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Apple CEO Tim Cook's 6 defining WWDC moments

Tim Cook's 6 Defining WWDC Moments: A Look Back as His Final Keynote Approaches

Tim Cook's final WWDC as CEO highlights his legacy.
Key moments include Apple Vision Pro, Apple Silicon transition, iOS 7 redesign, services growth, privacy focus, and ecosystem expansion.
Cook built Apple into a $4.5 trillion company and a services empire.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup

Ofcom Warns Social Media Firms Over Online Abuse During 2026 World Cup

Ofcom has written to social media companies reminding them of their responsibilities regarding online abuse during the World Cup.
The regulator will monitor measures taken against illegal hate content in real time.
Previous tournaments saw spikes in abuse targeting Black and minority ethnic players, as well as LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals.
England's loss to France in 2022 caused the largest abuse spike in that tournament.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via theguardian.com

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BYD's 1,000+ hp drop-top luxury EV spotted undisguised [Images]

BYD Denza Z: 1,000+ HP Electric Supercar Spotted Undisguised

BYD's Denza Z electric supercar spotted undisguised with over 1,000 hp.
0-62 mph in under 2 seconds, rivaling Rimac Nevera and Tesla Roadster.
Drop-top luxury design with intelligent features and advanced driver-assistance.
Expected to launch in China soon, with potential global expansion.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via electrek.co

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This Is The Last Car Part DIYers Should Attempt To Build Themselves - Jalopnik

Why You Should Never DIY Your Car's Airbag System

DIY airbags are dangerous and ineffective, as shown by a YouTuber's failed experiment.
Real airbags deploy in under 1/20th of a second using controlled chemical reactions.
Homemade airbags cannot replicate the speed, precision, or reliability of factory systems.
Attempting to build an airbag introduces risks of shrapnel, fire, and toxic fumes.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via jalopnik.com

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Artemis

NASA Brings Space Science to 2026 FIFA World Cup with Artemis Astronauts and Microgravity Soccer Research

NASA will host an exhibit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Houston from June 11 to July 19.
Artemis II crew members will appear on June 20, introduced by Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa Wyche.
NASA's ISS research on soccer ball internal mass and microgravity improved match-ball sensor technology used by Adidas since 2022.
The exhibit highlights NASA spinoff technologies and Artemis program goals.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via nasa.gov

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Alcohol study discarded by Trump officials is published in scientific journal

Suppressed Alcohol Study Linking Even Light Drinking to Health Risks Finally Published

A government-commissioned study on alcohol health risks, suppressed by Trump officials, has been published in JAMA Network Open.
The study finds that even one drink per day increases risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
The findings challenge current U.S. dietary guidelines that allow moderate drinking.
Public health experts praise the publication, while the alcohol industry criticizes it.

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Koala population crash came before humans, genomic study reveals

Koala Population Crash Occurred 100,000 Years Ago, Before Humans Arrived, Genomic Study Finds

Koala population declined severely 100,000 years ago due to climate change, before humans arrived.
All modern koalas descend from a single ancestral population that survived glacial periods.
Genomic analysis of mutation rates allowed researchers to reconstruct population history.
Findings overturn earlier studies blaming human arrival for koala decline.

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OpenAI says "chat is dead" and plans to rebuild ChatGPT as a full-blown agent app

OpenAI Declares 'Chat is Dead,' Plans to Rebuild ChatGPT as a Full-Blown Agent App

OpenAI senior employee declares 'chat is dead' in Financial Times interview.
ChatGPT undergoing biggest overhaul since 2022 launch, becoming a 'superapp'.
New interface will nudge users toward coding, image generation, and partner apps like Canva and Booking.com.
Over time, models will learn user needs autonomously, reducing explicit nudges.

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Why Repair Cafés are becoming more popular amid the anti-consumerism movement

Repair Cafés Gain Momentum as Anti-Consumerism and Rising Prices Drive Shift to Fix-It Culture

Repair Cafés are free community events where volunteers fix broken household items.
The movement started in the Netherlands in 2009 and now has over 59,000 members and 4,000 cafés globally.
Rising consumer prices, partly due to the war with Iran, are driving more people to repair instead of buy new.
Repair Cafés promote anti-consumerism, skill-building, and community bonding.

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OpenAI confidentially files for initial public offering on US stock market

OpenAI Files Confidentially for IPO at Over $850 Billion Valuation

OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO on the US stock market.
The company is expected to be valued at over $850 billion.
The filing was announced via a company blog post on Monday.
OpenAI's rival Anthropic also filed for an IPO last week.

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Solar is crushing gas growth worldwide, a new report finds

Solar Power Surges Past Natural Gas in Global Electricity Growth, Ember Report Finds

Solar capacity grew by over 200 GW in 2025, far outpacing natural gas additions.
Cost of solar has fallen 90% in a decade, making it the cheapest electricity source in many regions.
Natural gas generation grew modestly while solar surged 25%+.
Policy support and energy security concerns are driving solar adoption.

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Rogue Parakeet Carries Out Potentially Unstoppable Campaign Of Car Damage - Jalopnik

Rogue Parakeet Terrorizes Scottish Suburb, Causing Thousands in Car Damage

A rose-ringed parakeet in Lochardil, Inverness, is pecking at car window seals and windshield wipers.
The bird has caused thousands of pounds in damages and operates in stints.
Experts believe it is an escaped pet, as the species is not native to Scotland.
NatureScot offers theories: territorial behavior, nutritional craving for rubber compounds, or boredom.

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San Francisco’s Metropolitan Mosaic

Astronaut Captures Stunning Mosaic of San Francisco from ISS

Astronaut aboard ISS captured San Francisco on May 27, 2026.
Image shows Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Park.
Street grids reflect hilly terrain and historical development.
Waterfront features historic piers and heavy maritime traffic.

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My 7 essential laptop-bag items after decades of working remotely

7 Essential Laptop-Bag Items for Remote Work After Decades of Experience

A reliable high-wattage USB-C charger with multiple ports is the top essential.
A 20,000mAh+ power bank with USB-C PD keeps devices charged all day.
A compact USB-C hub adds necessary ports like HDMI, Ethernet, and SD card reader.
Noise-canceling wireless earbuds or headphones are crucial for focus.

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GSK to buy Nuvalent, maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $10.6B

GSK Acquires Nuvalent for $10.6B to Boost Targeted Cancer Drug Pipeline

GSK to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6 billion.
Nuvalent develops targeted cancer drugs zidesamtinib and neladalkib.
Deal expected to close in Q3 2026.
Acquisition strengthens GSK's oncology pipeline.

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Number of conflicts between states reaches highest level since World War II

Interstate Conflicts Reach Highest Level Since World War II in 2025

Interstate conflicts doubled for the second year in a row, from 2 in 2023 to 8 in 2025.
Total armed conflicts involving states reached 65, the highest since 1946.
13 conflicts were classified as wars (over 1,000 battle deaths), the most since 1992.
Approximately 244,600 people died in organized violence in 2025, the second deadliest year since 1994.

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It’s So Not Over for Hollywood (with Devindra Hardawar)

Hollywood's AI Crisis: Why Low-Budget Horror Is Beating Star Wars

Low-budget horror films are outperforming Star Wars at the box office, signaling a shift in audience preferences.
AI is lowering barriers for independent filmmakers but also threatening creative labor.
Streaming algorithms favor franchises over original mid-budget films, leading to audience fatigue.
Curation and human guides are essential for navigating the oversaturated content landscape.

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$Concept art of a diffractive solar sail. Credit - NASA / Grover Swartzlander$

Relativistic Drag: The Hidden Physics Complicating Interstellar Lightsails

Lightsails face drag from photons at relativistic speeds due to Doppler effect and light aberration.
At 75% of light speed, diffuse scattering becomes a drag force.
Breakthrough Starshot and similar missions must account for these efficiency losses.
Study treats sail as ideal mirror; real materials may introduce additional challenges.

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Microsoft Hacked to Deliver Malware to Claude and Gemini Users

Microsoft Shuts Down 70+ GitHub Repos After Hackers Plant Malware Targeting AI Coding Agents

Microsoft disabled over 70 GitHub repositories after a breach.
Hackers planted malware targeting AI coding tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI.
The malware steals credentials when opened in AI coding environments.
Microsoft is investigating and has not disclosed full details.

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The Feds Plan To Open Up Public Lands to Off-Roading: Explained

Trump Rescinds 1970s Orders, Paves Way for More Off-Roading on Public Lands

Trump rescinded Executive Orders 11644 and 11989 from the 1970s.
The orders previously restricted off-road vehicle use on public lands.
Immediate changes are minimal; ORVs still limited to designated areas.
Long-term, more trails and areas are expected to open for off-roading.

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