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entertainment1 min read7/13/2026Live-Action Moana Opens Below Expectations
Disney’s live-action Moana had a weak opening weekend. The film made far less than its large budget and promotion costs might suggest.
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entertainment2 min read7/13/2026Avengers: Doomsday Faces Trouble in Editing
The next Avengers film is struggling during post-production. It will still be released on December 18, 2026.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026Court Rejects Apple’s EU Challenge
A court in Luxembourg rejected Apple’s challenge to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act rules for iOS and the App Store. Apple says it will appeal the decision.
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technology2 min read7/8/2026FBI and Google Target Large Proxy Network
The FBI and Google said they carried out a joint operation against a large proxy network used in cybercrime. The network used more than 2 million devices and spread through Android smart TVs, TV boxes, and unofficial apps.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026Researchers discover autonomous ransomware
JadePuffer is a new ransomware program that uses a large language model to make decisions during an attack.
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technology1 min read7/8/2026Sony updates PlayStation account rules
Sony will close PSN accounts that stay unused for 36 months. It will also remove access to digital games and other content linked to those accounts. The company plans to send an email first, and users will have six months to respond.
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world-news1 min read7/8/2026Firework Hits Delta Plane Near Chicago Airport
A Delta flight from Atlanta was hit by fireworks while landing in Chicago. The aircraft landed safely, and officials reported no injuries.
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business1 min read7/8/2026Alibaba Bans Claude Code for Employees
Alibaba says its employees can no longer use Claude Code starting July 10. The company cites security concerns and is pushing staff toward its own tool, Qoder.
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environment2 min read7/8/2026Study Finds AI Agents Use Far More Electricity
Researchers at KAIST measured the power use of AI agents and compared it with chatbots. They found that agents can use far more energy because they plan and carry out many steps before they answer. The study warns that wider use could affect data centers and electricity networks.
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world-news1 min read7/8/2026Albanese apologizes after podcast remarks about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized after a podcast interview in which he was asked about Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, and Rhonda Burchmore. The comments brought criticism from members of parliament.
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business1 min read7/8/2026SK Hynix Plans U.S. Market Listing
SK Hynix is preparing to list on Nasdaq in the United States. The company wants to raise $28 billion, and the money will support new chip factories and production equipment.
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science1 min read7/6/2026James Webb builds a detailed map of the universe
Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to create its largest survey of the universe. The map shows galaxy changes across about 13 billion years and reveals part of the cosmic web.
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business1 min read7/6/2026Low-Cost Smartphones Could Fade Away
Rising memory prices are putting pressure on smartphone makers. More DRAM is being used for AI servers, and that may make entry-level phones harder to produce.
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entertainment1 min read7/5/2026Trailer Released for Sunrise on the Reaping
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is set 24 years before the original series and focuses on a young Haymitch Abernathy. The film will open in theaters on November 20, and a new trailer has now been released.
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technology1 min read7/1/2026AI researchers fear a major uncontrolled risk
Leading AI researchers in the United States and China are worried about the fast growth of AI. They believe that if it develops without enough control, it could cause a disaster with many deaths. Some call this kind of danger an AI “Chernobyl moment.”
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technology1 min read7/1/2026Sony to End Physical PlayStation Disc Production in 2028
Sony says it will stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028. New releases will use digital codes, showing how far game sales have moved online.
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entertainment2 min read6/19/2026Korean drama about school problems rises to the top
Teach You a Lesson is a 10-episode Korean drama that quickly became a top Netflix show outside English-language titles. It follows a government-backed unit that tries to solve serious problems in schools.
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science1 min read6/19/2026The Atlantic current that is difficult to show
Amoc is a deep Atlantic current that moves heat north and returns south at depth. Studies suggest it is weakening. Scientists warn that a bigger slowdown could bring colder winters in northern Europe, change tropical monsoons, and raise sea levels along the US east coast.
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business2 min read6/19/2026Binance's EU License Application May Be Rejected
Binance may not get the license it needs to keep operating across the European Union. The company says it has been working with regulators for about 18 months and will give an update before June 30, 2026.
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technology1 min read6/19/2026Rockstar Sets GTA 6 Preorder Date
Rockstar Games has announced that GTA 6 preorders will open on June 25. The first wave will include only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S users. A PC preorder date has not been confirmed. The game is still planned for November 19, 2026.
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