After a decade of stale turn-based tactics, Menace is a breath of fresh air
The Battle Brothers makers have done it again, this time with a platoon-scale wargame.
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FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund
The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.
Probability underlies much of the modern world—an engineering professor explains how it actually works
Probability underpins AI, cryptography and statistics. However, as the philosopher Bertrand Russell said, "Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means."
The creators of Rain World were tired of making something so depressing, so their next game is a 'loud and dumb and fast' cyberpunk racer you can try in the Steam Next Fest
It's like if F-Zero broke up the races so you could have Smash Bros. brawls.
Trump swats down reports that top general warned of Iran strike risks
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump swats down reports that top general warned of Iran strike risks President Trump is pushing back at reports that his top military officer
Australian police find human remains in hunt for kidnapped granddad
The human remains were found near a golf club in the suburb of Pitt Town.
Kali Uchis Concert in Guadalajara Cancelled Amid Violence in Mexico
The turmoil followed the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during a Mexican military operation aided by U.S. intelligence
Coast Guard investigating swastika discovered in New Jersey recruit center
The U.S. Coast Guard launched an internal investigation after a swastika was found on a bathroom wall at a primary recruit training center in New Jersey. The swastika— widely recognized as a symbol of the German Nazi Party and linked to the killing of millions of Jews — was
OG Diablo 2 devs are 'proud' that their classic ARPG is still getting love, but also 'conflicted' as they now compete with Blizzard as indies
As Blizzard breathes new life into Diablo 2, some of its original creators are back on the scene with an ambitious new ARPG called Darkhaven.
Blizzard will take it slow with World of Warcraft balance updates after the Midnight expansion drops
Blizzard is setting expectations for what to expect in the first few weeks of the expansion.
Rubén Blades Celebrates Complicated Friendship With Willie Colón ‘Despite Everything’
Blades shared an expanded tribute on his website and remembered Colón as a close friend, collaborator, and 'titan of salsa'
Maher on Trump's account of dinner together: 'Bulls---'
Comedian Bill Maher on Friday responded to a post from President Trump criticizing him after their dinner in the Oval Office last year. Trump diagnosed Maher with "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and described the comedian as someone who was “extremely nervous" and "had ZERO
Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
Matthew Lillard Opens Up About Quentin Tarantino Slam: “It Felt Like I Had Died”
The 'Scream 7' actor details his emotional roller coaster in the wake of the director's criticism and how it felt like getting "punched in the mouth."
'We couldn’t even have imagined this': Co-op pirate survival game Windrose has been wishlisted over 1 million times
The swashbuckling survival adventure is a hit before it's even out.
Australian PM seeks removal of Britain’s former prince Andrew from line of succession
The prime minister ruled out holding a vote on turning Australia into a republic.
‘Melania’ Producer Marc Beckman on the Jonny Greenwood Dispute, the Tricky Politics of Licensing Stones or Prince Songs, and the First Lady’s Forthcoming Docuseries: ‘I Think Amazon MGM Got a Very Good Deal’
When a dispute arose over orchestral music originally composed for “The Phantom Thread” appearing in the new Melania Trump documentary, “Melania,” aficionados of music, film and politics all stood to pay attention. The subject of licensing music rights is fascinating and thorny
Staple crops are a major contributor to global deforestation, says study
Rice, maize, and cassava crops cumulatively account for approximately 11% of total global deforestation—exceeding that of cocoa, coffee, and rubber—according to an analysis between 2001 and 2022, published in Nature Food. These staple crops should not be overlooked in global
'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 of
‘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...
