Best MTG rat cards for Commander and competitive play

If you're looking to build a Commander deck in Magic: The Gathering with rats or just want a vermin theme in other formats, here are the best cards.

Elite MBAs still influence who reaches the top of corporate America, study shows

New research from the University of Bath shows that graduates of elite MBA programs, particularly the so-called M7 super elite US schools, are significantly more likely to become top management team members and CEOs than those with non elite MBAs or no MBA at all. However, the

Baby Neanderthals may have had a rapid growth spurt compared to modern babies

Baby Neanderthals may have been much larger and grown much more quickly than their modern Homo sapiens counterparts, according to a new study of the most intact Neanderthal infant skeleton. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are our closest extinct relatives, an ancient group

Uranus's two outer rings show starkly different origins

Astronomers using the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island are revealing new insight into the composition and origins of Uranus's two outer rings. Using data from the Keck Observatory Archive (KOA), combined with observations taken by the Hubble Space Telescope

The strategic dimension of the visit of vice president of the Republic of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz to Kazakhstan: Energy security and the Middle Corridor

Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye, Cevdet Yılmaz, paid a working visit to Kazakhstan on April 14–15, 2026, in order to attend the 14th Term Intergovernmental Meeting of the Kazakhstan–Türkiye Joint Economic Commission (JEC) and to hold various contacts. The said visit

Navigating the past with ancient stone compass needles

Magnetic rocks with iron oxide concentrations act as natural chroniclers of Earth's past continental movements. Using small samples of rocks, scientists can isolate magnetic grains that were frozen in orientation as the rock solidified. The magnetization of these grains acts as

Metals become stronger and more ductile with a millisecond electric pulse

A research team has developed a novel method that dramatically enhances the strength and toughness of titanium alloys using an electric current applied for only a few milliseconds. The team was led by Assistant Professor Shaojie Gu from the Magnesium Research Center, Kumamoto

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran war deal signed in Pakistan

President Trump told reporters on Thursday that he might visit Islamabad, Pakistan, if a deal is reached there between the U.S. and Iran. “I would go to Pakistan,” Trump said when asked if he would visit the country, which has played a mediating role between the U.S. and Iran,

Potential targets: Moscow releases data about European firms making drones for Ukraine

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European countries have provided Kyiv with extensive financial and military aid, supplying the armed forces with weapons systems and ammunition.

FISA extension vote delayed

It Blows My Mind That The Division Used To Look Like A World Of Warcraft-Style MMORPG

There was a time when The Division didn't feature cover-based shooting, but instead had a hot bar and dog companion

Netflix, HBO Max, other streaming services subscribers revolt over jacked-up prices: ‘I’m done’

Scores of cord-cutters have taken to Reddit to vent their anger at shelling out nearly $30 a month for Netflix and more than $20 for HBO Max.

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to conclude the war is reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go, and that Iran has agreed to almost everything. Trump struck an optimistic tone about Iran

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says

April 16 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S. State Department said, adding that the ceasefire period may be extended by mutual

Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club Al-Hilal, where French striker Karim Benzema plays. The PIF, which also owns English Premier League side Newcastle United, sold 70 percent of Al-Hilal to

Massive Atlantic sargassum blooms traced to West Africa

Massive blooms of Sargassum seaweed that have inundated coastlines across the Atlantic since 2011 likely originate off the coast of West Africa—forming years before they are visible and overturning long-standing assumptions about where these events begin.

The secret sensory life of plants: Researchers are discovering how they see, hear, feel—and even remember

Plants are often seen as passive organisms, rooted in one place and largely unable to react to the world around them. But a new field of research is challenging these assumptions and showing that plants are as sophisticated as animals in detecting and adjusting to environmental

Graham Norton Teases New Game Show ‘The Neighbourhood,’ Says Taylor Swift ‘Opalite’ Cameo Was a Dream Come True: ‘She Made It Happen for Me’

Graham Norton is the host of “The Graham Norton Show,” Eurovision commentator for the U.K. and recently had a scene-stealing cameo in Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” music video. Now he’s adding another string to his bow by hosting a brand new ITV gameshow “The Neighbourhood,” which

Track review: Lana Del Rey’s “First Light”

We reviewed Lana Del Rey's original James Bond theme from 007 First Light, but in the style of a 2012 Pitchfork track review.

Mamdani, Hochul team up on second-home tax: What to know

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) have proposed a new tax on property owners who have second homes in New York City worth more than $5 million, in an effort to narrow the city's budget deficit by targeting the ultrawealthy. The

Highlander returns to theaters this May

Forty years later, this movie still slaps.

Hegseth shares air rescue group's 'Pulp Fiction' prayer at Pentagon service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday repeated an air rescue group's prayer that borrows from a scene in Quentin Tarantino's film "Pulp Fiction." During a Pentagon service, Hegseth said the prayer — called CSAR 25:17, an apparent reference to Ezekiel 25:17 in the Bible —

Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in NBA gambling probe

Damon Jones, the former NBA player charged in connection with an illegal sports gambling ring, is expected to plead guilty to charges in New York. Jones, who played for 10 teams in 11 seasons from 1999 to 2009, is expected to plead guilty to charges of money laundering

Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?

The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.

Man detained, officer injured after attempt to scale White House fence

U.S. Secret Service agents detained a man on Thursday morning after he attempted to breach the White House perimeter on foot. Secret Service communications chief Anthony Guglielmi said the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. EDT, when the man jumped over a construction bollard

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Reveals Action-Packed Trailer for YA Adaptation With Viola Davis, Damson Idris

Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Regina King also star in Gina Prince-Bythewood's film that debuted footage at CinemaCon

Greene slams evangelical leader's defense of Trump after AI Jesus post

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) slammed evangelical leader Franklin Graham on Thursday for defending President Trump’s since-deleted post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. Graham, a close Trump ally, said in a statement on the social platform X that he did

Surprise Steam Hit Windrose Is The Black Flag Successor Ubisoft Tried (And Failed) To Make

This pirate-themed new open-world RPG is what I wish Skull & Bones had been, but be prepared for a slow intro

Spain immigration officers cancel strike after deal to ease workload from mass migrant amnesty

Spain has granted amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally before, doing so six times between 1986 and 2005.

Johnny Depp Goes Old and Gray as Scrooge in ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ Comeback Role

The star, who has largely been outside of the spotlight since his heated divorce trial with Amber Heard, made an appearance during Paramount's presentation.

Republicans discuss boosting existing spy powers guardrails as FISA compromise

Republicans are discussing a year-long renewal of the nation's warrantless spy powers in exchange for strengthening current aspects of the law, multiple sources involved in the talks told The Hill. Such a package would scale back the 18-month timeline requested by President

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Trailer Debuts Epic African Fantasy at CinemaCon With Regina King, Chiwetel Ejiofor and More

Paramount debuted the first look at its upcoming fantasy film “Children of Blood and Bone” at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners that’s underway in Las Vegas. The film is based on author Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 novel of the same name, set in a fictional

For regrowing human limbs, this salamander gene could hold the key

Investigating a common gene in three very different species—salamanders, mice and zebrafish—scientists have discovered the potential for a novel gene therapy aimed at eventually regrowing limbs in humans, according to new research published this week.

Employment data shows the early signs of AI job disruption are already here

There has been no shortage of bold claims recently about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs—from mass unemployment to over-hyped distraction. Much of this debate is speculative. Often, coming from the tech giants promoting their own products, it is self-serving.

Altman attack suspect suggested 'Luigi’ing some tech CEOs' in online chat

The suspect accused of attempting to murder OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed interest in “Luigi’ing” technology leaders in an online chat late last year, referring to Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A team member of the podcast

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Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

By Christian Martinez WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended. "I'm not sure it needs to be extended," Trump told reporters at the White House. "Iran wants to make a deal and

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the next week or two. Trump spoke to both leaders as the ceasefire was announced. He

Top woman in Congress says she 'did not even hear a rumor' about Swalwell, Gonzales

Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), the House minority whip, said Thursday that she never heard a “rumor” about alleged misconduct by former Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.). “I personally did not even hear a rumor about Eric Swalwell or Tony Gonzales

Expedition 33 star Charlie Cox has finally played the RPG

Daredevil actor and voice of Gustave Charlie Cox says he has gone through some of the early portions of the venerated RPG

10 Republicans help Democrats pass resolution extending TPS protections for Haitian migrants

The House on Thursday passed a resolution requiring the Trump administration to extend temporary legal protections for Haitian migrants after a small group of Republicans helped Democrats force it to the floor using a rarely successful maneuver. The lower chamber passed the

Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to 10-day ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced in a Thursday social media post that the governments of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that will begin on Thursday evening. The president also said that he would be inviting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli

‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Canceled After Five Seasons

“Law & Order: Organized Crime” has been canceled after five seasons. The “Law & Order” spinoff premiered in 2021 and aired on NBC for its first four seasons, then moved to Peacock for Season 5, which concluded in June 2025. Christopher Meloni starred as detective Elliot

Victoria Beckham Addresses Strained Relationship With Son Brooklyn: ‘We Love Our Children So Much’

"We've been in the public eye for more than 30 years right now, and all we've ever tried to do is protect our children and love our children," former Spice Girl says

Johnny Depp Earns Huge CinemaCon Applause and Debuts Scrooge Transformation in ‘A Christmas Carol’ First Footage

Johnny Depp is about to learn what Christmas is all about. The former superstar, whose career was overshadowed by his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard and off-screen antics, is returning to blockbuster filmmaking with “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.” Paramount debuted a

Northernlion Cancels Streamer Supercruise Just Three Days After Announcing It, Surprising No One But Disappointing Everyone

'I think this has illuminated for me that I actually do have an anxiety disorder,' Northernlion said

Rescuers to use air cushions in latest effort to save stranded whale

"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.

Largest Known Collection of Bees Discovered Living in a Cemetery

Graveyards are teeming with life The post Largest Known Collection of Bees Discovered Living in a Cemetery appeared first on Nautilus .

Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd Battle the Alaskan Wilderness in Action-Packed ‘Heart of the Beast’ Trailer at CinemaCon

Dogs truly are man’s best friend. That’s the takeaway from the first trailer of “Heart of the Beast,” a brutal survival story with Brad Pitt and one devoted German Shepherd, that Paramount debuted at CinemaCon on Thursday. Pitt stars in the upcoming film as a former Army

Judge Says White House Can Only Build Underground Portion of Ballroom

President Trump has been dealt another setback on his massive ballroom project. A federal judge ruled Thursday that construction can only proceed on the underground, national security–related parts of the project, and not on the 90,000-square-foot ballroom the president wants