Culture

Starfleet Academy's '300th Night' Revisits Voyager's 'Omega Directive'

Starfleet Academy continues to weave in Voyager threads. The presence of Robert Picardo's Doctor felt like an ongoing reference, and Episode 8, "The Life of Stars," paid off two of his 1990s arcs by echoing "Real Life" and "Blink of an Eye."

Culture

Dark Matter Returns to Apple TV's Charts Ahead of Season 2

Apple TV's sci-fi catalog has seen renewed interest in Dark Matter, which has moved into the service’s Top 10 charts across multiple territories as anticipation builds for a second season. The eight-episode series debuted in 2024 as an adaptation of Blake Crouch’s novel and starred Joel

Culture

Denim dilemmas: what to wear with flared jeans

The flared jean, a 70s staple, never seems to fall out of style. Take your cue from Margot Robbie: team flares with a structured jacket and smart accessories. That combination blends retro shape with contemporary polish, keeping the look current while nodding to its vintage roots. flared jeans, flares, margot

Sports

Gareth Bale says Zidane 'didn't do much' as Real Madrid manager

Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Bale said Zinedine Zidane "didn't do too much" and that the side relied heavily on its individual quality. "You knew if you played Barca or Bayern you would do a bit of tactics, with the rest it was

Culture

Britney Spears found with unknown substance in car before DUI arrest

An unknown substance was found inside Britney Spears’ BMW shortly before she was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence. The item has been sent to a lab for testing. California Highway Patrol officers in Ventura County handcuffed Spears around 9:28 p.m.; she was booked

Culture

Best weapons in Marathon

Marathon is an extraction shooter, so you won't be able to pick up every gun you find and can lose them in an instant. You'll want to prioritise collecting and using the best weapons to better defend yourself while picking Tau Ceti clean. There are a

Tech

Disney+ and Hulu ad-supported bundle $4.99 for three months

Disney+ and Hulu’s ad-supported plans can be bundled for $4.99 a month for the first three months, down from the regular $12.99 monthly price. The offer is available through March 24. The discount applies only to the ad-supported versions and will auto-renew at $12.99 per month

Culture

Pokémon: The First Movie taught me to embrace my inner geek

It was the spring of 2000 and, for a soon-to-be 13-year-old in a small southern Italian city, Pokémon: The First Movie felt like a big moment. The PlayStation 2 had been out for just a month, the movie promised Mewtwo on screen and an exclusive Ancient Mew card for attendees,

Sports

TV tonight: prepare for a very exciting Winter Paralympics!

The high drama of snowy sports continues as the Winter Paralympics begin at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with an opening ceremony at the Arena di Verona. GB curler Jo Butterfield aims to become the first British athlete to win at both the summer and winter Games. Presenting the coverage

Culture

Project Hail Mary director clarifies 'no green screen' comment

Christopher Miller prompted confusion when he said the film used "no green screen in the movie whatsoever. Not a single green or blue screen was used," adding that the whole ship interior was built and that a large section of the exterior was constructed. The comment came during

Culture

Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 12: All's Hair Recap

"All's Hair," Episode 12 of Elsbeth's third season, centers on the murder of a celebrity wigmaker after a delayed shipment of rare Molten-Gold hair. Five expert wig makers wait on the shipment, and Felix West, nicknamed "The Rug Doctor," becomes desperate enough

Sports

Mason Greenwood isolates himself from Marseille teammates during shootout

Mason Greenwood has become the focus of a social media storm after Marseille's exit from the Coupe de France. He opened the scoring with a penalty two minutes into the match, and the game finished 2-2 before going to a shootout; he stepped up first and converted his

Culture

Zendaya seen wearing gold band amid marriage speculation

A24 released a photo shoot for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s film The Drama in which Zendaya appeared to be wearing a simple gold band beneath her engagement ring, prompting renewed speculation that she and Tom Holland are already married. Her longtime stylist Law Roach said at the 2026 SAG

Culture

Where to find rods for Cutthroat Competition in Marathon

Cutthroat Competition is Traxus' first priority contract in Marathon after signing up with them in Introducing: Traxus. The task sounds simple—grab two rod salvage items from a specific location—but the area is a hot zone for PvP and PvE, making it difficult to find a moment to

Science

Ailing "Megaberg" Sparks Surge of Microscopic Life

Iceberg A-23A, a long-traveling "megaberg," broke apart as it moved into warmer waters, shedding chunks of ice and cold meltwater. Satellite images show the debris field and plumes of meltwater drifting around the remaining fragments, and surface observations indicate an extensive phytoplankton bloom trailing the berg. Phytoplankton form

Culture

10 Marathon tips to help you conquer Tau Ceti IV

If Marathon on Tau Ceti IV feels sharp to learn, a few simple habits will help. Heat replaces stamina and governs running, jumping, and sliding; crouch or get in water to cool down quickly when you start to overheat. Ammo and healing items are rarer than in similar games, but

Culture

Abbott Elementary Renewed for Season 6 by ABC

ABC has renewed Abbott Elementary for a sixth season, which will air in the 2026–2027 season and push the series past the 100-episode mark. The renewal arrives midway through Season 5 and is the network's first scripted renewal of the year. The show continues to perform strongly

Crypto

Altcoin season 'game is over', says Matt Hougan

Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan says the euphoric altcoin seasons — when almost every cryptocurrency rises across the market — are probably not coming back. "I think that game is over. I think we'll see a non-traditional altcoin season," he said in an interview on Wednesday. Hougan expects

Culture

The Pitt: Javadi's Breakdown Reveals the Toll on Med Students

As Season 2 moves toward its end, the Fourth of July shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center grows more strained: a necessary network shutdown forces the ED to work in analog, and some cases begin to slip through the cracks. Victoria Javadi learns that lesson the hard way when a

Sports

Nottingham Forest tell Edu Gaspar to stay away as exit nears

The ambitious project involving former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar at Nottingham Forest appears to be reaching a bitter conclusion. The Brazilian has been instructed to remain away from both the City Ground and the club’s training facilities as his departure from the Premier League side draws closer after

World

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will send specialists to help US counter Shahed drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States asked for Ukraine's help protecting against Iranian Shahed drones in the Middle East. In a Thursday post on X he said he had instructed officials to provide the necessary means and to ensure the presence of Ukrainian specialists who can

Culture

Longmire: A Six-Season Neo-Western Offering an Alternative to Taylor Sheridan

Longmire is a six-season neo-Western crime drama adapted from the Walt Longmire Mysteries by Craig Johnson. The series began as A&E’s flagship show, was later picked up by Netflix for seasons four through six, and is now available to stream in the U.S. on Paramount+; it

Culture

10 Near-Perfect Noir Movies That No One Remembers Today

Critics and historians still debate whether film noir is a genre, a style, or a movement, but its most compelling entries—stories of morally grey characters caught in crime and despair—remain striking. Over time, even outstanding noir films can slip from view; this selection highlights several near-perfect titles that

Sports

Chelsea submit £43m offer for Vitor Roque

Chelsea have lodged an opening bid of about £43 million to sign Vitor Roque, the Brazilian forward who struggled during a brief spell at Barcelona before finding form again with Palmeiras. Mundo Deportivo names the player nicknamed "Tigrinho" as a primary target for the Blues ahead of the

Tech

Microsoft keeps Anthropic products after lawyers review Pentagon designation

Microsoft said its lawyers studied the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation and concluded Anthropic products, including Claude, can remain available to customers, with the exception of the Department of War. Claude will still be accessible through platforms such as M365, GitHub, and Microsoft's AI Foundry, and