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Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots
Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots | TechCrunch
Reddit is ending support for RSS feeds, as the company continues tightening access to its trove of user-generated content.
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For decades, a grisly mystery has buzzed around one fly-killing fungi: No matter when the fungus infects a fly, it always dies at sunset. Now scientists have discovered why. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fly-killing-fungus-zombie-sunset
This killer fungus strikes at sunset. Here’s how
The fungus Entomophthora muscae turns flies into zombies and kills them at sunset. An internal kill clock may explain the mysterious timing.
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"In the last 30 years, Americans have seen double-digit declines in practically every measure of socializing. They are less likely to play cards; attend a sporting event; go to the bar; volunteer; or work on a community project." Hosting people at home, the declines are particularly stark.
You Are No Longer Invited to Dinner
We’re witnessing the death of hosting in America. The share of adults who say they regularly have friends over has declined 70 percent since 1975
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Jim Henson would have been 90 (yup, you read that right: NINETY) years old today. You can celebrate his life by celebrating creativity, diversity, peace, imagination, and silliness.
Known as the "Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after decades of building it into one of the world's most valuable companies. CNN's David Goldman reports on Buffett's life and his investing strategy. Read more: https://cnn.it/3TINvhb
NEW on @KOMONews NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says league operational teams have toured Climate Pledge Arena, and it could be ready in five weeks for a team, if needed. League plan is for expansion decision by end of this year. komonews.com/news/local/n...
NBA says league has toured Climate Pledge, Seattle expansion decision by end of year
For Seattle, the latest movement is another step in a process for a potential Sonics return that has gathered speed this year.
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Excited to be part of this new program with @soccerwisehq.bsky.social www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
Kickback launches MLS media network following $1M seed round
Sponsored by Continental Tire, the Soccerwise Media Collective is intended to fill a coverage vacuum created by shrinking local newspaper sports sections and MLS’s scaling back of its own editorial op...
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Sony argued that "reasonable consumers" already know they don't really own the digital goods they paid for. The Consumer Rights wiki has now made a list collecting more than 30 examples where Sony told customers they do, in fact, own the digital games they paid for. https://bit.ly/4gNi4Ls
Lightning Round: Kara Swisher reveals the words that come to mind for certain tech executives. Watch the full episode of Power Lines: youtu.be/kXWAgoLujXk?... Or listen via a podcast app: www.status.news/power-lines
MLB Attempts To Increase Fan Engagement By Providing Ball With Emotional Backstory
MLB Attempts To Increase Fan Engagement By Providing Ball With Emotional Backstory
NEW YORK—In an effort to deepen viewer connection to the on-field product, Major League Baseball officials announced Tuesday a new fan-engagement initiative in which every ball introduced into play wo...
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It's All-Out War in the New Trailer for 'Godzilla Minus Zero' https://gizmodo.com/godzilla-minus-zero-trailer-imax-2000808571
It's All-Out War in the New Trailer for 'Godzilla Minus Zero'
Oscar-winning director Takashi Yamazaki returns to the iconic franchise on November 6.
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‘COYOTE VS. ACME’ has now officially surpassed the $30M amount Warner Bros. originally planned to write the film off for. The film is now projected to earn over $60M domestically.
Can confirm: this is INCREDIBLY rare. “Photographer and bird enthusiast Alexander deBarros captured a photo of a coyote with a greater roadrunner in its mouth.” KTLA: Rare, real-life coyote and roadrunner drama unfolds in L.A. ktla.com/news/local-n... #canislatrans #coyote #urbanwildlife
Rare, real-life coyote and roadrunner drama unfolds in L.A.
A Southern California bird watcher stumbled onto a scene over the weekend that looked like it came straight out of a classic cartoon, except this time, the coyote appears to have won and there̵…
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Seattle Crowd Walks Out of Bumbershoot After Investigation Finds Festival Named After Umbrella: tinyurl.com/ev6v6huk
Bindi and Robert Irwin share tributes to late father and Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin
Bindi and Robert Irwin pay tribute to dad Steve Irwin
Bindi and Robert Irwin have each shared heartfelt tributes to their late father and Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, 20 years after his death.
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The country’s oldest natural science research institution and museum will close its doors at the end of the month.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University to close museum on Sept. 30
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will close its museum in Philadelphia on Sept. 30, 2026, NBC10 confirmed.
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The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, which is affiliated with Drexel University, cited attendance struggles and higher costs in its decision to close.
A Nearly 200-Year-Old Museum Known for Its T. Rex Faces Extinction
The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, which is affiliated with Drexel University, cited attendance struggles and higher costs in its decision to close.
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A galaxy of storytelling comes to life at George Lucas’ new museum reut.rs/4clymsu
A galaxy of storytelling comes to life at George Lucas’ new museum
While a trip to a galaxy far, far away may still be out of reach, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles offered a closer look on Wednesday at the art and storytelling behind George Lucas' Star Wars franchise and countless others.
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George Lucas, the legendary creator of "Star Wars", unveils his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art. Its more than 30 galleries feature items from his beloved “Star Wars” saga and works by artists including Banksy, Frida Kahlo and Norman Rockwell u.afp.com/SVRg
“Lost media” no longer! I finally got permission to upload “AL’S BRAIN,” an 11-minute educational 3-D film attraction which ran at the Orange County and Western Washington fairs, and hasn’t been seen publicly since 2009. You can watch the whole thing here: youtu.be/2xujU87ZHt4
Sad news. Tippett Studio is holding a huge film memorabilia sale this weekend, part of its bankruptcy proceedings. www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/27/s...
Everything (but the Oscars) must go! Legendary Berkeley special-effects studio holding fire sale this weekend
Memorabilia from movies like ‘Star Wars,’ and ‘Jurassic Park,’ will be up for grabs at Tippett Studio’s fire sale, starting Friday Aug. 28.
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“I’m retired from the racket,” says Star Wars and RoboCop animator Phil Tippett, as he closes his studio down and auctions off swathes of his work. filmstories.co.uk/features/phi...
Phil Tippett | Legendary animator shutting his studio, selling off decades of art and memorabilia
“I’m retired from the racket,” says Star Wars and RoboCop animator Phil Tippett, as he closes his studio down and auctions off swathes of his work. For a generation of film fans, this is surely the…
filmstories.co.uk
Ukraine file formal complaint to FIA ethics committee over decision to lift ban on Russian competitions - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
Ukraine file formal complaint to FIA ethics committee over decision to lift ban on Russian competitions
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requests an urgent investigation into its Russian counterpart, the RAF.
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The newspaper Le Monde reported that the theme park project, just announced by France and Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya, lacks the approval from Dragon Ball's rights holders:
Newspaper: France's Theme Park Project Lacks Approval From Dragon Ball's Rights Holders
Le Monde: Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company has not secured license for planned park
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Star Citizen single-player spinoff Squadron 42 has been delayed to 2027, with developer Chris Roberts insisting it wouldn't get the attention it deserves because of Grand Theft Auto 6. https://bit.ly/4wWy42z
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Behind-the-Scenes Clip Unveiled by Toho and Gkids Toho and Gkids have released a new behind-the-scenes clip for “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the follow-up to Yamazaki Takashi’s Academy Award-winning “Godzilla Minus One,” ahead of the film’s North American theatrical re… #media #news
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Behind-the-Scenes Clip Unveiled by Toho and Gkids
Toho and Gkids have released a new behind-the-scenes clip for “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the follow-up to Yamazaki Takashi’s Academy Award-winning “Godzilla Minus One,” ahead of the film’s North American theatrical release on Nov. 6. “Godzilla Minus Zero” will make its world premiere as part of the Spotlight Gala selection at the 64th New York Film […]
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New Twitter launches, says Musk’s X gave up the name (By @cfarivar.bsky.social) arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name
Judge hasn't ruled on X Corp’s preliminary injunction, but Operation Bluebird plows ahead...
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Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor known for voicing Optimus Prime in the "Transformers" franchise, has died at 85
'Transformers' Voice Actor Peter Cullen Dead at 85
Peter Cullen, famous for voicing Optimus Prime in the 'Transformers' franchise, is dead.
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