174 arrested after Philippine police bust online cockfighting ring in Manila
The operation allegedly conducted around 500 cockfights daily in a coliseum.
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‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel Not Out of the Question As Ryan Gosling Movie Rockets Into Potential Franchise Territory (Exclusive)
All involved say author Andy Weir is in the driver's seat as to whether there will be a second book — and hence, movie — but the stars seem to be aligning for Amazon MGM as it becomes the first new major Hollywood studio in decades.
‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ Review: A Scary, Dizzying and Essential Deep Dive into the AI Revolution
"The AI Doc" has been structured as a ride into the future — a kaleidoscopic multimedia meditation on what AI is (the film explains it from the ground up), how intelligent it really is (100 times more than you think), its potential for doom and for miracles, and how all of that
How plants stop growing to survive stress: Retired scientist's persistence reveals insight to boost farm yields
UC Riverside researchers have identified a mechanism that allows plants to rapidly slow growth in response to extreme environmental stress. The finding could help farmers grow more resilient crops, and one researcher continued the work years into retirement to uncover it.
Japan starts release of state-held oil to stabilise supplies amid Iran war
The Japanese government has decided to release about 80 million barrels of oil.
New study outlines privacy solution for retail central bank digital currencies
New research shows that retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can be designed to protect user privacy, one of the biggest concerns surrounding the future of digital money. Professor Iwa Salami of the University of East London and Professor William Buchanan of Edinburgh
PM Wong urges China to champion open, rules-based trade as global tensions rise
China can help set new rules and standards in emerging domains such as AI, says Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Boao Forum.
Indonesia military officer steps down following acid attack on activist
Concern over the erosion of democratic values has grown in Indonesia.
G7 allies meet against backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Iran, with unpredictable US
VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 26 (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from the world's leading Western democracies meet in France this week against the backdrop of wars in Iranand Ukraine, economic uncertainty, and mounting unease over an increasingly unpredictable U.S. foreign
Indonesia police investigate fatal stabbing of Dutch man in Bali
The number of foreign nationals who fell victim to crime in Bali rose 47 per cent in 2025.
New research suggests deadly bat fungus is more widespread in western Canada than previously known
Scientists at McMaster University have uncovered new evidence that the fungus causing white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease affecting bats, may be more widespread in Western Canada than existing testing methods reveal. In their paper published in the Journal of Fungi, the
Taiwan indicates next US arms sale is on track after receiving guarantee letter
The package is still undergoing an internal US review and Taiwan has not received any notification about delays.
Moulton bans staff from trading on prediction markets
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) is banning his staff from trading on prediction markets, which have recently come under congressional scrutiny. “Effective today, Congressman Moulton is instituting an office-wide policy prohibiting his congressional staff from participating in
Organocatalytic strategy provides a metal-free route to antiviral candidates
A research team led by Prof. Sun Jianwei has achieved an advancement in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry by developing an air-stable chiral phosphine-catalyzed enantioselective approach to synthesize enantioenriched S(IV)-stereogenic vinyl sulfinamides—an
From tropics to poles: How Pacific Ocean warming sets the stage for Antarctic stratospheric changes months later
The tropical Pacific Ocean and the frozen expanse of Antarctica sit more than 10,000 kilometers apart. Yet new research shows that when surface waters warm near the equator in northern winter, the Antarctic stratosphere responds months later—a delayed reaction that could
Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale
Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.
US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink
With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world -- especially in the United States -- are mobilizing to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink. Despite being banned, billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet system
Nepali traders make global shocks from Iran conflict a pretext to jack up prices
Market analysts say the stronger dollar and higher transport costs are key drivers behind rising prices.
Maduro faces New York court in key hearing over legal defense
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appear on Thursday, March 26, before the Southern District Court of New York in a second hearing in the criminal case they face in the United States following their capture in January during a U.S. military
Rodríguez promises "legal certainty" to investors while Machado competes for attention from Texas
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, participated via videoconference on Wednesday at the FII Priority investment forum in Miami, where she assured American, Saudi, and Latin American investors that her government is advancing reforms to guarantee "legal certainty"
CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.
Need to parent differently now that your kid's a teen or tween? Five techniques that actually work
As your child approaches their teenage years, they'll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household.
Public transport demand surges in Ho Chi Minh City as fuel prices rise amid Middle East war
Major bus stations are consistently crowded, with many bus trips reaching full capacity during morning and evening peak hours.
International project validates renewable hydrogen energy systems in Antarctica
A delegation of Chilean and European authorities and institutions completed a technical visit to the "Profesor Julio Escudero" research station operated by the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) on King George Island, where progress was presented on a pilot renewable hydrogen
Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.
Distant galaxy fades 20-fold in just two decades, challenging how supermassive black holes evolve
An international team led by a researcher at the Chiba Institute of Technology has discovered an extremely rare phenomenon: a galaxy about 10 billion light-years away whose brightness dropped to one-twentieth of its original level in just 20 years. By combining multiwavelength
Northern China sees unusual warm spell
Temperatures rose across most of northern China on March 24.
Angelo De Augustine – “Empty Shell”
Last month, Angelo De Augustine announced his new album Angel In Plainclothes and released “Mirror Mirror.” Today, the LA-based singer-songwriter is back with a beautifully serene single called “Empty Shell.” “It was the first song written of the batch that would make up the
Hezbollah rejects truce talks as Israel presses Lebanon strikes
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said negotiations with Israel under fire would amount to "surrender", as the Iran-backed group launched attacks and Israel said it was expanding a "buffer zone" inside Lebanon. Israel, which occupied southern Lebanon for around two decades until
Trump avoids word 'war' to describe Iran conflict 'because you're supposed to get approval'
President Trump said Wednesday at the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner that he avoids using the word “war” to describe the conflict in Iran. “I won’t use the word 'war' because they say if you use the word 'war,' that’s maybe not a
Schumer rolls out Democrats’ midterm energy pitch
The Senate minority leader spoke during a League of Conservation Voters gala in Washington.
Ice Age animals and slice of Earth history found in central Texas water cave
A paleontologist from The University of Texas at Austin has discovered the fossilized remains of Ice Age animals that have never been found in Central Texas before—and he came across the bones while snorkeling for fossils in an underground stream. The new fossils are from a
Contaminated aquatic sediments can be remediated on site using new methods
The bottom sediment of water bodies is an archive of all human activity. It is a reservoir of nutrients but also of harmful substances—and it can also turn into a source of emissions. "Most lakes tend to be remediated due to eutrophication. Water bodies have also been
Hannity hosts Rod Blagojevich on new podcast
Conservative television personality Sean Hannity hosted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was pardoned by President Trump last year, on his podcast set to be released Thursday. During the “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” podcast episode, Hannity questioned Blagojevich, a
Hearing research traces evolution of key inner ear protein
In the intricate machinery of the inner ear, hearing begins with a protein that moves a few billionths of a meter up to 100,000 times per second. That protein, called TMC1, sits at the tips of sensory hair cells deep in the snail-shaped cochlea. When sound waves move these
Security Guard Who Made 11-Year-Old Cry Says He Wasn’t Working For Chappell Roan
Well, this has all been very stupid. Over the weekend Chappell Roan had to clarify that she doesn't hate children after Brazilian-Italian football star Jorginho accused her security guard of making his 11-year-old daughter cry after she recognized the singer at a hotel during
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Pangolin: Here is the Celebrity Under the Costume
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 11 of “The Masked Singer,” “Semi-Finals,” which aired March 25 on Fox. There was no more fight left in Rachel Platten. The “Fight Song” singer was the latest celebrity to be revealed on Season 14 of the Fox singing reality
American Express and Los Angeles-Based Label Staud Team Up on Resortwear Capsule, Alongside Campaign Starring Laura Harrier
American Express is throwing a fashionable celebration for the 60th birthday of the Amex Gold Card. To mark the milestone, , the financial giant has partnered with Los Angeles–based label Staud on a limited-edition resortwear capsule, available starting Thursday online and in
Doubts linger in Indonesia over effectiveness of one-day remote work in curbing fuel use
Analysts are calling for longer-term solutions to manage rising global oil prices amid the Iran war.
Marsh soils: Biodiversity fostered by self-organization
In the heart of the Marais Poitevin regional nature park, the second-largest wetland in France, a scientific team led by a CNRS researcher has demonstrated the ability of clay soils to self-organize into geometric patterns. Known as mottureaux, these microreliefs, similar to
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Beijing restricts Singapore-based Manus founders from leaving China: Report
Beijing has been investigating whether Meta’s takeover of the start-up violated regulations.
‘Harry Potter’ Series Unveils First Trailer: ‘The Next Time I See You Will Be in Hogwarts’
Three best friends and a Philosopher's Stone are heading to HBO Max this Christmas
Community music education a key youth well-being strategy
Improving the well-being of young people is an international priority. The World Health Organization has reported that suicide is now the third leading cause of death for young people aged 15 to 29-years-old globally, and is strongly correlated to youth mental illness.
Ad-Rock Joins Ad-Sandler In New Netflix Thriller Time Out
A new thriller starring Adam Sandler is coming to Netflix, and it's also got Adam Horovitz, aka Ad-Rock. Time Out will be directed by Scott Cooper, who did the recent Springsteen movie . The post Ad-Rock Joins Ad-Sandler In New Netflix Thriller Time Out appeared first
