Xbox CCO Matt Booty says he's seen The Elder Scrolls 6, 'it looks amazing, and it's coming along well'

I want to believe.

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 11 (Reuters) - The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-termdisplacement remain unacceptably high, a U.N. refugee agency report said on

Trump lauds Armenia PM's 'decisive' election win in face of Russian pressure

June 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday for his Civil Contract party's 'decisive victory' in weekend elections. Pashinyan's party won 49.8% of votes from Sunday's ballot, enough to secure a parliamentary

Trump’s Cuba strategy is economic genocide

Cuba has been under a US trade embargo since the Eisenhower administration, although it was President John F. Kennedy who implemented a comprehensive embargo on all trade with Cuba. And while every subsequent administration has tried since to cause pain and suffering to the

Message drift: Why things get taken out of context online and why it matters

You are scrolling through your feed when a screenshot appears showing a public figure saying something surprising or controversial. Within minutes, it is everywhere. Some are angry, others defend it, memes parody it, and arguments spread across platforms.

Acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja dies at 84; Rajinikanth, Vijay, Radikaa and others pay tribute

The filmmaker behind landmark films such as 16 Vayathinile and Muthal Mariyathai is widely credited with reshaping Tamil cinema.

Trump calls on Republicans to pass third reconciliation bill that includes Save America Act

President Trump on Wednesday endorsed a third $350 billion reconciliation bill, urging Congress to “IMMEDIATELY” pass it with the Save America Act included. “I am hereby calling on Republicans in Congress to IMMEDIATELY advance and pass the forthcoming $350 Billion

South Asia monsoon risks both floods and drought: Experts

Experts said stronger early warning systems were needed.

Behind the threats: Erdoğan's plan for a new Turkey-led regional order

Erdoğan wants to sway negotiations between Lebanon and Israel while promoting his vision for the 'day after.' The Turkish leader is seeking to link Syria to Lebanon and aims to advance his goal of freeing regional states from their absolute security dependence on the United

Rollins knocks down Grassley's suggestion of vaccine for screwworms

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) urged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to create a vaccine for New World screwworms on Wednesday after the parasite infestation returned to the US for the first time in 60 years. Grassley said he’d spoken to Rollins about

The case against enhanced US intelligence sharing with Israel

Buried deep inside a 192-page intelligence authorization bill is Section 622, titled “United States-Israel Intelligence Sharing Enhancement.” It would require the president, acting through the director of national intelligence and as necessary the secretary of defense, to

Wu-Tang Clan Hit the Court for NBA Finals Game 4 Halftime Show

The Staten Island natives were a much welcome spark as the Spurs entered the third quarter with a huge lead

Pathogenic fungus transmitted by domestic cat scratches is present in wild animals

The fungus that causes sporotrichosis is typically transmitted among cats and results in serious lesions. Recently, it was found in the internal organs of wild animals. The study was published in March in the journal Mycopathologia.

Trump demands $350B Pentagon infusion, elections overhaul in next party-line GOP bill

The president is seeking to kick-start a legislative effort just starting to take shape on Capitol Hill.

Thai court to rule in long-delayed Bangkok bombing case

Two Uyghur men stand accused of planting a bomb at the popular Erawan Hindu shrine.

Researchers develop a new anti-jellyfish floating buoy

Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the University of Alicante have developed a new anti-jellyfish floating buoy that helps prevent these creatures from reaching the coast, thereby reducing the risk of stings among bathers.

China lures foreign patients with cutting-edge, cheap medical care

China is pushing to reshape its image from a manufacturing hub to a provider of high-value services.

Air India crash report delayed due to unfinished engine examination

Rights groups in Indonesia decry light sentences in activist acid attack case

Four soldiers to up to three years in prison for their roles in an acid attack.

Australia’s social media ban is floundering. Can it still help younger kids?

Some parents think the ban will be more helpful for younger kids who are not yet on social media.

Thailand, Malaysia clash over seafood trade curbs

Thailand said it may raise the issue at the World Trade Organization.

Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks 'on our soil'

Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil". Iran's security services were condemned for their "deplorable" use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in Europe, North

Iran's World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war

Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time. In fact, these two self-declared "super fans" want nothing more

Drone rescue highlights US Navy's autonomous push

The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of such vessels in Washington's naval operations, analysts said Wednesday. Military officials told US media the operation near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday

Virtual future selves improve students' planning and motivation, with gains seen after six months

Future-oriented thinking is a cornerstone of healthy decision-making, academic success and mental well-being. Yet many people struggle to act in ways that benefit their future selves, often prioritizing immediate rewards over long-term gains. A new study published in the

BIGBANG Announce 31-Show World Stadium Tour

The group's upcoming tour brings G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung together across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia for their 20th anniversary

Republicans dominate Democrats to extend Congressional baseball winning streak

Republican lawmakers continued their dominance in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Wednesday night at Nationals Park, topping the Democrats and extending the club's winning streak to six consecutive seasons. Behind a complete game performance that included

India turns to military to beef up security after exam scandals

India will deploy the Indian Air Force for the first time ever to transport question papers.

Shares retreat as techs extend losses, US strikes on Iran lift oil

Preschoolers whose parents received coaching had fewer conduct problems, higher cognitive skills in middle school

Children of parents who received coaching and support materials in preschool had fewer conduct problems in middle school and higher levels of academic skills more than seven years later, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers.

NASA head defends all-male crew for Artemis, space program named after Greek goddess

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on Wednesday defended the decision to use an all-male crew for the approaching Artemis III mission. “I have seen reactions ranging from disappointment to outrage,” Isaacman wrote in a post on X, in response to complaints about the mission

Butter or margarine? A food scientist describes how subtle chemical deviations can affect your baked goods

My mother loves butter. It is the primary fat I ate growing up. She smeared it on any kind of bread, potatoes, nut rolls or coffeecake. She baked with it exclusively.

Air India crash report delayed due to unfinished engine examination: Bloomberg

Indian investigators likely to issue status report this week on reasons behind delay, Bloomberg says.

Trump names ally Brian Johnson to be CFPB’s newest permanent director, awaits Senate confirmation

Since leaving the CFPB in 2020, Johnson worked at Patomak Global Partners and was most recently a senior executive at the credit card giant Capital One.

Xbox speedruns 'we're so back' to 'it's so over' pipeline at a speed previously thought impossible

More layoffs are on the way, framed as a "reset" for a brighter future.

Knicks Fans Think Trump Cursed the Team. So They Burned Sage and Protested the Barricades Outside MSG

At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, just hours before Game 4 of the Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals, several New Yorkers were spotted outside Madison Square Garden cleansing the air with copal and sage to manifest better luck for their hometown team. “We’re saging the Madison!” said Deisy, a

New iron–scandium catalyst extends carbon nanotube growth at high temperatures

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are among the most promising nanomaterials for future technologies because of their exceptional mechanical strength, electrical conductivity and thermal performance. However, translating these remarkable properties into practical products depends on the

Yamada Takayuki Stars in Australia–Japan Supernatural Romance ‘Tanabata: The Evening of the Seventh’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Australian production company Titantale Film is mid-shoot on “Tanabata: The Evening of the Seventh,” a supernatural romance drama starring Japanese actor Yamada Takayuki. The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three

Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as clashes kill at least 15

An uneasy silence has blanketed the capital, with empty streets, closed shops and patrolling police.

Tehran targets US Gulf bases after American forces launch new strikes on Iran

US Central Command says its latest round of strikes were in response to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

Taylor Swift and Haim Sisters Sport ‘Stevie Knicks’ Shirts at Knicks Final Game

The star attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday

Research examines how corporate workforce messaging shapes recruiting

When the Securities and Exchange Commission updated Regulation S-K in 2020 to require public companies to disclose more information about human capital in annual filings, the rule was designed primarily with investors in mind. New research from the University of Miami Patti and

Taylor Swift Attends NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden to Support the Knicks

Following her surprise performance at last night’s “Toy Story 5” premiere in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift has made it all the way to Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday in time to watch the New York Knicks face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA

Silo is the perfect Severance replacement, and it releases on Apple TV in 3 weeks

Silo, an adaptation of Hugh Howey's Wool books, offers Apple TV subscribers more sci-fi mystery

Lawmakers once saw Bill Gates as a benevolent innovator. After Epstein, they aren’t sure.

Members left their interview with the Microsoft founder and philanthropist conflicted about his legacy.

JioHotstar’s Tadka Indian Microdrama Platform Reaches 100 Million Users

Tadka, the microdrama platform within leading Indian streamer JioHotstar, has crossed 100 million users, establishing premium short-form content as a mainstream entertainment category in India. Since launch, daily watch time per viewer on Tadka has grown fivefold, reflecting

Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be ‘violated’, as China ends coast guard patrol

Taiwan's coast guard said Beijing does not hold jurisdiction in the waters it patrolled.