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China's robot half marathon sets record, sparks laughs
A robot in China outran the human half-marathon record, though tumbles and chaos stole part of the spotlight.
Runners set to honor former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers in Boston Marathon
Runners set to honor former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers in Boston Marathon
An expert in crowd science to help Boston Marathon manage 32,000 runners
Running the Boston Marathon is tough enough without having to jostle your way from Hopkinton to Copley Square.
Marathon battery life makes Keychron’s Ultra 8K keyboards its best yet
Two great keyboards, now even better.
See list of Livingston County entrants in 130th Boston Marathon
Here's the list of 16 Livingston County runners entered in the 130th Boston Marathon Monday, April 20.
Oilers spring sports stand strong
By Mara Waire wairem@findlay.edu Men’s Golf The University of Findlay Men’s Golf team competed on the road at the Wright State Invitational on April 13, 2026, finishing 4th overall against a field composed primarily of Division I programs. The team posted a cumulative score of 18 over par, recording consistent rounds of 292, 284, and […]
How running can save democracy
The Boston Marathon and other races offer rare, politics-free public moments.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Blue Ridge Marathon and other outdoor weekend events return to our region
Blue Ridge Marathon, wine festival, home show and kite festival happening in our region this weekend
Pilot in Deadly Plane Crash Was Being Filmed for Apple Vision Pro Video
Claire Lomas, a British paraplegic known for overcoming medical trauma to participate in the London Marathon, was being filmed for an Apple Inc. immersive Vision Pro video when she crashed an aircraft in the Jordan desert two years ago.
"The most fun I've had in the last week playing" - Marathon players react to the mid-season update, and its new friendly-first features
Marathon players react to the new C.A.R.R.I features added to the game, which promote a more friendly approach to the otherwise ruthless extraction shooter.
‘Marathon’ Testing A Battle Royale-ish Mode, An Offering To Casuals
Marathon is attempting to extend a hand to casuals by putting all players on the same page for a battle royale type mode where everyone starts on equal footing.
Mystery Tarkov-Marathon Extraction Blend, ‘Fragmentary Order,’ Raises Questions
Fragmentary Order, already being called “Starkov” by many, debuted a seven-minute cinematic trailer yesterday, dropping from new studio Rant Gaming and publisher Cor3,
Extra half-mile added to some runner’s course during Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
The email said the lead vehicle took participants approximately a half mile longer than the advertised distance at the turnaround on Neyland Drive.
Watch highlights from the Coevnant Health Knoxville Marathon
More than 6,500 took part in the two days of races with more than 4,000 on the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon course on April 12, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Record turnout at Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon celebrates fitness and community
Nearly 7K compete in Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon weekend, marking largest turnout in over 20 years
Analysis: Rogers still has more to prove
Morgan Rogers is attracting a lot of attention and the growing expectation is he will leave Aston Villa in the summer. Villa will likely need to sell a star player, regardless of whether they qualify for the Champions League, and Rogers is their best asset - especially with Boubacar Kamara out injured. An impressive World Cup would also strengthen Villa's hand but the England forward needs to show more of a clinical nature throughout the pitch.
Milwaukee Marathon proves healthy way to deal with college stress
Three college students ran the Milwaukee half marathon together, dressed up as the cutest of cows, as a way to run off stress.
RESULTS: 5K Race Winners at 2026 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon weekend is underway! The first day of races began Saturday evening with Covenant Health Kids Run the 5K race. The 5K race began Saturday…
Youth wheelchair racing clinic helps athletes prepare for Boston Marathon
“It’s so good to see them at such a young age getting involved in sports."
Richard Roeper joins NBC Chicago as entertainment & culture contributor
Richard Roeper marked his first day on the job with NBC Chicago as our new entertainment & culture contributor, talking with Alex Maragos about how the movie industry has changed and what to see at theaters and on streaming channels this weekend.
"This is not a game that is about to face some sort of imminent shutdown" - Marathon reportedly had a budget of $200m, and while player numbers are dipping, team morale remains good
Marathon reportedly had a development of over at least $200m, and likely over $250m.
Marathon Reportedly Had a Budget of Over $200 Million — and While the Pressure Is on Bungie to Gain More Players, It Is Not Facing an Imminent, Concord-Style Shutdown
A new report has claimed Marathon’s budget is over $200 million, and while player numbers have fallen significantly since launch, Bungie’s extraction shooter is allegedly not facing an imminent shutdown.
Checking In On ‘Marathon’ A Month After Launch
How is Marathon doing a month after launch, both in terms of player sentiment, critic scores and sales and player numbers?
Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters
The scale of the issue is hard to pin down but the studio says its taking more steps to crack down
Ohio State competition prompts students to put business skills to work
Students from across the country gathered at The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus recently to participate in the annual Fisher Invitational Case Competition.The Fisher College of Business hosted the competition with Battelle, a Columbus-based nonprofit, private company that applies science and technology to solve challenges in the envir...
‘Marathon’ Is Now Plagued With A Cheater Infestation
Marathon has many challenges, but its latest is dealing with a lot of cheaters infesting its higher-end matches.
UF Dance Marathon raises over $1.1 million for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
Behind the lights and energy of the University of Florida’s Dance Marathon, stories like that of Amelia Early and her daughter, Dani-Lynn, took center stage.
Marathon Will Put Jennifer English GOTY Effect To The Test
Also: test audiences get a glimpse of the new Resident Evil movie
‘Marathon’ Players Are Furious About A Broken Endgame Weapon
In Marathon weapon balance is key given how one unbalanced gun results in not just lost rounds, but tens of thousands of dollars of forever lost loot.
Marathon review: Bungie’s extraction shooter is a brutal beauty
Marathon, the first non-Destiny game from Bungie in more than a decade, is equal parts frustration and elation, writes our reviewer.
CURRENT SPORTS ROUNDUP
Veteran girls tennis preps for more success in 2026 Tracy Ackerman is only days away from beginning her 10th season as the Marblehead High girls tennis coach. Rival Masco will provide the competition in Chieftain country on Monday, April 6, at 4 p.m. The Magicians will follow that up with the home opener four days
World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot
Iraq edged Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff at Monterrey in northern Mexico on Tuesday to secure the 48th spot.
'In the absence of any real news, rumours start'
The reason for my new-found, hyper-specific activism is that when there's an international break, particularly at this point in the season, there are still column inches to fill on the clubs that get covered. What I'm saying is won't someone please consider the mental impact on me, personally, of headlines suggesting the entire spine of Newcastle United is going to be sold this summer? If the rumours are to be believed then Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon are the key players eyeing a move, and there could be more.
Scientists Stunned: Colossal Eggs Discovered 3,500 Meters Beneath an Active Volcano
Beneath an active seafloor volcano off Vancouver Island, researchers have documented a congregation of giant eggs at roughly 3,500 meters, a discovery that reframes how life can flourish under extreme conditions. The eggs belong to the Pacific white skate, an elusive deep‑sea species adapted to cold, crushing pressure and perpetual darkness. What seemed an unlikely nursery is actually a geothermally warmed refuge, where subtle heat helps embryos survive a marathon incubation. The finding links volcanic energy to a quiet engine of biodiversity, turning a hostile landscape into an incubator. A living volcano, a hidden nursery The seamount long assumed dormant now exhales mineral‑rich, shimmering plumes, proof of hydrothermal life at depth. Expedition cameras swept across black basalt and pale bacterial mats, revealing vents that pulse with warmth. That warmth, though modest by human standards, alters the physics of development for cold‑adapted embryos. In a realm where metabolism creeps, even a few degrees can mean faster growth and higher survival. The volcano is not only active; it is ecologically formative, drafting a blueprint for a thriving oasis. Giant eggs and a skate built for the abyss The Pacific white skate, Bathyraja spinosissima, is built for the abyss: broad wings, armored spines, and a life history that trades speed for endurance. Females lay outsized, rectangular “mermaid’s purses,” often 46–50 centimeters long, packed with rich yolk to fuel years of growth. In the frigid deep, embryos can require around four years to hatch, a timeline that magnifies every energetic advantage. The scale is striking—large eggs, large adults, and a textbook case of deep‑sea gigantism. The volcano’s gentle heat may literally shave months or years from the wait. Why heat matters at the bottom of the sea Hydrothermal circulation delivers low‑level warmth without the turbulence that would scatter fragile egg‑cases. Slightly elevated temperatures accelerate enzyme kinetics, nudging development along while keeping embryos within a safe range. Mineral‑laden fluids likely shape local microbiomes, which, in turn, can influence biofilms on egg surfaces. The environment acts like a slow, steady incubator, countering the deep sea’s tyrannies of cold and scarcity. For a species with long maturation and few offspring, every incremental boost compounds across generations. An ecosystem sculpted by fire and water Seafloor volcanoes create steep environmental gradients, stitching together hot vents, cool eddies, and mineral gardens into mosaic habitats. Microbes harvest chemical energy, seeding food webs that support crustaceans, fishes, and skates. Cameras documented egg‑cases nestled among rocky ledges, near communities nourished by vent‑driven chemistry. These islands of productivity behave like deep‑sea oases, sustaining life far beyond the vent orifice’s flickering light. The nursery’s success underscores how geological forces engineer biological opportunity. “Finding a cradle of life tucked beneath a breathing volcano reminds us that the planet’s harshest places can be profoundly generous.” What the discovery could change The nursery reframes conservation priorities in regions where volcanism quietly underwrites reproduction. Protecting hydrothermal corridors could safeguard entire lifecycles, not just charismatic adults spotted during occasional surveys. It also sharpens questions about how climate‑driven shifts in ocean circulation might influence vent activity, temperature fields, and embryo survival. With methodical mapping, time‑series cameras, and environmental DNA, scientists can track whether nurseries remain stable or drift with geologic rhythms. Key implications include: Enhanced understanding of deep‑sea reproduction at hydrothermal sites. New conservation targets centered on geothermal nurseries. Comparative studies with other volcanic regions, from the Galápagos to rift zones. Biotechnological insights from organisms adapted to long, cold development. Better models of how seafloor heat shapes regional biodiversity. Methods behind the revelation Remotely operated vehicles threaded through chimney fields, gathering video, temperatures, and mineral signatures. High‑definition imagery captured the distinctive, horned egg cases, their edges dusted with fine volcanic silt. Geochemical profiles mapped how heat and chemicals disperse, outlining the “thermal lanes” where eggs most cluster. Combined, these datasets reveal a nursery organized by geothermal topography, with egg‑cases concentrated in pockets of gentle, sustained warmth. A fragile boon in a changing ocean Deep‑sea environments feel remote, yet they intersect with global pressures: mining proposals, cable routes, and shifting oxygen levels. The nursery’s resilience hinges on stable heat flow, intact substrates, and minimal disturbance from noise or sediment. Safeguarding such places is not just about protecting novelty; it preserves a slow, ancient strategy that lets large, long‑lived animals endure in the coldest reaches of the Pacific. Where geology and biology meet, the planet’s deep time still writes living stories. This volcano‑warmed nursery adds a vital chapter to that story, revealing how subtle thermal gifts can tip the scales toward life in the abyss. With each dive, researchers trace the contours of an unseen world, where fire feeds water, and water—against all odds—feeds the future.
Runners enjoy the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon and DCH Health System 5K
Check out the photos of runners in the DCH Health System 5K and the Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon.
‘Marathon’ Is Reviewing Better Than ‘Destiny’ On Metacritic, ‘Destiny 2’ On Steam
Marathon is well-liked by players, which has spurred morale among Bungie devs, no matter what other sales conversations may be happening.
‘Science Friday’ Host Ira Flatow to Share Health and Wellness Discoveries on April 23
Are ultramarathoners built differently from the rest of us? What can Greenland sharks teach us about aging eyes? As the longtime host of the popular public radio program and podcast Science Friday, Ira Flatow explores questions like these during engaging discussions on topics ranging from science and technology to health, space and the environment.
‘Beyond the Gates’: Tamara Tunie on Anita’s Devastating Cancer Low Point
Tunie opens up about the emotional and physical toll of the 'powerful' storyline, as well as how viewers have responded to Anita's cancer experience.
FIFA Returns With Free-To-Play Arcade-Style Football And An Utterly Bizarre Roster
Diego Maradona, Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, and... Thor?
New Free FIFA Game Pits Greek God Zeus Against Argentinian Icon Diego Maradona, Will Come to PS5
Ready for the World Cup
PS5 Players Seemingly Skip Marathon as Sales Estimates Look Very Weak
Better hope it's a sprint
New ‘Marathon’ Sales, Playercount Reports Are Close To Reality
New third-party estimates are in for Marathon sales and playercounts, and they are very close to the actual numbers inside Bungie.
Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox
Alinea Analytics estimates show that Marathon has generated gross revenues of $55M via 1.2M copies sold on Steam, PS5, and Xbox: Looking at the split between Steam, PS5, and Xbox, Steam is clearly the main platform for Marathon, accounting for a little under 70% of the audience (800K copies sold). Meanwhile, PS5 takes about 19% (217K) and Xbox (including console, PC, and cloud) accounts for a bit over 11% or 133K. Marathon is technically a first-party Sony title, so seeing the home console struggle to break 20% of the volume is a notable data point for the ongoing platform-agnostic debate. PlayStation Studios online games will almost certainly continue being multiplatform (despite Sony reportedly pulling back on PC releases). Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe As for Marathon, the consensus among hardcore players who pushed through the awkward onboarding phase – myself included – is that it’s fantastic. The gunplay, aesthetic, and presentation are among the best in the shooter genre. A great game doesn’t always equal an immediate hit, though, as shown by our estimates. Things are looking lukewarm right now. But this might be one of those marathon-not-a-sprint situations. Had to, didn’t I? Why wasn’t Marathon a hit on the same level as Arc Raiders? One topic that came up in a lot of conversations at GDC this year was why Marathon hasn’t hit the same stratosphere as Arc Raiders. On paper, they’re both extraction shooters, and Marathon has the Bungie pedigree – the house that built the gold standard for gunplay in Halo and Destiny. Marathon’s neon-futuristic aesthetic also distinguishes itself from the gritty realism of Tarkov or the post-apocalyptic hope of ARC Raiders. But vibes can only get you so far for first impressions if the onboarding feels like a brick wall. Marathon is a sweaty PvP-focused experience with a first-time user experience and UI that I can only describe as dreadful. Players are dropped into a complex ecosystem where the UI, though visually striking, is functionally uninformative, forcing users to manually hover over nondescript, identical icons just to identify basic gear or weapon mods. This lack of clarity is compounded by punishing mechanics like a severe heat gauge for movement and a scarcity of vital resources, all without a clear tutorial or a low-stakes mode to learn the ropes. Most people – even top streamers and veteran shooter players – have no idea what’s going on in Marathon at first. Arc is on the complete other end of the spectrum. As we covered here and here, Arc Raiders offers a more collaborative, approachable loop where players often work together toward shared goals. And the objectives are instantly clear. To many players, this contrast only emphasised Marathon’s issues, especially during the testing period. Players understand the Arc Raiders loop within 30 minutes, while Marathon acts as a massive filter, chewing up newcomers and spitting them out before they can experience the depth of Bungie’s signature gunplay. What I’m getting at here is that the poor first-time user experience of Marathon’s Server Slam likely stifled launch sales, while the opposite was true for Arc. Let’s look at the pre-launch copies sold for each game during their respective Server Slams (launch-aligned) : Looking at the trajectory: Arc Raiders saw a massive 80% jump in copies sold during its three-day Server Slam (day -13 to -11). Players jumped in, realised the water was fine, and immediately opened their wallets. Marathon, meanwhile, saw a 49% increase in the four days following its Slam (Day -7 to -3). At the time of each game’s respective launch, Arc Raiders had nearly double the Steam footprint of Marathon – and word of mouth only continued to grow. Bungie could have had more time to fix the onboarding process had the beta happened earlier. But Marathon launched three days after the beta finished. These factors limited the launch sales quite a bit, I reckon. Marathon has found a niche audience, though Despite the friction-heavy start, the data suggests that those who survived Marathon’s onboarding are loving life. We’ve been tracking cross-platform DAUs, and while there’s the expected post-launch leakage, many players are sticking with it. After peaking at 478K total DAUs on its first Saturday, Marathon has settled into a respectable rhythm, holding 345K DAUs as of yesterday and averaging 380K DAUs across the weekend. Steam continues to do the heavy lifting here, consistently accounting for the lion’s share of the daily players. Players have been putting in the hours, too: On Steam, Marathon’s average playtime has climbed to 27.8 hours, significantly outpacing the console averages on PS5 (16.5h) and Xbox (17.3h). Even more telling than the averages: 22% of the Steam audience has surged past the 50-hour mark, and nearly 7% have already logged over 100 hours. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe This data suggests that once the Bungie magic clicks, it hooks players deeper than the average extraction shooter. There’s also started to be a shift in the game’s discourse. Marathon launched as one of those games that’s cool to hate. But as Marathon’s 100-hour club grows, we’re seeing conversations around its mechanical merit outweigh the negativity. Several high-profile creators, who were initially vocal critics, have spent the last week coming around on the mechanical depth of the endgame. It’s a subtle but positive signal; the hate train is losing steam, and a new narrative about the game is emerging. Bungie faithfuls unite Another interesting metric in Marathon’s first few weeks is who, exactly, is playing. Bungie leans heavily on its prestige as the “makers of Halo and Destiny,” in its marketing, and that message has clearly hit the mark. On Steam, the gravity (hammer) of Bungie’s previous work is unavoidable. A staggering 78.2% of Marathon players also played Destiny 2. The trend carries across other platforms, with 74.2% of PS5 players and 82.7% of Xbox players also having played Destiny 2. The Halo legacy lives on, it seems. More on that in a bit. While Destiny 2 went free to play, these numbers still represent a high-intent migration of a fanbase that trusts Bungie’s specific brand of kinetic gunplay and cryptic world-building. The Xbox data adds another layer of legacy. About 85.7% of Marathon players on Xbox have played Halo Infinite, while over half of the Steam audience has spent time in Halo Infinite and 36.1% in the Master Chief Collection (a paid collection of the old Bungie-made legacy games). Interestingly, we see a 55.9% overlap with ARC Raiders on Steam. Overlap is even higher there on PlayStation (60.5%) and Xbox (66.5%). And there’s also significant crossover with Helldivers 2 on all platforms, too. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe Bungie has found some of its fans with Marathon, and the challenge now is keeping this engaged in a high-stakes PvP environment when they’ve spent the last decade primarily enjoying the power fantasies of PvE. On that note… Go the full 26 miles? Or cut and run? Time for some could’ve, should’ve, would’ve. These things would have improved Marathon’s performance at launch: A more robust onboarding process, perhaps in the form of a short single-player/PvE campaign. We know Bungie fans love this stuff. A traditional arena-based mode akin to Destiny’s Crucible could have been a bridge for the cautious players who’d have been otherwise deterred by the Server Slam. It’s also a great palate cleanser after getting merked. Introducing a dedicated PvE environment would have similarly diversified the conversation and lowered the barrier for the Bungie faithful who found the pure PvP extraction loop too abrasive. PvE is safer than PvP these days. There’s an argument that a thin PvE mode would have just felt like a budget Destiny, potentially hurting the brand more. But given how dire the FTUE is, I think it would have been a net positive. Any kind of tutorialised loop that demystifies the stakes, really. While there is merit in a studio sticking firmly to a singular creative vision, and going all in on the hardcore extraction loop. Less forgiving is the technical reality is that the user interface and first-time user experience (FTUE) were not at a commercial standard for launch. Subscribe for free to get the most accurate games estimates in your inbox twice a week 🫶 Subscribe In a landscape where player time is oversaturated and the most contested currency, a flawed FTUE is a critical failure point. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as Marathon has an incredible, unique gameplay loop, suggesting that financial success is still attainable if Bungie can pivot effectively. Bungie and PlayStation now face a difficult strategic crossroads, though – one within a challenging games market. They could: Double down on Marathon with a long-term Rainbow Six Siege- or No Man’s Sky-style recovery plan, which is something I heard Last Stand Media’s Chris Maldonado mention last week. While this could be a sunk-cost fallacy in action, it could eventually yield the audience the game’s mechanical depth deserves. Shift focus toward the inevitable Destiny 3 or another project, mitigating the escalating opportunity cost and cutting their losses, so to speak. Doing both is an expensive proposition, given the high overhead and burn rate of operating out of Bellevue, Washington. With Sony recently demonstrating a lower threshold for underperforming studios and projects, the margin for error has vanished. Whatever happens, the next six months will determine whether Marathon becomes a cornerstone of Sony’s live-service portfolio or a cautionary tale of vision exceeding accessibility. I’m hoping it’s the former, because Marathon rocks. As always, hit subscribe to get updates on Marathon and other relevant games. Subscribe Want to get your hands on our data for yourself – for free? We’re offering a free trial of our platform for games companies. Send us a message here, or reply to this email, and we’ll set you up. The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Pop-up bar dedicated to women's sports now open in Boston
261 at Para Maria is named for the bib number worn by the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon.
Nets' struggles continue after blowout loss to Trail Blazers
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine three-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night, the Trail Blazers’ largest margin of victory this season.
Syracuse finalizing Gerry McNamara hire: Siena coach helped lead Orange to 2003 national championship
McNamara just finished guiding Siena to the NCAA Tournament, where it almost upset No. 1 Duke
Syracuse reportedly targeting former player Gerry McNamara as its next men's basketball coach
Mt. Vernon withstands 'nightmare' scenario, punches ticket to state finals
Luke Ertel was on the bench with four fouls as Mt. Vernon's lead slipped. He returned to help Marauders punch ticket to state.
MAGA says the SAVE America Act is crucial. A new poll shows Americans don’t agree
To hear some prominent MAGA voices tell it, the marathon Senate debate over the “SAVE America Act” is an existential one for the Republican Party. But the urgency to pass the legislation is not felt by Americans more widely.
Thousands of runners gear up for half marathon
Road closures will be in place for town's half marathon, with thousands expected to line the route.
Bungie Reveals All Details of Marathon's First Raid, Cryo Archive; Goes Live on March 20 and Weekends Only
Here's everything you need to know about Marathon's Cryo Archive raid that goes live on March 20, which will only be available on weekends.
Marathon Players Are About To Solve Its Weeks-Long ARG
Alternate reality games are kind of Bungie's thing.
The race for a safe Democratic House seat offers clues about the party’s future
It’s Primary Day in Illinois, where 15 Democrats, spanning three generations, are vying to succeed longtime Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky in the state's 9th Congressional District. We discuss what the race tells us about the future of the Democratic Party.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Senate kicks off marathon debate over Trump’s voter ID bill
The Senate has kicked off extended debate on the “SAVE America Act” — one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities.
Why Are People Hating ‘Marathon’ As A Sport?
Marathon has been the target of a relentless hate campaign for months now, which is amplifying after launch. But why?
Inside our swing voter project (Politics+)
Swing voters will play a pivotal role in this year's midterms, and we wanted to hear directly from them. So NPR has partnered with Engagious (a messaging group led by Rich Thau) and Sago (a market research firm) to run focus groups — once a month in a different swing state. How do these focus groups work? And what have we learned from them so far? In today's bonus episode, Mara Liasson and Ashley Lopez pull back the curtain on the project. To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
‘ARC Raiders’ Head Praises ‘Unusual’ Marathon Turnaround
ARC Raiders and Marathon may be genre rivals, but the boss of Embark has kind words for Bungie and their turnaround sparked by implementing feedback quickly.
Hubble’s Messier Marathon 2026
New images released every day between March 14 to 21 for Hubble's Messier Marathon 2026.
The delicate, ever-changing dance between politics and religion
The dance, really a marathon that brings to mind the classic movie “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?”, has been going on as long as there have been governments and organized religion. That is to say that this delicate tango has been with us since time immemorial. In ancient times, the state and the state religion […]
Scientists Warn: Earthquakes Are Migrating Toward Istanbul Along the Marmara Fault
Researchers analyzing two decades of seismic data have uncovered a striking eastward migration of earthquakes along the Main Marmara Fault.
These swing voters don’t like or understand the reason for the war in Iran
NPR reporters observed focus groups of 12 swing voters from Michigan. We discuss their thoughts on the war in Iran and what they wish President Trump would focus on.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Washington passes "millionaires tax" despite concerns of wealth flight
Following a 24-hour marathon session, Washington lawmakers passed a 9.9% tax on high earners. Gov. Bob Ferguson calls it "historic progress" for working families.
WNBA CBA live update: Negotiations yield salary cap movement, no deal yet
The WNBA and its player union held another marathon meeting on Wednesday to talk through CBA obstacles. Here's what we know.
With its fluorescent characters and ASCII text, Marathon is a masterclass in 90s nostalgia
The revival of this 90s favourite is a retro-futuristic fever dream that is first incomprehensible, then thrillingly evocative. Plus, Donald Glover’s Yoshi debut
The WNBA and players' union log 12-hour marathon talks to avoid delaying start of the season
Both sides described talks as constructive, though revenue sharing continues to be the central sticking point.
One of Marathon's best tricks? It dodges the "Blorko" problem that doomed Concord and Highguard
To many shooters - from Concord to Highguard - have fallen into the trap of needing you to care about unfamiliar characters. Bungie's Marathon dodges it deftly.
Gerry McNamara’s Siena basketball team clinches NCAA Tournament berth
The Saints beat top-seeded Merrimack 64-54 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Championship game on Tuesday night.
Top 10 things to do St. Patrick's Day warmup weekend
From the St. Patrick's Day parade to a Heart Mini-Marathon, here are 10 things to do in Cincinnati this weekend.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to India
As part of the rollout, Gemini will support languages including Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, and Tamil.
Live Results: Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election
With top candidates including Republicans Clay Fuller and Colton Moore and Democrat Shawn Harris, this round of voting could be only the first step in an elections marathon in northwest Georgia.
Poll: Most Americans oppose war in Iran, but most Republicans support it
A majority of Americans oppose the United States' military action in Iran, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. However, that opposition breaks down along party lines, with a majority of Republicans saying they support the war. We discuss whether the lack of public support could alter President Trump's next steps and how the war could affect this year's midterm elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Who won the 2026 LA Marathon? Full results
Nathan Martin hawked down Michael Kamau down the final stretch, overtaking him just steps ahead of the finish line. See the full results from the LA Marathon.
Jacob Kiplimo breaks half marathon world record by 10 seconds
Kiplimo also won the 2025 Chicago Marathon.
Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart Push for Marathon CBA Session
The WNBA stars want to “iron it out” and “really get it done.”
‘Marathon’ Reveals First Buffs, Addresses Bad Microtransactions
Bungie is about to patch Marathon and buff some things, and it's also changing up some microtransactions to be less annoying.
Bungie Responds Quickly to Marathon Microtransactions Backlash, First Patch Will Make the Game Slightly Easier
Bungie has revealed plans to change Marathon in some key ways just a few days after launch, outlining early patch notes for an update due out next week.
Justice Department releases missing Epstein files related to Trump
It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss Kristi Noem getting fired from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security and the new release of missing Epstein files related to President Trump. Note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, political reporter Stephen Fowler and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Slay the Spire 2's launch has been so incredibly successful, the studio had to apologise for a joke about Marathon that now "seems a bit meaner than it was intended"
Game developer behind Slay the Spire 2 has assured people that their congratulations message to the Marathon team wasn't meant to read as mean.
Slay the Spire 2 Dev Never Thought It Would Actually Pass Marathon in Steam Concurrents, Says Congratulations Post ‘Seems a Bit Meaner Than Intended’
Some might have thought Bungie’s Marathon was going to be the big launch on Steam this week, but it turns out Slay the Spire 2 has quadrupled Bungie's extraction shooter in terms of concurrent player numbers on Valve's PC gaming platform.
Bungie ask Marathon critics to delay "full reviews" till the release of an endgame zone, and I am wistfully reminded of Vault of Glass
Bungie suggest that Marathon reviewers "hold your full review and impressions until you play Cryo Archive, Marathon's pinnacle endgame zone and experience".
Reps. Finstad, Craig spar over farm bill politics in marathon House Agriculture committee
Rep. Brad Finstad, R-1st, accused Rep. Angie Craig, D-2nd, of playing politics with farm policy because she is seeking higher office.
Bungie asks sites to delay Marathon reviews, with release date Steam player count below 100K
Gamers may have to form their own opinions about whether Marathon was worth the wait. Although not mandatory, Bungie has asked websites to postpone reviews, leaving Metacritic blank. Naysayers think the unremarkable Marathon Steam player count reflects a lack of confidence in the shooter.
7 Things You Absolutely Shouldn't Do In Marathon
Stop doing Rook runs. Slow down. Quit shooting everything.
Why is the U.S. at war with Iran?
In less than a week, the Trump administration’s justifications for the war in Iran have already changed several times, as have the administration’s goals for what it wants to accomplish. We discuss both, plus what could come next.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national security correspondent Greg Myre, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
7 Tips On How Not To Die In ‘Marathon’
Marathon is an extraction shooter, a genre that will have you die a lot by its very nature. But here's how to survive as best as you can.
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries
The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate races are starting to take shape. We discuss key takeaways from primary contests in North Carolina and Texas.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
See the entertainment lineup along the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon course
More than 26,000 participants will compete in the sold-out 2026 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon this Sunday along a course lined with lively entertainment. The marathon starts at 7 a.m. from Dodger Stadium. The finish line is at Santa Monica Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars in Century City. The 26.2-mile course goes through some of LA’s most recognizable neighborhoods and landmarks, including Elysian…
Gossip: Man Utd keen on Guimaraes as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United want Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, 28, to replace Casemiro this summer - with the 34-year-old midfielder endorsing his Brazil team-mate. AS) Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac has been added to the shortlist for the next manager at Old Trafford. Football Insider) Finally, Barcelona are ready to pay United the fee they want to turn Marcus Rashford's loan move into a permanent one.
Marathon dev Bungie responds to Server Slam feedback, particularly around UI, PC performance, and more
Bungie is continuing to respond to your feedback during Marathon's Server Slam event, paying particular attention to yo…
Xbox gets over 35 new games next week
A whopping 36 new games, including Marathon, Planet of Lana II, and Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, launch for Xbox next week.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode ) March 1, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, Surprise city councilman Johnny Melton expresses his concern that the federal government won’t talk to the city about a proposed ICE detention facility. Then, consultants Marcus Dell’Artino and Roy Herrera talk about the marathon State of the Union speech and break down the flurry of bills heard in the legislature this week.
Roundup: Here's What The First Reviews / Impressions Say About The Marathon Server Slam
What do you think of it?
Marathon Server Slam stirs Steam with 150,000 concurrent players day one, and that's not counting console participation
Marathon's Server Slam has started, and is already off to a great start on Steam in terms of players.