Here’s what to know about the Jones Act, a century-old shipping law Trump is waiving to shield Americans from surging oil prices
The Trump administration has revealed intentions to suspend the Jones Act for a period of 60 days. This move aims to alleviate the disruptions caused by the Iran conflict by facilitating smoother transportation of goods to American ports. Various studies suggest that lifting the act could potentially lower gas prices, although some experts are skeptical […]
Oil tumbles and stocks soar on US plan to end the Iran war
During the latest trading session, US stocks closed higher while oil prices experienced a decrease. Oil prices fell below $100 per barrel at one point but managed to climb back up above that significant mark. The positive momentum in the stock market was tempered after news emerged that Iran had turned down a proposed agreement. […]
Hunting Nazis Makes For Very Satisfying Detective Work In The Ratline
Journey back to the 1970s in pursuit of the Nazi war criminals who escaped Europe. Owlskip Games, led by former ZA/UM developer Tim Sheinman, has a history of creating investigative games such as *Family*, *Rivals*, and *Riley & Rochelle*. These titles required players to explore various sources like documents, music archives, and personal items to […]
AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
AI-generated videos are being used in the political landscape of Hungary as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán seeks reelection for another term. A video circulated online depicting the apparent execution of a Hungarian soldier shocked viewers due to its disturbing content. Released on social media by Orbán’s Fidesz party ahead of the crucial elections, the fake […]
A Hacker Accidentally Broke Into the FBI’s Epstein Files
The conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran has been ongoing for a fortnight now, with bombs continuing to rain down. However, Iran’s missiles have largely been unsuccessful in hitting their intended targets. WIRED’s team stationed in the Middle East provided a detailed account of how countries in the Gulf region are intercepting […]
Replicating a Nuclear Event Detector For Fun and Probably Not Profit
Last year, an article was published about the BhangmeterV2, a nuclear war monitor connected to the internet. This device featured the HSN-1000 nuclear event detector from the Cold War era at its core. Its primary function was to alert all devices on the network about an imminent EMP attack, giving them time to power down […]
The KPop Demon Hunters Stan War Comes To McDonald’s
/ The fast food establishment is introducing special menu items inspired by Huntr/x and the Saja Boys. Regrettably, the McDonald’s collaboration with *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* will soon be overshadowed by a new partnership with *KPop Demon Hunters* launching on March 31. This collaboration is based on the storyline of two rival pop groups […]
Alan Wake 2 Studio Is Keeping Its Multiplayer Game Alive Even Though Only 38 People Are Playing It On Steam Right Now
If a dead game resists fading away, what fate awaits it? Why did *Hotel Barcelona* initially incorporate genAI? Meanwhile, *MindsEye* is poised for a comeback soon. This is the most recent installment of Morning Checkpoint, a daily compilation by *Kotaku* featuring gaming news, rumors, and cultural updates. I stayed up past my bedtime playing *Marathon* […]
Iran Threatens to Start Attacking Major US Tech Firms on April 1
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning on Tuesday that it intends to launch attacks on more than a dozen American companies in the Middle East starting on Wednesday. This action is in response to the killing of Iranian citizens during the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. The targeted companies, including […]