Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as oil prices rise
Fourteen days in, the world is left with a dangerous combination: rising oil prices, rising casualties, and still no clear answer about how this war ends or what victory even means.
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Oversight panel demands interview with former Epstein prison guard
The House Oversight Committee is requesting an interview with a prison guard who was on duty the day Jeffrey Epstein died as part of its broader investigation into the sex offender’s death. “Due to public reporting, documents released by the Department of Justice, and documents
I'm celebrating Spring by helping a little frog wake up from hibernation in the cosy puzzle game Walk the Frog
On my way to Froggapalooza.
Trump officials erupt at CNN over report on surprise over Strait of Hormuz closing
White House officials on Friday lambasted CNN for reporting that suggested the U.S. was caught off guard by Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to a surge in gas and oil prices globally. CNN reported that the Pentagon and the National Security Council
Amazon Prime Removing 4K Streaming Access, Locking Behind It New Extra Paywall
Want to watch The Boys in 4K? You'll need to pay Amazon an extra $5 a month on top of your Prime subscription
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Adobe, Ulta Beauty, Insulet, Klarna, Once Upon a Farm & more
These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
Study reveals North Atlantic warming contributed to intensity of Valencia DANA storm
The episode of extreme rainfall that affected the east of the Iberian Peninsula at the end of October 2024 left a devastating mark on the province of Valencia. In some areas, such as Turís, more than 700 liters per square meter were recorded in 24 hours; in other words, in just
Not so pretty but plenty of likes: A bumblebee bandwagon effect prioritizes busy flowers over beautiful ones
If you were a bee, how would you choose a flower to land on? You might go to the most beautiful one, as pollination biologists have long suggested that flowers with striking colors attract pollinators more easily. Or perhaps, as other studies indicate, you might go where other
Quantum computers must overcome major technical hurdles before tackling quantum chemistry problems
Although the potential applications of quantum computing are widespread, a new feasibility study suggests quantum computers still face major hurdles in solving quantum chemistry problems. The study, published in Physical Review B, evaluates what criteria are needed for a
Notorious UK rights group launches legal action against Valve for distributing music in games on Steam without a license
The Performing Right Society says a license to use music in a game does not constitute the right to distribute that music, via the game, to the public.
Trump, Hegseth raise questions over well-being of Iran leader
12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🦞 Plus: Pentagon spent millions on lobster, luxury food in September {beacon} Happy Friday the 13th! Tomorrow is Pi Day! How are you celebrating? I’m always looking for pie recipes.🥧 In today's issue: 6 U.S.
Here's 8 minutes in nostalgic benchmark heaven, with me running 3DMark2001 on an RTX 5090 to celebrate its 25th birthday
Released March 13, 2001 MadOnion's 3DMark 2001 was an instant PC graphics classic.
Lured by profits, some shipowners brave mines and missiles to sneak oil past Iran
By Renee Maltezou and Jonathan Saul ATHENS, March 13 (Reuters) - A handful of Greek shipowners have sent crude oil and dry bulk tankers through the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, risking destruction from mines, missiles and drones for a chance at millions
Israel targets Iranian checkpoints using tip-offs from informants, source says
By Emily Rose JERUSALEM, March 13 (Reuters) - Israel has launched a new phase of its assault on Iran, targeting checkpoints manned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) based on tip-offs from informants on the ground, a source briefed on Israel's military strategy
Trump: Putin may be helping Iran 'a little bit'
President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin “might” be assisting Iran in its military operations against the U.S. in a new interview that aired on Thursday. “I think he might be helping them a little bit, and he probably thinks we’re helping Ukraine, right?” the
Microsoft teams up with Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm to share 'our dream of bringing console-level GPU developer tools to Windows'
It could be laying the foundation for whatever the Xbox division is cooking up, too.
Forza Horizon 6′s Tokyo Is So Big It Has Its Own Development Team
Also: Someone from the Doom movie reminds us it sucked, Crimson Desert has pre-launch issues, and a new roguelike shooter looks good
The Hollywood Reporter and Bvlgari Celebrate Distinguished Costume Designers and This Year’s Oscar Nominees
Ruth E. Carter, Malgosia Turzanska, Kate Hawley and Deborah L. Scott attended the private luncheon at San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles.
New strategy, same watchdog: Congress still has a role to play in PEPFAR’s transition
Congress must ensure that the transition of PEPFAR to full partner country ownership is data-driven, includes input from civil society partners, and is ambitious yet attainable, in order to continue its success in saving lives and ending HIV/AIDS.
Food Influencer Keith Lee to Launch Video Podcast With Vox Media Delving Into How His Family Does Business Together
Keith Lee, a top TikTok food influencer and entrepreneur, is gearing up to show a new side of how he and his family work together in a weekly podcast for Vox Media. Dallas-based Lee rose to prominence through his popular restaurant reviews on TikTok, where he has more than 17
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising release date set
The Pokémon Company has confirmed a release date for the upcoming Chaos Rising set that's part of the ongoing Mega Evolution expansion block.
Dividend stocks are catching up to tech stocks on a key earnings metric at a critical time for the market
Dividend stocks are closing the earnings growth gap with tech stocks, a reason for investors seeking safety in a volatile market to favor income opportunities.
Cuba confirms talks with the United States amid its deepest energy crisis in years
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday that his government has recently held talks with U.S. officials, the first public acknowledgment of such bilateral contacts in more than a decade, as the island faces a severe fuel and electricity crisis. He said the exchanges
Bleachers 2026 Tour Openers Include Wednesday, This is Lorelei, American Football, & More
When Bleachers played Union Pool this week, our own Scott Lapatine spotted posters advertising the band's June 23 performance at Madison Square Garden. Notably, the openers for that gig are the sludgy, Southern-fried indie rock heroes Wednesday, making their MSG debut. Turns
Street Fighter Pro Detained By ICE Is Coming Home
Ludovic Mbock will have a follow-up hearing in May
Cloud-ready simulation framework enables capture of molecular binding pathways
Researchers at the Center for Computational Sciences, University of Tsukuba, have developed an accessible platform to overcome the limitations of conventional static docking simulations, offering new avenues for education, training, and reproducible research in molecular
Trump Team Spirals Over Damning Report on Bungled Iran War Planning
The Trump administration and its fellow Republicans are going nuts over a CNN report that the White House didn’t adequately plan for Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called the report “ fundamentally unserious ,” openly welcoming the day the
More airlines increase airfares as Iran war drives jet fuel price spikes
Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.
Lightspeed Studios unveils proprietary development framework to build titles 'rooted in reality'
The Tencent subsidiary said its new framework will prioritize 'strong visual identity and art direction over sheer graphical fidelity.'
You've got a narrow window to nab OpenTTD on Steam for free, because Transport Tycoon Deluxe has just been un-abandonwared by Atari
Get rolling, tycoons.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows prices increased even before Iran war began
Excluding the volatile food and energy categories — which the Fed pays closer attention to — core prices rose 3.1%, up from 3% in the prior month and the highest in nearly two years.
Kacey Musgraves, James Blake, Kim Gordon, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Looking for the week’s best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist
Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase 2026: The Best Photos
Lola Young kicked off the annual showcase with an unforgettable set
Creating a successful Steam page is like ski jumping
One colorful metaphor-and plenty of actionable advice-on creating a successful Steam page.
