For the second year in a row, a Brazilian feature swept top honors at the annual Ibero-American awards event Premios Platino, dubbed the Platinos Xcaret after its venue in the Riviera Maya, Mexico this year. Kleber Mendonça’s “The Secret Agent” took home best feature, director...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
A study by researchers from the MATS program, Redwood Research, the University of Oxford, and Anthropic examines a safety problem that grows more pressing as AI systems become more capable: "sandbagging," where a model deliberately hides its true abilities and delivers work th...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
His show at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in June replaces his cancelled appearance at LIDO Festival The post Father John Misty shares baroque single ‘The Payoff’ and adds London headline gig to summer 2026 tour appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Father John Misty shares baroque single ‘The Payoff’... — could define this era of music.
It follows her latest single 'Rock Music' The post Charli XCX shares pensive new b-side ‘I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day And Night’ appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Charli XCX shares pensive new b-side ‘I Keep... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Smalland: Survive the Wilds, Call of the Elder Gods, Outbound, Sektori, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Smalland: Survive the Wilds – 13.7GB Call of the Elder...
The big picture: Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes –... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “stop-scratching” signal in the nervous system that tells your brain when enough scratching is enough. The discovery centers on a molecule called TRPV4, which acts like part of an internal braking system for itch relief. In experiments involv...
The big picture: Scientists discover the brain’s hidden “stop scratching” switch — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter appeared on the show two weeks after releasing The Great Divide.
Bottom line from Billboard: this taps into a cultural moment.
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from Tenerife where the MV Hondius has arrived, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Why it matters: Virus-hit cruise ship arrives in Tenerife as medics... has global implications.
Damon plays the doting husband in a Mother's Day movie "completely devoid of conflict, suspense and dramatic tension"
Rolling Stone reports: ‘SNL’: Matt Damon Stars in Your Mother’s Favorite... — this taps into a cultural moment.
PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
The big picture: Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, becoming the first in nearly six decades to have no connection to either of the Dravidian parties that have governed ...
Variety reports: Indian Film Star Vijay Sworn In as Tamil... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
NVlabs releases cuda-oxide v0.1.0, a custom rustc codegen backend that compiles #[kernel]-annotated Rust functions to PTX through a Rust → Stable MIR → Pliron IR → LLVM IR → PTX pipeline, with single-source host+device compilation from one cargo oxide build command. The post N...
Why it matters: NVIDIA AI Just Released cuda-oxide: An Experimental Rust-to-CUDA... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
They've led by showing gameplay, let's see how that plays out for them.
PC Gamer reports: The next World of Darkness game to be... — this is generating hype in the community.
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.
BBC Business reports: Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller... — this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 10, 2026 are now available. We’ve been saying this for awhile now, but yes, it’s still Pokemon Pokopia at #1. For new games, Mixtape manages to crack the top three. Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts ...
The big picture: Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 10,... — reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The former Fox News host is back on Weekend Update asking plenty of questions
Why it matters: ‘SNL’ Weekend Update: Tucker Carlson Rages at Met... is making waves across platforms.
That’s the rule, that’s the goal now. After hitting the jackpot with newcomer Jeremy Culhane’s spot-on Tucker Carlson impression a month ago, Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update opted for a redux — this time featuring the infamous Fox News commentator’s less-than-complimentar...
Bottom line from Deadline: this is generating industry buzz.
A colossal underwater volcano in the South Pacific may have revealed a surprising new weapon against climate change. After the 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai, scientists detected enormous amounts of formaldehyde in the atmosphere — a telltale sign that methane, one...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this opens new research frontiers.
Starbrew Games is celebrating the release of Duck Side of the Moon with a launch trailer. As of this week, Nintendo Switch players can get their hands on the cozy exploration and crafting adventure. More information about the game can be found in the following rundown: Duck Si...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
Scientists have uncovered strong evidence that a major Atlantic Ocean current system tied to global climate is weakening. The slowdown has been detected across a vast region of the North Atlantic over nearly two decades. Since this ocean circulation helps regulate weather and ...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this advances our understanding of the world.
What are we doing? Come on. Is this who we are now? “Saturday Night Live” featured player Jeremy Culhane once again showed up on “Weekend Update” in his spot-on impression of right-wing talker Tucker Carlson — and this time his target was last weekend’s Met Gala. “A night of f...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
Scientists have uncovered a hidden Antarctic threat that could accelerate global sea level rise far faster than expected. Deep beneath floating ice shelves, long channels carved into the ice appear to trap warmer ocean water, dramatically speeding up melting from below. Even r...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Matt Damon reprises his role as the Supreme Court justice, who hangs out with Hegseth and Patel in a Washington, D.C. bar
Rolling Stone reports: ‘SNL’ Cold Open: Brett Kavanaugh Shares Big Trump... — this taps into a cultural moment.
What was it like designing the map for Mario Kart World? One Nintendo developer who worked on the game has shared some insight. A member of the planning and development division wrote up a post on the company’s recruitment site. Now that Mario Kart has a world that can be expl...
Why it matters: Mario Kart World dev discusses how the map... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Damon served as the second-to-last host of season 51, where he was joined by Noah Kahan as musical guest.
Why it matters: Aziz Ansari Hits the ‘SNL’ Bar With Matt... is generating industry buzz.
Saturday Night Live returned Pete Hegseth (Colin Jost) and Kash Patel (Aziz Ansari) to the cold open, this time as they cavort in a booze-filled night along with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh (Matt Damon). Following last week’s debut of Ansari as Patel, the fact that S...
Deadline reports: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Open Has Matt Damon As... — this is generating industry buzz.
Three of President Trump’s most alcohol-inclined confidants walk into a bar… That was the premise behind the cold open of the May 9 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” which found aggro secretary of war Pete Hegseth (as played the season by Colin Jost) causing trouble at a D.C. ...
The big picture: Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel and Justice Kavanaugh Hit... — could reshape the box office conversation.
Here are all the songs the star performed at her inaugural concert on May 9 in Almería, Spain.
Why it matters: Aitana Kicks Off Her Cuarto Azul World Tour... taps into a cultural moment.
The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.
BBC World reports: Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen... — this demands attention beyond borders.
The vinyl soundtrack's release should have been a moment to celebrate, instead it's been marked by controversy.
PC Gamer reports: Riven co-creator defends his use of AI art:... — this may set a new standard for the genre.
Throughout the years, two-time Oscar-winning actress Sally Field has made her distaste for her breakout, titular role in The Flying Nun known, but while opening up to People, she revealed it was fellow Actors Studio alum Jack Nicholson who helped get her career going again aft...
Deadline reports: Sally Field Credits Jack Nicholson With Reviving Career... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Rebooting the gut microbiome with bacteria from youth may help stop aging-related liver damage and even prevent liver cancer, according to new research in mice. Older mice that received their own preserved youthful microbiome showed less inflammation, reduced DNA damage, and n...
ScienceDaily reports: Scientists reversed liver aging with young gut bacteria... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.
Bottom line from BBC World: this affects international relations.
Wispr Flow says growth accelerated in India after its Hinglish rollout, even as voice AI products continue to face challenges.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
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.
Mashable reports: NYT Pips hints, answers for May 10, 2026 — this is one to watch for the industry.
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1786 on May 10 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.
Mashable reports: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 10, 2026 — this is one to watch for the industry.
Things were a bit quiet on the Nintendo front last week and this week due to holidays in Japan, but that changed very quickly towards the end of Wednesday. Out of nowhere, the company announced and immediately broadcasted a Star Fox Direct, which revealed a remake of Star Fox ...
Why it matters: [Let’s Talk] Are you sold on Star Fox... may set a new standard for the genre.
In this tutorial, we explore how FLARE-FLOSS helps us recover hidden and obfuscated strings from a Windows PE file. We begin by setting up FLOSS and the MinGW-w64 cross-compiler. We synthesize a small malware-like executable that hides strings using multiple techniques, includ...
Why it matters: A Coding Implementation to Recover Hidden Malware IOCs... marks a new chapter in AI development.
If your Roku TV is lagging, with apps struggling to open, it might not be your Wi-Fi. Here's what I do to bring things back up to speed.
The big picture: My Roku apps were running slow - I... — could change how developers build software.
Researchers have developed a stem cell-based model of the human intestine that may transform how new IBD treatments are discovered. After testing thousands of compounds, they identified glycyrrhizin — a natural substance found in black licorice — as a promising anti-inflammato...
Why it matters: Black licorice compound shows promise against inflammatory bowel... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, alleging that the electronics manufacturer used her likeness to sell TVs without paying her and without permission. According to the complaint, filed on Friday, Samsung used Lipa’s image on the cardboard packaging of it...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.
Why it matters: Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to... affects international relations.
Charlie Cox is giving credit where credit is due, saying he and Daredevil: Born Again co-star Vincent D’Onofrio are “indebted” to Marvel for listening to the duo’s creative input ahead of the show’s Season 1 launch. Post 2023 WGA strike, it was well-documented that Disney+’s r...
Why it matters: Charlie Cox Reflects On Disney’s Initial ‘Daredevil: Born... is generating industry buzz.
Many grocery shoppers know the routine: bring fruit and vegetables home, rinse them, dry them and hope they stay fresh long enough to be eaten. But fresh produce is delicate. Grapes shrivel, apple slices brown and berries can spoil quickly.
The big picture: Researchers develop a biodegradable wash that can remove... — advances our understanding of the world.
This derby clash at the London Stadium has massive implications for both ends of the table.
CNET reports: Premier League Soccer: Stream West Ham vs. Arsenal... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
"The DNA of the company is inherent in listening to players."
Bottom line from PC Gamer: this signals what players want next.
"One, visit 15 different time periods. Two, meet interesting historical figures. Three, kill them."
Why it matters: Fallout co-creator Tim Cain once proposed a first-person... is generating hype in the community.
To celebrate the launch of Wax Heads, Curve Games and Patattie Games have uploaded a launch trailer. The love letter to music culture, which comes in the form of a cozy-punk indie sim, arrived on Nintendo Switch this week. All of the important details can be found in the follo...
Why it matters: Wax Heads launch trailer – cozy-punk indie sim... signals what players want next.
In addition to its A-list cast — including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt — the 20-year follow-up to David Frankel’s fashion classic is packed with appearances from fashion icons, celebrities, journalists, athletes and influencers.
Why it matters: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: All the Surprise... reflects evolving audience tastes.
Scientists have taken a major step toward ultra-secure quantum communication by demonstrating a remarkably stable quantum encryption system that worked across more than 120 kilometers of optical fiber. Using tiny semiconductor quantum dots that emit single particles of light o...
Bottom line from ScienceDaily: this opens new research frontiers.
HMS Dragon, a Type-45 warship capable of destroying guided missiles, is likely to form part of the UK’s offer for the defensive naval mission.
The big picture: UK moves warship to Middle East for potential... — hints at where the money is moving.
Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.
The big picture: Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate... — has global implications.
Morgan Stanley estimates global oil stockpiles dropped by about 4.8 million barrels a day between March 1 and April 25.
The big picture: Iran war is draining world’s oil buffer at... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.
Why it matters: How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
BBC World reports: Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but... — this could reshape the global order.
There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1786 on May 10 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1786 on... — taps into a cultural moment.
The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.
Why it matters: Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment... reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1064 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 10 appeared first on NME.
The big picture: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 10 — is making waves across platforms.
Where in the world? The post Globle answer today – here’s the answer and hints for May 10 appeared first on NME.
NME reports: Globle answer today – here’s the answer and... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
"When people think of extremists, they tend to think of neo-Nazis," said Francesco Campisi, a lecturer at Université de Montréal's School of Criminology. "But there are many other fringe groups that may not be violent yet can give rise to extremism."
The big picture: Conspiracy theories meet real news: How QAnon tries... — adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
The parent company of Truth Social reported positive operating cash flow of $17.9 million and $2.1 billion in financial assets, which is triple from a year ago.
The big picture: Trump Media posts $405 million loss driven by... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The Voice will have some new blood for Season 30. Country singer Riley Green will join Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine as a coach on the NBC show. Season 29, which just ended, saw Clarkson, Levine and John Legend as the three coaches. Season 30, which returns in the fall, will ...
The big picture: Riley Green Joins ‘The Voice’ As A Coach... — is generating industry buzz.
A major obstacle may be standing in the way of the next generation of ultra-tiny computer chips. Researchers discovered that many promising 2D materials lose their advantages because an invisible atomic-scale gap forms when they are combined with insulating layers. That tiny g...
Why it matters: The hidden atomic gap that could break next-generation... opens new research frontiers.
"In fact, analysts who have tracked the relationship between Fed policy and long-term yields going back to 1990 describe it as unprecedented."
Fortune reports: The federal government must issue more debt than... — this reflects a broader economic trend.
NVIDIA researchers have introduced Star Elastic, a post-training method that embeds multiple nested reasoning models — at 30B, 23B, and 12B parameter scales — inside a single checkpoint, eliminating the need for separate training runs or stored model weights per variant. Built...
Why it matters: NVIDIA AI Releases Star Elastic: One Checkpoint that... pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
"Increased placement limit is the best!"
PC Gamer reports: Final Fantasy 14 player harnesses the power of... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
“SNL U.K.’s” Weekend Update took aim at Met Gala attendees this week for Episode 7, with co-host Ania Magliano saying that this year’s theme “was people you’d like to see exploded.” “Beyonce looked amazing,” she said, adding of the singer’s elaborate silver headpiece: “Someone...
Variety reports: ‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Aim at Katy... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Another week, another Slay the Spire 2 patch! Or really I should say another couple of weeks. The new beta version of the game, v0.105.0, is ready for those of you on the beta branch to try out, and the first point of order is bi-weekly patching. "As you've probably noticed, w...
Why it matters: Rejoice, Doormaker haters, for Mega Crit have removed... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
The big picture: So you’ve heard these AI terms and nodded... — reshapes the tech landscape.
Peter Serafinowicz, who has starred in “Guardians of the Galaxy” and Star Wars prequel “The Phantom Menace,” opened “Saturday Night Live U.K.” with a guest appearance as right-wing politician Nigel Farage. The cold open began with a voice-over explaining that the year is 1946 ...
Bottom line from Variety: this could reshape the box office conversation.
“Please accept our deepest apologies for the inconvenience" The post The Psychedelic Furs cancel upcoming North American tours due to “serious medical issue” appeared first on NME.
Why it matters: The Psychedelic Furs cancel upcoming North American tours... could define this era of music.
It took Saturday Night Live UK seven episodes to take on Donald Trump’s good pal Nigel Farage but we finally have it from British comic Peter Serafinowicz. Making a cold open cameo depicting the Reform UK leader, Serafinowicz played Farage in a sketch set in 2046 when he is Pr...
Deadline reports: ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Finally Takes On Nigel... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The Hollywood Reporter surveyed execs, agents and casting directors about the prospects for both, now that the latest Hollywood Trial of the Century has been averted.
Why it matters: Where Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s Careers Go Next:... reflects evolving audience tastes.
A single scoop of water from an Irish river has revealed evidence not only of Ireland's only frog species—as expected—but also signs of the dreaded B. dendrobatidis fungus, marking the first time this devastating amphibian disease has been spotted in the country and exposing a...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The year is 3232 CE, a "self-replicating megastructure" named MOTHER is launched into the centre of space. Fast forward to the year 4,199,245,344,263,242,348,389,893,582,349,373 CE (no I'm not joking), and MOTHER has "consumed 99.99999997% of the Observable Universe." What's l...
The big picture: AlteredBlood+ is a movement shooter set at the... — may set a new standard for the genre.
Trump is guaranteeing himself a lasting imprint on a city where he won just 6.5% of the vote in 2024.
The big picture: A federal judge weighing the future of a... — hints at where the money is moving.
Parker, a well-funded startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services, has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down.
TechCrunch reports: Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy — this could change how developers build software.
New research from the Durham University Management and Marketing Department shows that misunderstandings between investors and founders are a major reason why social innovation ventures fail to grow. In many cases, they collapse altogether.
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The drive to pass a post-production tax credit bill in the California legislature received a boost Friday night when the California Post Alliance announced that the Television Academy has joined the fight. News of the TV Academy’s decision was revealed at the California Post A...
Variety reports: Television Academy Endorses Post-Production Tax Credit Bill as... — this is generating industry buzz.
Investors cheered positive earnings, economic data, and a high-profile AI partnership.
The big picture: S&P 500 extends winning streak to 6 weeks.... — hints at where the money is moving.
"And we have a little period of time where they’re not going to be killing people. That’s very good.”
Why it matters: Trump sees ‘beginning of the end’ in Russia’s... signals changing business strategies.
The 'Love On The Spectrum' star led them in versions of 'Seven Nation Army' and 'We're Going To Be Friends' The post Watch Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel join Abbey Romeo to cover The White Stripes appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Watch Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel... — is making waves across platforms.
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 10, No. 594.
Why it matters: Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers... signals a shift in how we use technology.
The new Star Fox game for Switch 2 will feature amiibo support, according to Nintendo. We got plenty of the details about the title this week, but news about amiibo functionality went under the radar. To be fair, it’s a bit hidden – there’s only a brief mention of it over on t...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this may set a new standard for the genre.
The mountain bongo has become the "ghost of the forest," hard to spot amid the dense shrubs due to its ability to camouflage.
Why it matters: 'Ghost of the forest' returns to Kenya as... challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Engineered microorganisms are widely used in industrial biotechnology and biopharmaceutical applications, including the production of biofuels, sustainable chemicals, and therapeutic compounds. However, concerns remain regarding the unintended environmental release and uncontr...
The big picture: CRISPR safeguard changes how engineered microbes can be... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
As Nicolas Winding Refn teams with NEON Rated for his Cannes return, the film marks an important collaboration ahead of the indie banner’s 10th anniversary. The co-writer and director of Her Private Hell, debuting May 18 at Cannes before its July 24 U.S. premiere, recently exp...
Bottom line from Deadline: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Look I want those colors fixed as much as the next person but we have to be reasonable
Kotaku reports: Newest Edition Of Alan Moore’s Batman: The Killing... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Remote expedition cruises to destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic are booming, but the deadly hantavirus aboard MV Hondius is a reminder of unique risks.
Why it matters: MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak: A luxury expedition cruise... hints at where the money is moving.
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.
Bottom line from BBC World: this reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
The startup has expanded to more than 230 cities across the world, but has yet to become profitable.
Why it matters: The electric scooter rental company Lime has filed... could change how developers build software.
There were 11 technical defaults in 2024, 24 in 2025, and already 11 in just the first three months of 2026, according to Izvestia.
Why it matters: Russian debt defaults are surging, with a quarter... signals changing business strategies.
The B-side to "Rock Music" is also a pivot from pop-punk snarl to club music cool. Charli XCX Doubles Down on Chaos with New Song “I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night” Chris Coplan
Consequence of Sound reports: Charli XCX Doubles Down on Chaos with New... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Most people believe they’re spending too much time on their phones – but don’t n...
Why it matters: Indie App Spotlight: The ‘Before You’ bundle offers... could change how developers build software.
The website for the popular JDownloader download manager was compromised earlier this week to distribute malicious Windows and Linux installers, with the Windows payload found deploying a Python-based remote access trojan. [...]
Why it matters: JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python... is a wake-up call for digital security.
With a number of free streaming options, here's where to watch Damon host alongside musical guest Noah Kahan.
Why it matters: Matt Damon Joins ‘SNL’ Three-Timers Club: How to... signals where Hollywood is headed.
The rapper’s girlfriend, Aliday Alter, revealed her pregnancy in April.
Why it matters: 6ix9ine Makes Shocking Comments About Girlfriend’s Pregnancy at... reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The best midnight movies conjure a community experience, pleasing audiences who want to see reactions to the insanity onscreen. While many touchstones of the genre consist of notoriously strange and subversive visions that are primed for indie theaters — “The Rocky Horror Pict...
The big picture: ‘Buffet Infinity,’ A Surreal Horror Film Told Entirely... — could reshape the box office conversation.
General Motors has reached a privacy-related settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
TechCrunch reports: GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Originally an outsider to gaming, Tezuka's otherworldly influences extended far beyond what arcade halls alone could offer
Why it matters: Nintendo’s Takashi Tezuka Reinvented The Legend Of Zelda... is generating hype in the community.
How are cold air masses advancing in the United States connected to fertilizers carried by "flying rivers" from Africa that nourish the soils of the Brazilian Amazon? An article published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals an atmospheric connection between these distant r...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
EA has finally pulled back the cover on the details of next week's Battlefield 6 update, patch 1.3.1.0., revealing new content, improvements, a new map, weapons, Battle Pass, and ranked battle royale quads, too. Read more
Why it matters: Battlefield 6's next huge update is almost here... could shake up the gaming landscape.
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
The big picture: Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation — has global implications.
Sally Field said during a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that she didn’t find her “Mrs. Doubtfire” co-star Robin Williams funny while shooting the 1993 comedy. “Because I would never laugh, ever,” Field recalled. “And everybody else was laughing and ...
Why it matters: Sally Field Thought Robin Williams ‘Wasn’t Funny’ While... could reshape the box office conversation.
The singer's landmark album was one of 14 iconic records honored at the Recording Academy's third-ever Grammy Hall of Fame Gala at the Beverly Hilton on Friday night.
The big picture: Janet Jackson Says ‘Rhythm Nation’ Is “Alive and... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
In an interview for his recent Rolling Stone cover story, the songwriter opened up about how Punisher influenced his music
Why it matters: Noah Kahan on Phoebe Bridgers’ Return: ‘I Can’t... shows where the music business is headed.
We're just days away from returning to the beautiful briny in Subnautica 2, and to celebrate, we've been treated to an all-new teaser trailer showing off the sights and sounds we can expect to see when we sink beneath the waves on 14th May. Read more
The big picture: New Subnautica 2 gameplay teaser has just dropped... — may set a new standard for the genre.
A long-standing feud will be settled in the octagon tonight when Sean Strickland attempts to take the middleweight belt from Khamzat Chimaev
The big picture: How to Watch UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland... — could define this era of music.
With Eric Kripke’s depiction of an all-powerful fascist in The Boys, its been impossible not to find parallels in certain current events, and the latest episode continues to serve as an eery prediction. Following the unveiling of a gold Donald Trump statue during last month’s ...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Prime Video has introduced Clips, which is basically TikTok but for Prime Video content.
Why it matters: Prime Video is hopping on the short-form video... may redefine how we interact with devices.
The third annual gala was a diverse and eclectic program.
The big picture: 8 Highlights From 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame... — shows where the music business is headed.
The musician’s “I Keep on Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night” follows “Rock Music” and is only available via vinyl and on Instagram
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this is making waves across platforms.
The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.
The big picture: Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone... — reflects broader geopolitical shifts.
Circularly polarized light has properties that make it useful in a growing range of technologies, from next-generation 3D displays to bioimaging tools that can detect signals deep within living tissues. One way to produce this kind of light is with the help of chiral molecules...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.
The San Vicente Clubs’ extravagantly connected membership czar Gabé Doppelt returned home to NYC to launch SVC West Village. Her caustic newsletter is worth the price of admission.
The big picture: The Elite Club Director Calling Out Her Misbehaving... — is generating industry buzz.
Sorry to all the Paranormal Activity heads out there, but the upcoming game adaptation Threshold has crossed over to the other side. Brian Clarke, the solo dev that goes by DarkStone Digital for his gaming exploits and maker of 2022's The Mortuary Assistant, shared the news to...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Paranormal Activity: Threshold is as dead as its... — this is generating hype in the community.
The comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system, astronomers reported Thursday.
The big picture: Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a... — advances our understanding of the world.
Against expert advice, people are using new and unpredictable synthetic drugs to experiment on themselves in hopes of becoming free of addiction.
Why it matters: Her Self-Experiment With Drug Detox Almost Broke Her challenges existing scientific assumptions.
It sure does seem like Take-Two and Sony are ramping up for some sort of big Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing push
Kotaku reports: Sony Is Emailing PS4 Owners And Telling Them... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.
Fans were evacuated from the Daytona Beach, Florida site due to an incoming thunderstorm The post Poppy’s Rockville set shut down one minute into performance due to extreme weather appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this taps into a cultural moment.
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
Why it matters: Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in... has global implications.
Starting on Sept. 25, the pop star hits the road with tour dates across the U.S.
Why it matters: Olivia Rodrigo ‘Unraveled’ Tour 2026-27: Here’s Where to... could define this era of music.
"How did we get it done this time? Because we gave the money to babies and so the old people didn't get pissed."
Why it matters: Ted Cruz says the quiet part out loud:... may shift market dynamics.
Bridgers played an intimate concert in Roswell, New Mexico. Phoebe Bridgers Debuts New Music at First Show in Three Years Chris Coplan
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this shows where the music business is headed.
Mortal Kombat 2 is out now in theaters, and it made millions before its official wide release. The movie picked up $5.2 million in preview screenings in North America on May 7 ahead of its wider release today, May 8, according to Variety. For its first full day in theaters on ...
Why it matters: Mortal Kombat 2 Box Office Report: Here's How... may set a new standard for the genre.
The latest patch for Europa Universalis 5 dropped earlier this week. Numbered 1.2 and titled Echinades, it is the game's "biggest update yet," as true a sounding statement as can be given that the patch notes come out to apparently 72 pages in a Google Doc. I don't have time t...
Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Europa Universalis 5's latest patch notes took up... — this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Reassuring for fans of Ninja JaJaMaru-kun but bad news for fans of Ninja Gaiden 3
Bottom line from Kotaku: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
Scientists from Trinity and Technical University of Denmark have developed a new radar-based technique that could address a critical gap in global conservation efforts, by transforming how we identify and track the insects that are actually responsible for pollinating plants.
The big picture: Bee more specific: New radar tech could improve... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice to allow software and firmware updates until January 2029.
The big picture: Banned drones and routers in the US will... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
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