Burbank, the Sims-like from XCOM dev Jake Solomon, has been canceled
Jake Solomon, designer on XCOM and founder of Midsummer Studios, has closed the studio and canceled Burbank while sharing a first look.
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Steve Perry Declares It’s ‘Not True’ He Might Appear on Journey’s Farewell Tour, After Jonathan Cain Said He Was ‘Thinking About It’
In a much-publicized interview published this week, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain said that former frontman Steve Perry was “thinking about” coming out to the band’s farewell tour to perform with his one-time comrades. Perry’s quick response to that: Please, stop believing.
What To Expect From The Big 30th Anniversary Pokémon Day Presents Showcase
The Pokémon Company will give updates on just about everything going on in the series
US not seeking zero enrichment in talks, Iran's foreign minister says
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The United States did not seek zero uranium enrichment during nuclear talks in Geneva this week while Iran did not offer to suspend uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday. "We have not offered any suspension and
Vince Gilligan on how a 30-year-old X-Files episode links to Breaking Bad
Vince Gilligan reflects on writing X-Files' classic 1998 episode "Pusher," his set memories, Chris Carter, and whether it influenced Breaking Bad.
"A Beautiful Mess" makes a new start in Europe easier for refugees
What can be done to improve the integration of refugees in Europe? How can newcomers be supported to get a foothold in social life? A Euronews report from the Netherlands.
Phonon lasers unlock ultrabroadband acoustic frequency combs
Acoustic frequency combs organize sound or mechanical vibrations into a series of evenly spaced frequencies, much like the teeth on a comb. They are the acoustic counterparts of optical frequency combs, which consist of equally spaced spectral lines and act as extraordinarily
‘Project Hail Mary’ made us wonder how to survive a trip to interstellar space
We can take some clues from hibernation and cryogenics, but humans aren't yet built for that kind of deep sleep.
Ubisoft CEO Explains Three-Year Plan to Revamp Game Publisher Through New ‘Creative House’ Strategy, More Than $200 Million in Cost Reductions (EXCLUSIVE)
“Assassin’s Creed” publisher Ubisoft is trying to emerge from a rocky few years. From here, the biggest hurdle the French video game giant has to overcome is the mounting skepticism of fans — and employees — after disappointing or delayed releases and multiple pivots over a
Live updates: Trump hosts governors as he awaits Supreme Court's tariff ruling
The Supreme Court on Friday will hand down its next batch of decisions, as the country awaits key rulings in cases that could curb President Trump's agenda. One pending decision could roll back Trump's sweeping tariffs, while another could rule in favor of an ousted Federal
Trump: Iran faces 'unfortunate' outcome if deal not reached
President Trump on Thursday reupped his warning to Iran that the nation will face an “unfortunate” outcome if an agreement on its nuclear programs is not reached soon. “We’re either going to get a deal or it’s going to be unfortunate for them,” Trump told reporters aboard Air
Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%
The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December. GDP was projected to rise at a 2.5% pace in Q4.
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.
US economy grew far slower than expected in fourth quarter
The U.S. economy grew far slower than expected in the final three months of 2025, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annualized rate of 1.4 percent during the fourth quarter. Economists
Passengers flying out of Thailand to pay higher airport tax from June 20
Thailand's airport authority said its study found the higher tax would not affect passengers’ travel decisions.
Acer and Asus' German websites are down in wake of lawsuit, but Acer says its own will 'be up again shortly' so customers can get BIOS updates again
Updating BIOS is already a pain as is.
Some users are claiming Discord's default process priorities are causing performance problems in esports games, so I've tested it myself to see what's going on
And I have to say, I can't see any serious issues at all.
Africa: Guide - Scam Trends to Watch Out for in 2026 and How to Stay Safe Online
[Africa Check] In 2025, Africa Check investigated over 20 scams circulating online in Nigeria, from Facebook pages impersonating popular commercial banks to fake money-doubling investment opportunities.
Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians
In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.
EU slammed as study reveals climate-harming beef and lamb get 580 times more subsidies than legumes
The EU is being urged to introduce a Plant-Based Action Plan to promote sustainable diets and help farmers transition away from meat and dairy.
Microsoft's AI PC beginner's guide demonstrates how convoluted its branding has become, but hey, at least 'AI is not here to replace you'
It's very simple, let me just break out this whiteboard.
Africa: No Evidence That a Mixture of Stoney Ginger Drink and Onions Will Shrink Fibroids or Ovarian Cysts - Visit a Doctor Instead
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Some social media posts claim that a mixture of Stoney ginger drink and grated onions can shrink fibroids or ovarian cysts. But this is false; there is no evidence that home remedies can shrink, cure, or eliminate these conditions.
Watch live: Trump hosts governors at White House breakfast
President Trump will welcome governors to the White House on Friday morning for a working breakfast. The annual meeting between Trump and state leaders — typically a bipartisan gathering — has been overshadowed by the president's attacks on Democratic Govs. Wes Moore (Md.) and
Turkey jails journalist with Germany's DW for 'insulting president'
A Turkish journalist with German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) was jailed by an Istanbul court Friday on charges of "insulting the president", an NGO said a day after his arrest by 30 police officers. Alican Uludag was arrested in Ankara on Thursday evening following a
Congress must act on aviation safety before the next midair collision
Pass the ROTOR Act and then continue the urgent work of closing the remaining safety gaps.
