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FX and Hulu’s ‘Far Cry’ Adds Steve Buscemi
He joins co-creator Rob Mac and Lizzy Caplan in the cast.
Why it matters: FX and Hulu’s ‘Far Cry’ Adds Steve Buscemi reflects evolving audience tastes.
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WGA Sues To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The Writers Guild of America has officially entered the ring in the fight to block Paramount Skydance’s pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit, filed jointly by the WGA East and West in the Northern District of California on Tuesday, seeks to s...
Deadline reports: WGA Sues To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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The AI boom just found two new winners: Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan showed that Wall Street is a major beneficiary of the AI boom, with record revenue driven by surging trading and investment banking.
CNBC reports: The AI boom just found two new winners:... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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Writers Guild Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
The labor union representing film and television writers alleges that the deal breaks antitrust law and would harm wages and working conditions for writers.
The big picture: Writers Guild Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Oil prices rise as U.S. launches new Iran airstrikes, while Trump abandons Strait of Hormuz fee
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: Oil prices rise as U.S. launches new Iran... hints at where the money is moving.
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Toby Keith’s ‘Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue’ Is Now His Highest-Peaking Hot 100 Hit Thanks to 4th of July Return
The controversial patriotic anthem reenters the chart at No. 11 this week, beating his previous career best of No. 15.
Bottom line from Billboard: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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WGA Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Alleging Writers Will Be Paid Less and Have Fewer Opportunities if Deal Goes Through
The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging it violates federal antitrust law and would cause specific harm to writers. The lawsuit ...
Variety reports: WGA Sues to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Alleging... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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U.S. strikes Iran before Hormuz Strait blockade restarts
President Donald Trump has said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over following multiple flare-ups of hostilities in the region.
Why it matters: U.S. strikes Iran before Hormuz Strait blockade restarts reflects a broader economic trend.
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US gov't allows Chinese telecom giant ZTE to purchase Nvidia H200 AI chips — firm joins Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance in access to Hopper tech
The United States has licensed Chinese telecom giant ZTE to purchase restricted Nvidia H200 AI chips, but Chinese regulators and domestic procurement initiatives may limit the material impact of the change.
Tom's Hardware reports: US gov't allows Chinese telecom giant ZTE to... — this could change how developers build software.
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Karol G Is Bringing Powerhouse Women, Including Elena Rose, on Tour
The Venezuelan singer will open the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, and Dallas
The big picture: Karol G Is Bringing Powerhouse Women, Including Elena... — shows where the music business is headed.
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‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Jen Terry Signs With Motive (Exclusive)
The season 8 Casa Amor Islander is looking to the LA-based talent management company to get her beyond the Peacock reality series to new TV opportunities.
Why it matters: ‘Love Island USA’ Contestant Jen Terry Signs With... is generating industry buzz.
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Supreme Court Justice Barrett says the threat level against judges 'is really high'
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are testifying about the high court's budget request, which includes higher spending for security.
Bottom line from CNBC: this signals changing business strategies.
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Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta
If you’ve been waiting to try Apple’s revamped Siri without installing a developer beta, you now can. The company on Tuesday released the iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone owners early access to its AI-powered assistant and other new features before the software’s official lau...
TechCrunch reports: Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone... — this could change how developers build software.
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Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out
Anthropic's latest advert is stirring up high emotions — which is undoubtedly what it was designed to do.
The big picture: Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
The big picture: 'If we die, we die together': Wife of... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
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New cell imaging method shines a light on blind spots
Cells are crowded, dynamic places where thousands of molecules interact in tight quarters. Until now, scientists lacked a reliable way to see many of these molecular interactions as they happen. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have now developed a new imaging...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone
Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions."
Why it matters: The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build... is one to watch for the industry.
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Mid-Julys free Legos speak to big Animal Crossing and sushi lovers
Lego Insiders unlock the Restaurants of the World: Japan collectible by spending $180. Pokémon SmartPlay preorders count toward the promo.
The big picture: Mid-Julys free Legos speak to big Animal Crossing... — reshapes the tech landscape.
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Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 specs leak with Snapdragon chip, 800 mAh battery
Ahead of their debut in just over a week, yet another leak details the full specs of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2.
The big picture: Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 specs leak... — is one to watch for the industry.
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Bipartisan group of senators propose Social Security reform process ahead of funding shortfall
Social Security's trust fund that helps pay retirement benefits may run out in about six years. A bipartisan group of senators is calling for earlier reform.
Bottom line from CNBC: this hints at where the money is moving.
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Writers Wanted: Den of Geek and Wattpad Present The Fandom Writing Club at SDCC 2026
Get ready to swap convention crowds for a nice pint, a writing prompt, and a room full of fellow fans ready to create something truly unforgettable. Wattpad and Den of Geek are inviting geeks of all writing experience levels to an evening of chat and creativity at The Fandom W...
Why it matters: Writers Wanted: Den of Geek and Wattpad Present... taps into what audiences want right now.
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SpaceXAI’s Grok programming tool was uploading its users’ entire codebase to cloud storage
SpaceXAI's Grok Build AI coding tool was spotted uploading users' entire codebases to Google Cloud before it was reported, and the company turned it off. The Register reports that Cereblab published findings on Monday showing how the Grok Build CLI was packaging and uploading ...
Why it matters: SpaceXAI’s Grok programming tool was uploading its users’... could change how developers build software.
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I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: It's a biohacker's dream that's not for me
The brand's latest ring comes with extensive features, but it's both larger and more expensive than the previous version.
Why it matters: I tested the Ultrahuman Ring Pro: It's a... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws
Microsoft Corp. today released software updates to plug at least 570 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, almost triple the number of vulnerabilities the software giant fixed in its record-smashing Patch Tuesday release last month. Microsoft attr...
Why it matters: Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws is a wake-up call for digital security.
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Roman telescope will spot distant black holes that shred stars
How do black holes at the centers of galaxies form and grow over time? To answer this question, scientists need to detect and study supermassive black holes at great distances that existed much earlier in the universe's history. New research suggests NASA's Nancy Grace Roman S...
Phys.org reports: Roman telescope will spot distant black holes that... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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New study analyzes how electronic trading is changing the retail investment market
The decades-long switch from human-centered to electronically-based trading has changed the way investors participate in and access financial markets. In a new article, researchers analyze how technology has shaped the retail investment market in the United States. While retai...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to stop CSAM on iCloud
Reuters reports that Apple has defeated a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing it of failing to stop child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared through iCloud. Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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SK Hynix options begin trading. But another group of stocks is stealing its thunder
One explanation for the lack of notable call-buying is that the surge in single-stock ETFs and leveraged funds stole a big chunk of the speculative limelight.
CNBC reports: SK Hynix options begin trading. But another group... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
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‘Backrooms’ Is Now Streaming: Where to Watch A24’s Box Office Hit at Home
Kane Parsons' directorial debut hits streaming less than seven weeks after its theatrical release.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Backrooms’ Is Now Streaming: Where to Watch A24’s... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Nearly 300 GitHub repos pose as legit software to push malware
A threat actor has published hundreds of fake GitHub repositories impersonating legitimate software and security projects to distribute infostealer malware. [...]
Why it matters: Nearly 300 GitHub repos pose as legit software... exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
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Spotify adds its own AI chatbot – here’s what you can do with it [Video]
Spotify is rolling out yet another new AI feature, this time giving listeners the ability to talk to the music streaming app like they would an AI chatbot, giving it commands/prompts or asking questions about media.
The big picture: Spotify adds its own AI chatbot – here’s... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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The secrets of an unheralded AI success story
Logistics company C.H. Robinson has seen a 45% productivity gain from deploying AI agents. Its CEO Dave Bozeman explains how he's found ROI from AI.
Why it matters: The secrets of an unheralded AI success story hints at where the money is moving.
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The first major housing law since the 1990s skips the one fix that economists say renters need
The new law streamlines environmental reviews and eases mortgage rules for cheaper homes, and leaves zoning decisions to cities and suburbs.
Why it matters: The first major housing law since the 1990s... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.
Why it matters: Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation... could reshape the global order.
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Wandersky heading to Nintendo Switch
TinyPotionTree has announced that it’s working on Wandersky, and the game will launch on Nintendo Switch. A release window is still being determined. Wandersky, a top-down adventure with Metroidvania elements, features Kuu and her companion Tama on a mission to restore the lan...
Nintendo Everything reports: Wandersky heading to Nintendo Switch — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Data centers boost jobs 4% in cities and rural economies barely feel a dent, study shows
The research lands as Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoes a moratorium to save a $550 million data center conversion, and 10 other states weigh similar bans.
Bottom line from Fortune: this may shift market dynamics.
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A new FCC proposal could spell the end of the burner phone. Even if you don’t use one, privacy experts say you should be worried anyway
Burner phones may be a thing of the past as a new FCC proposal will require carriers to collect a customer's name, address, ID number, and alternate phone.
Fortune reports: A new FCC proposal could spell the end... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Fox Sets Fall 2026 Premiere Dates: ‘The Floor,’ ‘Doc,’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and More
Fox has announced a slate of fall premiere dates for returning favorites, breakout hits, game shows and more. The season kicks off on Sept. 21 with “Celebrity Name That Tune,” anchored by host Jane Krakowski and new bandleader Robin Thicke. Scrub in the following day for the S...
Variety reports: Fox Sets Fall 2026 Premiere Dates: ‘The Floor,’... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Wells Fargo did enough to remain in our portfolio. What we liked about earnings
The knee-jerk selling of Wells Fargo shares after a largely strong second-quarter earnings report made no sense.
Why it matters: Wells Fargo did enough to remain in our... signals changing business strategies.
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Manny Jacinto and Randall Park to Be Honored at CAPE’s 35th Anniversary Gala
Presented by Lexus, the gala will take place in Downtown Los Angeles on Oct. 3, and will be hosted by 'Deli Boys' breakout Asif Ali and feature a special performance by indie band Chanpan.
The big picture: Manny Jacinto and Randall Park to Be Honored... — is generating industry buzz.
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Becky G to Join Karol G for Multiple Dates of Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour
Venezuelan star Elena Rose and Colombian artist Greeicy will also appear as a special guests on select dates.
The big picture: Becky G to Join Karol G for Multiple... — taps into a cultural moment.
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Anya Taylor-Joy on Playing a Different Type of Leading Lady in ‘Lucky’ and Returning to TV After ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Drew Starkey and Annette Bening also star in Apple's action series, produced by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine.
Bottom line from Hollywood Reporter: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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From Michelle Obama’s White House to Sundance Chair: The Extraordinary Second Act of Ebs Burnough
The former White House advisor, Truman Capote documentarian and Sundance Institute chair on his star-studded career, that move to Boulder and losing Robert Redford.
The big picture: From Michelle Obama’s White House to Sundance Chair:... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Fox Sets Fall Premiere Dates For ‘Best Medicine,’ ‘Doc’ & More As ‘Animal Control’ Joins Sunday Animation Block
As we head into midsummer, Fox is looking to autumn. The network on Tuesday released its fall 2026 schedule for drama, comedy, toon, reality and game shows, starting with the September 21-27 premiere week. There are no new series on the network’s fall sked, but three are slate...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Researchers suggest ways to improve US sentencing guidelines
The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines play a pivotal role in some of the federal government's most consequential drug policy decisions. Two recurring themes have been the balancing—or lack of balancing—between drug weight and the defendant's role in the drug distribution enterprise, ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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New atomic trap boosts quantum performance by using surface forces
Researchers at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin have developed a new method for trapping and controlling atoms near an ultrathin glass fiber. This has significantly improved the atoms' ability to store quantum information—an important step forward for future quantum technologies.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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‘Shifter’ Series, Based On Graphic Novel, In The Works At Hulu From ‘Severance’ Trio Adam Scott, Ezra Claytan Daniels & Eli Jorné
EXCLUSIVE: Three of the gang behind Severance have teamed up on a new sci-fi series for Hulu. Adam Scott, who stars as Mark Scout in the Apple series, and writers Ezra Claytan Daniels and Eli Jorné are developing a series based on graphic novel Shifter for the Disney-owned str...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ Debuts With 6.4 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“Little House on the Prairie” was the No. 3 most-watched TV series on Netflix during the week of July 6-12, reaching 6.4 million views in four days after its July 9 premiere. The Laura Ingalls Wilder adaptation, which has already been renewed for a second season, came behind “...
The big picture: ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Debuts With 6.4... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Rooftop Films Expands Its 2026 Summer Film Series with ‘It Ends,’ ‘Wild Inside,’ and More
The Rooftop Film series is taking over even more parks and public spaces to help New Yorkers beat the heat with new movie screenings.
Bottom line from IndieWire: this is generating industry buzz.
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Fox Hits ‘The Floor’ With Fall Premiere Dates
All of the network's non-sports offerings are due to roll out the week of Sept. 21
Hollywood Reporter reports: Fox Hits ‘The Floor’ With Fall Premiere Dates — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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Samsung's slower version of the 990 Pro SSD costs way more than the original
Because it's 2026, Samsung's new 990 Pro SSD is both more expensive and slower than the original.
Engadget reports: Samsung's slower version of the 990 Pro SSD... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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2.6 million Americans dropped ACA coverage as subsidies expired — fraud or price shock?
CMS says it canceled 250,000 unauthorized enrollments; health economists say the real driver is premiums that rose 58% on average.
Why it matters: 2.6 million Americans dropped ACA coverage as subsidies... signals changing business strategies.
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Justin Moore Reveals He Went to Rehab After Pausing Tour: ‘My Drinking Got Out of Control’
"I'm gonna try to help as many people from this point forward," the musician told concertgoers.
The big picture: Justin Moore Reveals He Went to Rehab After... — shows where the music business is headed.
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‘Big Brother 28’ Opens With 3.9 Million Viewers, Biggest Premiere Since 2021
“Big Brother” returned to CBS with its largest audience in five years on Thursday. The Season 28 premiere hit an average of 3.9 million viewers, the series’ largest opening audience since Season 23 in July of 2021, which reached 4.3 million viewers. Measured by Nielsen, that t...
The big picture: ‘Big Brother 28’ Opens With 3.9 Million Viewers,... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
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Federation Spain, Chile’s Alma Films Board Dominican Queer Period Horror ‘Echoes’ by Fantastic Lab Winner Kryzz Gautier
Spain’s Federation, Chile’s Alma Films and the Dominican Republic’s Larimar Films have boarded Kryzz Gautier’s “Echoes” ahead of the film’s presentation at the upcoming Costa Rica Media Market. The film, produced by Gautier’s Reclaimed Entertainment, will be predominantly shot...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
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Lucid dismisses report that it is weighing filing for bankruptcy or going private after shares plunge
The report said Lucid was considering options that could include going private or filing for bankruptcy protection.
The big picture: Lucid dismisses report that it is weighing filing... — reflects a broader economic trend.
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Climate change is forcing amphibians to change their diet—but they can only adapt so far
New research involving Queen Mary University of London reveals that amphibians can change what they eat to cope with rising temperatures, but that this natural survival strategy has limits.
The big picture: Climate change is forcing amphibians to change their... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update, which includes the July 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates for 570 vulnerabilities, along with additional security fixes. [...]
Bottom line from BleepingComputer: this should prompt a review of your own security.
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New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center ban
New York became the first state to ban construction of 'hyperscale' AI data centers, for one year, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday.
CNBC reports: New York becomes first U.S. state to impose... — this may shift market dynamics.
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Big Boogies fake $5M scholarship claim is going viral again
Big Boogie's 2023 lie about a $5 million drum major scholarship is back and funnier than ever.
Mashable reports: Big Boogies fake $5M scholarship claim is going... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy
The company said the "rumors are completely false" after its stock sank more than 50% on a report that it was weighing the option.
TechCrunch reports: Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy — this could change how developers build software.
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Trust in the FDA is collapsing. It’s time to get really transparent about our food and our drugs
Patients with no other options are watching an agency turn on its own scientists — and the trust that took a century to build is draining out in two years.
Fortune reports: Trust in the FDA is collapsing. It’s time... — this may shift market dynamics.
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E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.63 Million Payment From Donald Trump In Sex Abuse And Defamation Case
UPDATE: Writer E. Jean Carroll has been paid a damages amount of $5.63 million as part of her successful lawsuit against Donald Trump, after the president exhausted his appeals. According to an entry in the docket of federal court in New York, the funds were transmitted to the...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls as inflation cools
New estimates show Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be between 3.7% and 3.8%. Here's what to know.
Why it matters: Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls... could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Karol G’s “Tropitour” World Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets
The Colombian superstar will hit stadiums in North America this summer and fall. Learn how to get tickets. Karol G’s “Tropitour” World Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets Paolo Ragusa
Consequence of Sound reports: Karol G’s “Tropitour” World Tour: How to Get... — this shows where the music business is headed.
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Cybersecurity stocks rally on AI spending change comments from IBM's Krishna
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna told CNBC's Sara Eisen that some major deals were put on hold toward the end of the quarter as businesses rethink spending.
The big picture: Cybersecurity stocks rally on AI spending change comments... — may shift market dynamics.
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Judge said Trump’s $10 billion leaked IRS tax return lawsuit was filed for ‘improper purpose’ and referred one of his lawyers for disciplinary action
The judge said the government cannot claim in official proceedings that the agreement was the result of a legitimate legal process.
Why it matters: Judge said Trump’s $10 billion leaked IRS tax... signals changing business strategies.
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Lakes that 'breathe' ancient carbon: A surprising find in the Congo Basin
In the heart of the Congo Basin's Cuvette Centrale, a large depression that hosts the world's largest tropical wetland complex, lie two vast, shallow blackwater lakes, Lake Tumba and Lake Mai Ndombe. Together, they are roughly the size of 420,000 football fields.
The big picture: Lakes that 'breathe' ancient carbon: A surprising find... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Human noise pushes Alaska predators toward night foraging, altering salmon nutrient pathways
The age-old question asks, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" While philosophers and scientists alike have pondered this question for centuries, the more relevant question for today's recreation and wildlife managers is: Does i...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Google Health 5.03 rolls out: More Today stats, naps part of sleep total [U]
Google is rolling out version 5.03 of the Health app with more quality-of-life updates on Android and iOS.
The big picture: Google Health 5.03 rolls out: More Today stats,... — could change how developers build software.
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‘Black Money for White Nights’ Review: A Cruel but Hilarious Bulgarian Take on Greed and Family Dysfunction
Ivan Savov and Tanya Shahova play a couple who get fleeced out of gains they accrued by soliciting bribes in Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov's Karlovy Vary entry.
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Black Money for White Nights’ Review: A Cruel... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
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EA Is Finally Trying to Save Your Sims 4 Saves
EA has just given The Sims 4 players a look at the next item on its laundry list of upcoming bug-fixes and game improvements: making sure the game actually saves correctly. Assuming all goes to plan when the next free base game patch arrives on July 21, players will soon be ab...
GameSpot reports: EA Is Finally Trying to Save Your Sims... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
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Canva Code 2.0 adds visual editing, HTML imports, and real-time collaboration
Canva today unveiled Canva Code 2.0, an AI-powered vibe coding platform that lets users build and visually edit websites, apps, and interactive experiences. Here are the details.
9to5Mac reports: Canva Code 2.0 adds visual editing, HTML imports,... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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Keith Carradine Joins Brie Larson In Sony Pictures Horror Thriller ‘Skeletons’
EXCLUSIVE: Keith Carradine is set to join Brie Larson in the Sony Pictures thriller Skeletons. JT Mollner is directing the pic. Kyle Gallner, Willa Fitzgerald, Ione Skye, John Goodman and Daithí Ó Haragáin also are on board. The film is a modern take on creature horror movies ...
Deadline reports: Keith Carradine Joins Brie Larson In Sony Pictures... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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The only Apple Watch strap you'll ever need is down to its lowest price yet
I have multiple Apple Watch straps, but I keep coming back to the Nomad Stratos Band for its classy looks and sporty comfort.
ZDNet reports: The only Apple Watch strap you'll ever need... — this could change how developers build software.
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The AI boom drove China’s 27% export jump in June as AI and the Iran war reshape global trade
China's exports of vehicles, especially EVs, and other tech-related products have boomed as rapid adoption of AI increases the need for semiconductors and other electronic equipment.
Fortune reports: The AI boom drove China’s 27% export jump... — this hints at where the money is moving.
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Soulfly Announce Fall 2026 US Tour with Nailbomb and Incite
The tour sees the first US tour for Nailbomb despite having been founded in the early '90s. Soulfly Announce Fall 2026 US Tour with Nailbomb and Incite Langdon Hickman
The big picture: Soulfly Announce Fall 2026 US Tour with Nailbomb... — could define this era of music.
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Warren Buffett excludes Gates Foundation from his annual donations of Berkshire stock
Warren Buffett omitted the Gates Foundation from his annual charitable stock gifts.
The big picture: Warren Buffett excludes Gates Foundation from his annual... — signals changing business strategies.
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Warren Buffett is accelerating his charitable donations with aim to give away Berkshire wealth by 2034
Warren Buffett is speeding up the pace of his annual donations of Berkshire Hathaway shares to four family foundations, giving them a total of almost $6 billion now.
Why it matters: Warren Buffett is accelerating his charitable donations with... reflects a broader economic trend.
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Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers
Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and other publishers allege that Google trained its AI on copyrighted works without the necessary permissions.
TechCrunch reports: Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Apple in talks with startup that shrinks AI models to run on an iPhone
PrismML says its compressed version of Alibaba’s Qwen model uses up to 15 times less memory, potentially advancing Apple’s AI push.
Why it matters: Apple in talks with startup that shrinks AI... hints at where the money is moving.
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A forgotten dungeon crawler from the Baldur's Gate era is coming to Steam and GOG for the first time ever
Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor floundered when it was new, but I have to admit that I'm very interested in this re-release.
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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Zipline adds ex-Tesla, Uber, Waymo execs to make drone delivery mainstream across U.S.
Zipline is growing its drone delivery business in the U.S., and has hired former Tesla, Uber Eats and Waymo executives to help it scale up in new markets.
CNBC reports: Zipline adds ex-Tesla, Uber, Waymo execs to make... — this signals changing business strategies.
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AirPods public betas arrive one day after iOS 27 public beta, here’s how to enroll
Following yesterday’s release of the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods (4th gen). Here are the details.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
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Lucinda Williams Announces North American Fall 2026 Headlining Tour
The headlining tour is in support of her latest album World's Gone Wrong and will hit Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Minneapolis, and other cities. Lucinda Williams Announces North American Fall 2026 Headlining Tour Travis Bland
The big picture: Lucinda Williams Announces North American Fall 2026 Headlining... — taps into a cultural moment.
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After ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Closes, Andrew Lloyd Webber Warns Musicals Are in Crisis: ‘Broadway Risks Rivaling Hollywood’s Empty Soundstages’
Andrew Lloyd Webber responded to the early closure of “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” by arguing that Broadway musicals are in crisis. In a lengthy social media post on Tuesday, the composer warned that the high costs of mounting shows makes it hard for creators to earn a living and...
Why it matters: After ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ Closes, Andrew Lloyd... signals where Hollywood is headed.
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'Amazing moths': Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws grizzlies to glacier peaks
When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they're searching for an abundant, fatty meal: army cutworm moths. The inch-long (2.5-centimeter-long) moths hatch on the Great Plains and fly en masse to escape the heat in the stony upper reaches...
Phys.org reports: 'Amazing moths': Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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Composting and water cremation: How the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up
There's growing interest in alternatives to traditional burials and in making the process more environmentally friendly in many countries. For many people, it's about the environmental impact of the funeral industry globally.
The big picture: Composting and water cremation: How the eco credentials... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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SAP Patches CVSS 9.9 NetWeaver ABAP Flaw That Could Expose or Modify Data
SAP has rolled out updates to address multiple vulnerabilities as part of its July 2026 security updates, including a critical flaw in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-44747 (CVSS score: 9.9), an out-of-bounds write flaw that al...
Why it matters: SAP Patches CVSS 9.9 NetWeaver ABAP Flaw That... is a wake-up call for digital security.
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‘Stranger Things’ Gets $195 Assouline Photo Book Featuring Behind-the-Scenes Images From All Five Seasons
“Stranger Things” fans will soon be able to revisit a decade in Hawkins through a new luxury photo book from Assouline. Set for release in September, “Stranger Things” is a 392-page hardcover featuring film stills, behind-the-scenes photography, concept art and personal images...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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Becky G to Join KAROL G on 2026 “Tropitour” North American Tour
Becky G will support KAROL G for 10 dates on her upcoming stadium tour in the US and Canada. Becky G to Join KAROL G on 2026 “Tropitour” North American Tour Paolo Ragusa
The big picture: Becky G to Join KAROL G on 2026... — is making waves across platforms.
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‘Club Kid’: A24’s Cannes Acquisition Dances Way Into Awards Season
EXCLUSIVE: Jordan Firstman’s feature directorial debut, Club Kid, which excited Cannes in its Un Certain Regard world premiere as well as A24, which took global rights to the pic, is hitting theaters on Nov. 6 in a limited release. That’s the same weekend where A24 launched Gr...
Why it matters: ‘Club Kid’: A24’s Cannes Acquisition Dances Way Into... is generating industry buzz.
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You Can Earn A $15,000 A Year For Mastering Your Favorite Game
For those who have obsessively played their favorite game for years at the cost of real-world productivity, here's your chance to turn all that time spent into something you can actually use: a $15,000-a-year scholarship. The University of Silicon Valley (via Icy Veins) is ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.
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‘Backrooms’ Hits Streaming: How to Watch A24’s Highest-Grossing Film Ever Online
After earning $118 million worldwide and becoming one of the summer's biggest horror hits, A24's 'Backrooms' is now available to watch online at home.
Why it matters: ‘Backrooms’ Hits Streaming: How to Watch A24’s Highest-Grossing... taps into a cultural moment.
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Honey bees' sense of smell changes from larval to adult life stages, study finds
Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds. Scientists point to this temporary loss of function as a side effect of the nurse bees' heroic level of brood care, calling it a consequence of social evolution. The new find...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
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Star Of 2026’s Biggest Movie Will Talk Call Of Duty: MW4 This Weekend
The Fanatics Fest event takes place this weekend in New York City, and as announced previously, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer will be playable at the event. In addition to that, Infinity Ward studio head Mark Grigsby and Activision marketing executive Tyler Bahl...
Why it matters: Star Of 2026’s Biggest Movie Will Talk Call... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
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Frontières 2026: Lineup and Highlights from a Zombie Wedding to Thai Folk Horror Noir and a Half-Body Filipino Vampire
Thailand’s supernatural folk horror “Cher,” romantic zombie comedy “Cold Feet” and “Third Wheel,” a bridal party-set psychological thriller look like potential wild rides among projects at this year’s Frontières genre pic Co-Production Market, packing one of its highest calibe...
Bottom line from Variety: this is generating industry buzz.
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With Dragon's Dogma 2's new infinite fast travel, Dark Arisen's director wants you to know they're "not forcing" you to use it
Dragon's Dogma 2's fast travel system is a pain in the ass, and depending on who you ask and even when you ask it, this is a good, bad, fine, annoying, interesting, frustrating, clever thing. But as part of a recent free update that has arrived in the leadup to the game's Dark...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: With Dragon's Dogma 2's new infinite fast travel,... — this signals what players want next.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: FINAL FANTASY VII, Skul, Beastie Bay DX, Dream Park Story, more
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like FINAL FANTASY VII, Cafeteria Nipponica, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Cafe Master Story, Beastie Bay DX, Dream Park Story, Children of Morta, Backrooms, and more. We also have Goo...
9to5Google reports: Today’s Android app deals and freebies: FINAL FANTASY... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Bottom line from BBC Business: this signals changing business strategies.
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PrismML releases Bonsai 27B, claiming first major AI model of its size fit for iPhone
PrismML is back in the news today after the AI startup’s CEO told CNBC that Apple is looking at the company’s technology. The company has also released its Bonsai 27B model that it says runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Bottom line from 9to5Mac: this could change how developers build software.
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After donating $48 billion to the Gates Foundation, Warren Buffett is quietly ending one of the biggest philanthropic relationships in history
Buffett is directing his fortune to charitable organizations run by his family instead of the Gates Foundation.
Fortune reports: After donating $48 billion to the Gates Foundation,... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
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Microsoft July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes massive 570 flaws, 3 zero-days
Today is Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes security updates for a record-breaking 570 flaws, including two zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks and one publicly disclosed. [...]
Why it matters: Microsoft July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes massive 570... should prompt a review of your own security.
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‘The Plague’ Exec Producer James Presson Boards Frontières Biopic Parody ‘Humpty: American Dream’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Producer James Presson (“The Plague”) has boarded “Humpty: American Dream,” a raunchy biopic parody from directors Maxwell Nalevansky and Carl Fry (“Rats!”), who are producing through their U.S. company Pleasure Cinemagroup. The news falls ahead of the project’s debut at the F...
The big picture: ‘The Plague’ Exec Producer James Presson Boards Frontières... — is generating industry buzz.
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Games Industry Veterans Say Console Makers Have To Innovate To Survive: ‘We Should Be Afraid Of The Thousand-Dollar Console’
‘Really how much more ray tracing can you put in there?’
Kotaku reports: Games Industry Veterans Say Console Makers Have To... — this is generating hype in the community.
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'Uncanny valley' effect observed in macaques through 3D animated monkey avatars
A new tool that allows researchers to create realistic full-body animations of monkeys has provided the first evidence that nonhuman primates experience the "uncanny valley" phenomenon for body avatars, according to a study by Lucas Maximilian Martini at the University Clinic ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
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Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality
The heat waves of late May and June killed an estimated 2,700 people in England and Wales, according to a recent analysis—around 550 in May, when west London hit 35.1°C (95°F), and 2,200 in June, as East Anglia reached 37°C (99°F).
The big picture: Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Debuts To Series’ Best Premiere Audience In 5 Years
EXCLUSIVE: Big Brother is back with a bang. Season 28 debuted 3.88 million live + same-day viewers, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel, making it the series’ most-watched premiere episode in five years (since the July 7, 2021 premiere’s 4.27M total viewers). The episode was...
Deadline reports: ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Debuts To Series’ Best... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
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How to download iPadOS 27 right now - and which models support it
Apple just released the iPadOS 27 public beta, offering early access to an upgraded Siri, new Safari features, and more.
Why it matters: How to download iPadOS 27 right now -... may redefine how we interact with devices.
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1st-ever X-rays in space offer hope for possible patients headed to the moon
A portable X-ray device has been used successfully in orbit for the first time, promising X-ray diagnosis of everything from broken bones to ripped spacesuits and damaged satellites.
The big picture: 1st-ever X-rays in space offer hope for possible... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
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Mirrors in Space? The FCC Just Approved a Sun-Reflecting Satellite, and Astronomers Are Worried
For now, a single satellite has been cleared for a test demonstration, but the company making it hopes to eventually launch 50,000 of them into orbit.
Bottom line from CNET: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
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Rosario Dawson, Lamorne Morris, Joshua Jackson, Stephen Root & Edi Patterson Join ‘The Girlfriend’
EXCLUSIVE: Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka), Lamorne Morris (Fargo), Joshua Jackson (The Affair), Stephen Root (Barry) and Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones) are joining Meghann Fahy and Glenn Howerton in movie The Girlfriend. As we told you last week, Natalie Morales is directing...
Why it matters: Rosario Dawson, Lamorne Morris, Joshua Jackson, Stephen Root... reflects evolving audience tastes.
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US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on the International Space Station
A U.S.-Russian space crew blasted off successfully Tuesday on a mission to the International Space Station.
The big picture: US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Every iPhone model that supports iOS 27 (and which older ones don't)
Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models support the next iOS update (now available on public beta) - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.
Bottom line from ZDNet: this could change how developers build software.
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‘Expensive’ Jon Hamm Was Pitched As The Star Of L.A. Noire Before It Went To His Mad Men Co-Star
'I think Jon Hamm would have been incredible, but expensive,' said L.A. Noire writer Daniel McMahon
Kotaku reports: ‘Expensive’ Jon Hamm Was Pitched As The Star... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
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X wants to re-prioritize your friends and make replies less of a battleground
X is adjusting its algorithm to boost the visibility of replies from users' mutuals, according to product head Nikita Bier.
Mashable reports: X wants to re-prioritize your friends and make... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
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Record-smashing US heat wave surges from West to East
A record-smashing heat wave was spreading Tuesday from the West toward the East Coast, placing nearly 100 million Americans under heat alerts.
Phys.org reports: Record-smashing US heat wave surges from West to... — this advances our understanding of the world.
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How Big Is Ella Langley Right Now? She’s About to Tie Whitney and Mariah
If “Choosin’ Texas” holds its momentum on the Billboard Hot 100, Langley will join Houston and Carey as the only women to have a song spend 14 weeks on top of the chart
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
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DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body to regulate frontier AI
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is proposing an AI "standards body" modeled after FINRA, to test frontier models and develop best practices for their release.
Why it matters: DeepMind CEO calls for an independent standards body... signals a shift in how we use technology.
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FBI Offers $15,000 Reward in Case of Deceased Newborn at Electric Forest Festival
Michigan State Police also said that a preliminary autopsy report determined the infant, who was found in a portable toilet, “was viable and was born alive.”
The big picture: FBI Offers $15,000 Reward in Case of Deceased... — could define this era of music.
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BTS ‘Swim’ Lawsuit, Bad Bunny Ruling, StubHub Class Action & More Top Music Law News
In this week's Legal Beat newsletter, HYBE faces a pair of copyright cases, Bad Bunny gets bad news, StubHub sued over scalping, and much more.
Billboard reports: BTS ‘Swim’ Lawsuit, Bad Bunny Ruling, StubHub Class... — this taps into a cultural moment.
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You Could Pull William Shatner’s Autograph Out Of A Magic: The Gathering Pack This November
Later this week, MagicCon Amsterdam will bring tons of news on Magic: The Gathering's next two expansions, August's The Hobbit and October's in-universe Reality Fracture. Today, Wizards of the Coast kicked off MagicCon week with a look further into the future and into deep spa...
The big picture: You Could Pull William Shatner’s Autograph Out Of... — signals what players want next.
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Manage Vendor Risk in a Few Practical Steps
Risk tolerance, exposure visibility, board oversight — handling third-party risk is complicated but achievable with disciplined, precise governance.
Dark Reading reports: Manage Vendor Risk in a Few Practical Steps — this underscores the cost of weak defenses.
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Windows 11 KB5101650 & KB5099414 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5101650 and KB5099414 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]
Why it matters: Windows 11 KB5101650 & KB5099414 cumulative updates released highlights growing cyber threats.
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From ‘Happy Gilmore’ to ‘Top Gun,’ Golf Apparel Brand Pins & Aces Taps Into Pop Culture Favorites for Bestselling Golf Gear
The best golf gifts for men aren’t always the most practical ones. While golf gift guides are often filled with golf balls, gloves and basic polos, golfers increasingly want gear that reflects their personality. That’s the expressive niche Pins & Aces has carved out. Pins & Ac...
Why it matters: From ‘Happy Gilmore’ to ‘Top Gun,’ Golf Apparel... could reshape the box office conversation.
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Capt. Sully Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: ‘I Am in the Beginning of This Long Journey’
“It is my hope that by sharing this, other families living in the shadows with this disease will feel they too can step forward,” famed pilot says
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
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First-of-its-kind computer model tackles antibiotic resistance
Faster and more effective ways to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the most life-threatening pathogens, could be possible thanks to a first-of-its-kind 3D computer model developed by the University of Surrey.
The big picture: First-of-its-kind computer model tackles antibiotic resistance — opens new research frontiers.
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Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: Researchers' predictions for life in the 2100s
Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: researchers' predictions for life in the 2100s
The big picture: Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: Researchers'... — advances our understanding of the world.
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Leaked Google Pixel 11 Amazon listings reveal starting price increases and new colors
Ahead of August's Pixel 11 launch, Amazon may have accidentally spilled the beans on the whole lineup's price, colors, and specs.
Mashable reports: Leaked Google Pixel 11 Amazon listings reveal starting... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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The spin of Pluto's moon, Charon, may be slowing down
Evidence of the slowing of Charon's spin period (despinning) is recorded in tectonic features on the surface of Pluto's icy moon, according to a modeling study published in Nature Communications. The findings offer insights into the early thermal evolution of Charon and other ...
Phys.org reports: The spin of Pluto's moon, Charon, may be... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
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Philips Hue’s budget-friendly Essential starter kit has hit a new low price
Although most of Prime Day’s unusually good Philips Hue deals have ended, a few remain, and some, including the black Philips Hue Twilight Sleep and Wake-Up Light, are even cheaper. None, however, have fallen to a new all-time low price like Philips Hue’s Essential starter kit...
The Verge reports: Philips Hue’s budget-friendly Essential starter kit has hit... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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