Take‑Two Interactive chief executive Strauss Zelnick said on Tuesday that the company remains confident in its long‑term strategy despite the announced postponement of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. He emphasized that Grand Theft Auto V and its online component continue to generate substantial revenue more than
Major U.S. airlines announced the cancellation of several hundred flights on Friday after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed operational reductions tied to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The cuts, which affect air traffic control staffing and certain safety oversight functions, prompted carriers to trim schedules in order to
WhatsApp announced a new feature that allows users to send messages to contacts on other messaging platforms, expanding the app’s interoperability after a series of incremental updates aimed at maintaining its position as a widely used secure communication tool. The rollout, which began this week on Android devices, lets
Scientists have recorded the first confirmed birth of a wild orca calf, marking a milestone in marine biology research. The observation took place off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, where a pod of resident killer whales was monitored by a team of researchers using a combination of aerial drones
A multinational team of astronomers announced the detection of the most powerful and distant flare ever recorded from a supermassive black hole. Nicknamed “Superman,” the outburst originated in a galaxy roughly 10 billion light‑years away and briefly radiated an energy output comparable to the combined light of 10 trillion
Multiple personnel at Joint Base Andrews, the Maryland installation that serves as the home base for the aircraft used by the U.S. president, reported illness after opening a package that was later described as suspicious. The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, prompted an immediate response from base emergency
Florida’s men’s basketball team made history on Thursday night when 19‑year‑old center Olivier Rioux, standing at 7 feet 9 inches, became the tallest player ever to appear in an NCAA Division I game. Coach Todd Golden, who had faced intense fan pressure during the first half,
At the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the taping of the television special “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” gave a limited audience a behind‑the‑curtain view of the long‑running Broadway hit. The event, recorded over a single evening, was designed to showcase not only the signature performances but also
Hundreds of river dolphins began washing ashore on the banks of Lake Tefe in Brazil’s Amazonas state earlier this month, prompting concern among local residents and authorities. The mass die‑off, reported by regional news outlets, involved dozens of carcasses found each day over a period of several weeks,
A new epidemiological study published this week suggests that regular alcohol intake may significantly increase the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage, a type of brain bleed that can lead to permanent disability or death. The research, which analyzed health records of more than 200,000 adults over a ten‑year period,
The death toll from a powerful typhoon that swept across the central Philippines has risen to nearly 200, authorities said on Friday. The storm, which made landfall earlier this week, battered low‑lying communities with torrential rain and strong winds, flooding streets and triggering landslides that trapped residents in remote
New research examining a widely used over‑the‑counter sleep aid has raised concerns among health experts about its potential long‑term impact on cardiovascular health. The study, which analyzed medical records of adults diagnosed with chronic insomnia, identified a statistically significant association between regular use of the supplement and