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Crypto

Digital assets move into core finance, survey finds

A survey of more than 1,000 global finance leaders found 72% believe companies must offer digital asset solutions to stay competitive. The poll included banks, asset managers, fintechs and corporates and covered adoption, stablecoins, tokenization and custody priorities. Stablecoins were the most prominent use case, with 74% of respondents

Tech

Switch 2 handheld boost mode improves visuals but cuts battery

Nintendo rolled out Handheld Boost Mode earlier this week. The feature runs Switch 1 games as if they were docked even while the console is in handheld mode, and the visual improvements are immediately noticeable — but it comes at a steep battery cost. One owner tested the difference using the

Culture

Paul Greengrass to Direct New Action Thriller 'Test Drive'

Paul Greengrass, who helped reshape the modern action thriller with 2004's The Bourne Supremacy and its use of the notorious shaky cam, is in negotiations to direct a new project titled Test Drive for 20th Century. After helming last year's Oscar-nominated survival drama The Lost Bus,

Culture

Six Fantasy TV Shows That Rewrote the Genre

Streaming and on-demand viewing have helped fantasy television become a major genre, with networks and platforms commissioning exclusive, often book-based series to stand out. The form has evolved over decades, and a handful of shows pushed the boundaries of what fantasy on TV could be. Once Upon a Time gathered

Sports

Allegri: Let's put what happened behind us; Gimenez will be called up

Massimiliano Allegri previewed Milan’s match with Torino at a press conference held at Milanello, calling the game crucial to revive the Rossoneri’s hopes of climbing the table. He praised Luka Modric, saying the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has brought technical quality and strong professional leadership, especially for

Culture

Taylor Frankie Paul says video ‘conveniently omits context’

Taylor Frankie Paul pushed back after a video surfaced showing her attacking ex Dakota Mortensen in front of her child. A spokesperson for the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star said the 2023 recording “conveniently omits context,” calling its release part of Mortensen’s “never-ending, desperate, attention-seeking, destructive campaign to

Culture

How to win at arm wrestling in Crimson Desert

You first try arm wrestling during the Chapter 1 main quest when you arrive in Hernand. The Where Rumors Gather objective sends you into a tavern to track down information about your scattered Greymane comrades, and that leads to an arm-wrestling minigame. Once the countdown ends, tap E (or the

Politics

Madagascar military ruler orders ministers to pass lie detector tests

Madagascar’s military president, Michael Randrianirina, has said new ministers must pass lie detector tests to root out corrupt candidates after he dismissed the prime minister and cabinet without explanation earlier this month. He came to power in a coup in October following weeks of youth-led protests under the banner

Culture

When Project Hail Mary Will Stream on Prime Video

Project Hail Mary hit theaters today and has drawn strong early reviews, currently sitting at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes with some calling it the highest-rated Ryan Gosling movie yet. The film follows Ryland Grace, a schoolteacher who wakes up alone on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory and must solve

Culture

What to eat in Thailand: top chefs share their must-try dishes

Alongside golden beaches and iconic cultural sights, Thailand is home to restaurants serving foods you won’t find anywhere else. Choosing what to order can be hard; familiar options such as pad thai, tom yum or green curry are safe, but the executive chefs and chefs de cuisine at Hilton

Culture

Test Your Knowledge With the Collider Movie Quiz — March 20, 2026

Published Mar 20, 2026, 6:59 AM EDT. Sometimes actors quit; other times they're fired. On the first day of spring, the quiz recalls famous roles that got a fresh start through recasting. The weekday quiz runs Monday through Friday and uses multiple-choice questions. Sign in to track

Sports

Heskey: Kane “in the discussion” for Ballon d’Or if he wins Champions League

Emile Heskey says Harry Kane is "in the discussion" for the Ballon d'Or but may need a Champions League triumph with Bayern Munich and a standout World Cup for England to clinch the award. Since leaving Tottenham in 2023 as their all-time leading goalscorer, Kane has

Tech

Entrepreneur Scott Galloway's message won't land with everyone

Scott Galloway wants to save the world … sort of. The entrepreneur-turned-professor-turned-media-juggernaut is leading a movement against Big Tech on two fronts: one targets what he sees as the industry's harmful impact on young men, and the other protests President Donald Trump's immigration policies by urging people

Tech

Best streaming and device deals ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale

Spring brings price cuts on some top streaming services and devices. Ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale, which kicks off next week, you can find deals of up to 50% off streaming devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick and up to 79% off streaming services like Paramount+

Culture

How to complete Abyss Without Balance in Crimson Desert

Completing Abyss Without Balance is your first real introduction to the Abyss in Crimson Desert. Before you enter the portal from Hernand Castle, return to the portal room and pick up the Faded Abyss Artifact from the chest—it lets you respec later. The opening section, where you unlock Axiom

Tech

Publisher Accused Of Leaking Subnautica 2 Release Date To Spite Co-Founders

The newly reinstated CEO of Unknown Worlds says publisher Krafton intentionally leaked Subnautica 2’s early access release window of May and may have violated a judge’s order. The allegation centers on an internal memo from Steve Papoutsis, the executive Krafton put in charge of the studio after the

Culture

'Stranger Things: The Complete Series' to Release on Blu-ray and 4K UHD

Arrow, in collaboration with Netflix, has opened pre-orders for Stranger Things: The Complete Series in Special and Deluxe editions on Blu-ray and 4K UHD. The full box set arrives Jul. 27 in the U.K. and Jul. 28 in the U.S. and Canada, and collects all five seasons across

Culture

8 Brilliant Sci-Fi Shows That Fell Just Short of Being Masterpieces

Perfect sci-fi is rare, but shows that come close can be just as rewarding. They may feel dated in places, suffer a few narrative missteps, or be cut short before reaching their potential. Still, series such as the British cult favorite Red Dwarf and the more recent Colony deliver imaginative

Sports

Freund sets new timeframe as Neuer's Bayern future remains uncertain

Sporting director Christoph Freund said at a press conference that the club is "in regular contact with Manu" but does not expect a quick decision on a contract extension. He added they will "see what April and early May bring, how he feels once he’s back

Culture

Adrian Grenier open to ‘Entourage’ revival; says Jeremy Piven is ‘ready to work’

Adrian Grenier said he is game for an “Entourage” revival. The actor, who has lived on a sustainable farm near Austin, Texas, since 2020, teased that he and former co-star Jeremy Piven are “ready to work” on a continuation of their HBO series. The two sparked interest when they posted

Culture

If there's one thing I've learned playing Crimson Desert for 75 hours

Reviewing games can be kinda weird. When I'm playing stuff for personal reasons, there's no deadline, no definitive date to roll credits or reach 100% completion — it's just me and the journey. Sometimes, though, I have to play as part of my job, and

Culture

How to fast travel in Crimson Desert

Fast travel in Crimson Desert isn’t available immediately and takes some effort to unlock. The world contains multiple fast travel points, labeled either Abyss Nexus or Abyss Creset depending on how you activate them, and they aren’t always easy to find or conveniently placed. Use the Blinding Flash

Culture

Richard E Grant’s garden in seven extraordinary items

Richard E Grant’s garden in Richmond replaces spring daffodils and tulips with props and decorations from films he has starred in. After any job he goes to the production department and tries to buy or bribe his way to pieces for the garden. Once a private space for entertaining

Sports

Hamann says Germany can't afford to omit 18-year-old Lennart Karl

Dietmar Hamann has urged Julian Nagelsmann to take Bayern youngster Lennart Karl to the World Cup, saying the 18-year-old already plays like a seasoned pro. Karl has parlayed a handful of senior appearances for Bayern into a place in Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad, earning selection for friendlies against

Culture

ABC cancels Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of 'The Bachelorette'

ABC has canceled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of 'The Bachelorette' after the release of a disturbing 2023 video showing the reality star throwing chairs at her ex, Dakota Mortensen. "In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not