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Funding for populist-right ‘media-political complex’ exceeded £170m in five years, research finds
Handful of billionaires gave huge sums in particular to media organisations that boosted rightwing politicians, says Liam Byrne MP
Costco Expands Member Offerings With Fertility Care And In Store Events
Costco Wholesale has partnered with Sesame and IVI RMA North America to offer U.S. members access to advanced fertility care with exclusive pricing and coordinated services. The retailer is also rolling out a national outdoor cooking roadshow in warehouses, featuring multiple brands and on site experiences for members. These moves extend Costco’s reach further into healthcare services and experiential retail beyond its traditional bulk merchandise model. For investors tracking...
Surging Hawks look to take advantage of short-handed Grizzlies
The streaking Atlanta Hawks will try to enhance their push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference when they host the struggling Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Gameday Thread, #30 @ Padres
Roster moves The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves and have 33 players in camp. Optioned to Triple-A Reno: Reassigned to Minor League camp: The first of these is a bit of a surprise. Only yesterday, I was noting how Abner seemed to have the inside track for left-handers job, after the recent meltdowns […]
Two veteran relievers clinch jobs on Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster
Right-handers Jonathan Loaisiga and Joe Ross have made the Diamondbacks' roster for Opening Day. Both will pitch in relief.
Michael McCarthy Considering Three Races As Options For Journalism's Return
After Journalism worked five furlongs in company Sunday at Santa Anita, trainer Michael McCarthy said he is looking at three potential races to kick off the colt’s 4-year-old campaign. Journalism could return in either the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) or Ben Ali (G3) at Keeneland, both on April 18, or ...
“Let’s get ourselves back to Fort Worth, but take care of business at hand,” LSU after loss in Tulsa
LSU Gymnastics’ Sophomore Kailin Chio and Head Coach Jay Clark spoke to the media following a third place finish in the 2026 SEC tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tiger fans came into the BOK Center hopeful for a victory due to having a podium setup, which LSU seems to have thrived on in the past. Which...
Buffalo Museum of Science hosts DinoFEST this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Museum of Science got a little prehistoric Saturday. This weekend is DinoFEST where the museum educates visitors about paleontology, geology, and offers hands on …
Islanders @ Canadiens [Game #70 thread]
The Islanders have a big one tonight in Montreal, where the Canadiens are in a three-way tie for the Atlantic’s third playoff spots (84 points, same as wild card occupants Detroit and Boston but with a game in hand) while the Islanders begin a night of play on the outside looking in for the first […]
Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout
Spanberger will mull theirs and former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposals ahead of a reconvened session on April 23.
Unfriendly skies: Ron DeSantis floats privatizing TSA after Elon Musk pay promise
'Why not let the airlines and airports handle it?'
10 US cities with the largest portion of institutional investors
Institutional investors don't have a strong hold nationally, but in a handful of markets in the South, they own 1 out of 10 homes.
One arrested, another cited in shoplifting incident at business on East Avenue in Chico
CHICO, Calif. - A Paradise man was arrested and a Forbestown woman was cited by Chico Police in connection to a shoplifting incident at a business in Chico.The Chico Police Department says that at around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, a loss prevention employee observed two suspects stealing several items from a retail business on the 700 block of East Avenue in Chico.Upon exiting the building, the two suspects, a man and a woman, were contacted by the loss prevention employee regarding the stolen items. The employee was able to persuade both suspects to return to the store and hand over the items they had stolen.Authorities say the business expressed their desire to press charges against the suspects and contacted Chico Police to report the crime.Officers reviewed video surveillance that confirmed the employee's account of what happened. Officers then made arraignment for both suspects to turn themselves in the following day.When the suspects, identified as 51-year-old Jamie Leal of Forbestown and 62-year-old Melvin Royal of Paradise, arrived the next day to turn themselves in, authorities say both admitted to their involvement in the incident and elected to write handwritten apology letters to the business.Leal was cited by Chico Police on a misdemeanor charge of shoplifting.Royal was taken into custody and transported to the Butte County Jail, where he was booked on the following charges:Shoplifting with 2+ priors (felony)Shoplifting (misdemeanor) googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1514992'); });
Braves sign Rowdy Tellez to MiLB deal, per report
Atlanta add another veteran left-handed hitting first base/designated hitter option late in camp.
Downtown Chico business owner voices concerns over street closures for events
A DOWNTOWN CHICO MERCHANT IS EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE IMPACT OF STREET CLOSURES FOR EVENTS -- ON THEIR BUSINESS. ACTION NEWS NOW REPORTER BELLA BARBOSA REPORTS FROM DOWNTOWN CHICO { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Downtown Road Closure Dilemma", "description": "A DOWNTOWN CHICO MERCHANT IS EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER THE IMPACT OF STREET CLOSURES FOR EVENTS -- ON THEIR BUSINESS. ACTION NEWS NOW REPORTER BELLA BARBOSA REPORTS FROM DOWNTOWN CHICO", "thumbnailUrl": "https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/actionnewsnow.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/47/c47e26d6-03c3-5f35-bf49-37925ab603d7/69bdedc4eb57d.image.jpg", "uploadDate": "2026-03-20T17:45:00-07:00", "contentUrl": "https://cdn.field59.com/KHSL/1774053903-6e1ef36dd09fbebf020833aee86b60da3b3cca3f_fl9-720p.mp4" } CHICO, Calif. - A downtown Chico business owner is voicing concerns about the impact of street closures for events on local shops. Leann Powell, owner of The Peddler’s Closet, expressed concern about events closing down streets downtown and bringing in food trucks and other shops’ products that directly compete with the brick-and-mortar stores in downtown Chico.Powell said an upcoming event held on a Saturday has brought up concerns for her and other business owners downtown, due to it being a busy day for businesses. "We're already struggling, and then to bring in more businesses on top of our businesses and shut our streets down is absolutely devastating," said Powell.Powell noted a decline in business during events like the Thursday Night Market, where street closures allow outside vendors to set up shop. She shared that while organizers for these types of events often offer booths to local businesses, it does not alleviate the burden."I don't really feel like that's a solution because you're bringing in other businesses, you're shutting the streets down. Yes, we can go down and set up a space, but then you've gotta pay somebody to run that space, plus run your own business for the day, and it's really not, it's really not helpful for us," said Powell.Applying for a street closure permit in Chico involves approval from the Public Works Department, the Chief of Police, and the Fire Chief. Permits can be denied only under a handful of circumstances, such as interference with first responders, previously scheduled construction, or existing permits for the same space.Mayor Kasey Reynolds addressed the issue, saying the city council has tasked staff with reviewing the municipal code for street closure permits with the goal of finding ways to minimize negative impacts on local businesses during events.Reynolds mentioned that any recommended changes might require further direction from the city council, depending on the extent of any changes recommended. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1514992'); });
Chandra LaPlume Exits Sandbox Entertainment
Chandra LaPlume has departed Sandbox Entertainment after five years with the company. During [...]
Charleston Waterkeeper opens Community Science Lab for researching water quality, monitoring microplastics
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBCD) — Charleston Waterkeeper has opened a first-of-its-kind Community Science Lab, inviting residents, students, and volunteers to take a hands-on role in monitoring Lowcountry wat...
US furiously seeks to avert potential months-long closure of Strait of Hormuz
US officials are furiously trying to avert a potential months-long closure of the Strait of Hormuz, privately acknowledging that reopening the key waterway is a problem without a clear solution and dependent at least in part on what lengths President Donald Trump is willing to go to force the Iranian regime’s hand, multiple administration and intelligence officials tell CNN.
Unilever Has $40 Billion in Tasty M&A Options
Options have value. And it’s become clear this week that Fernando Fernandez has more than one when it comes to setting a new course for Unilever Plc’s food business, owner of Hellmann’s mayo and Knorr stock cubes. How the consumer giant’s still relatively new chief executive officer plays his hand will likely define his tenure.
Valve releases SteamOS 3.8 preview with Steam Machine support and wider handheld compatibility
Valve SteamOS 3.8 preview is here Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview, codenamed "Second Clutch," for the Steam Deck Preview channel. The update adds
Here’s how Va. lawmakers suggest the next state budget handle federal health care funding fallout
More than 2 million Virginians rely on state social services like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, while about 400,000 Virginians get their health insurance through the state marketplace.
China's Bank of Ningbo readies digital yuan business as Beijing expands e-CNY
China's Bank of Ningbo said it is inviting suppliers to help build a system to handle the digital yuan, in a sign that the country's central bank may soon hand out more licenses as it tries to broaden the use of its e-CNY.
Political influence ‘a serious problem’ for FDA under Trump, former commissioner says
Hundreds of individualized treatments for rare diseases could become available over the next decade — but only if government regulators handle the new
Forget the Galaxy Watch 8, this upcoming Android smartwatch could be the new battery king
A new leak shows the OnePlus Watch 4 doubling down on durability while keeping its strong battery life and familiar specs.
GOP senator warns gutting Senate filibuster to pass SAVE America Act is a ‘foolish and lazy idea’
Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday blasted talk of ending the Senate filibuster to pass the “SAVE America Act” as a “foolish and lazy idea” and warned his party that pushing the president’s priority through the so-called talking filibuster would hand control to Democrats.
New dispute emerges around Subnautica 2’s early access release
Lawyers for the ousted—and now partially reinstated—leadership team of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, are crying foul over news that the game will be released into early access in May. The release announcement earlier this week was made improperly, potentially “damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community,” the lawyers said in a letter sent on Tuesday to Vice Chancellor Lori Will of Delaware’s Court of Chancery. In their letter, the lawyers also floated the idea of asking Will to find Krafton in contempt of the court’s ruling. The letter was sent just one day after Will’s bombshell ruling that publisher Krafton had breached its contract with Unknown Worlds’ executive team, when it fired them last June. The new issue isn’t necessarily the May early access timeframe, but how the news was announced. The letter and Krafton’s response have not been previously reported. A quick recap of prior events: Subnautica 2 is an unreleased, underwater survival adventure and the most-wishlisted game on Steam. Last year, longtime Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill, along with studio co-founders Charlie Cleveland and Max McGuire, were fired by Krafton. They swiftly sued, saying the publisher had terminated them to avoid paying out up to $250 million in potential performance-based bonuses. The studio leaders had hoped to earn that with an early access release of the game, which Krafton had blocked. The publisher argued in court that Subnautica 2 wasn’t ready, which the ousted execs disputed. On Monday, Will ruled that Krafton had violated its contract, firing the execs to avoid the performance payouts, and that it had to reinstate Gill and give him full authority over any early access release for Subnautica 2. On Tuesday, IGN reported on a new memo issued that day to Unknown Worlds staff by Steve Papoutsis, the executive Krafton had put in charge of Unknown Worlds after the 2025 firings. In the note, Papoutsis said that Subnautica 2 had passed a key development milestone “last week” and that he and Krafton had determined the game “is ready for Early Access release in May.” This news appeared to catch the lawyers for Gill, Cleveland and McGuire by surprise. On Tuesday night, they sent a letter to Will expressing “serious concerns” about whether it would be possible to forge an agreement with Krafton consistent with the judge’s order. Papoutsis’ memo was a problem, they wrote. He didn’t have the authority to declare anything about Subnautica 2’s release. As of 9am ET on Monday, March 16, the effective date of Will’s order, Papoutsis wasn’t CEO of Unknown Worlds. Gill was. And, per Will’s order, only Gill could make Subnautica 2 release decisions. They continued: Krafton self-servingly announced the launch without any regard to its impact on the game, the team, or the community—let alone this Court’s Opinion. Announcing the release of a game is momentous, and it is typically accompanied by significant marketing activity, fanfare, and community coordination. And most importantly, the announcement is carefully designed to maximize excitement for the game. That entire process was supposed to be driven by Mr. Gill. However, in defiance of the Court’s Opinion, Krafton has now taken that away, further damaging the game and sowing additional confusion among the Subnautica community. The lawyers speculated that Krafton had “intentionally leaked” Papoutsis’ memo and then issued an official statement to confirm the leak. Game File is a reader-supported publication. My reporting is only possible through support from readers like you. To support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe On Wednesday, lawyers for Krafton defended their client in their own letter to vice chancellor Will, saying nothing they did violated her order nor showed contempt: Papoutsis’s message was simply celebrating the UW employees’ efforts toward a past event: Krafton’s pre-Opinion determination that Subnautica 2 was ready for Early Access release. There was nothing improper about conveying the results of the milestone review or thanking the development team for their dedication and talent. They added that Gill could still make his own call about Subnautica 2’s release: In his role as CEO, Gill will be able to assess independently his views on the state of Subnautica 2 and the appropriate release schedule; nothing in Papoutsis’s message alters Gill’s authority or discretion. Vice chancellor Will has not responded to the letters and doesn’t necessarily have to. Both parties were previously ordered by Will to confer this week and submit a proposed judgment consistent with her ruling. The letter from Gill’s attorney’s this week doesn’t indicate whether he would or would not support a May release for Subnautica 2. But it could limit his options. And, if Gill’s lawyers are right, the lack of marketing fanfare around the leak of the May date could dull the launch of the game. Any harm to Subnautica 2’s launch is an extra sensitive issue given the context of the legal dispute: millions of dollars of payouts are on the line, tethered to the scale of the game’s initial performance. In her ruling on Monday, Will noted that there was obvious “bad blood” between Gill’s side and Krafton but that the two would need to work together: “They can—and must—act in good faith to navigate their remaining contractual relationship.” Item 2: A new kind of couch co-op game A highlight of GDC each year is the Alt.Ctrl showcase that features games played with extremely experimental controllers. Perusing this year’s offerings last Friday, I found a game controlled with giant scissors, another with big toothbrushes and one that amounted to dumpster diving. My favorite was Pivot, a co-op game about collectively maneuvering a couch. It was developed by students at the University of Utah’s masters of arts and engineering games program. Players lift and tilt the physical couch in order to control the position of a virtual one. That virtual one is moving through an obstacle course on-screen, while being pursued by a giant skull. Developer Nishant Verma told me at GDC that the couch is made of styrofoam (this became more evident as I watched!) and that the name was a riff on an episode of the sitcom Friends. Item 3: In brief… 🚫 Ubisoft is laying off more than 100 workers at its Red Storm studio, as the North Carolina location known for decades for its Tom Clancy games, ceases in-house game development, VGC reports. 👀 On Monday, Nvidia’s revealed its DLSS 5 AI-driven graphics technology that purports to improve game graphics… and it has been roasted about it by the media and the online gaming public for the remainder of the week. The tech changed the faces of characters in footage from Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC, drawing accusations of giving carefully art-directed games the generic look of AI “slop.” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had said on Monday that “DLSS 5 is the GPT moment for graphics—blending handcrafted rendering with generative AI to deliver a dramatic leap in visual realism while preserving the control artists need for creative expression.” By mid-week, Huang was telling Tom’s Hardware that the new tech’s critics were “completely wrong” because game-makers could still “fine-tune the generative AI” to suit their game’s aesthetics.
'We're not out of the woods yet': JFAC reworks Health and Human Services budget
After failing on the senate floor, JFAC reworked the Health and Human Services maintenance budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Making it out of committee with an addit
Trump’s Reaction to Israeli Strike on Gas Field Exposes Divergent Strategies
President Trump said he complained to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel about the attack, which sent energy markets reeling. But Israeli officials said the Americans were informed beforehand.
Switch 2 Handheld Boost Mode Battery Life Sucks But Is Worth It
Handheld Boost Mode is breathing new life into old Switch games
The 45 planets most likely to host alien life, according to astronomers
'Project Hail Mary' may be fiction, but this list could still come in handy.
Nintendo Switch 2 handheld boost mode is great but it does impact battery life
The new addition of handheld boost on the Nintendo Switch 2 is great for when you are playing original Nintendo Switch games as the system acts as if you are playing in docked mode…
Blue Jays Receive Unfortunate Health Update On Right-Hander Trey Yesavage
Yesavage won't be available at the start of the 2026 season.
Pophouse Entertainment Acquires Majority Stake In Tina Turner’s Catalog
Tina Turner’s historic catalog has changed hands.
Science stars at special UChicago, Argonne screening of ‘Project Hail Mary’
Researchers and students marked the new film with a panel discussion, hands-on science demos and a shared love of discovery
Nintendo brings hands-on Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay experiences featuring Mario and Pokémon to PAX East 2026 - News
From March 26 to 29, Nintendo is bringing some of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 game experiences to Boston’s Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. Celebrate the launch of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in…
The right time to sign a child up for sports and why you should do it
Younger kids can learn no-contact, low-structure sports, while it takes more maturity to handle physical, structured sports.
Trump’s face on a gold coin? His hand-picked panel will decide.
The proposal has already been rejected by members of a separate federal coin committee — and panned by former member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Frustrated Democrats walk out of tense Epstein briefing with Bondi and Blanche on Capitol Hill
When Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday afternoon, they hoped to boost members’ confidence on their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Within half an hour, Democratic lawmakers had walked out.
25 Years of Courage and Curiosity: Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies
Celebrating 25 years, Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego inspires students, educators, and families with hands-on STEAM programs that spark curiosity and confidence.
Should Congress Increase Taxes on Sports Betting?
Introduction Sports betting has skyrocketed in the United States since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling nullified a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports gambling in all but a few states. Americans wagered $7 billion on sports in 2018 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025—a nearly 24-fold increase. The rise of sports-betting apps has … Continued
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats ushered in a new generation of lawmakers Tuesday night, picking five new nominees for Congress in open seats that are favored to remain in Democratic hands this fall
George Kittle details fractured relationship between Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers as breakup remains imminent
Kittle saw firsthand how the Aiyuk saga progressed last season
How lawyers got their hands on thousands of private patient records
The nation’s largest health records company, Epic Systems, has sued multiple firms including GuardDog Telehealth, alleging they had improperly accessed personal medical records.
Playoffs? Check. Next up for Thunder: Handle lowly Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the first step in their title defense and saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extend his historic streak on Tuesday.
Enzo Fernandez coy on Chelsea future following PSG loss
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez kept his cards close to his chest regarding a transfer away from Stamford Bridge following their Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.The Argenti...
Deputy AG Blanche defends DOJ’s work on Epstein case ahead of closed-door Hill briefing
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, ahead of his appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday, defended the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files and asserted it does not have new evidence to prosecute anyone for crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein, in an interview released Tuesday that forced him to face theories plaguing the department.
Apple Studio Display XDR Hands-On: Better Than the Pro Display XDR in Almost Every Way
Apple replaced the $4,999+ Pro Display XDR with the better, more affordable Studio Display XDR, so we thought we'd pick one up to test out and compare to the now-discontinued Pro Display XDR. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The Studio Display XDR is the same size as the Studio Display at 27 inches, and it has the same 5K resolution.
Chelsea Handler claims RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines sold her 'disaster' house: 'Most toxic environment'
Chelsea Handler is claiming that RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines sold her a 'disaster' house that she still has not lived in to this day: 'The most toxic environment.'
Nintendo Switch 2 update adds ‘Handheld Boost Mode’ for original Switch games
Switch 1 games are getting a boost.
We work in an ICU — and see firsthand how Trump’s health care cuts are endangering Americans’ lives
Senate Republicans have deliberately allowed health insurance protections to expire to reduce federal spending, exposing a fragile system built upon temporary fixes — and leading to a growing number of tragic outcomes.
Penny for your thoughts on how to round cash payments
As the U.S. says goodbye to pennies, Washington lawmakers have reached a solution for how local businesses should handle cents in cash transactions.
Science the star at special UChicago, Argonne screening of “Project Hail Mary”
Argonne and UChicago hosted an advanced screening of "Project Hail Mary." The event featured an expert panel on how the film's science resonates with real-world research. UChicago students also hosted hands-on science demos in the theater lobby.
'Dragon Mama' review: Part two of Sara Porkalob's Filipina family saga
Writer-performer Sara Porkalob continues her Dragon Cycle trilogy with the Los Angeles premiere of "Dragon Mama," the second installment of the family epic centered on Filipina mothers taking survival into their own hands.
Huge Nintendo Switch 2 Update Adds Handheld Mode Boost For Switch 1 Titles
Nintendo has announced a major new Switch 2 feature that improves the performance of most Switch 1 games when played in handheld mode.
OpenAI Reportedly Pivoting to a Focus on Business and Productivity Only
An all-hands meeting, whose details leaked to the Wall Street Journal, made the AI juggernaut sound a bit desperate.
Hands on with Aqara’s new Matter-compatible camera
The first Matter camera is here — sort of
Suspended: Bayern Munich’s Nicolas Jackson handed two-game ban
FC Bayern will be without its backup striker for two games.
PSA: Switch 2 Update Adds Handheld Mode Boost, Here's How To Use It
Enhance your experience with original Switch games
Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 22.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"Handheld Mode Boost" and Switch update
Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board approves two-year closure
President Donald Trump’s handpicked Kennedy Center board of trustees voted Monday to close the storied performing arts institution for two years for renovations.
Mob Entertainment Expands the World of Poppy Playtime with New Official Online Merchandise Store
Fans can now explore an official destination for exclusive collectibles, toys, and apparel inspired by the hit horror franchise and new items exclusive to Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header 2 PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header 2 PlaytimeCo.Store Official Commercial LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mob Entertainment, the powerhouse behind the viral indie horror phenomenon Poppy Playtime, has officially laun
Anbernic’s Next Handheld Might Flip the Script With a Rotating Screen
Anbernic may be preparing a rotating-screen handheld that mixes smartphone nostalgia with a bold new design and a fresh twist on Android gaming.
Judge orders Subnautica 2 bosses be handed back control of company after Krafton found guilty of "wrongfully usurping control"
A judge has ruled in favour of the Subnautica 2 developers fired by publisher Krafton.
Samsung is reportedly ending Galaxy Z TriFold sales after just three months
According to a new report out, Samsung might be planning to check the Galaxy Z TriFold off of its list,...
Get hands-on at 2026 Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo
Mercer University and Mercer Health Sciences Center are sponsors of the annual Atlanta Science Festival (ASF) — the city’s ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind…
Family Science Fun Day at MU to bring hands-on STEM activities to community
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Families are invited to explore science together during Family Science Fun Day, a free, public event on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. The event will be held in […]
Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on leak ahead of launch
Samsung hasn’t unveiled the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 yet, but someone has already unboxed the phone and had hands-on experience. Galaxy A37 and A57 unboxing and hands-on videos leak on TikTok (via @VerdeSelvans/X). The clips expose the design of both phones and first look at the software. The retail box features the model name […]
\'KPop Demon Hunters,\' \'Frankenstein\' hand Netflix early wins at Academy Awards
The first ever Oscar for best casting went to Cassandra Kulukundis for “One Battle After Another.” “KPop Demon Hunters,” Amy Madigan and “Frankenstein” won early Oscars at a 98th Academy
Here's what the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display does to its battery life
Benchmarks and tests to see what's going on under the surface
MacBook Neo 2 With a Touch Screen Has Gone From Yes to Maybe to No
A second-generation MacBook Neo with a touch screen has gone from a yes to a maybe to a no. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple has yet to decide whether to bring touch-screen support to any Macs beyond the next high-end MacBook Pro, which is expected to be released in late 2026 or early 2027. A touch screen would also slightly increase the cost of making the MacBook Neo, which is priced as low as $499, so the laptop will likely remain without one for years.
The art and science of Robbie Ray’s grunts: ‘It’s an edge’
The Giants left-hander makes a sound after every pitch, but catcher Patrick Bailey says, “I don’t think he cares what other people think about him.”
Can a groundbreaking cancer therapy help people with multiple sclerosis?
A handful of small, early-stage clinical trials are investigating whether CAR-T therapy can improve symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients.
CT business owner arrested for allegedly failing to provide workers’ compensation insurance
The owner of VIP Janitorial Services, Inc. in Enfield was arrested on a charge of noncompliance with insurance requirements.
Dipoto details how Seattle Mariners unlocked Eduard Bazardo
Eduard Bazardo was an unheralded trade add in 2023, but he was a player the Seattle Mariners were excited to attain and make a few key adjustments with.
Your Selection Sunday Viewing Guide: March 15, 2026
We have NINE more automatic bids to hand out before we get to the bracket reveals tonight!
Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev upsets Carlos Alcaraz to reach final
Daniil Medvedev hands top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year to advance to the Indian Wells final where he will face Jannik Sinner.
Jayson Tatum, Neemias Queta Shine As Celtics Handle Wizards
Boston is now 44-23 on the season.
Open-Source "GreenBoost" Driver Aims To Augment NVIDIA GPUs vRAM With System RAM & NVMe To Handle Larger LLMs
An open-source, independently developed Linux kernel module called GreenBoost aims to augment the dedicated video memory on NVIDIA discrete GPUs with system memory and NVMe storage
Two arrested after Colorado deputy sees panhandler get into "very expensive sports car"
A man and a woman allegedly begging for money to fund their cross-country travels in a stolen car were arrested this week in Colorado.
Super STEM Saturday kicks off day of Science at Cal State San Marcos
Cal State San Marcos will host Super STEM Saturday, a free science festival with more than 130 hands-on, interactive activities and demonstrations.
Duke player: Harassment by sports betting losers is out of hand
Duke men's basketball player Isaiah Evans said prop bets aren't healthy for the sports. He told WRAL's Brian Murphy that he and his Blue Devil teammates hear from people about their prop bets, including immediately after Saturday's ACC Tournament semifinal, and it is not helpful, even harrassment.
Top Stories: Apple's 50th Anniversary, New and Upcoming Products, and More
After Apple's big week of announcements, this week saw all of the new products officially become available, so reviewers and general users alike are now getting their hands on them and putting them through their paces.
River Ryan impressing in spring after missing 2025 season
River Ryan is scheduled to pitch one of the Dodgers’ split squad games on Sunday, getting the home game at Camelback Ranch against the Texas Rangers. The right-hander who had Tommy John surgery in August 2024 and missed all of 2025, is now vying for a spot in the Dodgers’ rotation, or at least a […]
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
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