Iran Responds to a Second Day of US Strikes by Firing at Gulf States and Jordan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S and Iran traded strikes for a second day, pushing the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war. The American attack, which lasted into Thursday morning in Iran, appeared more intense and wider than the day before, but Tehran released little information on the extent […]
Guadalajara Ramps up Security and Promises Safe World Cup After Cartel Violence Scare
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara as authorities try to reassure visitors and residents that security won’t be an issue in a city that was rocked by cartel violence earlier this year. Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco […]
Dark JRPGs To Play While Waiting For Persona 6
It’s fair to say that, even though it was officially announced last week, Persona 6 is still a ways away. Atlus has even said that the studio’s focus is currently on Persona 4 Revival, but an announcement trailer that provides both a color palette and a clear choice in tone shows that work has definitely […]
The American V16 That Was Too Expensive For The Depression
Looking back, you might guess that cars were still a rare luxury during the Great Depression. In truth, more than half of American families had access to an automobile by 1929, and we had nine cars on the road for every 10 households. The automotive revolution took place over the course of the 1920s. By […]
NASA Unveils 4 Astronauts to Fly on Artemis III Mission
They won’t be flying to the moon, but will be paving the way. NASA announced on Tuesday the four astronauts assigned to Artemis III, a mission targeting launch from Kennedy Space Center next year. “So you want to find out who the astronauts are?” Isaacman said jokingly before revealing the quartet during an event at […]
Xbox Game Pass Adds Super Cozy Day-One Open-World Game with Co-Op
Published Jun 9, 2026, 4:19 PM EDT A cozy day-one title reaches Xbox Game Pass alongside one other game, plus a surprise soulslike that’s returning to the service after 16 months. Credit: Dominik Bošnjak / Game Rant | Source images: Xbox, Cyberwave / Rokaplay, Metaroot Originally published by Game Rant Solarpunk is now available on Xbox Game […]
Massie Calls for New USS Liberty Investigation in Fiery House Speech
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) used a floor speech on the 59th anniversary of the USS Liberty attack to call for a new investigation into one of the most controversial incidents in modern U.S. naval history, arguing that surviving crew members deserve “closure” and “justice “while they are still alive.” Massie, speaking on the House floor […]
The Only 2026 Open-World Games That Are 10/10, No Notes (So Far)
Despite a seemingly quiet start to 2026 (at least, compared to what’s coming in September and October), this year has actually been a huge success for the gaming industry. There have been very few misses and a ton of hits, from indie successes to triple-A bangers, and the year isn’t even halfway done yet. Much […]
Trump Says Pilots Are Fine After US Helicopter Crashes near Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter crashed early Tuesday near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump said the two crew members aboard were not injured in the incident near the strategic waterway that Iran has effectively closed during the war. What caused the crash remains unclear in […]
3 Forgotten American V8 Wagons That Are Future Collectibles
The V8 engine may be an endangered species today, but for several decades these eight-cylinder powerplants were a symbol of American motoring. Large, noisy, and powerful, they embodied the idea of road-trip freedom, powering anything from sports cars to family haulers. The V8-powered wagon was formerly a common way to get around America from the […]