This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: US military says it hit 15 Houthi targets in Yemen; Biden says Israel should not strike Iran oil sites
Strikes were targeted at weapons systems, bases and other equipment; US president says Israeli should ‘think about alternatives’. Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent ...18 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
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Business - MarketWatch
Medicare open-enrollment will be a doozy this year. Here’s how to make smart choices.
Read plan details carefully, and expect changes to prices and coverage.4 hours ago -
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World - The New York Times
What Game Theory Tells Us About the Threat of an Israel-Iran War
Each side must predict how the other will react to avoid mutual destruction.4 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Six hours at hands of Hamas - new accounts reveal how Israeli base fell on 7 October
The BBC has seen an army account of how Hamas overran a base, and spoken to survivors and bereaved families.7 hours ago - Israel -
World - ABC News
Technical problem at German air traffic control causes delays and some cancellations
A technical problem at Germany’s air traffic control agency has caused disruptions, with some flights canceled at Frankfurt Airport, the country’s biggest7 hours ago -
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Tech - Wired
This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice
After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Some Republicans embrace ‘pro-choice’ label, infuriating Democrats
A few Republicans running for competitive or Democratic-leaning congressional seats are adopting and reviving a label that was nearly extinct in their party: pro-choice. The terminology marks some ...10 hours ago - Republican Party -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Tussle for Control of Korea Zinc Sends Shares Higher
Shares of the Seoul-based nonferrous-metal producer closed 8.8% higher, outperforming the benchmark Kospi’s 0.3% gain.11 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
North Korea leader Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons against the South if attacked
North Korea would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if the enemy tried to use force to encroach on its sovereignty, state media reported Kim Jong Un as saying.17 hours ago - North Korea -
Top stories - NBC News
Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base
Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.17 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Matt Ryan officially inducted into Falcons Ring of Honor: Atlanta has 'become my extended family'
The longtime quarterback retired as a Falcon in the spring18 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says west ‘dragging out’ delivery of long-range weapons
At a media appearance with new Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted western delays in supplying weapons. What we know on day 954. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...20 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - CBS News
Melania Trump defends abortion rights in new video
The three justices former President Donald Trump appointed to the Supreme Court played a major role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Nevertheless, former first lady Melania Trump expressed her support ...21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - The New York Times
When the North Carolina Mountains Become Hurricane Alley
Most of the deaths from Hurricane Helene occurred far from Florida, where the storm first made landfall. Experts say alerts and evacuation orders need to target inland residents too.22 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can simplify your choices
An alternative S&P 500 strategy; pro stock-buying secrets, and how you can outperform most fund managers.23 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Two quarterbacks from 2023 draft replaced, Washington gets weapon for Jayden Daniels
Three quarterbacks are taken in the top 10 of the 2025 NFL Draft23 hours ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
Does Melania Trump really think her pro-choice messaging will fool us? | Moira Donegan
It could be that she is being sincere, but that does not mean her choice to make them now is not cynical. Just how stupid does Melania Trump think we are? On Wednesday, my colleagues at the ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Fever’s Caitlin Clark is near-unanimous choice for WNBA’s Rookie of the Year
Indiana star receives 66 of 67 votes after historic year Chicago’s Angel Reese picks up other first-place vote Caitlin Clark has been named the WNBA Rookie of the Year in a near-unanimous vote, ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Historian & Armor Expert Reacts to Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2's Weapons & Armor
Tobias Capwell is an independent scholar, curator, an expert on arms and armor, as well as a historical advisor for movies and TV.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Movie Theater Food Becomes Bigger
Over-the-top specialty concessions at theaters aren’t new, but they are newly everywhere.Yesterday - Entertainment -
Tech - GameSpot
New PC Game Bundle Has Stalker Collection - Catch Up For Cheap Before Heart Of Chernobyl
It's the start of a new month, and Fanatical is kicking things off with the October 2024 edition of its Platinum Collection bundle deal. Like other Fanatical build-your-own bundle promotions, ...Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The New York Times
After Successes, Israel’s Military Is in a ‘Long Game’ With No Clear Outcome
A year after perhaps the worst military and intelligence debacle in the country’s history, its armed forces have regained the momentum. Some ask: to what end?Yesterday - Israel -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
PlayStation Chroma Collection PS5 Controllers Up For Preorder At Amazon
DualSense Chroma Pearl $80 | Releases November ...Yesterday - Playstation -
Top stories - BBC News
Video shows Iranian missiles fired over Israel
Video filmed from Dabouq shows the barrage of missiles which were launched on 1 October.Yesterday - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
CEOs turn to podcasts to control their message
Increasingly popular corporate shows allow bosses to speak out in a less formal settingYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelagoYesterday - United Kingdom -
Tech - GameSpot
Bananas, Not Video Games, Are Likely To Be Impacted By Dockworker Strike
For the first time since 1977, dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas are on strike for higher wages and better working conditions, prompting fears of product shortages. But will the strike, ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Estate planning has become more urgent for rich people as the election nears. That’s why tax laws need fixing, critics say.
Wealthy families’ focus on the estate tax is fodder for critics of the U.S. tax system and a preview of the fierce debate coming when the Trump tax cuts sunset.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Israel presses its military advantage
Iran launches missile attacks on Tel Aviv as Israel moves troops into LebanonYesterday - Israel