After a four-episode Overture, Critical Role's tables for Campaign 4 have been split into three separate groups. This May 21, they are set to reunite.

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Morgan Stanley rolls out a crypto trading pilot on E*Trade, charging less than Coinbase, Robinhood, and Charles Schwab, ahead of a wider launch later in 2026  —  Morgan Stanley is rolling out cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform with a dig at rivals: cheaper pricing.

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Apple's R&D spending hit 10.3% of revenue in Q2, up from 7.6% in Q1 and 9% in Q2 2025, amid the AI boom; Q2 revenue rose 17% YoY, while R&D jumped 34% YoY  —  For the first time in at least 30 years, Apple is spending more than 10 cents of every dollar it brings in on research and development …

Google is updating its AI Search features to make it easier for users to find information from sources they know and trust. One of the more notable changes introduces "a preview of perspectives" from firsthand sources like social media, Reddit, and other web forums, effectively linking your search queries with online conversations around similar topics. […]

Starship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven, is a satirical military thriller that lampoons right-wing militarism.