Taiwan condemns China over unannounced live-fire naval drills

Exercises are latest sign of disruption as People’s Liberation Army expands operations

Source: Financial Times

Whether Trump’s foreign policy takes off or crashes, this analyst sees two ways to profit

President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is a lot less unpredictable than sometimes shocking headlines would suggest, this veteran analyst says.

Source: MarketWatch

WB axes Shadow of Mordor maker in setback for clever, sadly patented game system

Opinion: By playing it safe, WB makes it harder for other games to experiment.

Source: Ars Technica

7 useful AI features coming with Alexa Plus (and which Echo devices will support it)

Amazon's Devices and Services event unveiled the next evolution of Alexa, highlighting how its advanced AI will enhance and drive the company's most popular products.

Source: ZDNet

What if I'm missing a form? Attorneys answer tax questions from NPR's audience

We asked our listeners to send us their most befuddling questions about the 2025 tax season. What if you can't pay your tax bill? How good is online tax software? …

Source: NPR

'The great trainers robbery': Thieves steal nearly 2,000 pairs of Nike shoes

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, February 26: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a huge cut in foreign aid spending, while increasing the defence budget. Also, French newspaper Libération has an …

Source: France 24

Alexa Plus’ AI upgrades cost $19.99, but it’s all free with Prime

Amazon announced a new version of its smart assistant today. Alexa Plus comes with expanded capabilities, the company appeared to demonstrate, like finding concert tickets on your behalf or ordering …

Source: The Verge

Milan fashion week: it’s a family affair as Fendi celebrates centenary

Italian fashion label marks 100-year milestone with great-great-grandsons of founders Edoardo and Adele

The hot ticket of Milan fashion week was a family birthday party first, a catwalk collection second. …

Source: The Guardian

Action must replace anger as Germany grapples with US

The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz

Source: Financial Times

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

GM raises quarterly dividend, initiates $6 billion stock buyback

General Motors said Wednesday that it is raising its quarterly dividend and initiating a new $6 billion share repurchase program.

Source: CNBC

North Korea’s $1.5 billion crypto hack exposes bitcoin’s weakness

Crypto’s vulnerability to theft will keep bitcoin from widespread use

Source: MarketWatch