In this week's Country Update lead story, songwriters break down deceit in their lyrics.
Billboard reports: Three Chords And The Truth About Lies In... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready, including titles like Aeon’s End, Runic Curse, Quest of Wizard, HOOK, Slay the Spire, Inbetween Land (Full), Thimbleweed Park, The Wild Case Adventure (Full), and more. Dive into the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fo...
9to5Google reports: Mid-week Android game and app deals: Aeon’s End,... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
British girl group FLO discuss their upcoming second album Therapy at the Club, sharing how the project reflects their growth and more hands-on creative process. The group highlights key tracks including “Floating” and “Leak It,” opens up about honesty and vulnerability in son...
Billboard reports: FLO Explain Why Their Second Album Is Called... — this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Robots apparently don't need to be bipedal to be caught up in the FCC's new foreign-made robot ban.
The big picture: The US government's robot ban also includes vacuums — could change how developers build software.
U2 frontman often participated in the Christmas Eve Busk, which Hansard organized in Dublin
Rolling Stone reports: Bono Remembers ‘Voice of the Streets’ Glen Hansard — this taps into a cultural moment.
In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants.
The big picture: Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I.... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Sen. John Cornyn says the DOJ has failed to satisfy his concerns about a deal to shield President Donald Trump and others from IRS tax audits.
The big picture: Todd Blanche attorney general nomination on edge as... — signals changing business strategies.
Waymo paused highway operations in May after several robotaxis drove into sections that were closed for construction.
Engadget reports: Waymos are starting to run on freeways again — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Another way to think about the whole thing is to picture a bear at a campsite. (Really, we are going there.)
TechCrunch reports: The Hugging Face AI break-in, as told through... — this signals a shift in how we use technology.
Are free streaming services that bad? I swapped my paid subscriptions for free ones to see.
ZDNet reports: I replaced my paid streaming apps with free... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Lynette Howell Taylor has been re-elected to a second term as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars. The news Wednesday comes as AMPAS’ board of governors revealed election results for president and officer positions f...
Deadline reports: Movie Academy Re-Elects Lynette Howell Taylor As President — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
New research from the University of Cambridge offers an easy and readily available solution using AI and satellite data. In a paper published in the journal Science of Remote Sensing, researchers used embeddings by Tessera, a geospatial foundation model, to successfully map tr...
Why it matters: A faster, cheaper way to map the world's... opens new research frontiers.
New research conducted using airborne laser scanning reveals that a multicultural civilization that flourished in southwestern Amazonia between 600 BCE and 850 CE was home to millions of people. Spanning roughly 183,000 square kilometers (71,000 square miles), the Aquiry civil...
The big picture: An ancient civilization of millions once flourished in... — opens new research frontiers.
With the Hollywood icon's camp network for sick children opening its first venue in the U.K., his youngest child opens up about the impact of her legendary father's philanthropic behemoth: "Over all these years, I've incorporated [his] vision into who I am. It's really been a ...
The big picture: Paul Newman’s Daughter Clea on the Charity He... — is generating industry buzz.
New details from OpenAI reveal its rogue AI agent breached more accounts and used more third-party infrastructure than initially disclosed.
The big picture: The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was worse than we... — is one to watch for the industry.
Senator Rand Paul said the committee he leads would vote next week on whether to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress.
The big picture: Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Refusing to Answer Questions... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
The singer gave three tracks from upcoming solo album ‘Thrasher’ their first live outings The post Watch Brandon Flowers debut new songs, air Killers classics and perform with Lucy Dacus and Nathaniel Rateliff at Newport Folk Festival appeared first on NME.
The big picture: Watch Brandon Flowers debut new songs, air Killers... — could define this era of music.
The upcoming Special Edition of Rubber Soul has a Lennon demo called “Little Girl” that basically no one knew about
Why it matters: Surprise: The Beatles Have a 1965 John Lennon... could define this era of music.
Remembering the street-busking balladeer turned folk-rock star, whose artistic journey never stopped
Rolling Stone reports: Glen Hansard’s Greatest Subject Was Life Itself — this taps into a cultural moment.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is meeting with a range of senior Trump administration officials, lawmakers and economists.
CNBC reports: Sam Altman to meet with White House's Wiles... — this may shift market dynamics.
Ex-FBI Director James Comey says he's the subject of vindictive prosecution for posting on Instagram a photo of seashells forming the numbers "8647."
Why it matters: Secret Service 'illegally' surveilled Comey in Trump ‘8647’... may shift market dynamics.
Whether this is good news or bad news is a matter of individual perspective.
Why it matters: Steam Machine reservation queue should be caught up... may set a new standard for the genre.
The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
BBC Business reports: US interest rates held for fifth time in... — this signals changing business strategies.
Three terms now compete for the same line in AI engineering job descriptions. Prompt engineering is the established one. Loop engineering entered the AI vocabulary in late 2025 and dominated developer discussion through June 2026. Graph engineering followed roughly six weeks l...
Bottom line from MarkTechPost: this highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
EXCLUSIVE: The Bruin Theater in the Westwood neighborhood of L.A. is coming back with a hopeful re-opening of mid-October thanks to Toronto, Canada based exhibitor Rui Pereira. Pereira recently signed a lease with the Martyn Skouras family (descendants of Spyros Panagiotis Sko...
Why it matters: The Westwood Bruin Theater Eyes Mid-October Re-Opening As... could reshape the box office conversation.
We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.
ZDNet reports: ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Yuri!!! on Ice" by streaming the entire series as one continuous YouTube marathon via Crunchyroll.
Bottom line from Mashable: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
Investors are looking to see if Microsoft follows Alphabet in raising its capital spending plans
Why it matters: Microsoft is set to report earnings after the... signals changing business strategies.
Starting today, Runna subscribers can use the new Adapt for Heat feature, which automatically adjusts pace targets based on local heat and humidity. Here are the details.
The big picture: Runna now automatically adapts training paces based on... — could change how developers build software.
Resolving a long-standing problem in semiconductor physics and optoelectronics, a team of researchers from Skoltech—a VEB.RF group institution—and their colleagues from ITMO University and HSE University have for the first time demonstrated direct electrical pumping of a polar...
The big picture: First electrically pumped perovskite polariton laser diode solves... — advances our understanding of the world.
Towering explosions, flowing bright red lava and heroic scientists battling to save communities at risk have become the defining image of volcanoes in popular culture, from disaster films to epic blockbusters. New University of Bristol–led research has found these cinematic po...
Phys.org reports: Hollywood films distort real volcanic eruptions, study finds — this opens new research frontiers.
Lombardy are helping foster Music City's indie scene with irreverent songs and an unpredictable live show
Why it matters: Why This Nashville Indie-Rock Band Is Singing About... taps into a cultural moment.
February 27: Announced today, Amata Games and Noto Muteki are working together on a new Nintendo Switch 2 version of Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau. Fans can pick up the game later in 2026. Kinki Spiritual Affairs Bureau is a Japanese-style horror third-person shooter. On Nint...
Bottom line from Nintendo Everything: this is generating hype in the community.
The fuzzy and layered single is the band's first new music since 2023. Blonde Redhead Unveil New Song “Blood Spilled”: Stream Travis Bland
Why it matters: Blonde Redhead Unveil New Song “Blood Spilled”: Stream reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Bottom line from CNBC: this may shift market dynamics.
When Saudi Arabia's leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts is finalized, the newly private company won't have to release any financial documents to the public. In the meantime, EA's latest financial disclosure has revealed that CEO Andrew Wilson received a massive $30 million inc...
Why it matters: EA CEO Got A Huge Pay Increase While... could shake up the gaming landscape.
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Bowman, Ron Perlman And Esai Morales are set to star in thriller Live 2 Die. Victor Rios is directing the pic from a script by Jason Zimmatore. The film follows Detective Jack Graves, Dr. Eduardo “Lalo” Gonzalez, and investigative journalist Penny Jaramillo who...
The big picture: Josh Bowman, Ron Perlman And Esai Morales To... — could reshape the box office conversation.
The head of Cinema United is reiterating the lobbying organization’s opposition to Paramount Skydance’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as the group’s support of litigation filed by state Attorneys General that has put the deal on hold. In a letter to theater owners...
Variety reports: Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary Blasts Paramount Warner... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Since their discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in 2022, little red dots (LRDs) have been the subject of great interest to astronomers. Understanding the nature of these extremely distant, compact red sources has been a puzzling scientific endeavor.
Why it matters: Little red dots may mark temporary black hole... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Curious if you should get Dyson’s new 2026 stick vacuums or stick to the older ones? I tested five models, old and new, to find out for you.
Bottom line from Wired: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
The surprise gig marked the first time the two acts performed the collab single live together. Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Perform “Hive Mind” at Brooklyn Skatepark: Watch Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Perform “Hive Mind”... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Oil rose sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.
The big picture: Brent oil jumps back above $90 after Trump... — reflects a broader economic trend.
The Mountain Goats, Warren Ellis, Chris O’Dowd, and many others also paid tribute to the late Irish musician and Once star
Pitchfork reports: Bono, Bruce Springsteen, and Cat Power Remember Glen... — this could define this era of music.
Jason Cloth, a financier with executive producer credits on “Joker,” “Babylon,” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted in Chicago on allegations that he ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme. Cloth, 60, faces seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly lying to investors abou...
The big picture: Jason Cloth, ‘Babylon’ and ‘Joker’ Financier, Indicted in... — reflects evolving audience tastes.
More great soccer is on the schedule with the 2026 MLS All-Star Game happening tonight in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here’s how to livestream the game from home
Bottom line from Rolling Stone: this shows where the music business is headed.
The four-day broadcast will feature Charli xcx, Tate McRae, Lorde, The xx, Olivia Dean, The Smashing Pumpkins, and loads more. Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Lineup for Hulu and Disney+ Revealed Alex Krinsky
The big picture: Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Lineup for Hulu and Disney+... — taps into a cultural moment.
The popular AI platform is used by developers to share access to their AI models and demo apps.
CNET reports: Hugging Face Users Easily Created and Shared Abusive... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Plants need nitrogen fertilizers, which are usually ammonia-based. Ammonia is therefore one of the most important chemical products. However, its production is currently extremely energy-intensive. An international team from TU Wien and Soochow University in China has develope...
Phys.org reports: Gold-MXene catalyst converts nitrate to ammonia using sunlight... — this opens new research frontiers.
For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does it actually work? A new report from the University of Georgia s...
Phys.org reports: Does court-ordered community service work? — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Lynette Howell Taylor has been reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning a second consecutive term as the organization moves toward its 100th anniversary. Also elected to the 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board are: Lesley Barber (M...
Bottom line from Variety: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The 47-year-old, who hails from Liverpool, England, is the 37th person to hold the office.
Why it matters: Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected President of Film Academy signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Two more familiar faces will be joining Season 2 of Brad Ingelsby’s acclaimed HBO crime drama Task. Martha Plimpton and Silvia Dionicio will return to reprise their roles from Season 1, joining previously announced Season 1 star Mark Ruffalo. Plimpton portrays Kathl...
Why it matters: Martha Plimpton & Silvia Dionicio To Return For... signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Madeline Brewer, Emory Cohen and Nicholas Alexander Chavez are joining Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner in Paramount’s remake of the supernatural thriller Possession. Paul Dano and Diego Calva are also on board to join the cast. Parker Finn is directing from a scr...
Deadline reports: Madeline Brewer, Emory Cohen and Nicholas Alexander Chavez... — this is generating industry buzz.
As back-to-school season gets underway, more Americans now say they support keeping students away from their phones throughout the entire school day.
Why it matters: Support for school cellphone bans reaches new high,... reshapes the tech landscape.
Cooper Hoffman plays the star's muse in 'I Want Your Sex,' the new erotic comedy from filmmaker Gregg Araki.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Olivia Wilde Celebrates Audiences “Breaking Out of Their... — this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
Despite increasing support for a rate increase, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to leave the federal funds rate in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
The fan-favorite Islander appeared on season 7 of the popular Peacock reality series and more recently on ‘Love Island: Beyond The Villa.’
Hollywood Reporter reports: ‘Love Island USA’ Cast Member TJ Palma Signs... — this could reshape the box office conversation.
World of Warcraft Classic's Hardcore servers are hard enough without having to worry about ambushes from underground, but that's exactly what's happening to unsuspecting low-level players in the game's Stonetalon Mountains zone. The recent patch 1.15.9 introduced various q...
Why it matters: WoW Classic Hardcore Players Are Being Terrorized By... is generating hype in the community.
Outer Banks will soon come to a close. The Netflix action adventure series, which debuted with its first season during peak COVID pandemic in 2020, has its fifth and final season on the way. For everything we know about Outer Banks Season 5, read below: When does Outer Banks S...
Bottom line from Deadline: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Andon Labs' latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ever.
Bottom line from TechCrunch: this could change how developers build software.
Filming on the show, based on the author's 12-book series about a sports agent, began this week.
Hollywood Reporter reports: Harlan Coben on Bringing ‘Myron Bolitar’ to Netflix:... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
EXCLUSIVE: Legendary comedian Richard Pryor may soon be getting the film treatment, as Latigo Films and Inaugural Entertainment have acquired rights to Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me, a recently published Simon & Schuster memoir from Pryor’s daughter...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
BBC World reports: Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay... — this affects international relations.
The Ozzy-themed attractions will open August 28th in Orlando and September 3rd in Hollywood. Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness to Debut at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights Langdon Hickman
Consequence of Sound reports: Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness to Debut at... — this taps into a cultural moment.
Most electronic memory storage devices require the ability to trap large numbers of electrons for each bit of memory. In an ideal world, however, it would take only one electron. This would reduce space requirements and power consumption for devices. Now, a team in China has r...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a relatively low monthly payment. The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the one- to three-year lease, and i...
Why it matters: What’s the catch with the Apple Upgrade program? signals a shift in how we use technology.
As materials become thinner—now reaching the thickness of single atoms—it has become increasingly difficult to create sufficiently large sheets and transfer them without cracking them into tiny flakes. Recent work by a broad Amsterdam-based team of scientists, published in the...
The big picture: Kitchen cling film helps build centimeter-scale ultrathin electronics... — could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University's Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center have identified how hurricane flooding can affect health long after a storm. In research published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, the ...
Why it matters: Researchers find factors that cause respiratory impacts after... adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Google released Lyria 3.5, its new music generation model, and built it into Google Flow Music. The model generates tracks between 30 seconds and 3 minutes long. A new feature called "Selective Section Painting" lets users edit specific sections of a track. Google still hasn't...
Bottom line from The Decoder: this pushes the boundary of what machines can do.
Joe Miñoso is leaving “Chicago Fire” after 15 seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The actor has played firefighter Joe Cruz on the NBC drama series since Season 1. He will appear in a handful of episodes in the show’s upcoming 15th season to wrap up his character arc. Miños...
Bottom line from Variety: this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Netflix has announced an exciting new rotation of movies and series for this August, including a variety of horror and crime projects to prepare viewers for the upcoming fall season. The “Chucky” franchise will kick off the slew of horror movies arriving this month, including ...
Variety reports: What’s Coming to Netflix in August 2026 — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
"Yeah, that took it a little far, I thought," the country star joked of the 1994 incident.
The big picture: Trace Adkins Explains Why He Forgives His Ex-Wife... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
The late French producer worked with Abel Tesfaye on a version of ‘Odd Look’ in 2013 The post Kavinsky told NME how another collab with The Weeknd could have been on the way “soon” appeared first on NME.
Bottom line from NME: this reflects the changing sound of the industry.
macOS 27, also known as Golden Gate, is coming this fall with a variety of improvements for the Mac. Here are five new macOS Golden Gate features I’ve been loving so far.
9to5Mac reports: macOS 27 adds five new Mac features I’ve... — this could change how developers build software.
Tom Holland was ready to guest-host Saturday Night Live amid his press tour for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but the timing didn’t work out. The actor recently revealed that he is “petrified” of hosting the NBC late-night sketch show because of his dyslexia and the need to read ...
Why it matters: Tom Holland Was Finally Ready To Host ‘SNL’... could reshape the box office conversation.
Firehouse 51 is losing a veteran firefighter. Joe Miñoso, who has been on Chicago Fire since Season 1, is departing the NBC drama series from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television. He is set to appear in a handful of episodes at the start of the upcoming 15th season to w...
Why it matters: ‘Chicago Fire’ Original Cast Member Joe Miñoso Leaving... is generating industry buzz.
Moving your data to Claude is easier than you might think. This step-by-step guide will get you switched over right away.
Bottom line from Engadget: this signals a shift in how we use technology.
I watched a new tool try to get around the model safeguards of four major frontier companies. You might be surprised by how they performed.
Bottom line from Wired: this is one to watch for the industry.
The shows come as part of their ongoing "Rise of Rock" tour featuring new drummer Mike Mangini. Godsmack Add Run of October US Shows to 2026 Tour Langdon Hickman
The big picture: Godsmack Add Run of October US Shows to... — is making waves across platforms.
EXCLUSIVE: Untamed Artists LA has signed writer-director Alex Hanno for management. Hanno is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker whose work includes the upcoming psychological thriller Bravado, which he co-wrote and directed; the apocalyptic thriller A Social Contract, starring Sean...
Bottom line from Deadline: this could reshape the box office conversation.
With the new Google Home Speaker hitting store shelves, you may wonder if the Sonos Era 100 is still the best choice.
The big picture: Google Home vs. Sonos Era 100: I used... — may redefine how we interact with devices.
The FTC sued Hims & Hers over alleged health data sharing with Meta and Snap, billing practices and subscription cancellations.
Bottom line from CNBC: this could affect investors and consumers alike.
Scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and Oxford have developed a promising new way to kill antibiotic-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes gonorrhea, using a targeted therapy that is activated at the bacterial surface while minimizing da...
Why it matters: Gonorrhea's own enzyme triggers therapy against multidrug-resistant strains... opens new research frontiers.
For communities across the Western Cape, cut-off low weather systems are a familiar threat. They can dump torrents of rain in a matter of hours, flooding roads, damaging homes and infrastructure, and, in the worst cases, causing loss of life. What scientists have long wanted t...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
I've tested the best smartwatches, including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Here's how to choose the right one.
Why it matters: The best smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and... reshapes the tech landscape.
The Puerto Rican artist has a total of 20 titles that have reached the milestone.
The big picture: All of Bad Bunny’s Music Videos With 1... — shows where the music business is headed.
In an interview with our friend Joanna Stern on her YouTube channel, OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company is working on a "family of devices" for interacting with its AI models. However, Brockman didn't confirm reports that one of those devices is a smart speaker Op...
Why it matters: OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of... may redefine how we interact with devices.
When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the United States, the headlines were all about humanoids. But spying doesn't require legs - and neither does the FCC's robot ban. The robot ban will sweep up robot v...
Bottom line from The Verge: this may redefine how we interact with devices.
This marks Bad Bunny's 20th video to enter the Billion Views Club.
Billboard reports: Arcángel & Bad Bunny’s ‘Me Acostumbré’ Surpasses 1... — this is making waves across platforms.
He tramples things without intending to. He was created by us. He never permanently goes away. In recent years, metaphorical representations of Donald Trump as the Japanese kaiju Godzilla have become common. Now, a paper published in De Gruyter Brill's The Forum argues that th...
Phys.org reports: What Godzilla can teach us about Donald Trump — this opens new research frontiers.
Why do humans keep pets? A new international study suggests that some of the behavioral foundations of human-animal companionship may have much deeper evolutionary roots than previously thought.
Phys.org reports: Monkey friendships with dogs, deer and even pigs... — this adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
Ruby on Rails has released fixes for a critical Active Storage vulnerability that could let unauthenticated attackers read arbitrary files from application servers through crafted image uploads. Tracked as CVE-2026-66066 (CVSS score: 9.5), the flaw can expose the Rails proces...
Why it matters: Critical Rails Flaw Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers Read... is a wake-up call for digital security.
The rapper is suing Brian K. Newland, one of seven officers who sued him for defamation and invasion of privacy. Afroman Sues Ohio Police Officer After Winning Defamation Lawsuit Eddie Fu
Bottom line from Consequence of Sound: this is making waves across platforms.
Microsoft has confirmed that you should've been able to play your discs offline during the Xbox outage yesterday. The company has identified an issue with entitlement checks that prevented the correct ones from loading during the outage, breaking intended functionality.
Tom's Hardware reports: Microsoft says physical discs should not have stopped... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
After Shrek was added to a popular soccer game, everyone's favorite green ogre is now in Ubisoft's fighting game Brawlhalla. Shrek is popping up all over the place this year to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film that won the first-ever Academy Award for Best ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this could shake up the gaming landscape.
A new study on how rising temperatures will affect rice production in Science Advances compares 214 observations from field-warming experiments with seven crop models, revealing modeled estimates for yield reductions from 1°C of global warming were roughly half those of the re...
Phys.org reports: Global warming threatens rice harvests more than crop... — this advances our understanding of the world.
Forest trees growing in air containing higher levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) radically change the way they "cycle" nitrogen, a key plant nutrient, with implications for forests as a nature-based climate solution.
The big picture: Trees and microbes team up to improve nitrogen... — challenges existing scientific assumptions.
Scientists from China, Europe and the U.S., including Dr. Stephan Spiekman, a paleontologist at the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart and the University of Hohenheim, have described a fossil of the long-necked marine reptile Austronaga minuta from China. Although this ...
Phys.org reports: Unique fossil reveals the internal organs of a... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Extreme urban flooding is a growing challenge under climate change, threatening residents, infrastructure and urban systems. However, traditional emergency planning often relies on static population data and fixed facilities, failing to capture how people move during disasters.
The big picture: Smarter flood planning could protect millions as cities... — opens new research frontiers.
People described as "problematic" internet users report higher stress, worse mood and greater neglect of other activities than those who surf the web sparingly, according to a study published in PLOS One by Silke M. Müller from the University Hospital Essen, Germany, and colle...
The big picture: Problematic internet users are crabbier, more stressed and... — opens new research frontiers.
For decades, scientists have largely relied on painstaking trial and error to coax proteins into crystalline forms. Crystallization enables scientists to determine the molecular structures of proteins, which can provide a blueprint for designing drugs, engineering enzymes and ...
Phys.org reports: Flexible DNA directs proteins into atomically ordered crystals,... — this challenges existing scientific assumptions.
It is a mystery that has puzzled scientists for years. How can the world's only winged mammals carry viruses that cause severe disease while rarely becoming seriously ill themselves?
Phys.org reports: Two antibody gene systems may help explain vesper... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Ex-captive elephants released into the wild adapt well to wild environments, according to a study published July 29, 2026, in the journal PLOS One by Tenisha Roos and Tamara Eggeling of the Elephant Reintegration Trust of South Africa and colleagues.
Why it matters: Five-year study finds rewilded elephants develop successful coping... opens new research frontiers.
“The Daily Show” blew out the candles on 30 years this month, and to celebrate, the Comedy Central talk series is putting out a three-episode podcast series titled “30 F#@king Years: The Daily Show Remembers.” The limited audio series is hosted by the News Team — that’s Jordan...
Bottom line from Variety: this may set a new benchmark for the genre.
EXCLUSIVE: ZQ Entertainment, Hitman feature franchise producer Prime Universe Films, and Longevity Pictures have taken the exclusive motion picture and television rights to indie video game developer, Dual Effect’s survival horror franchise Tormented Souls. ZQ is financing the...
Deadline reports: ‘Tormented Souls’: ZQ Entertainment, Prime Universe & Longevity... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The filmmaker who would go on to write "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull" and direct "American Gigolo," "Mishima," and "First Reformed" looks back on a collaboration with Brian De Palma that generated early success for both men — and a permanent rift.
Why it matters: Paul Schrader on the 50-Year-Old ‘Obsession’ That Broke... could reshape the box office conversation.
A stunningly intact marine reptile named Austronaga minuta that lived around 245 million years ago may have looked like a miniature version of more famous later ocean predators, like plesiosaurs
New Scientist reports: Spectacular fossil preserves internal organs of ancient marine... — this opens new research frontiers.
NASA launched the Swift Boost mission earlier this month to try and save one of its aging science observatories, but the rescue spacecraft is now experiencing control issues.
Why it matters: NASA launched this spacecraft to save a satellite.... could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The celebrated author weighs in on Christopher Nolan's film: “No reason why Nolan, or anyone else, should not re-imagine/re-envision a classical hero.”
Hollywood Reporter reports: Joyce Carol Oates Defends ‘Odyssey’ Against Translator’s Viral... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
Why it matters: Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense... demands attention beyond borders.
The belief is strong, so strong that Apple TV+’s smash hit comedy series Ted Lasso is officially back on the pitch for a fourth season. Rumors and buzz around a fourth season began with Deadline’s exclusive report about Warner Bros’ Television’s initial pick up options on thre...
Bottom line from Deadline: this signals where Hollywood is headed.
Health-ISAC, a cybersecurity information-sharing organization for the health sector, is warning healthcare and medical technology organizations of an observed increase in successful attacks by ShinyHunters. [...]
BleepingComputer reports: Health-ISAC warns of rising ShinyHunters data theft attacks... — this should prompt a review of your own security.
Waymo robotaxis are now using freeways in Phoenix with more cities to follow in the coming days.
TechCrunch reports: Waymo robotaxis are starting to return to freeways — this could change how developers build software.
When it comes to retirement income, diversifying with partial annuities may help make nest eggs last, new research finds.
The big picture: Does the 4% retirement rule still work? New... — signals changing business strategies.
British singer and songwriter will release her second studio album I Think I Spoke Too Soon on Oct. 16
Why it matters: Rachel Chinouriri Is ‘One Song Away From Crying’... could define this era of music.
Even as broader tech names and momentum plays have faltered, Apple has hit new all-time highs.
Why it matters: Apple shares just hit a record. Here's how... may shift market dynamics.
Following KPMG, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young, GPTZero has now found fabricated sources and false claims in four PwC Middle East reports. One governance report scored 84 percent AI-generated and promoted a PwC product with unverified customer references. All Big Four firms are n...
Why it matters: PwC has allegedly published AI-generated reports containing false... highlights the rapid pace of AI adoption.
Dark Reading walks through the many twists and turns in the bizarre story of how OpenAI's agent AI system broke out of its sandbox and decided to target Hugging Face, and what CISOs should be aware of.
The big picture: Who's Liable When AI Agents Escape? Hugging Face... — highlights growing cyber threats.
The legendary heavy metal icon passed away last year, but Universal will open 'Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness' houses in California and Orlando in the coming weeks in his honor.
Hollywood Reporter reports: The Late Ozzy Osbourne Is Getting a Haunted... — this reflects evolving audience tastes.
Hint is an app that uses AI to help you keep your house in order, and Martha Stewart co-founded it.
The big picture: Martha Stewart is the face of Hint, an... — signals a shift in how we use technology.
Jumanji is rolling the dice for one last adventure, and ahead of its release later this year, you can check out the new trailer for the upcoming film. Once again featuring the familiar quartet of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillian, and Jack Black as the film series' ...
Bottom line from GameSpot: this reflects the evolution of interactive entertainment.
The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters.
TechCrunch reports: US government bans new foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs,... — this reshapes the tech landscape.
Extant and ancient cephalopods—including octopuses, squids, extinct ammonites, cuttlefish and nautiluses—have all had to solve the problem of buoyancy, whether they have hard external shells or not.
Phys.org reports: Early Cambrian fossil uncovers key buoyancy structure at... — this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University suggests the overall climate picture is more complicated. In a study of human-made marshes along the Bay of ...
Bottom line from Phys.org: this could lead to real-world breakthroughs.
The 48-date run includes a Wembley Arena show and two homecoming gigs in Liverpool The post EsDeeKid announces massive 2026 ‘Council House Rat’ world tour across UK, Europe and North America appeared first on NME.
The big picture: EsDeeKid announces massive 2026 ‘Council House Rat’ world... — reflects the changing sound of the industry.
Dark Reading Confidential Episode 20: Expert Rich Mogull reflects on lessons cyber teams should pull from the OpenAI agent's attack on Hugging Face.
Why it matters: Hugging Face Hack Lessons for Cyber Defenders exposes vulnerabilities that affect millions.
As NASA's Curiosity rover recently began climbing a Martian valley nicknamed "Valle Grande," it sent back images that were a familiar sight to mission scientists: honeycomb-like textures called polygonal fractures, each about 1.5–3 inches (4–8 centimeters) across. The mission ...
Why it matters: Curiosity Mars rover discovers field of honeycomb textures adds a piece to a much larger puzzle.
If it's extra hot or humid where you are, the Runna app will adjust your workouts accordingly.
The big picture: Runna's new coaching feature will adjust your workout... — reshapes the tech landscape.
T-Mobile is making it more affordable to cut ties with traditional internet providers. For a limited time, new customers who sign up for any T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan can receive their first month of service on T-Mobile1, plus up to $200 back through a virtual prepaid car...
Variety reports: T-Mobile’s Home Internet Deals Include $200 Cash-Back Credit... — this signals where Hollywood is headed.
The timeline, models involved, and other juicy details are starting to become more clear—nearly 20 days after the attack began.
The big picture: Hugging Face drops in-depth hack report, while OpenAI... — may shift market dynamics.
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