Xbox Revenue Dropped $1.7 Billion Last Year
Microsoft's gaming division had a very bad quarter
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The oceans near Australia may be the best places to fertilize for removing carbon dioxide
Deploying ocean iron fertilization—a strategy for carbon dioxide capture—in higher latitudes rather than near the equator could reduce environmental impacts while still achieving removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to a modeling study published in Nature.
Simple changes to fishing gear and handling can greatly improve survival of released coho salmon
Coho salmon released by recreational anglers are far more likely to survive when handled without a landing net, according to new research. In salmon fisheries where anglers may be required to release salmon that are undersized, wild or not the target species, post-release
Two rulers, one ballot: how will Negeri Sembilan’s royal crisis sway voters?
As Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls, a bitter royal succession dispute has thrust its unique elective monarchy and the living traditions of Adat Perpatih into the spotlight.
It’s Cool to Be Weird
I really like what Razaak Eniola has to say here about human difference. Before Prince was Prince, Prince was weird . And that goes the same for probably any of your favorite artists. Before Erykah Badu was Erykah Badu, Erykah Badu was weird. Before Marc Rebillet was Marc
Here’s How to Watch MLS All-Star Game 2026 Live Online for Free
Keep that World Cup fever going with soccer‘s biggest and brightest stars taking to the pitch tonight for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. This is the fourth time since 2020 that the North American league has faced off against Mexico’s premier soccer league in an all-star game. For
Healthy pregnancies and newborns are possible after CAR T cell therapy
Women who received treatment for autoimmune diseases with CAR T cell therapy went on to have regular pregnancies and healthy babies.
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film’s Set ‘Sobbing,’ Calls It the ‘Worst Thing I’ve Had to Live Through’ and ‘I Never Want to Hear About It Again’
Tomi Adeyemi, author of the novel “Children of Blood and Bone,” said the upcoming Paramount film adaptation of her book was “the worst thing I have ever had to live through” and “I never want to hear about this project again” in a five-minute video posted on Wednesday. Adeyemi,
In the Age of AI, the Analog Restaurant Feels Radical
"Some restaurants are leaning into handmade touches, as AI-generated food photos and flyers become commonplace."
Venom is getting his own animated movie, but what about the MCU?
A live-action Venom vs. Spider-Man is still on the cards, Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal says, as is the animated Venom solo movie.
Halo: Campaign Evolved restarts the Xbox vs. PlayStation console war
Halo: Campaign Evolved remake players say the assault rifle is slightly less accurate on PS5 compared to Xbox, sparking debates.
The Bruin Theater in Westwood Village to Reopen: ‘It’s a Magical Place’
The Bruin Theater in Los Angeles’ Westwood Village is set to reopen in October, with the announcement capping a big month for the city’s movie lovers. Last week, Sony Pictures announced it will take over operation of the Cinerama Dome with Alamo Drafthouse running the former
Here are the five big takeaways from this week's Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday followed through on expectations for no interest rate change.
A step closer to artificial organs: UV light shapes arteriole-scale hydrogel vessels
The creation of fully artificial organs is a sci-fi dream, and researchers in Japan may have brought it one step closer to reality by developing a new photofabrication technique (i.e., a light-controlled synthetic method) for constructing arteriole-scale tubular hydrogels.
Canada's infrastructure projects could damage Pacific salmon habitats
The Canadian government is proposing sweeping changes to accelerate industrial development and reduce environmental oversight. These proposed legislative, regulatory and policy reforms could significantly diminish the government's capacity to assess environmental impacts and
Xbox revenue drops 10 percent as Microsoft’s cloud and AI business surges
Xbox is having yet another tough quarter, as revenue from content and services like its Game Pass subscription dipped 10 percent over the past few months. At the same time, Xbox hardware sales declined 13 percent, according to Microsoft's fourth-quarter earnings report released
Trump shrugs off Cornyn's hold on Blanche: 'I heard he's going through quite nicely'
President Trump brushed off concerns that Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) could hold up acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination in the Senate on Wednesday, saying he heard the process is going “quite nicely. "I don't know what it is, but I haven't heard that there's a
How Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax is pushing NYC business leaders to the brink — and may spark a war
The city's largest business advocacy group, the Partnership for New York City, is putting together a plan for action.
Trump announces sweeping renovation of Dulles airport
President Trump announced a $22 billion makeover for Dulles International Airport on Wednesday that includes new terminals and will do away with the airport's infamous “people mover” shuttles. "Whether you're Republican or Democrat, you don't want to be subjected to this
Noah Kahan hits Trump over use of song in social post: 'Would never approve'
Indie singer Noah Kahan slammed President Trump on Tuesday over the use of his song “American Cars” in a recent Instagram post by the White House. “Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” Kahan said in the comments. “Made in America
'The Maw' skulls and terminal locations in Halo Campaign Evolved
A guide on where to find the three skulls and one terminal location during "The Maw" level in Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Trump makes new demands for Russia, Iran sanctions bill named for Graham
President Trump on Wednesday issued a new demand for lawmakers to amend a Russia sanctions bill and grant him authorities to tariff Iran, likely complicating the legislation's path forward as it heads to a vote in the House. Democrats, while largely supporting the legislation,
Selling stakes in the beautiful game. What could go wrong?
FIFA’s plan to tap private investors is causing outrage
White House pitches Senate GOP on ‘tight’ party-line bill focused on military, farm aid
Under the Trump administration plan, a subsequent bill could boost military funding to $1.5 trillion and raise the debt limit.
Madrid Museum Puts Picasso in Dialogue With "African Guernica"
Dumile Feni’s monumental drawing is part of the Museo Reina Sofía's new program "History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but It Does Rhyme."
Jeffrey Gundlach says the bond market is telling Warsh the Fed has to start acting on inflation
Gundlach said the divergent moves across the Treasury curve showed investors' skepticism that the Fed will ultimately follow through.
V.V. Lightbody Announces New Album Period Piece: Hear “Practice Smiling”
Late last year, Chicago's V.V. Lightbody shared a very pretty song called " Best Problem " with strings from Macie Stewart. Now, the singer-songwriter is announcing her new album Period Piece to follow 2020's Make A Shrine Or Burn It , and it's her first with herself as the
Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: ‘When you’re best friends it’s easy’
The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.
Meta Takes $2.4 Billion Charge for Legal Proceedings in Q2, Revenue Booms 28% to Over $60 Billion
Meta continues to post soaring revenue, but the Mark Zuckerberg-led company took a big hit in the second quarter of 2026 related to legal proceedings and layoffs. The company, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, said it took $2.4 billion in charges “related to legal
Stable DNA building blocks enable faster oligonucleotide synthesis without oxidation
The chemical synthesis of oligonucleotides (ONs) is central to modern molecular biology, diagnostics and nucleic acid therapeutics. While demand for high-quality ONs is increasing, the conventional synthetic method has long-standing efficiency challenges. Widely adopted
Where have all the wasps gone this summer?
Summer can be lovely—until a wasp turns up. Whether they present as an irritating picnic visitor or an uninvited attic guest, common social wasps are as much a part of our summer as festivals, sunscreen and the growing despair of how to entertain children who've forgotten how
A Skyrim username mistake sent a man to prison for over a year
For years, no one noticed a discrepancy in two usernames that referenced Bethesda's popular Elder Scrolls RPG
Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta
While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual.
Glen Powell’s ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 Sets Release Date, Drops First Look Photos (TV News Roundup)
Glen Powell’s football comedy “Chad Powers” is back for Season 2, which will release Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers. People are starting to catch on to the odd behavior of Russ Holliday, aka Chad Powers (Glen Powell) this second season, especially
Zelensky says he asked Trump for emergency package of Patriot missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he’d asked President Trump for a “winter package” that consists of 300 Patriot interceptors to fend off the Kremlin amid its war with Kyiv. The request follows Trump’s approval for Ukraine to manufacture its own
5 takeaways on Fauci's hostile Senate hearing, GOP contempt threats
Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing Wednesday ended up being an hours-long opportunity for Republicans to vent criticisms, arguments and theories on the COVID-19 response as the veteran government scientist adamantly refused to answer any
Latest Palworld patch keeps Victor & Shadowbeak from accidentally teleporting out of existence, prevents Panthalus from breaking everything
Palworld's bosses should be a bit more predictable.
South Korea’s stock-market boom is collapsing spectacularly
It may be a harbinger of things to come
Curbside Lambsear Announce Debut EP Put Rings On All My Fingers To Weigh Down My Hands: Hear “No Ordinary Word”
Last month, we very much liked " Man The Door ," the debut single from Curbside Lambsear, the band made up of members of caroline and the Umlauts. Now, the intriguing duo is announcing their debut EP, Put Rings On All My Fingers To Weigh Down My Hands . The new single, "No
Walmart is busy building out their fast EV charger...
Walmart is busy building out their fast EV charger network in the US …currently 73 locations in 17 states. Their eventual goal is install chargers at “thousands of its locations by 2030”.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Developers Say They Aren’t Nerfing Dragonsplague—Just Making It More Clear
I'd rather yeet my pawns off a cliff, thanks
Icelandic fish 'hot tubs' reveal genetic adaptations to warming—and unexpected overeating
New research, led by the University of Glasgow reveals that adaptation to warmer waters causes fish to display a range of behavioral and biological differences, including obesity, overeating and lower metabolism.
Better recording of prisoner inequalities could help prevent deaths in custody, new study finds
A lack of data on prisoner characteristics is providing an incomplete picture of who dies in prison and why, which may be contributing to preventable deaths in custody, according to a new report.
Trump loses ground with GOP as overall approval sinks to 32 percent: Quinnipiac poll
As public criticism of President Trump’s job performance persists amid the months-long Iran war and resulting strains on the U.S. economy, the president is losing support from some voters in his party, according to a survey released Wednesday. The latest Quinnipiac University
How Celebrities Became America’s Unregulated Drug Pushers
Social media endorsements can sway consumers, and no one is watching The post How Celebrities Became America’s Unregulated Drug Pushers appeared first on Nautilus .
Three firefighters die battling wildfires in Greece
Around 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from Agia Galini as wildfires force further evacuations across southern Rethymno,
Pentagon: New casualty category for renewed Iran fighting tied to end of Operation Epic Fury
The Pentagon said its new category for the number of U.S. deaths and injuries to service members for renewed fighting with Iran is tied to the end of Operation Epic Fury. The department removed the four service members who died and dozens of those injured in the recent
Schumer urges Fetterman not to leave Senate Democratic caucus
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Wednesday urged Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to stay in the Senate Democratic Conference and praised him as a “very good” member of Congress, despite growing tensions between Fetterman and the progressive Democratic base. Asked if
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as three policymakers back hike
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and an Iran war-driven surge in energy prices.