Culture

Sony Santa Monica allegedly developing new God of War universe franchise

PlayStation subsidiary Sony Santa Monica appears to be developing a new franchise set within the God of War universe, but distinct from the main series, a former developer's profile suggests. Screenshots of a LinkedIn profile for a former senior writer — which now appears inactive — claim the writer spent

Business

Bitcoin, U.S. futures give up early gains as Iran conflict intensifies

Bitcoin slipped back below $66,000 after touching a high near $67,000 in early Asian trading, while S&P 500 e‑mini futures reversed an early advance and fell to 6,790, down 1.4% from a session peak of 6,857. Oil prices continued to trade higher,

Sports

How to watch Real Madrid vs Getafe: live stream, TV channel, kick-off time

English-language live streams for Real Madrid vs Getafe are available across several broadcasters: Fubo in the USA, Premier Sports in the UK, beIN Sports in Australia and Malaysia, TSN+ in Canada, FanCode in India, SuperSport in South / Sub-Saharan Africa and beIN Sports MENA in the Middle East. The match kicks

Culture

I've visited Disney World in every season — winter is my favorite

With more than 20 trips to Walt Disney World, I've been there in every season and most months — a June work trip, a November family trip for our Disney wedding, a 5th birthday visit in May, and a runDisney ChEAR squad weekend in February. This year was my

Crypto

South Korea Orders Review After Tax Office Seed Phrase Leak

Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol has ordered a cross-agency review of how the government and public institutions handle seized digital assets after the National Tax Service accidentally exposed a wallet seed phrase in a press release photo. The NTS published an image of a hardware wallet showing the full mnemonic

Crypto

Bitcoin Price Prediction: What To Expect From BTC In March 2026

Bitcoin enters March bruised after close to 15% losses in February and five consecutive red months since October 2025. The seasonal backdrop offers little comfort — the median March return is −1.31% — and the 30-day rolling correlation with the S&P 500 sits at 0.55, up from about

Culture

Actor Awards 2026: Complete Winners List

Live from the Shrine Auditorium on March 1, the 32nd Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA celebrated the best performances of 2025 in film and television. Kristen Bell returned as host for a third time. Harrison Ford received SAG-AFTRA's Lifetime Achievement Award, and presenters included Sterling K. Brown, Lisa

Business

First home buyers drive 'up-crash' at cheaper end of market

Desperate first home buyers are driving a fierce contest for the cheaper end of the market, pushing a so-called 'up-crash' in prices even as interest rates rise. Lauren Jones, a buyer’s agent, said inner-city one-bedroom units in Brisbane have been rising close to $20,000 each week,

Culture

Dax Shepard misses SAG Awards for colonoscopy, praises wife Kristen Bell

Dax Shepard said he missed the 2026 SAG Actor Awards because he was scheduled for a colonoscopy, posting an Instagram Story earlier Sunday that included a screenshot of a text exchange and the hashtag “#colonoscopyprep.” He was not seen on the red carpet or during his wife Kristen Bell’s

Crypto

Gold's Safe-Haven Rally Spills Into Crypto Markets

Physical gold prices climbed to a one-month high as safe-haven demand surged following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. On March 2 gold rose 2%, peaking at $5,394 per ounce before settling at $5,363.7, and has gained roughly 65% so far in 2025. The move into bullion

Culture

10 Controversial Movies That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Controversy has trailed many memorable films, sometimes threatening to sink them. Yet a number of these titles not only survived the uproar but are now celebrated for their craft. This roundup highlights 10 films whose reputations have only improved with time. When Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond in

Sports

Arteta quizzed over 'black eye' in post-match press conference

Mikel Arteta found himself at the centre of a bizarre press conference after Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea when a journalist mistook a shadow on his face for a bruise. Rather than tactical analysis, the conversation turned to his physical welfare. The reporter said, "Sorry, it might

World

US Central Command outlines combat systems used in first day of Iran strikes

US Central Command released a breakdown of the forces used in the first 24 hours of strikes on Iran during Operation Epic Fury. The opening day included B-2 Spirit bombers armed with 2,000-pound bombs, destroyer-launched Tomahawks, and American-made drones modeled after Iranian Shaheds — described as "American-made retribution"

Crypto

BackStrategy raises STRC dividend to 11.50% as Bitcoin drawdown continues

BackStrategy, formerly MicroStrategy, raised its STRC preferred stock dividend by 25 basis points for March 2026, citing continued pressure from Bitcoin’s drawdown. The STRC dividend rate is set monthly to keep shares trading near their $100 par value and limit price volatility. Bitcoin’s decline has weighed on both

Culture

My search for the perfect brown bar in Amsterdam

Bruine kroegen, or brown bars, are often nondescript from the outside but cosy and homely inside, with plain dark-wood furniture, candles, aged knick-knacks and faded pictures. Dim lighting from antique-style lamps and tobacco-stained walls—topped up with dark brown paint since the 2008 smoking ban—give them a lived-in feel.

Business

US-Israel strikes on Iran disrupt global shipping, air cargo

US and Israeli military strikes on Iran have disrupted global supply chains, affecting one of the world’s most critical trade corridors. Major shipping lines are rerouting vessels, suspending services, and adding war-risk fees, while closed Middle East airspace has crippled freight capacity and fractured flight networks. Peter Sand of

Tech

MWC 2026 highlights: Honor's thin foldable, Lenovo concepts and Leica phone

Mobile World Congress runs March 2–5 in Barcelona, arriving hot on the heels of Samsung and Google flagship reveals. Xiaomi and Honor dominated keynote attention over the weekend, while larger players appear focused more on ecosystem integration than fresh hardware. Attendees will be watching for an unexpected "showstopper&

Culture

Every New TV Show Coming to Apple TV in March 2026

Apple TV+ has built a niche by carefully curating projects, with hits like Severance, Pluribus, Slow Horses and Pachinko earning critical attention. March 2026 offers a small slate of just three new shows — one returning series and two premieres — but the lineup still includes an international thriller, a prestige limited

Crypto

Hayes: Fed could ease policy to finance Iran conflict, boosting crypto

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said the US Federal Reserve could ease its hawkish monetary policy to help finance the country's conflict with Iran, a move he expects would boost crypto markets. In a blog post he argued every US president since 1985 has launched military action in the

Sports

Mbappe fitness uncertain for Man City Champions League tie

Real Madrid are sweating on the fitness of Kylian Mbappe as they prepare for a season-defining Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu. The French forward has been managing a knee problem, and the club have been cautious about setting a return date while monitoring his daily

Culture

Tearful Harrison Ford accepts SAG Life Achievement Award

Harrison Ford teared up while accepting the Life Achievement Award at the 2026 SAG Actor Awards, thanking his wife, Calista Flockhart, and crediting other A-listers for their support over the years. Woody Harrelson presented the prestigious honor to Ford, 83, in front of the star-studded crowd at the Shrine Auditorium

Crypto

Five U.S. economic reports that could move Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin is trading around $66,000, down modestly amid fragile sentiment, thin liquidity and a geopolitical overhang. After the weakest start to a year on record, traders are watching a heavy slate of U.S. data that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and steer crypto market direction.

Culture

‘Industry’ creators say they know the ending, have a Season 5 idea

Across Season 4, Harper Stern and Yasmin Kara-Hanani pushed the limits of friendship and ambition while Whitney Halberstram’s fraud closed in and Yasmin and her husband Sir Henry Muck fought to claw their way out of looming consequences. In an interview, creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay reflected on

Sports

Arsenal on track to celebrate earliest St Totteringham's Day

Arsenal are on the verge of making north London history this weekend as they chase the earliest St Totteringham's Day on record. The day marks when it becomes mathematically impossible for Tottenham to finish above Arsenal in the Premier League. If Tottenham fail to win at Fulham on

Politics

Angus Taylor calls Australian children in Syrian camp 'Isis sympathisers'

Angus Taylor suggested the Australian children remaining in a Syrian detention camp are 'Isis sympathisers' as the Liberal party stepped up criticism of families of dead or jailed Islamic State fighters. He challenged a reporter at a press conference, telling them: 'Either you’re an activist or