Nacon postpones its Nacon Connect showcase so it can concentrate on going insolvent
Originally slated for March 4, Nacon's annual show-and-tell session is now expected in May.
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LISTEN: ‘Scream 7’ Turns Up Volume at Box Office; Business and Politics Collide in WB Discovery Saga
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend that roared with the opening of Paramount’s “Scream 7.” And Reilly Steel, associate professor at Columbia Law School, discusses how the fight between
Shouldn’t the Oscars Have Happened by Now?
Social media loves an anniversary, and, earlier today, I kept seeing commemorations of something that happened exactly 12 years ago: The “Oscar selfie” featuring host Ellen DeGeneres, Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts and all the rest was snapped on March 2. Now, this may sound
Ticketmaster owner Live Nation faces possible breakup as landmark DOJ antitrust trial kicks off
Ticketmaster parent Live Nation faces a potential antitrust reckoning as a landmark case accusing the music giant of running an illegal monopoly over the live music industry kicks off in Manhattan federal court.
Resident Evil Requiem's Leon S. Kennedy is the internet's new boyfriend
Leon S. Kennedy is the breakout star of Resident Evil Requiem, as internet users everywhere thirst over the RE9 star.
Fuel tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after drone strike, Iran Revolutionary Guards say
CAIRO, March 2 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a fuel tanker, identified as the Honduran-flagged Athe Nova, was burning in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by two drones, Iranian news agencies reported on Monday.
Why did Kuwait shoot down 3 US F-15s?
Three US F-15E fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Sunday, March 1, by Kuwaiti air defense systems. No deaths were reported. While an accidental shootdown can happen at any time in a complex warfighting environment, shooting down three F-15s suggests the Kuwaiti air
Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’ Sets West Coast Premiere as San Francisco International Film Festival Centerpiece – Film News in Brief
“Sorry to Bother You” filmmaker Boots Riley’s latest feature film, “I Love Boosters,” is set to premiere on the West Coast as the Centerpiece of the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival. The screenings will take place April 28 at Oakland’s historic Grand Lake Theatre,
Trees cover rock, eventually: Study maps how bare Georgia bedrock turns into forest
In the forests of the southeastern United States, dense tree cover dominates most landscapes. That's why the Appalachian Trail is sometimes nicknamed "The Green Tunnel." But avid hikers know that often in the Southeast, they'll emerge from the green tunnel.
Operational framework can help countries assess national contributions to protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030
A new article introduces a science-based operational framework developed by researchers from several universities and the Danish Biodiversity Council. The framework can help countries assess their genuine national contributions to protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030. When
Elise Stefanik, Rick Scott demand probe into Chinese gadget maker Anker over spying fears: ‘Unacceptable risks’
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) requested a “formal investigation” on Monday into Chinese tech firm Anker, alleging the firm poses “unacceptable risks to US national security and consumer safety.
Cricket-West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to return from India due to Middle East airspace closures
March 2 (Reuters) - The West Indies and Zimbabwe teams said on Monday they have delayed their return from India after their exit from the Twenty20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. West Indies failed to reach the
“ A long dive into the features that make my ideal...
“ A long dive into the features that make my ideal music app , and why nothing currently fulfills the brief.”
Gecqua could end the water starter curse in Pokemon Winds and Waves
Water starters like Gecqua tend to get the short end of the stick in new Pokémon games, but the Winds and Waves water starter might change that.
Eric Dane’s Cause of Death Revealed
The actor died on Thursday, Feb. 19 from respiratory failure related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS
10 new video games to play in March on Switch, PS5, Xbox, PC
There are too many new video games in March 2026. From Slay the Spire 2 to Solasta 2, here are the 10 best new games to play in March 2026.
Biodiversity at risk in Colombia's tropical dry forests
A study of changes to the habitats of more than 700 species reveals massive biodiversity loss—but also possibilities for restoration. "There is a lot of talk about deforestation and biodiversity loss in the Amazon, but even here in Colombia there is much less said about the
Eye-tracking study explores fear of spiders
Whether it's a sudden dash across the garage or silhouette in a backyard web, spiders evoke fear in many people. But researchers don't have a clear picture of why, exactly, this phobia is so common. An interdisciplinary team at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using
Africa: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - the Leader Who Shaped Iran's Defiance
[Nile Post] US president Donald Trump has announced the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei after joint US-Israeli air strikes hit his compound on Saturday.
Hundreds of Iranians cross border into Turkey, witness says
On Sunday, a day after the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran began, travelers told Reuters that some Iranian citizens were being stopped from crossing into Turkey, but by Monday afternoon Iranians were being allowed through
Jim Carrey Did Not Send an Impostor to Accept His Honorary César Award
The actor delivered a whole speech in French at the ceremony in Paris, and people still thought it was a fake or a clone
Trump’s Neck Looks Like It Needs A Green Herb
The President of the United States has a rash or is becoming a zombie, take your pick
From handwashed underwear to fake Adidas, stranded travellers wait out travel chaos
By Lucy Craymer and Justyna Pawlak DUBAI/DOHA, March 2 (Reuters) - In the lobby of a tired hotel near Doha airport, stranded travellers wear identical fake Adidas T-shirts bought from a nearby store and swap tips on where to buy underwear. "It’s our uniform,” said Erika
Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problem
New Zealand has long struggled to keep its best and brightest with about 180 Kiwis leaving a day.
Middle East war puts shipping firms in tight insurance spot
The outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East has seen maritime insurers cancel coverage, adding to the risk shipping companies face. Many insurers now refuse to offer war risk coverage for the Gulf, a key hub for global oil trade, as the war pitting Iran against the United
Sun sets on the Sunlight glacier: Researchers document melting of Wyoming glacier
The glacier located near Sunlight Peak, Wyo., has been its icy self since the Yellowstone region's last major glaciation occurred some 20,000 years ago. The bulk of Sunlight's ice has remained ensconced in its northern Rocky Mountain keep for many thousands of years. But that
Pete Hegseth roasted for claiming ‘We didn’t start’ war on Iran
In the Trump administration’s first public remarks to reporters on the strikes the US and Israel launched in Iran over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blamed the Middle Eastern country for the attacks that have killed at least 555 people there as well as at least
Africa: BRVM Extends Rally to Seventh Week As Solibra Hits Record High
[Daba Finance] The BRVM posted its seventh consecutive weekly gain, supported by dividend season flows and rising trading activity. The Composite index rose 3.81% to 417.71 points. The BRVM 30 gained 3.99% to 194.81 points, while the Prestige added 3.39% to 164.82 points.
DOJ Misspells “Voters,” “Emergency,” and “United States” in New Filing
The Justice Department filed an emergency motion to the Sixth District Court that was rife with basic spelling errors, including spelling voters as votors , United States as United Staes , and emergency as emeregency . The DOJ filed an emergency appeal Friday after a Michigan
The Art Crossword: Whitney Museum Edition
We’re less than a week away from the institution’s major biennial. How much do you know about its collections and controversies?
As Trump declares inflation tamed, Iran conflict threatens new price pressures
The conflict involving Iran threatens another price spike that could undermine the president's central case for lower interest rates.
Trump: 'I don’t care about polling' showing Iran strikes unpopular
President Trump dismissed polls showing low approval among Americans for the U.S. military operation in Iran, saying public sentiment actually reflects otherwise. “I think that the polling is very good, but I don’t care about polling. I have to do the right thing. I have to do
This is the most 2026 thing I’ve ever heard:...
This is the most 2026 thing I’ve ever heard: Sigmund Freud’s great-granddaughter Bella Freud has a video podcast on YouTube where she interviews people (Cate Blanchette, Lorde, Graydon Carter) while they lie on a psychiatrist’s couch.
Marathon might just break a long-standing Sony curse through genuine fun
The Marathon Server Slam showed this extraction shooter is like none we've seen before, but Arc Raiders players may struggle.
'Plug-and-play'—how plants steal genetic shortcuts to survive
Plants are fast-tracking their own evolution by "plugging in" genetic code stolen from their neighbors, according to new research that reveals the secret to their own successful genetic engineering. The study, led by Catherine Collins, Dr. Luke Dunning and Dr. Lara Pereira from
Ancient DNA reveals life and death of Late Bronze Age in Central Europe
A new interdisciplinary study published in Nature Communications provides the first detailed insights, from a biomolecular and archaeological perspective, into the lives of people living in Central Europe during the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1300–800 BCE), the so-called Urnfield
Trump Now Has a Giant, Crusty Rash on His Neck
President Donald Trump appeared to have a large red rash on the back of his neck Monday. While speaking at the White House about his illegal war with Iran, Trump was spotted with a dark red patch of skin peeking out from under his collar. In a photograph taken by AFP
Southwest Airlines 'refining' new seating process amid complaints over boarding, bin space
The announcement comes after complaints from some of Southwest’s longtime travelers.
Drone attack targets UAE's Musaffah fuel tank terminal, no impact on operations
CAIRO, March 2 - A fire broke out after Musaffah fuel tank terminal in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by a drone, without impacting its operations, Abu Dhbai media office said on Monday.
‘Scream 7’ Actor Anna Camp Apologizes for Sharing Post That Hit Back at Boycotts Over Melissa Barrera Firing: ‘I Meant No Harm’
Anna Camp has apologized for sharing a social media post about “Scream 7” that touted the film’s commercial success amid the ongoing boycotts in response to the firing of former franchise star Melissa Barrera. Camp, who plays Jessica Bowden in “Scream 7,” reposted an image to
Texas attorney general: 'Illegal' for mental health providers to 'transition' kids in state
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Monday issued a legal opinion that it is illegal for mental health care providers to "transition" children under state law. In 2023, Texas S.B. 14 went into effect, banning gender-affirming care to treat gender dysphoria in adolescents.
UN chief calls for Israel to re-open Gaza crossings: spokesman
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for Israel to re-open Gaza border crossings it closed after launching the war against Iran along with the United States. Among the crossings shut down on Saturday as a security measure is the Rafah conduit -- the only gateway
The WHO just made its predictions for the 2026-2027 flu season
The WHO warned countries in the Northern Hemisphere to be prepared to fight flu viruses H1N1, H3N2 and the B/Victoria lineage