he needs a “major surgery” to extend his life The post Busted’s James Bourne says he feared he’d never finish upcoming album amid health struggles appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Busted’s James Bourne says he feared he’d never... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Kathy Bates says she threw ‘The Waterboy’ script in the bin because she “didn’t know who Adam Sandler was”

“Turns out we had the most fun. He’s brilliant. He’s a genius" The post Kathy Bates says she threw ‘The Waterboy’ script in the bin because she “didn’t know who Adam Sandler was” appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Kathy Bates says she threw ‘The Waterboy’ script... — taps into a cultural moment.

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16 Best Greens Powders (2026): Taste-Tested for Months

I did the research and taste-testing to find the best greens powders worth your money. Bloom Nutrition’s Superfood Greens Powder is my tried-and-true pick.

Why it matters: 16 Best Greens Powders (2026): Taste-Tested for Months may redefine how we interact with devices.

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China unveils man-portable anti-drone laser that can burn through a drone 1,600 feet away in four seconds — backpack-sized 2-kilowatt weapon uses AI for targeting, weighs 55 pounds, and can be carried by a single soldier

Chinese defense supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology demo’d two man-portable anti-drone lasers at a Beijing arms expo this week.

Why it matters: China unveils man-portable anti-drone laser that can burn... reshapes the tech landscape.

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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Aidan Gillen on Golden Age of ‘F—ing Brilliant’ British Drama and Why There’s ‘Too Much’ Stuff on TV

“Game of Thrones” and “Peaky Blinders” alum Aidan Gillen waxed nostalgic about the golden age of British drama at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival and argued that there’s “too much” content clogging the airwaves for today’s TV consumers. “I just think there’s so much stuff...

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

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Best Apple HomeKit and Siri Devices to Buy in 2026

As Apple prepares for Siri AI and new Apple Home capabilities, it's never been a better time to buy a compatible device.

CNET reports: Best Apple HomeKit and Siri Devices to Buy... — this is one to watch for the industry.

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Hackers Exploit Gravity SMTP WordPress Plugin Bug to Expose API Keys

Threat actors are exploiting a recently patched security flaw impacting Gravity SMTP, a WordPress plugin that's installed on about 100,000 sites. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-4020 (CVSS score: 5.3), is a medium-severity information disclosure flaw that can allow una...

Bottom line from The Hacker News: this should prompt a review of your own security.

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Data2Story turns a CSV file into a verified interactive news article using seven AI agents

Seven AI agents work together like a newsroom. The "Data Journalist Agent" from Oxford and Stanford turns a CSV file into a finished interactive article with graphics, web research, and verifiable source links for 93 percent of all statements. In a reader study, 74 percent pre...

The Decoder reports: Data2Story turns a CSV file into a verified... — this raises questions about AI's role.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for June 20, 2026

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Why it matters: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 20, 2026 is one to watch for the industry.

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Hackers Claim to Leak Stolen Madison Square Garden Data

Plus: Gay bars in San Francisco using face scanners, France quits Palantir, Apple plans to change its private email and more.

Wired reports: Hackers Claim to Leak Stolen Madison Square Garden... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Yandex Open-Sources YaFF: A Zero-Copy Wire Format for Protobuf With Near-Struct Read Speed

In this article we look at YaFF, Yandex's open-source zero-copy wire format for the Protobuf ecosystem. We keep the .proto file as the single source of truth, changing only how data sits in memory. We walk through its four layouts — Fixed, Flat, Sparse, and Dynamic — and the b...

MarkTechPost reports: Yandex Open-Sources YaFF: A Zero-Copy Wire Format for... — this marks a new chapter in AI development.

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Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing permafrost

Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. In some regions, this carbon uptake was strong enough to fully offset — or even surpass — river greenhouse gas emissions.

ScienceDaily reports: Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing... — this opens new research frontiers.

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How to Build a Forecasting Pipeline with TimeCopilot Using Foundation Models and Automated Anomaly Detection

We build an end-to-end forecasting workflow with TimeCopilot on a panel of real airline passenger data and a synthetic seasonal series with injected anomalies. We evaluate statistical, foundation, and optional GPU-based models using rolling cross-validation and multiple error ...

Why it matters: How to Build a Forecasting Pipeline with TimeCopilot... marks a new chapter in AI development.

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