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Featured Podcasts Hard Fork: ‘The Daily’ and ‘The Opinions’: How A.I. Is Changing Loneliness and Taste The future is already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Subscribe to Hard Fork. The Upstarts Podcast: Writer’s May Habib: Building AI Tools For Corporate ‘Normal People’ The Labs Leave Behind Veteran tech reporter Alex Konrad sits down with breakout entrepreneurs taking on the status quo to shake up their fields in AI, design, nuclear energy, space, and more. Subscribe to The Upstarts Podcast. The Nick, Dick…

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Today’s Featured Book Deals $2.99The Secret History by Donna TarttGet This Deal $1.99The Vegetarian by Han KangGet This Deal $2.99Before I Let Go by Kennedy RyanGet This Deal $2.99A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasGet This Deal $2.99Seven Days in June by Tia WilliamsGet This Deal $11.99The Naturals Collection by Jennifer Lynn BarnesGet This Deal $1.99Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher MurrayGet This Deal $1.99My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa MoshfeghGet This Deal $1.99Strange Pictures by Uketsu, Jim RionGet This Deal $2.99Big Swiss by Jen BeaginGet This Deal $1.99A Deadly Education by Naomi NovikGet This Deal…

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ABC Monica Stevens (Bridget Regan) takes the car ride from hell in “The Rookie” Season 8. Intending to leave the city, she gets into a vehicle expecting to be driven to the airport, only to learn that the driver is an assassin. Creator Alexi Hawley believes the character needed to die, hence the decision to write her out of ABC’s beloved procedural series. “It felt like it was time. Ultimately, it felt like she’d escaped a lot of things,” Hawley told TVInsider. “And I never like to just tread water or…

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It’s a new DC Universe, but the results with critics look pretty much the same.The current regime at DC Studios released their second film this week: Supergirl directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock as the Woman of Tomorrow. It may still be a box-office hit, but it has not fared all that well with critics. As of this writing, it currently sits at a rotten rating of 57 on the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. That’s based on reviews from over 230 critics listed on the site.That’s a stark comedown from the first new DC Universe movie, last summer’s Superman written…

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Larry David definitely knows a lot of funny people, a fact confirmed by the enormous cast of guest stars who have come together for Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, David’s irreverent celebration of American history executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama. The HBO comedy series has already announced 27 actors who will be portraying various historical figures during the show’s seven-episode run, and that’s just a fraction of the surprises in store. The limited series, co-written and directed by David’s longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer, consists of sketches that cover key moments from the past of this great…

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Emma Corrin is a Brit vacationing in glamorous Portofino, and I’m an American working from my L.A. office, but we have one thing in common: We’re wearing the exact same shoes. I’ve been wearing Vans Authentic Sneakers ($60) since middle school, and I’ll never tire of them—I even have sepia-toned Instagram proof from 2013 in case you doubted my loyalty. Headquartered in Orange County, Vans is a SoCal staple through and through, but as Corrin just demonstrated, they’re also ideal for a Euro summer spent navigating Italian cobblestone streets, traversing steep cliffside stairways, and generally walking ten times more than…

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Amazon Prime Day hits different in 2026, even if it is the last day of the week-long event. Prime Day is often a moment to pick up a big-ticket item—and there are great Amazon Prime Day TV Deals, Prime Day Apple Deals, and Prime Day Tech Deals aplenty for those in need of a serious life upgrade.But honestly, this year has been a bear for most people I know. I’m shopping on a budget. That’s why I’ve assembled these great Amazon Prime Day Deals under $100. Each is a chance to pick up a necessity, a level-up, or a little…

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The Realm of Ruin by Carson Zan Hughes “Carson Zan Hughes writes with the enthusiasm of someone who has loved fantasy his whole life and the craft of someone who has worked hard to do it justice.” The Realm of Ruin by Carson Zan Hughes begins as a classic exile-and-survival fantasy and gradually unfolds into a story about identity, belonging, trauma and what it means to rebuild a life after everything has been stripped away. The Realm of Ruin is a planetary dumping ground — a world to which the ruling council of the Four Realms banishes…

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It takes a dozen or so hours for the mushroom to kick in. Then, the hallucinations are unlike any others known to science.On this trip, there are none of the heightened colors, breathing or pulsing objects, nor geometrical patterns typically reported by users of psychedelic substances. In fact, the hundreds of people who enter clinics in China’s Yunnan province during each year’s summer mushroom season tend to say their vision is clear and largely unaltered.Well, aside from one major exception: nearly all users see visions of hundreds to thousands of highly-rendered miniature people, dressed in bright colors like elves, gnomes,…

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Warner Bros. Animation (inset: ABC) An infamously spooky TV soap is getting animated. An animated reboot of the classic ABC vampire soap opera “Dark Shadows” is in the works at Warner Bros. Animation, the studio announced on Friday. The new adult animated series would be “continuing the saga of the Collins family,” per the official logline: “Blending Gothic, horror, and supernatural genres, this coming adaptation promises all the dark twists and romantic intrigue that defined the transformational series across its 1200-plus episode run.” (No network is attached yet, but the series could potentially…

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It seems oddly fitting that David Hockney’s death should coincide with a heatwave. After all, nobody can evoke the languorous feeling of summer quite like the Yorkshire-born painter, who passed away earlier this month. This unique sensibility is particularly apparent in Hockney’s iconic LA paintings, which he produced at an enviable rate throughout the 1960s. To stand in front of one of these huge, cerulean canvases is to be transported to another world: one of swimming pools and sliding doors; blue skies and bare bottoms; tan lines and tight-fitting shirts. You can almost smell the chlorine, and feel the hot tiles…

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Update: A release date for Future’s The Real Me has since been revealed (July 10), along with the first single, “Radio,” which you can check out below.Spotify spent the last week teasing a mysterious new project called T.R.M. on billboards across the country. Predictions varied—it’s a Selena Gomez album! No, it’s a Carti project!—but now we have the real answer: It’s a Future album called The Real Me. No other details (release date, artwork, whether Future’s frenemy Drake is involved, etc.) have been shared yet; we’ve reached out to Pluto’s rep for more information.It’s been nearly two years since the…

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George Steer / Financial Times: Sources: Donald Trump Jr. got ~$300K in Kalshi equity after becoming a strategic adviser in 2025, when Kalshi was valued at ~$2B; now it’s worth $22B+ — Privately owned company’s valuation has soared as US administration has adopted a light-touch approach to the sector View Original Source Here

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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book? Witnessing and being part of the wild, chaotic Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival convinced me that it could serve as a good cover for a complex murder plot. Everyone knows almost anything can happen at Cheeseburger—perhaps even murder. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be? Live and Let Die — Paul McCartney, James Bond. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? I like a wide mix of fiction,…

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Slow Gods by Claire North is the New Scientist Book Club’s read for July This is the story of the supernova event known as Lhonoja. By the end of it, several planets will have burned, a couple of civilisations will have fallen, and I will have spoken to an entity some consider a god, and whose theological status will remain in question throughout. Before then, I must explain how I came to be, and for that, I must take you back several centuries, to Glastya Row.   Glastya Row started as a landing strip on the planet Tu-mdo. Most urban…

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CBS Christopher LaSalle (Lucas Black) goes out with a bang on “NCIS: New Orleans” — quite literally. The special agent succumbs to injuries stemming from a gunshot wound, giving the series a truly shocking TV death. But why did the creators decide to kill off the character? Lucas left “NCIS: New Orleans” in Season 6 because he was tired of working long hours, but he still enjoyed the experience. Speaking about his family, Black told Fox News in 2022, “The show was good to us. We had a good time.…

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The Rotten Tomatoes audience score for DC‘s Supergirl has surfaced following its theatrical release. It paints a completely different picture from critical perception, effectively creating a sizable divide between the two parties of viewers. Audiences and critics are split on Supergirl Critics and audiences seem to be polarized when it comes to their views on Supergirl. Overall, the former is apparently not too fond of DC’s latest offering, as reflected in the mediocre 58% rating assigned on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the audience apparently has a more favorable view of the film, indicated by the not-so-stellar but robust 77% score on…

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Grammy Award winner Lucky Daye has begun a new partnership with Warner Records, Billboard can exclusively report. The singer-songwriter-producer’s first release under the Warner banner is “Nowhere Fast,” which is available today (June 26). In comments sent to Billboard, Warner Records Group co-chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck tells Billboard, “Lucky Daye is a rare artist whose talent speaks for itself. As a singer, songwriter, musician and visionary creative, he has helped redefine contemporary R&B through his originality, craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to excellence. We’re honored to help bring his vision to an even bigger stage.” Related Adds Warner Records vp…

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Silhouette trends in the handbag department take years to form, but color trends can pop in just for a season and dominate. This summer, fashion insiders are embracing a spectrum of shades that range from soft and playful to rich and sophisticated. If it feels like butter yellow has been trending for a while, it’s because it remains a favorite for its effortless versatility, but deep burgundy and fiery red will continue their quick and hasty takeover.I’ve found it really easy to fall into the rhythm of wearing the same black bag over and over again with every outfit. It…

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Anthropic has spent the last five years warning the world about how advanced artificial intelligence could enable mass destruction, destabilize society, and cause a litany of other grave harms. But simultaneously, it has become one of the most powerful forces pushing AI capabilities forward. The company is now among the top developers and distributors of cutting-edge AI models and courts customers like the US military. It was recently valued at almost $1 trillion.At first glance, Anthropic’s stark messaging and its actions seem fundamentally at odds.But inside the company, many people don’t see a contradiction. To understand why, you first have…

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Today’s Featured Book Deals $1.99Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle AllenGet This Deal $0.99The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie GilmoreGet This Deal $2.99Ring Shout by P. Djèlí ClarkGet This Deal $5.99The Library After Dark by Ande PliegoGet This Deal $3.99The Second Death of Locke by V.L. BovalinoGet This Deal $1.99Good Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonGet This Deal $2.99The Other Bennet Sister by Janice HadlowGet This Deal $2.99Being Mortal by Atul GawandeGet This Deal $3.99Broken Country by Clare Leslie HallGet This Deal $1.99Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-ValdezGet This Deal $3.99No Body No Crime by Tess SharpeGet This Deal $1.99Great Circle by Maggie…

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Warning: This post contains mild spoilers for Season 5 of “The Bear.” Look out, “The Pitt”: You’re not the only acclaimed TV show telling its story one day at a time anymore. “The Bear” returned for its fifth and final season Thursday, with all eight episodes dropping at once on Hulu, and they came with a twist: All eight episodes take place on the same day, during one very rainy night of service at The Bear. (It’s not quite told in real time, like the 15 hours per season on “The…

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Two of M&M’s most recognizable colors are taking a temporary step back — but don’t panic just yet.Mars is introducing new versions of some of its products without FD&C colors, the artificial dyes commonly used in food, drinks and candy. That includes M&M’s, which means the iconic chocolate candies could soon look a little different.The biggest surprise? Blue and brown won’t be included in the company’s initial dye-free offering, a change that comes as food manufacturers work to find alternatives to synthetic colorings.Why Blue and Brown M&M’s Are MissingAccording to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Fox Business, Mars…

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When it comes to live shows, the four members of Metallica are almost guaranteed to be on stage once their walk-up song, “The Ecstasy of Gold,” finishes.But despite their dependability, there have been times when Metallica have needed to call in some backup due to circumstances beyond their control. We found 13 different musicians who have served as emergency fill-ins for Metallica.Metallica Members Who Have Missed ShowsAccording to archives available on Metallica’s website, there is no record of Kirk Hammett or Robert Trujillo missing a show.Lars Ulrich made it nearly 23 years before having to bow out of a headlining spot…

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Featured Podcasts The Upstarts Podcast: Writer’s May Habib: Building AI Tools For Corporate ‘Normal People’ The Labs Leave Behind Veteran tech reporter Alex Konrad sits down with breakout entrepreneurs taking on the status quo to shake up their fields in AI, design, nuclear energy, space, and more. Subscribe to The Upstarts Podcast. The Nick, Dick and Paul Show: A Nick, Dick, and Paul Buffet! Nick Bilton, Dick Costolo, and Paul Kedrosky pull back the curtain on AI, startups, and the future rushing toward us, all with healthy dose of irreverence. Subscribe to The Nick, Dick and Paul Show. Big Technology…

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Thousands of previously undetected tiny earthquakes have revealed the edge of a miniature tectonic plate slamming into Alaska near the Denali Fault.The microplate could be focusing seismic energy in a straight line in a region under the Alaska Range of mountains, potentially contributing to large earthquakes and the development of small volcanoes in the area.The Yakutat microplate is an ocean plateau that is thicker than the Pacific oceanic crust surrounding it. Formed by volcanoes tens of millions of years ago, this block of crust is now being pushed under the North American Plate in Alaska in a process called subduction.…

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Universal Television We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If there are two things that make us nostalgic for ’80s TV shows, it’s cool cars and Don Johnson. So, it’s quite fitting that the “Miami Vice” star was in the running for “Knight Rider” before David Hasselhoff put the pedal to the metal. Writing in “Don’t Hassel the Hoff: The Autobiography,” the actor recalled Don Johnson being among those who screen tested for the part of Michael Knight. However, the studio executives over at NBC didn’t like…

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