'Father of the Xbox' predicts the end following Phil Spencer's exit: The new CEO will be 'a palliative care doctor who slides Xbox gently into the night'

Seamus Blackley says Microsoft's focus is on AI, and all else will be subsumed into it.

Linda Seger, Leading Script Consultant and Screenwriting Authority, Dies at 80

Peter Jackson, Roland Emmerich and Ray Bradbury were clients, and Ron Howard, Tony Bill and Barbara Corday were big fans.

Sunlight-powered process turns plastic waste into acetic acid without added emissions

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new approach to reducing plastic pollution through photocatalysis, while simultaneously

Landmark royal commission into antisemitism prompted by Bondi shooting begins

The inquiry comes after 15 people were killed and dozens hurt when two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event.

North Korea leader’s sister promoted at party congress

Ms Kim Yo Jong – previously a deputy department director – has been promoted as a full department director.

Maria BC – “Rare”

The otherworldly Maria BC is back with another spectral single from their forthcoming album Marathon. This one’s called “Rare,” and it follows the previously released previews “Night & Day” and “Marathon.” “This is a song about being in love with someone who never sleeps,” the

Big broods, better manners: What a fish study suggests about siblings and social skills

For many animals, siblings are a key component of their social environment during early life. Previous research has shown that the early social environment is important, but it has not yet been clear whether the number of siblings or the nature of their interactions is the

North Korea leader's sister promoted at party congress

Kim Yo Jong, previously a deputy department director, was named as a full department director by the ruling Workers' Party Central Committee on Monday (Feb 23).

Park ranger fired for hanging trans Pride flag sues Interior Department

A former National Park Service (NPS) ranger who was fired last year for hanging a transgender pride flag in Yosemite National Park sued multiple federal agencies Monday over their termination, arguing it violated their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed by Dr. Shannon

Iron Age massacre targeted women and children, new research reveals

New research has revealed that women and children were deliberately targeted in one of the largest prehistoric mass killings discovered in Europe. Archaeological investigations at the Gomolava burial sites in northern Serbia uncovered a grave containing the remains of more than

He’s cooked for Bollywood stars and Paris Hilton – and now brings royal Indian cuisine to Singapore

Indian TV personality Surjan “Jolly” Singh, the chef behind Shikar at The Maxwell Reserve, has cooked for global megastars including Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan, but for him, "everyone's a celebrity". In Singapore, he’s celebrating regal flavours — and

Pentagon raises concerns about ROTOR Act implementing DC crash reforms

The Pentagon on Monday raised what it said were “significant” concerns over an aviation safety bill set to be taken up by the House this week, an about face from its support of the legislation when the Senate passed it unanimously in December. The Rotorcraft Operations

Trump puts Iran's leader in double bind: Capitulation or risk of war

Iran's supreme leader is facing one of the most consequential decisions of his more than 30 years in power this week: strike a deal with President Trump to severely limit the country's nuclear program or risk an all-out war with the United States and Israel. Isolated and

Trump changes to Black history exhibits spark fears of self-censorship, loss of information

The Trump administration is looking to change how Black history is presented at the park sites and museums under its influence. President Trump, who has eyes on the nation's 250th birthday this summer, says historical sites focus too much on the issue of slavery instead the

‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua: Making Michael Jackson Biopic Was “Spiritual Journey”

The late pop star's nephew Jaafar Jackson stars in the Lionsgate feature that hits theaters this spring.

Amazon expected this co-op party game to draw in 100,000+ active players, but it hit an all-time peak of just 320 on Steam and now it's closing for good just 6 months after it launched

Few games encapsulate all that was wrong with Amazon's approach to making games more aptly than King of Meat.

North Korea’s Kim says country to develop economy over next 5 years

Mr Kim called the next five years a “full-scale progress phase”.

I've already played the demo of this co-op pirate survival game for 7 hours, but the boisterous sea shanties my crew sings keep me coming back for more

The demo for Windrose is a rollicking pirate adventure—once you've chopped down enough trees, that is.

The latest Steam Next Fest features a pile of Palworld-likes as witches and airships battle over the creature-collecting survival subgenre

I can only assume there's a Nintendo lawyer seething somewhere.

'We pray for peace': Indian filmmaker from troubled state who won a Bafta

Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi called attention to the situation in Manipur state in her acceptance speech.

Reading a Biography of a Mountain

Mount Rushmore, originally known as Six Grandfathers, gets its own biography, plus Sarah Bond on museums’ approach to polychromy and whiteness.

Why This Region of Space Appears to Be Populated by Snowmen

New research offers an elegant explanation The post Why This Region of Space Appears to Be Populated by Snowmen appeared first on Nautilus .

friends&’s folx Is A Maximalist Manifesto About Folk Music, Capitalism, Family, Labor, The Internet, And More

Are you ready for a high-concept 112-track sampledelic glitch-pop album about, among other things, the commodification of folk music? Some background on folx, the new album from the project known as friends&: In 2015, under the name tirestires, a Toronto musician by the name of

French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access

The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.

Supreme Court ruling throws Trump administration's tariff strategy into flux. What it means for global trade, U.S. economy

President Trump's new tariffs could further strain global trade relations, pushing businesses to operate more cautiously and hurting the U.S. economy.

Wasserman Music’s Turmoil Calms Down as Name Change and Sale Move Forward

Over the last few weeks, as the drama around Wasserman Agency founder Casey Wasserman’s presence in the Epstein files and his professional future have unfolded, misinformation has spread at a rate that is rare even for the entertainment business. Complicating matters further is

Live Nation Files Motion to Postpone Start of Antitrust Trial

With their antitrust trial tentatively set to start next Monday, Live Nation and Ticketmaster have filed a motion to delay the proceedings so that an appeals court can determine whether two legal questions could “dramatically change” and “substantially narrow” the trial. The

Multinational companies could drive climate action better than governments

With the current U.S. federal administration abandoning its leadership role in the fight against climate change, international efforts by governments to mitigate global warming appear to have stalled, at least for now. But according to Adelina Barbalau, an expert on climate

World Nature Photography awards 2026 – in pictures

The World Nature Photography awards have announced the winners for 2026 and Australian Jono Allen has taken out the top prize Continue reading...

Nothing About The Big Xbox Shakeup Makes Sense

I have so many more questions than answers

Matthew Lillard Says Tarantino Dissing Him Felt Like He Got ‘Punched in the Mouth’ Because He’d ‘Love’ to Be in a Tarantino Movie: ‘Just Kind of a Bummer’

Matthew Lillard told People magazine that he would “love” to be in a Quentin Tarantino movie, which is why it “sucked” when the director criticized him last year, along with fellow actors Paul Dano and Owen Wilson. Lillard added: “I think he’s a lovely filmmaker, and to just

DHS leans into tech

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story DHS tech buildout sparks backlash from Democrats The Trump administration’s deployment of a wide range of technologies to support its sweeping deportation push and respond to those protesting immigration raids is sparking pushback

Neal Dunn says he'll serve out term, quashing resignation rumors

SCOTUS to consider tossing climate suit

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story SCOTUS to consider tossing climate suit The Supreme Court will consider a bid from oil companies to toss out a locality’s climate change lawsuit against the companies. © Greg Nash The justices decided to take

Amazon's latest game failure is King of Meat, which goes offline in April

King of Meat, the co-op party game show game from Glowmade, is shutting down, Amazon Game Studios has confirmed.

Tourette’s Advocate ‘Deeply Mortified’ if Anyone Thought BAFTA Tics Were ‘Intentional’

John Davidson, subject of the biopic I Swear , issued a statement after he was heard involuntarily shouting the N-word while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage

Trump-Putin deal could include US investors reopening Nord Stream

The Trump administration is trying to work out a settlement to the Ukraine war. Part of the formula for success is convincing Russia to settle for less than what it wants, and convincing the Ukrainians to agree to a deal that Washington prefers. On the table for Russia are

Australia begins inquiry into anti-Semitism after Bondi attacks

There will not be any testimony heard or evidence given.

Chipping Away at the Facade of Mount Rushmore

In “Biography of a Mountain,” author Matthew Davis deftly weaves together interviews and stories that reveal so much more than a linear narrative of the monument’s history.

Australia begins inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi attacks

SYDNEY, Feb 24 - Australia will on Tuesday begin a government-backed inquiry into antisemitism, after an attack on a Jewish event last year killed 15 people.

Peter Attia departs CBS News after communications with Epstein surface

Wellness and anti-aging doctor Peter Attia is leaving CBS News after communications he had with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were brought to light, The Hill confirmed on Monday. Attia, who built a brand and made a name for himself in media working on longevity

Trump refutes reports that top Gen. Dan Caine warned of Iran strike risks

President Trump refuted reports Monday that Gen. Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has advised the president and other top officials that military action in Iran could pose substantial risks and leave the U.S. entwined in a prolonged conflict in the Middle

Netflix plans Trumpian charm offensive after Paramount submits bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: sources

The planned meetings, which have yet to be reported, could include a face-to-face sit-down between CEO Ted Sarandos and President Trump.

What to know about the Jalisco cartel and its late leader

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with organized crime expert Steven Dudley about "El Mencho" and what the death of the cartel leader means for the fight against drug trafficking in Mexico.

Maryland sues DHS, Noem over ICE detention facility

Maryland filed a lawsuit on Monday against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over a new detention facility in the state. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown said the Trump

Trump denies Pentagon opposes war with Iran as IDF assesses possibility of U.S. strike

Israel is carefully monitoring the gathering American forces in the Middle East, but parties remain unsure of Trump's decision whether or not to strike Iran. Meanwhile, Trump says he would 'rather have a deal than not,' as U.S. envoys are set to attend talks in Geneva on Thursday

Trump's tariff Plan B

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump plots new tariffs after Supreme Court loss President Trump is rushing to rebuild his tariff wall after the Supreme Court struck down a pillar of his trade

Trump Says War With Iran Is Totally Still on the Table

The possibility of war with Iran is still very much a possibility, according to Donald Trump. Top U.S. military officials have reportedly warned the White House against dragging the country into war with Iran, arguing that it could entangle America in a prolonged conflict. But

Altman calls Musk’s space data center plans ‘ridiculous’ for current AI computing needs

OpenAI CEO cites launch costs and maintenance challenges as SpaceX files to deploy 1 million orbital satellites

North Korea's Kim says country to develop economy over next 5 years

SEOUL, Feb 24 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country will solidify and develop the quality of its economy over the next five years, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.