Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon combat, military says

March 26 - The Israeli military said on Thursday that two soldiers were killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon amid ongoing clashes with Hezbollah along the border.

Netflix Raising U.S. Prices for Second Time in a Year

Netflix, for the second time in a little over a year, is raising prices for its three plans in the U.S. The new pricing for Netflix’s plans were updated on its website Thursday. Under the higher pricing, Netflix’s Standard With Ads plan will now cost $8.99/month, up $1 from

US judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in drug trafficking case

US sanctions prevent the Venezuelan government from footing the bill and Maduro and Flores say they do not have sufficient personal funds to cover it themselves.

SXSW Names Film Critic Peter Debruge as Head of Film & TV Festival

Claudette Godfrey is stepping down from her role leading the Austin-based fest.

17 JRPGs You Can Add To Your Collection For Cheap During All Of The Spring Game Sales

Final Fantasy isn't the only role-playing series on sale right now

No delta left behind? Study finds adaptation to rising seas is possible in most deltas... for now

Around the world, in nearly every delta, people can adapt to rising sea levels using today's technological capabilities, materials, and space, according to researchers from Utrecht University and Deltares. In their new study—the first global assessment of the physical solution

‘Wuthering Heights’ Breakout Alison Oliver to Star in Irish Period Thriller ‘Bad Bridgets’

Daisy Edgar-Jones was one of the headliners of the Rich Peppiatt-directed feature, but had to bow out over scheduling.

Meta, Google face ‘Big Tobacco’-like reckoning after landmark verdicts on social media addiction

Social media giants Meta and Google had their long-feared “Big Tobacco” moment after suffering a pair of devastating court losses this week – and the real legal trouble is likely just beginning, experts told The Post.

UK police force says it will reopen rape and sexual assault probe into Andrew Tate

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which brings criminal cases in England and Wales, did not charge the social media figure following the initial police investigation in 2019.

Iran wants to charge ships for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz as blockade sends oil above $100: report

Iran is reportedly planning to charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as its effective blockade of the waterway has pushed oil above $100 a barrel in a historic global energy supply disruption.

LISTEN: OpenAI Shuts Down Sora, Disney Dodges Video AI Bullet — For Now

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Todd Spangler and Gene Maddaus examine why OpenAI abruptly pulled the plug on its generative AI video creation model, Sora, and why Disney insiders are relieved that the Mouse House’s character licensing deal with Sora

Judge refuses to dismiss Maduro case but questions blocking of funds for his defense

Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected on Thursday the defense's motion to dismiss the charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in a second hearing at the Southern District Court of New York that ran unusually long due to the

Spanish woman to die by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.

Brazil unveils first locally made supersonic fighter jet

Brazil has unveiled its first locally produced supersonic fighter jet, marking a historic milestone for its aerospace and defence industries. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other officials attended a ceremony marking the presentation of the aircraft.

C-3PO Head From ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ Nets Whopping $1M at Propstore Auction

Propstore’s spring entertainment memorabilia live auction, which has garnered $6.5 million thus far, features items from ‘Jaws,’ ‘Batman Begins,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Ace Ventura’ and more.

Trump expected to announce action to solve TSA problems amid DHS shutdown

Senate Republicans expect President Trump to announce an executive action Thursday afternoon to solve the shutdown of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which has caused long security lines and chaos at airports around the country. A growing number of Republicans

Schumer eyes green tax credits, data center reforms if Democrats retake majority

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that if Democrats retake the majority in Congress, they will seek to reinstate and expand green tax credits that were wiped out by Republicans. Schumer, as he laid out his environmental vision for a Democratic majority on

Philly DA threatens to arrest ICE agents if they break the law

At that point, this stops being just about long security lines or even immigration policy. It’s about how far federal and local governments are willing to go to assert control.

How did Venus become a hellscape? 234,000 simulations reveal four possible paths

Venus is increasingly becoming a touch point for our studies of exoplanets, as missions like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the upcoming Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) begin to characterize rocky exoplanets around other stars. Understanding the difference between

Earth's magnetic field creates a previously undetected pocket of protection from radiation on the moon

High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, however, is protected by its magnetic field, which creates a protective shell around the planet that can deflect dangerous charged particles, like GCRs.

SXSW Taps Former Variety Critic Peter Debruge as Director of Film & TV Festival

Peter Debruge, former chief film critic at Variety, has been tapped to serve as director of the SXSW Film & TV Festival. Beginning on April 6, he takes over the Austin festival’s film and television programming from Claudette Godfrey, who has stepped down as vice president

Israel took Iran's Araghchi, Qalibaf off hit list after Pakistan request to U.S., Pakistani source says

Pakistani source said that Israel had the target's coordinates, but was told to 'back off' by the U.S; Pakistan's military and foreign office ⁠did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Israel's military declined to comment

Uruguay: Economy Minister reveals daily U.S. pressure to break commercial ties with China

Uruguay's Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone disclosed to business leaders that the United States is exerting "unimaginable" and "unsustainable" pressure on the country to "break" its trade relationship with China, according to the weekly newspaper Búsqueda, citing several

Turkey condemns attack on Black Sea oil tanker that departed Russia

ISTANBUL, March 26 (Reuters) - A marine drone struck a crude oil tanker that had departed Russia, causing an explosion in the Black Sea near Istanbul's Bosphorus strait on Thursday, Turkey's transportation minister said. Turkey condemned the attack, which it said targeted a

Norway temporarily cuts petrol, diesel taxes amid Middle East war

OSLO, March 26 (Reuters) - Norway's parliament on Thursday passed a bill to temporarily cut petrol and diesel taxes, easing soaring fuel costs in the wake of the war in the Middle East, which has driven up the price of oil. A vote was scheduled at short notice following a

France says it approached 35 countries over future Hormuz mission

By John Irish and Sudip Kar-Gupta VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 26 (Reuters) - France said its military chief held talks with around 35 countries on Thursday as it sought partners and proposals for a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran ends.

Criminal Underworlds, Detective Robots, And Vomiting Frogs: Everything We Saw In Xbox’s March Showcase

Microsoft revealed new details on Stranger Than Heaven , Hades II and Super Meat Boy 3D

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will get pre-orderers in for beta testing nearly a year before launch

The new RPG from Owlcat will be out next spring, but special edition pre-orderers will get access to one mission this April.

France Télévisions Boards ‘Free Pass’ From ‘Kissing Booth’ Producers and Mathieu Missoffe’s New Sci-Fi Thriller as It Pivots to Leaner, High Impact Series

Amid budget pressures, French broadcaster France Télévisions has sharpened its international fiction strategy with high-concept series with distinctive storytelling, such as Mathieu Missoffe (“Furies”)’s new thriller series “Passe Muraille” and “Free pass” from the producers of

Ryan Graham (State Champs, Pile Of Love) Shares New Speak Low Single “One Good Look”

Ryan Graham plays guitar in the Albany pop-punk band State Champs and in the LA-based all-star side project Pile Of Love, and he also puts out solo music under the name Speak Low. Earlier this week, he shared the new single "One Good Look," a spindly acoustic song about the

$500 tee times, private yachts: Bachelor(ette) trips are out of control

Bachelor and bachelorette trips have become increasingly elaborate and costly, with social media and influencer culture driving the trend.

HBO’s ‘Neighbors’ Nudist Danny on Feeling Betrayed by Amanda, His OnlyFans Explosion and Going Full Frontal in This Year’s Most Insane TV Episode

There are a lot of memorable characters in the HBO reality series “Neighbors,” a wonderfully absurd, bleak and hilarious encapsulation of America seen through the eyes of people at war with those living next door. And then there’s 72-year-old Danny Smiechowski, who arrives in

Bipartisan lawmakers set to unveil bill to reopen DHS, bar ICE from wearing masks

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is poised to unveil legislation that combines funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with tougher rules for federal immigration enforcement officers. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), the leaders of

Save us, Elon Musk! X could deboost foreign slop accounts ruining public discourse

There's a real problem on X right now: foreign accounts that portray themselves as American, with names like Pro Western Civilization or Proud Heritage American or White MAGA Patriot.

How to solve the Mudridge Cabin strongbox puzzle in Crimson Desert

A guide on how to solve the strongbox puzzle inside Mudridge Cabin in Crimson Desert, along with its exact location and the reward you get.

Trump on Iran deal: 'I'm the opposite of desperate, I don't care,' U.S. takeover of Iran's oil 'an option'

Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, confirmed that Pakistan has been acting as a mediator to the negotiations, saying that the Administration presented a 15-point cease-fire plan to Iran. He added that Iran is 'looking for an off-ramp' and that previous diplomatic

This Switch game is blowing up because Nintendo didn't censor it

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was practically made for platforms like TikTok and YouTube, as evident from the amazing clips hailing from the demo

Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling

Why remake a 3D model when you can just reuse it?

Konstantin Ishkhanov strengthens ICCF 2026’s educational purpose

Konstantin Ishkhanov, President of the ICCFUnder the leadership of President Konstantin Ishkhanov and Artistic Director David Abrahamyan, the International Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF) returns to Belgium from 28 April to 1 May 2026 with a clear goal: advancing musical

Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise

There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

Senate rejects voter ID

Programmable superconducting diode can flow on command

A team of researchers led by the University of Pittsburgh demonstrated a programmable superconducting diode at the LaAlO3/KTaO3 (LAO/KTO) interface, an advance that holds potential to enhance/help usher in the future of next-generation electronics and quantum circuits. The

Africa: Beyond It - Why Digital Governance Is Africa's Ultimate Leadership Challenge

[Daily Maverick] Africa's digital future hinges on effective governance and combating cybercrime to foster economic growth, trust, and innovation while addressing significant gaps in digital literacy among leaders.

‘How to Have Sex’ Director Molly Manning Walker on Series ‘Major Players,’ Football Obsession and Chloe Kelly: ‘She’d Done Things for Women in Sport Everywhere’

Created by “How to Have Sex” director Molly Manning Walker, upcoming series “Major Players” is all about the love of the game. “I’ve been obsessed with football forever,” said Walker at Series Mania, following the screening of a sneak preview. “It all started because I played

Quagmire fears surge as Trump weighs ‘final blow’ Iran options

The Trump administration is reportedly considering several options for a massive escalation of its unlawful war on Iran, heightening fears that US troops – possibly as early as Friday or the weekend – could be hurled into a deadly quagmire with no clear objective, legal

Swedish prosecutors seek prison for oil executives over alleged Sudan war crimes

Prosecutors said the accused men were complicit because Lundin Oil had entered into agreements with Sudan's government to make the military responsible for security.

Watch the first video of a sperm whale birth captured by scientists

In a sperm whale birth recorded in more intimate detail than ever before, local whales huddled around the mother and lifted the calf to the surface.

Sending ICE to the Airports Is Trump’s Dumbest Idea Yet

In recent months, we’ve reached the stage of President Donald Trump’s second term where some of his greatest problems are the result of misguided solutions to his previous screwups. We are spending millions on farm bailouts to cover Trump’s devastating tariffs. We’re in a war