Paul Brainerd Dies at 78; Pioneered Desktop Publishing With PageMaker
Paul Brainerd, founder of Aldus Corporation and creator of PageMaker, died at 78 after living with Parkinson’s disease and invoking Washington’s Death With Dignity Act. PageMaker, released in 1985, introduced the concept of desktop publishing, allowing users to design layouts on a virtual pasteboard instead of manual cut‑and‑paste methods. The software democratized print production for small businesses, schools, and community groups, effectively turning a personal computer into a publishing platform. Brainerd’s innovation is credited with influencing Apple’s early fortunes and reshaping the publishing industry.
Play Nintendo Shares Super Mario Galaxy Scavenger Hunt for Kids (UPDATE)
Play Nintendo, Nintendo’s family‑focused YouTube channel, posted a new video that turns Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 on the Switch 2 into a kid‑friendly scavenger hunt. Hosted by Jordan, the clip guides viewers through whimsical galaxy scenes, encouraging children to spot hidden moments while learning...
Waste-to-Biochar Process Could Reduce Cruise Ships' Costs and Emissions
Evac Group’s HydroTreat system turns onboard wet waste—food scraps and sludge—into sterile biochar, a carbon‑rich solid that can be stored and disposed of without discharge. The technology lets cruise ships avoid costly port fees and route changes imposed by tightening...
Trump’s Economic Shocks Are Derailing Britain’s Building Plans
US President Donald Trump's recent geopolitical moves—including the Iran conflict and renewed tariffs—are reverberating through the UK economy. Glenigan data shows the value of new construction projects fell by more than a third in the three months to February, with...
Exclusive-Bahrain Cites Patriot Interception in March 9 Iranian Drone Incident
Bahrain announced that its Patriot air‑defence system intercepted an Iranian drone over the Sitra district on March 9, preventing a direct hit on a residential area. The drone strike initially injured 32 civilians, including children, and was previously described by the...
Nathan Fillion Explains Why He’s Not Continuing Firefly’s Story Beyond Serenity
Nathan Fillion announced an animated revival of Joss Whedon's cult series *Firefly*, but clarified it will not continue the story after the 2005 film *Serenity*. The new series is planned as a pre‑Serenity bubble where all original crew members are alive,...
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1 Update: How to Get 13,350+ Stellar Jade for Free
Version 4.1 of Honkai: Star Rail, live from March 25 to April 21 2026, offers free‑to‑play players a structured path to collect over 13,300 Stellar Jade. The guide tallies Jade from regular daily rewards, new content such as redemption codes and a fresh map,...
BSP Expands Online Access to PERA
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has broadened digital access to the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) through its Open Finance for PERA Pilot. Customers of GCash operator G‑Xchange, UnionBank, Philippine National Bank and RCBC can now open PERA...
Open-Ended Debate
Generative AI is rapidly entering core business functions, promising massive economic gains. Analysts estimate it could add almost $7 trillion to global GDP and boost productivity by 1.5 percentage points over ten years. Adoption is soaring, with over one‑third of firms already...
This Stunning Single-Seat Dallara Could Be Yours
Italian race car maker Dallara unveiled the Monoposto Stradale, a street‑legal, single‑seat hypercar. The car packs a 395‑horsepower, 2.3‑liter turbocharged engine paired with a six‑speed dual‑clutch transmission and extreme aerodynamic features. RM Sotheby’s will auction the one‑off vehicle in Monaco...
Drag Race Queen Slams Law Roach For 'Nasty' Judging Style: 'I'm Not A Fan Of His Morals Or His Ethics'
Discord Addams, the latest contestant eliminated from RuPaul's Drag Race, publicly condemned guest judge Law Roach for what she described as a "nasty" and unconstructive judging style. Roach’s blunt remarks, including a personal tirade about his father, sparked a debate...
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Turkey’s Diesel Tax Buffer Evaporates Amid Booming Oil Prices and Refinery Margins
Turkey eliminated the special consumption tax (OTV) on diesel on 20 March, causing the tax buffer to disappear as oil prices and refinery margins surge. The government’s “echelle mobile” mechanism now deducts 75 % of required price hikes from OTV, leaving the...
Highly Rated Books About Electronic Warfare Available on Amazon
Amazon’s most highly rated electronic warfare (EW) books remain rooted in radar and spectrum fundamentals, despite the field’s growing cyber overlap. The titles cluster into three categories—primer courses, engineering/system‑level texts, and historical analyses—forming a logical reading sequence rather than a...
MizarVision Company Profile
MizarVision, a Hangzhou‑based AI geospatial intelligence firm founded in 2021, leverages proprietary AI to process Western commercial satellite imagery despite not owning satellites. In early 2026 the company posted high‑resolution images of U.S. military assets ahead of Operation Epic Fury, igniting global...
Iran's President Says Immediate Cessation of US-Israeli Aggression Needed to End War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an immediate cessation of what he termed U.S.-Israeli aggression, arguing it is essential to end the ongoing war and broader regional conflict. He discussed the issue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking guarantees against...
Is Occidental Petroleum (OXY) The Best Energy Stock to Buy Now?
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has risen to #7 on a Warren Buffett‑style stock list, buoyed by Berkshire Hathaway’s roughly 29% stake and a $9.7 billion chemicals acquisition. The company is pivoting from a conventional oil producer to a carbon‑removal leader, with its...
Vermont Utility Makes It Easier than Ever to Add a Home Backup Battery
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power (GMP) has expanded its virtual power plant offering by adding Enphase’s fourth‑generation IQ Battery to its Energy Storage Solutions Program. Customers can lease the battery for $55 a month or purchase it for $5,500, joining...
Artemis 2 Returns to the Pad for April Launch Attempt
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission rolled back to Launch Complex 39B on March 20 and is now positioned for a launch window opening April 1. The rollout followed a February‑March fix of a helium‑line seal that caused upper‑stage blockage and hydrogen leaks during earlier wet‑dress...
Hilton Aspire $200 Flight Credit: What It Does and Doesn’t Cover and How to Maximize It for Full Value
The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire card includes a $200 annual flight credit, distributed as $50 each quarter. The credit applies to direct airline purchases via Amex Travel, with no enrollment required, but excludes charter flights, packages, and third‑party agency...
Flashie: "We Never Got the Chance to Focus on What We Should Be Focusing on; We're Finally on the Right...
Team Liquid edged out Ninjas in Pyjamas 2‑1 at BLAST Open Rotterdam, keeping their Major hopes alive. The victory followed the recent addition of Guatemalan rifler Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa, whose strong Mirage play helped reverse a rough start on Nuke....
Diablo 4's "Truest Test of Strength" Is Being Nerfed "Significantly" So People Can Actually Beat It
Blizzard announced that Diablo 4 patch 2.6.1 will dramatically lower the difficulty of Bloodsoaked Sigils, the game’s toughest end‑game challenge. The nerf follows widespread player complaints that the sigils were virtually unbeatable, halting character progression for many. Alongside the difficulty adjustment, the...
This Nuclear Energy Stock Is Rising as Oil Tops $119 Per Barrel
Oil prices have surged to $119 per barrel amid Middle‑East tensions, prompting investors to reassess energy exposure. Nuclear‑focused Cameco (CCJ) is gaining attention after signing a $2.6 billion uranium supply deal with India and leveraging its 49 % stake in Westinghouse. The...
Final Fantasy Type-0 Should Have Been the Future of Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Type‑0, a 2011 spin‑off set in the Fabula Nova Crystallis universe, combined a school‑life narrative with military‑styled combat and an ensemble cast, offering a fresh direction for the franchise. Its class‑based combat system and nuanced spell upgrades delivered strategic...
Physicists Created an Electron 'Catapult' That Moves Particles at 'Extraordinary' Speed
Physicists at the University of Cambridge have observed ultrafast electron transfer in an organic solar cell that occurs in just 18 femtoseconds, driven by a single molecular vibration acting like a catapult. Using a dual‑laser pump‑probe technique, they showed that...
Marvel Heroes Lives Again: MHServerEmu Hits Version 1.0.0
Community‑built server emulator MHServerEmu has officially launched version 1.0.0, fully replicating Marvel Heroes’ final 2017 build. The release resets player data, disables auto‑unlock by default, and resolves a critical data‑loss bug that could erase progress. New admin tools let operators...
Digital Nomads: Samuel Odeloye Left Lagos. He Never Stopped Building for It.
Samuel Odeloye, the founder of Lagos‑centric chatbot Lara.ng, left Nigeria for the United States but kept the platform’s eight‑year transit data alive. After Lara.ng stalled, he repurposed its routing intelligence into Motions Space Technologies, a last‑mile delivery startup. Motions blends...
Marathon Completely Changed My Mind About Extraction Shooters
Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon overturns genre stereotypes by rewarding ruthless play and deep narrative hooks. The game replaces loot‑centric progression with contract‑driven incentives that push players to betray one another for credits and gear. Its darkly comedic satire of...
Chair Powell Has ‘No Intention’ of Leaving Fed Until DOJ Probe Ends
Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay in the role pro tem until the Department of Justice investigation into his comments concludes, extending his leadership beyond the May term expiry. Mortgage rates climbed above 6.5%, threatening the pent‑up demand...
IBA Launches myQAMatriXXAiR to Advance Patient‑Specific QA in Particle Therapy
IBA announced the launch of myQA MatriXX AiR, the first wireless 2‑D ionization chamber array designed for patient‑specific quality assurance in particle therapy. The system features 1,521 high‑resolution chambers that deliver a full dose distribution readout within seconds for both proton and...
Guide: Based On Previous Years, Here's When The Xbox Spring Sale 2026 Should Begin
The Xbox Spring Sale 2026 is expected to launch in early April, likely on a Friday such as April 3, 10, or 17, following the pattern of previous years. Historical data shows the sale typically runs for two weeks, offering over...
Iran's the One Without an Endgame
Iran projects a victorious narrative while its regime crumbles under economic strain and diplomatic pressure. The government continues to issue maximalist demands in negotiations, despite lacking a realistic path to achieve them. This disconnect highlights Iran’s strategic paralysis and its...
Turkish Firm Develops New-Gen Kamikaze Drone Boat
Turkey’s state‑owned defense firm MKE unveiled the PİRANA kamikaze unmanned surface vessel, a low‑cost, high‑speed USV designed for naval strike missions. The craft can travel over 40 knots, carry a 100‑kilogram warhead and operate up to 200 nautical miles, either solo or...
Is Museveni’s $1.5bn ‘Mega Airport’ Project a Real Deal?
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced a $1.5 billion privately financed mega‑airport in Mbarara, aimed at becoming a transit hub between Asia and Latin America. The project, led by Base Seven and backed by Chinese construction firms and the UK‑registered Blackrock Uwekeza, plans a 21 sq km...
Microsoft Azure Monitor Alerts Abused for Callback Phishing Attacks
Microsoft Azure Monitor alerts are being exploited to send phishing emails that appear to originate from the legitimate azure‑noreply@microsoft.com address. Attackers create custom alert rules with malicious descriptions, causing the platform to email victims billing‑style warnings and a callback phone...
Aeon Tests Low-Cost Alternative to Javelin Missile
Aeon successfully test‑fired its Zeus shoulder‑launched missile in East Texas, positioning it as a low‑cost, modular alternative to the U.S. FGM‑148 Javelin. The company claims the system delivers over 90% cost savings while weighing just 20 lb and measuring 30 inches. Zeus...
New Laser Weapon Turns Infantry Into Drone Killers
Defense firm NUBURU’s Lyocon unit has demonstrated a proof‑of‑concept laser weapon that mounts on a standard Picatinny‑rail rifle, turning individual soldiers into anti‑drone operators. The solid‑state system delivers 1‑10 watts across green, blue and infrared bands, enabling it to dazzle or...
HBO Max: The 26 Absolute Best Movies to Watch
HBO Max’s latest editorial highlights the 26 must‑watch films spanning drama, musical, action, thriller, comedy, superhero, and documentary categories, including new March releases like *Fackham Hall* and *From the World of John Wick: Ballerina*. The list showcases Oscar‑winning titles such...
Steven Knight Weighs in on the Shocking True Story That Inspired Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Steven Knight explains that his Netflix film *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* pivots from the series' well‑known political figures to the obscure World War II Operation Bernhard, the Nazi scheme to forge British banknotes. He highlights the film’s grounding in real...
How Fusion Power Works and the Startups Pursuing It
Fusion startups have collectively secured more than $10 billion, with over a dozen raising over $100 million each, accelerating the race to commercial reactors. Companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems aim to light their SPARC demo by late 2026 and begin building a...
Monsters & Memories Co-Founder Departs With Early Access Around the Corner
Monsters & Memories co‑founder and design lead Nick has exited Niche Worlds Cult, the studio developing the old‑school indie MMO. The departure was disclosed on March 20 via a Discord post by co‑founder Shawn, with no details on the reasons....
Ford Made This Bubble-Door Bronco Concept in 1980
In 1980 Ford unveiled the Bronco Montana Lobo, a concept that married the first‑generation Bronco chassis with futuristic styling cues such as plexiglass bubble doors, T‑tops and a hemp‑lined pickup bed. Developed with Italian design house Ghia, the Lobo showcased...
Hedge Fund Sees 31% Gain From Oil-Stock Bet Before Prices Surged
Old West Investment Management dramatically increased its exposure to energy equities when crude oil hovered around $60 a barrel in early 2026. The firm’s flagship hedge fund posted a 31% year‑to‑date gain by the end of February, well before the...
California Settles with School District Involved in 2023 Business Insider Investigation over Its Handling of Sexual Misconduct Complaints
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with the El Monte Union High School District to address years of mishandled sexual harassment, assault and abuse complaints. The agreement imposes a four‑year corrective plan, a DOJ‑approved compliance coordinator, and a centralized...
In an Era of Closed Skies, Airlines Look to Fly Farther Than Ever
Airlines are deploying Boeing’s 777X ultra‑long‑haul jets as geopolitical tensions make traditional great‑circle routes unreliable. The aircraft’s 18‑hour range enables nonstop links such as Singapore‑New York and opens new possibilities between Australia‑Europe and Southeast Asia‑North America. Closed Russian airspace and volatile Middle‑East corridors...
Lobby Wants Court to Entrench Women’s Inheritance Rights
The Pan African Lawyers Union (Palu) has petitioned the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights for an advisory opinion to cement women’s inheritance rights across the continent. The lobby argues that customary, religious and some statutory laws in 18...
Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Review
Logitech’s G325 Lightspeed Wireless headset retails for $79.99, positioning it as a budget‑friendly option for gamers seeking wireless freedom. It combines 32 mm dynamic drivers, 24‑bit audio, and up to 24 hours of battery life on a lightweight plastic frame. The headset...
Honkai Star Rail Silver Wolf LV.999 Release Date Speculation, Voice Actors, and Lore
Hon kai Star Rail is poised to add Silver Wolf LV.999, a five‑star Imaginary‑element character on the Elation path, in the first half of version 4.2. The new form builds on the original Stellaron Hunter, featuring upgraded lore tied to the Planarcadia...
Israel Strikes Hezbollah’s Civilian as Well as Military Wings in an Attempt to Crush the Group
Israel intensified its campaign against Hezbollah by striking civilian-linked facilities, including a health centre in Burj Qalaouiyah that killed 12 medical workers. The March 13 attack is among the deadliest since the war began on March 2 and adds to 24 Hezbollah‑affiliated...
The UK Is Being “Dragged Into” Iran War Says Badenoch
Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch warned that the United Kingdom is being "dragged into" a potential Iran‑US war after Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the joint UK‑US base on Diego Garcia. The attack, which saw one missile fail to launch...
Congress Looks for Trump's Exit Plan as the Iran War Drags On
President Trump launched a war against Iran without congressional authorization, and three weeks later the conflict has already claimed 13 U.S. service members and injured over 230. The Pentagon is seeking an additional $200 billion in funding while lawmakers debate the...