Former Windows boss reveals previous plans to reduce Windows 11's memory and storage footprint by 20% and now I'm hoping Microsoft includes that in its new Windows 'quality' drive
Dare we say it, but Microsoft seems to be reading the room.
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AI could spot the next financial crisis—but there's a catch
What if AI could predict the next financial meltdown? Sounds like a promising idea, yet as new research finds, the devil is in the details.
A complicated future for a methane-cleansing molecule
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that is second only to carbon dioxide in driving up global temperatures. But it doesn't linger in the atmosphere for long thanks to molecules called hydroxyl radicals, which are known as the "atmosphere's detergent" for their ability to
Oklahoma’s New Republican Senator Is an Oil Exec MAGA Hates
An oil executive accused of being a “Never Trump” Republican will be filling Markwayne Mullin’s Senate seat in Oklahoma. On Tuesday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced that Alan Armstrong, executive chairman of the board of natural gas pipeline firm Williams Companies,
CNN set to cut employees this week as part of CEO Mark Thompson’s digital overhaul: report
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned outlet is set to cut “a few dozen” staffers as it moves to modernize its 3,000-plus global workforce.
Byblos in Paris: Macron opens Lebanese heritage exhibition with warning to Israel over 'occupation'
Emmanuel Macron has opened a new exhibition in Paris that's celebrates the heritage and history of Lebanon's ancient city of Byblos as Israel's war continues to wreak humanitarian havoc in the country.
One “Lucky” Trader Made $1 Million on Polymarket Iran Bets
With betting apps—sorry, “prediction markets”—like Kalshi and Polymarket, it’s easier than ever to profit off of deadly conflicts. An anonymous user made nearly $1 million on Polymarket with dozens of eerily accurate bets about the ongoing Iran war, CNN reported on Tuesday. The
Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open
March 24 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, U.S. envoy to India Sergio Gor and Modi said in separate posts
Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict
The war has caused "imminent danger" to the country's energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.
Emerging DHS deal 'acceptable,' White House official says
President Donald Trump hasn't yet publicly backed off his SAVE America Act ultimatum.
'Many see it as a war against Iran itself': A rare account from inside Iran
With foreign media banned, a four-day visit offers a rare account of daily life, war and public mood inside Iran
Afghan Taliban to release US detainee Dennis Coyle after plea from his mother
KABUL, March 24 - The Afghan Taliban government said on Tuesday that it has decided to release U.S. detainee Dennis Coyle in response to a request from his mother, weeks after Washington censured Afghanistan over its detention of American citizens.
Thailand battles forest fires as hot spots in Myanmar threaten to worsen kingdom’s haze situation
Of the 1,488 hotspots detected across Thailand, 614 were found in conservation forests.
Who is Hoid? Brandon Sanderson debunks a major Cosmere theory.
Sanderson explains the origins of his Mistborn and Stormlight Archives recurring character in no uncertain terms.
Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia begins its spring offensive
The diplomatic process aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has stalled since the beginning of the Iran war, which Kyiv claims only “bolsters Russia’s confidence”.
Senate Republican bashes GOP proposal to partially fund DHS as a ‘pipe dream’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), one of President Trump’s strongest allies on Capitol Hill, is bashing a proposal that some GOP colleagues are floating to reopen the Department of Homeland Security by funding emergency removal operations through a budget reconciliation package as a
How museums preserve the legacy of the Silk Road
From royal palaces and Silk Road artefacts to avant-garde art and interactive science exhibitions, Uzbekistan’s museums offer visitors a journey through centuries of history and cultural exchange.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle: ‘Vulnerable’ evacuees from Katherine aged care homes housed in open-sided basketball court
Some residents moved amid threat of flooding are under public guardianship due to reduced mental capacity. NT public guardian says they ‘would have been very frightened’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Frail aged care residents were forced to
Trump Voted By Mail Again While Blasting It
President Donald Trump has once again voted by mail while railing against so-called “mail-in cheating.” Trump, who has staunchly opposed mail-in voting as part of his delusions of mass voter fraud, voted by mail in a special election in Florida, according to The New York Times
US-Israeli war on Iran is 'breach of international law': German president
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke on Tuesday of a "deep rift" with traditional ally the United States and said the US-Israeli war on Iran was a "breach of international law". In unusually strong comments, the German head of state said that just as there was no
For All Mankind renewed for sixth and final season on Apple TV
Apple TV's best sci-fi show For All Mankind will end after its sixth season, set to release sometime next year.
20 years ago, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington teamed up for a perfect crime thriller
Of the five Denzel/Spike joints, Inside Man is the most fun.
A catalyst-free way to add boron to arenes
RIKEN chemists have demonstrated a method to synthesize organic compounds that contain the element boron. Organoboron compounds are used in a wide range of drugs, including those for treating cancer, fungal infections and eczema. They are also employed as intermediates in
‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ to Launch ‘City Town’ Expansion in April, First Trailer Reveals New Character Usahana (EXCLUSIVE)
“Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has set the launch date and revealed a first look at its next paid downloadable content (DLC) update, “City Town.” Debuting April 16 from Sanrio and developer Sunblink, “City Town” is described as “a rainbow metropolis” filled with mystery. The
‘For All Mankind’ to End With Season 6 at Apple TV; Creators Explain Why and What to Expect
Hi, Bob! In advance of its long-awaited Season 5 return, Apple TV’s “For All Mankind” has been renewed for a sixth and final season. The news also comes in advance of the premiere of spinoff series “Star City,” which takes a look at the alternate space race story line from the
Under Trump, US democracy is eroding beyond recognition
Trump is working to turn back the clock on decades of progress.
UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre Biopic in the Works From Director Thomas Soto (EXCLUSIVE)
Georges St-Pierre, one of the most dominant champions in UFC history, is getting the big screen treatment. A movie about the mixed martial arts icon is officially in development, with Quebec director Thomas Soto attached to helm the project. “We have been considering telling my
The best game design programs, ranked by The Princeton Review 2026
No matter what aspect of game development you're interested in, The Princeton Review has worked to find the best school for you.
Listen live: Supreme Court hears asylum case amid DHS shakeup
The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning will weigh the legality of asylum claims from migrants who have not physically crossed the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump has defended an immigration policy known as "metering," which dates back to the Obama administration and was
EverQuest Legends is classic EverQuest, but for people who don't have time for MMOs anymore
The first new PC EverQuest game in a long time brings the nostalgia and a whole lot more player power.
Doc10 Unveils Lineup, Billie Jean King Film ‘Give Me The Ball!’ to Open Festival
“Give Me The Ball!,” an upcoming ESPN film, will open the Doc10 film festival’s showcase of documentary cinema on April 30. Screening at the Davis Theater, “Give Me The Ball!” tells the true story of American tennis player Billie Jean King through interviews with King, who
AI Platform Wrapbook Launches $800,000 Grant Program to Support U.S. Film and Television Productions
Wrapbook, an AI platform for managing production payroll, spend, and accounting, has unveiled a program offering up to four grants of $200,000 each, totaling $800,000, to qualified film and television productions filming in the United States. The program is designed to directly
Island will not escape 'significant' fuel price rises
The Chief Minister says conflict in the Middle East will lead to price rises in the coming days.
Delta suspends special congressional desk service amid shutdown
Delta Air Lines is suspending its dedicated flight assistance service for members of Congress as airport security lines grow longer amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution The decision comes days after the Senate unanimously
Jim Legxacy – “idk idk”
I still haven’t managed to successfully type the name “Jim Legxacy” without either copy-pasting or triple-checking my spelling. But the restlessly inventive young London rap shapeshifter isn’t going anywhere, so I guess I better figure it out. Last year, Legxacy released his
Box Office in Arab Countries ‘Resilient’ Despite Iran Conflict, Indicating Wartime Moviegoing Trend (EXCLUSIVE)
As the U.S.-Israel-Iran war enters its fourth week, amid air strikes that comprise Gulf states and Lebanon, early indications are that the conflict’s impact on moviegoing in the affected Arab countries is, quite surprisingly, not catastrophic. In terms of movie theatre
Lay It Down
"People love John Samson Fellows’s music. He doesn’t want to make it anymore."
Album Of The Week: Stuck Optimizer
A post-punk album grappling with the advancement of technology is about as common as an ad on your Instagram feed. A man bemoaning content nausea in a deadpan over animated guitars may be a bit played out at this point. But it’s 2026 and things are weirder than ever. You can be
Amid global chaos, interest in China is rising among investors and consumers: Forum
The interest comes amid China’s relative stability and the likelihood that its economic slowdown has bottomed out.