That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime gets an exciting season 4 trailer

The mega-popular isekai series will resume Rimuru Tempest's audacious adventures.

Letting atomic simulations learn from phase diagrams

A new computational method allows modern atomic models to learn from experimental thermodynamic data, according to a University of Michigan Engineering and Université Paris-Saclay study published in Nature Communications. Leveraging a machine learning technique called score

US homeland chief Noem stands by remarks accusing slain US citizens of terrorism

By Ted Hesson, Susan Heavey and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during congressional testimony on Tuesday stood by her remarks calling the acts of two U.S. citizens shot dead by federal immigration officers in

Analysis-Trump's Iran attack rattles Russian hardliners who call for Putin to double down on war in Ukraine

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, March 3 (Reuters) - When President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, some Russian hardliners were cautiously optimistic, hoping his unpredictability and transactional nature might benefit Moscow on Ukraine. But his attack on Iran means

Having a 'growth mindset' helps entrepreneurs adapt to setbacks

A new study underscores the importance of a "growth mindset" in entrepreneurs when faced with business challenges. Specifically, the study shows that entrepreneurs who think they can change their views on conserving or spending business resources are more resilient when faced

Masayoshi Matsumoto Meticulously Transforms Balloons into Expressive Critters

Taking balloon animals to the next level. 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 month. The article Masayoshi Matsumoto Meticulously Transforms Balloons into Expressive

Alexis Taylor – “I Can Feel Your Love” (Prod. The Avalanches)

Hot Chip co-leader Alexis Taylor has already released five solo albums. You probably haven’t heard all of them. It’s fine. There’s a lot of music out there. But you should absolutely not neglect Taylor’s upcoming solo LP Paris In The Spring, which comes out next week. I just

Africa: Nedbank Earnings Rise 2 Percent After Ecobank Exit and Transnet Settlement

[Daba Finance] Nedbank Group reported a 2% increase in headline earnings to R17.2 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, as it completed the sale of its Ecobank stake and settled a dispute with Transnet.

Africa: Google Opens Applications for Africa-Focused Ai Accelerator

[Daba Finance] Growth-stage startups across the continent can now apply for Google Accelerator Africa 10, a three-month hybrid program targeting companies building AI-driven solutions.

Africa: GSMA Secures Oem Backing for $40 4g Smartphone Rollout in Africa

[Daba Finance] The GSMA has secured commitments from 18 smartphone manufacturers to support the rollout of a $40 4G smartphone aimed at reducing Africa's mobile internet usage gap.

Africa: Female Representation Falls As African Tech Funding Rebounds

[Daba Finance] Gender diversity declined in African tech funding in 2025 even as total investment volumes recovered, according to the latest African Tech Startups Funding Report by Disrupt Africa.

Costco opening 5 new US warehouses soon: Here's where

While Costco is expanding, there remain two states that don't yet have a warehouse of their own.

Gas prices jumped 10 cents (or more) overnight in these states, data shows

In some states, the price at the pump jumped more than 20 cents overnight.

Life forms can planet hop on asteroid debris—and survive

Tiny life forms tucked into debris from an asteroid hit could catapult to other planets—including Earth—and survive, a new Johns Hopkins University study finds. The work demonstrates that a certain hardy bacterium easily withstands extreme pressure comparable to an ejection

'Natural' and 'healthy' food labels may mislead consumers

Foods marketed as "natural" are not consistently more nutritious than their conventional counterparts, and some front-of-package nutrition labels may unintentionally encourage manufacturers to swap sugar for non-sugar sweeteners, according to a new study by researchers at the

Remember the “scroll lock” key on your...

Remember the “scroll lock” key on your keyboard? What the heck was it for? And why is the same scrolling mechanic showing up in streaming service interfaces?

‘Breathtaking’: senator deplores Rubio’s explanation for Iran attacks

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) on Tuesday called Secretary of State Marco Rubio's explanation that the U.S. carried out a preemptive attack on Iran because Israel struck first "breathtaking" during a Senate hearing with a top official from the Pentagon. King and Sen. Jack Reed

The Sims announces a Creation Club-style Marketplace and Maker program enabling content creators to sell their work directly to players

The Sims 4 Marketplace will go live on PC and Mac on March 17, and will follow on consoles later this year.

‘Suddenly Amish’ Mentor James Is TV’s Best Villain: Breaking Down His Wildest Moments, From Chasing a Contestant With an Ax to Cuddling His Cousin

TLC’s newest show about an insular religious community, “Suddenly Amish,” has almost wrapped its eight-episode first season, and despite the conservative reputation of the religious sect, it stars a churchgoing diva named James who delivers more drama than a whole season of

DOJ reverses on ending fight over Trump orders targeting law firms

The Justice Department has asked a federal judge to let it renew its defense of President Trump’s executive orders targeting several of the nation’s top law firms — a stunning reversal just a day after the government deserted the appeals. In a court filing Tuesday, DOJ asked

Here’s how much Apple is raising prices on MacBook Air, Pro models

Apple's newest MacBook Air and Pro models come with some new features and higher prices.

HBO's next Game of Thrones spinoff just got the best possible writer

Beau Willimon (House of Cards, Andor) recently submitted a script to Warner Bros. for a Game of Thrones prequel movie

Thousands of flights canceled as Iran conflict causes travel chaos

Thousands of flights intended to depart from the Middle East have been cancelled amid the expanding conflict between Iran and joint U.S.-Israeli forces. More than 6,000 flights from countries in the region have been cancelled as of Tuesday, with major airlines diverting trips

Africa: Oil Prices Jump 9 Per Cent Amid Us/Israel War On Iran

[Premium Times] On Monday morning, Brent crude climbed 9 per cent to $79.41 per barrel from $72.87 on Friday -- a seven-month high -- based on figures from FactSet.

Minnesota sues over withheld Medicaid funds

Minnesota on Monday sued the Trump administration for withholding hundreds of millions in Medicaid funds to the state, alleging it is a "political punishment" that will only serve to harm the more than 1 million Minnesotans who are enrolled in the program. Last week, Vice

What happens if truth is lost? Philosopher explains how truth defines our humanity

Behind every breakthrough, there is a quest for truth. This desire is wired into humans—an insatiable curiosity about the world. Questions about truth have perplexed philosophers for thousands of years, but many focus on distinguishing fact from fiction. Gila Sher, professor of

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Reboot Sets Release Date, Netflix Renews Show for Season 2

Netflix has set an official premiere date for its “Little House on the Prairie” series, with the streamer also announcing the show has already been renewed for Season 2. The new “Little House on the Prairie,” based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder book series, will launch on

Nuclear watchdog: Natanz enrichment site in Iran damaged

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday said it can confirm that Iran’s Natanz enrichment site did sustain damage from U.S. and Israeli strikes. The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said the entrance to the building was recently damaged. “No radiological

Trump says 'if anything,' he forced Israel's hand on Iran strikes

President Trump on Tuesday said he “might” have forced Israel’s hand to strike Iran first, saying his opinion was that the Islamic Republic was going to launch a military strike first. “It was my opinion that they were going to attack first,” Trump told reporters in the Oval

Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Interview Takes Wild Turn After Reporter Gets Stranded on the Side of the Road: ‘Do You Have Help on the Way? Do You Have Water?’

Ryan Gosling’s press junket for “Project Hail Mary” took a wildly unexpected turn after reporter Jake Hamilton was forced to interview the Oscar nominee on video while stranded on the side of the road. Hamilton, who publishes video interviews on his “Jake’s Takes” YouTube page,

What time does Marathon release in your time zone?

All the details on the Marathon release time and date, along with information on how to preload the game.

No easy way out for tens of thousands looking to leave Gulf amid Iran conflict

By Federico Maccioni, Lucy Craymer and Rachna Uppal DUBAI, March 3 (Reuters) - As Middle East tensions rise ever higher, tens of thousands of people are finding themselves stranded across the Gulf with few options for leaving a region suddenly engulfed by war.

Factbox-Iranian missiles and drones fired at Gulf countries

March 3 (Reuters) - Here are statistics released by Gulf defence ministries on drones and missiles that Iran has fired at their territories since the start of the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Ballistic missiles: * 186 ballistic missiles detected *

Mysterious New Witcher 3 DLC Keeps Sounding More And More Likely

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Trump says 'everything's been knocked out' in Iran

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted of wide damage on Iran inflicted by the US-Israel attack, while denying that Israel had forced his hand into launching the war. "Just about everything's been knocked out," Trump said as he met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz,

Tehran resembles ghost town as bombs rain down

Tehran feels like a ghost town, with residents who have not fled remaining shut away in their homes for fear of new explosions from the US-Israeli bombardment. "I'm afraid to walk in the deserted streets because bombs are still falling from the sky," said Samireh, a 33-year-old

Iran will not 'automatically' fall after Khamenei's death, shah's widow tells AFP

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei's death is "historically significant" but will not "automatically" lead to the fall of the Iranian system, the widow of the country's last shah told AFP in an interview Tuesday. "The passing of a man -- however central he may be to the

The top 10 standalone episodes of Fringe you can now stream for free

The whole series is on Pluto TV now and if you're not sure about watching all 100 episodes you can try some Monster of the Week classics.

Lord of the Rings dungeon crawler Foes of Middle-earth raises $600K on Kickstarter

A cinematic Lord of the Rings board game inspired by Peter Jackson’s films lets players battle the Balrog and Saruman.

Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health

Mental health problems can be a barrier for many people seeking employment, but new research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business shows that remote work options can increase participation in the labor market. The study, "Psychological barriers to participation in the

Study finds 77% of US national parks are highly vulnerable to climate change

National parks in the United States represent a treasure trove of natural, historical, and recreational landscapes, but their health is at risk. A comprehensive new study on the climate-change vulnerability of national parks, published in Conservation Letters, has found that

‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Sells in Six-Figure Deal Following Sundance Film Festival Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

“If I Go Will They Miss Me,” a coming-of-age drama that premiered at Sundance Film Festival, has landed at indie distributor Rich Spirit. The nearly $1 million deal includes U.S. rights and select international territories. A fall theatrical release is being planned. Walter

Alan Cumming, Bowen Yang Help Launch Necessary Foundation to Support LGBTQ Filmmakers

"There is, in this moment, enormous political pressure to delete queer people from American media, and that includes young filmmakers who are being shut out of the industry,” said executive director Adam Goldman. “Now it's time to push back."

Labor secretary's top aides resigning amid IG probe

Two top staffers in Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s office have reportedly resigned amid an internal probe into allegations of misconduct. Chavez-DeRemer’s chief of staff, Jihun Han, and his deputy, Rebecca Wright, were under investigation regarding accusations that

Trump lambasts UK's Starmer, Spain over Iran

President Trump publicly lambasted U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Spain over the countries’ stances on the recent U.S. strikes in Iran. "Some of the European nations have been helpful, and some haven't, and I'm very surprised,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office,

Prince Daddy & The Hyena Announce New Album Hotwire Trip Switch: Hear “Big-Box Store Heart”

It’s been about four years since the fired-up, emo-adjacent Albany pop-punkers Prince Daddy & The Hyena released their self-titled album, and now they’re ready to drop another one on us. The band recorded the upcoming Hotwire Trip Switch with longtime collaborator and Hop

Studying snakes' ability to stand upright could inform soft robotics and more

Snakes may be best known for slithering. But consider that these animals also perform one of the most extreme feats of posture control found in nature: They can stand nearly straight upright on a narrow perch without falling, lifting 70% of their body length, despite having no

State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures

At least three U.S. embassies have closed since the Trump administration warned Americans in 14 countries to “LEAVE NOW” as Iran steps up retaliatory strikes.

Africa: Aamfi Appoints Dr. Corneille Karekezi As Chairperson As the Alliance Welcomes New Members - Banque Ouest Africaine De Développement and Regional Maritime Development Bank

[Afreximbank] The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served

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