The Department of Transportation has finalized new fuel economy standards that will raise gas prices by 76 cents a gallon and fuel use by 44%, right as the world struggles with the effects of a war of choice that has spiked energy prices globally, reaching all-time highs in the US.
Update: This article was originally published on September 2, when DoT said the change would be announced “soon.”…
Estonia blames Russia in arson attack on military robotics firm Milrem
September 30, 2026
GLASGOW, Scotland — Russian special services were behind the fire at a building used by an Estonian military robotics company last month, the government in Tallinn said on Tuesday.
The finding comes after a six-week investigation by the Estonian Internal Security Service.
US forces exiting Iraq after 2 decades, leaving opening for Iran
September 30, 2026
U.S. forces are set to depart from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a move celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies, who now have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died during more than two decades of war.
Iraqi security experts say the…
French artillery regiment reorganizes guns to survive drone threats
September 30, 2026
BESANÇON, France — The French Army’s 68th African Artillery Regiment is reorganizing its gun batteries into smaller units and creating a dedicated section to prepare firing positions and set up decoys, a move aimed at increasing survivability on a modern battlefield where drones and counter-battery fire pose a constant threat.
The 68e RAA is reshuffling its batteries of 155 mm Caesar…
Meta’s new VR headset forgot about the games
September 30, 2026
The company that brought virtual reality to the mainstream barely mentioned gaming when it showed off its new flagship headset. That’s bad news for anyone who likes VR.
Credit: Meta
I have a medium-intensity interest in virtual reality gaming.
CD Projekt Releases Official List of All the Improvements in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
September 29, 2026
CD Projekt has released an official list of all the improvements made for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered.
The developer issued media with the updated list, which breaks the improvements down into four categories: visual, combat, quality of life, and miscellaneous.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review
September 29, 2026
One of the reasons Minecraft is my favorite game of all time is how alluring its world of endless possibilities is, so it’s a little strange that the Minecraft Dungeons series seems to represent the exact opposite. Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a brief, forgettable ARPG that’s as thin as they come, from its barebones story to its shallow gameplay, and you can see almost all it has to offer in the…
WoW Forever Beta Player Dies to a Near Perfect Griefing Tactic That I'm Sure Blizzard Will Patch Out
September 29, 2026
World of Warcraft Forever’s beta marches on, and all evidence points to it being a massive success ahead of the official release date next month. But it’s worth remembering this is a beta, and a beta is for players testing the game’s boundaries and developer…
Kiyosaki Warns Millions of Boomers Could Be Homeless, Says Buy Bitcoin
September 29, 2026
Robert Kiyosaki warns that a market crash could drain baby boomers’ retirement savings and leave some without homes. In a Sept. 27 post, he repeated his long-running call to buy bitcoin, gold, and silver as he renewed his criticism of stock-and-bond portfolios.
Key…
Analyst Sees 75% Chance Crypto Cycle Has Turned as Bitcoin Pulls Back
September 29, 2026
Bitcoin’s rebound has raised the prospect that the broader crypto market has passed its bear-market low. A Sept. 28 analyst report puts the probability of a cycle turn at 75%, while acknowledging that earlier recoveries have failed.
Key Takeaways
The previous three bitcoin bear markets fell about 82% on average.
Bitcoin’s June low came after a shorter, shallower decline than past bear…
