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Global Security Tensions Mount Over Iran, North Korea, and Washington
Report Says Bungie’s Marathon Cost Over $200 Million and Is Not Facing an Imminent Shutdown
A new report says Bungie’s Marathon budget is above $200 million, possibly even higher, while player numbers have dropped since launch. Despite that pressure, the game is not reportedly facing a Concord-style shutdown, and Bungie is said to be working on new content as Sony watches the numbers closely.
Trump says Iran has breached ceasefire terms in the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement after reports that Tehran is charging tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the arrangement called for the safe opening of the waterway, while Iranian authorities were also reported to have warned vessels they must seek approval or face attack.
Ceasefire or Not, the Middle East’s Realignment Is Not Over
Both sides have reasons to end the war, but they still do not share common ground. Even if a ceasefire happens, the region’s political reshuffling is not finished.
Tony Blair’s institute urges Miliband to approve North Sea drilling at Rosebank and Jackdaw
Tony Blair’s institute is calling on Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to approve drilling at Rosebank and Jackdaw, arguing that more North Sea production is needed for energy security and to reduce reliance on imports. The report says the UK should keep its Net Zero goal, but take a more pragmatic approach, while campaigners argue new drilling would distract from a faster shift to clean power.
Fastly and LaLiga Partner on New Anti-Piracy Tools for Live Sports Streaming
Fastly and LaLiga say they are working together on technical tools to fight illegal live sports streaming, especially for LaLiga matches. LaLiga estimates piracy costs its clubs about $700 million to $800 million a year, which is a brisk price tag for people stealing the product instead of buying it.
Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy Tie for First-Round Lead at the 2026 Masters
Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy each shot 67 in the opening round of the 2026 Masters on Thursday in Augusta, Georgia, to share the lead after 18 holes.
Trump Attacks Conservative Critics Over Iran and MAGA Support
President Donald Trump used a long social media post to lash out at several prominent conservative commentators who have criticized his position on Iran. He singled out Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, dismissed their influence, and said MAGA stands for strength and blocking Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
China's Wang Yi Visits North Korea During Missile Tests
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is visiting Pyongyang as North Korea continues missile tests. The timing is being read as a signal, though no further details are provided.
Scientists observe a key microbe interaction that may help explain how complex life evolved
Researchers studying microbial mats in Shark Bay, Western Australia, say they have directly observed an Asgard archaeon and a bacterium interacting through tiny nanotubes. The team says the finding, published in Current Biology, offers a clue to how the ancient partnership that may have given rise to complex cells could have worked. They also named the newly discovered microbe Nerearchaeum marumarumayae, using a Malgana-language term meaning “ancient home.”
Airlines Raise Checked-Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Rise
Major airlines are increasing checked-bag fees as fuel prices go up, adding another charge for travelers to keep track of. Here’s what it costs to check a bag now.
Pentagon Denies Threatening the Vatican in January Meeting With Holy See Diplomat
The Pentagon says its policy chief did not threaten the Vatican during a late January meeting with Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Holy See’s former diplomat to the United States. The denial comes as Pope Leo XIV has recently warned more strongly against the expanding use of military force.
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