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In the battle for our living rooms, Xbox Project Helix and the Steam Machine make for unlikely rivals on paper—but Microsoft's new PC gaming-capable console might be raising some eyebrows at Valve
Two very different machines, perhaps closer than we initially thought.
Slay The Spire 2 Is Absolutely Crushing It With 400,000 Concurrent Players And A 97 Percent Positive Rating On Steam
And yes, it deserves to be
Philippines shifts to four-day work week as Iran war pushes oil prices up
"We are victims of a war that is not of our choosing," said President Ferdinand Marcos, adding: "But we control how we will protect the Filipino (people)."
US lost 92,000 jobs in February in surprisingly weak report
Hiring in February was surprisingly weak, signaling the labor market might not be as stable as Federal Reserve officials hoped – further thwarting the path to interest-rate cuts as the conflict in Iran reheats inflation fears.
U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Watch the video: How is artificial intelligence used in warfare right now?
Recently, OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, reached an agreement with the US Department of Defence for classified military use. This got your reporter thinking: how is AI used in warfare right now?
Prudence or backsliding? China’s new climate target mirrors shifting realities
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected China's energy security, prompting a reassessment.
US loses 92,000 jobs in February, falling far short of expected gain
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February and the jobless rate rose to 4.4 percent, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Februrary jobs report showed the U.S. labor market rapidly losing steam last month, defying the expectations of
Germany's Merz calls for Iran's territorial integrity to be preserved
MUNICH, March 6 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday called for Iran's territorial integrity to be preserved as the war against Tehran initiated by Israel and the United States last week threatens to expand across the Middle East. Merz said that the collapse
Exclusive-Iran spent years fostering proxies in Iraq. Now, many aren’t eager to join the war
By John Davison BAGHDAD, March 6 (Reuters) - Iran has spent decades and billions of dollars preparing foreign proxy fighters like A.J., a commander in a pro-Iranian paramilitary group in Iraq, for a moment just like this. Since the U.S. and Israel went to war on the Islamic
Hollywood Suddenly Taking UFOs Seriously, With Rival “Disclosure” Projects in the Works (Exclusive)
A "historically anchored" Roswell movie is coming, while filmmakers ranging from Steven Spielberg to Joseph Kosinski tout upcoming UAP-themed titles: "This movie is going to blow people's minds."
Affordable and efficient: Why everyone wants Ukraine’s drone interceptors
Shahed-type drones have been one of the main pillars of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine since February 2022. Four years later, Ukraine is now intercepting around 80% of all Moscow-launched UAVs with home-made interceptors, which have become a central piece in Ukraine’s
Africa: UAE FM Holds Security Talks With Global Counterparts
[Horn Diplomat] Abu Dhabi -- The United Arab Emirates' Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a series of phone calls with several foreign ministers to discuss regional developments following Iranian missile attacks
Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
Trump’s 2026 trade agenda mistakes reshuffling deficits for strategy
Industrial revival requires investing in competitiveness, not reshuffling bilateral trade accounts.
Live updates: Trump wants new Iranian leadership; war sends gas prices soaring
Iran and Lebanon were pummeled overnight, as President Trump said he wants to "clean out everything" when it comes to Iranian leadership as the conflict expands in the Middle East. Without naming names, Trump told NBC News that he wants a leader "would do a good job." The
Africa: African Defence Ministers Meet in Addis Ababa
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa said Africa's long-term security and stability depend on stronger unity and defence cooperation among African nations, according to Ethiopia's Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FANA).
Africa: Wafcon Postponement Proof That Women's Soccer Is Not Valued By Authorities
[Daily Maverick] Following months of speculation, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations has officially been postponed. It's another sign of token inclusion for women in soccer.
Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s
It is the latest country to curb young people's access to digital spaces to try and protect them from abuse.
Byron Allen Acquires 10.7% Stake in Starz From Steve Mnuchin’s Investment Firm for $25 Million
Allen Family Capital, the investment arm of media mogul Byron Allen, acquired a 10.7% stake in Starz Entertainment for $25 million in a private transaction with Liberty Steve Mnuchin’s Liberty 77 Capital. In an announcement Thursday, Allen Family Capital said it acquired
Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
Catalina Sopelana, Star of Netflix Hit ‘The Gardener,’ to Front ‘Video Store 2001′(EXCLUSIVE)
Fast-rising Spanish actor Catalina Sopelana (“The Gardener,” “The Crystal Cuckoo”) is set to topline dramedy “Video Store 2001” (“Videoclub 2001”), with Spanish indie producer-distributor Sideral Cinema coming on board as a new co-producer. Sopelana co-starred in “The
Germany’s Axel Springer Agrees $766 Million Deal to Acquire Telegraph Media Group
Germany’s Axel Springer has reached an agreement with RedBird IMI to acquire Telegraph Media Group for £575 million ($766.6 million). The German-based media company said the acquisition would preserve the Telegraph’s legacy while providing a platform for growth and
Trump on Noem $220M ad campaign: 'I wasn't thrilled with it'
President Trump on Thursday confirmed his dissatisfaction with a pricy ad campaign that featured Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. The comments to NBC News come after Trump announced that Noem would soon be replaced as DHS chief. The $220 million
NASA honours astronomers who helped confirm humanity’s first asteroid deflection
Observations from a global network of telescopes helped verify that NASA’s DART spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moon Dimorphos. The measurements confirmed the first planetary-defence experiment in which a human-made impact changed the motion of a
Medical stocks 'critically low' in Gaza, WHO says
By Emma Farge GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Friday that medical supplies in Gaza were running critically low despite Israel's reopening of a key crossing this week. Supplies of some items such as gauze and needles have already run out, said
BBC Boss Says BAFTA N-Word Controversy ‘Was a Genuine Mistake’: We ‘Will Learn Lessons From This Incident’
BBC director-general Tim Davie has answered questions from the U.K. government’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee over the incident that erupted following the BAFTA ceremony in which the shouting out of a racial slur was aired despite the broadcast being on a two-hour time
Europol warns of elevated terrorism threat in EU amid Iran conflict
Several EU countries, including France and Germany, have increased security measures as authorities fear potential attacks linked to Iranian networks or extremist actors.
Who rules the seas? Torpedoed Iran ship brings focus underwater
A US submarine this week torpedoing an Iranian warship during the Middle East conflict raised the crucial question of who controls the seas during wartime. The sinking of IRIS Dena on Wednesday in international waters off the coast of Sri Lanka killed at least 86 crew members,
Pokémon LeafGreen made me realize how spoiled I am
Classic Pokémon games like FireRed and LeafGreen are much more grindy than recent installments like Pokémon Legends Z-A.
A superradiant clock phase emerges when Rydberg atoms meet quantum light, simulations suggest
Rydberg atoms are atoms with one or more outer electrons excited to very high energy levels, which interact very strongly with each other. These atoms are widely used to run quantum simulations and develop quantum technologies, as they can give rise to exotic and rare phases of
Whole Hog Politics: Reality bites Noem
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] The premise of the first year of the second Trump administration was a kind
Trump has been right about oil all along
The war in Iran is once again proving that oil is an essential geopolitical weapon.
Are Killer Whales Also Cannibals?
Yes, but most likely viewing them as “other” The post Are Killer Whales Also Cannibals? appeared first on Nautilus .
Academy President and CEO Tease Oscars: Conan’s Return, Special Celebrations of ‘Sinners’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ More (Exclusive)
Ahead of the March 15 telecast, Lynette Howell Taylor and Bill Kramer speak with THR about the show they're hard at work preparing.
Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.
Iran war could ultimately weaken US and benefit China
The widening conflict between the United States and Iran is already reshaping the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. Supporters of Washington’s military campaign argue that weakening Tehran will restore deterrence and protect regional allies. Yet the broader strategic
Grant Garmezy Molds a Full-Size Dakotaraptor from Molten Glass
Thought to have been feathered, the Dakotaraptor's powerful legs and "sickle claw" gave it an advantage some 66 million years ago. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per
Singapore ready to enter new chapter in relations with Japan, deepen ties with China and South Korea: Sim Ann
Singapore hopes Japan will find ways to resolve its outstanding wartime issues, says the Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
Russia and Ukraine swap 300 soldiers each on second day of exchange
KYIV, March 6 - Ukraine and Russia exchanged 300 service personnel each on Friday in the second day of a two‑day prisoner swap, with some of those released having been held since 2022 in the war.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Oil stocks, Gap, Marvell Technology, Samsara and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
Did you spot these fake videos about the Iran war?
The escalation between Iran, Israel and the US has prompted a wave of viral war footage online. But many of the videos gaining millions of views are misleading, wrongly captioned, lifted from video games or entirely AI-generated.
Eight countries, eight red caps: TIME drops controversial and MAGA-misunderstood cover
The cover of TIME magazine's 23rd March issue has been unveiled, and it is not only dividing the internet but showing that even some of Trump's MAGA base aren't happy with his interventionist foreign policy.
Porn Star Rocco Siffredi Sues Mediaset and Actresses Who Claimed He Engaged in Non-Consensual Sexual Practices
Global porn star Rocco Siffredi – whose life story inspired the Netflix series “Supersex” – is taking legal action against an investigative program aired by Italian broadcaster Mediaset and 16 aspiring porn actresses who have made on-camera allegations during the show that they
Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers' pocketbooks
The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.
Exclusive-Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say
By Jonathan Spicer, Feras Dalatey and Jonathan Saul ISTANBUL/DAMASCUS/LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Turkey’s intelligence agency asked itsBritish counterpart MI6 last month to take a larger role in protecting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after recent assassination plots,
Drone strike drives calls to end British military presence on Cyprus
By Michele Kambas NICOSIA, March 6 (Reuters) - A drone strike this week on a British air base in Cyprus has renewed calls for an end to British military presence on the Mediterranean island as many fear being dragged into the wider Iran conflict. Cypriot politicians have long
Pokémon Company responds to White House's use of Pokopia branding
The Pokémon Company has issued a statement addressing the White House's use of Pokémon Pokopia branding to promote the MAGA slogan
Seven EU ministers ask Commission to keep rules on energy pricing and invest more in clean power
Energy ministers from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Portugal are concerned that the EU executive might change market rules, claiming the decision would undermine investments in clean power. Fears for the future of the bloc's carbon market are also