Today, I’m talking with Chris Cocks, CEO of Hasbro. You know, Hasbro — the toy and game company that makes some of the most iconic products in the world, from toy lines like Transformers and My Little Pony to board and tabletop games like Monopoly, […]
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Guinea’s Political Turmoil Escalates as Opposition Leader Calls for Direct Resistance Against Party Dissolution
Guinea Opposition Leader Urges ‘Direct Resistance’ After 40 Parties Dissolved Guinea’s political landscape is boiling over as opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo calls for direct resistance against President Mamady Doumbouya following the government’s dissolution of 40 political parties.[1][2][3] Speaking from exile, Diallo framed the move […]
Battlefield 6 teams hit with layoffs despite ‘biggest launch in franchise history’
Even a record-breaking launch can’t seem to save developers from layoffs. According to a report from IGN, the various teams behind Battlefield 6 have been hit with an unspecified number of layoffs; that includes staff at EA studios Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive, all […]
‘Cash Apples’ is giving away $500,000 to people who click on trees in a web browser
Want to make real money just by clicking on virtual trees? Starting today at 1PM PT / 4PM ET, residents of the United States can begin an online hunt for golden apples in a cutesy web game – collect enough of them, and Cash App […]
Rivian Unveils $45K R2 SUV to Challenge Tesla, Hyundai in Mass Market EV Race
TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 Gambit In the cutthroat world of electric vehicles, Rivian’s R2 emerges as a calculated gambit to crack the mass market. Slated for deliveries in the first half of 2026, this midsize SUV starts at around $45,000, blending affordability with Rivian’s signature […]
US-Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates: Submarine Strikes, Oil Disruptions, and Global Economic Turmoil – 3/9/2026, 8:29:25 AM
The dominant global news as of March 9, 2026, centers on the escalating war between the US, Israel, and Iran, marked by naval strikes, oil disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, surging energy prices, and mass evacuations of Americans from the Middle East. This conflict […]
Iran Conflict Escalates: Impact on Gulf States – March 9, 2026
As we find ourselves in the midst of another tumultuous period on the global stage, the ongoing conflict in Iran has gripped the attention of governments, analysts, and citizens worldwide. This conflict, now in its ninth day, is marked by Iranian missile and drone strikes […]
Singapore’s Dance Haven Mirrors Frosted Amid Safety Complaints, Sparking Debate on Public Space Use
Dancers Loved Practising in This Singapore Walkway. Then the Complaints Came In early 2026, the underground linkway at Bayfront MRT station transformed from a mundane pedestrian thoroughfare into a vibrant dance haven, complete with full-length mirrors—until complaints led to the mirrors being frosted over on […]
The uncomfortable truth about hybrid vehicles
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the EV struggle, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started […]
US-Israel-Iran Conflict Rages On: Airstrikes, Missile Attacks Escalate Global Tensions and Oil Prices Surge – 3/8/2026, 8:28:34 PM
The dominant world news as of March 8, 2026, centers on the escalating US-Israel-Iran war entering its second week (Operation Waring Lion, day nine), alongside ongoing Russian strikes in Ukraine and surging global oil prices. Fresh Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian oil infrastructure, fuel sites, military […]