New Zealand’s defence minister, Judith Collins, has warned that Chinese warships located off the east coast of Australia are armed with “extremely capable” weapons that could reach Australia. The three vessels, known as Taskgroup 107, conducted two live-fire exercises in international waters between Australia and New Zealand last week, prompting commercial flights to be diverted. … Read more
Netflix’s new limited series, Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro, has garnered significant viewership despite mixed reviews from critics and audiences (54% score). Co-creators Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, and De Niro himself spoke to The Wrap about the possibility of a second season. While they acknowledge that the story is complete, they express their enthusiasm … Read more
The US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is set to make history against Australia at the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, presented by Visa. The starting lineup features several changes from the previous match against Colombia on February 20 in Houston, marking just the sixth time in USWNT history that all 11 starters have changed from game-to-game. This … Read more
The future-proofing of 8K TVs is no longer being taken seriously, with many top brands dropping their high-end 8K models. Despite the initial hype, Sony and LG stopped selling 8K TVs in 2023, while TCL and Hisense still offer them but are a few years old. Samsung remains one of the few TV makers launching … Read more
Denmark is set to significantly increase its defense spending over the next two years, with a 70% hike planned in military outlays. The move comes as intelligence reports suggest Russia may start a war in Europe within five years, prompting NATO allies to bolster their militaries. The Danish government has announced an additional $7 billion … Read more
OBSIDIAN’S NEW RPG, AVOWED, HAS RECEIVED MODERATE RECOGNITION DESPITE A CONTROVERSIAL LAUNCH. THE GAME’S STEAM NUMBERS ARE A GOOD INDICATION OF ITS SUCCESS, SHOWING A CONCURRENT PEAK OF 20,000 PLAYERS AND TOPPING SALES CHARTS IN THE EARLY STAGE. THE GAME HAS RECEIVED A “MOSTLY POSITIVE” RATING ON STEAM WITH AN 78% OVERALL SCORE, BUT A … Read more
The stock market’s recent surge on artificial intelligence (AI) euphoria may soon come to an end as upstarts like DeepSeek, a Chinese company, threaten the dominance of well-established US-based firms in the field. The implications for investors are profound, with trillions of dollars pouring into AI development over the next few years. But before investing … Read more
The Washington Mystics have officially severed ties with their 2019 championship team by trading Ariel Atkins. This move marks the end of an era for the franchise. With this trade, the Mystics are introducing new leaders and redefining their vision. The WNBA offseason has seen several star players move to new teams, including temporary transfers. … Read more
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Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has expressed his commitment to running as chancellor after the recent snap federal parliamentary elections. This announcement comes as initial results have been announced, marking a significant development in the German political landscape. Merz, who is currently the chancellor candidate of the CDU/CSU coalition, … Read more