US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.
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Oil prices jump after Qatar warns disruption could push crude to $150
Oil prices surged on Friday after warnings from Qatar that the war will force Gulf to stop energy exports "within days".
You Can Cheat Your Way To Playing Pokémon Pokopia’s First Event Early
The event adds the Hoppip line to your island
Game of Thrones is turning the Targaryens into Rise of Skywalker's Sith
A new Game of Thrones movie and play follow House of the Dragon's focus on Targaryen wars — a misstep unless GoT wants to become Star Wars.
A new city master plan reshapes an entire capital for 2040
Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Ariane 64: Europe enters the era of mega-constellations with Amazon Leo satellites
On 12 February 2026, the French company Arianespace successfully launched 32 Amazon LEO satellites with its Ariane 64 mega-rocket from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellites were placed into low Earth orbit with a launch that went far beyond a simple
Oil price jumps after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says energy prices for everyone will rise if the Iran war continues.
Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds
Researchers identify sharp rise to about 0.35C every decade, after excluding natural fluctuations such as El Niño Humanity is heating the planet faster than ever before, a study has found. Climate breakdown is occurring more rapidly with the heating rate almost doubling,
Data reveal a significant acceleration of global warming since 2015
Global warming has accelerated since 2015, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). After accounting for known natural influences on global temperature, the research team detected a statistically significant acceleration of the
Robots with fingernails can grasp thin edges
A robotic hand with fingernail-like tips lets robots peel fruit, open lids and pick up thin, flat objects with more precise, human-like dexterity.
UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war
Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.
In the battle for our living rooms, Xbox Project Helix and the Steam Machine make for unlikely rivals on paper—but Microsoft's new PC gaming-capable console might be raising some eyebrows at Valve
Two very different machines, perhaps closer than we initially thought.
Slay The Spire 2 Is Absolutely Crushing It With 400,000 Concurrent Players And A 97 Percent Positive Rating On Steam
And yes, it deserves to be
Philippines shifts to four-day work week as Iran war pushes oil prices up
"We are victims of a war that is not of our choosing," said President Ferdinand Marcos, adding: "But we control how we will protect the Filipino (people)."
US lost 92,000 jobs in February in surprisingly weak report
Hiring in February was surprisingly weak, signaling the labor market might not be as stable as Federal Reserve officials hoped – further thwarting the path to interest-rate cuts as the conflict in Iran reheats inflation fears.
U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Watch the video: How is artificial intelligence used in warfare right now?
Recently, OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, reached an agreement with the US Department of Defence for classified military use. This got your reporter thinking: how is AI used in warfare right now?
Prudence or backsliding? China’s new climate target mirrors shifting realities
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected China's energy security, prompting a reassessment.
US loses 92,000 jobs in February, falling far short of expected gain
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February and the jobless rate rose to 4.4 percent, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Februrary jobs report showed the U.S. labor market rapidly losing steam last month, defying the expectations of
Germany's Merz calls for Iran's territorial integrity to be preserved
MUNICH, March 6 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday called for Iran's territorial integrity to be preserved as the war against Tehran initiated by Israel and the United States last week threatens to expand across the Middle East. Merz said that the collapse
Exclusive-Iran spent years fostering proxies in Iraq. Now, many aren’t eager to join the war
By John Davison BAGHDAD, March 6 (Reuters) - Iran has spent decades and billions of dollars preparing foreign proxy fighters like A.J., a commander in a pro-Iranian paramilitary group in Iraq, for a moment just like this. Since the U.S. and Israel went to war on the Islamic