Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39

Trachtenberg, 39, found fame in television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later Gossip Girl.

Source: BBC

This compact smart heater can easily warm up your living room without breaking the bank

The Dreo Smart Wall Heater is efficient and affordable, and has been keeping my family warm without taking up too much space.

Source: ZDNet

Ministers and Labour MPs raise concerns over overseas aid cut decision

Ed Miliband thought to have expressed unease at cabinet meeting while MPs across party have condemned idea

Cabinet ministers including Ed Miliband have raised concerns over Keir Starmer’s decision to …

Source: The Guardian

What's new in Ubuntu 24.04.2? Kernel 6.11, better graphics, and more

The latest point release of the LTS version of Ubuntu has been released with a new kernel and plenty of other improvements.

Source: ZDNet

For Women's History Month, NPR wants to know who has made an impact in your life

Is there a woman who has impacted your life in a profound way? NPR wants to hear your story.

Source: NPR

Fresh leaks suggest Half-Life 3 development may be nearing completion

Datamined engine updates suggest long-awaited sequel is in "polish and optimization" phase.

Source: Ars Technica

Viral photo makes ‘Puppy Mountain’ in China an instant sensation

Guo Qingshan’s image of a cliff on the edge of the Yangtze River in Hubei province has been viewed millions of times

A cliff on the edge of the Yangtze …

Source: The Guardian

Ukraine agrees to rare mineral deal with US for security guarantees

Ukraine has confirmed that its government will authorize a deal with the United States that they say would share revenue from some of Ukraine’s key mineral resources with the U.S. …

Source: NBC News

Instacart suffers steepest drop on record after disappointing revenue, lackluster forecast

Instacart shares plummeted 12%, their worst day on record, after missing on revenue and issuing lackluster guidance.

Source: CNBC

Costco chairman on why the popular wholesale chain sells diamonds, gold bars and sports cars: 'Affluent people love a good deal'

The wholesale chain's focus on value appeals to more than just budget-conscious shoppers.

Source: CNBC

Republican budget blueprint to fund Trump’s agenda narrowly passes House

Vote passes 217-215 in win for president as Democrats assail proposal over planned cuts to social safety-net programs

Republicans unified behind a budget blueprint on Tuesday evening, just barely scraping …

Source: The Guardian

Trump's social media video garners pushback from Arabs and Muslims in U.S. and Gaza

In a seemingly AI-generated video that the president posted on social media, images of destruction due to the war in Gaza are transformed into a glitzy resort called "TRUMP GAZA."

Source: NPR