New airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs after Israeli warning
Lebanon sees fresh Israeli airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with buildings hit in Haret Hreik after evacuation warnings.
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Cyber Heist Thriller ‘LifeHack’ From Timur Bekmambetov and Michael Fassbender Getting Theatrical Release in U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)
“Lifehack,” the cyber heist thriller that landed critical praise after premiering at SXSW in 2025, is heading to cinemas in the U.S. The film, which currently holds a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and was nominated for two British Independent Film Awards, is set to release wide
Preparing students to deal with 'reality shock' in the workplace
A new study from Hiroshima University shows that, among university students just entering the workforce, those with optimism about the future better manage "reality shock" through formation of a career-related identity.
Josh Finan Joins Sydney Sweeney and Leo Woodall in ‘Custom of the Country’ From Studiocanal and Rabbit’s Foot Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Josh Finan, the rising British star best known for his recent TV work on shows such as “The Responder” (for which he was BAFTA TV nominated), “The Gentleman,” “Say Nothing” (playing Gerry Adams) and this year’s “Waiting for the Out,” has landed his first major film role. The
US submarine sinks Iranian warship with torpedo; video shows explosion
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy submarine sunk an Iranian warship in international waters, the first such sinking of adversary ship since World War II. “An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international
House Ethics panel launches investigation of Tony Gonzales
The announcement comes as the Texas Republican fights for his political life in a primary runoff.
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Screens at United Nations in Geneva With Video Message From Alfonso Cuarón
A special screening of Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar-nominated feature “The Voice of Hind Rajab” was held on Tuesday at the United Nations Office at Geneva during a U.N. Human Rights Council event preceded by a video message from multiple Oscar-winning Mexican
‘Whispers in May’ Captures the “Delicate Space Between Girlhood and Womanhood” (Exclusive Copenhagen Trailer)
Three girls in China go on a road trip in the second feature from Dongnan Chen that blends raw documentary with an improvised fictional voyage, creating "an alternative narrative."
The 30 best Pokémon episodes, scenes, and jokes from the show and movies
As part of Polygon’s ongoing celebration of Pokémon’s 30th birthday, we’ve rounded up the 30 most iconic moments from the anime
Mars Express orbiter captures craters on planet's Arabia Terra
Craters, craters, and yet more craters: this snapshot from ESA's Mars Express is packed full of them, each as fascinating as the last.
Möbius-inspired surface controls light in two directions
Light is an unusually rich carrier of information. Its direction of travel, wavelength, and polarization can all be used to encode signals or images. Yet controlling these properties independently remains difficult, especially when light can enter a device from either side.
Nicole Travolta’s Solo Show ‘Nicole Travolta Is Doing Alright’ Returns to SoHo Playhouse
Nicole Travolta’s solo show “Nicole Travolta Is Doing Alright” will return to the New York Stage this spring. The play is scheduled for an encore engagement at the SoHo Playhouse from April 1 through May 10. A blend of stand-up, confessional storytelling and character work, the
Daylight Saving Time isn’t going away any time soon
It will take a compelling reason for lawmakers to stick their necks out and enact a law that ends Standard Time once and for all.
Sony will stop selling PS5 games on PC because they're not selling
PS5-exclusive games aren't selling well on PC, suggesting Sony may put fewer PlayStation games on Steam.
Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Middle East tensions escalate
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.
Report: Sony losing interest in bringing major PlayStation titles to PC
Sources claim the Japanese company is rethinking its strategy after being left unimpressed with PC sales.
Fcukers Make TV Debut, Share New Song “if you wanna party come over to my house”
We almost got to hear Jimmy Fallon drop the F-bomb on The Tonight Show. Fcukers, the New York City electronic party-pop duo, were the musical guest last night; they played “I Like It Like That” from their upcoming album Ö. Fallon called them F-U-C-Kers even though that’s not
Johnson, Allred advance to runoff for Dallas-area House seat
Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) and former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) are projected to head to a runoff in the Democratic primary for Texas’s newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Johnson succeeded Allred last cycle after the former lawmaker
Crimson Desert Marketing Director Responds To Review Drama: ‘We’re Not Hiding Anything’
Hype levels for the open-world action-adventure have hit critical mass
Artemis II: What's on the menu?
The food flying aboard Artemis II is designed to support crew health and performance during the mission around the moon. With no resupply, refrigeration, or late-load capability, all meals must be carefully selected to remain safe, shelf-stable, and easy to prepare and consume
Gallego says he'd vote to fund 'dumb' Iran war
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on Tuesday said he’d vote to fund a war against Iran if other Gulf States contribute to the cost, despite previously describing the conflict as “dumb.” CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked Gallego, "If the Pentagon asks for more funding for what’s happening,
Watch live: Noem facing House questioning over DHS oversight
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem will testify before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning on oversight of the department as lawmakers remain at an impasse over funding for it. Noem on Tuesday faced fierce questioning in the Senate, where
Berlinale Head Tricia Tuttle to Stay in Place While Festival Will Review Government ‘Recommendations’
Under-fire Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle is set to stay on at the festival following a week of turbulence and meetings with the German government. Tuttle’s leadership came under threat after the 2026 edition of the festival was overshadowed by political debate, with several
Patti Harrison Remixed SASAMI’s “I’ll Be Gone”
Almost exactly one year ago, SASAMI released her album Blood On The Silver Screen. Today, she’s announcing a new deluxe edition called Blood On The Silver Screen: Director’s Cut. It’ll include the version of “Just Be Friends” with Soccer Mommy, and it’ll also have some remixes
Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe, fuelling economic anxiety
The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets.
Nanoparticle vaccine approach takes on a new target: Hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects an estimated 50 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and remains a leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer. While antiviral drugs can cure most infections, global access remains limited and these drugs do not
AI has powerful uses for First Nations oral cultural knowledge. Here's how
Much of the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and Indigenous peoples focuses on harms, such as cultural appropriation, cultural flattening and digital exclusion. These risks are real.
Menefee, Green's Democratic primary battle heads to runoff
The Democratic primary between Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) and Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) is projected to head to a runoff in the Houston-based 18th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The race will shift to another May 26 showdown between Menefee, the
Trump sides with crypto firms in trillion-dollar battle with banks over stablecoin yield
The dispute centers on whether crypto firms like Coinbase can offer yields on stablecoins, which banks warn will siphon trillions of dollars from the industry.
Kiss goodbye to Ghost of Yotei on PC: Sony is U-turning on its 'let's put our games on PC' strategy and bunkering back down with console exclusives, says Bloomberg
Nothing gold can stay.
Bruce Hornsby – “Ecstatic” (Feat. Bonnie Raitt)
Bruce Hornsby and Bonnie Raitt go way back. Hornsby played piano on Raitt’s ultra-classic 1991 ballad “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” and Raitt sang backing vocals on a couple of tracks from Hornsby’s 1993 album Harbor Lights. Now they’ve reunited for a beautiful, charming,
China kicks off key political meetings in Beijing under shadow of war in Iran
A key deliverable is China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, which will outline the country's development goals until 2030.
Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NATO
A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading toward Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by NATO air defence systems, Turkish officials said Wednesday. The defence ministry said it had been "engaged and neutralised by NATO air-and-missile defence assets
Creating sustainable supply of declining tree species can support floodplain habitat restoration
A number of native black poplar whips—young unbranched trees—were planted at the campus near Southwell as part of a project involving NTU, the Environment Agency, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Trent Rivers Trust, Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group and the Sherwood
A roadmap to better zoning and a boom in starter homes
The template respects the reality of land-use governance in the United States.
