When Gail Bisson retired as a doctor, bird photography was at the top of her list. Since then, she has traveled the world photographing birds, building an impressive collection of international awards. Now Bisson has added another prestigious honor to that list. Her striking shot of a female Common Merganser flying over the water with a flatfish in her beak has won the Female Bird Prize in the…
Some of the most historic photographs of 9/11 are so powerful, they are written in America’s collective memory. One of those photographs came from photographer and New Yorker Gulnara Samoilova. But for as memorable as her photographs are – winning a World Press Photo…
China has already crossed its record car export number from last year, and we’re only 2/3 of the way through the year. It shows how China’s EV choices are leading the country to dominate manufacturing, while the rest of the world’s automaking nations simply stand by…
Volvo is pulling the EX40 from its US lineup, leaving the $60,000 EX60 as the brand’s most affordable EV, at least for now.
Volvo EX40 EV discontinued in the US after 2027
After it discontinued the EX30, its smallest, most affordable EV, earlier this year, Volvo is pulling yet another electric vehicle from its US lineup.
The EX40, which initially arrived in 2019 as the Volvo XC40 Recharge, will…
Nanrobot LS7+ review: This 70 mph electric scooter is absolutely insane
September 12, 2026
There are electric scooters, there are fast electric scooters, and then there are machines like the Nanrobot LS7+ that make you wonder whether we’ve stretched the definition of “scooter” about as far as it can possibly go.
The LS7+ is an absolute monster. It packs a…
Saudi crown prince sought US military help with Houthis, sources say
September 12, 2026
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sought assistance from U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday to help fight Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the Houthis stepped up their threat to the Red Sea.
Trump held at least…
German military eyes cruise missiles from Covenant, a surprise vendor setting up shop
September 12, 2026
VIENNA — The German military is in talks with Covenant, a U.S.-Israeli, venture capital-backed startup, over its Anthem cruise missile, the country’s defense ministry said on Friday.
The weapon could presumably help close a gap quickly in Berlin’s long-range strike arsenal, meant to deter Russian aggression. That weapons portfolio is considered shaky, as a new version of the go-to…
India puts domestic industry at heart of new military equipment orders
September 12, 2026
NEW DELHI — India will source nearly all of $11.6 billion worth of recently approved military hardware from domestic manufacturers, underscoring New Delhi’s push to reduce dependence on foreign arms suppliers as it modernizes its armed forces.
The Defense Acquisition…
Marvel's Wolverine Review
September 11, 2026
I’ve just spilled enough blood to fill four Olympic-sized swimming pools. Thousands are now dead thanks to the adamantium claws given to me by Insomniac Games. Marvel’s Wolverine certainly doesn’t skimp when it comes to violence, and gives you plenty of opportunities…
The Pokémon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration expansion is nearly here, releasing on September 16, 2026. This is the first time a set has released simultaneously worldwide, with all major regions – including North America, Europe, Japan, Oceania, and Latin America – all getting the set on the same day.
The closer the big day gets, the more Creatures Inc is giving fans brand-new…
