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Trump: No Iranian leaders left to talk to, says war going ‘extremely well’

US President Donald Trump said that Iranian leaders are “all gone” and that the White House has “nobody left to talk to.

Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It, Either

Nvidia’s new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it, either, but it could be “the default” in a few years.

Hollywood Remembers Chuck Norris: Tributes From Fellow Action Stars Arnold Schwarzengger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren & More

UPDATED with more reactions: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren and Stephen King are among those paying tribute to Chuck Norris, the…

An automated moderation error left Tumblr users panicked

Tumblr users were left scrambling on Wednesday after dozens of accounts were banned in the same afternoon by an automated system. Numerous users contacted The Verge about the…

‘The Bachelorette’ Cast: Meet Taylor Frankie Paul’s 22 Men — Who Might Never Air

The dating reality series was originally set to premiere Sunday with 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star as its lead. ABC has since pulled the show — see photos and bios of…

Men's tournament: How to bet the Duke, Michigan St. games and more Saturday

As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the second round, plus a pick for the new Eliminator game.

Scarlets sweep aside Zebre with bonus-point win

Scarlets come out on top of the United Rugby Championship basement battle, running in six tries against a lacklustre Zebre.

Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

Military movements indicate Trump is considering Iran ground operation

The US is moving military assets to the Middle East that are key to providing support for ground troop operations.

EU loan for Ukraine war effort blocked

Hungary is blocking the European Union from providing Ukraine with a loan to help its war effort.

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Cheered By Wall Street And Local TV Rivals: Are More Mega-Deals On The Way?

Wall Street is upbeat about the impact of Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of local TV rival Tegna, mainly because it could trigger another wave of consolidation.…

Iranians celebrate Persian New Year in first wartime Nowruz in decades

Residents of Tehran exchange new year's wishes as US and Israeli attacks continue through the spring equinox.

Men's March Madness Friday takeaways: How Kentucky, Virginia, Arizona won

We're tracking how every first-round game is won -- and keys to each winner's chances of advancing again.

Oscar Winning ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ Director David Borenstein Lines Up Next Project With PBS, Reunites With Danish Team for ‘Living in Our Heads’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Earlier this week, American director David Borenstein was supposed to pitch his next project at CPH:DOX’s prestigious Forum platform. He had to pull out at the last minute,…

Cuba ‘categorically’ rejects prospect of removing Diaz-Canel in US talks

Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio says he is open to US trade talks but refused to entertain a leadership shake-up.

Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16

Pinterest’s chief compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, saying children need similar protections.

RFK may replace entire panel of CDC vaccine advisors again, ally lets slip

Robert Malone made the claim, then retracted it, as HHS denied it.

Project Hail Mary is in theaters—but do the linguistics work?

Ars speaks with a linguist about the ease with which Grace and Rocky communicate.

The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather

Massive Western heat wave, potential El Niño raise concerns about unpredictable, extreme weather.

Women's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round

We're following all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely

In 2015, Microsoft decided that you shouldn't be in control of updating your PC anymore. At first, it seemed like a good idea to keep malware at bay - but soon, users discovered…

A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries

Nintendo plans to release a Switch 2 revision in the European Union that will let users replace their own batteries, Nikkei reports. The current version of the Switch 2 has a…

Chuck Norris Was the Ultimate Meme of the 2000s

Norris, who died at 86 on Friday, inspired one of the most famous meme trends of a generation with "Chuck Norris Facts," which played on the actor's ultra-manly persona.

Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US

A former Supreme Court justice, Celso Gamboa was accused by the US of using government connections to traffic cocaine.

Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.

Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event

The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.

'They're not even close': Why a Giannis trade might be even more complicated this summer

As the Giannis trade watch enters another offseason, a rare ownership structure and financial turmoil have left opposing teams wondering: Who's in charge here?

GB's Azu cruises into World Indoors 60m semi-final

Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu qualifies for Friday evening's 60m semi-finals at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland.

Best Buy Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off

Find the latest Best Buy promo codes and offers, including 10% back in rewards for new cardmembers and free 2-day shipping with My Best Buy Plus, here at WIRED.

'They're absolutely equal' - rare triple qualification in 60m semi-final

Belgium's Simon Verherstraeten and the Netherlands' Taymir Burnet finish with the exact same time of 6.56 seconds during the first heat of the men's 60m semi-finals, meaning they…

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin enters the space data center game

"Project Sunrise" would include more than 50,000 satellites performing high-energy compute on orbit.

Jeff Bezos reportedly wants $100 billion to buy and transform old manufacturing firms with AI

The Amazon magnate has a new project centered around acquiring industrial firms and revamping them with AI technology.

Major SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine, even more third-party hardware

Both AMD- and Intel-based hardware is getting better support in SteamOS 3.8.

Ryan Gosling Teases “Discussions” With Marvel About ‘Ghost Rider’ Role: “Complicated Situation”

As he heads to a galaxy far, far away for his Star Wars franchise debut, Ryan Gosling has his sights set on the MCU next. The 3x Oscar nominee recently teased that he’s had…

Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein

Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.

I didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princess

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Liverpool 'disgusted' by racist abuse towards Konate

Liverpool say they are "appalled and disgusted" by racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate on social media.

These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip

E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They're now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay's Classic…

This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off

Bose might be known for its noise-canceling headphones, but the brand’s soundbars are pretty solid too.

Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada

A judge ordered Kalshi to immediately halt sports and election contracts in the state, intensifying a growing regulatory battle over prediction markets.

2026 NCAA wrestling championships: Schedule, how to watch

It's time for the 2026 NCAA wrestling championships! This year crowned the first women's tournament champion. Check out how to watch now.

Brian Michael Bendis Superhero Crime Comic ‘Powers’ Getting Adult Animation Treatment from Netflix, Dark Horse (Entertainment)

Bendis and co-creator Michael Avon Oeming are participating in the show's development.

England blow as GK Brown ruled out of Glasgow 2026

Jaz Brown could have played a key role for England's Roses at Glasgow 2026, but a serious Achilles injury has scuppered the goal keeper's hopes.

Women's tournament: UConn the odds-on title favorite as tourney tips off

Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.

'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate

British sprinter Amy Hunt on inspiring female athletes to get university degrees as she prepares to compete at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Judge Tosses Out Pete Hegseth’s Press Restrictions That Led To Exodus Of Journalists From Pentagon

The Pentagon’s new restrictions on press access violate the First and Fifth Amendment, a federal judge ruled on Friday, delivering a victory to media outlets that left the…

How Chuck Norris Facts gave birth to the modern meme

Chuck Norris was a karate legend, then an action star, and then ... memes. So many memes.

‘Whispers in May,’ ‘Just Look Up,’ ‘Amazomania’ Among CPH:DOX Winners

'The Secret Reading Club of Kabul' and 'The Phantom Pain of Rojava' are also among the honorees of the 23rd edition of the Copenhagen documentary festival.

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Bring ‘The Drama,’ ‘Project Hail Mary’ Hits NYC and This Week’s Best Events

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

Five first-half tries help St Helens past Toulouse

St Helens put in a dominant first-half performance to earn a Super League win away at Toulouse.