Interior Secretary Summons ESA "God Squad" For Gulf Of Mexico Drilling
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has summoned the Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” for a March 31 meeting to consider an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The request follows a push to open the eastern Gulf to new leases, despite the region hosting at least 19 threatened or endangered marine species. Burgum’s notice promises a public YouTube livestream, which conservation groups argue does not satisfy open‑meeting requirements. The move revives concerns tied to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill, which devastated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles and other wildlife.
I Cannot Get The Crew Motorfest to Run No Matter What I Try. Any Suggestions?
Several users report that The Crew Motorfest launches to a black screen while audio plays, despite a clean Windows 11 install and up‑to‑date drivers. The problem appears across both Nvidia and AMD GPUs, with many pointing to recent Nvidia driver releases...
A Pardon Lobbyist, $500,000 Demand and Alleged Enforcer Lead to Extortion Charge in New York
Federal authorities in New York arrested lobbyist Joshua Nass, accusing him of attempting to extort $500,000 from a former client and the client’s son. Nass, who had lobbied for a presidential pardon of the client, Joseph Schwartz, allegedly hired a...
Unremarkable Medieval Action Sim 1348 Ex Voto Gets Hit With Absurd Conspiracy Over Italian Tax Relief Funds
The medieval action‑sim 1348 Ex Voto launched on March 12, receiving a Metacritic score of 54 and a user rating of 1.1 after an anti‑woke backlash. The game was awarded €656,131 in tax credits from Italy’s Ministry of Culture under the...
Patricia Summersett on How Her Approach to Voicing Zelda Has Changed
Patricia Summersett has voiced Princess Zelda for more than a decade, appearing in titles such as Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and the Hyrule Warriors series. In a recent Nintendo Everything interview she explains how her performance...
Assessing MP Materials (MP) Valuation After 10X Texas Magnet Facility And Government Backing
MP Materials announced a 10X rare‑earth magnet facility in Northlake, Texas, backed by the U.S. government and secured long‑term offtake agreements with General Motors and Apple. The stock fell 4.7% in one day and 5.6% over the past month, despite...
US Pummels Iran’s Key Kharg Island Terminal
The United States launched a missile strike against Iran’s Kharg Island terminal, the country’s main oil export hub, late Friday and early Saturday local time. The attack targeted the facility that handles roughly 30% of Iran’s crude shipments, aiming to...
Capital One Venture X Card: The Ultimate Guide to Features, Benefits, and Rewards
Capital One introduced the Venture X Rewards Credit Card, a premium travel product with a $395 annual fee. The card features a 75,000‑mile welcome bonus after $4,000 spend in three months, a $300 annual travel credit, and a 10,000‑mile anniversary...
Mach Natural Resources Boosts Proved Reserves 109% to 705 MMboe
Mach Natural Resources LP announced a 109% jump in proved reserves to 705 MMboe, driven by $1.3 billion of acquisitions in the Permian and San Juan basins. The company posted fourth‑quarter revenue of $388 million, net income $73 million and adjusted EBITDA $187 million, while full‑year...
EIA: U.S. Natural Gas Production Hits Record 118.5 Bcf/D in 2025
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a record 118.5 Bcf/d of marketed natural gas production in 2025, up 5.3 Bcf/d from 2024. Appalachia, the Permian basin, and the Haynesville shale together supplied 67% of total output and drove 81% of the year‑over‑year...
Saudi Arabia Drives OPEC Output Higher Ahead of Iran Conflict, Survey Shows
OPEC’s crude output jumped 640,000 barrels per day in February, the steepest rise since June, driven largely by Saudi Arabia’s production increase. The kingdom lifted output by roughly 340,000 bpd to 10.34 MMbpd and later signaled an additional boost of about...
U.S. Begins 86 MMbbl Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release
The Trump administration has initiated an 86 MMbbl drawdown from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the first phase of a 172 MMbbl release slated for four months. This move is part of a broader 400 MMbbl coordinated effort with allied nations to ease soaring...
Why Oil Probably Won’t Go to $150 a Barrel
Brett Arends argues that oil prices are unlikely to surge to $150 a barrel, despite recent sensational forecasts on Wall Street. He outlines three reasons to doubt the panic, emphasizing that speculative headlines often ignore market fundamentals. The piece critiques...
This Forgotten American SUV Beats Rivals in Reliability and Safety
The 2018‑2021 Buick Encore quietly outperforms many subcompact rivals in reliability and safety. J.D. Power scores place it in the high 80s to low 90s, while the NHTSA awards a five‑star overall rating. Its modest 1.4‑liter turbo engine delivers adequate power...
Q&A: Gassing up Bioengineered Materials for Wound Healing
Penn State researchers have engineered a new class of granular aerogel scaffolds (GAS) that allow precise control of pore architecture using protein‑based microparticles. The tunable, oxygen‑rich material demonstrated superior cell infiltration and rapid vascularization in both laboratory assays and mouse...
Blade & Soul Heroes to End Global Service on June 16, 2026, Six Months After Release, Following KR Closure
Blade & Soul Heroes, NCSOFT’s collectible action MMORPG, will cease global operations on June 16, 2026, just six months after its September 2025 launch. A final March 17 patch will deliver the remaining Hero Ryun and unlock all pending in‑game...
Can Australia Learn From One of the Most Liveable Cities in the World
Australia’s housing crisis is contrasted with Vienna’s long‑standing social‑housing model, which offers affordable, high‑quality rentals to half its population. Rent in Vienna ranges from €350 to €640 for a one‑bedroom, with amenities such as gyms, pools, schools and green spaces...
Marathon's Next Update Will Help Your Vault Feel Roomier, and Bungie Outlines Their Plans for Higher-End PCs
Microsoft’s Marathon shooter will receive update 1.0.5 next week, expanding vault capacity by allowing larger stacks of consumables, ammo, salvage and grenades and adding new filters for keys and backpacks. Bungie also announced a tweak to proximity‑chat audio distance to...
Check Out 36 Resident Evil Requiem References and Easter Eggs
Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in Capcom’s flagship survival‑horror series, has arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2. GameSpot’s new video highlights 36 Easter eggs that reference earlier titles, underscoring the game’s 30th‑anniversary celebration. Built on Capcom’s RE ENGINE, Requiem offers photorealistic...
“I’m Sure Soph and I Will Work This Out”
Talent agency 22 has denied allegations by Australian singer Sophie Monk that it improperly withheld over $500,000 in earnings. Monk is suing for $544,683 in unpaid commissions, interest and fees, while the agency has filed a cross‑claim for $124,000, alleging...
13Z: The Zodiac Trials Demo Available Until April 1
Mixed Realms has extended the Steam demo for its upcoming roguelike 13Z: The Zodiac Trials until April 1. The title, which blends hack‑and‑slash combat with Eastern mythology, offers both solo play and 2‑4 player co‑op. It recently earned the IGF x WINGS award...
Israel May Commit ‘New Genocide’ in Lebanon Using Iran War as Pretext, Turkey Warns
Turkey’s foreign minister warned that Israel’s ongoing air strikes on Lebanon could amount to a new genocide, citing civilian deaths that now total 826, including women and children. The attacks follow Hezbollah’s retaliation after Iran’s Supreme Leader was killed in...
How Clean Energy Fuels Expanded RNG Supply Across U.S. Fleet Markets
On March 4, 2026 Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced an expanded suite of renewable natural gas (RNG) agreements covering trucking, refuse, transit, municipal and airport fleets across the United States. The contracts include 2.1 million gallons for Ecology Transportation’s 150‑truck fleet in the...
Why Tigo Energy’s CELTEC Deal Matters for Solar Safety Compliance in Central America
Tigo Energy announced a strategic partnership with regional distributor CELTEC to bring its rapid‑shutdown and optimizer portfolio to Central America and the Caribbean. The collaboration targets markets where NEC 2017 and NEC 2020 safety codes are becoming mandatory, starting with Panama. Central...
Warner Bros. Discovery Investors Eyeing 14% Return if Paramount Merger Closes by Sept. 30
Warner Bros. Discovery investors anticipate a roughly 14% upside if the $111 billion Paramount‑Skydance merger closes by the Sept. 30 deadline. WBD’s stock slipped to $27.14, down from $29, after Netflix withdrew its $83 billion offer, while Paramount has pledged $31 per share...
High Ticket Prices and Geopolitical Uncertainty Weigh on Early World Cup Hotel Bookings
Hotel operators in the United States, Canada and Mexico report slower‑than‑expected early bookings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rising ticket prices and heightened geopolitical uncertainty are cited as key factors dampening international fan travel. Analysts caution that demand typically...
Brendan Carr Now Trying to Threaten Away the Networks' Negative War Coverage
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr used social media to warn broadcasters that stations spreading what he calls “fake news” about the U.S. bombing of Iran could face license renewal challenges. He emphasized the FCC’s public‑interest mandate and suggested that non‑compliant stations...
Vineyard Complete, Revolution Delivers First Power
U.S. offshore wind reached two new milestones as CIP and Iberdrola finished installing the 800 MW Vineyard Wind 1 turbines and Ørsted’s Revolution Wind began delivering power from its 704 MW facility. The projects join the nation’s first commercial offshore farm, bringing total near‑term capacity...
‘Buffy’ Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Not Going Forward At Hulu
Hulu has cancelled its planned *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* reboot starring Sarah Michelle Gellar after the pilot failed to meet internal standards. The project, ordered a year ago and directed by Oscar‑winner Chloé Zhao, featured a script by the Zuckerman sisters and...
Virginia Restaurants Must Follow This Unusual Alcohol Law
Virginia mandates that restaurants holding mixed‑beverage licenses generate at least 45% of sales from food and non‑alcoholic drinks, while beer and wine revenues are excluded from the calculation. The rule, rooted in the 1968 Mixed Beverage Act, forces any venue...
Telecom News: Kyivstar, Apple, Samsung, Vodafone Idea
Kyivstar reported a 26% rise in core profit for 2025, with EBITDA of about $648 million, driven by a surge in digital services after acquiring ride‑hailing platform Uklon. Digital revenue jumped 467% to $124 million, and monthly active users of its super‑app...
Most Insomnia Meds Don’t Worsen Sleep Apnea
A systematic review and network meta‑analysis of 32 randomized trials examined twelve hypnotic agents in adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The analysis found that most sleep‑inducing drugs do not worsen the apnea‑hypopnea index or oxygen saturation, challenging the long‑standing...
With Like A Dragon's Future In Doubt, Gang Of Dragon Deserves To See The Light Of Day
Toshihiro Nagoshi, the mastermind behind Sega's Yakuza/Like a Dragon series, left the company in 2021 and later announced a spiritual successor, Gang of Dragon, in partnership with NetEase. The reveal trailer showcases a darker tone, open‑world driving mechanics, and a...
UNSW Health Translation Hub / Architectus
UNSW’s Health Translation Hub, a 14‑storey landmark, physically links the university’s Kensington campus with the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct via glazed pedestrian bridges and a permeable ground plane. The building’s adaptive façade reduces solar gain by 60% and delivers...
U.S. Rushes 10,000 Ukraine-Proven Merops AI Drones to Middle East to Counter Iranian Shahed Swarms
The U.S. Army has shipped 10,000 AI‑enabled Merops interceptor drones to the Middle East as part of Operation Epic Fury, aiming to blunt Iranian Shahed‑type drone swarms. Merops, proven in Ukraine, costs roughly $14‑15 k per unit—far cheaper than Patriot missiles and even...
Charlotte Tilbury, Hermés, Dior and More Luxury Beauty Brands Get Rare 15% Discount at Nordstrom
Nordstrom’s Spring Beauty Savings Event offers a rare 15% discount on luxury brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Hermès, Dior, and Tom Ford, with deeper cuts of 25% on Estée Lauder/Lancôme and 20% on MAC. The promotion runs through March 15 and includes free gift...
The Epstein War Breathes New Life Into EU Green Hydrogen Schemes
Trump's war on Iran has driven European natural‑gas prices up 75 % in March, reviving interest in green hydrogen as a cheaper alternative to fossil‑based fuel. The surge in gas costs pressures industries that rely on cheap hydrogen, prompting investors to...
AI Investor Is Surprised The Games Industry Hates Generative Tools
A Lightspeed Venture Partners executive expressed surprise that the games industry is largely rejecting generative AI, citing a GDC poll where 52% of attendees deem the technology harmful versus only 7% seeing it as positive. The investor argues AI is...
OpenClaw AI Agent Flaws Could Enable Prompt Injection and Data Exfiltration
China’s CNCERT has warned that OpenClaw, an open‑source autonomous AI agent, suffers from weak default security configurations that can be exploited for prompt‑injection attacks. Researchers demonstrated that indirect prompt injection via link previews can exfiltrate confidential data without user interaction....
Survive the Apocalypse Codes March 2026
Roblox’s survival‑building title Survive the Apocalypse released two active promotional codes—“onemillion” for ten emeralds and “survivor” for twenty‑five emeralds—allowing players to boost class upgrades. The article outlines a simple five‑step redemption process, warns about case‑sensitive entry, and lists an expired...
$985,000 Homes in Rome
A five‑bedroom, four‑bath villa on the historic Appian Way is on the market for $985,000 (about €850,000). The property sits within the Tenuta di Fiorano wine estate, once owned by Prince Alessandro Jacopo Boncompagni Ludovisi, and offers 3,498 sq ft of living...
The Case for College Athlete Unions
The NCAA posted roughly $1.4 billion in revenue for 2024, while the College Football Playoff posted record profits. Labor activist Jennifer Abruzzo, former NLRB general counsel, has been spearheading unionization drives at schools such as Northwestern, Dartmouth and USC. Federal momentum...
Gas Prices Are Soaring – but One Los Angeles Gas Station Is Taking It to the Extreme
A Chevron station on Alameda Street in downtown Los Angeles is charging $8.31 per gallon, far above the city’s $5.37 average. The outlet, owned by Joe Bezerra Jr.’s Hawk II Environmental Group, sees minimal traffic despite the high price. Officials say the markup...
DMCI Homes to Undertake Acacia Estates Upscaling
DMCI Homes announced a major upscaling of its Acacia Estates township in Taguig, targeting full implementation by 2028. The 130‑hectare development, with 66 hectares already built, currently hosts 14 residential projects, more than 10,000 units and roughly 25,000 residents. The plan...
Arena Breakout Brings Its Tactical FPS Action to India with a Beta Test Starting March 31, 2026
Level Infinite announced a beta test for its tactical first‑person shooter Arena Breakout on Android and iOS in India, beginning March 31 2026. Recruitment and pre‑registration are open through the official website until the end of March. The test will let Indian...
Kennedy Center Must Allow Ex Officio Board Member To Voice Her Dissent In Meeting On Trump’s Plans For Closure And...
A federal judge ruled that Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, an ex‑officio board member of the Kennedy Center, must be provided with renovation details and allowed to speak at the upcoming board meeting on Donald Trump’s proposed closure and overhaul. The order...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Highlights How It's No Longer Possible to Whiff Cancel Into Link Attacks with New Changes to...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls announced ten major gameplay changes after two closed‑beta rounds. The most notable adjustment removes the ability to whiff‑cancel into Link Attacks, specifically preventing a Light Link Attack from triggering after a missed Standing L. The change aims...
Feds Move to Dismiss Charges Against Army Veteran Who Burned American Flag Near White House
The Justice Department filed a motion to dismiss the misdemeanor charges against Army veteran Jay Carey, who set fire to an American flag in Lafayette Park as a protest against President Trump’s executive order targeting flag‑burning. Carey, a former soldier...
UN Chief Says ‘Diplomatic Avenues Are Available’ to End War in Lebanon
U.N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres told reporters in Beirut that diplomatic channels remain open to end the war between Israel and Iran‑backed Hezbollah. He condemned attacks on UN peacekeepers, noting three Ghanaian soldiers were wounded, and emphasized that there is no...
Pittsburg State University Just Got a MASSIVE Gift: An Electric Semi Truck
Pittsburgh State University's Crossland College of Technology received a Peterbilt Model 579EV Class 8 electric semi‑truck from local dealer The Larson Group. The 82,000‑lb GVWR truck delivers 605 hp, a 90‑100‑mile loaded range and advanced driver‑assist features such as a 13‑inch SmartDisplay and...