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fastcompany.com - Patrick Sisson - This Detroit company is tapping the auto industry to build all-American drones
This Detroit company is tapping the auto industry to build all-American drones
Fast Company

Many proponents of American manufacturing talk about making cars domestically and helping the U.S. auto industry soar. In the case of Detroit-based drone startup Birdstop, that is literally the plan. In its search for ways to better manufacture…

digitalspy.com - Divya Soni - Tom Holland is already thinking about his Spider-Man exit as he addresses MCU future
Tom Holland is already thinking about his Spider-Man exit as he addresses MCU future
Digital Spy

Spider-Man: Brand New Day hasn't hit the big screen yet, but lead star Tom Holland is already thinking about what's next for his career when he finally hangs up his Marvel Cinematic Universe mask. The actor, who swung into the role of Peter…

thestage.co.uk - Arts Council England funding strategy: industry bodies react
Arts Council England funding strategy: industry bodies react
The Stage

May 29, 202612:20 by Giverny Masso Trevor MacFarlane, founder and chief executive of Culture Commons, and Philippa Childs, head of entertainment union BECTU Arts Council England's new funding strategy has been met with a generally positive response…

fastcompany.com - Sam Becker - Navigating World Cup stadiums is going to be a logistical nightmare. Here's how Uber wants to help
Navigating World Cup stadiums is going to be a logistical nightmare. Here's how Uber wants to help
Fast Company

Only weeks after announcing a slew of new offerings at its annual Go-Get event in New York, Uber Technologies is throwing more onto the pile ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Friday, the company announced a new suite of features that are…

chron.com - Ariana Garcia - A Texas news outlet says it's reached the end of the road
A Texas news outlet says it's reached the end of the road
Chron

Less than two years after launching with ambitions of becoming a progressive voice covering 'all things Texas,' Austin-based digital news outlet The Barbed Wire is shutting down. On Thursday, editor-in-chief Olivia Messer announced the publication…

digitalspy.com - Divya Soni - A weekend binge-watch! Crime drama with 'misfit cops' is streaming in UK now with new episodes added
A weekend binge-watch! Crime drama with 'misfit cops' is streaming in UK now with new episodes added
Digital Spy

If you want to spend your weekend binge-watching a gritty crime drama, then Channel 4 has got you covered. The first two seasons of The Invisibles are available to watch for free on the streaming service right now. The show, which originally aired…

businessinsider.com - Justine Golata - I gave up my dream career in NYC to move abroad without a stable job. I miss my old life but don't regret leaving.
I gave up my dream career in NYC to move abroad without a stable job. I miss my old life but don't regret leaving.
Business Insider

Less than a year ago, I left everything I knew in the US — job security, friends, and financial stability — to start over in Italy. For five years, I worked in New York City as a culture writer, my dream career. I'd always wanted to…

ign.com - Michael Cripe - Tom Hanks Details the Toy Story 5 Scene That Has 'One of the Most Heartbreaking' Moments the Franchise Has Ever Seen
Tom Hanks Details the Toy Story 5 Scene That Has 'One of the Most Heartbreaking' Moments the Franchise Has Ever Seen
IGN

Longtime Woody actor Tom Hanks has said Toy Story 5 has 'one of the most heartbreaking scenes' the Pixar movie franchise has seen in its 30-year history. The star opened up about his feelings regarding the new film during a conversation with The…

digitalspy.com - Sam Warner - Kristin Scott Thomas thought her classic '90s rom-com 'wasn't funny at all
Kristin Scott Thomas thought her classic '90s rom-com 'wasn't funny at all
Digital Spy

Kristin Scott Thomas has admitted she thought Four Weddings and a Funeral wasn't 'funny at all'. The Slow Horses star played Fiona in the '90s classic, which follows a group of friends across the series of titular events. While now regarded as one…

ign.com - Michael Cripe - We Want to Make the Right Decisions, Not Fast Decisions' - Xbox Tells Players Project Helix Will Be a No-Show at Its Summer Showcase
We Want to Make the Right Decisions, Not Fast Decisions' - Xbox Tells Players Project Helix Will Be a No-Show at Its Summer Showcase
IGN

Microsoft has confirmed it will 'continue the precedent' by highlighting competing platforms during its upcoming 2026 Xbox Showcase, but don't expect to hear anything about the next-gen Helix device. Xbox chief content officer Matt Booty set the…

womenshealthmag.com - Korin Miller - Doing This While You Talk Could Be Linked to Dementia
Doing This While You Talk Could Be Linked to Dementia
Women's Health

New research found that pauses, filler words, and the timing of speech patterns were linked to cognitive performance. Experts say this research could help track subtle changes leading to dementia in the future. It's not a big deal if you use filler…

smh.com.au - Sue Williams - How much it costs to live in Sydney's most expensive suburb
How much it costs to live in Sydney's most expensive suburb
The Sydney Morning Herald

Buy an average kind of house on a middling piece of land in what's become Australia's priciest suburb – and you'll have no change left from a staggering $11 million. And what's more, you might just have bought yourself the most expensive…

247wallst.com - Carl Sullivan - 62-Year-Old Retiree's $2.4M Portfolio Could Drop to $1.1M by 80 in the Wrong Market
62-Year-Old Retiree's $2.4M Portfolio Could Drop to $1.1M by 80 in the Wrong Market
24/7 Wall St

A retiree starting withdrawals during the 2000-2002 crash would have seen their $2.4 million portfolio drop to $1.1 million by age 80. In a better market, that same portfolios could have grown to $2.8 million. Four specific strategies — a…

golf.com - By: - The numbers don't lie': Pay controversy roils Pebble Beach caddie yard
The numbers don't lie': Pay controversy roils Pebble Beach caddie yard
GOLF.com

Justin Kipina is a caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Links, a position he calls “the best job in America.” He works an average of five days a week, enjoying fresh air, exercise and fellowship on one of the game's most famous playgrounds.

heavy.com - Josh Buckhalter - Former Texans QB Deshaun Watson Gets Good News Amid Battle
Former Texans QB Deshaun Watson Gets Good News Amid Battle
Heavy

After four seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Deshaun Watson has still played in 25% fewer games than he did during his time with the Houston Texans. His production when on the field during that span has also left much to be desired. And yet, 2026…

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