Valve wasn't sure it was gonna have any Steam Machines to sell at the start of 2026: 'Things looked really dire'
Another thing to thank the RAM crisis for.
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Iran, Oman stress need for coordination on Strait of Hormuz traffic in foreign minister call
DUBAI, June 25 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman stressed the need for continued bilateral coordination on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call on Thursday, Iranian state media reported. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his
Gazans nourish dreams at twice-bombed culinary school
Inside a Gaza City culinary academy that has been bombed and rebuilt twice during the war, students chop, whisk, and plate dishes with quiet determination, committed to mastering their craft despite the hardships that surround them. At Smile Kitchen Culinary Academy, men and
Man mistakenly nabbed in Tokyo by police officers who were unaware of new ID card
The man possessed a type of residence card issued since June 14.
Congress caved on ICE funding, but can still act to protect detained children
Eliminating Flores would remove one of the last safeguards standing between children and indefinite, unchecked government detention.
TSA seizes over 300 drones at World Cup events
On matchdays, drones are prohibited within a three-mile radius of stadiums.
Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study finds
FRANKFURT, June 25 - Wealthy nations with the highest rate of immigration over the past 35 years reaped a large economic benefit and many could still absorb more workers, according to research to be presented at a top European Central Bank conference next week.
Ancient geology helps explain why Australia holds some of world's richest gold
Gold has long held a special place in Australia's history, shaping the nation's economic fortunes and driving waves of migration since the 1850s gold rushes. Today, Australia stands as one of the world's largest gold producers, with the precious metal a key driver of both
Miniature satellite tags reveal diving behavior of juvenile sea turtles
Until recently, researchers were unable to conduct satellite-tracking studies on juvenile turtles because of their small body sizes and immediate dispersal into the ocean, leaving this period of their lives enigmatic and often referred to as the "lost years." A study titled
Daniele Luchetti Sets New Film ‘Your Little Matter,’ Starring Tecla Insolia as an Orphan Looking for Her Birth Mother (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran Italian director Daniele Luchetti — whose “The Ties” opened the 2020 Venice Film Festival — is back behind the camera on “Your Little Matter” (“Dove Non Mi Hai Portata”), a drama about a young writer looking into her parents’ dark past led by rising Italian talent Tecla
Anime and manga companies set to receive government subsidies for AI translations
The Japanese government is planning a massive round of subsidies for 15 big anime and manga companies to boost overseas sales and fight piracy
Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat
Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units, as workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering wards Doctors have sounded the alarm over the disastrous impact of extreme heat on the NHS in England, with radiotherapy machines and MRI scanners failing, critical
Europe summer travel trends: Short breaks, family holidays and coolcations drive demand
From quick getaways to heatwave-avoiding escapes, new data from Trip.com reveals the trends that are shaping summer travel across Europe in 2026.
Laura Bailey introduces her new Critical Role character for Daggerheart's Age of Umbra
Laura Bailey's new character in Critical Role's upcoming miniseries, Age of Umbra: Sallowlands, is sure to cast a spell on you this July.
Genndy Tartakovsky Sets ‘Conan the Barbarian’ Series with Cartoon Network Studios and Prime Video
Genndy Tartakovsky is developing a “Conan the Barbarian” series with Cartoon Network Studios and Prime Video – suggesting the animation great is firmly back in the Warner Bros. fold having spent a few years developing features with Sony, returning earlier this year with a new
Ajay Devgn Sets Action Comeback With ‘Chauhaan,’ From Jio Studios and Colour Yellow
Top Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is set to headline “Chauhaan,” an action entertainer presented by Jio Studios and produced in association with Colour Yellow Productions, marking his debut collaboration with filmmaker Aanand L. Rai. The title was unveiled Thursday on what would
Africa: South Africa Police and Protesters Must Put Lives First As 30 June Looms
[ISS] Police and leaders of anti-immigration movements have a responsibility to ensure that protests do not degenerate into violence.
Africa: XI's Zero Tariff Offer to Africa and the Political Boundaries of Eswatini's Exclusion
[African Arguments] China's tariff announcement and the African response
Africa: In West Africa's Benin, Women Make Centuries-Old Salt Production Methods Sustainable
[IPS] Ouidah, Benin -- It is barely noon, and a group of women sit near the beach on the outskirts of Djégbadji village, in West Africa's Benin, sifting through mounds of salt harvested from the Gulf of Guinea's ocean.
How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
What’s next after Trump confronts Senate GOP?
In today's issue: ▪ GOP tensions on display ▪ Lobbying on trade deal ▪ Hantavirus response concludes ▪ Democrats downplay divisions The fate of a bipartisan housing bill and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act are up in the air after President
Scientists target soybean cyst nematode by cutting off its food supply
Agricultural scientists are rethinking their battle plans against plant parasites that cause billions of dollars in annual yield losses for American farmers.
Putin's reign may not survive the impending fall of Crimea
Tuesday marked the third anniversary of Yevgeny Prigozhin's mutiny against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prigozhin failed and paid with his life. But Russia as a whole, and Russian-occupied Crimea in particular, might have been better off had the man once known as "Putin’s
4 lessons for Pro-Israel Democrats from the DSA wins in New York primaries
The Democratic Socialists of America had a moment in the New York House primary elections, but the vast majority of Democrats still remain closer to the middle on Israel and most issues, and moderate Democrats must mobilize to support their preferred candidates in order to
Italian studio 34BigThings regains independence from Embracer
'Returning to full independence gives us absolute autonomy.'
Parisians living in attic apartments are roasting under the city's pretty zinc roofs
In France's historic heatwave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare.
Death toll expected to rise after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela
Venezuela's acting president has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, killing at least 32. The death toll is expected to rise.
Mediterranean travel trends: How ‘blue mind experiences’ and local culture keep people coming back
As fly-and-flop holidays fall out of fashion, travellers are looking for more meaningful travel experiences even while prioritising sun and sea.
SpaceX has quietly launched a spacecraft almost no one knew existed
Rumours have circulated that it could be used to transport military hardware.
Quantum waves reveal one-sided motion marking elusive critical states
Sound waves, light waves and other types of waves, generally spread freely through space and over time. In 1958, physicist Philip W. Anderson first described a phenomenon via which irregularities or other sources of disorder in materials would prevent waves from propagating
The 124 best tech deals for day three of Prime Day
It’s day three of Prime Day, folks. We’re nearly 75 percent of the way through Amazon’s four-day sales event, and unsurprisingly, many deals are still sticking around. There have been all kinds of discounts on things like TVs, smart home gadgets, chargers, headphones, and more.
A record 25 million adults under 35 are living with their parents
More Americans under 35 are living with their parents, but it's not because they don't have jobs.
EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer
The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.
Israel denies report of partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon 'buffer zone'
The denial followed a report citing a U.S. State Department official saying Israeli forces pulled back from some of the territory occupied in southern Lebanon as a 'gesture of good faith' toward the Lebanese government
Food kit warehouse closure puts 290 jobs at risk
Food company Gousto says it is closing its warehouse in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Africa: The Hidden Neuroscience Behind Workplace Feedback
[Daily Maverick] Why performance reviews and feedback can feel like physical threats.
From scandal to World Cup: The powerful network behind Ghana FA chief Kurt Okraku’s rise
Few figures in African football command a constellation of allies as powerful as Kurt Okraku’s, stretching from FIFA corridors to the highest levels of Ghanaian football.
Phoebe Bridgers announces new album after solo hiatus
The American singer is coming back with her third solo record 'Lost Weekend' ahead of a US and European tour starting in September.
US-Iran talks could derail fragile peace process, says ex-Israeli spokesperson
Former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy believes Israel's campaign is "creating the urgency and opportunity" for Lebanon to confront Hezbollah. Levy said that if Lebanon is "capable of dismantling Hezbollah", it could mark the beginning of "a beautiful peace between
Macron says France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily
It comes after the UK announced earlier this month that it had intercepted and boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker "Smyrtos" in the English Channel.
Africa: No, Tiktok Not Giving Away Free Data to Commemorate Anniversary
[Africa Check] No, TikTok not giving away free data to commemorate anniversary
Magic: The Gathering Arena developers have successfully unionized
'Our dream is finally a reality.'
Celebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first time
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.
Qatar fans hopeful about the future despite World Cup exit after Bosnia defeat
Qatar's World Cup dream came to an end after three group matches, with fans in Doha reflecting on the team's strong performance while remaining optimistic about the future, as Qatar emerges from the war with hope.
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
Datacentres facing increase in global climate-related legal cases, report finds
LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollution The proliferation of datacentres and AI is increasingly at the forefront of environmental litigation around the world from Chile to Ireland, a report has found. In an analysis of
Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill
TAIPEI, June 25 - Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the island first gets Beijing's approval and also boards or even seizes ships.
Reset: Hat
This portrait of a life reimagined is a meditation on identity, happiness and the balance between freedom and conformity - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon