Culture

Why Guy Ritchie and Henry Cavill’s WWII Film Found Its Home on Streaming

Guy Ritchie and Henry Cavill can take some consolation from the post-release life of their most recent collaboration. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare underperformed in theaters, failing to recoup its reported budget and not launching a franchise in the way some of Ritchie's earlier films have. The World

Business

Walmart's early deals counter Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs March 25–31, 2026, but Walmart has already cut prices across electronics, furniture and other categories, offering early spring discounts that compete with the upcoming event. Highlights include a Roku Streaming Stick for $15 (25% off), Beats Studio Buds Plus for $100 (33%

Sports

MLB rule changes for the 2026 season explained

Major League Baseball will introduce several rule changes for the 2026 season, led by the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System that brings computer review to pitch calls while preserving the home-plate umpire’s primary role. Adapted from the minor leagues where it has been tested since 2022, ABS gives each

Culture

Eric Dane's family 'saddened' by Oscars In Memoriam omission

Eric Dane’s family said they were "saddened" that he was excluded from the "In Memoriam" tribute at the 2026 Oscars. A source close to his ex-wife Rebecca Gayheart told TMZ that while they were down, they did understand "it was a year of profound

Tech

Epic Games lead producer calls criticism of DLSS 5 'absolutely insane'

Nvidia's DLSS 5 reveal has pulled in strong reactions. Jean Pierre Kellams, lead producer at Epic Games, said those who claim it 'doesn’t look better/is detracting from art direction' are 'absolutely insane' and called the lighting and shading improvements 'bonkers.'

Culture

Maimuna Memon on the quiet after winning an Olivier

This time last year Maimuna Memon was on a career high after winning an Olivier for her performance in the musical Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, based on a section of War and Peace. Then it went quiet. “I didn’t expect to skyrocket but I did

Culture

Dune: Part Three trailer appears to reverse Villeneuve's change

The first trailer for Dune: Part Three has finally arrived, promising an "epic conclusion" to Denis Villeneuve's science fiction trilogy. The very first shot, however, raises questions: Paul Atreides and Chani sit together, peacefully discussing what to name their child — a surprising image after Dune: Part

Tech

Fortnite Season 2 (Chapter 7) starts March 19, 2026

Fortnite Season 2 in Chapter 7 — Showdown — launches on March 19, 2026. The current Battle Pass ends on March 18, so the midweek switchover will likely take servers offline for an extended period, commonly three to five hours but potentially longer. Key art and early breakdowns highlight a mix of

Tech

Pokopia's Pokémon despawn and it's annoyingly hard to get them back

There are 300 known Pokémon that can live in your towns in Pokopia, but the game won’t render all of them at once. Fans have found that only around 30 Pokémon will show up in an area at once, and any excess ones essentially despawn to make space. With

Science

Crew completes final preparations for station spacewalk

Tuesday brought the final preparations for tomorrow’s spacewalk, when two astronauts will exit the International Space Station to carry out a solar array upgrade. Jessica Meir and Chris Williams prepped their spacesuits and reviewed procedures; they will power on their suits tomorrow morning for a planned six-and-a-half-hour outing. The

Culture

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Teasers Now Available

Short teaser clips for Spider-Man: Brand New Day have begun appearing online via official channels, though they reveal very little about the film's plot. The Sony/Disney marketing approach has stretched the rollout, mirroring the slow-burn promotion seen with Avengers: Doomsday and keeping fan interest high. The first

Culture

Zendaya and Florence Pugh Face Off in Dune: Part Three

In Dune: Part Two, Paul Atreides took the throne and the hand of Princess Irulan, much to the displeasure of his Fremen lover Chani, who disappeared into the desert. The two women did not interact at that film's finale, but Dune: Part Three sets them on a collision

Crypto

CFTC Issues No-Action Letter for Crypto Wallet Provider Phantom

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission said its Market Participants Division issued a no-action letter in response to a request from crypto wallet provider Phantom Technologies. Under certain circumstances, the letter will prevent the division from recommending enforcement action against Phantom or its staff for failing to register as a

Sports

Gravina warns atmosphere around referees is 'unbearable'

The issue of refereeing is the most hotly debated topic in Serie A, with mistakes affecting the league and the ambitions of its 20 teams. While the Serie A League and the refereeing body have agreed to hold an open discussion, the Italian Football Federation spoke out in defence of

Culture

Zendaya wears 'something blue' on Jimmy Kimmel as marriage rumors swirl

Zendaya appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live in a floor-length pale blue Alexander McQueen gown with a halter neckline and pleating at the waist, carrying a bridal bouquet and wearing pastel blue pointed-toe pumps to complete the look. When Kimmel raised speculation that she had secretly married Tom Holland, she skirted

AI

Krafton signs deal with Hanwha to pursue 'physical AI' in defense

PUBG maker Krafton is moving into the defense sector after signing an investment deal with Hanwha Aerospace to "develop and commercialize technology across various sectors, including defense," with a particular focus on "physical AI." The company formalized its aim to be an "AI-first company"

AI

Nvidia's DLSS 5 mocked online as 'AI slop'

Nvidia’s reveal of DLSS 5 has been met with more ridicule than awe. The RTX 50-series technology, which uses machine learning and real-time neural rendering to “infuse pixels with photoreal lighting and materials,” was pitched as a leap for game graphics — but the internet has been filling up with

Culture

When will Project Hail Mary stream on Prime Video?

Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir's novel, is a new science-fiction film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling. Gosling plays Dr. Ryland Grace, a biologist who wakes aboard a spaceship with amnesia and discovers he is part of a mission to save

AI

Krafton CEO Used ChatGPT to Try to Deny Unknown Worlds $250 Million

Court documents show Krafton CEO Changhan Kim relied on ChatGPT to formulate a plan to deny the developers behind Subnautica 2 a $250 million bonus payment and take control of the studio and the game. A judge in Delaware found the plan illegal and a breach of contract. The messy

Politics

Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships

Keir Starmer said the UK would not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East as European leaders ruled out sending warships to the strait of Hormuz. He acknowledged the choice was "difficult, there's no hiding that" but added: "While taking the necessary

Culture

Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Connected to Daredevil: Born Again Season 2

Daredevil: Born Again season two ties the street-level story more directly to the wider MCU with a nod in the first episode to Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The series is already set to deepen its connections, with Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones confirmed to return

Culture

Mark Hamill Headlines Fan Expo Anaheim: Special Edition

Mark Hamill will make a rare convention appearance this summer, headlining the newly announced Fan Expo Anaheim: Special Edition. The event runs June 26 through June 28, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center and marks the first time the Fan Expo brand has brought one of its signature conventions to

Sports

‘I needed something different’: Timo Werner still has plenty to show at San Jose

Timo Werner accepts that the peak years of his European career are behind him, but he does not see that as the end of his story. He said he enjoyed an extended run at the highest level—scoring heavily, winning the Champions League and starring for club and country—before

Culture

Tommy DeCarlo Jr. honors father’s 'incredible legacy' after singer's death

Tommy DeCarlo Jr., 35, paid tribute to his father’s “incredible legacy” in a statement following the Boston frontman’s death. He said some of his most cherished memories with his father were shared through music, whether “touring around the world or working side by side in the studio.” News

Tech

Bethesda says DLSS 5 will be under artists' control and optional

Nvidia has unveiled DLSS 5 as the "future of real-time rendering", and an early demo largely resembled an AI filter applied to several games. Reactions to those clips have been mostly negative. Bethesda, which partnered with Nvidia to show the technology in Starfield and Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion