Tech Seven tricks that stopped my scrolling and cut my screen time A few months ago I noticed my iPhone screen time was about 13 hours a day, with my Mac included. Excluding work, that added up to more than 100 days a year spent looking at screens. I set a goal: get daily phone use down to one hour, and quickly
Culture Tom Brady and Yael Cohen Braun leave party together, sparking dating rumors Tom Brady, 48, and Yael Cohen Braun, 39, were seen close at a birthday party for former NFL star Tony Gonzalez at the Los Angeles home of Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos. Witnesses said the pair were 'huddled up at the bar together' before leaving the gathering together,
Culture Cancelled LucasArts Star Wars shooter playable online for the first time When Disney bought and then shuttered LucasArts in 2013, it cancelled two Star Wars projects: action-adventure 1313 and a multiplayer FPS called First Assault, in which players would team up as rebels or stormtroopers and trade laser fire in film-style battles. Footage on YouTube suggests First Assault is now playable
Culture Edinburgh festival to probe America’s creativity and cruelty Nicola Benedetti said this year’s Edinburgh international festival will showcase American art that celebrates the US’s creativity and energy while also exposing its cruelty and hypocrisy. The Grammy-winning violinist, presenting her fourth festival, said Donald Trump’s explosive second term made that quest more important than ever, and
Culture Critical Role tweaks Campaign 4 schedule to let story dictate breaks Earlier this week, Critical Role shared that the cast's long rests would be a little different in Campaign 4. Usually the cast takes the last Thursday of the month off from their main campaign to have a break before returning the week after, and sometimes a sponsored one-shot
Culture Why Jack Ryan Is a Stronger Action Thriller Than Reacher Many action heroes share the name Jack, but when comparing the Prime Video series Jack Ryan and Reacher, several clear differences emerge. Both adapt bestselling novels, yet Jack Ryan is often praised for offering higher-stakes stories and a production that feels closer to a big-budget film. Jack Ryan presents a
Culture 3 Classic Rock Songs the Bands Who Wrote Them Came to Hate Some songs become so popular and overplayed that even their creators develop a love-and-hate relationship with them. A hit can be resented not because of its quality but because it defines an artist’s career or overshadows the work they feel best represents them. Radiohead's debut single '
Sports How to watch Lille vs Aston Villa: live stream, TV and kick-off time Aston Villa travel to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy to face Lille in the Europa League Round of 16 first leg. English-language coverage includes Paramount+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), Stan Sport (Australia), Fubo Canada (Canada), SuperSport (South / Sub-Saharan Africa), beIN Sports Malaysia and beIN Sports MENA (Middle East). The match kicks off
Business Atlassian to cut 1,600 jobs to focus on AI and enterprise growth Atlassian said it will cut about 1,600 jobs, roughly 10% of its global workforce, as the company restructures to focus on AI and enterprise growth. In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the Sydney-headquartered company said the layoffs are part of a broader effort to reposition
Science X-59: first quiet supersonic research aircraft All four of NASA research centers and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works are building the X-59, the first quiet supersonic research aircraft. Stemming from low-boom flight research that had its roots in ASAB for decades, NASA Langley and SACD have been instrumental in developing the shaping tools and design methods used
Culture All About Frost's Parents and the Actors Who Play Them on Chicago Med Chicago Med has been shaken up again as Dr. John Frost (Darren Barnet) faces a surprising reunion with his parents, Celeste (Tamlyn Tomita) and James (David Costabile). Frost arrived in Season 10 with a backstory: a former child actor on a hit sitcom who looks back on that time with
Culture Harrison Ford, 83, admits listening to film soundtracks in the bedroom Harrison Ford said on the March 10 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live that he has listened to some of his film soundtracks when he’s in the bedroom. "Of course I have," he answered when asked. He didn’t specify which franchise he preferred, and told Kimmel he
Business SEC and CFTC agree to coordinate oversight and regulate markets in harmony The US Securities and Exchange Commission and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission have agreed to better coordinate oversight of the financial markets, aiming to end decades of “regulatory turf wars.” The memorandum says it is a “pivotal time” to regulate in harmony as new trading models, digital infrastructure, and
AI Meta buys Moltbook, an AI-agent social platform Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social platform largely populated by AI agents, and will fold Moltbook’s team into its Superintelligence Labs to explore 'new ways for AI agents to work for people and businesses.' Neither side has disclosed the price. Many of Moltbook’s agents were created
Culture Monster Hunter Stories 3 release times for PC and consoles Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches at different times depending on platform. Capcom is staggering the rollout: the PC version uses a single worldwide time, while console editions unlock when the clock hits midnight in each local time zone. The PC version goes live at 12 a.m. EDT,
Culture Stephen King Adaptation The Long Walk Finds Streaming Success The Long Walk, a 2025 Stephen King adaptation directed by Francis Lawrence, has quietly found streaming traction after grossing $62 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. The film stars Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson and runs 108 minutes; it was released on September 12, 2025. Critics awarded the film
Sports How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland: live stream and kick-off time Nottingham Forest host FK Midtjylland in the Europa League Round of 16 first leg. English-language live streams are available in the USA on Paramount+, in the UK on TNT Sports, in Australia on Stan Sport, in Canada on Fubo Canada, in South/Sub-Saharan Africa on SuperSport and in the Middle
Culture Katherine Heigl defends Mar-a-Lago appearance: ‘Animals don’t vote’ Katherine Heigl pushed back after criticism over her appearance Sunday at the Wine, Women & Shoes Benefiting Big Dog Ranch Rescue fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago. The event, co-chaired by Lara Trump, was her first red carpet in two years; inside she posed for photos with Jeanine Pirro, Cesar Millan and others.
Culture How well do you know Baldur's Gate 3's Act 2? Put your knowledge of Baldur's Gate 3's second act to the test with a 20-question quiz you have 20 minutes to complete. Last year’s quiz on the sprawling first act saw many readers score highly; this time the challenge moves into the Shadow-Cursed Lands. Act
Politics China’s parliament to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law China’s National People’s Congress will vote on Thursday on a suite of laws agreed at this year’s two sessions, including legislation that will diminish the role of minority ethnic languages in the education system. Delegates are expected to approve an ethnic unity law, a new environmental code
Tech Xbox Project Helix won't be in developers' hands until 2027 Microsoft said at the GDC Festival of Gaming that alpha development kits for Project Helix will be delivered to developers in 2027, a schedule that casts doubt on the company's reported ability to ship the next Xbox in late 2027. Jason Ronald, vice president of next generation at
Politics Oscars security upgraded after FBI warning of possible drone threat One of Hollywood's most anticipated events is set to kick off this Sunday, with some of the biggest names in the industry due to attend the 98th Academy Awards. The FBI recently released a report that said Iran allegedly planned to target the event with "unmanned aerial
Culture Keanu Reeves’ $447 Million John Wick: Chapter 4 Surges on Streaming John Wick: Chapter 4 remains the series' biggest hit, earning $447 million worldwide against a reported $100 million budget after its 2023 release. The action franchise has now generated more than $1 billion at the global box office. On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds a "Certified Fresh"
Sports How to watch Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca: Live stream, TV & kick-off Crystal Palace host AEK Larnaca in the Conference League Round of 16 first leg, having lost 1-0 to the Cypriot side at Selhurst Park five months ago. The match kicks off on 12 Mar at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT. Broadcasters showing the game in English include Paramount+
Health Brianna LaPaglia warns Ozempic users: 'You're all gonna die' Brianna LaPaglia shared an uncut opinion in a Tuesday TikTok video, opening with "No tea, no shade, no hate, just some field research." She said, "Every single bitch I know is on Ozempic," and issued a blunt warning: "You’re gonna die. You’re all
