The next Xbox is codenamed Project Helix, and it will 'play your Xbox and PC games'
New Microsoft Gaming chief Asha Sharma says she's looking forward to talking more about the next Xbox console "with partners and studios" at GDC next week.
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Missing technosignatures? Turbulent plasma may blur ultra-narrow signals before they leave their home star systems
A new study by researchers at the SETI Institute suggests that stellar "space weather" could make radio signals from extraterrestrial intelligence harder to detect. Stellar activity and plasma turbulence near a transmitting planet can broaden an otherwise ultra-narrow signal,
Has Dubai's carefully curated image been shattered by Iran strikes?
Social media influencers have long boasted of feeling safer in the United Arab Emirates than in their home countries. Some content creators are doubling down, even as Iran targets the Gulf – and the UAE tightens its grip
11 Things To Know Before You Start Playing Pokémon Pokopia
The life sim is pretty straightforward, but there are a few ways to streamline it further
The next Xbox is codenamed "Project Helix," will also play PC games
Newly-appointed Xbox CEO Asha Shar has revealed the codename for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox device.
New software for biodiversity research enables comprehensive quantification of ecological stability
Intact ecosystems have the capacity for self-regulation, which keeps their complex structure of species—such as animals, plants, fungi and bacteria—in balance. For example, when the population of a species increases, its per capita growth rate decreases, keeping population
Where to buy a Resident Evil Leon Kennedy jacket, from cheap to luxe
Resident Evil's leading man Leon has impeccable taste in jackets, and there are dupes ranging from inexpensive cosplay to heirloom quality.
Dow loses more than 780 points as oil tops $80 per barrel
Stocks closed Thursday with losses as the escalating war in Iran and the Middle East drove oil prices higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of 784 points, a decline of 1.6 percent after falling more than 1,100 points earlier in the day. The S&P 500 index
What we know about Noem's new 'Shield of the Americas' role
President Trump on Thursday said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem would leave her role and be appointed as a special envoy for The Shield of the Americas, bringing her tumultuous tenure atop DHS to an end. Noem faced scrutiny and intense questioning
Noem responds to DHS ouster, thanks Trump for new role
Kristi Noem on Thursday responded to being removed from her post as Homeland Security secretary moments after giving a speech at a conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where she mentioned nothing about the ouster. President Trump announced Thursday he would replace Noem with
Target to open its 2,000th store, with more on the way: Here's where
In some cases, Target is on track to take over buildings vacated by long-gone retailers.
Lindsey Halligan being investigated by Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan, the ex-U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia who was hand-picked by President Trump to prosecute his political adversaries, is under investigation by Florida’s bar association, a letter sent by the organization and obtained by The Hill shows. The
How will Oklahoma replace Markwayne Mullin in Senate?
The announcement that President Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to take the helm at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a vacancy in his Senate seat ahead of the midterms. Oklahoma law allows the governor to appoint a replacement to the seat in
Bianca Censori Testifies About Stripped-Down Beach Mansion at Kanye West Trial
The enigmatic performance artist took the stand after construction worker Tony Saxon sued her husband
Courtney Love Confirms Hole Aren’t Reuniting Yet Again
Artist walks back her own hints that her upcoming shows with onetime Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur was a reunion
Trump trust bought up to $1.25M in Netflix debt during bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery: filings
President Trump's trust bought as much as $1.25 million worth of Netflix bonds in January as the streamer was entangled in a brutal bidding war with David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros. Discovery, according to government filings released Wednesday.
Research sheds light on food safety risks in California's Central Coast produce
A five-year study on California's Central Coast, led by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Western Center for Food Safety at the University of California, Davis, is helping scientists better understand how harmful bacteria can move through the environment.
Flipped chromosomal segments drive natural selection, Atlantic silversides study shows
When a species lives in two distinct types of habitats, individuals with traits better suited to each habitat will thrive and reproduce, naturally selecting descendants with those traits. But what about mobile aquatic species that live across a broad range of temperatures and
‘Vladimir’ Creator on Bringing Rachel Weisz’s Sexy Heroine to Netflix
“Vladimir” may be one of the most literary TV shows in memory — but don’t take that to mean that it isn’t hot-blooded. Our unnamed protagonist, played by Rachel Weisz, is consumed by the idea that she’s a heroine of fiction — fueled by the literature she teaches as a college
Singaporean in New Zealand takes kids out of school for weeks for family time. Now she’s rethinking
Across the country, only 57.3 per cent of students attended school regularly in term four in 2025.
Big Tuskers
Oh wow, I love these photographs of “big tusker” elephants by Johan Siggesson. I didn’t even know big tuskers were a thing — and they may not be for much longer : The term “Big Tusker” refers to an elephant with tusks so large they scrape the floor. Unfortunately, the
Gas is up 27 cents since Sunday – here's where it's even worse
On Sunday, gas was below $3 a gall in 39 states. As of Thursday, only 17 states are below that mark.
Anthropic labelled a supply chain risk by Pentagon
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
Watch live: Hegseth, CENTCOM commander brief reporters on Iran operation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of the U.S. Central Command, will brief reporters Thursday afternoon on the U.S. military operation in Iran. Hegseth's remarks come a day after he previewed a major bombing campaign in the Middle East, days after the
Anthropic endangers US national security
US Special Operations forces captured Nicolás Maduro in a pre-dawn raid in Caracas on January 3rd. The mission reportedly utilized the military’s Maven Smart System, which is built by Palantir and has Anthropic’s Claude model embedded for data analysis and targeting. Claude is
The Seven Deadly Sins Origin Official Animation Trailer
The official animation trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has been revealed. Get a first look at the vast open world, diverse gameplay content, and fast-paced, cinematic combat showcased in the new animation trailer.
Ocean temperatures may be protecting Earth from a planet-wide drought
Ocean temperatures may be quietly protecting the world from a global drought catastrophe. By analyzing more than a century of climate data, researchers discovered that droughts rarely spread across the planet at the same time, affecting only about 1.8%–6.5% of global land
Polymer-chemistry dataset created for training AI models
Polymers are fundamental to our daily lives, serving as the core components for a wide array of goods, including clothing, packaging, transportation infrastructure, construction materials, and electronics. Advances in polymer science open pathways for recycling and upcycling
LISTEN: Hollywood Gets Ready for Oscars; Hanging With ‘Baywatch’ Hopefuls
In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety’s Marc Malkin on how the somber mood in Hollywood and geopolitical uncertainty will affect this year’s Oscar week celebrations leading up to the Academy Awards on March 15. And Ethan Shanfeld paints a colorful picture of all that he
Microsoft reveals next-gen Xbox name: Project Helix
Project Helix is the code name for Microsoft's next generation of Xbox consoles, and will play both PC and Xbox games, CEO says.
Democrats react to Noem’s ouster from DHS
Many Democrats are cheering after President Trump announced Thursday that Kristi Noem would be replaced as the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The news of the secretary's exit follows months of petitions from Democrats for Noem to face consequences over
Watch live: Trump welcomes soccer champions Inter Miami to White House
President Trump on Thursday afternoon will welcome MLS champions Inter Miami to the White House. Soccer star Lionel Messi, who has been with the team since 2023, is also expected to attend. Their visit comes less than 100 days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City.
House committee advances kids’ online safety and privacy proposals
Democrats pushed for more enforcement mechanisms.
Jujutsu Kaisen's latest episode revisits Yuji Itadori's guilt over Shibuya
Yuji is incapable of absolving himself even in the face of Higuruma's Death Penalty.
Mullin 'surprised' by Trump’s call tapping him as Homeland Security secretary
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said he was surprised by President Trump’s call Thursday informing him that he would be tapped to replace ousted Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. “I am super excited about this opportunity. It came — not as a complete surprise — but it
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards
Don Daglow will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman will posthumously receive the Ambassador Award.
Microsoft Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Is Still Happening, It’s Called Project Helix, And It’ll Play Your PC Games
The news comes as a leadership shakeup has fans questioning the platform's future
Why woodpeckers rarely get rattled: Skulls built to control rotation, not cushion blows
Woodpeckers are well known for striking tree trunks with remarkable force and precision. These birds deliver thousands of high-speed impacts per day, generating mechanical loads that would destabilize the skulls of most other birds. For decades, this performance has often been
‘Scarpetta’ Cast and Showrunner on Autopsy Training and the Rise of AI Simulations to Speak With the Dead: ‘It’s a Terrible Misuse’
Nicole Kidman and Rosy McEwen, who share the role of the titular forensic pathologist in the Prime Video series “Scarpetta,” worked with medical examiner Dr. Amy Hawes to ensure the autopsy scenes felt authentic. “[Hawes] taught them how to hold a scalpel, how to remove an
'Enemy at home': Iranian authorities tighten grip as war rages
War has emptied the usually traffic-jammed streets of Iran's capital, but Islamic republic authorities have filled them with checkpoints and security forces as they tighten their grip on the population. After the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on Saturday,
Koalas Recover Genetic Diversity as Populations Expand
Their rebound shows resilience after a severe genetic bottleneck The post Koalas Recover Genetic Diversity as Populations Expand appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump backs Kurdish offensive in Iran: 'I'd be all for it'
President Trump said Thursday that he would back the Kurds if they launched an offensive inside Iran, as the militias have reportedly been in touch with the administration over a potential incursion into western Iran. "I think it's wonderful that they want to do that, I'd be
Fetterman says he’ll vote to confirm Mullin as new DHS Secretary
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has been known to buck his party, said he will vote to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary after President Trump announced Thursday he would select Mullin as Kristi Noem's replacement. “As a
Kristi Noem’s ouster isn’t moving Democrats off their Homeland Security funding demands
“The rot is deep” inside the agency, said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Ocean currents drive disease spread between oyster reefs: Research identifies restoration sites at risk
The European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) was once widespread in the North Sea. However, overfishing, habitat destruction and infectious diseases pushed the species to the brink of extinction in some regions nearly one hundred years ago. In particular, infections with the
This is kind of amazing: World Monitor is a real-time...
This is kind of amazing: World Monitor is a real-time global intelligence dashboard. Includes military activity, climate anomalies, live webcam feeds in warzones, internet outages, active fires, and even the Pentagon Pizza Index .
DHS 'reviewing' detention facility at Fort Bliss
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is conducting a review of its largest migrant detention center in the country amid reports of illness and inhumane conditions at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, according to a statement from the agency. Immigration and Customs
Diablo 4 Warlock revealed in Blizzard's new deep dive and hands-on
The Warlock class comes to Diablo 4 with the Lord of Hatred expansion. Blizzard revealed new details during a livestream and hands-on preview.
Marathon Promises War On Dataminers Who Try To Leak Spoilers
Bungie won't suffer leaks the way it once did with Destiny 2
