Everyone’s a loser in Strait of Hormuz game that simulates global crisis
The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.
The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.
The Universe’s biggest black holes may not be born giants after all. Scientists analyzing gravitational-wave signals from dozens of black hole collisions found evidence that the heaviest black holes are likely “cosmic recyclers” — formed through...
The developer of Firefox says it has "completely bought in" on AI-assisted bug discovery.
The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.
The war with Iran has prompted many economies to reevaluate their energy needs and strategy. In Europe, several countries are considering reviving the use of nuclear power. Sweden, Belgium, and Italy are among those rolling back previous...
Nordschleife-specialist Manthey has developed an upgrade package for the Porsche EV.
UK voters began casting ballots on Thursday, 7 May, in local and devolved elections seen as the biggest political test yet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in July 2024.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday evoked a possible third term and a potential delay of a presidential vote due in two years because of turmoil in the volatile east. In power since 2019, the 62-year-old will...
Despite intense pressure from the US, negotiators agreed to meet again in 10 days after more than 6 hours of talks last night. Both sides, seeking a compromise, said however that progress had been made during the negotiations.
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Bayern Munich players, coaching staff and fans at the Allianz Arena were in disbelief after they were denied a penalty for a handball by Joao Neves in their semi-final second leg against Paris St-Germain.
What's going on with those satellites, anyway?
Scooping cat litter isn’t hard, but scooping after each and every litter box use can get annoying. The Litter-Robot 4 self-cleaning litter box is worth considering, not just because it’s one of the best-performing models, but because its accessory...
Without giving much away, CEO RJ Scaringe teased the idea of an R2 pickup and an R2X.
Was I writing with pen and paper, or a stylus on a tablet? It’s getting more difficult than ever to tell.  The Remarkable Paper Pure is a follow-up to 2020’s Remarkable 2 and a couple of premium color E Ink tablets. As with Remarkable’s first...
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Russian President Vladimir Putin's popularity is eroding amid economic difficulties and internet restrictions. But first, a report outlining recommendations following a parliamentary inquiry into French...
Talks to decisively end the war in Iran have stalled. Donald Trump has previously rejected any plan that doesn’t include an end to Tehran’s nuclear program, something experts say that Iran is unlikely to agree to. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis has more
We tour Ford’s top-secret Electric Vehicle Development Center in California.
After six decades in Hollywood, James L. Brooks' latest heroine "Ella McCay" is a natural successor to his pioneering star of the small screen, "Mary Tyler Moore". This new, 21st-century heroine is juggling a political career with family drama, and...
The cars rolling off production lines right now are filled with old ideas. From beginning to end, the creation of a new vehicle can take five years or longer - which is plenty of time for a lot of tastes, politics, and gas prices to change. That's...