Kyoto mulls over higher bus fares for visitors, up to double those for locals
If confirmed, it would be the first such tiered pricing in Japan that favours local residents.
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This creator extraordinaire has built a gaming PC attached to a Victorian cast-iron radiator that is fully integrated into the cooling system, and I am in complete awe
Billet Labs, take a bow.
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MEP Capital Takes Majority Stake in BondIt Media, Launches $100 Million Credit Facility (EXCLUSIVE)
MEP Capital Management, a New York-based private investment firm focused exclusively on the media and entertainment industry, has closed a majority stake acquisition in BondIt Media Capital, the independent film and television financier. The deal comes alongside a fresh $100
Nobel Prize-winning Columbia neuroscientist resigns over Epstein ties
A Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist at Columbia University resigned from some of his positions with the institution over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Richard Axel, co-director of the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, won a Nobel Prize in 2004 for
Never Accidentally Play Steam AI Slop Again Thanks To This New Browser Extension
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Nintendo and Pokémon's history reveals an unusual partnership
Pokémon is reportedly the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, but Nintendo doesn't own it
Mother's breasts may protect a newborn from the cold—a new perspective on breast evolution
Humans differ from other primates due to their relatively large, permanent breasts, and their development has so far not been conclusively explained. According to a study conducted at the University of Oulu, Finland, the surface temperature of the breasts combined with their
US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 - The U.S. tariff rate for some countries will rise to 15% or higher from the newly imposed 10%, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday, without naming any specific trading partners or giving further details.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise with Nvidia earnings looming as gut check for AI trade
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This guide breaks down Resident Evil Requiem's release times for PC and console in your time zone.
The most patriotic thing broadcasters can do for America's 250th
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has urged broadcasters to air patriotic programming in celebration of America's 250th birthday, but a better idea would be to display the First Amendment on screens before broadcasts, in stadiums, and in cinemas to promote civics education and remind
Ava Max Returns With New Label Partnership and Sharp Pop Single ‘Kill It Queen’: ‘I Want to Do Everything 10 Times Better’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Last week, Ava Max decided to break her silence on what’s been happening behind the scenes over the past few months. After days of teasing what appeared to be the start of a new era on social media, she posted an open letter to her fans — “Avatars,” as they’re called —
Ahead of $55 Billion Go-Private Deal, Electronic Arts Leads Video Game Publishers With Most Game Downloads in 2025
Soon-to-be privately-owned game publisher and developer Electronic Arts saw the most PC/console game downloads of the year of any game publisher with over 200 million units sold, according to Sensor Tower’s 2026 State of Gaming Report, released on Wednesday. Additionally, EA,
Watch live: Casey Means, Trump's pick for surgeon general, faces Senate confirmation hearing
Casey Means, the health influencer tapped by President Trump to serve as U.S. surgeon general, will testify Wednesday morning before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). Means was initially scheduled to appear virtually before the committee in
Is the Berlin Film Festival About to Oust Its Leader?
An extraordinary meeting of the supervisory board of the organization responsible for the management of the Berlinale has been called for Thursday morning, following a controversy-filled 76th edition.
Fans Call New Steam Version Of Final Fantasy VII A Disaster: ‘Avoid It At All Costs’
Player complaints include stuttering sound effects, a mandatory launcher, and blurry visuals
Martu rangers and scientists combine forces to save an endangered marsupial
Deep in the heart of Martu Country lies Karlamilyi National Park. Red rock and red sand stretch as far as the eye can see. Within some of these rocky outcrops, live a small population of wiminyji (northern quolls). But they haven't always been restricted to such a small area.
Pelosi explains white buttons at State of the Union address
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Wednesday criticized President Trump for not addressing the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein during his State of the Union address, as women sat in the audience with white buttons, demanding justice for years of abuse. Those who were
Arc Raiders player spots a UFO, and it's absolutely massive
One Arc Raiders player has spotted a colossal flying ship on Spaceport, and fans think it's a sign of things to come.
Yerevan to receive new oil shipment in key peace deal development
Armenia is to receive 4,500 tonnes of diesel in February 2026, a key step in peace efforts that has already lowered fuel prices in the South Caucasus country.
Hate more common in early article comments, analysis finds
Comments written quickly after an article was published were more likely to contain hate and threats than those posted later. This is shown by a time analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg of 38 million reader comments on The Guardian's website. The
Styx publisher Nacon files for insolvency just a week after we gave its latest game 82%, asks white-knuckling creditors to figure out what's next in 'a calm and constructive framework'
The studio says it's trying to "develop a credible and effective continuation plan."
Falklands, review and challenges for FIGAS, the Islands Air Service
A review of the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, and its current challenges will be taking take place, it has been revealed by members of the Executive Council. It comes as ExCo were updated on the latest progress regarding the ongoing Britten-Norman Islander
Iran faces renewed student protests in Tehran as new semester begins
Renewed student protests erupt at Tehran universities as a new semester begins, reviving slogans from recent unrest and highlighting growing tensions.
Sri Lanka arrests ex-intelligence chief over 2019 Easter bombings
COLOMBO, Feb 25 - Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department arrested on Wednesday the country's former intelligence chief in connection with the Easter bombings of 2019 that killed 279 people.
Women, children bearing brunt of homelessness in New Zealand
More than half of those experiencing homelessness in New Zealand are women, often mothers of young children and living in uninhabitable housing or sharing accommodation, a researcher at the University of Otago, Wellington—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke, says. The lead author of a
Jimmy Kimmel Torches Trump’s State of the Union Speech: ‘A Nut Job Wannabe King’ Who ‘Has His Goons Arresting and Killing American Citizens. He’s Protecting Pedophiles and Won’t Explain It’
Jimmy Kimmel eviscerated Donald Trump’s State of the Union address during his Tuesday late-night monologue, summarizing his feelings on the president’s 108-minute “rambling” speech by quipping: “I have to say, Trump’s dementia really makes me miss Joe Biden’s dementia. It was a
Republican Roasted for Begging Trump to Sign His Tie After SOTU
The State of the Union address is an opportunity for all branches of government to convene over the most pressing issues of the year. But Republicans treated Donald Trump’s sophomoric performance more like a rowdy sports game than a presidential appearance. Practically the
Trump’s Speech Hit With Embarrassing Fact-Check From Own Website
In his State of the Union Tuesday night, Donald Trump claimed that he had secured $18 trillion in foreign investments for the U.S. But, his own website says that isn’t true. “I secured commitments for more than $18 trillion, pouring in from all over the globe,” Trump said in
Hell is Us and Styx publisher Nacon files for insolvency
The French company is seeking to restructure its debts under court supervision.
