Playing Slay the Spire 2 and Esoteric Ebb on my ROG Ally all weekend turned me into a happy lump of swaddled gamer joy
And now I must ask: What are you playing on your handheld gaming PC?
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U.S. Indigenous peoples experience higher rates of fatal police violence in and around reservations
Indigenous people in the United States are at higher risk of fatal police violence in and around American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) reservations, according to the first comprehensive national study on the subject from researchers at Drexel University's Dornsife School of
Study warns Colombia could lose one-fifth of cocoa land by 2050
By 2050, nearly 20% of the areas currently suitable for cocoa cultivation in Colombia could lose the climate conditions needed for production, particularly in the lowlands of the Caribbean region and the country's northeastern departments, according to a new scientific study.
Travis Scott Tells Supreme Court Use of Rap Lyrics in Death Sentence Was Unconstitutional
Killer Mike, T.I., Young Thug, Fat Joe, and more also filed a brief arguing that the lyrics were used to "stoke racial and anti-rap bias"
US says UN aid to Afghanistan needs evaluation
By David Brunnstrom March 9 (Reuters) - Despite what it called a humanitarian "disaster" in Afghanistan, the U.S. said on Monday international assistance to the country should be evaluated, given Taliban "intransigence" and its exclusion of the female population from basic
Americans expect gasoline prices to keep rising after Iran strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - Most Americans think gasoline prices are going to rise in coming months following President Donald Trump's decision to launch military strikes on Iran, and many expect a protracted conflict, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that
Trump says Iran war will end 'very soon'
US President Donald Trump on Monday pushed the idea of the Iran war ending soon, but remained vague on a timeline for ending the attacks that have rocked the Middle East and shaken the global economy. Markets jumped when Trump suggested to CBS News that the US-Israeli assault
Final Oscar Predictions: International Feature — Brazil and Norway Face Off in One of the Toughest Races to Call
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Larry Summers kicked out by prestigious economics group over Jeffrey Epstein ties: report
Losing the affiliation with the National Bureau of Economic Research would be the latest fallout for Summers from his ties with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump calls Iran war 'excursion' that will be done 'very soon'
President Trump on Monday described the war against Iran as an “excursion” that would be over soon, as the president contends with spiking oil prices, troop casualties, allies under attack and low support among the American public. “This was just an excursion into something
Trump, Pentagon give conflicting signals on end to Iran war
President Trump and the Pentagon are offering conflicting signals on how long the U.S. war with Iran will last, as officials in Tehran prepare to dig in for a longer fight and with the economic fallout from the clash hurting the U.S. and global economy. Trump on Monday
Evaluating landing sites for China's manned moon mission
Observations of the Rimae Bode region on the moon reveal five distinct types of terrain and identify several potential landing sites for China's first crewed mission, according to research titled "Geology of Rimae Bode region as priority site candidate for China's first crewed
Film at Lincoln Center’s Daniel Battsek on Cultivating a New Generation of French Cinema Lovers
From the enthusiastic young crowd packing French movie screenings at the Walter Reade Theater at New York’s Film at Lincoln Center over the weekend, it might appear that the theatrical future of foreign cinema is thriving. The real picture, however, is more complicated. Like
Trump sends mixed messaging on Iran war timeline, but vows 'ultimate victory'
U.S. President also claimed that 'if the Iranians had a nuclear weapon, they would've used it against Israel'
From KL to K-pop: How Malaysian fashion label Joe Chia won over S.Coups, Felix and other global stars
Once a tiny indie label tucked above a button shop in Kuala Lumpur, Joe Chia is now a global name worn by K-pop stars like Seventeen’s S.Coups and Stray Kids’ Felix. Founders Joe Chia and Melissa Deng tell us how they built one of Asia’s most compelling menswear brands.
Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin
DORAL, Florida, March 9 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he had a \"very good call\" with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
Trump says he is 'disappointed' that Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran's supreme leader
DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was "disappointed" that Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the supreme leader of the country. "We think it's going to lead to just more of the same
Canadian PM, Qatari emir discuss diplomacy to prevent wider war in Middle East
By Kanishka Singh March 9 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Monday about avoiding a wider conflict in the Middle East, Carney's office said. Here are some details: • They "underscored the importance of
Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
SYDNEY, March 10 (Reuters) - Australia will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab Emirates but will not put troops on the ground in Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. Australia's military support
Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds
They raid compost bins, outsmart latches and sometimes look gleeful doing it. A new study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious.
‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Pilot Ratings Jump More Than 100%, Reaching Nearly 13 Million Viewers Since Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
The first episode of “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” has reached nearly 13 million viewers to date. The pilot of the new Tracy Morgan-led sitcom debuted on NBC on Jan. 18 and initially brought in a strong 5.8 million viewers, achieving the most-watched comedy telecast of
Nvidia halts H200 production as China backs Huawei AI chips
Nvidia has reportedly halted production of its H200 artificial-intelligence (AI) chips intended for China amid rising political tensions between the United States and China and Beijing’s policy of supporting domestic chips. The company has reallocated manufacturing capacity at
U.S. orders more diplomats to leave Middle East
The State Department’s most recent directives apply to personnel in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Iranian counterattacks.
Trump says Iran war to end 'very soon' as oil prices soar
He also said the military campaign in Iran would "go further" despite "achieving major strides."
How do we know what asteroids are made out of?
Asteroids are some of the oldest objects in the solar system: leftovers from the chaotic time when planets were assembling from dust and rock. They're time capsules, preserving clues about what the early solar system was like, and, ultimately, what the building blocks of
Phil Rosenthal Signs Deal With Banijay, Moves ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ to YouTube
Somebody else is now feeding Phil. “Everybody Loves Raymond” creator-turned-ultimate-foodie Phil Rosenthal is on the move, signing a new deal with Banijay Americas that will see his “Somebody Feed Phil” franchise shifting platforms. Under the new deal, “Somebody Feed Phil” will
Gene edit makes probiotic safer for immunocompromised patients
An international team of researchers has modified a probiotic yeast to make it safer for use by immunocompromised people, older adults and infants. Testing in an animal model found that the modified yeast is less likely to cause infection than unmodified strains of the same
WeWork ‘growing again’ in NYC — years after crashing and burning
Today’s WeWork is a different animal than the one founded by Adam Neumann.
Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford Go Time-Tripping With ‘Trixies,’ a Terrific New Concept Album They Wrote but Never Recorded in the 1970s
If you wrote a terrific batch of material as a young artist, would you immediately set out to record it, or would you put it into a time capsule, bury it and think, “This might come in handy in 50 years”? Historically, not many singer-songwriters or bands have taken the latter
Trump's denial on Iran school bombing cuts against mounting signs of US responsibility
President Trump’s remarks blaming Iran for the recent bombing of an all-girls school in southern Iran, where more than 160 people were killed, run counter to the mounting evidence that the U.S. military is likely responsible for the attack. The Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary
Oscars 2026: The Ultimate Party Guide With Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Teyana Taylor and More
Happy Oscars — and let the festivities begin! Oscar week gets off to a fashionable start on Monday when Dior throws its Club J’adore party with expected guests including Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, “Scream 7” star Jasmin Savoy Brown, Alexandra Shipp, Jurnee Smollett,
Roughly 3 in 4 oppose sending US ground troops into Iran: Survey
Nearly three-quarters of respondents to a new Quinnipiac University poll do not support the U.S. sending ground troops into Iran, as the conflict in the Middle East hits 10 days on Monday. The survey, released Monday, found that 20 percent of respondents support such a move,
Democrats seek to impose political pain of Iran war on Trump
Democrats are pouncing on a spike in gas prices and expected soaring airline fares, blaming President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran for deepening economic pain on Americans. In interviews, statements and in a flurry of social media posts, Democrats have sharpened their
Amy Klobuchar Slams Live Nation Settlement: ‘Every Sign Points to a Backroom Deal’
The Senator tells Rolling Stone that the settlement will do "little to lower costs, preserve venues, or protect fans"
‘The Peacock and the Sparrow,’ Award-Winning Spy Thriller, Being Made Into Film by Producers Scott Delman, Zanne Devine (EXCLUSIVE)
Producers Scott Delman and Zanne Devine have optioned “The Peacock and the Sparrow,” the debut spy thriller from former CIA operations officer I.S. Berry, for an upcoming feature film adaptation. Set during the Arab Spring in Bahrain, “The Peacock and the Sparrow” follows a CIA
Scientists found a surprising way to make exercise work better
Exercise normally boosts the body’s ability to use oxygen, a key marker of health and longevity — but high blood sugar can block that benefit. Researchers found that a ketogenic diet helped mice normalize blood sugar and dramatically improved how their muscles responded to
How AI could unlock deep‑sea secrets of marine life
Somewhere in the North Atlantic, more than a kilometer beneath its surface, a cold-water coral reef stretches across an unnamed seamount. Despite never appearing on a chart, this underwater forest has existed for centuries, growing a centimeter or two each year.
Physical activity is linked to the health of the planet, according to a trio of recent studies
Global levels of physical activity have not improved over the past two decades, despite widespread policy development and adoption, and large disparities persist across gender and socioeconomic groups. The findings from three papers published in Nature Medicine and Nature
Iran threatens to confiscate property of Iranians abroad who support attacks against Iran
Tehran employs a zero-tolerance policy against its own citizens abroad who are vocally opposed to the regime. Iran says Up to 5 million Iranians live abroad, the majority of them in the U.S. and Europe, while Iranian media says almost 10 million live abroad
SAVE America Act is 'No. 1 priority,' Trump tells Republicans
The president focused on an elections bill as cost-of-living concerns weigh on the midterms.
Ogles defends anti-Muslim remark by slamming Dems for DHS shutdown
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) defended his Islamophobic comments on Monday by blaming Democrats for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “To Hakeem Jeffries, Gavin Newsom, and the high-ranking Democrats flooding X to condemn me: A Muslim shot and killed three
Lebanon Gallerist Navigates Ongoing Israeli Airstrikes
Joumana Asseily said she temporarily closed her gallery in Beirut amid evacuation orders last week
Valve facing second, class-action lawsuit over loot boxes
The consumer lawsuit comes just over a week after a similar suit filed by the state of New York.
UK lawmaker wants King Charles to cancel US visit over Iran war
Ed Davey, the leader of the U.K.’s Liberal Democrats, is calling on King Charles III to postpone his state visit to the U.S. amid President Trump’s war in Iran. Davey wrote Sunday on the social platform X that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer “should advise the King to call off
US, Israel see gap on Iran as Trump under pressure
Ten days after attacking Iran together, the United States and Israel have seen a public divergence, with President Donald Trump facing political pressure and not sharing Israel's long-term goals. The allies face a stark divide in how their publics view the war, with
Milei cheers economic benefits of Iran war for Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei, a staunch ally of US President Donald Trump and Israel, on Monday hailed the benefits of the Iran war for his country's exports and foreign currency reserves. The libertarian Milei, who has backed Washington and Israel's strikes on Iran, said
In search of a room-temperature superconductor, scientists present a research agenda
The search for materials that can conduct electricity at room temperature without losing energy is one of the greatest and most consequential challenges of modern physics: loss-free power transmission, more efficient motors and generators, more powerful quantum computers,
