Pokémon Wind and Waves unveiled as 10th generation launches in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2

SUMMARY  TOKYO — The Pokémon Company on Thursday revealed Pokémon Wind and Waves, the 10th generation of its flagship role playing franchise, scheduled for release in 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2.  The dual titles introduce a new island region, underwater gameplay and three original starter Pokémon, marking three decades since the series’ 1996 debut. … Read more

Pokémon Red and Green Starters Still Shape Player Identity 30 Years Later

SUMMARY  TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2026 — Three decades after the release of Pokémon Red and Green, the original starter Pokémon Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle continue to influence how players engage with the franchise, according to scholars, industry analysts and long time fans reflecting on the cultural impact of the landmark video games. First launched in … Read more

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates as Air Strikes Hit Kabul, Kandahar

SUMMARY  ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan launched air strikes on Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, as well as Kandahar and Paktia early Friday, targeting Taliban military installations and declaring what officials described as “open war” after a series of cross-border attacks and deadly bombings inside Pakistan. The escalation in the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict follows coordinated Afghan cross border operations … Read more

Netflix exits Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war after Paramount raises offer

SUMMARY  LOS ANGELES, — Netflix said Thursday it has withdrawn from talks to acquire key assets of Warner Bros. Discovery after declining to match a higher bid from Paramount, ending a closely watched bidding war that could have reshaped the global streaming and film industries. The decision closes weeks of negotiations over premium entertainment assets … Read more

Jets Trade Jermaine Johnson II to Titans for T’Vondre Sweat

SUMMARY  The Jets will acquire T’Vondre Sweat, a 6-foot-4, 366-pound interior defender, to strengthen their run defense. The Titans reunite with Johnson, who previously played under head coach Robert Saleh in New York. The trade positions both teams for strategic roster adjustments, including the Jets’ potential use of their No. 2 overall draft pick. The … Read more

Vince McMahon crash video shows former WWE executive driving over 100 mph before Connecticut highway collision

Key points  WESTPORT, Connecticut — Newly released police video shows former Vince McMahon driving more than 100 mph before crashing his luxury sports car into another vehicle on a Connecticut highway last summer, according to state police records obtained through a public records request. Dashcam and body camera footage from the Connecticut State Police show … Read more

Stanley Tucci Hosts US Women’s Hockey Team in Milan as White House Invitation Declined

SUMMARY  MILAN — Days after winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the US women’s hockey team shared a private dinner with actor Stanley Tucci in Milan before formally declining an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend the State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts. The developments capped a high-profile week for the … Read more

US stock futures slip as Nvidia earnings steer AI trade, Wall Street eyes inflation data

SUMMARY  NEW YORK — US stock futures edged lower late Wednesday after chipmaker Nvidia reported quarterly results that investors viewed as a key test of the artificial intelligence trade driving markets in 2026. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1 percent, while contracts linked to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 dropped … Read more

Texas Rep. Al Green Removed From House During Trump State of the Union

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, was escorted from the House chamber Tuesday evening during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address after displaying a protest sign.  Green held a sign reading, “Black people aren’t apes,” apparently referencing a controversial social media post by Trump featuring former President Barack Obama … Read more

House Speaker Mike Johnson to Showcase George Washington’s Gavel at State of the Union

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the gavel used by George Washington during the laying of the US Capitol cornerstone as President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address Tuesday night, the US Capitol Historical Society said.  The display marks the first time the artifact will appear during the president’s … Read more