Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history
The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
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UniSuper accused of greenwashing after quietly reducing environmental element of investment option
UniSuper says change was made ‘to expand the investible universe’ but complaint to Asic claims members were not properly informed Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A major Australian super fund
Rubio softens the tone but makes same demands of Europe
When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio took the stage at the Munich Security Conference on February 14, the hall was braced for turbulence. They got something quite different. A standing ovation followed a speech that was notably, and deliberately, conciliatory in tone, a
Trust in elections declines across party lines ahead of 2026 midterms, survey finds
Americans are less confident in U.S. elections than they were a year ago—Democrats, Republicans and independents alike. In a national survey from the Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections (CTTE) at the University of California San Diego, produced in collaboration with
New Zealand seeks to abolish dedicated Environment Ministry
The axed department will be folded into a new mega-ministry.
Shia LaBeouf Shouted Homophobic Slurs During New Orleans Arrest, Say Police
Actor was recently charged with two counts of simple battery after hitting two people during Mardi Gras celebrations
Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms
The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.
Amazon surpasses Walmart as world's top company in sales
Amazon dethroned Walmart as the world's top company based on their respective sales in 2025 after 13 years of the Bentonville, Ark., company surpassing its competition. Walmart on Thursday reported its annual revenue of $713.2 billion for its most recent fiscal year, while the
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
James Cameron Contends Netflix Acquisition of Warner Bros. Would Be ‘Disastrous’ in Letter to Lawmaker
James Cameron has written a letter arguing that if Netflix is successful in its bid for Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming businesses, it could cause huge job loss, change the theatrical landscape and hurt the film export business. The “Avatar” filmmaker sent his letter last
Early-career hiring remains active but increasingly selective, according to Drexel's 2026 College Hiring Outlook
The 2025 labor market was mixed, shaped by economic pressures such as inflation, interest rate changes and tariffs, which leaves the economic outlook for 2026 uncertain. This uncertainty has led to an active but increasingly selective early-career hiring landscape, according to
Blood Bowl creator Jervis Johnson agrees with Games Workshop's AI ban, says 'it allows you to be a bit lazy and not put in the effort'
"AI is going to be like the asbestos of the internet and the computer industry."
Japan zoo’s lonely baby monkey Punch wins hearts, and even a few friends
Punch was given a now-famous stuffed orang utan toy to build muscle strength.
Preservation through technology: 3D modeling of a historic building from 15th century
Led by Dr. Marco Funari, the project focused on developing a 3D model of a Grade I listed historic site, providing an accurate representation of the building's current condition to support effective management and preservation. The project addresses the United Nations
As war with Iran looms, Israel is not watching U.S. plan strikes from the bleachers
U.S. preparations for a broad military attack on Iran grow, and Israel is acting not like a secondary player, but rather an active partner in decision-making, thanks to Netanyahu's insistence on placing Israel at the forefront of a possible confrontation
Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time
Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.
Skate Charging Players To Return To Tutorial Island Despite Promising No Paywalled Locations
Grom is a new location players will be able to skate in March, but only if you pay or grind for free currency
'Art and science and procreation, that's about all life is good for:' Two former freeware developers are still trying to keep it weird in an era when companies 'sell games to people in 5-second clips'
"These money people need numbers to know they will make their money back, which kind of conflicts with the nature of experimentation and trying to push the boundaries of the medium."
An Elite Dangerous player discovered a way to write new stories into the margins of the 12-year-old space sandbox, and now thousands are testing it
How the nearly 9,000 players on the Distant Worlds 3 expedition are contributing to the birth of something new.
New research shows how to challenge the rising tide of global hate
A global team of researchers, including Professor Stephen Reicher from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews, have produced a new World Bank Working Paper offering an innovative and integrative analysis of how collective hate develops and the
How do you modernise mango farming?
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
Labor secretary's husband banned from HQ after 2 staffers accuse him of sexual assault
The Department of Labor's (DOL) headquarters banned Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's husband after two women employed by the department alleged that he sexually assaulted them, The New York Times reported Thursday. The staffers claimed that Dr. Shawn DeRemer touched them
Trump defiant on tariffs in Georgia, lambasts waiting 'forever' for Supreme Court ruling
President Trump on Thursday forcefully defended his administration’s implementation of tariffs while expressing frustration for how long he has been waiting for the Supreme Court to determine if the authority he used to impose the duties is lawful. Trump spoke at a steel plant
New ‘Hello Kitty’ Comic Book Universe Set From Sanrio, IDW (EXCLUSIVE)
New “Hello Kitty” comic books will soon launch as part of a collaboration between Japan’s Sanrio and comics giant IDW Publishing. The new multi-title partnership will begin with the debut of the “Hello Kitty: Hello World” comic book series July 22 in connection with San Diego
An-Li Bogan Joins Emily Deschanel in Criminal Profiler Pilot at NBC
An-Li Bogan has been cast in the untitled NBC drama pilot from Dean Georgaris and John Fox, Variety has learned. Bogan will star alongside previously announced lead Emily Deschanel in the pilot, which is inspired by the real-life work of internationally renowned expert profiler
Hogan says Maryland police will 'ignore' new law prohibiting them from working with ICE
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Thursday said local police will “ignore” a new law signed by Gov. Wes Moore (D) that prevents them from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “Yesterday in my state they just passed a bill, Gov. Moore signed an emergency
Roblox Sued by L.A. County, Alleging It Gives ‘Pedophiles Powerful Tools to Prey’ on Kids, Latest in String of Similar Lawsuits
Roblox is being sued by Los Angeles County over accusations of failing to protect children from predatory behavior, marking the latest of this kind of lawsuit leveled against the popular gaming platform. Filed Thursday, the lawsuit accuses Roblox of marketing “itself as a safe
The rise and fall of Prince Andrew: Falklands war veteran, trade envoy and scandals
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor —until recently known publicly as Prince Andrew— was detained on Thursday in Norfolk and later released “under investigation” in a probe into suspected misconduct in public office linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, police said. King
5 takeaways from the arrest of Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested by British police Thursday morning local time, in an investigation focused on his links with Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince was released after about 12 hours. No charges were pressed for now, but a police
42 years of measuring the sun, the Earth and the energy in between
On Jan. 31, 1958, Explorer 1 became the first satellite launched by the United States. Its primary science instrument, a cosmic ray detector, was designed to measure the radiation environment in Earth orbit. Though its final transmission was in May 1958, it continued to revolve
The Trial of Gisèle Pelicot’s Rapists United...
The Trial of Gisèle Pelicot’s Rapists United France and Fractured Her Family . “‘Look at the Pelicot family.’ They had been ‘confronted with the impossible dilemma,’ he said. ‘How to make suffering coexist.’”
Truck carrying liquefied gas explodes in Santiago, leaving at least four dead and 17 injured
A tanker truck transporting liquefied gas overturned and exploded on Thursday in the Santiago district of Renca, in the capital’s northwest, killing at least four people and injuring 17, according to authorities and emergency services.
White House-Pakistan deal to redevelop NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel raises more questions than answers
The vacant eyesore is worth at least $1 billion for its development potential, according to real estate analysts.
Mickey Rourke, Peter Facinelli, Brendan Fehr’s Thriller ‘Bring the Law’ Lands Release (Exclusive)
Scout Taylor-Compton, known for her acting work, makes her directorial debut with the feature that Level 33 is distributing theatrically.
NGA won't facilitate White House meeting after Moore, Polis blocked from attending
The National Governors Association (NGA) will no longer facilitate its annual meeting at the White House on Friday after President Trump rescinded invitations to Democratic Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado. The White House will still host governors for a
XCOM Designer Shows Off Canceled AI-Fueled Life Sim After Abruptly Shutting Down Studio
Midsummer Studios is closing down, leaving its life sim Burbank unreleased
Follow the Yellow Balloons: The Recovery Movement Inside the Jam-Band Universe
From Wharf Rats at Grateful Dead shows to the Phellowship at Phish, soberheads are helping each other one show at a time
Navarro: Democratic president may use 'selective' FCC enforcement against talk radio
TV host Ana Navarro warned there could be repercussions for Republican radio programs after controversy surrounding a CBS interview with a Democratic candidate from Texas. Stephen Colbert accused the network of blocking “The Late Show” from airing his conversation with Texas
Judging by the GPT-4o situation, game developers will have a big problem if they get serious about AI chatbot NPCs
Balance patches that tweak guns and spells can enrage players. What if what you're re-balancing is their romantic partner?
Oscars: Black Women Have Never Won the Same Acting Prize Three Years in a Row. Could It Happen This Year?
Once can be written off. Twice can be explained. Three starts to look like a trend. The Academy Awards’ supporting actress race is quietly approaching that kind of tipping point. With Teyana Taylor and Wunmi Mosaku both in contention, the Oscars could soon deliver something
Feds sue Coca-Cola bottler for hosting women-only networking event
The federal government is suing a Coca-Cola bottler for hosting a women-only networking event – accusing it of discriminating against men in the first workplace diversity case in President Trump’s second term.
A few weeks of X's algorithm can make you more right-wing—and it doesn't wear off quickly
A new study published in Nature has found that X's algorithm—the hidden system or "recipe" that governs which posts appear in your feed and in which order—shifts users' political opinions in a more conservative direction.
Arc Raiders' next update adds hurricanes, and players think the teaser is hiding a new Arc enemy too
Also, beards.
Tony Awards Committee Rules on Eligibility for ‘Oedipus,’ ‘Chess,’ ‘Bug’ and More
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met Thursday to rule on eligibility for five Broadway productions, confirming where several shows and artists will compete at the 79th annual Tony Awards. The committee, which determines category placement and other eligibility
Iran holds military drills with Russia amid tensions with US
Iran on Thursday held military drills with Russia amid escalating tensions with the United States, after President Trump gave the Middle Eastern country a 10-day timeline for the U.S. and Iran to strike a deal over the latter's nuclear program. Russian sailors conducted the
FEMA travel restricted amid shutdown
Presented by Panasonic {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story FEMA travel restricted amid shutdown The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is halting at least some disaster-related travel at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as the
Allegations of affair with aide rock Tony Gonzales reelection bid
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) is facing increasing scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who died after lighting herself on fire last year, rocking his competitive reelection bid just weeks before his March 3 primary. Gonzales has said that the
4 journalists detained in Cameroon reporting on Trump’s deportations
Lawyers say Trump is sending migrants to Cameroon who originated elsewhere. AP freelancers, among others, were detained while reporting on the deportees.