We’re not sure if the traditional Q4 games glut has come early or late this year, but we’re rolling with it. Following a fine February that saw one of the greatest RPGs of modern times arrive in Elden Ring, stellar action-adventure worldbuilding in Horizon Forbidden West, and what feels like 100 other great games released…Continue Reading

The Houston Texans are open for business with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, and it doesn’t necessarily mean with trades either. According to Steve Palazzolo from Pro Football Focus, who released a mock draft ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine, the Texans draft Alabama tackle Evan Neal with the No.…Continue Reading

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma GOP U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin said he will run for the U.S. Senate seat that is coming open after Sen. Jim Inhofe’s surprise announcement that he’s retiring before his term is up.Mullin said in a video message Saturday that he planned to enter the race, as expected political shake-ups begin.“I’m…Continue Reading

FIFA and UEFA on Monday announced that they will suspend Russia’s national and club teams from all international competition “until further notice” due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.The big picture: It follows a slew of boycotts and condemnation by sports organizations following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.Catch up fast: The Poland, Czech Republic and…Continue Reading

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging President Biden and NATO to impose a “no-fly zone” over “significant parts” of the country, telling Axios in a statement that Ukraine “can beat the aggressor” if the Western allies “do their part.”Why it matters: President Biden has ruled out sending U.S. troops to fight Russia in Ukraine. That…Continue Reading

U.S. Capitol Police will place a fence around the Capitol building ahead of a possible demonstration that could aim to disrupt Tuesday’s State of the Union address, the agency said in a statement Sunday.Why it matters: The Capitol has had several major security incidents recently, including the Jan. 6 riot in 2021, and officials are…Continue Reading

There are fresh signals that the invasion of Ukraine could seismically reshape the West’s energy relationship with Russia.Driving the news: Germany, a huge buyer of Russian gas, on Sunday announced new steps to buffer itself from Vladimir Putin.They include building new liquefied natural gas import terminals, expanded gas storage, and perhaps, reversing plans to close…Continue Reading