New Xbox CEO On Company Strategy: “The Plan’s The Plan Until It’s Not The Plan”
Asha Sharma offered only vague responses when asked about what to expect from Xbox's next era
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David Ellison to Attend Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address After Paramount Ups Warner Bros. Bid
Paramount Skydance boss David Ellison will be in attendance at Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. The news comes hours after his studio upped its bid for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery to $31 per share. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
‘Happy Birthday’ Review: Egypt’s Oscar Submission Is an Accomplished Debut About a Young Cairo Girl’s Difficult Life
From the trifecta of prizes “Happy Birthday” earned during its Tribeca world premiere in 2025 to the multiple audience awards and other kudos it collected on the international festival circuit, plus, its selection as Egypt’s Oscar submission, the poignant drama is surely one of
‘Gugu’s World’ Review: A Radiant Queer Coming-of-Age Charmer From Brazil
The Brazilian film “Gugu’s World” starts quite literally true to its title by showing the audience its lead character’s room, full of everything he loves. Director Allan Deberton crams much story and characterization in those opening frames. From Gugu’s soccer trophies to his
Watch live: Democrats protest Trump with 'People's State of the Union' on National Mall
President Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term tonight, with the speech slated to begin around 9 p.m. EST. In addition to Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response, Democrats have planned counterprogramming to protest the
Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘Tulsa King’ Spinoff Gets New Title, With All Eight Episodes to Be Written By Taylor Sheridan
Samuel L. Jackson’s long-gestating “Tulsa King” spinoff is finally moving forward — but with a new title and setting. Paramount+ announced Tuesday that “Frisco King” — formerly titled “NOLA King” — will start production next month in Ft. Worth, Texas. “Tulsa King” creator
Steam Next Fest is full of Balatro-likes: here's 7 demos I think you should try
From pushing coins to sweeping mines, developers are still trying to capture LocalThunk's magic.
‘Midwinter Break’ Review: Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds in a Touching Wee Drama of Late-in-Life Marital Crisis
The director, Polly Findlay (an acclaimed British stage director making her first feature), presents all of this in a stately and fastidious prestige-teleplay-of-the-week way. Adapting a 2017 novel by Bernard MacLaverty (the script is by MacLaverty and Nick Payne), she creates
Box Office Preview: ‘Scream 7’ Set to Deliver Year’s Top Opening With $40 Million-Plus
Many pundits believe the slasher pic will make franchise history in besting the $44.4 million domestic launch of the last installment. Globally, the movie is eyeing a $60 million start.
Ford recalls over 412K SUVs over possible steering loss: Warning signs to watch for
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 412,000 vehicles over a suspension problem that could increase the risk of a crash.
'Abolish ICE' wins Chicago snowplow-naming contest
A snowplow-naming contest in Chicago has a politically charged winner that points to ongoing frustration with President Trump’s immigration agenda — more specifically, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to Chicago’s Streets and Sanitation Department, the
Urine tests confirm alcohol consumption in wild African chimpanzees
Aleksey Maro knows far more than he cares to know about the urination habits of chimpanzees. But if you want to measure the alcohol intake of chimps in a Ugandan rain forest, where a breathalyzer is impractical, collecting urine for analysis is your only choice.
Trump faces economic risks at SOTU
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s moves risk GOP’s working class support President Trump is heading into his State of the Union on Tuesday with dismal approval ratings that show a reversal
What is the UK's new travel system and how are dual nationals affected?
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.
Rapamycin can add years to your life, or none at all – it’s a lottery
The drug rapamycin has been held up for its life-extending properties, but whether this treatment – or fasting – actually adds years to your life isn't guaranteed
Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.
Human activity is making the Arctic's waters louder
Climate change is having a profound impact on the Arctic. We know that the region is warming significantly faster than the global average, resulting in the melting of sea ice and disrupted habitats.
How to Watch Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address Live Online
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his 2026 State of the Union address Tuesday night at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The primetime speech will be delivered before a joint session of Congress, and will broadcast across every major news network such as ABC, PBS, CBS and Fox. The
How a YoungBoy Never Broke Again Song Turned Into This Year’s Version of ‘6-7’
Across TikTok, users are coming down with something called "Baby Boo Syndrome"
Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs: Will Your Next Car Cost Less?
(TestMiles) - The Supreme Court just handed a major defeat to the Trump administration by striking down the sweeping reciprocal tariffs that have defined the car market for the last year. While this legal victory feels like a win for your wallet, the reality of what you will
Warner Bros. Discovery may upend Netflix deal after getting revised bid from David Ellison’s Paramount
The real reason for the company's softening position to the offer by Paramount Skydance appears to have little to do with money, On The Money has learned.
Orsi and Lacalle Pou reunite at Uruguayan Air Force event marking arrival of A-29 Super Tucanos
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and former president Luis Lacalle Pou attended an Air Force ceremony at Base Aérea No. 1 (Route 101, Canelones) for the presentation of the first A-29 Super Tucano aircraft entering service with the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). Defence Minister
Sony’s Spider-Man Universe Headed For Reboot After Disastrous Morbius, Madame Web, And Kraven Movies
Rothman said "yes" when Matt Belloni asked if Sony's Spider-Man Universe would be getting a fresh reboot
Trump heads to State of the Union with world on Iran watch
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump heads to State of the Union with world on Iran watch President Trump heads into his State of the Union address on Tuesday night on the heels of a major military
Mewgenics' developers made one of my favourite hardcore platformers, and you can grab it right now for less than $4
The End Is Nigh should not languish on your wishlist or backlog.
Google says it’s sorry for push alert on BAFTA N-word fiasco that included slur
Google has apologized for publishing a news alert on the recent N-word outburst at the Bafta awards that outrageously included the slur.
WGA Staff Strike Enters Second Week as Two Sides Meet
Management of the Writers Guild of America West met with the staff union on Sunday night as the two sides aimed to resolve the week-old staff strike. But while there has been some movement on some issues, the staff union said that not enough progress has been made. “Management
Internal GOP disagreements paralyze 2026 legislative agenda
Republican lawmakers are so deeply divided over how to fill the agenda for the rest of 2026 that they now believe it’s increasingly unlikely that they will be able to pass another budget reconciliation package to follow up on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. GOP lawmakers are
Trump tariff chaos gives Beijing a win before Xi meeting
The Supreme Court decision spiking Trump’s tariffs threatens to undermine the White House’s China strategy, just weeks before the two leaders are expected to meet.
Discord delays age verification measures as it admits what it got 'wrong'
Two weeks after Discord announced "teen-by-default" age-restricted settings for all users, Discord is delaying the implementation.
Old-style politics beats youthful ideals in Thai election
Deep rooted patronage makes it hard for political outsiders, a defeated People's Party MP tells the BBC.
Epstein survivors join Democrats to press for accountability hours before State of the Union
A number of Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors spoke alongside congressional Democrats on Tuesday ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address. During a news conference hosted by the Democratic Women’s Caucus, multiple victims took the podium to urge the Department of Justice
AI Is racing toward a collision with humanity
Steve Jobs once described the personal computer as “the equivalent of a bicycle for our minds.” Jobs at 12 years old had read an article published in Scientific American that compared the efficiency of locomotion for various species on the planet. The study basically measured
Senate Democrats emerge from secret Iran briefing warning of 'serious' moment
Senior Senate Democrats on Tuesday urged President Trump to make his argument to the American people over potential U.S. strikes on Iran, after emerging from a closed-door briefing on the administration’s war preparations. “Closed-door briefings are fine, but the administration
Majority of Americans say US standing on world stage has deteriorated under Trump: Poll
More than half of Americans say the U.S.’s standing on the world stage has deteriorated under the second Trump administration, according to a poll released Tuesday. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 52 percent of respondents said that there has been a deterioration of “America’s
Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill as impasse deepens
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ensuring the shutdown of the agency will drag on through this week as both sides dig in. Senators voted 50 to 45 on invoking cloture on the motion to proceed to a full-year DHS
This new clicker game dares ask: What if Bongo Cat picked up a sword and started killing everything he saw?
Tap Tap Loot, a kitty-cat clicker RPG, has a new demo up for the Steam Next Fest.
PlayStation’s ‘Wolverine’ Video Game Sets Release Date (Gaming News Roundup)
PlayStation’s highly anticipated “Wolverine” video game will launch on Sept. 15. The titular character, Logan/Wolverine, will be played by Liam McIntyre. Per the studio, the game “intends to deliver the ultimate Wolverine fantasy, with fast, fluid, and ferocious combat;
Register now: Applications open for the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026
CNBC and Statista chart the top fintech players from around the world, ranging from startups to Big Tech names.
Trump slated to announce data center initiative at SOTU
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump slated to announce data center initiative President Trump, during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, is expected to announce agreements with Big Tech aimed at mitigating data centers’ impact on
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem announces consular services in West Bank
The move will mark the first time the embassy will be providing such services at Israeli settlements after starting to do so recently in Palestinian cities in the West Bank
Kudzu Vines and Synthetic Leaves Entwine in Joyce Lin’s Irrepressible Sculptures
How has kudzu influenced the South? Joyce Lin unpacks its knotted legacy. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Kudzu Vines and Synthetic Leaves Entwine
Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail
The James Webb Space telescope captured stunning images of the ice giant The post Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump insists Joint Chiefs chair on board for Iran military move
President Donald Trump admitted Monday that a US assault on Iran would be disastrous for the Middle East nation’s people as he considers options for a military attack, reportedly drawing private warnings from the United States’ top general. In a Truth Social post, Trump pushed
House prices in Wales rise faster than UK average - see how your area compares
Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.
John Davidson Gives First Interview and Explains Tourette’s Tics After Shouting N-Word and Other Slurs at BAFTAs: ‘I Felt a Wave of Shame’ (EXCLUSIVE)
John Davidson, the Scottish Tourette’s syndrome activist and real-life inspiration for “I Swear,” was thrust into the spotlight at the 79th BAFTA Awards when his involuntary vocal tics disrupted the ceremony, including an outburst of racial slurs that occurred as “Sinners”
Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
