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  1. The Boring Stuff is Dangerous NowDark Reading
  2. Nintendo maintenance schedule – May 17, 2026 – My Nintendo Store downtime and moreNintendo Everything
  3. Cannes Short ‘The Dream Is a Snail’ to Get Feature Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)Variety
  4. Weekend Update Joke Swap’s Biggest Casualty Was Nearly Colin Jost’s “Award-Winning” Hair: “Send In The Barber”Deadline
  5. Ronda Rousey Destroys Gina Carano in Seconds, Jake Paul Gets Booed in Netflix’s Spotty MMA DebutVariety
  6. Molly Shannon Surprises With ‘SNL’ Cameo As Handsy High School Theater Teacher In Resurrected Cut-For-Time SketchDeadline
  7. ‘SNL’ Cold Open: Jeffrey Epstein’s Ghost Gives ‘Dear Friend’ Trump Some Bad NewsRolling Stone
  8. These are the best new MacBook deals right now: May 2026 Buyer’s Guide9to5Mac
  9. Will Ferrell’s Ghost of Jeffrey Epstein Reunites with His Buddy Donald Trump on SNLConsequence of Sound
  10. Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 17CNET

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The Boring Stuff is Dangerous Now

AI agents capable of discovering and exploiting obscure vulnerabilities are emerging alongside developers producing vast amounts of potentially flawed AI-generated code, forcing defenders to adapt accordingly.

Bottom line from Dark Reading: this highlights growing cyber threats.

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Nintendo maintenance schedule – May 17, 2026 – My Nintendo Store downtime and more

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of May 17, 2026. For those that missed the news this week, the My Nintendo Store is changing its name to May 27. Nothing else is impacted, so it’s an extremely small modification. Nonetheless, maintenance is planned w...

Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.

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Cannes Short ‘The Dream Is a Snail’ to Get Feature Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)

East Films and Kontribute are developing a feature adaptation of Nguyễn Thiên Ân’s short “Giấc Mơ Là Ốc Sên” (“The Dream Is a Snail”), with the project selected for Cannes’ Focus Co-Pro – an initiative of the SFC | Rendez-vous Industry that supports debut feature projects in t...

Variety reports: Cannes Short ‘The Dream Is a Snail’ to... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Weekend Update Joke Swap’s Biggest Casualty Was Nearly Colin Jost’s “Award-Winning” Hair: “Send In The Barber”

It’s not an SNL closer unless there’s a Joke Swap. The time-honored Weekend Update tradition sees co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che trading jabs they wrote for each other. In no-holds-barred bits from the past, everything — and everyone — is game, including Jost’s wife, tw...

Deadline reports: Weekend Update Joke Swap’s Biggest Casualty Was Nearly... — this is generating industry buzz.

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Ronda Rousey Destroys Gina Carano in Seconds, Jake Paul Gets Booed in Netflix’s Spotty MMA Debut

A number of storylines converged late Saturday night, as Ronda Rousey (12-2) clashed with Gina Carano (7-1) in the Octagon. The featherweight bout, streamed live on Netflix from LA’s Intuit Dome, marked the first showdown between the two most influential female fighters in MMA...

The big picture: Ronda Rousey Destroys Gina Carano in Seconds, Jake... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Molly Shannon Surprises With ‘SNL’ Cameo As Handsy High School Theater Teacher In Resurrected Cut-For-Time Sketch

In a lengthier sketch featuring a majority of the Saturday Night Live cast members, Will Ferrell portrayed an eccentric and mean-spirited high school theater instructor. And what’s better than a problematic teacher played by Ferrell? Two — the second of which is played by none...

The big picture: Molly Shannon Surprises With ‘SNL’ Cameo As Handsy... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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These are the best new MacBook deals right now: May 2026 Buyer’s Guide

In the era of Apple Silicon, MacBooks are more affordable than ever. Nowadays, you can buy a MacBook Air with 512GB of storage and 16GB of memory for $1099 directly from Apple, when such a configuration would’ve cost $1599 just a few years ago. And on top of that, we have MacB...

Why it matters: These are the best new MacBook deals right... signals a shift in how we use technology.

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Will Ferrell’s Ghost of Jeffrey Epstein Reunites with His Buddy Donald Trump on SNL

"No matter how many wars you start or how bad you tank the economy as a distraction, people will always associate you with me." Will Ferrell’s Ghost of Jeffrey Epstein Reunites with His Buddy Donald Trump on SNL Alex Young

The big picture: Will Ferrell’s Ghost of Jeffrey Epstein Reunites with... — taps into a cultural moment.

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The best SD cards for Nintendo Switch 2

For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, today we’re going over the best SD cards you can get for the system.  In today’s world, digital gaming is more common than ever. It’s super easy to download a game from the Nintendo eShop without even having to leave your house – and on Switch, it...

Nintendo Everything reports: The best SD cards for Nintendo Switch 2 — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Crashes Will Ferrell’s Opening Monologue, Pretending To Be The Night’s ‘SNL’ Host

As Will Ferrell bounced down the stairs to take center stage at Studio 8H to kick off his sixth stint hosting Saturday Night Live, it became readily apparent something was … amiss. Hitting his mark to address the enthusiastic audience was not the Elf star but rather Red Hot Ch...

The big picture: Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Crashes... — could reshape the box office conversation.

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Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’

Chad Smith threw Studio 8H for a spin when he took the “Saturday Night Live” stage, impersonating this week’s host Will Ferrell. “I’m thrilled to be back hosting ‘Saturday Night Live,'” said the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, whose resemblance to Ferrell has been joked about f...

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

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Will Ferrell’s Jeffrey Epstein Haunts Donald Trump on ‘SNL’: ‘People Will Always Associate You With Me’

Jeffrey Epstein made his “Saturday Night Live” debut during the May 16 cold open. Host Will Ferrell played the monstrous sex offender and Trump pal in a sketch that began with the president (James Austin Johnson) chatting with JD Vance (Jeremy Culhane). “I did what every docto...

Why it matters: Will Ferrell’s Jeffrey Epstein Haunts Donald Trump on... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Will Ferrell Shows Up As Jeffrey Epstein To Yuk It Up With Old Pal Trump For Blistering ‘SNL’ Cold Open

Who knew that Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump singing Bill Withers’ “Just The Two of Us” was the creepy comic duet we all needed? Saturday Night Live’s 51st season finale began with a blistering cold open that had host Ferrell as the ghost of pedophile Epstein amidst a mosaic...

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

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Paul Bettany Teases “Moving” & “Super Exciting” ‘VisionQuest’; Working With “Delicious” James Spader

Coming off the news that VisionQuest will head to small screens Oct. 14 of this year, star Paul Bettany is teasing the show as a “huge” swing in the vein of its predecessor WandaVision. In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz for his Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Emmy-nomin...

Why it matters: Paul Bettany Teases “Moving” & “Super Exciting” ‘VisionQuest’;... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for May 17, 2026

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

The big picture: NYT Strands hints, answers for May 17, 2026 — reshapes the tech landscape.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 17, 2026

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1793 on May 17 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Bottom line from Mashable: this could change how developers build software.

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Baker Boy Headlines NBA House Australia in Melbourne

Friday's programming also included appearances from Atlanta Hawks center and Australian NBA representative Jock Landale.

Why it matters: Baker Boy Headlines NBA House Australia in Melbourne reflects the changing sound of the industry.

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Kristen Stewart and ‘Full Phil’ Cast Get Lively 5-Minute Cannes Ovation Despite Mixed Response to Quentin Dupieux’s Absurd Comedy

Kristen Stewart and Woody Harrelson’s star power shone brightly inside the Palais at the premiere of their new film, the absurd father-daughter comedy “Full Phil” from French musician and filmmaker Quentin Depieux. Before the screening began, Depieux and his cast, including Ch...

Variety reports: Kristen Stewart and ‘Full Phil’ Cast Get Lively... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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LEGO Zelda Great Deku Tree set being retired, here’s where you can get it [update: more Nintendo sets]

May 15: Various reports are indicating that the LEGO The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree is being retired. If you’ve yet to make a purchase, this could be your last chance to do so. As a reminder, the Great Deku Tree set pays homage to both Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Breath of...

The big picture: LEGO Zelda Great Deku Tree set being retired,... — could shake up the gaming landscape.

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Hayden Panettiere Recalls Unsupportive ‘Nashville’ Set & Former Team: “Plenty Of People Who Made The Choice To Not Protect Me”

Hayden Panettiere is recalling her time on Nashville, saying the set of the ABC musical drama was unsupportive and isolating. In a new interview with The Times U.K. tied to the release of her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, the child star also reflected on numerous negative e...

Deadline reports: Hayden Panettiere Recalls Unsupportive ‘Nashville’ Set & Former... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as U.K. Comes Last With One Point

Bulgaria’s Dara has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 516 points for her song “Banagaranga.” Israel’s Noam Bettan came second with 343 points for his track “Michelle” while Alexandra Căpitănescu, who was representing Romania with the song “Choke Me,” took home third pl...

Variety reports: Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as U.K.... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Bob Odenkirk Recalls Heart Attack on ‘Better Call Saul’ Set: ‘I Was Gone. I Turned Gray’

During a recent interview with The Times of London, Bob Odenkirk recalled his 2021 heart attack on the set of the hit drama series “Better Call Saul.” “I went down and Rhea [Seehorn] and Patrick [Fabian] grabbed me and they were screaming, but [the crew members who noticed] th...

Variety reports: Bob Odenkirk Recalls Heart Attack on ‘Better Call... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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‘The Beloved’ Review: Javier Bardem Stuns As A Director On The Verge In Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s Psychological Drama – Cannes Film Festival

Spain’s Rodrigo Sorogoyen has proven himself a master of the psychological thriller, whether the serial-killer kind (May God Save Us, 2016) the political kind (The Realm, 2018) or the true-crime kind (The Beasts, 2023). The Beloved, his first film in Competition at Cannes, is ...

The big picture: ‘The Beloved’ Review: Javier Bardem Stuns As A... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Bulgaria Comes Out of Nowhere to Win Eurovision, Israel Is Runner-Up

Dara's dance-hall thumper "Bangaranga" is the top point-getter as Bulgaria wins the contest for the first time. Noam Bettan's "Michelle" comes in second despite boycotts.

Why it matters: Bulgaria Comes Out of Nowhere to Win Eurovision,... reflects evolving audience tastes.

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Keir Starmer Watches ‘Eurovision’ as Rivals Invade Home in ‘SNL U.K.’: ‘Eurovision’ Is the ‘Only Show Left With Any Integrity’

The cold open of the season finale of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” on May 16 saw the residence of Britain’s Prime Minister invaded by rivals from his own party, as well as a former resident. It started with Wes Streeting (played by Jack Shep), the former health secretary, being ...

Why it matters: Keir Starmer Watches ‘Eurovision’ as Rivals Invade Home... signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Bulgaria’s Dara wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

Israel - whose controversial participation caused some countries to boycott - came in second place The post Bulgaria’s Dara wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest appeared first on NME.

The big picture: Bulgaria’s Dara wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest — taps into a cultural moment.

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James Bond Search: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Star Tom Francis Auditions to be Next 007 (EXCLUSIVE)

Tom Francis, best known for appearing opposite Nicole Scherzinger in Jamie Lloyd’s unconventional revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” may be ordering his martinis shaken, not stirred. The 26-year-old British actor, whose reputation rests primarily on his stage...

Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.

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Bulgaria Triumphs At Eurovision Song Contest For First Time In Nation’s History

Europe’s biggest music event has crowned a new victor. Bulgaria’s Dara triumphed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Saturday night in Vienna, Austria, with her catchy song “Bangaranga.” It is the first time Bulgaria has won the contest, sweeping the leader board with an im...

The big picture: Bulgaria Triumphs At Eurovision Song Contest For First... — signals where Hollywood is headed.

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U.S., Iran stall on Hormuz reopening as oil supplies tighten

Physical crude markets have also firmed again in recent days, offering a reminder of the wider supply tightness that’s hitting the global oil industry.

Why it matters: U.S., Iran stall on Hormuz reopening as oil... hints at where the money is moving.

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Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1793 on May 17

There's no need to lose your streak - here's the 'Wordle' answer for today The post Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1793 on May 17 appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Today’s Wordle answer and hints for #1793 on... taps into a cultural moment.

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‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 17

Here are hints, groups and answers for 'Connections' #1071 The post ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 17 appeared first on NME.

NME reports: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, May 17 — this is making waves across platforms.

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AI guardians: Bridging digital innovation and sustainability for cleaner water

Researchers have developed a new framework that uses artificial intelligence to monitor wastewater treatment in real time, ensuring environmental safety while maximizing resource recovery. This "twin transition" approach allows facilities to predict system health and optimize ...

Why it matters: AI guardians: Bridging digital innovation and sustainability for... challenges existing scientific assumptions.

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Ncuti Gatwa Roasts ‘Doctor Who’ Ratings In ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Opening Monologue

Ncuti Gatwa took a cheeky swipe at Doctor Who while on SNL UK hosting duties. The former Time Lord joked about the BBC sci-fi show’s ratings and plotlines during his Saturday Night Live UK opening monologue. Speaking from the SNL stage in London, Gatwa said: “I’ve had so many ...

Why it matters: Ncuti Gatwa Roasts ‘Doctor Who’ Ratings In ‘Saturday... may set a new benchmark for the genre.

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Nous Research Proposes Lighthouse Attention: A Training-Only Selection-Based Hierarchical Attention That Delivers 1.4–1.7× Pretraining Speedup at Long Context

Nous Research has published Lighthouse Attention, a selection-based hierarchical attention mechanism that wraps around standard scaled dot-product attention during pretraining and is removed afterward. Unlike prior methods such as NSA and HISA that pool only keys and values, L...

The big picture: Nous Research Proposes Lighthouse Attention: A Training-Only Selection-Based... — raises questions about AI's role.

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Harry Styles Electrifies Amsterdam on Opening Night of ‘Together Together’ Tour: Concert Review

Amsterdam, one of the more low-key of Europe’s great cities, is an unlikely place to launch a tour as hotly anticipated as Harry Styles’ long-awaited “Together Together” global trek — especially when he’s only performing shows in one city per continent for this entire year. Wa...

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

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Console Archives dev talks release plans and goals, wants to release over 800 games

Console Archives developer Hamster has spoken further about what’s planned going forward, including how many games we could ultimately see. Satoshi Hamada, the CEO and founder of Hamster Corporation, was talking about Console Archives in a recent Famitsu interview. He mentione...

Why it matters: Console Archives dev talks release plans and goals,... is generating hype in the community.

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Palestinian pseudo-stealth game Dreams on a Pillow paints a difficult, poetic picture in its first look at gameplay

Back in late 2024, Palestinian developer Rasheed Abueideh announced Dreams on a Pillow, a "pseudo-stealth adventure game." It's set during the Nakba, the 1948 ethnic cleansing that saw Israel violently displacing Palestinians and dispossessing their land and homes, serving as ...

The big picture: Palestinian pseudo-stealth game Dreams on a Pillow paints... — signals what players want next.

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A Flock Of Therouxs: Actual Louis Theroux Cameos In ‘SNL UK’ Sketch Roasting His Presenting Style

Louis Theroux proved he is not as thin-skinned as some of his Inside the Manosphere subjects by sending himself up on Saturday Night Live UK. The celebrated British documentary maker featured in a sketch roasting his presenting style, with a flock of Therouxs gathering in a ch...

Deadline reports: A Flock Of Therouxs: Actual Louis Theroux Cameos... — this could reshape the box office conversation.

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‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Adam Driver, Miles Teller, And Scarlett Johansson Find The Dark Side Of The American Dream In James Gray’s Riveting Crime Drama- Cannes Film Festival

James Gray’s new film, Paper Tiger, opens with the following quote from father of ancient Greek tragedy, Aeschylus (Agamemnon): “Let there be wealth without tears; enough for the wise man who will ask no further.” That is the ominous warning we are about to enter a world with ...

The big picture: ‘Paper Tiger’ Review: Adam Driver, Miles Teller, And... — is generating industry buzz.

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James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ Roars In Cannes World Premiere With 10-Minute Standing Ovation

James Gray’s sixth film at the Cannes Film Festival, Paper Tiger, drew a ten-minute standing ovation tonight in its world premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. Among those leading the applause were Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore and director Pawel Pawlikowski. A visibly-moved...

Why it matters: James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ Roars In Cannes World... could reshape the box office conversation.

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Consumers willing to pay more for lobster harvested with ropeless technology, study finds

U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for lobster harvested using ropeless fishing technology designed to reduce whale entanglement risks, according to new University of Maine research. A study led by Qiujie "Angie" Zheng, associate professor of business analytics in the Univ...

Phys.org reports: Consumers willing to pay more for lobster harvested... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Hidden small RNA in cholera bacterium helps determine whether it can infect humans

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have uncovered what gives Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera, the ability to colonize the human gut. The researchers found that a small RNA embedded within another gene controls where cholera thrives, a disc...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this opens new research frontiers.

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Microsoft rejects critical Azure vulnerability report, no CVE issued

A security researcher claims Microsoft quietly fixed an Azure Backup for AKS vulnerability after rejecting his report, and without issuing a CVE. Microsoft disputes the claim, telling BleepingComputer the behavior was expected and that "no product changes were made," despite t...

BleepingComputer reports: Microsoft rejects critical Azure vulnerability report, no CVE... — this should prompt a review of your own security.

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What new Google Messages features are rolling out [May 2026]

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google announcements, and devices we’ve checked, this is the current state of Messages....

Bottom line from 9to5Google: this is one to watch for the industry.

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Mixtape will be safe from a music licensing related delisting, ensured by its developer paying extra for the privilege

The first thought that probably arose for most people upon seeing Mixtape for the first time was probably something along the lines of, "that's a lot of licensed music, wonder how long it takes before it's delisted." Music licensing is notoriously a pain in the ass, and consid...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Mixtape will be safe from a music licensing... — this could shake up the gaming landscape.

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James Cameron wants to make next two ‘Avatar’ films “in half the time for two thirds of the cost”

The third entry 'Fire And Ash' was less successful than its predecessors, but still cleared $1.4billion globally The post James Cameron wants to make next two ‘Avatar’ films “in half the time for two thirds of the cost” appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: James Cameron wants to make next two ‘Avatar’... taps into a cultural moment.

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Pokemon Champions producer on how the team is deciding which Pokemon to include in the game and more

Pokemon Champions producer Masaaki Hoshino has shared a few comments about the game, including how the team is going about picking Pokemon. As previously mentioned, only select creatures were made available with the recent launch. Right now there’s around 200 – we have a compl...

Why it matters: Pokemon Champions producer on how the team is... reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.

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How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse

Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned. The price of energy, which instantly affects the cost of producing and transporting food, has risen sharply due to the closure of the Strait o...

Phys.org reports: How the world can avoid millions going hungry... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Cats Lock’ is a fun Mac app that solves cat keyboard spam

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. If you’re a beloved cat owner, you might often have your cat running across your...

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

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Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo

AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic.

The big picture: Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series... — could change how developers build software.

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Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark

A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort, after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, authorities said Saturday.

Phys.org reports: Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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Jack Schlossberg Says He Won’t “Ever Process” His Sister Tatiana’s Death: “She Was My Best Friend”

The 33-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy reflects on losing his sibling to cancer during his run for Congress for New York: "She wanted me to win, and I intend to honor her by doing just that," he told Vanity Fair.

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

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Asghar Farhadi Lives in Iran, but Won’t Make Movies There

Back in Cannes with Kieślowski-inspired "Parallel Tales," starring Isabelle Huppert and Vincent Cassel, the two-time Oscar winner ("A Separation," "The Salesman") explains his unwillingness to work in Iran.

Bottom line from IndieWire: this reflects evolving audience tastes.

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First outbursting hot subdwarf binary discovered

An international team of astronomers has utilized the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to investigate a binary system designated ZTF J0007+4804. As a result, they have found that ZTF J0007+4804 is the first hot subdwarf-white...

The big picture: First outbursting hot subdwarf binary discovered — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle suit over harm to students

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have settled the first lawsuit of its kind, alleging that social media addiction has cost public schools massive amounts of money, according to Bloomberg. The suit, filed by the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky, claims that social media ha...

The big picture: Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle suit over harm... — is one to watch for the industry.

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Kiefer Sutherland cancels US tour due to “very low ticket sales”

“I don’t think it’s fair to the people who have bought tickets, or the venues, to play to half empty houses" The post Kiefer Sutherland cancels US tour due to “very low ticket sales” appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Kiefer Sutherland cancels US tour due to “very... taps into a cultural moment.

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Sleepover is a cosmic horror visual novel about the last person on earth and the stranger who shows up at their front door

A concept that quite genuinely keeps me up at night is the idea of waking up one day and every other person on Earth disappearing. Couldn't possibly tell you where this fear of mine stems from, all I can say is that I would imagine such a reality to be a cosmically nightmarish...

Bottom line from Rock Paper Shotgun: this signals what players want next.

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Plasma treatment keeps cut flowers fresher for two weeks without chemicals

From long‑distance transport to chemical preservatives, most cut flowers come with a hidden environmental cost—something a new Griffith University experiment aims to rethink.

Phys.org reports: Plasma treatment keeps cut flowers fresher for two... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.

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Meet LiteLLM Agent Platform: A Kubernetes-Based, Self-Hosted Infrastructure Layer for Isolated Agent Sandboxes and Persistent Session Management in Production

Running AI agents in a local script is straightforward. Running them reliably in production across teams, across restarts, with isolated environments per context is a different problem entirely. BerriAI, the company behind the LiteLLM AI Gateway, is now open-sourcing a purpose...

MarkTechPost reports: Meet LiteLLM Agent Platform: A Kubernetes-Based, Self-Hosted Infrastructure... — this raises questions about AI's role.

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This Giant Hellboy Collection Includes Over 100 Comics Written And Illustrated By Mike Mignola

Mike Mignola is one of the most celebrated modern comic writers and illustrators, best known for creating Dark Horse's iconic demonic paranormal investigator, Hellboy, and the rest of the B.P.R.D. (Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense) extended universe. His dark and imag...

Bottom line from GameSpot: this is generating hype in the community.

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Fence off a free-spirited horse that can't stop eating grass in the daily puzzle game enclose.horse

There is a horse in the middle of the field. It wants to escape, run free, to graze upon the grass where it thinks it is greener. The horse knows not of the dangers of the outside world, for it is simply a horse. So what must we do? We must put up enclosures to form a pasture ...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: Fence off a free-spirited horse that can't stop... — this signals what players want next.

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Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Why it matters: Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning could reshape the global order.

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Common cancer protein may be therapeutic target, study finds

A protein doctors routinely use to measure how aggressively tumors are growing may also help prevent the chromosome errors that drive cancer, new research by academics at Brunel University of London suggests.

Phys.org reports: Common cancer protein may be therapeutic target, study... — this opens new research frontiers.

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Anthrax announce first album in 10 years, ‘Cursum Perficio’, and share monstrous single ‘It’s For The Kids’

Scott Ian said the new song "represents all the best parts of Anthrax in a very angry four-minute package" The post Anthrax announce first album in 10 years, ‘Cursum Perficio’, and share monstrous single ‘It’s For The Kids’ appeared first on NME.

Why it matters: Anthrax announce first album in 10 years, ‘Cursum... could define this era of music.

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Apple Watch Series 12: Here’s what we know so far

As is the case every year, this September – Apple will be unveiling its next-generation Apple Watch model. Apple Watch Series 12 will likely carry on the same design language as the Apple Watch Series 11, but with a few changes. Let’s dive in. more…

9to5Mac reports: Apple Watch Series 12: Here’s what we know... — this may redefine how we interact with devices.

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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that support GameShare

Tying in with the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a complete list of games that support GameShare. We’ll be updating this post over time as well. GameShare is brand new for Nintendo Switch 2. With the feature, select titles allow you to play with others even if...

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

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For its 24th anniversary, Final Fantasy 11 is getting a free trial upgrade that lets you play it for as long as you like

Final Fantasy 11 is the MMO that just keeps on ticking. It's the game's 24th anniversary today, which still isn't old enough to make it the longest running MMO, but does make it old enough for those of you that played it when it came out to have grandkids. The game isn't just ...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports: For its 24th anniversary, Final Fantasy 11 is... — this may set a new standard for the genre.

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Why some water fleas suddenly grow helmets: Key receptors reveal how predator warnings trigger defense

Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas, are tiny crustaceans that live in freshwater ponds and lakes. When they sense predators in their surroundings, these small organisms can swiftly move away or adapt their body shape, for instance becoming rounder and forming large helmets...

Bottom line from Phys.org: this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.

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If AI can translate instantly, why learn another language?

From live speech translation in video calls to auto-dubbing on TikTok, the technology to dissolve language barriers has arrived. Real-time translation powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded in everyday life.

Why it matters: If AI can translate instantly, why learn another... advances our understanding of the world.

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How to remove your personal data from the internet (and why you can’t afford to wait)

Data brokers make a living by selling your personal information for profit. Your phone number, email, home address, and Social Security number could be packaged and sold to spammers, scammers, and identity thieves right now. Your privacy loss is their gain. Apple’s privacy ...

Why it matters: How to remove your personal data from the... may redefine how we interact with devices.

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Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck

After Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII, it's trying to clarify how the feature works. The company says it doesn't edit photos, but makes suggestions based on lighting, depth, and subject. Point the camera a...

The big picture: Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera... — is one to watch for the industry.

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