
EA Sports' FIFA 26 (FC 26) has launched the FUT Birthday Fiesta 2 tournament, offering players a tiered set of rewards for progressing through rounds and meeting performance objectives. Winners of each knockout stage receive rare gold player packs ranging from 81+ to 84+ ratings, while participation and goal‑scoring milestones unlock additional 82+ to 84+ packs. Completing the full objective chain grants exclusive evolution items, FUT Birthday team player picks, and a max‑88 or max‑88+ player. The reward structure incentivizes deeper engagement during the birthday celebration period.
dLocal and Open English have launched Bre‑B, Colombia’s government‑backed real‑time payment rail, as an instant checkout option for the e‑learning platform. The integration lets students pay via bank‑linked llaves or QR codes, confirming transactions in seconds and eliminating the need...

Paramount Global agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion deal, one of the largest media mergers in recent memory. The transaction arrives amid slowing subscriber growth and rising content costs, prompting heightened scrutiny from U.S. federal, state and...

The Pokémon Presents stream on Feb. 27 unveiled Mega Garchomp Z for Pokémon Legends: Z‑A, marking the latest addition to the franchise’s Mega Evolution line. Introduced in 2013, Mega Evolutions let roughly 90 Pokémon temporarily boost stats by about 100 points, but the mechanic...

Nick McKenzie’s 60 Minutes investigation uncovers alleged wage theft at MA Services, a leading Australian security and cleaning contractor founded by Micky Ahuja. The report claims thousands of vulnerable migrant workers were paid below the legal minimum wage and denied entitlements...

Digital Foundry examined Capcom’s Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village on the newly released Switch 2. The analysis finds RE7 runs almost identically to its PS4 counterpart, with minor black‑level and color issues but overall visual improvement. Village also looks better...

The 13th Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC 2026) will convene March 25‑26 in Kitwe, bringing together government officials, financiers, and global mining experts to chart Zambia’s mining and energy transition. With mining accounting for roughly 70% of export...

Overhype Studios released a first roadmap for Menace, its XCOM‑style early‑access title, but provided only high‑level feature lists and no concrete dates. The plan outlines continual additions such as weapons, items, enemy variants, UI tweaks, and three themed squad‑leader drops,...
The Prospector’s and Developers Association of Canada’s annual PDAC conference underscored the Ring of Fire’s strategic value, spotlighting its massive chromium deposit that could satisfy global demand for a century. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is aggressively promoting the northern Ontario region...

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok will launch on Nintendo Switch on July 9, 2026. Cygames released the first “Meet the Crew” trailer, spotlighting the swordswoman Beatrix. The game promises dynamic, party‑based combat with link attacks, chain bursts, and an...
Kuwait’s state‑owned oil company KPC announced a precautionary cut to crude output and refinery runs after the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut down oil exports amid escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. The firm issued a force majeure...

CMA CGM announced a suite of new freight‑all‑kinds (FAK) rates and surcharges that take effect on April 1, 2026, covering Mediterranean origins to Australia, New Zealand and North America. The carrier also introduced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for China‑to‑East‑Africa routes from March 15...

American Airlines will launch four new winter transatlantic routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Edinburgh and Lisbon using its Airbus A321XLR. The narrow‑body jet, capable of carrying 155 passengers, will operate from Philadelphia between late January and late March, filling seasonal demand that...

British startup Skycutter topped the Pentagon’s ‘Drone Dominance Gauntlet I’ with a 99.3‑out‑of‑100 score, eclipsing U.S. competitors in a trial aimed at fielding 30,000 low‑cost expendable UAVs. The company’s SC‑1200 heavy‑lift, hydrogen‑powered SC Gryphon and backpack‑deployable SC‑ISR platforms impressed evaluators...

Pitchfork has introduced a weekly deep‑dive series that examines previously unreviewed songs, debuting with David Wise’s "Stickerbrush Symphony" from Donkey Kong Country 2. The feature explores Wise’s composition process, the track’s role in the Bramble Blast level, and its lasting...

Lance Sweets was originally intended to stay on *Bones* as a mentor to inner‑city youth, but John Francis Daley left to co‑direct the film *Vacation*. Production delays forced showrunner Stephen Nathan to rewrite the arc, resulting in Sweets’ on‑screen death...

The Trump administration has drafted GSA guidelines that would force AI vendors to grant the government an irrevocable license for "all lawful use" of their systems. The draft also bans ideological or partisan bias in AI outputs and requires companies...
The Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade has launched on the European Nintendo eShop. After a brief postponement, developer ConcernedApe delayed the release to resolve critical bugs. The patch is offered at no cost to existing Switch owners and...

Saab’s brand is defunct, but used models remain popular among enthusiasts. Reliability depends largely on maintenance records and parts availability, with the second‑generation (1998‑2003) and third‑generation 9‑3s considered the most dependable. Many Saab vehicles share GM platforms, making components for...

The article argues that traditional electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) relies on outdated pattern‑recognition, contributing to high C‑section rates without reducing cerebral palsy. It highlights that 35 % of cerebral palsy cases are genetic, underscoring the limits of current monitoring. Advances in...

Monsters & Memories, a classic‑inspired MMORPG from Niche Worlds Cult, announced its next community open beta scheduled for March 27‑30, running from 10:00 a.m. PST each day. The beta will feature the Relle, Krivea, and Sorophal PvE servers plus the Haradrel PvP...

The Boeing 737‑700 remains a linchpin of low‑cost carrier strategy in 2026, offering a rare blend of range, speed, and operational simplicity. Its high‑performance wing, CFM56‑7B engines, and 41,000‑ft service ceiling deliver fuel‑efficient, high‑altitude cruising that outperforms many newer narrowbodies....

Supercell’s Clash of Clans will host the Dragon Dash Mini Medal Event from March 7 to March 14, 2026, with the associated Trader Shop open until March 16. Players earn Dragon Scales by destroying buildings, advancing a 3,950‑point reward track that features both free and premium...

The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s 2025 report shows free‑to‑air (FTA) TV viewership rebounding to 52 % of adults, driven by younger audiences, while subscription streaming remains stable at 68 % usage. ABC iview continues to dominate FTA catch‑up but its share fell...

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat, Capcom's mobile entry, currently offers a single active redeem code, HAPPYSAT764, which grants two free weapon summons. The guide details step‑by‑step redemption through the in‑game profile menu and notes that new codes are typically...

Exor Studios' The Riftbreaker received its fourth World Expansion IV, introducing the icy Cryo Fields biome and a new open‑campaign mode that lets players start in any region. The update also adds larger resource deposits, a natural Supercoolant source, and three...

A second bulk carrier, the Liberia‑flagged Sino Ocean, announced Chinese ownership while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, joining Iron Maiden that did the same earlier this week. Both vessels used destination signals like “CHINA OWNER” to seek safe passage amid...

Homebrew developer User0x7f has released Black Castle 2, a free action‑platformer sequel for the original Game Boy, available on itch.io for download and play via emulator, compatible hardware, or browser. The game features five stages, new weapons, hidden passages, and boss...
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), the joint venture of Barrick and Newmont, is embroiled in a corporate dispute after Newmont issued a notice of default over alleged resource diversion to Barrick’s Fourmile project. While both companies assure operational continuity, the broader...

Tailgating—following a vehicle too closely—accounts for roughly 29% of U.S. crashes, prompting most states to treat it as a moving violation. Florida criminalizes unreasonable following distances, while Washington imposes steep fines, especially when vulnerable road users are involved. The four‑second...

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection arrives on Nintendo Switch, with a new trailer spotlighting the character Kora and twin Rathalos. The game blends turn‑based combat and monster‑raising mechanics within a stylized 3D world. Set two centuries after a kingdom‑splitting...
Overture cabin: - Entry door is 6’ 3”, 1” taller than 737, 10” taller than Concorde - Forward aisle height peaks at over eight feet, with a minimum of 6’ 8” - Last row aisle is 6’2”, about the same as a...

Carriers have begun issuing "End of Voyage" notices, declaring that ships bound for the Arabian Gulf will divert to alternative ports and cease responsibility for the cargo. The term is not a legal doctrine; it stems from standard Bill of...
A Bayesian adaptive trial with 99 trauma‑exposed healthcare workers showed that a brief, guided Tetris‑based imagery‑competing task significantly reduced intrusive memories at four weeks and maintained benefits over follow‑up. The authors stress that the intervention targets a specific PTSD symptom...
Esports organization Pigeons has released Georgian rifler Narmina “wieenN” Gasanova, ending her tenure that began with the former Imperial Valkyries lineup in July 2025. WieenN helped the squad capture the JB Pro League Female Season 1 title, posting a 1.29 rating across...

AI voice assistants are increasingly used to combat senior loneliness, but they can create an illusion of care that misleads older adults into believing they are interacting with a compassionate human. The article highlights research linking isolation to mortality comparable...

Heartopia developer DX added a quest featuring a person of colour named Kapil who made "monkey noises" after eating a poisoned mushroom, prompting accusations of blatant racism. The controversial quest was introduced on March 4 and removed within 24 hours after community...
From 8 March Qatar Airways will operate limited flights to London Heathrow, Paris CDG, Madrid, Rome, Frankfurt and Bangkok. These flights are ONLY for passengers whose final destination is Doha, the airline said in a statement.
The vast majority of folks don’t need charging this fast. But awesome that we can do it and I hope people know this will cost $0.99/kWh in infrastructure. For most folks level 1 and level 2 charging works.
Relog Media has moved its $30,000 LAN tournament from Limassol, Cyprus to Belgrade, Serbia after recent attacks on a Cypriot military base prompted an airspace shutdown. The event will still run April 3‑5 with the same format: 16 teams, round‑robin groups...
I've known @dmgorenstein for 2 decades and have always found him to be extraordinarily thoughtful – not afraid to ask tough questions and to grapple with nuance and, yes, tradeoffs. It was great to chat with him on his @tradeoffspod...
Patent Fights, GLP-1 Turf Wars, and the FDA Tightens the Screws | Ep. 952 https://t.co/v0fulR3NfB https://t.co/9gGdkAVvlv
Cosh, on the Globe Ed Board Norwailing is excellent. I would add to his AB context that Norway too was expecting a very short-lived resource and their production has, indeed, declined from peak. AB is still hitting record production month...
Air War Against Iran Enters Week Two Iran continues to target its neighbors' oil production as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly at a stand still. Latest: https://t.co/EOkyezfgoC
PMI shows US manufacturing softness. That means supply chains too. What will the Iraq war do?
Ukraine uses a variety of launch sites and changes between them. It’s much easier to adapt OWA to launching from fields, rotating sites, or even using mobile platforms. Some things in wars are observations vs lessons. Context matters.
AI cuts costs. AI also cuts the cost of fraud. The same tooling driving efficiency is fueling the fraud surge. Financial services can't run an AI productivity strategy without a parallel fraud controls strategy. AI was meant to boost productivity. It...
Could there be more to the new #AI guidelines from the US General Services Administration (GSA) than “a government-wide effort to strengthen #procurement of AI services” and mitigate #supplychain risks? Via @joemillerjr & @GeorgeNHammond @FT https://t.co/nB2mq431A9
One advantage for California already having high gasoline and diesel prices is that the price shocks are less shocking.
Sometimes Delegating to AI Causes Damage. Sometimes It's Extremely Useful and Saves Time. But When Should You Use It, and When Shouldn't You? #ArtificialDecisions #MCC https://t.co/hgIwLXkh0v