A $59 plastic gadget called Brick cut screen time better than any app

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A $59 plastic gadget called Brick cut screen time better than any app

Brick is a $59 physical device designed to help users cut their smartphone screen time. After years of failing to curb screen time through apps and digital tools, the author found this small plastic gadget more effective than any software solution. The device works by creating a physical barrier to mindless phone use rather than relying on willpower or digital reminders.

Are physical gadgets more effective than apps at fighting phone addiction?

TechCrunch · 2h ago · Source ↗

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'Bad Moms' writer Scott Moore's debut novel 'The Mad Widows' set for MGM TV series

Scott Moore, the writer behind "Bad Moms" and "The Hangover," has sold his debut novel "The Mad Widows" to MGM Television for development as a series. Producer Suzanne Todd is attached to the project. No plot details or casting have been announced yet.

The Hollywood Reporter · 27min ago · Source ↗

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Hollywood veterans train AI models as film and TV jobs dry up

Experienced TV and film workers in Hollywood are increasingly taking jobs training generative AI systems using Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), as traditional entertainment industry jobs become scarce. The work involves helping refine AI models that could ultimately replace the very roles these workers once held. The trend highlights the precarious position of creative industry veterans caught between economic pressure and technological disruption.

Should film workers train AI systems that could replace their own jobs?

The Hollywood Reporter · 30min ago · Source ↗

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UFC lightweight champion Gaethje refuses immediate rematch with former champion

Justin Gaethje is the new UFC lightweight champion after defeating the previous titleholder, who is now calling for a rematch. Gaethje has made clear he has no interest in an immediate second fight against the same opponent. The source does not name the defeated champion or specify when the title fight took place.

Should a UFC champion be obligated to grant an immediate rematch?

WP SportoweFakty · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Doja Cat calls out AI fake leaks: 'None of it is me, f*** AI for real'

Rapper Doja Cat publicly slammed AI on X after fans mistook AI-generated songs for genuine leaks of her music, writing "None of it is me" and "Fuck AI for real." Her statement came just days after fellow artist SZA and producer Kenneth Blume also aired grievances about AI publicly. The incident highlights growing frustration among musicians over AI-generated imitations of their work being passed off as real.

Should streaming platforms ban AI-generated music imitating real artists?

Rolling Stone · 31min ago · Source ↗

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Kyiv drones hit Moscow refinery twice — repairs will take at least six months

A Moscow oil refinery was struck twice this month by Ukrainian drones, causing damage that will take at least six months to repair, Reuters reports. The facility is unlikely to resume operations before 2027. The attacks are compounding Russia's ongoing fuel crisis as infrastructure strikes continue.

Are Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure an effective war strategy?

Interia Fakty · 32min ago · Source ↗

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GTA 6 priced at $80, launches November as single-player only

Rockstar Games has revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will cost $79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the ultimate version, with pre-orders now open. The game will launch in November as a single-player-only experience. Multiplayer features are not part of the initial release.

Is an $80 price tag for GTA 6 fair to players?

Variety · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Northern California during morning commute

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Northern California during the busy morning commute, with aftershocks felt across the Bay Area. The quake caused widespread alarm among commuters. No details on damage or casualties were provided in the source.

The Independent World · 33min ago · Source ↗

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Dua Lipa rocks a blue headscarf — the season's must-have accessory

Dua Lipa's latest look put a light blue headscarf front and centre, overshadowing her dress, shoes and bag. Fashion observers say headscarves are among the biggest accessory trends this season. The singer's styling choice is being highlighted as inspiration for a simple but impactful summer look.

Is the headscarf really the must-have accessory of this season?

WP Kobieta · 34min ago · Source ↗

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IOC Creates $100M Fund with $10,000 Grants for Olympic Athletes

The International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday it will pay over $100 million directly to athletes through a new fund. Competitors can apply for $10,000 grants after participating in either a Summer or Winter Olympic Games.

Is a $10,000 grant enough financial support for Olympic athletes?

ESPN · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Taiwan seeks Polish partnership: tens of thousands of jobs and military drones on the table

Taiwan has signalled its intent to deepen cooperation with Poland, with plans to create tens of thousands of jobs and potentially supply drones to the Polish military. The main obstacle is China, which opposes any moves that raise Taiwan's international standing. No specific agreements or timelines were announced in the source.

Should Poland deepen ties with Taiwan despite Chinese opposition?

Interia Fakty · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Świątek loses 5:7, 2:6, 3:6 to Navarro in Bad Homburg Wimbledon warm-up

Iga Świątek was knocked out of the WTA 500 tournament in Bad Homburg in the second round, losing 5-7, 6-2, 3-6 to American Emma Navarro. The match was Świątek's final Wimbledon warm-up before the Grand Slam begins on Monday. It was her first grass-court match of the season, and the defeat raises questions about her form heading into the tournament.

Does Świątek still have a realistic chance of winning Wimbledon after this loss?

Rzeczpospolita · 35min ago · Source ↗

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Vondrousova banned 4 years with no doping found — Świątek rival hit hard

Czech tennis player Marketa Vondrousova has been handed a four-year ban despite no prohibited substances being found in her system. POLADA chief Michał Rynkowski said there were no mitigating circumstances identified in the case. The ruling has divided the tennis world, as Vondrousova is a notable rival of Iga Świątek. An appeal is considered her only remaining option.

Is a 4-year ban without a positive test a fair punishment?

WP SportoweFakty · 36min ago · Source ↗

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Right-wing businessman De la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential election

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda has conceded defeat in Colombia's presidential election. Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella won by a margin of less than one percentage point. The razor-thin result marks one of the closest presidential contests in the country's recent history.

Does De la Espriella's razor-thin win give him a real mandate to govern?

BBC World · 37min ago · Source ↗

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Zmarzlik leads Polish Speedway Championship ahead of Bydgoszcz final

The second final of the Polish Individual Speedway Championship will take place in Bydgoszcz on the first Saturday of July. Bartosz Zmarzlik leads the standings after the opening round held in Toruń. The full entry list for the Bydgoszcz event featuring Poland's top speedway riders has been announced.

WP SportoweFakty · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Negative views of OUN and UPA in Ukraine drop from 50% in 2013 to just 8%

According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), nearly half of Ukrainians viewed OUN and UPA negatively in 2013. By 2025, that figure has fallen to just 8 percent. The dramatic shift reflects a broader transformation in Ukrainian national identity, accelerated by events since 2014 and Russia's full-scale invasion.

Does Ukraine's rehabilitation of UPA complicate Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation?

Rzeczpospolita · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Brad Bird's animated sci-fi film Ray Gunn coming to Netflix in December

Skydance Animation and Netflix have announced that Brad Bird's sci-fi animated feature Ray Gunn will debut on the streaming platform in December. It is Bird's first film since The Incredibles 2 in 2018, ending an eight-year gap between releases. Bird is known for directing acclaimed animations including The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille.

Polygon · 38min ago · Source ↗

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AI virtually unwraps Vesuvius-charred scroll revealing Stoic philosophy text

Researchers have used artificial intelligence to virtually unwrap and read a charred papyrus scroll from ancient Herculaneum, destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago. Twenty columns of previously hidden text spanning more than a metre of papyrus were uncovered without physically unrolling the scroll. The text covers Stoic philosophy on ethics, art and human behaviour, and dates to the second or late-third century BC.

The Guardian World · 38min ago · Source ↗

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Lykke Li on new album The Afterparty and breaking free from music industry norms

Swedish singer Lykke Li is promoting her new album The Afterparty, in which she distances herself from the music industry's mainstream expectations. In an interview, she speaks about creative freedom and her desire to embody what she calls a "fuck boy British rock star" persona. The artist emphasises authenticity over commercial success as her guiding principle.

Rolling Stone · 40min ago · Source ↗

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Navarro beats Świątek 7:5, 2:6, 6:3 at Bad Homburg WTA 500

Iga Świątek returned to professional tennis after a three-week absence at the WTA 500 event in Bad Homburg, facing American Emma Navarro in a match deciding who would advance to the quarterfinals. Navarro won in three sets 7:5, 2:6, 6:3, eliminating the top seed. Navarro progresses to the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Should Świątek's Bad Homburg loss be a concern ahead of Wimbledon?

Interia Sport · 40min ago · Source ↗

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Former ward chief accuses Warsaw's Southern Hospital of deadly medical errors

The former head of a ward at Warsaw's Southern Hospital has publicly accused the facility and its doctors of serious malpractice, including errors in the emergency department that allegedly led to patient deaths. Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on the allegations, questioning the whistleblowing doctor's credibility. The case raises broad concerns about patient safety and oversight at the hospital.

Should the former ward chief's accusations trigger a formal investigation into the Southern Hospital?

TVN24 · 41min ago · Source ↗

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